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The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
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A Rand Rnt,s EApIoits.

"There were Il lot OF rats In the
storage room Of my stable" writes
citizen of johannesburg, South Africa,
land we had great difficulty in getting
at them. They We're shy of all traps
and did a tremendous lot of damage ut
night, lying quiet all day. AT length
put in the room a square tin lined box
about two feet deep and In it placed
some burned cheese. The rats lmmedl-
atey got interested in the cheese,
climbed up the outside OF the box and,
having got inside, could not ascend the
slippery tin lining In this way we
killed a great many.
"One morning my children took a
cat which was very good ratter, and
placed 1t In the box, where there WAS
already q good sized rat The cat, In
stead OF tackling the rat, appeared to
make friends with It, They put their
noses together and fr1sked around, but
no harm was done, and eventually the
cat jumped out, refusing to tackle the
rat.
The children then put in a keen
dachshund, which Immediately snap
ped at the rat and missed 1t. The rat
ran around the box two or three times,
lodging cleverly, and eventually, by
climbing on tho dogs buck. adroitly
jumped out of the box and escaped
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

There Is, II one comes to think Of It
says the London Queen, more connec-
ton than Is ut first apparent between
the tree top" and the cradle OF the
old refrain. with which generation aft
er generation Of babies has been Groom
ed to sleep. The cradles Of the ninth
and tenth centuries were formed Of a
section of the trunk Of tree, scooped
out with small holes bored at the
sides through which to pass the cords
back and forth to prevent the child
from falling out The natural convex
ity Of the wood on the outside enabled
the nurse to rock the infant.
The enormous antiquity OF the now
obsolete cradle Is startling when one
remembers the wicker cradle or basket
eff the time OF Moses, and later 1t is
known on excellent authority that the
Roman babies slept In cradles. These
were the predecessors Of the elaborate
~ carved cradles which formed 80 i'm
portant a part of the bedroom furni-
ture until within the last tlfty years.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
IMITATION PEARLS.
The Chemical Process by which They
Are Produced.

The Chemical Process by which They
Are Produced.
Among all precious stones few are
so extensively Initiated as the pearl.
The real article Is a siIvery white,
irideseent gem extracted from the
pearl oyster. The genuine pearl Is
really an unfructifed egg of the oys-
ter.
Its imitation is arrived at by chem
zeal process The liquor employed In
the manufacture Is called Essence
d'orient" The base of this compound
is prepared by throwing into water of
ammonia the brilliant scales Of q small
river fish called the blay.
The scales are first carefully washed
and put to soak in water, when the
pearly-like film falls away and forms
n sediment at the bottom OF the vessel.
This sediment Is worth to the manu-
facturer IS an ounce.
White wax of mucllage or gum ara
bic forms part of the mixture proper
for the more important and expensive
limitations, such as those made to imi-
tate the rare oriental pearls which
fetch fabulous prices.
The emerald Is another stone which
Is cleverly Initiated. A perfect emerald
is the rarest stone In the world, though
the trade ranks 1t after the ruby and
the diamond. The best emeralds come
from Peru, the limitations from France.
The real article becomes electric by
friction. and herein lies the difference
between 1t and the imitation.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

There are various effective methods
of testing the genuineness OF diamonds.
Cover the stone with little borax
paste, heating 1t In the fame of a
lamp burning spirits Of wine and then
throw 1t In a glass OF cold water. II
the stone is an imitation 1t will break
into a thousand pieces, while the true
diamond will remain Intact.
On Il diamond which has been well
cleaned and carefully dried let fall one
drop of water. Touch this drop OF wa
ter with the point of a needle. II the
stone Is false the water will spread
or dispense, while with the real stone
the drop of water will retain Its spher-
ical form.
Throw the stone you wish to detect
into a glass of water A diamond is
perfectly distinct. whereas the imita-
ton mingles with the hue Of the water
In such a way AS to be almost invisl-
BILE, Fluorhydric acid has no action on
a real diamond but dissolves imita-
tions.-Jewelers' CircularW eekly.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
. FREE MEDICAL ADVICE


A young woman Of great perhaps
too great, sensibility begged to be ex-
cused from visiting an aunt who lived
In an old fashioned house where pic
lures Of Il certain period were in evil
dence. There is an engraving of a
blacksmith's shop In the dining room.'
said she hysterically. You can't ex-
pect me to eut my dinner there.
smell the hoofs"
A similar criticism came from one
who suffered not from overrefnement,
but from something quite different.
She was a woman Of recently acquired
wealth who, says the New York Trib-
une, went into an art gallery and ask
ed for a painting Of certain size.
~ have just what you want" said
the dealer.
He showed her a beautiful animal
painting, but she looked at it for a
few minutes and then shook her head.
ut won't do" she said. Il want this
picture for my drawing room"
but it's a beautiful thing" ventured
the dealer.
mot for a drawing room" announc-
ed the woman conclusiyely. you
couldn't have a COW IN a drawing
room!"
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

II trout are large enough they, like
pike, will seize almost any living thing
that comes In their way when hungry.
l have one pond in which are two
islands. On one OF these are some
farmyard rats. On one occasion a full
grown rat started to swim across Be
fore 1t had got halfway n twelve
pound trout rose and took 1t under.
have given them young mice and
rats when the farmers have been
thrashing. They are very fond OF these,
and they take the largest frogs with
avidity, but | have never seen them
eat n toad. | have known them to
take young water hens. and young
birds Of any kind thrown on the water
are instantly made away with.-Lon-
don Field
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

The moon is the most powerful
agent in producing the tides on the
earth. 1t also produces some slight
variations in the earth's magnetism.
SO far as science has been able to in
vestgate there Is absolutely no change
ed to the moon, although half or more
Of mankind seem to believe that the
moon does have some control over the
weather. All such beliefs. including
the time for planting gardens and for
going fishing, are mere superstitions.
the suryivals of an age of ignorance
St Nicholas
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

Jefferson was that one nearest to
genius who has lived in the White
House He was philosopher, a
statesman. a scholar, linguist, an
artist and a scientist. He drew plans
MS an architect. invented the first fur
row turning pillow, and last, though not
best, played on the fiddle. He sent
rice from Italy. sneaking 1t out of
Milan in his coat pockets, contra for
man statuti. and made the savannas
of Carolina and Georgia a source of
food supply. He did many notable
things Among others, he lifted 1000
pounds with his bare hands and gained
the title of 1.-The strong man of Abe
marie" In a region where men we're
strong.-A. II. Lewis In Metropolitan
Magazine.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
Sheriff Sale.
STATE OEH4INE.

So&afsi9 s,. Iasen his twentieth lag +
October, a. y. i5s4, IN e1sssssa lated
october ID, a. u. 80, isslsd III . .1Kment
rendered By tae gpssme JI1.e.al G9-r f1r
the county u oometsss II the term tered
begun an hell n IL bird 3es5aY " 1ep-
temter, i. y. I9o4, = ~, M ta1ftfs, lar i
Octobef, i. u. I5o4, n tas.f 4 $. +. WHIT
comb and George /. eanH.1. yata II Mater
Vile in the County u Kenne5ez aad state +
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
CLOTHES A CURSE.
Civilization the Meas of Killing
Many south Sen Natives

Many south sen Natives.
The influence of the missionaries has
certainly been for the mot pan bene-
fetal to the natives of the south sea
islands The constant antagonism of
the less reputable trades aud the beach
cofahers, the lost human flotsam and
jetsam of the south seas. 10 the mis-.
sionaries is shining evidence that their
work is for the real good of the ma
tiVes.
But two things they have brought In
the life of our joyous brown wards OF
the coral beaches which are certainly
calamitous. These are clothing and by
consequence pneumonia.
In the good old days the rains beat
upon the shining oiled shoulders and
back of the half naked rs harmlessly
as on the well pressed plumage Of the
wild duck. but now the cheap cotton
shirt or white jacket clings wet and
clammy to the skin, the quick chill
strikes through the blood, and the end
comes with appalling swiftness and
certainty.
The gaudily beribboned, absurd little
chip hat pinned to the great mass Of
long black hair and the immodest ho-
luku OF the women and the tightly but
toned white BARRIERS jacket above the
bare brown legs of the men really
reach the climax OF absurdity. and,
what is worse. they are unwholesome
both for health and morals.
But such is the costume of the saved
Well, that they be truly saved, for
they have made a fair start in their
millinery" clothes to test quickly the
power of their new rellgion.-Atlantic.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

John Muir. the naturalist while In q
forest of huge redwoods In California,
came across a man who was herding Il
band of horses When Mr.. Muir asked
II he might have some -four the man
said yes, of course; you may have
anything I've got. Just take my track
and 1t viii lead you to my camp in Il
big hollow log on the sido Of meadow
two or three miles from here. I'll be
back before night. In the meantime
make yourself at home" BY the mid
die OF the Afternoon Mr.. Muir had dis
covered Ibis noble den In u fallen Sc
quota followed by FIRE spacious log
house Of one log, carbon lined cen
turtles old, yet sweet and fresh, wealth
er proof, earthquake proof, likely to
outlast the most durable stone castle"
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
She WuIed 1t.

Once there was u young bride who
believed In VIII Power IF | will Il
thing | know it will Come About" size
used to say. This young woman loved
her husband very much and was loath
to have him out Of her sight one
evening he had to Meet a Man down
town. and she was left Alone While
sitting In the parlor she began to wish
that her husband would Come Back.
Suddenly an idea Struck Her. Il know
what III do" she said to herself III
VIII that he Come Home. That will
bring him" So she did, The young
bride Willed and Willed. After five
minutes OF Willing she Heard Step
on the Walk. Next she heard 1t on the
Porch. 81 knew It would Bring him
she said, and then she flew to the
Door and kissed the Approaching Man
squarely in the Mouth. Imagine her
chagrin, upon releasing him, to hear
him say, That's Very Nice, ma'am,
but is Miss Bridget in?" She had kiss
ed the Hired Girls Fianee. Moral:
The mind is Strong, but the eyeslght
Is frequently More Reliable.-Kansas
City Times.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

Indian mothers have method Of pre-
venting needless crying OF babies
which, though 1t does not err on the
side Of gentleness. Is efficacious. In
infancy children are entirely under the
control of their mothers or nurses, and
therefore the Indian plan of stopping
crying and preventing the formation
Of the habit Is to cover the baby's
mouth with the hand and at the same
time to close It's nostrils till 1t nearly
suffocates Then 1t is allowed to
breathe freely again, but should it re-
cover It's breath only to indulge in an
other howl 1t will at once have to en-
dure semisuffocation. This treatment
is repeated till the child learns that
silence Is golden" and ceases to use
Its vocal powers TO the annoyance of
its fond relatives.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

If you look at any novel or other
book you will see at the foot of some
Of the right hand pages either letters
of the alphabet or numerals. These
numbers or initials are for the benefit
of the persons who fold the sheets into
the required size. Sheets vary In size
and are sometimes folded four and
sometimes eight times. Each sheet is
a section of the book, and the folder
takes section c and SO on till
the correct number Of sheets Is taken.
The numbers and letters will be found
on every fourth, eighth or sixteenth
page of books, the numbers on the
pages varying with the size of the
book.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

If you are ever unfortunate enough
to smash new derby hat 80 that 1t
cracks and in spite of vigorous rub
bling and brushing refuses to resume
Its pristine smoothneSs OF surface, try
the simple expedlent of holding light
ed match inside the hat chose to the
broken spot. BY the time the match
has half burned out you will find that
the hat has become soft. If you then
will brush 1t vigorously with n stiff
brush for a moment 1t will regain its
former smoothness and look as If moth
ing had ever marred Its surface.-Good
Housekeeping
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
Formulation md Advice.

a prominent New York congress
man used to tell about bis encounter
With a Washington newsboy on his
first visit to that city. A stranger in
the city, the congressman naturally
found some difficulty in finding his
way about. Seeing an alert looking
ne.vsboy standing on the corner, he
SAID to him. Fly boy, l want to go to
the White House"
Very we'll" replied the lad patroni2-
inety; you may GO but don't stay
more than half an hour"
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

Some smokers prefer cigar that Is
damp to one that Is dry" says a cigar
manufacturer, land in showing this
preference l think they make mis-
take A cigar that is too dry will, of
course, cause a little annoyance from
dust but a cigar that is as damp as
many smokers prefer It will not have
as good an aroma as the other and will
not burn SO well A medium cigar, in
respect to these conditions, is best, but
between a damp and a dry cigar |
would always take the dry one and
thus secure the betteS smoke st.
Louis Globe Democrat
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

Two Germantown women were re
Gently calling on new neighbor, and
while awaiting her appearance little
girl came into the room, evidently bent
upon the rescue Of doll recently aban-
doned there. Naturally she was view
ed with some curiosity, and one of the
callers, secure IN the child's obviously
tender age, spelled low voiced COM
ment:
Not very pretty"
To her horror, the small maiden
paused on tho threshold and, fixing O
contemptuous eye upon the culprlt, re-
marked, with lofty eomposure:
mo not very pretty, but rather
a-r-tr-Phlladelph Ledger.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

Watches first came into fashion In
the year lat at Nuremberg, and on
that account and because OF their pc
culiar shape they were known as "Nu-
remberg eggs" They were not all
egg shaped, however, some Of them be-
ing made In imitation of pears, gourds,
acorns, birds skulls. etc. About the
year 1000 watches began to assume
the shape now generally worn.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

Detective 50 va did not recognize
your assallant, professor? You do not
remember ever having seen him pre-
viouslyl Professor-No; but it will be
the easiest thing IN the world for you
to find hun. His resemblance to King
Amenhotep Ill Of the eighteenth
dynasty Is startling-positiyely star
ting.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

(Which would you rather have, in
huence or afiiuence?" asked the ear
nest man.
Influence" replied the practical pol
ittian. "Give me that, and the afIlu-
ence will come easy. "-Ciueinnati Com
merclal Tribune
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

A very loquacious lady asked friend
what position he would give her were
she man
I'D make you superintendent of n
deaf and dumb asylum was his re-
ply.
Why"
because either the inmates would
learn to talk or you to keep silent. -
New York Times.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the District Court OF the United State
for the District OF Maine.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
In the matter OF
Albert wilson
In Bankruptcy

u
Albert wilson In Bankruptcy
BANKRUPT,
To the creditors OF Albert Wilson q
Madison in the county Of Somerset a.
District aforesaid. y bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that on tfr
2qth day OF October, A u. 1904, said A .hHrt
Wilson was duly adjudicsted BANKRUPT 81
that the first meeting Of his creditors IS
be held At DAME Lewis office in Skow hreeI.
Maine on the 18th day Of November, A. ia la7
AL IL o'clock In the forenoon. at which time fas
SAT- creditors may attend prove their CLAIMS
appoint trustee. examine thu bankrupt. ST..
transact such other busiuess a. may pt=Fe#-
ly come before said meeting. lwI4
October 81. A. ID. 1904.
DANIEL LEWIS. Referee In Bankruptcy
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
Before and After Taking.

DIR. Quackly-Ah-um-y say the
medicine l prescribed hasn't stopped
the chills Did you shake well before
takingi Dummager-Yea, and after
ward too.-Life.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

"Why is Mrs. scrappley always sit
ting down on her husbandT'
Because that's the only way she can
get him to support her."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

He-He that courts and runs away
will live to court another day. She
But he that courts and does not wed
may find himself In court instead.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

First Cttizen-lf you were by your
self I'd hit you. Second Citizen-Well,
amt l by myself? First Citizen-Ain't
with you1-Glasgow Evening Times,
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

Bray & Bluster may attract atten-
hon. but Quiet g. Quick accumulate the
persimmonR.-Commo
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

never wonder to see men wicked,
but l often wonder to see them not
ashamed. -Swift
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY SYSTEM
j. QuINLAN,
District Passenger Agent, Montreal
Notice Of First Meeting of Creditors.
n the District Court OF the United STATE IL
the District CT Maine.
In BANKRUPTCY.

In the matter OF
Aurrileous Tuttle In Bspkruptcy.
BANKRUPT.
To the creditors OF Aurrileous Tuttle Of
Fairfield, in the County of Somerset su3
District aforesaid. bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the l-th csy
OF October A. b. 1914 said Aurrileous rlftIe
WAS duly sdjudicated bankrupt and that tbs
first meeting of his creditors will he he'd 81
Daniel Lewis office, In SGowhegan, Name on
the l4th Gay OF Novemb Der, A d. 1904 at 10 clock
In the forenoon. at which time the i'd credit
ors may attend, prove their claims. appoint .
trustee examine the brnkrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly come he
tore said meeting. lwi4
October 10, A. d. 1904.
DANIEL LEWIS Referee in Bsnkruptey-
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

IN ~ SA@~sS8%1b SAAsS " ONAASe6f -
Mrs. Danforth, of St. Joseph,
Mich, tells how she was cured
Of falling of the womb and Its
accompanying pains and misery
byLydia e. Plnkham's Vegetable
Compound.
DEAR Mas. PINKAAk - Lie looks
dark indeed when a woman feels that
her strength Ia fading away and she has
no hopes of ever being restored. Such
was my feeling few months ago when
l WAS advised that my poor health was
caused by prolapsus or falling of the
womb. The words sounded Like .
knsll 70 me, felt that my SUD had set |;
bat Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound came 10 me az an
elixir of life it restored the lost forces
and built me up until my good health
returned to me. For four months I
took the medicine daily, and each dose
added health and strength. l am so
thankful for the help obtained through
LIS use."- MRs. FLoRBscx DASFoRTH,
1907 Miles Ave, st. Joseph, Mich. -
$1,000 forfeit II original Of above letter pyooiss
ess1fzsnsss cannot BE- produced.
FREE MEDICAL ADVICE
TO WOMEN"
Women would save time and
much sickness Ii they would
write to Mrs. Pinkham for advice
rs soon as any distressing symp-
toms appear. 1t is free, and has
put thousands of women on the
right road to recovery.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
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
ful remedy. 81 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, So.
Sold by Druggists or sent prepaid receipt of price
Humphreys Med. Co, William & John Sta, NY.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
Petition.

To the Honorable Board Of sele-;men Of
the town Of okowhegan,-
The Somerset Farmers To- aFe,a..,= Iele-
phone Company, respectfully petitions tor
written permit to eonstrgc; is Ga=s 4g5a and
along the highways and putI.- tzis Il SAID
town Of Skowhegan, = wit
From the junction 81 Mas AM Water
streets down Water street an - nfer rad
10 the Clinton town line, :. y Dldleys
Corner BY way Of TIE "Falr -azts' - lhe
Canaan town line; klss-. e;.=e. and Elm
street and Norriigea al. As=aae - the
Norridgewock town !ne .5am Nalbon's
Mills southerly 10 Duel, ---ner; from the
Eddy BY Marcus PaFsn -se l. TIE Corn
Vile town line By nay Nal5ans Mills;
from Malbons Mills ~ las. ti.se 70 canaan
town line; from tie rn-r Y The Bush
schoolh5use, sou,herly ~ the "F51r lorners,'
to the Gully Brook. i'm the carner near the
Calvin Danforth house, ty the sanford farm
t. the Corner near the house 4 E,brige
Kichar .s5n: from the e5rner l.t sa-.h + the
Mil Gail9 past the Plains cemetery :. TIE
canaan town line. fr5m the corner near the
house of Herbert kieaar n. saa:heasierlY
to the Canaan town line, ir9m the -7rner
near Francis loves house, ns.theasterly 10
Haskens Corner; from Junction Of Water
and North streets, gp North street the
Curnyile town line; f!lm ;ae 54n-,i +
Madison AMI Mater streets. y MAIDS
street TO the Madison town linz, :, ID ne
lncti5n If Main street and Eas, r p. street,
Gown East From: stree, - the FaaasE town
line hy rive, r-ad. Main street Down the
Back real (. the Fairfield taNn line, re
Middle raa3 g. the Fairfield town hae the
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

Temper Is so good thing that we
should never lose it.-Atchison Globe.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

C.H. GIRDLER,
Collector for the Town OF Mercer for the year 1905
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

ATA PROBATE COURT held at skov h.
Agan, IN and for the county Of Bon ersei