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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
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Zeaf4t~ 81 fHdIu.

SCI 4."-e' .'4.e = Il.a3s5 zeal
bis Is ep.9a IiH oHr a8a sill
lie ap4h .s T.. la5es p.eae Of soil
upon b. .aae Ga Hlaaf .a II a mus
tard se,7I 49, -, 49, ffom hs posi-
ton Until - -eI Ia become j pant
Of slze Another ;}al uakc lis couch
UPON spike 'aHI HalE Nth bis
boot hlIc-l ata sa.af delights yet
mother keep- bis .4as5- r.ueled un-
I'll the uai= ea" through a4- palms
and ont at tae 5.c. IL - hands, 4h.le
others distort Der les- ~. aea.z INTO
Htropby. 1he czt"bt = s..sa 8ldDI
fanaticism vii ~. af H.zf... HeI#ef rA
tend. was shown Us aa#-- r-,5s55i7l ia
the civil and Military Gaz"''e - IT,.
hore year or 80 aEa# I4r sas.se- W
Treqandrum we're found tsor.t#a#aL a-
a god come among mea AaH @Al
had taken up his resIde4,c under ii
tree on the bank Of ri.er f5r tA'
first week or 50 be at 8 plauta.H and
drank some milk twice or thrice q
week Then lie gradually Enlarged Tie
intervals. till after fhree or four
months he took no fa1I II al but
passed BIS time huddled before FIRE
seeing no one. hearing 10 ON ~
posed to cold and vet 70 leat and
dust, be sat thus without I'D foI
three years. 'wrapt III d;Flar con
temptation" At The end II IL farre
years hc died. never having -FeeeH TO-
or heeded a soul from The lme he
first appeared until the spirit passed
from bis body.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09

Pretty dishes is the desire OF every
housewife and it Is not always n@ces-
sary to pay big price TO get them.
Zeal beauty is not always governed by
expense
Blue&hnd white is always safe and
satisfactory. and even if one does NOT
wish to the herself entirely to this color
1t has no equal for breakfast or lunch
con. One can buy the dainty fragile
Japanese blue and white or, better yet,
the genuine heavy but always good
Canton. Then the onion and the willow
pattern can always be found in differ
ent grades of ware.
For dinner sets it would be really
better to choose pure white thin china
than some OF the decorated sets The
man who did not like to carve his slice
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09

from Kalgaska. Mich, some eight years
ago. Though still in her teens, she was
a proficient stenographer and, by pass
ing highest in a competitive examina-
ton, secured employment as a type
writer In the treasury. Before long she
earned for herself the reputation Of the
most rapid shorthand writer in the de-
partment. Her evenings she spent In
studying law, and after awhile some of
the cases that came into the comptrol-
ler's office were referred to her for de
cision. She showed such lucidity and
legal accuracy in the preparation of
such papers that when, a few years
ago, the place of law clerk fell vacant
it was given to Miss Graecen by Secre-
tary Gage.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
NEW MUSIC FOR WORLDS FAIR
Three Compositions by Famous People,
Band Tournament.


Musical people and all who appreci
ate good music may thank the Worlds
Fair for three notable compositions
written upon the invitation OF the Ex
position management, These are the
Hymn of the West" by the most
distinguished living American poet
Edmund Clarence Stedman. the music
for which was written by Professor
John X. Paine. who Is at the head OF
the music department Of Harvard uni
versity. louisiana" n march by
Frank Vanderstukeu. leader OF the
Cincinnati Orchestra; Il waltz, Along
the Piazza" by Henry X. Hadley of
New York. who has Won his laurels
long before this ms writer Of operate
and other musical compositions. This
music will be heard publicly for the
first time upon the opening OF the Eek
position on Saturday, April 30 and fire.
Quently thereafter in the musical pro
grammes OF the greatest of worlds
fairs These are the only Official COM
positions.
Thirty thousand dollars will be given
in prizes for the best bands at a tour
nament to be held during the Exposi-
ton. All through the Worlds Fair the
musical feature will be prominent.
The most famous bands of the world
are under contract TO participate dur
ing considerable periods. Among these
are lie Garde Republicaine band of
France, the Royal Grenadier band Of
England, the American National band,
Sousa's band and others.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
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WEI WOMAN s I
m.5g)@Y WORLD Z
G@44g Aa4zz11~,II2T
MISS CLARA GRAECEN.
The Bright Young Clerk of tbs
Treasury Department

che Bright Young Clerk of the
Treasury Department
There are a number Of women EN-
ploycd In various positions Of responsi-
bility in the different departments in
the national capital, but perhaps tie
most remarkable position held by any
woman under the government is oeeu=
pied by Miss Clara Graecen who is the
law clerk OF the treasury at Washing
ton. A mere girl, slight Of figure, with
fluffy blond hair, one would never I'M
agine that she could be an expert writ
er of legal opinions for one of the exec
utive departments. Yet such Is her
business, and she obtained her place
purely through merit and superior abil-
lty. 1t pays $4,000 year and is the
only position Of the kind under the gov
eminent that was ever held by WON
an. Miss Graecen went to Washington
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
WORLDS FAIR HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS.
St. Louis Hostelries Prepared to Handle
Vast Throngs-Prices Not to Be In
creased-Hot el Inside Of the Ex
position Grounds With a Ca
pscity For 5000 Guests.

Ample hotel accommodations have
been provided for the Worlds Fair
visitors at St Louis both within and
outside Of the Exposition grounds
The Exposition management has or
ganized free information service a
pamphlet has been issued for gratul-
tous circulation explaining many Of
the conyeniences that have been pro
vided A list Of all the hotels. With
rates. IS contained In this pamphlet.
The entire city has been canvassed,
and many thousands Of private house
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09


holders have arranged to receive visit
ors. These houses are In every section
of the city. and the rates at which
guests will be received Is a matter Of
record on the books of the bureau.
The Inside Inn, a hotel on the Elk
position grounds, has a capacity for
5000 guests. The Exposition manage
ment has control Of the rates, which
; have been fixed Mt from $3.50 to $3.50
per day, European plan including nd
mission to the grounds. On the Amer
lean plan the rates range from So to s.
per day. The hotel is 4o0 by 800 feet
and is three stories high.
There are more than 100 established
hotels in st, Louis. and a signed agree
ment has been made between many OF
their managers with the Exposition of
ficlals that rates shall not he raised
during the Exposition period. Many
new hotels have been built on sites nd
jacent to the Exposition grounds. and
the published fixed rates warrant the
assertion that no one need pay eXor-
Dltant rates Tor accommodations ellllti
at hotels or private houses.
Among the new hotels may be men
toned the Hotel Napoleon BOnaparte
which stands ut Clayton avenue and
Skinker road. overlooking the EXposi-
ton grounds. This hosiery will nc
commodate 5000 persons. The rates
European plan. are from 81 to s. per
day. The Grand View hotel, south OF
the Exposition. on Oakland avenue, has
a capacity for 5000 guests, and the
rates are 81 to S1.5O per day European
and 50 to $3.50 per day on the Amer
lean plan. The kenilworth on West
Park boulevard and Billion avenue. has
a capacity of 500 guests. with a rate
Of $3.50 per day.
The above mentioned are few of the
new hotels that have been erected neal
the Exposition grounds for the accom-
mediation of Worlds Fair visitors. Al
told there are about twoscore All nre
within easy walking distance and al
are situated on high ground. with com
prehensive views Of the grounds. Al
of the structures are we'll built. and Ii
some of them the most luxurious quar-
tiers are obtainable The rates are es
tablished and will not be increased dur
ing the Exposition.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
Bankrupt'S Petition for Discharge.

In the matter Of Nathaniel W. Williams bank
rupt in bankruptcy
To the Honorable Claance Hale Judge Of the
District our Of the United states for the bis
triet Of Maine
Nathaniel " williams of Bingham, in tina
Nouuty Of Somerset, ami state OF Maine in said
District, res pecifuy represents, that on the S0th
day OF March. last past he was duly sdjudeed
bankrupt under the Acts Of Congress relating TO
bankruptcy. that he has duv surrendered all
hisproperty and rights OF property aud has fully
complied with all the requirements Of said cts
and of the oroers Of Court touching his bank
ruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, ihai he may be decreed
hp the Court 70 have q fun discharge from all
debts prpvahle against lis estate under said
bankruptcy Acts. except such debts As a0e tx
cepteG by law from such discharge
Dated this aiat day of Nay A. n. ~.
Nathaniel " Williams, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
DISTRICT or dAINE. IS.
ON this +th day OF June A. \ l04. o. reading
tie foregoing petition, K -
Ordered by the Court, that hearing he had upon
the same on TIE 24th ia II June. A. II. l4oi,
before said Court At Portland, in said District.
at 10 O'Clock IN the forenoon; and that notice
thereof I've published IN rfe Somerset Reporter,
newspaper printed In said District. and that
al known creditors ard OIL her persons III interest
ay appear Al the said time and place. and show
ca ~, n any they have Why the prayer Of sail
petitioner shauld not he granted
And b. Is further Ordered by the Court, that
The clerk shall send by mall 70 all known credit
ms copies ~ said petition and this order, adj
5ressed e. them At their places 81 residence
stated.
Witness the Honorable CLARRxcE HALE.
judge of the said Court. and the seal thereof. Al
Portland, IN said District, on the 4th lay Of
June. \. u 1904
Is JAMES L. HFWEY. Clerk.
true copy of petition aud order thereon.
lw22 Attest JAMES /. HEWfA, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
AItitude and Voices.

Generally speaking, races living at
high attitudes have weaker and more
highly pitched voices than those living
In regions where the supply Of oxygen
Is more plentiful. Thus In America
among the Indians living on the pIa-
team between the ranges Of the Andes
at an elevation Of from 10000 to l4,ooO
feet the men have voices like women
and women like children, and their
singing Is a shrill monotone.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
A CONTINUAL STRAIN.

Many men and women are constantly
subjected to what they commonly term
"a continual strain because of some
financial or family trouble. 1t wears and
distresses them both mentally and physi-
cally affecting their nerves badly and
bringing on liver and kidney ailments.
with the attendant evils of constipation,
loss of appetite, sleeplessness, low vi
tality and dependency, They cannot,
as rule, get rid of this continual
strain" but they can remedy its health
destroying effects by taking frequent
doses of Green's August Flower. It tones
up the liver, stimulates the kidneys, in
sures healthy bodily functions, gives
vim and spirit to ones whole being, and
eventually dispels the physical or men
tai distress caused by that continual
strain Trial bottle of August Flower,
25c; regular size, 75c, At G. x. Fogg''
Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
Snne Thing.

Miss Carrye Moore-She calls him
her intended. Are they engaged? Miss
Cutting Hlntz-No, but she intends to
marry him.-St. Paul Pioneer Press.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09

The most celebrated warlike women
among the ancients, apart from the
tabled amazons, were the Helvetian
ladies'. Caesar praises highly their
military achievements. In more than
one instance the leglons of Rome turn
ed their backs on the fair ones of Swift
zerIand. During the erusades women
often performed the most romantic and
chivalrous deeds, dying cheerfuliy by
the sides of their lovers and husbands.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
This is a
"A G.
rank w. Bucknam.

We hereby certify that full particulars
shown as regarding this case conclusively
prove that the sufferer as shown in this
photo. taken before treatment. vas cleared
of all faint Of the disease by D. D. D., the
wonderful new prescription for skin afec-
tons.
We have never known anything more
wonderful in medicine than the work OF
this remedy. Cases cured since We have
been handling it have fully equaled the
record of it shown Us before taxing it for
sale
1t can be depended upon fully. Price. 81
per bottle. Money refunded II all cases If
not satisfied with results after trying bot
tie of it.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

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 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, $5.
Sold by Druggists sent prepaid receipt of price
Humphreys Med. Co., William John SIS. ny.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09

He who has health has hope, and he
who has hope has everything Ara
bian Proverb.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
sun M Err
BOARD
WAN TED.
In the Vicinity Of SkuWhegan

Each year hundreds Of people all over the
country turn to the Boston Transcript for
information "a to where the most desirable
summer boarding places are located II you
intend to accommodate boarders the coming
season, II will he to your advantage TO send
your name and address, together with a des-
cription Of your place and OF the accommoda-
tions you OFFER TO the BOSTON TRAN SCRIPT
COMPANY, s2i Washington Street, Bos
ton, Mass. swA
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-02

In every country of the civilized world Sisters of Charity are known. Not only do they minister to the spir- itual and intellectual needs of the charges committed to their care but they also minister to their bodily needs.
 With so many children to take care of and to protect from climate and disease, these wise and prudent Sis ters have found Peruna never fail ing safeguard.
 Dr. Hartman receives many letters from Catholic Sisters from all over the United States. A recommend recently received from Catholic institution in Detroit, Mich, reads as follows: Dr. S. B. Hartman, Columbus Ohio:
 Dear Slr-:" The young girl who used the Peruna was suffering from laryngi- tis, and loss of voice. The result of the treatment was most satisfactory. She found great relief, and after further use of the medicine we hope to be able to say she Is entirely cured."-Sisters of Charity.
 The young girl was under the care of the Sisters of Charity and used Pe- runa for catarrh of the throat with good results as the above letter testi- fies
 Send to The Peruna Medicine Co.,, Columbus, Ohio, for free book writ ten by Dr. Hartman.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-02

How Related.
 Harlow-I noticed you called Fred brother" Does he belong to some secret society that you do?
 Shallop-I don't belong to any secret society. call him brother because my wife once promised to be a sister to him.-Boston Transcript.
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Cat and Eagle.

Not long ago Engineer Gardner of the Delaware x Hudson River Rail- road owned famous gray cat, which was the constant companion of her master, and seemed perfectly at home on the train. The cat, indeed, often took up q position on the pilot when the train, which was freight, was in motion. The Chicago Inter Ocean tells of lively adventure which befell the cat on one of her trips.
 The train was slowly rounding a curve one morning when the engineer noticed an eagle sitting on tall, dead spruce. It seemed to be a favorite perch for the bird. The trainmen had seen him there several times before. The cat was riding on the pilot. When the locomotive was just opposite the tree, the eagle suddenly swooped downward and fercely attacked the cat.
 For several seconds there was bat tie royal. The eagle made half doz en attempts to carry away the cat bodily, but each time the cat would make savage onslaught upon the bird with teeth and claws. and the air was full of feathers. As the train pushed ahead, the two men in the cab were filled with apprehension for the cat. The whistle was blown, but neith. CT combatant paid the least attention to the sound.
 Finally the engineer armed himself with bar of iron, and started out on the running-board to aid his pct; but before he reached the scene of action the cat had torn great hole in the eagles throat, and the bird was in its deathstruggles. 1t was carried into the locomotive tender, where 1t died in few minutes. The cat bore the scars of battle, but recovered.
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Sil,.uce Is Golden.

Look here. Tommy" said youn, Willoughby, Il believe you were in tn, garden last night when your sist r ac companled me to the gate. I-er-I q rather you didn't mention anything you happened to uverhear. You cal keep your mouth shut for half a crown. eXpect!" But the young inn shook his head. I'm afraid not" h, answered.; this is one of those cas < in which silence is golden. you know. fl And Willoughby had to increase his bribe to half q sovereign.
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Eprl to FO~viyc,

Cassidy-The Belvideres don't seem to be so fond of each other as they did.
 Horton-No. They get along well enough, but there is no feeling of re- spect between them. She likes Fred. she says, but can't forgive him for taking such an ordinary person as her self and trying to make 1t out that she was little better than the angels; and. on the other hand, Fred can't for give May for marrying such fool as she tlid.-BOstOn Transcript.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-02

pr. Hartman, one of tte best known physicians and surgeons in the United States, was the first man to formulate Peruna. It was thu ough his genius and perseverance that 1t was intro duced to the medical profession of this country.
 If you do not derive prompt and sat isfactory results from the use of Pe- runa, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis.
 Address pr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
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Mrs. Hiram OHen-"That will doI You'll leave on Saturday, and you needn't bother me about a recommen. dation." Bridget-"Sh,re, Oi hoy no intuition of glvin' ye a recomminda- tion. Oi'll tell the truth about ye to livery gurl that axes me."-Philadel. phia Press.
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The imaginative fnrsor.

The morning service was over and the old parson began to use his imagl- nation.
 Brother Dickey." he remarked. as he came out in the vestibule. "as gazed on the flock to-day they re ~,nded me of train climbing the narrow gauge, with me as the engine to lead them."
 Ut must have been night traiJi," said Brother Dickey. solemnly.
 "Why so, brother?'
 "Well. there were SO many sleepers."
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-02

No cause for complaint: 50 you resent these hints of dishonesty in the government?" Most emphatic" answered Farmer Corntossel; I've been buying postage stamps from the government fur years. and never got cheated yet."-Washington Star.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-02

btlllltllltll. I have used sev- eral bottles of Peruna and feel greatly benefited
 thereby from my catarrh of the head, and feel encouraged to believe that it's continued Il g e will fully eradi- cate a disease of thirty ye a r S S t a n d i n g.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-02

The following letter is from Con- gressman Meekison, of Napoleon, Ohio: The Peruna Medicine Co.,, Columbus,
 Ohio:
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TO CURE A COUCH IN ONE DAY Use Adams Irish Moss Cough Balsam

Prescribed by the best physicians for Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Bronchitis and all throat and lung troubles. 25c, soc. At all druggists
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EnplOyer-No. you cant go to youl grandmother's funeral, but about 1 o'clock you can. go out and look at thu baseball scores and come back and tell me who won.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-02

Piso's Cure is a good cough medi- cine. It has cured coughs and colds for forty years. At druggists. 26 cents.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-02

fire Permanently Cured. No hts e nervousnes GtO after drst day's eof Dr. Klins's Great Nerw Rssgorsr ed for FREE a. % trial bottle and treat
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A. Young Captain or Industry.

The crowds at the station of the elevated railroad in Herald Square, New York, are placed under tribute by n newsboy who has an eye to business. He is 16 years old, and sells newspa- pers at the foot of the elevated stair way. The secret of the boys rapidly increasing business is explained by the New York Evening Telegram:
 With every paper the boy sells he offers to the purchaser an elevated railroad ticket. There is scarcely a person who does not see the advan- tage of buying his ticket beforehand. and in consequence the little red slips are sold just as fast as the papers. While people crowd about the ticket sellers window, the exclusive individ- uals who patronize the little newsboy hurry by the struggling mass and board their train in peace and comfort.
 To make the arrangement all the more satisfactory, some of the boys regular customers pay him at the end of each week, and paper and ticket are received every morning without the bother of hunting for change.
 The boy has doubled his trade by his enterprise.
 It May Come to This.
 MT. Wedley-My dear, will you be the defendant in a divorce suit?
 Mrs. Wedley-Oh, John; this .s SC sudden.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-08

Should any goods not prove
satisfactory after taking them
home return them aud we
will refund your money.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-08

Select your lot then come
to the store to prove that this
Is the greatest shoe sale you
have ever attended.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-08
$1,000 Lot

1 dair of Mer's or Ladies' $500 Shoes.
pair of Mems high cut So so,
pair of Mems or Ladies' 81 90 Slippers.
pair of Beys' or Girls S2.oo Shoes. .41rzs
pair of Mems Arctics $r.25. -.1 ~
I pair of Ladies' Rubbers soc. 40
A bunch worth going after:
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-06-07

If the Wyoming democrats could
deliver the vote of their state to
Hearst with the same ease they have
given him their delegation to the con-
vention they might justly demand
recognition at the lunch stand. But
in this respect they appear to be no
more happily situated than their
brethren of South Dakota.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-06-07

Russell Sage says he is opposed to
the vacation habit" To those who
still remember the little incident of
Sage shielding himself behind the per-
son of one of his clerks when a crazy
man exploded a bomb in his Office this
announcement will appear as some
what inconsistent. The man who has
become famous by wearing paper
vests then seemed over anxious tC
escape transportation to the place
where vacations are never granted
no matter how earnestly they may
be sought.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-06-07
.Estray Notice.

One black mare, eight years old,
star in forehead, weight about 1,4O0
pounds, branded quarter-clrcle cross
on right shoulder; broke gentle;
should have colt this spring; last seen
between Junction and Musselshell
crossing.
Ten dollars reward for information
leading to her recovery.
B. H. WOODCOCK,
So Miles City, Montana.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-06-07

After reading the various articles
written by the editors who enjoyed
the courtesies of the St. Louis exposl-
ton management for a week he
thought forces itself upon the mind
that had the entertainment been de-
ferred until the fair was ready as we'll
as open, the resultant advertising
would have possessed greater value.