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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14

Is the cessation of tie hearts action
an inyariable sign of death? There is
on record the case of a woman whose
heart was revived by artificial respira-
ton some time after she was supposed
to have died, but the heart stopped
again when the artificial respiration
was given up. There is on record also
the case of decapitatcd murderer
whose heart continued TO beat for an
hour after the execution, Was the man
deadi
Obviously the cessation of the brains
activities is no criterion. a medical
authority who has lately considered
this absorbing and important question
offers the following definition of what
we cali death" Death" it is suggest
ed, is the name given to the inability
of the organs OF the body to act togeth
er with that harmony which Is charac-
teristic of life" although the derange
ment of this vital harmony does not
preclude possible activity of the indi-
vidual organs, which recalls Herbert
Spencer's well known definition of life
as a continued adjustment of internal
relations to external relations - Har-
per's Weekly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14

thing sometimes. | am glad, Amaryl-
lis, you altogether lack it. You would
never see in ordinary civilities 10 Il
pretty girl anything to turn your love
ly golden tawny eyes green"
dancing or sitting ont every other
number. suppose. comes under the
head of ordinary ciyiities.'" Myrtilla
said, her lip curling
! kept on quietly: And even If yon
felt hurt you would let me explain
Tie Nernews have hearts rs big as
their fortune Thus II happcnsNI owe
them What money can never pay. Not
so many years back there was big
furry in the street that put my govern
or in the worst sort of hole 1t needed
a cool million to get him out, and a
Nerinew million did 1t. Yet the gov
ernor was hardly an acquaintance.
Nerinew learned his extremity by
chance and came to his help because,
as he phrased ii, he didn't think the
other side was putting up a square
deal. 1t does not lessen the obliga-
ton that he got his million back, plus
a good profit. Eventually the Grant
ley girl will have it, with several mil
lions more. She is a granddaughter
unacknowledged because Nine. Yeri-
new wishes to seem as young as their
fortune-but the very apple Of the Yerl-
new eye They wanted her to be the
belle of the ball-she was shy and sens-
tive and frightened half out of her
wit ch 10 tt1Is cd
81 don't at all wonder at that" said
a voice from the fireplace.
| bowed gravely and resumed: when
she is not frightened she is pretty, Am
aryllis. Her head is splenddly red
not quite so red as yours. She Is light
on her feet. too. and loves to dance as
well rs the flowers do. The trouble Is
she has not yet quite caught the
rhythms she must move to, so needs
must lean heavily upon her partner. |
understood some of the others did not.
Occasionally one was furried. still
more occasionally one impertinent. And
a single cad let her see he was ashamed
of dancing with her in spite of the mil
lions. At her first ball Think of it,
| had to take away the sting of it some
how. Perhaps did seem devoted, but
she didn't misunderstood | told her
about Myrtilla in our very first waltz"
a little inartiCulate cry from the fire
place here. Covertly | saw tears on
Myrtila's cheeks. She made as though
to rise but sank back, turned away her
head and resumed the furious stabbing
with her needle. | gathered the green
cry of Amaryllis in my hands, laid my
cheek against it and said dreamiiy.
"Amaryllis, tell me why | am fated
to love dusky hair. All the painters
and poets agree that red is ever so
much more beautiful
Are you sure, quite sure, you do love
it?' Myrtilla asked tremulously. She
was not answered in words.
Five minutes later Dicky bursting in
upon us, found US side by side, looking
down at Amaryllis through sunshine
grown suddenly and magically warm
and golden. After long look Dicky
whistled turned on his heel and said
from the door over his shoulder: so
you two have made it up. McSnifters
said you would, cause that red lily
bloomed SO far ahead of time. But |
don't care about that. All l want is to
know what you re goin' to give me
when you get married
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
Nothing Else Can suppInnt u as a
preserVer of youth.

Next to air and food In the human
economy comes exercise We maY have
plenty of fresh air and proper allow
ance of the right kind Of food and yet
without helpful daily exercise fAese
will not avail to keep the body in good
condition. In answer TO the question.
"Why do we grow oldY French
writer gives these three reasons we
do not get enough physical exercise in
the open air, we are poisoned b. mi
crobes which the phagocytes have not
succeeded in destroying, and We are
depressed by fear Of death" Of Tie
three reasons 1t will be noted tint he
gives the place Of first Importance TO
lack of exercise There Is nothing eI-r
which can take tlIe place OF physical
activity Is pre~efser OF youth and
energy. "6row Younger as you grow
older by eultivntIng a moderate love Of
good. healthful. honest sport" is sound
advice. Walking running jumping
rowing playing golf. tennis or eroquet
or any other milder form OF exercise
in the open air keeps the muscles sup
pie and prevents the joints from stiff
enng. fills the lungs with life giving
oxygen and keeps the blood from be
coming sluggish or the liver torpid. In
short, II Is exercise that keeps the body
in tune and up to concert pitch" just
as exercise keeps tive voice of a music
instrument in perfect tone
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14

81 have something for you here, my
love" said Mr.. barley as he proceeded
TO open a large round box.
"What is it, precious?"
"Wait and see"
barley carefully unwrapped the arti-
Gle and disclosed n lady's hat
isn't it beauty2' he asked. 81
bought 1t myself as a surprise TO you.
Don't you think it is a perfect dreamY
Mrs. barley gazed at the hat and
burst into tears.
81 cant wear it, she cried at
doesn't suit me at all You meant to
please me- | know, but it isn't my
style Mt all"
Don't cry. dear The milliuer said
you could exchange 1t, and If you'll
agree not to buy any ties for me here
after I'll let you select your own hats
and bonnets."
An agreement was concluded on that
basis
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14
WAN TED

We would like to ask through the col
umns of your paper if there is any per
son who has used Green's August Flower
for the cure of Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
and Liver Troubles that has not been
cured-an1 we also mean their results,
such as sour stomach, Fermentation of
food. habitual costiveness. nervous dys-
pepsia, headaches Respondent feelings,
seeplessness-n fact, any trouble con
nected with the stomach or liveiP This
medicine has been sold for many years in
all civilized countries, and we wish to
correspond with and send you one of our
books free of cost If you never tried
August Flower, try 25 cent bottle first
We have never known of its fail ng. If
80, something more serious is the matter
with you. The 25 cent size has just been
introduced this year Regular size Is
cents. At G. R. Fogg's Drug store
G G Green, Woodbury., n J
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14
why Little Folks Are Big Eaters.

1t has been laid down as Il physiolog
ical rule that the requirements of adult
diet depend not on the weight of the
eater. hnt on the extent of his bodily
surface. In the case of children this
rule Is further modified. An infant
may weigh one-eighteenth as much a>
grown man, but its surface is more
than one-seycnth as great AS the first
requirement OF the infants food is Ia
replace the heat TINT is continually be
ing lost by radiation from all parts of
the body. the latter fraction determines
the needed proportion of nourlshmont
rather than the former But In the
case of growing child food Is also
needed To supply the increase of bodily
weight. In all, an infants ration may
be five times as much as would be esti.
mated from its actual weight alone
Success
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14
EYES INCREASE IN SIZE.
Change often Results In the I'm
proxement of the Sight.

Change often Results In the Inn
proVement of the sight.
A conversation with prominent hat
ter developed the fact that among men
of large affairs where decided execu
tive ability and strong mental equip
ment were requisite 1t was common to
find an increase in the cranlal develop
ment A more detailed investigations
among some of the larKe metropolitan
hatters revealed the fnct that many
of them had for years by means of an
automatic measuring device kept rec
ordS of pecuiarities of the cranial OF t
line of many of our prominent me1,
which had led to the discovery 60
Which. however, little Importance had
been attached that the skull often
shows Il decided increase in size after
middle age.
Thus. If it is fact that the human
eye depends largely upon the surround
inc bony structure for its size and pro
portion 1t can readily be seen that In
the case of an eye which presents alb
normal visual conditions due to an In
adequate development the increase In
the size of the skull referred To. ne
companied rs II usually Is, by general
ly improved physical conditions. would
naturally tend to corresponding in
crease in the size of the eyeball, there
by contributing 10 u possible neutral
iZation of the visual defect.-Jewelers'
Circular Weekly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14

Honey is Il valuable medicine and has
many uses 1t is excellent in most
lung and throat affections and is often
used with great benefit in place of cod
liver oil Occasionally there is a per
son with whom il does not agree. but
most people can learn to use II with
beneficial results. children who have
natural appettes generally prefer II to
butter. Honey Is laxative and soda.
tive and In diseases OF the bladder and
kidneys II Is an excellent remedy
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14
DR., EnnnOnS'

Monthly Regulator has brought happiness 20
hundreds of anxious women. There Is positive.
" no other remedy known to medical science
that will 30 quickly and safely do the work.
Longest and most obstinate irregularities from
anteed at any stage. No pain, danger, or inter:
ference with work. Have relieved hundreds OF
cases where others have failed. The most DIM
efcial results guaranteed In every instance. No
risk WHATSOEVER. We treat hundreds of ladies
whom we never see. Write for further particu:
lars and free confidential advice. DO not put ON
too long. AlIletters truthfully answered. Re-
member, this remedy Is absolutely safe under
every possible condition and positively leaves
no after Ill effect upon the health Sent by mail,
securely sealed, $500. Money letters should be
registered. DR. j. w. EMMONS CO., ITO Ire
mont St., Boston, Mass.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14

He was smoking and musing over the
ways of the world. odd isn't II" he
said at last, "how few people attain
their ideals In this world?"
"In what way2' inquired his wife
suspiciousy, for she was not woman
to be caught off her guard
"Well," he replied slowly, Il was
thinking of Wilmer when l spoke. He
had an ideal woman that he vas al
ways talking about when he was In
college She was tall and stately in his
dreams, and he seemed to have no
place in his heart for a small woman,
and yet-and yet
"Well?"
"Why, he finally married a little
thing who hardly comes to his shout
der. wonder why 1t was"
Perhaps Fred" she said very slow
ly and distinctly "he is like the major
fly Of other men and was afraid to take
any one OF his size"
He changed the subject.-New York
Times.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14
STARVATION CANNOT
CURE DYSPEPSIA
Miss Clark Tells How She Was Restored
To Health After Years of Suffering.

If you cut off every article of food that
disagrees with you, it will not be long until
you have nothing left.
You cannot cure stomach troubles by
starving yourself.
The sensible, logical course is to get
your stomach into such shape that you can
cat anything and digest it.
Science has at last discovered a pleasant,
reliable specific for the treatment of dys-
pepsia.
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets cure stomach
troubles by supplying the one element, the
absence of which in the gastric juices,
causes indigestion and dyspepsia. They
enable the stomach to digest all kinds of
food and to quickly convert it into rich red
blood.
READ WHAT MISS CLARK SAYS:
II was in q very critical condition. very pale.
could not eat anything. The thought OF food
was distasteful to me. tried RexalI Dyspepsia
Tablets and Immediately commenced to gain |
was hungry for my meals and rclished my food
The color came hack 70 my face, and | com
menced 10 think had cc-1ethng to live for |
can cheerfully recommend Rexau Dyspepsia
Iablets.-ixrrIh CLARK, 9o3 East Washington St
Syracuse, N. y"
We guarantee Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets
Price Csc. Sold only at our store or by
mail
FRANK W. HICKMAN druggist
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14
FRANK W. BUCHANAN, Druggist
For Piles.
Sample mailed free.
One application gives relief.

The continued use of Hum
phreys' Witch Hazel Oil per-
nanently cures Piles or Hem
rhOids-EXternal or Internal,
Blind or Bleeding, Itching or
Burning, Fissures and Fistulas.
Relief nmediate-cure certain.
Three Sizes. 25c., SOC. aud 500. Sold by
Druggists. or sent prepaid on receipt of price.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William and
John Sts., New York.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14
NERVOUS DEBILITY

Vital Weakness and Prostra-
ton from overwOpk 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 Sts, N.Y.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14

81 suppose said the abscondins
cashier 10 the friend who had rum
across him in parts unknown TINT
there WAS II good deal of talk about me-
after | disappcaredT'
81 should think there was" answer
q the friend Why, man, the weather
wasn't mentioned ut all for two
weeks
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14

Towne-You say its impossible for 6
woman To keep n secret?
Browne Yes
Towne How about her age?
Browne--She doesn't keep that a SO
cret She merely tries to-Philadel
phia Press.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14

Clerk want more salary, sir, be
cause am going to be married.
Employer But don't believe in ''un
ions" raising the price of labor.-Puck
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14

Magistrate SO yoH admit having
been engaged in making counterfeit
money!
Prisoner-Yes, your honor You see.
the supply Of the genuine article is SO
very. very short
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14

The world is overloaded with people
who were jlst going TO do something
when somebody else got in ahead OF
them. Milwaukee Sentinel
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14
GEO. {. SAMPSON, DRUGGIST,
KPRoRATE NOTICE..
Sold In Skowhegan

KENNEBEC IS. In Probate Court. st Au-
gusta in vacation December 30, A. -. 1903.
Edward F. Danforth. Trustee under the last
will and testement OF Mary A. smith iste OF
Skowhegan in the County OF somerset, deeeas-
ed, for the benefit OF Clyde !. GILES aud Derne
j. Green having presented his seyeral &C
counts for allowance: ORDERED, That notice
thereof be give three week successively prlor
to the fourth Monday OF January next in the
Somerset Reporter, newspaper printed in
Skowhegan, that all persons interested may
attend at \ Probate Court then to be holden st
Augusta, and show cause II any, why the same
should rot be allow d. Said Edward F. Dan
forth being Judge OF the Probate Court for
said Somerset county and having no iurisdo-
tion. IL l. stevens Judge.
3wl Attest. ". 4. Newcomb, Register.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14
Coal and Wood

have bought the Bixby Store house
and have plenty of room to store house
hold goods or other merchandise. !
also propose to keep all kinds of coal,
and wood to meet winter demands, at
the best prices for my customers and
myself. 3Sf
SEWELL w. SMITH.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14

Everybody knows the phrase "All
the world loves a lover" but very
few people know that Emerson said II
and that he said It in a slightly differ
ent way-"All mankind love lover"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14
j. Kinball
Yours respectfully.

Messrs. ELY BROS II suffered greatly witt
catarrh and tried different remedies without ef
feet. After using one bottle of your Cream Rain
found relief and | cannot praise too htGh
such a remedy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14

II may be safer to steal railroad than a
loaf OF bread hut the railroads are nailed
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14
Rlne Islam. III. Ian "a. 1901.

NIUE lHlhllti III - an ~ lsVl'
Messrs ELY Bros II have used YOUR Cream
Balm In my family for nine years and 1t has be-
come my family doctor for colds In the head.
use 1t freely on my children II is Godsend Il
children.
vo,rs I m
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14
Indigestion Causes
Catarrh of the
Stomach.

9ss many years II has boon supposed sAaa
Gatarrh OF tho Stomach caused indig sselsn
and dyspepsia. but the truth 10 exactly Ne
spposlte. Indigestion causes catarrh. Re-
naatsd attacks Of indigestion inflamss NE
mSoeus membranes lining the stomach and
EXPOSES the nerves Of the stomach. thvs eaus-
Ang the glands to secrete mucin Instead u
~ juices Of natural digestion. This h
aallsA Cataryh Of tho Stomach.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14
KodoI Dyspepsia Cure

ss1lsvss all Inflammation Of the MUCOUS
msmbranes lining the stomach. projects ~
sssvss. and cures bad breath. ssuT rangs, O
ssnss q fullness after eating. isAgssasa.
Ayspspsia and all stomach Troubles.
Kodol Digests What You Rat
Make the Stomach Swest.
@saass only. Regular size, 81 90. holding ~ unae
the TRIAL size. which soils for so osn4a
vVsearsd by Z. o. DEWITT 4 co.. 0hisaGs, u
For sale bysGeOrge E. sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14

The little folks love Dr Woods Norway Pine
Syrup Pleasant to take; perfectly harmless:
ositiye cure for coughs. colds, bronchitis as
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14

Young men should aim high, particularly
when they are shooting OFF toy pistols.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-14

wiz chester Pile Cure is
pleasant tasting liquid remedy which "hsu
taker internally ac.s directly on The lower
bowels. Kills the pile formations the 81 ca
gradually softels and dissuives away the
gtowths and permanent cure is msde sap
positories or surgical operations give only
temporary relief. II tired q these then try
Winchester Pile Cure. Perfectly safe 10 take.
A personal trial is the best test. huy bot
neyer-to-return cure Will tie made. TIE IN
tense itching stops in day or two. II not
cured your money vi ~ be promptly refunded
without argument. The decision OF cure is
LEFT entirely with you. We trust you impNc
itly. Winchester Pile Cure will Also improve
your digestion. build you up, give yoa pure
rich blood and restore you to the pleasures OF
home LIE and business. On u
Sold In Skowhegan by
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-08-16
ROOSEvELTS REBUKE
INDIANOLA POsTOFFIcE DROPS. A
CLASS.
Order Promulgated Reducing to Fourth
Glass Charge of Minnie Cox Re
calls story of Recent
White Revulsaon.

Washington. Aug. 1b.-(special.3---
The reducing OF the Indianola, Miss.
postoffice 70 the fourth class as pro-
'wsIgateh oday kssoalIs, the story OF the
local white Revision against the re-
appointment of Minnie Cox, a negro
woman, as postmistress. the main fea-
lures of which are familiar to the
whole country.
The Indianola postoffice was dtscon-
tinued, or according to the Postmaster
General, suspended, and mail for the
place directed to be sent to Greenville.
thirty or more miles away and In an
other county.
Last January one of Minnie Cox's
bondsmen, DR.. w. B. Martin, was ap-
pointed postmaster for Indianola, and
every effort was made to restore the
office as 1t had been until the agitation
over the retention in Office of the negro
woman.
The receipts of the ONCE held it we'll
up in the presidential class. Minnie
Cox, Notwithstanding her first inten-
ton Of resigning, was kept in office
until the administration was brought
to the realization that no salary would
be coming to her. as under the law the
postmasters compensation was based
on receipts and receipts had ceased al
together on account OF the practical
adjustment of the office.
This chapter of the history of the In
dianola postoffice but illustrates how
the race policy of the Roosevelt admin
istration has given a set back to a
recently fiourishing community.
r. H. Watkins.