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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-11
A Cheerful View

When Ozas Ransome of potteryille
saw the bill rendered by the physician
who had miniStered to his ills for three
days in New York he puckered his lips
and gave shrill whistle
My stars. OH. you aren't going to
give that man any such sum of money
as that. now, are you?" demanded his
wife, with much spirit. You know it's
extortion-you know But, to her
amazement, Mr.. Ransome placed his
hands in his pockets and tipped back
the hotel chair in a position that indi-
Gated peace of mind.
Nov. see here Eudory," he said
TRANQUILITY, Il didn't sense it at first
but when you consider that in Potter
vile I'd have had 10 be sick most six
months to run up a bill o thai size
we've got something to be thankful for
that | was took with that spell here
stead of ut home
Mrs Ransome pressed her hand to
her forehead
But euppoSing YOU had only been
sick those three days at home. and
she began with bpwildered air. tnd
ing small comfort in her husbands rea-
soning why then
"We've no need to suppose" said
Mr.. RanSome. with cheerful irmnesS
We've got 10 take the DEGREES of PROV
idence Jest as the1 come. You dwell
on the thought of my being saved six
months in bed righl in the heal o sum
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-11

Henry Smart. the English composer.
played Il tine Urgan in London church.
aud his recital after service attracted
much attention But one morning aft
er Il selection from one Of Mozart 5
MASSES Il church warden came INTO the
organ loft and begged 10 inform Mr..
Smart thai they had decided that they
could not have such jiggy stuff played
in their church.
Very we'll. sir" WAS the answer; III
shall be altered "
Next sunday dirgclike sounds pro.
eeeded from the organ, and the warden
congratulated the player on the sol
emn and elevatinE effect of the mu-
sic 4 am glad you like H. answered
Mr.. Smart DOUBTLESS if play it Il
little quicker yen will see the reason
why it affected YOU And, suitng the
action to the word, the popular strains
of Jump Jim crow. r"Souuded from
the organ After This Henry Smart
played what he liked London Tele
graph
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-11

In the twelfth century not less than
Fifteen epidemics of disease and many
famines carried off the people of Eng
land. The thirteenth century saw
twenty plaques and nineteen famines,
while the fourteenth had II black rec
ord of disease In 134S the black
plague" or BLACK death which WIS
brought into the country from the
east. caused the death of 100000 per
sons in London alone while in Europe
altogether 25,0U00 people fell vie
Tins to rs ravages. In l4S5 the
sweating sickness appeared i'll Eng
land, causing great destruction Of hu-
man life 1t reappearcd AT various in
tervals for n century thereafter The
last terrible visitation of the plague
in England was in l6G4- 66. by which
100000 lives were lost in London alone.
This epidemic was followed by the
great tire OF lGG6. which destroyed IT,
OOO houses. including all the most
dcnsely populated portions of the city.
The rebuilding of London with some
regard 10 sanitary laws appears 10
huve put the first check ON the epidem-
ic Diseases that had previously devas-
tatcd its population
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-11

Many women long for child 10 bless
their homes, but because Of some de-
bility or displacement of the female
organs they are barren.
Preparation for healthy maternity is
accomplished by Lydia E. Pinkham s
Vegetable Compound more successfully
than by any other medicine, because il
gives tone and strength to the entire
female organism, curing all displaee
ments, liberation and Inflammation.
A woman who is in good physical
condition Transmits to her children the
blessings of a good constitution. Il
not that an incentive TO prepare for a
healthy maternity?
II expectAnt mothers would fortify
themselves with Lydia E. Pinkham S
Vegetable Compound, which for thirty
years has sustained thousands of
women in this condition. there would
be great decrease in miscarriages, in
suffering. and in disappointments at
birth,
The following letters to Mrs Pink
ham demonstrate the power of Lydia
f, Pinkham's Vegete BILE Compound in
such cases.
Mrs. l.. c. Glover, Vice President of
Milwaukee Business Woman Associa-
ton, of GA Grove Street, Milwaukee.
Wis, writes:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
@ was married for several wears and no
children blessed our home The doctor said
had a complication of female troubles and
could not have any children unless could
be cured For months took his medicines,
trying in vain for a cure, but at last my hus-
band became disguised and suggested that |
Many Ncmen Nave Been Benefited b,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-11

try Lydia E. Pnkhams Vegetable Com
pound this did, and ] improved steadily IN
health, and in less than two years a BEAUTIFUL
child came 70 bless our home. Now W. have
something 70 live FOR. and All the credit Is
due TO Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable on
pound
Mrs Mae P. WharrY Secretary Of
the North Shore Oratorical Society
/ The Norman, Milwaukee, WIS, wri les
Dear Mrs Pinkham-
:" was married for five years and gave
birth TO two premature children. Lydia z
PinkhAm's Vegetable Compound was recon-
mended 10 me, and am 80 glad took it, for
il changed me from a weak nervous woman
TO strong, happy and healthy one within
seven months Within two years a lovely
little girl was born which is the pride and
JOY OF our household Every day | ble~s
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for
the light, health and happiness it brought TO
our home
If any woman thinks she is sterile
or has doubts about her ability to carry
child to mature birth let her write
to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, whose
advice is free to all expectant or
would-be mothers She has helped
thousands of women through this anx-
ious period
Women suffering with irregular or
painful menstruation leucorrhPa dis
placement liberation or Inflammation
of the womb that bearing down feel
ing or ovarian trouble. backache, bloat-
ing or nervous prostration, should re-
member that Lydia +. Pinkham NeRe-
table Compound holds the record for
the greatest number of actual cures
OF woman's ills, and accept no substi-
outs.
Mrs, Plnkhan's Advice and Medicine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-11

When # Is necessary 10 relieve ones
thirst abroad, If the cup be tilled quite
full and placed to the mouth in such
an inch below the under lip. one can
drink from the surface of the water
In this way no part of the vessel II
which some particles Of poisonous mat
ter may still be clinging, will touch the
delicate skin of the lip. II is hardly
necessary to add that the water which
adheres TO the mouth and below the
lips should be removed by handker
chief and not by the tongue
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-11

got. True there are but fonr rooms Ia
II. but no place could be half 50 dear.
You could transform It into home.
Margot | have no jewels but those OF
my love TO give you, Margot, but you
know that is true
"You shall cruise In a Yacht on sum
mer seas" continued the deaf Old king
land all Paris and London shah rave
of your beauty and your ~plendor"
"We could slip off together 10 the
park. whispered the jester TO listen
TO the band GA Sunday evenings Don't
you remember what you told ne under
those moss draped trees HAT night =
The queen toyed with Aer fan and
sighed L love you, ! love YOU |
love You" ehanted tire Jester passion
ately
AS my wife" resumed the king.
you will always be thc queen of
scenes like this" III" eyes Of the
queen swept the house before hef tier
upon Tier Of beautiful women ia gur#
geous gowns and jewels. men whose
admiration and preference counted for
IA great deal. and. abOXe ail else the ut.
mosphere of wealth and culture and
beauty could she afford 10 reject it
ALP
4 am old" the king continued sadly
AL that is left in life for me Is you
Surely for the few years remaining
could you not share them with me-
Think gently-"what it would mean
to you afterward. l ask no love
4 am young" the Jester whispered
eagerly Il love you. Things are be.
ginning to change for the better with
me can you afford to sell yourself
Margot. for gold? What are the kings
millions to my love, Margot:'
Into the eyes of the queen a great
light suddenly leaped but she sighed
again when she looked al the king
One by one the maskerS We're strag
Cling up to say good night Far over
head the musicians We're playing again
IF Ever ! Cease TO Love- the carnival
air. The king bent YEARLY toward her
Shall come for my answer tomor-
row." he asked patiently. Then. with
lItSH dIuOI. lou W III uOl Wink lne
worlds way weeping when the coach
man bids you ride, your majesty?" he
questioned pleadlngly.
MY love"-the testers lips touched
her hand-'lf you choose the palace,
who will keep my home" The queen
suddenly caught the clowns fingers
with "A thrilling grasp. Quick as
thought he slipped ring on the third
finger of her left hand
The king and queen had risen to
depart
Il shall come for my answer at to.
morrow" he reminded.
why why not take it tonght?' the
queen asked shyly. Il can never mar
ry You. your majesty, because am to
wed another"
ITO we'd another" the king faltered
pitifully. flowed another"
This is he, your majesty the queen
replied. turning to the jester.
Think the king pleaded. "Think"
THE queen has thought" the Jester
announced in manly tones And he
knelt and kissed the cold hand of the
king
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-11
SHERIFF'S SALE.
STATE.0F MANI.
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seh' % aamase' am hiteea dollars ami torty-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-11

Concerning the shooting of candle
through II board correspondent
writes we selected weather beaten
pine fence board as a target and load
ed the gun with three drains OF black
powder followed by an ordinary
'stearln candle. which tilted tightly
The candle passed through, making n
clear INT hole, and buried Itself In the
sand back of the target The candle,
while somewhat torn, WIS still far
from shapeleS~
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-11

Pawnbrokers in china are the bank
ers of the people and could not be dis.
pensed with. The poor Ghinafnan. IN
like the poor European doe, Not Wear
his winter clothes until they are fiji on
ly to be discarded When the Chinese
officials order that summer clothing
shall be donned, the poor Gh!uaman
pawns his winters suit. and with the
proceeds supplemented by a little cash.
he redeems his previous summer CART
or buys new attire. PaWuhroklng,
writes Mr. cunningham in the Chinese
Soldier Is to the respectable China
man Of limited means a weekly round
Itching piles? Never mind If physicians have
failed TO cure you Try Doan's Ointment. NJ
failure there SO cents at any drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-11

It is n waste Of energy to oyereat
But how many persons are tempted to
crafty tie pnlate long after the de
mands Of hunger have been satisfied?
1t Is from this class that a large per
centage of inyalds is recruited
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-11

Mrs Sweet Do YOU find il econom-
ical to do your own cooking? Mrs,
Burnem-Oh, yes; my husband doesn't
eat half as much rs he did when we
had q cook
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-11

your income. ! am not man Of ex-
pensive tastes, Shc-Any one who
wants to marry me- Is a man Of very
exnenSlVe In stea
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-11
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the Yer
Best

bSsl,
~ have been using Chamberlain
Cough Remedy and want to say it is the
best cough medicine have ever TAKEN y
says Geo. l. Chubb, a merchant of Har-
Ian, Mich. There is no question about
its being the best, as it will cure cough
or cold in less time than any other treat
ment. 1t should always be kept in the
house ready for instant use, for a cold
can be cured in much less time when
promptly treated. For sale by G. R.
Foeg, Skowhegan; l.. c. Williams,
Athens; Sullivan Newton, Jaokman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-11
FOR SALE,

Standing Lamber on the Joshua H8rns place
Man O Il the plaef vii show tue Lumber AZ O.
ton. Mass. or KENIsTON < Co. Attleboro
Mass. 3mlSs
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-11
QUEENS
CHOICE
BY CAMPBELL MACLEOD

Copyright, 1895, by D. {. Macleod
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-11

Send ,;c for the REPORTER ; months
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-11

Many Women Nave Been Benefited Mecn
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-18
GIRL IS FOULLY MURDERED
MYSTERY IN BRONX RESEMBLES
 FAMOUS PATERSON CASE.

Young German Woman Loses Life De-
 lending Her Honor-Had euarrelled
 With Her Mother mud Left Home
 Went Back to Get Her Clothing and
 Was Killed on Lonely Path-De-
 tectives Find Clue and Arrest n
 Driver.
 New York, Sept. 7.--The body of the young woman found under what is known as the haunted oak" just off Pelham road, near Liberty street, The Bronx. Saturday, was identified to-day as that of Augusta Pfeiffer, twenty two years old, whose home was on Pelham road, only a few hundred yards from the spot where she was discov- cred. s,yvs~.
 Owing partly to quarrel with her mother over a trivial matter she left home three weeks ago and had been llv- ing with a family named Greiner In the lower part of the Bronx. Two weeks ago Augusta returned to her home to get some clothing she had left. She took away part of it, and to get the rest made an appointment to meet her brother Paul last Wednesday even ing in Pelham road near the place t,nt, 1nHs the appointment, but his sister did not appear. The girls family are respect able German people and have lived in this country twelve years.
 That the girl had been slain in de- lending herself was evident from all the details of the tragedy. The nature of the crime and the Brutality of the persons who committed it has aroused the police to their utmost efforts, and detectives are following crews in every direction. In many respects the mur- der of the girl suggests the famous Bosschieter case in Paterson, N. J. Coroner O'GorInan early this morn | ing QSth) issued warrant for the ar- | rest of Joseph Girard, driver, charg- ing him with the murder. Coroner O'Gorman said:
 we have traced the movements of Girard up to the time or the murder and to within two hundred feet of the place. We have also traced the move ments of the gird up to S:30 o'clock or Wednesday night, when she bearded a Throgg's Neck car. The two undoubt- edly met. The mans clothing has beer found in the home of Mrs. Julia B. Me Mahon, of Pelham Road, near Eastern Boulevard, and consists of overalls and jumper. These are smeared with blood The last seen of Girard was when ht left home on Thursday morning at o'clock"
 The warrant charges Girard witt homocide. Edward Harmed, a hack uriver, and Julia McMahon have been committed to the House of Detention 1 as witnesses.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-18
NORWAY AND SWEDEN
 BURY THE RATCHET
PEACE COMPROMISE DETAILS HAVE NOT YET BEEN
 GIVEN OUT.

Quieter Feeling PreVaiIs-SOme Didi-
 cuIties Yet to be Overcome but They
 Cannot Lead to Open Rupture
 Frontier FOrtresses to be Dismantled
 -NOrway, it is Said, is StIH Making
 Extensive Military Preparations-De-
 cisiOn on Wednesday.
 Christiania, Sept. 17.-Peace between Sweden and Norway being assured, a quieter feeling prevails here. News from Karlstad, however, is still await ed with the keenest interest, and there is anxiety to learn the details of the compromise. The press is unanimous in hoping for speedy settlement of the questions. There are some misgiv- ings entertained that peace may have been bought too dearly, but all the newspapers express relief that peace has been secured, provided it is on an enduring basis.
 The Aftenposten says there are still some difficulties to be overcome, but that they cannot, according to human calculation, lead to a rupture.
 The candidacy of prince of the house of Bernadotte for the Norwegian throne is now considered to be set aside.
 Stockholm, Sept. 1S.-Nothing is known here regarding the details of the compromise reached by the Swedish and Norwegian commissioners at Karl stad, but it is reported that all the frontier fortresses except that of Kongsvinger will be dismantled. The newspapers echo the public expressions of satisfaction over the report that a compromise has been arranged.
 The Svenska Dagbladet says: If Sweden is to be able in the future as tt the past to fulfill her historic mission as the outpost in the north for the pro- lection of tie Germanic race, then in this controversy the lesser must give way to the greater -...... Reports continue to be published here from travellers to the effect that Nor way Is engaging in extensive military i preparations and in the construction of temporary Notifications, special activ- ity being noted during the past week.
 London, Sept. 1S.-The Daily Mirror | publishes a statement from Fridtjof Nansen to the effect that the fortresses \ of Kongsvinger and Fredricksten will retain their modern works, the other new fortresses being demolished. The explorer adds that "Norway's future government will be decided by a refer endum and will probably be a mon archy." a.f~r. @kG.&. ,s-,1jA. ...s..:i
 # Professor Harald Hjarne, a member 1 of the Swedish riksdag, admitted to the Daily Mirror that Sweden had consent ed to the retention of the new parts of the old fortresses. He added that Swe- den would probably construct new forts outside the zone of neutrality, op- posite Kongsvinger and Fredricksten.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-18
SCENES AT STRICKEN AVON
TOTAL FATALITIES BY FRIDAYS
 EXPLOSION ELEVEN.

Hundreds of Curiosity Hunters and
 Souvenir Gatherers Visited the Af-
 fIicted Hamlet Yesterday-Other Vic
 tims May Die-TwO Funerals Yester-
 day, Moore TO-day-Question of Re-
 building the Works - TownspeopIe
 Hope It May be Done.
 Avon, Sept. 7.-From far and near, on foot and in all sorts of vehicles, people by the hundred came here to- day to see the ruins of the Climax Fuse compary's factory, burned on Friday last, by which seven persons were. in- cinerated and four other persons have since died of fatal burns. The sight of people streaming into town was re- narkable one and through it all there was little excitement and the visitors departed as quickly as they came. There were no more deaths during the day, and tonight several of the pa- tients who were seriously burned were reported to be quite comfortable.
 Two funerals occurred in town, those of Charles Dimock, who died during Friday night, and of James Joyce, who was burned in the factory. The former funeral was conducted by Rev. E. F. McGregor, of the local Congregational church, and the interment was in the Avon cemetery. Rev. Father J. E. Clark, of CollinsWille, officiated at the requiem mass for Joyce and the inter- ment was in the cemetery at Collins vile. Both funerals were attended by many people, and there was much evil dence of the sadness felt by villagers for the victims of the disaster.
 Tomorrow morning services will be said over the bodies of MT. and Mrs, Burke and Miss Nora Ryan, and the interment will take place at Bristol. Arrangements for the funerals of the other victims whose bodies have not been removed elsewhere have not beer completed, but they will not be delayed probably beyond tomorrow.
 The most seriously hurt, and for whose recovery some anxiety is felt are Michael Mccarthy, Patrick Lough- man and Wellington Case.
 As far as is known here no steps have been taken to rebuild the factory but the coming week this matter Is ex- pected to be decided. The making ot fuses has been one of the industries oi the town for more than a generation ! and many people have obtained theil livelihood from 1t. The townspeople although grief-stricken over the disas ter, are desirous of having the, plant rebuilt. The loss by fire is said to be fairly well covered by insurance.
 The ruins of the factory were sur rounded nearly all day by a curious crowd of people, among whom were moi a few who were looking for souvenirs Fire had thoroughly destroyed materia used in the factory, so that what bits were carried away were mostly 0 charred wood.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-18
HIS MONEY DIDN'T COUNT
WEALTHY FRENCH TOURIST
 COULDN'T LAND.

Promptly Deported on Steamers Ar
 rival at New Workable Has Prison Record and His Sister is the Notorl-
 Ous Mme. Terese HuInbert, Now serv-s
 ing Time for Stupendous Fraud in
 Connection With the Crawford Es-
 tate. ..-.-
 New York, Sept. 17.-Ron1aine Dallr- ignac, brother of Mime. Tflerese Hum m bert, now serving a sentence in France on swindling charges in connection with the Crawford estate, was orderea deported today by the board of inquiry Of the immigration department after q hearing on Ellis island. Daurignac ar rived in New York Saturday on French line steamer, and in an lnter- view he said he came to, this country partly for the purpose of observation and travel. <. . s3s ss,.s .s,ss.. :,
 The law under which D'aurig1lae *,. was ordered sent back to France torolds the entry into the United States of a man who has served sentence in pr1s- on for other than a political .offense. Daurignac was convicted in France of irregular practices in. connection With certain insurance deals. He claimed, however, that his offense was of 9 political nature and said:
 T was charged with being an access sorry to the forming of an unlawful corporation and was tried, and was serl- fenced to two years and a half for that offence My conviction was due entire Tyr to the influence of my political ene- mics. My grandfather and his father before him were both French senators, and it was through his enemies that l was convicted. I had no idea that my serving a. term in a French prison would bar me from landing in your country.
 q have plenty of money. This trip 1 is but visit with a view of making this country my home. have travelled everywhere on this globe and one of the places have been most anxious to see | is America, and I regret very much 1 that I have not been allowed to land
 When after the brief hearing the chairman curt1y remarked: Ordered | deported," he simply shrugged his shoulders, and said, "Af, that-is what I expected" He was then taken to the detention pen, and will probably be sent back on La Touraire when she sails Thursday. t..t.@.1,'..
 Daurignac declared, after his deporta ton had been ordered, that he would write a letter to Immigration Commits sioner Wachorn, asking that he. be al lowed to visit New York before being sent back. He was well supplied witt 1 moneg. f