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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-06

Fresh cod bluefsh and shad at A. r.
Jewett's market.
Ask Bucknam to show you his 10 cent
playing cards.
New neckwear, prettier than ever, at
{ J. Williams.
Samples of new bicycles Just received
a Smiths music store.
Ice Cream in two fiavors served at O..
r hnowltoh Co.'s fountain.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16
A New Field for Women.

Another calling which has been open
ed to women is that OF an officer OF the
law. although it is doubtful II many of
the gentler sex will enter this new
field The city of Honolulu has a wom-
an filling this position. and she is not
only young and pretty but wealthy.
She Is Miss Helen Wilder, and her
father is one of the great sugar kings
of the Pacific, worth several millions.
1t was her love OF children and ami
mails which caused this young woman
of "A to seek this appointment. She
is a mounted officer and wears on her
soft felt hat the silver badge of her
calling She carries a revolver. Not
long ago this unusual young woman
found that the captain Of a vessel
which had lately put into port had for
some slight ofrense locked his two lit
tie girls in a cabin and kept them on
bread and water for three days. Alone
she went aboard the vessel and ordered
the protesting ruffian ashore, where he.
was duly punished
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16
The sarcasric Cnhmnn-

The whip fiicklng hero OF this story
had driven an irascible old fellow a
good three mile journey. when the
fare climbed stiffiy out and slowly pro-
duced big pocketbook cabby drew a
deep breath and prepared to be sarcas-
tic. A watchful constable standing
near prevented all thought OF his re-
lleving his feelings by the use OF pic
turesque terms.
Cabby watched his fare make a
lengthy mental calculation OF the dis
lance he had been driven. select the
exact legal fare. count II twice over
and then prefer II to him. with an ex.
preston on his face plainly Indicative
of Now. then, you dare dispute II and
I'll take your number"
But cabby didn't dispute H. Instead
he promptly accepted IL: but. slipping
his hand into another pocket. he pro-
duced farthing. which he handed to
the fare.
whats this forY' demanded the
old fellow.
zone farden, currint coin Of the rel
Ium. SIR" said eabby. gathering up his
reins. Il druv yer jest the exact dis
lance represented by arr Of thst there
shekel under the three mile you reck-
,ned. / amt got no arr arden about
ne. but II don't matter. You can keep
he change. amt mean. Goodby. sir.
ind God bless you. Geeup. 'orseg'-
london Standard.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16

Molly Canning. living ON Long Isl
and. takes plunge in the surf every
day.
Mrs. Elizabeth Pyle, who lately died
at Paterson. n. j.. during her lifetime
gave $4,000 to charity.
Princess Melinda Mitchell, descend
ant of Massasoit. is being entertained
in Boston by the Daughters Of the Rev
olution.
Miss Ames Of North Easton, Mass.
has the finest collection Of orchids on
the continent. 1t is worth around
100000.
China's dowager empress does not
propose to rely upon posterity for
monument The tomb she is now build
ing for herself will cost 100000.
Mrs. Ingeborg Nelson, mother of
United States Senator Knute Nelson
of Minnesota, is over 90 years Of age.
but retains her health and spirits.
Mrs. Matilda A. Pereau OF Nashua,
N. H., 85 years old, has fifteen chill
dren, sixty grandchildren and sixty
sight great-grandchildren. Thirty Of
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16
How to Be Slender.

How to become slenderI Let the
maiden inclined to embonpoint follow
this advice, and her form should be-
come as willowy as she could wish.
Rise early and take a cold bath, rub
bling vigorously afterwards with a
coarse towel or flesh brush. Take a
cupful of water before breakfast Take
one small cup Of tea at breakfast. some
dry toast, boiled fish or a small outlet,
and baked apple or little fruit. At
dinner. which should be at midday,
take white fish or meat. dry toast or
stale bread, vegetables or fruit, either
fresh or stewed; for supper, toast,
salad, fruit and six ounces OF water.
Hot water with lemon juice In it is
also good for supper. When you have
followed all these rules, and find your
self fairy-like in proportion. then you
may begin to contemplate smart
clothes such as only the slender can
wear
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16
O~OOOO@~~~

Boleros are back
Heavy linens are here.
Panel effects are much used
Skirts are full, especially at the
feet
Many skirts are plated over the
hips.
Heavy linen, heavily embroidered. Is
ideal.
Lace trimmings match perfectly in
color.
Glorifed shirt waist suits are en- evil
dence.
Bib-shaped fronts distinguish many
smart waists.
Rather large sleeves are gathered
into snug cuffs.
The littlest bit Of ermine gives an
exclusive touch.
A frock OF crepe de Paris in ruby
red is much admired.
1t takes a graceful woman to bring
out the real beauties OF the redingote.
Many OF the fur stoles have three
nttle tails falling from the back OF the
neck.
Short blouse coats of chinchilla fur
are becoming. youthful, and, to put 1t
mildly, expensive.
Plated skirts are stitched down five
or six inches at the back and ten to
fifteen at the front.
Black chiffon made over white is not
so somber and is far more youthful
than the dead black
Charming taffetas are shown, OF
white ground with hair-line checks In
green. pink, blue or red.
Clusters OF Alpine edelwelss are
nsed with good effect on a big toque
IF fluffy brown beaver cloth.
For little maids there are cunning
silk petticoats, as frilly and rustIing
is their mothers silken skirts.
The lace yoke of an old gown may
,e transformed into a pretty bodice
accessory by adding a ruffie Of lace or
let.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16
"Do,,t. - for tbe Hom,

Don't be afraid Of a little fun al
home Don't shut your house lest the
sun should fade your carpets, and your
hearts. lest a hearty laugh shake down
some Of the musty old cobwebs there.
Therefore let the fire burn brightly
at night and make the homestead de-
lightful with all those little arts that
parents so perfectly understand. Don't
repress the buoyant spirits of your chill
dreD; half an hours merriment round
the lamp and ireside of home blots out
the remembrance OF many a care and
annoyance during the day. and the
best safeguard they can take with
them into the world is the influence OF
a bright little domestic sanctnm.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16
FOLLOW ONE llNs IN CRIME
Lawbresksrs seldon branch Out Into
New Ficids, Expert Says

New Fields Experc eays-
Criminals seem to be the strongest
kind OF fstahsts," remarked Judge
Men, % Pittsburg. recently. Judge
Men Is widely known as an authority
ON criminology. and his long expert
ence as prosecutor. judge and lawyer
has given him unusual opportunity or
studying scientifically the causes and
characteristics OF crime.
Il have noticed that when GRIM
inal is arrested after finishing one
sentence. the second charge is gem
orally the result OF u crime almost ex-
actly the same as the one which nrst
got him into trouble. II seems like
strange kind OF fatality. I've known
instances where one criminal has been
arrested and punished i've or six times
ON charges exactly the same.
what makes them do it, I'm not
sure can explain II satisfactorily. but
know II to be the case. II has oc-
CURED to me. and possibly this is the
simplest explanation. that the reason
for criminal adhering strictly TO one
line OF work is the same as the fascina-
ton which holds gambler TO table,
although luck is against him.
Each failure or loss shows the vie
tim point which he has hitherto been
ignorant OF. and II Is easy to convince
himself that next time he will escape
that mistake.
And so II goes. Ever the next time.
just one more chance. and then anoth-
er. ever confident that the luck must
change and that each turn OF the wheel
leaves him just that much better
equipped and that much more likely
10 win. finally. Then there is the des-
peration. the unconscious and gritty de
termination TO make success OF the
thing.
IF he fail. and Is arrested. convicted
and punished. the process OF the law
simply goes TO show wherein his first
Job was bunglingly and poorly carried
out. The first feeling OF resignation
that follows the bitterness OF punish
ment is when he tells himself that next
time he Will not repeat the error which
led TO his detection on the present oc-
casion. No sooner Is he out OF the
penitentiary than he assays again TO
try his luck. this time carefully avoid
ing the mistake which FIRST brought
him to grief.
1T Is a well-known fact that no
criminal. no matter how expert or how
daring. can cover up all his tracks.
The very best OF them will leave at
least one loophoie. will commit at least /
one error which eventually fastens the /
guilt on him. The poorer criminals |
leave clews. according TO their skill /
or experience. SO our imaginary crook.
the second time he plans job. while
he carefully avoids repetition OF his
first error. Is almost sure to make some
other one. And so on. each succeed
Ing crime and detection pointing out
TO him the lines OF his weakness. so
that he Is irresistibly led onward to
his destruction"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16

gress frothed at the mouth when the
deed OF acquisition was laid before II
for ratification. and the light was won
by the administration only after en-.
countering the most strenuous Oppo=i.
ton. The price. S7.2Do.OoO. was paid
out. 50 the general verdict had II. for
a huge expanse OF territory that would
always be n burden TO the govern.
ment. The Idea that Il would ever
yield a dollar to the citizens OF this
country was pooh pOohcd
IL Is not necessary 10 dwell on the
history OF Alaska-to tell the story Of
the discovery OF its gold and thou.
sand and one other sources OF wealth.
A resume OF the facts ns they are to-
day Is sufficient to make the story i'm
presslve and to show that the future
Of Alaska has only begun.
In 1861 Il imported nothing from
and exported nothing TO the United
States. In 1903 It bought from the
people Of the United States so.2GG.50i
worth OF all kinds OF merchandise and
sent us s2i. tG7. Is7 worth Of gold. cop
per. tin. silver. nsh. furs. fertilizers.
wool and numerous other products Of
the country. In other words. In one
year alone II paid back 10 ia nearly
3. 100000 more than the government
paid for the territory I'm 1851. and
added to the actual wealth OF the
United States during the same period
three times the amount
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16

Of the original purchase price. when
the acquisition was made II was felt
that we had paid sI.20O.OOO more than
the territory was worth: to-day Its
mineral wealth In unknown, but has
been conservatively estimated by fair.
iy competent authorities at 100000
600. a realization in one item alone OF
considerably more thnn 1000 per cent
on our original investment. Its fur,
fish and oil industry Is worth not less
than s75.OOO.O0O, or over 1000 per cent
more than we paid for the entire terri.
tory. Thirty seven years ago II was
not believed that Alaska would pro
duce any crop, but one. OF ice and
snow; to-day, as result Of expert.
ments conducted by the United States
Department Of Agriculture, II IL
known that II has not less than 3d.
100000 acres OF tillable lind, which
will be worth about $40 an acre when
fully brought under cultivation, add
Ing to the value OF the country 81 200
10000, or 1900 times what It cost
M to buy the country thirty seven
years ago.
The reiteration Of that purchase
price In tables OF comparison Ia good
thing. II shows what harvest we
have with the expenditure Of a hand |
rul Of seed In 1908 the fish catch Of |
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16
Good Hou.rkeener

Must oversee many things herself.
Must be patient but firm with those
in her employ.
Must not disdain to pick up duster
and use it occasionally.
Must see that more than the mere
surface dust is removed.
Must have a place for everything
and see that everything is in its place.
Must have the homework planned
for regular days, and adhere to the
rule.
Must take a personal interest In the
condition Of the refrigerator and its
contents.
And should go to market at least
once a week.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16

all sorts was worth over 100000.
aud the amount OF gold produced near
~ sii.Oo0Ooo. Compare those Two
items alone with the original prize of
Stewards lee box" yet thirty seven
years ago had anyone asserted that
IL would produce anything having an
annual value OF $1,000 they would
have been dubbed crazy. And tho
treasure box OF the Territory has only
been Scratched nj that No one
ever dreamed it, trade would ever give
employment TO single ship. but Il Is
now one Of the greatest s,imniants 10
the shipping trade Of the Pacific eoast
last year over Tuo vessels having
cleared from its several ports.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16
A Dreaded Quilt.

Queen Victoria was an expert and
indefatigable knitter. During the
Egyptian campaign she and the ladies'
OF the household employed themselves
I'm knitting quilts, which at the end
OF the war were sent to Netley Hos
pital for the use Of the wounded. One
Of these, made entirely by her Majesty
and bearing an elaborate v. X. I'm the
center. was the coverlet par excellence
Of the institution and in universal de-
mand for time. In assessing the
claims Of the candidates for the honor
Of sleeping upon It the medical stan
naturally gave the precedence TO the
most severely wounded. and as the
most severely wounded was the one
most likely to die very soon, alas. an
evil omen attached Itself TO the distlnc-
ton, the climax OF which was reached
one night when a poor soldier feeling
something touching his bedclothes,
woke up with persplration pouring
down his face and cried out, "Oh, sir.
DO anything you like with me, but for
Gods sake don't give me the qulltp
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16

ton OF intent. Integrity and good luck.
became the friend Of princes and tho
financial hacker OF an empIrs. Ills iva
sons were made barons by the En-
peror Of Austria In is22 These able
young men became the financial heads
OF Ave strong banking establishments
In leading European capitals. Jacob.
the father Of Alpbonse. being assigned
to Paris. Baron Alphouse IL prvml.
nent In French social and educational
circles and IL the possesscs " $50
100000.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16
Stair Carpcfa.

When buying stair carpet get an
extra yard and fold 1t in at each end.
This extra length will enable you to
shift the carpet sometimes higher,
sometimes lower, and so to get it worn
evenly. II this precaution be not
taken, the edges Of the stairs will be
worn out while the untrodden part re-
mains quite fresh and new looking.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16
Ncw rhotoarnphln nrrlnr.

An Italian named Luciano Butt has
perfected Photographic apparatus
capable Of registering the Incredible
number Of 1900 Photographic impress.
sions per second. The most minute
and least rapid and casual movement.
Of birds and insects on the wing.
which have hitherto defcd science.
can. II ia claimed TO be registered with
accuracy. thus opening new world OF
natural observation 10 ornithologists
The films used cost $40 a second for
The 1900 Impressions.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16
To Launder Laccs.

In laundering battenberg and renais-
sance laces it is better not to iron
them. Instead, pin a white flannel
cloth to the ironing board, and over
this put a clean white piece Of cheese
cloth. Pin the lace down carefully at
all the scallops and points, and stand
the board near radiator or register
where the heat will dry it quickly.
The results are far more satisfactory
than using an iron, and the lace will
last twice as long.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16

her descendants voted for President
Roosevelt on Nov. s last.
Miss Doris Clark won the gold medal
offered by the Montana State board OF
education for the best essay by pub
lie school student on Pioneer Day"
Nine. Makaroff, widow OF the Rus
sian admiral who went down with his
ship before Port Arthur. is one of the
most beautiful and cultured women in
Russia.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16

Be Friendly on the Way.
have journeyed on LIES highway till
the dial points to noon,
And I've learned some useful lessons
on the way;
/ have proved them DER and DER. and l
prize them more and more.
And l think you can depend on what
l say.
You may hold yourself aloof, and may
think it is a proof
That you're made of some superior
sort of clay:
But you'll always find it pays in many
different ways
To be friendly to the people on the
way.
If the day is dark and dreary, and the
way is rough and steep,
And some weary sister falters on the
road.
You will never feel the weight, be the
burden small or great.
If you turn about and ease her Of her
load.
And you'll often see the time when a
sovereign's merry chime
VIII be a friendly offering most meet
When to give little sum, some mishap
TO overcome,
Will keep some needy sister on her
feet
have learned that shabby garments
often clothe noble soul.
And misfortune lies in wait for great
and small;
Better help friend to-day who is strand
ed by the way
For who knows but that tomorrow We
may fall
Then speak out before the crowd; let |
your voice ring clear and loud,
And put your heart in every word you
say,
For friendly word. you know, or face
with smiles aglow,
May help a downcast sister on the
way.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16
WONDERFUL ALASKA
How Stewards Ice Box IL Contributing
to the >ation'. Wealth.

When the treaty for the purchase OF
Alaska was negotiated with Russia
In 1867 the act met with practically
general opposition from all sources in
the United States. A few far-seeins.
almost prophetic. officers Of state pre-
dlcted great future OF wealth aud
importance for the country. but Con
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16
ON OF IHf GetsTtST
flNAsciIRS N INT wORt D.

Baron Aiphouse De Hofhschiid. born
Ia Paris. July =. 1877. Is the head %
the great banking business established
by hls grandfather. Mayer Anselm. az
Frankfurt am-Main In iTsS This ~
marshbie founder Of remarkable
family. born IN comparative obscurity.
Hs the result % a fortunate combina.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16
Knife Cleaning.

Old scratched knives may be made
to look like new II tallow is well rub
bed on the INSTRUMENTATION candle
will do-and then knife powder.
Scratches and stains will quickly dis
appear.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16
sorry lie Smoke.

Boarder (wnrmly)-Oh, | know ev-
cry one OF the tricks of your trade. DO
you think I have lived in boarding
houses 20 years for nothing7
Landlndy (frigidly)-I shouldn't BE-
At all surprised.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16
Keeping Track OF Tra1swalrer

Trackwalkers for certain Massachu.
sctts railroads are now required to
wind registering clock at certain
points every hour, and records ara
kept. to be examined weekly by tho
superintendent
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16

IL man has a pretty view from
his door, visitors who come to loaf and
vidt decide that his soul Ia sor,ifd be-
cause he doesn't stop work TO "a
mirs Il
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16
Pension. for Au-traItsn ornhan.

Every child In Australia not sup
ported by parents receives govern
ment pension for support until he Is
IA years old, hence there are no orphan
nsylums.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16

One isn't necessarily wealthy be-
cause he has more money than brains.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16

The average woman is as touchy
about the unrellabIlity Of the family
clock as she is about the rickety family
piano.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16

The illustration shows a skirt of
cream panne cloth There are five
stitched panels alternating with panels
that have double-stitched inserted plat
in center. Stitched band of same Dor
ders the plated panels. Finish OF small
gold buttons and cream soutache. Suit
able for cloth.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-03-16
net.

Wooden spoons should be used al
cakes. II metal spoons are used they
get ground down at the point and also
wear out the saucepan.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1905-05-05


TIE Indian believes there are Boa
constructors Ia ~ streams o. North
America and also that the South Amer
lean tnpir llves m North Amarica. He
calls the boa constructor the iste-ach-
warnaysr and calls the tnpir nocasob-
mer.
The Indian believes be has = cure and
preventive for rabies, o. hydrophobia.
He also believes b. can cure any snake
bite on earth. from o ground RATHER 70
q velvet tail OF diamond RATHER. An
Indian never was known g 80 mad
rrom dog bite Or die from a rntuers
bite. while other RACES succumb to the
venom VI a snake Or 90 mad from the
bite Of a rabid dog.
The Indian when In battle and fatal
y wounded believes that II bis medi-
cine man can reach him with bis bitter
medicine before he dies Il viii give him
instant relief and be will be able to es-
cape from the battleheId- He thinks
every man Il honest until he nnds him
out In which event be loses all conf
dence In him and never gets over Il.
The Indian never makes up after
falling out with any One He may speak
to an enemy az he passes, but dies with
the hatred IN his heart.-Eufnuia Jour
nal
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1905-05-05

me Winter palace Of the cars was
built In blood. Almost every stone Of
the walls and every square yard Of the
plaster lining them cost a life. Mich
olas had given The order that the PAL
ace must be rebuilt In a year, and
what was human life against the des-
pots WIFI Blk thousand men were
kept at work day and night with the
palace heated az 30 r. TO dry the walls
rapidly. while the temperature out
side was often % degrees below zero
n The men could only work with ice
packs OF their heads. and, experience
ing q daily change OF 90 degroea they
died BY the every day. BY the
end Of the year the death roll was
some thousands. but the palace was
finished. To understand the full mean
ing Of this achievement It should BE- re-
membered that the Winter palace - a.
large as buckingham palace. Kensing.
ton palace and TIE NationaI gallery
London Globe.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1905-05-05

Il lately heard" says a writer in T.
P.hs London Weekly. "of . country
Inn which bOasted for its sign. The
JRckaSs.' Word corruption like, this
has given many quaint signs to our
bOstelries. Among the better known
inns are The GOat and the Compass
corrupted from the words. GOD en-
compassoth Us: The Bull and Mouth,
from the Boulogns mouth after TIE
naval combat before BoulogDe hasbOr.
and The Pig and WHISTLE from the
peg and wassRil.' abiding 70 the peg
driven into the old wassall bowl ID
mark the point 20 which the topeI
might drink as his turn comos round
Tho sign. cOmmOn In Lancashire. Of th'
Stanley arms. N eagio carrying
child. is popularity referred TO as INT
Bird Of Bantlin'.'"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1905-05-05

Rev. Mr.. Williams was the COnGre-
gatiOnal minister In the village Of
WinslOw, Ne. several years ago. One
evening. Says q correspondent Of the
Boston Globe. four young people called
at the DsrSonAee. Two Of thOm wisbed
to be married.
The papers Ia the case were legal 70
Mr.. Willlam0 performed the ceremony.
The other couple acted a. bridesmaid
and best man The groom was the son
Of q well known man In the town. and
as the happy couple were leaving the
patronage The young man whispered to
Mr.. Williams;
"Just charge Il to father. paEpOa- II
will be all right"