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The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12
Must Register and Pay Fee.

1t is now in order for every local
clergyman to send two dollars to the
Secretary of State and receive in re-
turn a proper certificate that he is
aut orized to solemnize marriages.
j Unless they are equipped with such
certificates there will be nothing
doing for them in the line of tying
nuptial knots after January 1st, or, II
they undertake to solemni4e any
marriages, the ceremony is void and
the officiating clergyman is liable to a
fine not exceeding 81 ZOO or imprison-
ment not exceeding five years.
As none of the local clergy can
afford to indulge in such luxury as
81, 900 fine, and as five years in prison
would not be congenial, it stands
them in hand to emulate the wise
virgins of the parable.
i There are good many clergy men
in Maine and solemnizing marriages
/ is one of their most important func-
tions. If they all send in two dollar
| fees to the Secretary of State, that
official will acquire a nice fat roll.
Possibly this was the object of the
law passed by the last Legislature.
Maine Legislatures have never been
niggardly in providing for fees for
somebody to pay.
Section /. Chapter 80, approved
March 81, 1907, provided in substance
that any clergyman residing in Maine
may solemnize marriages under GER
tain conditions. He must be vouched
for by the bishop, the presiding elder
or the clerk of his church and see
that the Secretary of State is pro-
vided with such voucher. AS has
/ been stated, 1t is further important
provision that he shall send so to the
Secretary of State with his apph-
cation and then the Secretary oil
State will send him his commission OF
certificate under the seal of the
State.
AS though that was not red tape
enough another chapter, IS, was
enacted tn at requires all certificates
of marriage intentions issued by city
clerks shall have printed thereon the
following words: "The laws of Maine
provide for fine not exceeding 81 ,JO(
or Imprisonment not exceeding five
years to be the punishment OF any
clergyman or other person who shall
solemnize a marriage within this
State unless commissioned or autho-
rized by the Governor of Maine to
solemnize marriages"
And this all goes into effect January
LIST and that date isn't very far ahead
and there will be lots of couples who
will be wanting to get married next
year.
1t is therefore up to the clergymer
to furnish satisfactory proof of iden-
tity to the Secretary of State and
also to dig up two dollar fee so that
that high and mighty official will sill
up and take notice when he receives
their applications for the commissions
required by the new law.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12
A Windbreak.

A wlndbredE consists Of one or two
rows of trees planted primarily for
the purpose of checking the force OF
the wind The term shelter belt" is
applied to larger groups Of trees which
form forest conditions and serve a
protective purpose. ANY species which
is adapted to the region may be used
for wlndbreaks Where evergreens
will succeed, however, they are more
desirable. since they afford better win
ter protection than decduous trees. A
windbreak consisting of single row
should be composed of densely grow
ing species, with branches close to the
ground.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12
FARM HIN rs.
Setting Ready For Winter ls PART
of Good Management.


! So far as possible everything should
! be put In good condition for the win
! ter. The cows should be put in the
stable nights, where they can be better
fed and cared for The stable should
be put In the best condition for use.
/ both for the comfort of the COWS or
other animals and convenience in car.
ing for them Have good floors aud
stalls and plenty Of light Put in more
windows when needed and there Is
room. Make the stable comfortably
warm. but have sufficient means for
ventilation, so that the air shall not be
close or bad smelling.
The health of the animals should al
WAYS be carefully looked after.
yearly application of whitewash VIII
add to the good looks Of the stable and
is considered a sanitary measure.
There should always be an endeavor
to have everything as convenient as
possjbe for those having the care OF
the stock, as that means much during
the long mouths of winter in time and
labor.
Care OF Cows.
Prices for milk. cream and butter
are high, very high for the time OF
the wear. and may go higher aud con
tinue high through the winter This
nrospect should encourage farmers to
do the best possible for their cows to
keep up a good flow Of milk. Keeping
the COWS In the stable on cool nights
and feeding to the most profitable
point or limit should be practiced.
Do not undertake to winter more
stock than can be well kept, as there
ia no profit In this. Use plenty OF bed
ding. 80 that the cows may be Kept
clean Feed the best combination OF
grains market cost considered, for the
production OF milk along with the wen
cured corn fodder, silage and good
hay. advises American Culuvator. Reg
ularity In all OF the work Is also
necessary condition for the best sue
cess.
Implennsnts and Machines.
with the great scarcity Of help the
farmer finds 1t necessary to supply the
deficiency 80 far as possible by the
use of the best implements and ma
chimes. II costs a good deal on the
average sized farm to get supplied
with these, and they should be made
the best use Of and then well cleaned
and housed
The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12
Movable kienhouse.

Here IN Newport county. Il. l., the
most successful hen men house their
birds In small movable buildings.
We have learned by experience to
build small, cheap houses Of Gull lum-
Der on skids Place them twenty-five
to fifty feet apart In rows aud move
them as often as need be a few feet
on to clean ground, says a writer In
Rural New Yorker. The grass and
weeds win spring up and purify the
ground long before 1t will be time to
cover 1t again. Cement blocks may be
cheap for q permanent building. but |
can see but few situations where 1t
would be best to use them for hen
houses
The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12
Prosperitv In Colorado,

Sugar beet raising has brought about
much prosperity In this section, writes
Colorado man In Orange Judd Farm
err We now have factories scattered
all along the Arkansas valley from the
state line westward. Land values have
gone up wonderfully fast. Some Of US
rattlemen who settled in this country
could have become millionaires had
we been able to guess the marvellous
rapidity with which land values would
Enhance. We knew 1t was great
rountry. but did not expect such Won
ierful changes as have taken place
Irrigated land sells readily at $3.50 per
acre.
This is the season of decay and
weakened vitality; good health is
hard to retain. If you'd retain yours
fortify your system with HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea, the surest way
35c, Tea or Tablets. G.. r. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12

When the stomach, Heart, or Kidney
nerves get weak. then these organs always
fail. Don't drug the Stomach, nor stimulate
the Heart OF Kidneys. That is simply a
makeshift. Get a prescription known to
Druggists everywhere as Dr. Shops Re-
storative is prepared expressly Tor these " eak
inside nerves. Strengthen these nerves
build them up with Dr.. Shops Rest ra'ive
tablets or hquid-and see how quickly
help will come. Free sample test sent on
request by DIR. Shoop, Racine, Wis. You
health is surely worth this simple test. G
X fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12
POPULAR PEARS.

Two varieties That Are Much Valued
by orehsrdists.
The Bartlett pear, an old time favor.
ite Is Of English origin. II is one OF
the few really good pears that grow
everywhere. When fully ripe 1t Is de
licious. The flesh Is white. buttery.
Juicy and Of a musky perfume.
For canning purposes 1t Is prime. and
In commercial use 1t Is said that the
Keiffer Is largely substituted and sold
as Bartlett. The Keiffer ia described
as being raised from the seed OF the
Chinese sand pear accidentally crossed
with Bartlett or some other kind. The
flesh of the Keiffer is slightly coarse
The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12
Charcoal For HOGS.

Hogs that are getting a good deal Of
corn ought to have access either to
charcoal or TO coal slack. says a writ
er In Iowa Homestead. 1t is surprising
how much slnck bunch of hogs will
eat II II Is mixed with little salt. and
our idea has always been that they
would not eat It II their systems did
not demand IT,
The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12
Forever sixty Yeal =

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over 80 years by millions OF mothers
for their children while teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, softens the
gums allays ali pain; cures wind cole, and Is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part OF the world Twen-
ty-hve cents bottle. Be sure and ask FOR
"Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take
no other kind. Guaranteed under the Food
and Drug Act, June Both, 1906, Serial Number
1893,
The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12

The finest Coffee Substitute ever made,
has recently been produced by DR.. Shoop OF
Racine, Wis. You don't have to boil it
tive nty or thirty minutes. made in a min
ute says the doctor. "lIealth Coffee" il
really the closest Coffee Invitation ever yet
produced. Not grain Of real Coffee in il
either. Health Coffee Imitation is made
from pure toasted cereals or grains, with
malt, nuts, etc. Really it would fool an x
pert-were he to unknowingly drink it for
Coffee. g. r. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12
HERE'S GOOD ADVICE.

merchants of L. Raysville. \. V, says: al
you are ever troubled with piles apply Buck
lens Arnic Salve. 1t cured me If them fol-
good 20 years ago" Cures every sore
wound. burn or abrasion. 25c at Sampson 4
Avore and q. X. Fog, S drug store
The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12

You know as we'll as any one when
you need something to regulate your
S yoaT food dSres Doe yo u,' your KID
neys pain, take HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. 1t always relieves,
So cents, Tea OF Tablets. G. R. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12
The Oldest banknotes in the world
are those issued in China, 1897 B. Q.

Hives, eczema, Itch or salt rheum sets you
crazy: Can't bear the touch of your clothing.
Doan's Ointment cures the most obstinate
cases. Why suffer. All druggists sell 1t.
Blind love often transforms two
lovers into pair of spectacles.
my child was burned terribly about the
face, neck and chest. l applied DR.. Thomas
Eclectric Oh. The pain ceased and the child
sank into a restful sleep."-Mrs. Nancy M.
Hanson. Hamburg, n. y.
The loan shark has the coin Of van
tage over people who borrow trouble.
Can't look well, eat well or feel well with
impure blood feeding your body. Keep the
blood pure with Burdock Blood Bitters. Eat
simply, take exercise, keep clean and you
win have long life.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12
BARTLETT PEA RS.

juicy, with pronounced ounce flavor.
II ripens In October and will keep for
some time. Some fine specimens of
Bartlett pears are here shown In the
cut from American Agriculturist.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12

The wise man foreseeth the evil and
provideth himself, but the rain falls
upon the just and the unjust, 80 that
the wise man probably buys more UNI
brellas than almost anybody else in
the long run
The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12

The present war between the to-
bacco growers of the South and the
tobacco trust, will doubtless end i'll
amoka
The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12

People who have more money than
brains are not necessarily rich peo-
pie, however.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12
Company to CoDcede This

In each and every where Sexine Pills do not
bring back strength and steady 10 any man
woman who has used six boxes. the company will
either give without additional cost six boxes more fer
more prolonged trea ment, will refund your hve
dollars The company has been doing this for years
and still does without quibDle or red tape. he.
sides they do you hesitate TO send in your
claim il necessary Sent sealed The Peal Medicine
Company lie eland Ohio Sold by F. W buck
nam, druggist. ~
The Somerset reporter., 1907-12-12

Fortune telling is more strongly be-
lieved in, in Lapland than anywhere
else.
Itct cured in 30 minutes by Wooiford's San
itary Lotion. Never falls. Sold by f. W.
Bucknam Druggist 10
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-04
UNWONTED ACTIVITY AT
CAViTE NAVAL STATION
Big Guns Ordered Shipped, Deotroy
ers Hurrying Back and Mon
tor Being Commissioned

A special by cable from Manila to
the New York Herald SAYS:
"Unwonted activity reigns in the
navy station Mt Cavte over rush or.
ders to assemble and ship to Olong-
apo Immediately ten six-inch gun
mounts which belong to tbs coast
defence outfit carried by the navy
and are intended for use only in
emergencies. There is also much In.
terest in the fact that the destroycrs
Channcey and Barry, now cruising in
the Southern Islands. have been or
dered to hurry to Cavlte.
THE monitor Monterey. out of
commission since 1904. has leen or
dered commissioned without delay
and Commander Hodges. now of the
Rainbow. will command. Ser crew
will be taken mostly from the Rain
bow.
"Rumors as to what the orders may
mean are rife at Cavite."
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2711 WASHINGTON AVE.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA.
Powell TrusfCo.
the race should be good one.

tho race should be n good one.
The second event will he free for
hil trot ana pace. best three I'm five
heats for purse of 500. The entries
Tor this race include IIudgocrnft. S.
boswell, Siiss Clean, Tom Cannon,
Washington, d. c.; l.. j. X. l.. G.
Corhln. Washington, ID. c.. ana Flor
ence Wilkes, l.. G.. Corbin. Washing.
ton. d. C. All of these horses have
marks of 2:20 or under ana the going
In the event should he as fast MS ever
seen at Riveryiew
The final race on the cnrd is n four
ard onc-half furlong running novelty
race, the winner OF the first hcat TAX,
ing $50 ana going to the harm. The
horses finishing first and second In
The second heat OF the race win be
awarded Sis and $40 each. The horses
entered for the event are: Nioless
Mary l.asslc. Tom Lawson. Skyrnn
ncr Freckman, Hazel Baker and Bar
Maid. All OF tho horses have par
tlcipated in races held at the parl,
this year, Tom Lawson winning The
fiye'd ghths mile novelty race Thurs
day in LOG.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-04
SHlPBUILDERS MEET
ERISTs TODAY
Fans Ex Vine Good Ball PlavIno
WIZ gid Time Enemies
Clash.

Some fast and exciting baseball is
looked for by local fans when tho
Shipbuildcrs meet the nine of the
Fort Monroe Artillery School in n
double header at tho Casino park to.
day. The first engagement will be.
gin at 1890 o'clock this morning and
the matinee will be called for 3 n.
m.
GAYLORD, the only "Side.wheeIer, on
the local pitching staff. Will do the
twirling for the homo team in the
morning game and Tante. who has al
ready distinguished himself this sea.
son, will be on the firing line in the
afternoon. Meade, n new man. will
be seen at third for the locals and
Mooney will take care of the initial
sack.
The Artillersts will bring strong
aggregation to this city ana they
hope TO capture 10th games. Millett,
VINO IS well known to local fanatics.
probably VIII pitch one of the games
for the visitors
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Elaborate Program for C. |. U.
Open Meeting Tomorrow Might.
ADDRESS BY NIB. ]. ]. O'OOAHELL
New President of State Federation of
Labor viii Discuss "The Label and
What 1t sianlfies"--Music by spe-
clal Orchestra.

inc Central Labor Union will hold
public installation of officers and
entertainment in its hall. WASH ngton
avenue and Thlrty-second street, at
O'CLOCK tomorrow night An unus-
uaiiy attractive program has l,sen ar
ranged for the occasion and the runc.
ton gives promise of being one of
the most successful of its kind the
organization has yet undertaken.
The address OF the evening will be
delivered by President j. j. ODon.
nell, of the State Federation of La.
Dor. His topic will be "The Label
and What 1t Signifies" There vii,
also be several vocal solos ana re-
Citations by well known local talent.
and two selections by male quar-
tette.
Music for the occasion will he fur
hished by Il special orchestra of 20
pieces furnished by the Peninsula
Musical Union and directed by Pro.
fessor A. V. Smldt The mus cal pro.
gram includes six excellent selections
and should prove treat TO the music
lovers or the city
AT the conclusion of the program
refreshments will be served.
Following is the complete program
Tor the evening:
MUSIC ...... Orchestra
Address-'Objects of the meeting"
President Chas. b. Helm
Installation Of officers.
Music ......... .......... Orchestra
Vocal solo ............ James Ryan
MUSIC ......,. ......... Orchestra
ltecifation Mrs James j. ODonnell
MUSIC ......... ......... Orchestra
Address-"'rhc Label and What 1t
Signifies" State Organizer
James ]. ODonncn.
Selection $3.50. Sears male quartette
Music ......... ....... Orchestra
Dialogue Misses Hutchens and
Johnson and Master Johnson.
Selection .......... Sears quartette
vocal solo ........... Steve Johnson
vocal solo ......... Charles Logan
Following is the program of tho
music 10 be rendered by the orches-
ira of twenty pieces, to be furnished
by the Peninsula Musical Union, and
directed by Professor a. V. Smidt:
Ovcrture-"Fra riavolo".. Auber
Selection from Victor Herberts' sue
cess THE Red MIL" by Otto
Messerere from verdrs III Trova-
tore
Excerpts from Anna Held's now
success The Partisan Model" by
lntermezzo Martinique Will
liam Lorraine,
operate potpourri Marrying
Mary" by Silvo Helm.
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" THEATRICAL 10
xQQQQQQGQpQoo oooooa-,s o o

As n Fourth of July attraction in
the Bnckroe Reach theatre, the John
b. Wills Comedy company will pre-
sent this afternoon Mt 3 O'Clock the
comedy, THE Bogus French Count
The play has been well received
all this week by the patrons of the
theatre and Mr.. Wills has added a
number of new specialties for tho
matinee today, Tonight the company
VIII be seen in the same play.
Last night the crowd was large
one for Wednesday evening.
Next week there viii be Il free at
traction each evening on the pavilion
ut Buckroe when Texana and Rey-
noids the champion rifle shots and
iariat throwers, will be seen at the
beach for the first time.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-04

Miss Lizzie Foley. of Bon Air,
Va. is the guest of Mrs. ]. w.
Foley on Twenty.ninth street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-04
Cruise in Roads.

The steam yacht Ila will make n
three-hour cruise around Hampton
Roads this evening, giving her pas,
songcrs an opportunity of Witnessing
the display of fireworks Mt the EN-
position grounds, National Soldiers
Home Pine Beach. Old Point and
Buckroe Beach. The fare for the
trip will be 80 cents. The Ila is n
stounch. trim yacht, with n plenty OF
deck room.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-04
A Happy Man

Is Amos r. king, of Port Byron, N.
As. ls5 yearsaof age); since sore on
MS sleg. which had troubled him the
greater part OF his life. has been en-;
ugely healed by Bucklen's Arnica
Salwe; the worlds great healer OF
Burns, Cuts, AvnuHSIs and
60 Guaranteed by all druggists.
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turned home after spending a weel,
with friends in this city.
Mr.. Alexander Wilkie. of Camden.
N. D., is visiting relatives on Twenty
ninth street.
Miss Lizzie Foley. of Bon Air,
Va, is the guest of Mrs. j. w.
Foley on Twenty-ninth street.
Misses Otella Walker and Gaynell
Minson, of Richmond, are visiting in
this city.
Misses Pauline and Matte Blan-
ford. of Charles City county, ar
rived here yesterday to visit their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blan-
ford
Mrs. Mcdaniel and daughter, of
Lynchburg, have returned home aft
or visiting Mrs. C. Il. Kinnear on
Thirty-frst street.
Mr.. Clifton Walker has as his
guest his uncle, Mr.. Clayton Walker,
of Charles City county.
DIR. and Mrs. a. S. Cover and son.
OF Narrows, are visiting Rev. and
Mrs d. A. Shenk, on Twentyseventh
street
Mr. and Mrs c. w. Price, of Cliff
ton Forge, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
E. r. Christie. 739 Twenty-seventh
street.
Mr.. and Mrs S. A. Pyle. of New
York, are visiting Mrs. Manus Mey-
ters OH Chestnut avenue.
Mr.. Carroll Brett and his bride
have arrived here to visit Mr.. Bretts
mother on Twenty-ninth street. Mr.
Brett and Miss Fannie Bagley. of
Mckinney, Texas. were married at
Memphis, Tenn. last Saturday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-04

Misses Otella Walker and Gaynell
Nlinson. of Richmond, are visiting in
this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-04

Mr.. Alexander Wilkie. of Camden.
N. j., is visiting relatives on Twenty
ninth street
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5Vare.Evans.

Yiy Ware and Miss Maudn
Sere mafAsed yesterday after.
sthe homsS9f the brides par
n27l Twenty2enrth street, by
Is +. Green. TheR bride is the
&c daughter of Mr. Thos. %.
CHI this CITY. The hsneymoon
spent in Washingtoif phila-
and other northern cifls;
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General Holiday.

pass off very
Sscity. but last night the
he that tho small boy
Arackers will he very
be. All of the&,anks.
tom house 4n&smose
4 kousesgwlll lhe closed
fSsiay and Sunday hours
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-04

Misses Pauline and Matte Blan-
ford. of Charles City county, ar
rived here yesterday to visit their
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blan-
ford.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-04
NGDtHliIlqH'

1t Is near nothing to be without
q house of your own, be 1t ever so
humble. True it is cheaper in most
cases to rent but ly no means salts.
factory. There is pleasure IN looking
after the sllrubbery and Keeping In
good order your own place.
No dread of rent being raised.
No cussln of the owner when repairs
are neglected.
No hurting of your conscience be.
cauae you allowed the pipes to burst.
Instead of burning the fences or
boards of the outhouses. You repair 1t
in time, fix one hinge on the blind or
gate before both are broken. many
little things can he done TO save tho
owner money which cost the landlord
dearly If neglected and which the ten.
ant must pay for in the end either in
worry or money.
We have hundreds OF houses for snle
mt less than you can now build one for.
why not see what you can do with
us. It's little trouble to see us at
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turned home after spending week
with friends in this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-04

Mrs. Mcdaniel and daughter, OF
Lynchburg. have returned home aft
or visiting Mrs. C. Il. Kinnear OF
street.