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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23

About twelve miles northwest from
the town Of Upper Lake, Cal, Is n
series of waters known as Blue lakes
three In all-surrounded by spurs of
the coast range that tower 1000 feet
over them. These lakes are steel blue
In color and never freeze The upper
lake is nearly two miles in length and
half a mile in width in the widest
place. the middle lake is about half
a mile long and half that distance In
width. and the lower one is less than
half the size Of the nearest neighbor.
The upper lake is nearly 800 feet deep
In places and all of them abound In
trout
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23
NINE. MADELINE 1EMAIRE.

Nine. Herberlln, who stood among the
first half dozen of the French mini
aturists of the nineteenth century.
Nine. Lemaire was only nineteen when
she exhibited at the salon of 1864
sensation, but she soon gave up oils
for water colors, and 1t Is as a water
coorist that she is known. Doubtless
her artistic triumphs have been, to a
certain extent, aided by the fact that
she Is a very prominent leader of so
ciety In the French capital.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23
4 ermnn ON Marriage.

Don't pick out a man for q husband
simply because You love him The
most important thing IS whether he
loves you. \ woman WHO loves her
husband better than he does her is a
door mat on which he treads, says Wo-
mans World. If he loves her better
than she does him he looks up to her
as "A goddess and spends his life try
ing to win her favor \ too adoring
wife bores n man with her affection.
but no woman ever had enough love
given her to satisfy her, and the more
affection the man layishes upon her
the stronger the claim he establishes.
After marriage thousand things draw
woman's heart to her husband. a
thousand things estrange him from
her
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23

Frenchwomen keep their dainty IN
derwear In what is termed lingerie
basket covered with cretonne or silk
and trimmed with ruchings and lace
interlined with plain color. The cover
is generally wadded, a large fiat bow
OH the top. Ribbons form the hinges,
and there are pockets inside for hold
ing sachet bags In these baskets the
garments are not in any way crushed.
Sometimes the baskets are divided In
four, with series of trays for each
kind of lingerie. The basket IS large
enough to hold a petticoat at the base,
and the corset covers are slowed away
under straps of ribbons In the lid.
These baskets are mostly of wicker.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23

All children love to cut paper, fact
which is full of suggestions for the
wise mother.
Let all papers and old books contain
ing pictures be carefully saved. Get
the child pair OF small blunt scissors
and teach him 10 cut out pictures well,
with margins and names preserved. A
shoe box serves nicely as a receptacle
for the pictures
Now take IL tablet of good heavy pa
per, If possible 10 by & inches. Unfas-
ten the leaves and fold them In pairs
crossways Sew these inside a strong
manila cover cut the same size The
unlettcrcd parts of a clean flour sack
make n good cover. Pretty little books
containing ten pages are thus made
and If sewed with bright colored silk
or worsted are made still more attrac
tive
Supply the child with smooth paste
and small brush. teaching him TO use
both neatly Show him the Importance
of placing the picture straight and eX-
actly in the middle of the page. He
knows more about playing than any
thing else. "a let his first book be n
"play book" Allow him to exercise his
taste and Judgment in selecting the
prettiest aud most effective illustra-
lions Talking them over as they are
pasted in and afterward may inculcate
many important lessons
Next a work book" may be made of
pictures showing the different occupa-
tions An animal book" Is another
good subject
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23
House FurnishinRs.

Catharine Markham. writing in the
Twentieth Century Home, warns
house mothers who are setting up new
rooftrees against some evils often
overlooked In the enthusiasm of NOV
ing. Cellars and drains should be
especially inspected and the bathroom
trapping and sinks given a thorough
test The furnishings ought to be har-
monous and In woodwork should be
always In simple lines and smooth fin
lsh Carved and tufted furniture, with
its weary busting, is of an era gone by,
that tore up bolts of calico to fashion
mysterious consultations and miracu-
lous flowers for bedqullts.
Walls ought to be done in solid col
ors or small figures as an unobtrusiye
background for people and pictures.
Woodwork painted rich dull black,
with paper Of some rich solid col
or, makes living rooms a surprise
and an endless charm. Burlap is al
ways "A strong, simple and restful fin
ish. Sleeping rooms may be papered
with Powered trellises and swinging
parrakeets. but one grows weary SOON
er OF such paper than of the plain.
Beds, where we spend one-third Of
our lives, ought to be of the most com
Portable kind. y buyer will do well
not to buy Il mattress in one long par
allelogram. but rather In two pieces
one square pieced out by an oblong
This square may be turned so that the
sides may also take turn at head or
foot. The mattress is thus preserved
from the ridges and ruts that often
are worn In one not thus adjustable.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23
How Woman Influences.

1t was an instance of how little we
guess our unwilling influence that a
quiet, middle aged man, the father of
two small daughters, thus spoke to his
wife one day recently IF ! thought
my little girls would grow to he as
sweet looking and as pretty hammered
young women as Miss So-andso. l
should ask nothing more for Them
Considerably surprised by his ear
ncstncss and fy the fact that he, who
was supposed II be altogether unob-
servant, should have reflected at all
upon the matter. his wife exclaimed:
That is quite true. am sure Miss
t,-and-so is everything you say. But
have you ever met her? l did not i'm
agine you knew her al all"
Il don't" he confessed. ~ Judge
only by passing her sometimes on the
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23
DninfN CmrfninH.

Denim curtains of rose color with Il
border of white chintz lowered with
roses are very effective for green or
rose room The chintz is bought by the
yard, cut in strips and sewed on the
curtains Cotton fringe edges these
curtains in shades of rose and green
and white. An endless variety of pref
ty effects can be obtained by cutting
Powered chintz in strips and applying
1t as borders to plain colored fabrics.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23
ERKa "a la Bird,n Neat.

Deyiled eggs can be served up a Ia
birds nest Hard boiled eggs are cut
in half Through their shorter diameter)
and "scooped" with a fork. The yolk
is then mixed with pepper, salt, few
drops of best olive oil and chopped pc
cans. This Is replaced In the white
cups aud packed down until smooth,
when the two portions are pressed to-
gether SO that the joining is practically
invisible. The NEST" is formed of bits
of parsley and water cress built all
around them. Select as small eggs rs
possible, as it adds very much to the
attractiveness of the dish
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23

Do not fail to oil the wrnger every
time you wash. If oiled often there IS
less wear on the machinery, and less
strength Is expended by the operator
To clean the rollers rub them first with
cloth saturated with Kerosene oil and
follow with soap and water. Always
loosen the rollers before putting the
wringer away.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23
F. ". BUCHANAN, Druggist.

~ BOOK MAILED FREE.
A.A,lFEvERs, COMPOSITIONS, In1amma-
CURES tons, Lung Fever, Milk Fever.
D. b. lsPRAINs. Lameness, Injuries.
CURES rheumatism.
4. SORE THROAT. QulnsY. Epizootic.
CURES Distemper.
i d. d; WORMS. Bots. Grubs.
FE.l COUGHS, Colds Influenza, Infiamed
CURES Lungs, Pleuro-Pneumonia.
F. T.. lCOLIC, Beilyache. Wind-Blown.
CURES Diarrhea, Dysentery.
G.G. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
IL u; KIDNEY d. BLADDER DISORDERS.
IL. lsKIN DISEASES, Mango, Eruptions.
CURES Ulcers, Grease. Farcy.
j KlBAD CONDITION, Staring Goat.
CURES Indigestion, Stomach staggers.
&C each Stable Case, Ten Specifics Book, &C., 81.
At druggists or sent prepaid on receipt of price.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William & John
Streets, New York.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23
Much More Than That.

THAT milk looks rs If it were half
water" protested the woman at the
kitchen door
ut is much more than that, ma'am,"
replied the milkman, college gradu
ate I'm reduced circumstances. 81 guar
antee it to be IS per cent water 4 per
cent butter, 3l2 per cent casein and
61a per cent sugar and various salts,
the combination resulting in the liquid
commonly known as milk, Chemical
analysis Of the same cheerfully fur
nished whenever desired. Good morn
ing, ma am. Chicago Tribune,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23
REASONS
xVhv our Vinol is the Greatest
Health Restorer and Strength
Creator Known to Medicine.

Because Vinol contains in concen-
trated form ALL of the medicinal cur
I've elements found in cod liver oil,
Int without drop of oil to nauseate
and upset the stomach; therefore,
~hereyer old-fashioned cod liver oil or
emulsions will do good, Vinol will do
far more good.
Because we have never sold anything
In our store equal to Vinol to restore
health and create strength for old peo-
nle weak, sickly women and children,
nursing mothers, and after severe
sickness.
yinol cures hacking coughs, chronic
colds. bronchitis, and all throat and
lung troubles.
A prominent physician writes: i.
"Vinol is the most palatable and
valuable preparation of cod liver oil
eyercompounded. Inow use it entirely
In all cases where formerly depended
upon fashioned cod liver oil and
emulsions."
Try Vinol on our guarantee to return
your money if you are not satisfied.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23
NINE, MADELINE LEMAlRE.
She Earns larger Income Than
Any other Woman Artist.

Any other Woman Artist.
Nine Madeline Lelnaire, as size is
always called in French society. Is said
10 earn II larger income by her art thau
any other woman artist now living. and
this Is the more remarkable in view
of the fact that her best work consists
of wonderfully delicate water color
paintings Of flowers, though she has
been, acco>ling 10 some critics, equally
happy in fine aquarellc figure work.
Nine Lemaire comes Of family
famed in the annals Of French art. and
the works of several of her forbears
may be found both in the Louvre and
in the Luxembourg, while she inherits
her delicate talent from her aunt
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23

The lights comc out tn tn ltrk
Just as quick as II gets lark
They watch the sun. though. ard wait
TN he goes through the western gate.
l fancy those little lights
Would be mighty fraid o nights
II he'd mako his trip short lived
And be back ere morn arrived.
I guess. then. they'd dwindle out.
AS II they'd been put 10 rout
And the great big sun on high
Would shine there and wink his eye
-Boston Ira Weller
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23

Turn a lamp flame down at least
halfway before lifting the lamp FROM
one place to another. If this rule We're
followed there would be fewer ace
dents
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23

Bread and cake bowls or any dishes
in which flour and eggs have been used
are more easily cleaned if placed in
cold water after using
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23

If hairbrushes he clcansed daily and
the scalp maSSagcd the hair and head
will keep clean much longer
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23

Never use cornmcal 10 cleanse car.
pet, as 1t will attract yermin.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23
Indigestion Causes
Catarrh Of the
Stomach.

gss many years II has boon supposed eAse
&atArrh Of the Stomach caused indigsssIsa
end dyspepsia. but the truth 10 sxaoaly tAs
opposite. Indigestion Causes oatanA. Re-
paatsd attacks Of indigestion inflamas he
sssssus membranes lining the stomach as4
exposes the nerves Of the stomach. th1s ease-
As the glands to secrete mucis Instead a
sAs JUDGES Of natural digestion. THIS b
sailsA catarHh Of tho Stomach.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-23
kodoI Dyspepsia Cure

AouuI dyspepsia GuFe
ss1svss all inflammadon OF the mucous
msmesanss lining the stomach. protsos ~
assvss, and cures bad breath. sour risanga. Q
ssass q fullness after eating. iaAgssdoa.
eyspspsa and all stomach troubles.
kodol Digests What You Eat
Make the Stomach Sweet.
aasf1ss only. Regular size. 81 co. holding AZ @Maa
the trial sire, which soils for so csnAa.
sss~assa by T. O. osWiTT q CO.. ohisa3Rs On
Err For saie.by George Il. sampson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-01
Comment Of London Press.

London, Jan. 1.-The London news
papers comment synpathztically or
what the Globe terms zone of the most
terrible disasters of its kind in the las;
100 years." and goes on to say:
II. is difficult to understand how the
Chicago authorities came to permi,
such an awful death trap to be con-
structed'
The Globe thinks that in the outset
there could have been no adequate fire
appliances, or else they failed to work.
and does not believe that in this coun-
any theater management would be 80
utterly helpless
.'rhe scheme of exits says the. Pail
Mall Gazette. appears TO have been
practically worthless
The st. James Gazette says: The
ghastly holocaust at least teaches the
wisdom of the local ordinance which
requires the firerroof curtain to be
lowered once every evening to insure
Its good order
The Westminster Gazette points to the
terrible regularity With which Christ
nastide comedies with great diseas-
ter. and thinks 1t only shows how nee
essaly 70 public security are the thea
Ter regulations which SO often are
deemed oppressive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-01
KNOXVILLE PEOPLE MISSING.
Chicago Fire May Have Caused Deaths
of Residents There.

Special to Times Republican.
Knoxville. Jan 1.-Miss Ella Sullivan
of this city. daughter of Mrs. Mary
Sullivan and principal of the school
at Flagler. Is among the missing In
the Iroquois theater tragedy. and it IS
feared she is one OF the unknown and
Unidentified victims.
The name of Mrs. Al Sullivan ap-
pears among the victims, and it Is
feared tl.at Mrs. AL Sullivan is Miss
Sullivan of Knoxville.
Miss Sullivan was spending the
holidays at Chicago, visiting her sister,
Mrs. Ella Stewart OF Sunnyside aven-
ue. in Chicago, and with her brother,
w. j. Sullivan of Ravenwood. It is
known that Miss Sullivan and her mar.
ried sister, Mrs. Stewart, attended the
matinee at the Iroquois theater in the
afternoon. Mrs. Stewart became sep
sarated from her sister In the wild
struggle for life Mrs. Stewart es-
capped, but she has been unable to find
any trace of her sister.
Miss Sullivan is we'll known a.
Knoxville. She was popular Young
woman. and as principal of the Flagler
school had attained an enviable reputa.
ton as teacher. Every effort has
been made to discover what was he.
fate, but all efforts have been in vain.
The Chicago papers report that Miss
a. Sullivan was taken to one of tine
hospitals. and this may have been she.
Telegrams have been sent to the chief
of police, the newspapers and to every
available source of information. but
without results.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-01

time. Secretary Sleeper, who is In
charge of the legation, sent a cablegram
10 Minister Squiers at Washington and
one to Mrs. Squiers 1T Katonah, New
York. informing them of the accident.
The body of young Squiers has been
embalmed and will be forwarded to
New York Saturday in accordance
with cabled instructions from Mr..
Squiers.
Fargo Squiers was popular here. He
was 20 years old and prior to last sum-
mer was a studen; AT military aca-
deny in Virginia. Michaud is distract
ed at the consequences of his careless
ness. AS the shooting occurred on the
premises of the United States minister,
the Cubans Will make no Investigation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-01
rhe Mayor. Proclamation.

Chicago. jap. 1.-The following i.
the mayors proclamation yesterday:
"On each recurring New Years eve
annoyance has been caused to the sick
and infirm by the indulgence OF
thoughtless persons in noisy celebra-
tions of the passage of the old year
The city authorities have at all times
discouraged this practice. but now,
when Chicago lies in the shadow of the
greatest disaster in her history for a
generation. noise making, whether by
bells, whistles. cannon, horns or any
other means. is particularly objection
able.
las mayor OF Chicago would there
fore request all persons to refrain from
this Indulgence. and l would particu-
.larly ask ali railway officials and all
persons in control of factories, boats
and mills to direct their employees not
to blow whistles between the hours of
12 and o'clock tonight.
"CARTER III. HARRISON,
"Mayorn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-01
ARREsrEp 20 pREvENT FLleHr.
John A. Benson Accused of Govern
mant Land Frauds. is Held

New York, Jan. John A. Benson,
of San francisco. is in Ludlow street
Jail, owing to his inability TO furnish
$4,000 bonds. He was arrested here
yesterday on charge of bribery. at
the Instance of secret service officers,
who feared that he was about to leave
the city. Benson recently was indicted
in Washington. for bribing federal
official. the action being taken in con-
nection with alleged public land frauds
in California and Oregon. The accused
man was taken before United States
Commissioner Shields. who set his ex-
animation for January y. ]. G. Camp
bell, one of Benson's counsel, said bail
Will be given.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-01
'r the ex-mayor will win.


The belief prevails that the news
of the awful catastrophe in a Chicaso
theater will h'lse the effect of cutting
short the attendance at theaters all
over the world tila remainder of this
season. Here In lles Moines the ma =
aver Of tfe iheaters Yilieit are al,
controlled hr tht comhiIir in New foih
City is preparing TO eeduce eSpensss
as much as possible in expectation
that people will, so long as the reco.
lection OF the event is vivid, remain
away from the theaters. The fact thai
five Des Moines persons perished in t.ie
fire made the matter Of much more In
terest in Des NIoines.
The manufacturers association of
Iowa is to form an insurance com
pany on mutual lines after the man
ner of the mill owners, the elevat or
owners. the implement dealers ana
others. This will be one of the matte s
to be proposed at the meeting this
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-01
Puzzled hx Americ.

Berlin. Jan. 1.-The Frankfurter
Zeitung, which has been one of the
most steadfast friends OF the United
States among the German press. ex
presses mild surprise that the Amer
lean East Asiatic policy has lately
grown SO passive. The interests in
rolved there. the paper says, concern
merely not the Philippines, but may
have a far-reachirg effect on the Uni
ted States itself.
Can the United States afford" is
asked, ito see one power acquire a
predominant position in the far east.
which is utterly hostile to the open
door? What has become of Secretary
of State Hays treaty with China
guaranteeing an open door? 1t has
been whitfield down 10 such degree
that 1t is scarcely mentioned nova
days.
According to the F'rankfurter .zeilung
no. other great power outside of Japan
has such interests at stake In the far
east as the United States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-01
Won BueIow Hopeful.

Berlin, Jan. 1.-The German govern
ment has been Informed that Russia's
reply to Japan 10 not provocative; that
it is sincerely intended to satisfy Ja-
pan. Chancellor Won Buelow and the
foreign Office do not believe war within
probabilities. Russia's reply. 1t is of-
ficially announced, was sent to Japan
yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-01
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
reiegraphic News.
Japan and Russia Near to War.
Russia's Reply Not Satisfactory,
Chicago Investigating the Fire.
Death List Slightly Increased.
Roosevets New Years Reception.
A Fire in New York City.
Sentiment Against Private Banks.
PAGES TWO AND THREE
lows News in Brief.
George MacKown Heard From.
Iowa Cattle and Corn.
Fears Husband Has Suicided.
a Phone War at E:stherville.
School Curriculum Criticised.
From All over Iowa.
PAGE FOUR.
editorial.
A Happy New Year
Northwest Is Good Enough.
Quick and Accurate News Service
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
PAGE FIVE.
,enerai News:
Bigamist Admits His Guilt.
Colombia Snubs United States.
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City Nsws:
Odd Fellows Burn Their Mortgage.
Masonic Bodies Install.
Demented Woman's Relatives Founi.
Western brokerage Company Dis
continued.
Wheeler Expects Bonds Monday.
Loses Sister in Chicago Fire.
Athinp M1f1pfS Dancing
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
lows and ccnnsercial:
Changes in Wheat Markets.
Chicago Losing Grain Trade.
The Livestock Markets.
The Formation of Trusts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-01

Kerry, Otto. Battle Creek, Mich.
Buddeke. Kate. Hamilton.
Donohue, Mrs. Mary L.
Dott, Mrs. w A.
Kwanes!Si, Jehn.
Ludr Eugene.
Pain, William.
Bown5 Grace.
Coogan. Mrs. NJ.
Dawson, Grace.
Hoist. Amy. aged Z.
Mohan, II. r.
Simpson, Ada.
Schneider, Mrs. James
Wernish. Mrs. Mary.
Williams, Howard.