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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Whisky will remove the most obsti-
nate fruit stains If poured on the stain
ed places before sending the garment
to the wash.
Finger marks on vanished furniture
are removed by rubbing them with a
piece of rag dipped In sweet oil. After
ward polish with a dry cloth.
When scissors get blunt, sharpen
them by opening and moving backward
and forward on a piece of glass. This
sharpens the bluntest scissors and can
be repeated when necessary.
When drawing linen threads for hem
stitching take brush and lather that
part of the linen well with soap and
water. When this dries the thread
may be drawn with little difficulty.
II the housekeeper Is unable to secure
the indented and perforated round
enameled ware TO fit IN the bottom Of
saucepans to prevent food sticking to
the pans or burning. keep a wire dish
cloth to set In the bottom Of the kettle
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11

1.-THE more read Shakespeare" said
Keats, the more | find in him all that
| need" It has been said Of Wagner
that his greatness was due to the fact
that he knew no Latin. Perhaps
Shakespeare's little Latin and small
Greek" also saved him from steril-
lzing bondage to dead classics. How
ever that may be, his genius transcend
ed all schools and all the limitations Of
coteries. He is our supreme national
asset. II we were asked the question
whether we would be without India or
Shakespeare, is there one true English
man who would not say, with Carlyle,
india or no India, we cannot give up
our shakespeare -London News.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
A PromistnE Customer,

The brisk, we'll dressed stranger
stepped into the corner drug store and,
passing by the boy who usually at
tended to casual customers, approached
the proprietor, who, with his back
turned, was rearranging some goods
on a showcase.
"Mr Sawyer, l presume" he said
pleasantly, and the druggist turned and
bowed gravely.
II have heard my friend, Senator
Brown, speak of you often" said the
brisk man. He told me If ever | need
ed anything In this line to come to you.
He spoke of you as a man on whom
one could rely with perfect confidence,
who carried only the best of every
thing, and with whom it was always a
pleasure to deal"
THE senator is very kind" said the
druggist, beaming with qualification.
'IIe is one Of my best customers. What
can do for you this morning."
"Well-er-this morning, as it hap
pens" said tie stranger, with shade
less OF briskness, this morning |
should like, If you will allow me, to
consult your directory"
Certainly" said the druggist. I'VE
also have fine line of postage stamps
IL you ever need anything of that
kind"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11

Professor Edward Howard Griggs in
a talk to the National Congress of
Mothers on "Princlples Of Government
In Home and SCHOOL, said among 9TH
er things:
Don't be so neat about the house
that your child Is driven Into the
streets In order to be comfortable;
don't make the child lie by asking en-
barrassing questions. but be careful
not to suppress the imagination. When
the child reaches the Interrogation age
be indulgent, but never tolerate impu-
dence"
Professor Griggs said that nagging
OH the part of oyerzealous parents was
responsible for much of the apparent
perversity of children and advocated
allowing them Independence Of thought
and action.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11

1t is told Of the late Clarence King,
the ethnologist, that he met John Rus
kin In picture shop, and his com
ments were so delightfully."- phrased
that Ruskin took him to his heart, In
viting him to Coniston and Offering
him one Of his two greatest water col
ors by Turner. "One good Turner, -
said King, deserves another" and
took both
King once wrote from San Francisco
TO John Hay the following letter Of in
PRODUCTION: My Dear Johnny friend,
Horace +. Cutter, in the next geolog-
ical period Will go east. 1t would be q
catastrophe If he did not know you.
You will swarm in as the Germans
say. when you meet. Lest should
not be there to expose MIR. Cutter 8
alias take this opportunity to divulge
to you that the police are divided in
opinion as to whether he is Socrates or
Don Quixote. | know better; he Is
both"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11

When potatoes have begun to be old
and rather tasteless soak them before
cooking In sailed water. Boil them in
water to which some salt has been add
ed, and when they are done drain all
the water Off, keep covered and set
back over the fire to steam perfectly
dry. Stir the kettle to prevent the po-
tatoes from sticking to II, but do not
uncover them. Thus cooked they will
be light and mealy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
A Warning to Mothers.

Too much care cannot be used with
small children during the hot weather
of the summer months to guard against
bowel troubles. AS rule II is only
necessary to give the child dose of
castor oil to correct any disorder of the
bowels. Do not use any substitute, but
give the old fashioned castor oil, and
see that 1t Is fresh, as rancid oil nsuse-
ates and has a tendency to grippe If
this does not check the bowels give
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy and then dose of castor
oil, and the disease may be checked in
It's incipiency and all danger avoided.
The castor oil and this remedy should be
procured at once and kept ready for in
slant use as soon as the first indication
of any bowel trouble appears. This is
the most successful treatment known
and may be relied upon with implicit
confidence even in in cases of cnolera
infantum For sale at g. r. Fogg' s
Drug store, and by L c, Williams,
Athens; sullivan Newton. Jackman
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
THE SECRET SUCCESS

Forty millions bottles of August
Flower sold in the United States alone
since it's introduc ioni And the demand
for it is still growing. Isa't that a fine
showing of success? Don't it prove
that August Flower has had unfailing
success in the cure of indigestion and
dyspepsia-tho two greatest enemies of
health and happiness? Does 1t not ford
the best evidence that August Flower
is sure specific for all stomach and
intestinal dis rders2-that it has proved
itself the best of all liver regulators?
August Flower haa matchless rec I'd
of over thirty-five years in curing the
aling millions of these distressing COM
plaints--a success that Is becoming
wider in its scope every day, at home
and abroad, as the fame of August
Flower spreads. Trial bottles, 25c; reg
uIar size, TIC. at q. r. Eogg's Drug
Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11

Sir Edwin Arnold had II great many
stories in illustration of japanese traits
The Japanese gardeners" he once
said. have carried their art further
than we Lave carried ours. A land
scape gardener In Japan is esteemed
highly. He is looked on quite as we
look on poet or a painter. And these
japanese gardeners are truly remark
able men l was riding with one Of
them near Kioto on an August after
noon. and We came to steep hillside.
Tell ne | said, how would you
plan road to the top of that difficult
hillT
The gardener smiled humorously.
" I think. he said, that l would first
turn some COWS loose and see how they
got up "-Colllers Weekly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
The Borrowed Days.

According to Scottish Preside
rhyme. alluded 10 by Sir Tbomas
Brown in his vulgar Errors" three
days were borrowed ~ March from
April. with view 70 the destruction
Of some sheep. but the popular fiction
Of the borrowed days is really Of older
date
In the Complaint Of Scotland, "
printed In 1913, we find: There efur
| entrtt IN ane CREME forest, to con
tenpil the tender yong frutes, becaus
tie borial blasts OF the three borouing
dais OF Marche he'd chaissit fragrant
fureise Of evyrfe frut-tree far athourt
the fields"
The origin and meaning Of the eX-
preston are obscure. 1t may probably
be founded upon that relapse into win
try weather which Is often noticed at
the close of March and which seems
to snatch few days from the promise
OF opening spring. a similar fancy
has prevailed In the highlands Of Scot
land In connection with the first two
months Of the year.-London Answers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.
Some of the Ways Women Are Penny
Wise and Pound Foolish.

Some of the Ways Women Are Penny
Wise and Pound Foolish.
Zone of the most pitiabe domestic
spectacles I know Of" said a veteran
housekeeper the other day, rs the way
women squander their strength and time
In trying to economize. know a wo-
man who has four young children and
does her own work; she never throws
a piece of Irvine away. No matter how
knotted the string is that comes off a
bundle or parcel, she sits down and un-
ravels It. And yet good Irvine is only
10 cents BALI
lone Of the commonest modes of be-
Ing penny wise and pound foolish is In
the matter of using up left overs In
food To save half a cents worth of
old, dry bread a woman will use up q
quarters worth of eggs, sugar, butter
and currants, only to have her family
turn from 1t with an impatient fling,
oh, hate bread puddingp
Another type Of domestic economist
will spend dollar on new trimmings
to furnish up some old made over
gown, and when she has laid out time,
money and ingenuity, when she has
turned and pressed and pieced and join
ed and contrived, the result is a patch
work that the maker is ashamed to
wear.
II believe in being economical, mind
you. What stick at Is this senseless
expenditure OF time and money over
what Is not worth 10 cents. A woman
shows her brains quite as much In
what she declines to fuss over as in
what she makes the most Of"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
INTERIOR FINISHES.
A Suggestion For Ebony Woodwork
and Brass Trimmings.

One of the least expensive finishes
for the woodwork n Interiors where
an artistic effect Is desired Is black
paint ground IN japan Two coats Of
this will cover cheap wood and give
1t a certain elegance 30 yarnish
should be used with II, TOR when II has
been well polished with Il cloth II
shines with soft luster which Is quite
as satisfactory as an expensive ebony
finish for DOORS baseboards, picture
molds, etc. Brass or silver hardware
should be used with black woodwork.
reserving the always admirable
wrought iron for woods With natural
finish. Southern pine and cypress in
the eastern part Of the United States
and redwood and Oregon pine are the
cheapest woods for interior finish In
this country When these woods are
merely oiled and rubbed down they can
be made to do duty most satisfactorily
In cheaper houses.
1t is sometimes advisable to paint
the woodwork OF bedchambers in col
ors which correspond To the figure In
the wall paper, the accessories of the
toilet table, etc. a pretty bedchamber
may thus be evolved from lot of I'M
attractive articles II the walls are pa
pered with pretty yellow roses on a
white ground and the ceiling with
frieze calcimined in clear pale yellow,
the woodwork painted tint In the flow
ers, and the Iron or wooden bedstead,
some wooden chairs and wicker ones
painted In eggshell gloss with the
same yellow Woman's Home Com
aninn
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
Hack Snakes.

1t Is true that the rattlesnake and
the black snake are mortal enemies,
and the black snake is the victor In
their battles, breaking the neck of his
adversary before the RATHER has time to
strike. The black snakes of this coun
try are as harmless as frogs. On many
Of the large plantations In the south
they are tanned and kept as protection
from their enemy, as the warm climate
prevents keeping the houses closed SO
as to keep them out
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

VITAL Weakness and Prostra-
toa from overwork and other
causes. Humphreys Honeo-
pathIc Specific No. %, in use
over 40 years, the only success
faI remedy. 81 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, $B.
SID by Druggists sent prepaid receipt of price
Humphreys Med. Co., William & John Sts, nv.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
Peculiar Time ReEuIntions.

Chatham island, lying OF the coast
of New Zealand. in the south Pacific
ocean. Is peculiarly situated as 1t Is
one of the few habtable points OF the
globe where the day of the week
changes. 1t Is just on the line OF the
demarcation between dates. There AT
u noon on Sunday. Sunday ceases. and
instantly Monday meridian begins.
the east side and becomes Monday by
the time 1t passes out Of the weston
door \ man sits down to his noon
day dinner on Sunday, and 1t is Mon
day noon before he finishes Lon
don Eloba
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11

Phyllis-Charlie Short told me the
other day that he preferred blond girls
Isabel-You must be mistaken. He
proposed to me last week, and l am a
decided brunette. Phyllis-True dear
but then you have a fair income.-St
Louis Republic.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
For over Sixty Years

MIS-. wIssLows SOOTHING syrup has bee n
for their children while teething, with perfect
success II soothes the child softer the gums
sllsys all pain; cures wind coiic. and is tie
best remedy for Disrrhoea. II will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Soil by
Druggists In every psrt of the world. Twenty
five cents bottle. he sure and ask for Mrs.
WILSON'S Soothing syrup" and take no other
kind.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
A Perfect Painless PIN

is the one that will cleanse the system,
set the liver to action, remove the bile,
clear the complexion, cure headache
and leave good taste in the mouth
The famous little pills for doing such
work easantly and effectuslly are he
Wits Little Early Risers Sold by Geo
4 sampson
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
cnInred Cotton Gooda.

1t is said, we know not on what
authority, that cotton goods may be
made absolutely unfadeable by soaking
the material In water to which tur-
pentine has been added in the proper
ton of tablespoonful TO half gallon
of water. The goods must remain In
the water for three hours
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
The Convincing Argument

Young Lady ShoppeT-This piece of
dress goods suits me, except that do
not think the figure In 4 Is pretty.
Subtle Salesman-Ah, but you surely
will when 1t Is made up and you have
the dress on.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11

During a long life have proved that
not one kind word ever spoken. not one
kind deed ever done, but sooner or
later returns to bless the giver.-Lori
Shaftesbury.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
For Piles,
Sample mailed free.
One application gives relief.

The continued use OF Hum
,srevs' Witch Hazel Oil per-
,,,enently cures Piles or Hem
orrh5ids-External or Internal,
pH4d or Bleeding, Itching or
burning, Fissures and Fistulas.
ps|Ief immediate-cure certain.
rh,ee sizes. 25c.. soc. aud LOO. Sold by
p,a.sl.ts. or sent prepaid on receipt OF price.
,,,mehrrY. Medicine Co., Cor. William and
Inn Is. New York.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
Indigestion Causes
Catnrrh Of the
Stomach.

sw many yssrs n has bean sppsssl ~
AsiarYA Of the Stomach caused ndigoanoa
~ dyspepsia, bst the truth 10 exas10 -
spcesiis. indigestion Causes oatanA. H.
ssalsl attacks ot indigestion inflanas -
csssus membrane lining the stomach aad
s,ssss the nerves Of the stomach. shD eaaD.
- Ne glands 10 secxste mvc1a tneAaaA q
@ Iuioss Of natural digestioa. TIE b
s.rIed CAiaruh q The Stomach.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
kodoI Dyspepsia Cure

nssvSs all Inflammation o. ths nusoO
nsmbranAs Aniag the stomach. prssse0 ~
ssrvss. and cures bad breath. soue sislneA q
ssass Il fullness after eaung. ieAgss0sA.
tyspspsa and all stomach troubles.
kodol Digests What You lat
Make The Stomach SWooG.
snsxiss only. Rsguhr sire. 81 90. holding ~ n0es
the trial size. which sells Tor 50 esa1A
svsssrsa b. L o. oswlTT q co.. oA,saoss a
For sale by George Z. sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11

When woman look. In g mirror she is
reasonably sure TO see the object OF Ter Atfec-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11

Now a great scientist tells Us that Kissing
will remove freckles. Girls, it is worth trying
anyway.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11

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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-07-16
OKU STRATEdiST.


Toxic, July 1l.--Late kilograms
from General Kuroki's headquarters at
the front show that the rains have not
stopped the working out of the Japan
ere plans, either in the interior OF
Manchuria or at Port Arthur. The
fianl assault on the fortress Is thought
to be very near, although there Is
much work to be done in the way OF
constructing siege batteries. The Rus
SLAMS have abandoned the outer po-
stions, after a great deal of fighting,
and have strengthened their main de-
fensea.
Japanese correspondents allowed to
send dispatches reveal the skill with
which the generals Unanswered their
columns 80 as to capture the mountain
passes between the Yula and the Lao
valleys without heavy loss and with
out-riskaing the least temporary con-
fusion in their extended line OF battle.
General Oku's forces pressed north
ward and west until they cleared the
lofty ridge east OF Kaiping. This de-
prived Kuropatkin's men in the de-
files OF their mountain shields, and
compelled the withdrawal OF their sup
ports to check Oku's army. There
upon the armies OF Feng Wang Cheng
and Takushan, availing themselves OF
such thanking opportunities as local
conditions allowed, forced the enemy
out of their strongholds down upon the
plain OF Lao Yang.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-07-16
cANNERYMEN ALL PLEASED.
International Conference Results In Mu-
tual Understanding.

Vancouver, B. c., July 9.-The first
international conference between the
cannerymen of Puget Sound and the
Frazer river was held here today, and
was productive of eminently satisfac-
tory results. All the principal opel a
tors were in attendance. 1t was agreed
that Tor mutual protection a patrol
boat be placed on each side of the
boundary line by the respective associ-
atoms or governments, with view oil
co cooperating to prevent thefts OF fish or
gear and bring the guilty parties to
punishment.
The matter of hatcheries was laid
over until the next meeting, to be taken
up with the minister of marine and
fisheries when he visits the Coast.
The question of a joint close time dur
ing the packing season was referred to
committee. 1t was further agreed
that no British Columbia Gamers shall
buy fish On Puget sound, and no Puget
sound cannners shall buy fish in Ca
madam waters, except and through the
authorized representatives of the re-
spective cannerries and the independ.
ent trap owners,
1t was reported that the first trap in
stalled in Canadian waters this season
under the new regulations was working
to perfection.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-07-16
SHY OF OFFICIALS.


Washington, July IL. - Notwith-
standing the fact that additional
charges are being received at the IN
terror department regarding employees
of Indian schools and reservations in
Oregon and Washington no investiga-
ton has yet been made, owing to the
shortage OF inspection officials. All
the inspectors save one are busy in the
Indian Territory. 1t develops that this
inspector is inactive by order of Secre-
tary Hitchcock; otherwise there would
not be an inspector available for duty
In the northwest. Last August In
spector Arthur NJ. Tinker, OF Massa-
chusetts, was recommended by Hitch
cock for dismissal, and the president
was about to carry out the recommend
alton when Senator Lodge interposed
an objection. At Lodges request the
president declined to dismiss Tinker,
but Hitchcock told the president he
had no confidence whatever in the man
and would not entrust him with any
government work.
Tinker refused to resign, and Lodge
stuck by him with the result that he
continues drawing his full salary =
so 500 per year-although he has done
nothing for neal ly year. lie is now
at his hon in Massachusetts,.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-07-16
WATERS ARB RHcEDINd.


Kansas City, July 12.--Flood waters
at Armourdale, Argentine and Lover
Kansas City, Kan, on the raging kaw
and west to Manhattan, half way across
Kansas, have fallen steadily since late
yesterday, and today continued to re-
cede. In Armourdale, however, the
water stood over six feet deep in the
lowest places. At the stockyards the
fall was GLOW and conditions were still
bad Most Of the pens were flooded
and II will not be possible to handle
receipts for another day. The rail-
roads ale recovering, and today every
line west and south operated some
trains In and out Of Kansas City, al
though with little regard for schedule
The relief committee of Kansas City,
Kan, which Is caring for 5000 or o.
900 homeless in the suburbs OF that
city, have decided that no outside aid
IL needed, except that granted by the
war department. Two thousand ra'
tions were sent from Fort Leavenworth
today, and additional food supplies
will be sent each day as needed.
Many persons are returning to Their
homes in the higher parts OF the Hood
district as the water recedes. but Will
be many days before the great majority
OF the flooded houses are inhabitable.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-07-16

Democrats Agree on Candidate
for Presidency.
THE VICE PRESIDENCY IS IN DOUBT
Middle West Man Wanted Efforts Have
Been Made to Secure Consent Hof
Marshall Field, to Accept.

Convention Hall, ST. Louis, July 8.
Parker has been nominated for presi-
dent. On the completion Of The first
ballot he received total OF 658 votes.
Before the vote was annoucned Idaho
changed her six votes, giving him 664
votes. West Virginia added three
votes, giving him the o67 votes or two
thirds necessary.
Washington changed from Hearst to
Parker.
This was followed by motion from
Champ Clark to make the nomination
Of Parker unanimous. A monstrouf
American flag was unfurled from the
dome OF the building. The band struck
up 'sThe Star spangled Banner"
Great uncertainty still exists con-
corning the vice presidential nomina-
ton. The same candidates who have
heretofore been mentioned are still
mentioned, and some are being pushed
with q great deal of earnestness. Nc
one man has yet been singled out by
the leaders and large delegations to b.
supported for the second place. There
seems TO be g desire to select mar
from Illinois, Indian or Ohio II posi-
BILE.
Continued efforts have been made Il
secure the consent OF Marshall Field, o
Chicago, to allow the use of his name
but he has given an absolute refusal.
The Western men have secured quits
large number Of delegations to sup
port ex-senator George Turner, o
| Washington.