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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-10

French troops who fought the allied
armies on that day, or the fact that had
Marshal Grouchy interposed his forces
between the British and Prussian armies
as Napoleon had expected, the result of
the battle would have been different,
and instead of marking the downfall of
the great French leader 1t would have
marked the zenith of his military career.
Accordingly, en- the initiative of the
Bonapartist society known as "Le Petit
Chapeau" subscription was opened,
and the late M. Gerome was intrusted
with the work of preparing the monu-
ment. The result was the execution of
the famous Eagle of Waterloo" which
is undoubtedly one of the greatest of the
famous sculptor's great works. 1 well
remember the impression it made on me
when l saw it for the first time two years
ago. 1t was on one winter evening,
when had gone to see the master in his
studio. Coming through the vestibule
on the ground floor M. Gerome switched
on the electric light and THE Eagle
stood before u.s.
1t is truly a noble work. 1t represents
an eagle wounded unto death grasping
the staff of French regimental color
The strong talons of one foot are closed
round the staff, while those of the other
are raised in the air. On the birds left
breast one sees a ragged hole by which
it has received its death-wound. But,
though wounded unto death, the noble
bird Is still unconquered. With open
beak it still streams defiance to its foes.
The work which M. Gerome showed
me was considerably above life size, but
it was, nevertheless, only the model for
the final monument. This Is of immense
size, as is necessary for work which
will require to be visible at great dis
lance. The plaster cast Of the completed
monument was one of the clous of last
years salon. and was greatly admired
1t did not, however, appear to the best
advantage in the crowded sculpture gal
lery of the Grand Palais. In order to
have it's full effect the monument re-
Quires the Isolation of the Plain of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-10

Waterloo. Seen from distance, it's i'm
mense proportions win be modified. 1t
is great monument to great event in
the history of the world, and is, a striking
symbol of the unconquerable spirit of
the people who delight to call them
selves Ia grande nation.
The great pyramid surrounded by a
British lion which stands as a monu-
ment to the courage of the allied armies,
whose combined efforts caused the set
ting of Napoleon's sun, was erected by
Queen Victoria and unveiled by the duke
of Cambridge on August 26, 1890. The
French monument will be fit compan-
ion piece, and will be no less worthy of
the defeated than the other is of the vic
tors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-10
Japanese Cats.

Cats in Japan almost universally
have short tails, and if cat does come
into the world with lengthy eaudal
appendage it is usually chopped off,
for the Japs detect likeness to snakes
In the long tail and cannot endure it.
The Japanese cat has the usual number
of bones in It's tail, but they are not
developed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-10


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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-10

Not "Busted."
BILL hear Willie had his picture
taken in his automobile,
Jill--Is that so? Was it bust pic
ture?
tor yet" -Yonkers Statesman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-10
Look Over Our Combination Orders,

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2 lbs Ginger Snaps ............ lac
1 jar Jam ............. 13c
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The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10

Among the new patents Is a fan at
tachment for the sewing machine that
will aid the seamstress to do her work
In more comfort than Is otherwise pos
sible for her to do 1t. The new fan
is fitted to the top of the arm Of the
machine and about on a level with the
face of the operator. When the ma.
chine is running the fan reyoiyes with
tremendous rapidity and eools the
fevered brow of the seamstress. As
an assistance its value could hardly
be overrated as any one who has had
n hard days work ON Il machine could
testify. y lever arrangement allows
the fan to be thrown out Of gear when
desired, so that II does not necessarily
run all the time If its services are not
wanted A commendable feature OF
the attachment is that II does not i'm
pose additional work ON thu steam
stress and no extra energy has n be
put forth TO run the machine on its
account Washington Post
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10

1t is on record that the great seal of
Britain has twice been degraded to
kitchen uses In 1884. when Lord
Brougham, then lord chancellor, was
staying as a guest with the Duchess of
Bedford, some ladies of the house party
In a frolic yentured to purlon the great
seal from the chancellor's bedroom.
Trembling with anxiety, the great
man came downstairs to proclaim his
loss, but TO his relief they told him of
their joke and challenged him to find
his treasure, Entering into the spirit
of their fun, be at last dragged the
emblem of his authority triumphantly
from the coal box.
Still in merry mood, he led the party
TO the kitchen, where each lady made
Il pancake, with the great seal for a
pan. pouring the batter between its
disks.
This mad prank created so much
amusement that Lord Brougham re-
peated it mt plymouth TO give pleasure
TO the Warehouses of Breadalbane.-
London Answers.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10

BashfulneSs is natural to youth.
"Modcsty is the graceful calm, virtue
of maturity; bashfulness the charm of
yiyacious YOUTH" and unless young
man takes advantage of opportunities
of entering society he will retain IAN
air of bashfulness, which Is In reality
the want of habitual intercourse with
the world" CWayerley) AS long ago as
1870 Ascham wrote that 'if young
gentleman be bashfull and soon blush
they cali him babishe and i'll brought
up thyng." Deficient social education
is therefore a cause of bashfulness
Habit also predisposes to It, mere
indlspositlon to exert oneself, INDUCED
In for too long a time, may eventually
result in confirmed bashfulness. This
Indifference may he due to want of
sympathy with the surroundings or
may have its origin In unalloyed self
ishness-for many bashful men are ex-
trcmely selfish-or may be due to van
ity.-Cassell's.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10
and cold. Billy heard 1t coming. and

and cold Billy heard 1t coming. and
shouted up:
"In time, thank Godl l hear moansr
Then he gave a great inartcuate cry
There clinging to the rough rock wall
was Amy, five feet above the gllmmer-
Ing water, which Tapped something
dark and limp.
Here, you! Take her up" he cried
hoarsely, outstanding his breath all he
might. He had come to the thick, dead
ly damp. Unless he was quick and
bold 1t would make an end of him. as
1t had possibly already made an end
of poor, light hearted Jock. Clinging
fast with one hand, his feet well braced
across the well breadth, he swung Amy
up with the other into young Alan
sons hold. The others knew enough To
pass her on up and out. Drawing n
long, long breath, Billy leaped down
beside the insensble figure ut the bot
tom, caught 1t up and began desper-
ate ascent.
Hold hard, Billy! I'm coming to
helpw young Alanson cried, setting his
feet firmly and bending until his head
was almost level with them. Thus he
gripped Jocks collar and somewhat
eased the strain on Billy. Both were,
however. so near to smothering their
tense muscles gave down. Lights
swan before their eyes; their heads
were bursting; the subtle heaviness in
chest and nostrils numbed them to the
bone. Alanson felt himself almost fall
ing when a rope struck his hand, flung
with such force ii almost drew blood
"Send up, Jock, Well pull you two
out safe" the men higher up cried TO
them and then, when they saw their
plight, came down like Trojans to help.
1t was little short of a miracle that any
of the three got out alive. But some
how, by the good Gods mercy, they
all came into reyiying upper all Jock
had the face of dead man. At sight
of him Amy fell to sobbing. "He-he
lifted me up and babe me cling" she
said brokenly, but stayed on the bot
tom himself because there was not
room for two to hold in the crevice of
the wall
He won't die for It," DIR. Payne
said, looking up from his patient Billy,
lying spent and white upon the grass,
beckoned Amy imperatively to him.
You must marry me-right off" he
said, patting her hand. After this
dare not trust you with yourself"
Nor l." Amy said. nesting to him.
pVoti yr-ora horrihlv foolish 10 "a ka eiiph
risks for me, Billy. 1t is only by stay
ing with you l can make sure you will
never do it again"
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10
THE HOME DOCTOR.

Pimples are caused 10y an improper
diet and can be cured by correcting
the habits.
Alcohol will quickly remove n porous
plaster and also the unsiEhtly stain
that 1t leaves.
Where cold cloths are applied to the
head or throat they should be as light
as possible Muslin or checseeloth
makes the best compress
If the throat is very sore wiring ii
cloth out of cold salt water and bind
1t on the throat when going TO bed
Cover 1t with dry towel
Nervousness and n salIoW skin come
frequently from the hack Of deep
breathing Deep breathing stimulates
the circulation and helps the body
throw off its impurities.
In the case of severe cut from q
knife or razor try the immediate use OF
finely powdered rice or -four on the
wound. This has been proved q great
success In almost stopping the flow Of
blood from a severe cut.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10
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The readers of this paper will be pleas
ed to learn that there is at least one dread.
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cure IN all its stages and that is Catarrh
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure known to the medical fraternity
Catarrh, being constitutional disease
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system, thereby destroying
the foundation OF the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers, that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails to cure. Send for list Of tes-
timonials. Address,
F. J. CHENEY CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10

Sir Walter Besant in one of his books
says of the author of Robinson Cru
soc" and journal of the Plague"
DE Foe was born in the year 1861. His
father lived in Crlpplegate, where. as
we know. he had shop. The child
therefore, was four years of age in the
plague year. \ child Of four observes
great deal and may remember n
great deal. DE Foe says: When any
one bought joint of meat he would not
take it out of the butchers hand, but
took it off the hooks himself. On the
other hand, the butcher would not
touch the money. but put 1t into pot
full Of vinegar which he kept for the
purpose. This must surely have been
seen by the child and remembered 1t
happened in his fathers shop before his
pVpa
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10
GOOD SPIRITS.

Good spirits don't all come from Ken
lucky Their main source is the liver
aud all the fine spirits ever made in the
Blue Grass State could not remedy bad
liver or the hundred and one i'll effects it
produces. You can't have good spirits
and bad liver at the same time. Your
liver must be in fine condition if you
would feel bouyaEt, happy and hopeful,
bright of eye, light of step, vigorous and
successful In your pursuits. You can put
your liver in fine condition by using
Green's August Flower-the greatest of
all medicines for the liver and stomach
and a certain cure for dyspepsia or indi-
gestion. 1t has been a favorite house
hold remedy for over thirty five years
August Flower will make your liver
healthy and active and thus insure you a
liberal supply of good spirits" Trial
size, 25c; regular bottles, 75c. AT all
druggists.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10
JAPANESE EFFECTS.
The Materials to Use In Arranging
an Effectixe COrner.


Effective Corner.
Mating, denim and bamboo are the
foundation for the Japanese corner.
Set fancy to plan such a corner, and
note the fascinating touches of the ma
terlals from faroff japan. The base of
the corner is covered with mating. top
ped off to let ones hobby run riot in
the odd pieces with which the Shelf is
tilled. 1t reflects the personality, in a
measure, Of the owner. says the Pitts
burg Dispatch. The width from base
board 10 rail should be about thirty-six
inches high The seat is upholstered
in mating of light texture or denim
in the cocl distinctive colors OF Japan,
The framework of bamboo Is thorough
~ Japanese, and the frame spindle
front may be covered with denim or is
attractive enough to show If one wishes.
Fish net or tennis net Grapes the wall
oddly. Here again the hobby runs
riot If 1t be tennis, tennis rackets are
hung over the drapery, crossed golf
clubs or fencing foils-in fact. any van
lty or hobby may be reflected in the
decking of the wall The bookcase at
one end is draped with curtain Of
Singapore lattice, while sofa pillows in
In luxurious profusion and impart col
or beauty to the nook as bloom does to
q garden.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10
An Open Letter 10 The Public
FROM 4 WELL-kNOWN DRUGGIST

To Whom 1t May Concern:
OF late there has been a good deal
of discussion in regard to advertised
medicines and their value We want
T. say - every man, woman and child
Ia this vicinity that the most valuable
preparation Of cod liver OIL the best
tonio reconstruction, health restorer and
strength-creator we have ever sold in
cur store is Vinol.
Ninol Is not a patent medicine; It
contains no Injurious drugs, and it act.
ually docs contain all of the medicinal
curative elements of cod liver oil, taken
from fresh Gods livers, but without n
drop Of oil, and is delicious to the
taste.
Ninol is recognized throughout the
world as the greatest strength creator
for old people, weak, sickly women,
children, nursing mothers, and after
. severe sickness.
Vinol cures hacking coughs, chronic
colds, bronchitis and all throat and
hung troubles. Unequalled to create
al appetite, and make those who are
too thin. fat, rosy and healthy.
Yinol is sold on a positive guarantee.
Call and get a Vinol booklet.
{ w HICKMAN 0ruppict
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10
GRACEFUL PHYSIQUE,
A Few Don'ts For Women Who
Would Appear Attractive.

Nothing can make lOunKinR stand
Ing position exeusable. Walls ratings
posts and door frames were never in
tended for human beings 10 prop them.
selves up against The doing ~ d9es
not rest the weary or lessen fatIgue IN
the least On the contrary. II rather
increases IT, BESIDES. the habit soon
becomes chronic. and a general shift
less, "loppy" appearance Is the result
correct position promotes vitality
and Is al aid 10 correct breathing and
good circulation Of the blood through
out the system Work with nature
and she works for you.
The woman who fattens her entire
body head, shoulders, hips and heels
against the wall in crowded room Is
another offender. To stand with hips
and heels against the wall Is perfectly
allowable in II crowded room, but to
rest the shoulders and head against II
Is to be unnecessarily ungraceful Tn
less the upper portion OF the torso is
free, how can you possibly bow to your
acqualntancesf You don't suppose a
nod Is a bow, do your Well, 1t isn't.
The inclination is always made from
the hips 1t Is generally very slight
movement, but It carries forward the
heart line" The head is not bent save
when one wishes to pay reverence or
homage, then the crown of the head IS
presented. Otherwise, to be in good
FORM bend ever SO slightly at the
hips and keep the eyes on level, or as
nearly so as possible with those of the
one saluted Housekeeper.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10
GIRL AND WOMAN
CARE NEEDED AT THE CHANGE
FROM ONE TO THE OTHER.
Many q Life spent In Suffering because
Troubies We're Allowed to Develop
At This Time

Troubles We're Allowed to Develop
At This Time.
Every mother of q growing girl should
remember that there will come a time
when her daughter will be q girl no
longer but will share with her the bless
ings of womanhood. Unless nourish-
ment keeps pace with growth the founda-
tions of life of suffering are laid at
that time. Mrs. John NacKinney, Of
No 478 Thirteenth street, Detroit Mich,
writos timely word. She says:
Il did not get proper care at the first
critical time in my life and for seven
ten years l suffered as = result. had
diEAy spells, felt constant fear that
something dreadful was about to happen
and was afraid to go out alone. Ny
breathing was very short and had pal
pitation Of the heart 30 badly that
could not 60 up stairs nor walk even
moderately fast. was so nervous that
I could not sit still. At different times
for years WAS under the care Of the
best physicians i'll Detroit and l tried o
number of advertised medicines Meth
ing helped me until, on the advice Of q
neighbor, tried DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People. 1 felt relieved before
tho first box was finished and kept on
taking them until WAS cured.
Last winter my little girl had rheu-
matism and 1 gave her DR.. Williams Pink
Pills and she got well right away. Ny
niece WAS thought to be going into con-
sumption and, upon my advice. she tried
the pills They cured her cough and she
is now we'll and strong. My entire fam
lily are enthusiastic over DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People and we can
not say enough i'll their praise
These pills effeot such cures be-
cause they go to the root of the disease.
Other remedies act on the symptoms
these marvellous vegetable pills remove
the cause Of the trouble. They have
proved themselves to be an unfailing
specific for all diseases arising from i'm
pure blood and weakened nerves-two
fruitful causes of nearly all the
ills to which humankind is heir. DIR.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People are
sold in boxes at so cents q box, or six
boxes for $3.50, and may be had Of all
druggists, or direct from DR.. Williams
Medicine Co.,, Schenectady, NY.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10
Women Sold by Auction.

An auction of unmarried ladies used
to take place annually in Babylon. In
every district they assembled on a GER
tain day of every year all the virgins
of manageable age. The most re.
markable was first put up. and the
man who bid the largest sum of money
gained possession of her. The second
In personal appearance followed. and
the bidders gratified Themselves with
handsome wives according TO the depth
of their purses. But, alas, II seems
that there were in Babylon some ladies
for whom no money was likely to be
offered, yet these also were disposed of,
so proyidcnt were the Babylonians
When all the beautiful virgins were
sold, the crier ordered the most de
formed To stand up. and after he hae
openly demanded who would marry
her with Il small sum she was at
length adjudged to the man who would
be satisfied With the least, and in this
manner the money arising from the
sale of the handsome served as a por
ton to those who were either of dis
agreeable looks or that had any other
imperfectiou. This custom prevailed
about 500 years before Christ,-NeW
Orleans Timcs-Democrat.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10
We Are All just Folks"

My boy" said man of the state
of Texas to his son. who WAS starting
out for career in an eastern city
my boy. let me tell you something
which may be of help TO you. You get
up there, and you may see heap Of
people who have got more money than
you have. heap of people who have
got more brains than you have and
more success. Some of them may even
be better looking than you are. Don't
you worry about that, and don't You
be scared by anybody Whenever you
meet Il man who allows he's your su
perior you just look at him and say to
yourself, After ALL you're just folks
You want to remember for yourself,
too, that you're just folks. My boy.
after you have lived as long as | have
and have knocked around the world
you will come 10 see that that's all any
one of us is just folks. Field and
Stream
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10
LIBEL FOR DIVORCE

To the Hon. Justice OF the supreme Judicial
Court next 70 be held al SkuvheEan, in the
County Of Somerset and State OF Maine, on the
third tuesday of September, A. d iso4
Lena Fortier of skow hogan, IN the County OF
Somerset and State of Maine, respectfully re
presents that on the fifteenth day Of April, 1890,
at Madison in said County she was Law fully mar.
lied 70 Joseph Fortier Of Jackman i'll said
County: that the said libelant and lbelee co
habited II this State after their said marriage
that the said libelant resided IN this state when
The cause OF div orce accrued as hereinafter set
forth and had resided here in good faith one
year prior TO the date hereof, that the libelant
has ever been faithful to her marriage obligz-
tious, but that the said libelee has been unmind.
full Of the same that Oh the first day OF January,
1901 he utterly deserted the libelant without 70
sonable cause and has continued said desertiou
fer three consecutive years next prior to the Ill
ing Of this libel that being Of sufficient ability
he has grossly. wantonly and cruelty neglected
and refused 70 provide suitable mAlnt enance
for your libelant, that since their intermarrl2ge
the said lbelee has been addicted l. gross and
confirmed habits OF intoxicRtiou.
That one child has been born Il them during
their said marriage, now living. VI Helen For
tier, three years old
WHEREFORE she Yrsys that divorce from the
bonds of msrrimouy between herself and said
ibelee, may be decreed. and that the care and
custody Of their minor child, Helen Fortier may
be given To her
And the libeani further alleges hat the pres
ent residence OF said iibelee Is unknown TO her
and cannot be ascertained by reasonable dii-
gence.
lena y PORTER Ilnafanr
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10

An Irish journal had this gem in an
swer to correspondent: We decline
to acknowledge the receipt of your
post card
Which is very much like the Corkoni-
an who travelled into Kerry to an in.
sulting enemy to tell him to his face
that he would treat him with silent
contempt "-London Tit Bits.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10
STATE OF MAIN

svrRRNE JUDICIAL coURT, - VACATION
Skowhegsn, February p l.o4
Upon the snueKed Libel. il is ordered by
me the undersigned Justice Of said Court
that notice be given to the Libelee by pub
llsbiug an attested copy OF the same. together
siVely in the SOMERSET REFoRTER. s uewspS-
Ter printed in SkowheRsn. in the County OF
Somerset. the last publication to be thirty
days ST least before the term Of said
court. to be holden al SKoW hogan. within and
for said County, on the third Tuesday OF
September next, that be may then and there
appear n said Court and answer thereto. Z ne
see ii aE9
WI ?. WHITEHOCSE
Justice supreme Judicial court
Atrue COPY Of l bel and order OF court thereon
Attest:-W T SKEKISs, Clerk
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10
only Two Occasions.

You always appear to be nervous. -
remarked the friend solicitously.
But really replied the hoHsekeep-
er, there are only two occasions when
I am nervous. one is when | have a
servant girl and the other is when
haven't" - Philadelphia Press.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-10
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