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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-17
Wbere Esf In Beat,tv

In Tunis when q man wants to take
another wife he picks out a girl and
then carries to her father a pair OF
bracelets and pair Of anklets from
one Of the other ladies Of his house
hold. The bracelets and anklets are
slipped on the young woman. and sev-
eral months are allowed for her fat.
tening. She must fatten until she
completely fills the four ornaments or
otherwise the man has a right to re-
fuse her, for In Tunis fat is beauty.
and permanently slender girl has no
chance of marriage.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-17

Little Robbie was entertaining Mr.
Geezeley while Miss Tripperson was
upstairs adjusting her back hair and
giving her face few final dabs with
the powder puff
my sister says you amt got no idea
Of humor." said Robbie.
Indeed" Mr.. Geezeley returned.
when did she say thatT
"Jist after you was here the last
time. She said she seen you lookin'
st yourself In the mirror several times,
and you never laughed wunst "-Cleve-
land Leader
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-17
He Could Not Cry.

When certain eastern state county
court was about to open Its session re
Gently the discovery was made tai
the court crier was absent. A substi
tute was provided, and the court had
less messenger boy dashed In with q
telegram signed by the absent crier
The missive was handed to the judge
who read:
"Wlfe's mother died last night. VIII
not be able to cry today. "-Brooklyn
Life.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-17

Thomas Jefferson the founder of the
Jefferson family of actors. was re-
membered curiously In the will OF
Weston, who was himself an esteemed
iember of Garrick's company. IVES
Dn's Will contained this Item
II have played under the manage
nent of Mr.. jefferson at Richmond and
received from him every politencss. |
therefore leave him all my stock OF
prudence. 1t being the only good quail
ty think he stands In need Of"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-17
He that plants thorns must never
expect to gather roses. Pilpay.

If real coffee disturbs your Stomach, your
Heart or Kidneys. then try this clever Coffee
imtation-Dr. Shoop Health Coffee. Dr.
Nhoop has closely matched old Java and
Mocha Coffee in flavor and taste. yet it has
not a single gram of real Coffee in it DR..
shoop's Heath Coffee Imitation is made
from pure toasted grains or cereals, with
Malt, Nuts, etc. Made in one minute. No
tedious long wait. You will sur, ly like it,
Get free sample our store. q. K. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-17
Recall Maonifcence,

THE Muckroyds have new fat.
believe"
Yes. and 1t Is something magnif-
cent too The bathroom IS 50 spacious
TINT II Is possible to have two Turkish
towels In 1t at once."-Judge.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-17

A brand new swindle has been
worked on Maine farmers. A glib
canvasser has been vaccinating trees
to protect them from the rayages of
insects. Ten cents a tree was his
price and his process consisted of
boring a small hole in the trunk and
putting in a little white powder.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-17
Administrative Notice

The ubscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed Administrative in
the state Of Maine On the estate OF Alfred
Walker. late Of Los Angeles in the state OF
California, deceased. and given bonds as the
law directs All persons having demands
agatns; the estate Of said deceased are desired
10 present the same for settlement, and all
indebted thereto are requested to make pay
nent Immediately. 4. [. Stiip hen Of GardL
ner. Maine has been duly appointed gent Of
said u ate.
october Sd. l,17
3w Il MELISSA l.. WALKER
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-17
A Heated Discussion.

whats the matter with the fire
Mter? Been swallowing too many
lames?"
Nope. He's been drinking too much
lrewat cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-17

A noble heart. like the Hdn, showeth
Its greatest countenance in its lowest
estate.-Sidney.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-17

If you cannot obtain what you want
he most, be as happy as you can with
second choice. which is perhaps the
aeest you can get.-Manchester Union.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-17
Commissioner Notice

Somerset IS. Flagstaff. Me, Sept D 1877,
We, the unders igned. having been duly ap-
pointed by the Honorable Augustine Sim
mons. Judge Of Probate within and for said
county. Commissioners to receive and decide
upon the claims Of the creditors OF I. James
Eaton. late of Flagstaff Plantation, In said
County. deceased. whose estate has been
notice agfeeably. to the order OF the said
Judge of Probate that SIX months from and
after September BIRD. have been allowed TO
said creditors to present and prove their
claims. and that we Will attend TO the duty
assigned us at 3 itler & SaVage's Store on the
18th day OF October. 1877 and the BIRD day Of
March 1905. at seven OF the clock in the after
noon OF each OF said DAYS 3w40
CARL ~ASAGE1 c,,-,t..ta,ars
RAY NILES COMMISSIONERS
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-02-28
According to the Hazleton star


ard for the past few weeks Lehig.
Valley detectives have been doing
sleuth work among the employees OF
the company in that city, and it has
been said that at least one employe
has been trapped by the operations
of the plain clothes officials. 1t APP
pears that detectives have been sent
out over the entire system to get evi
dence against negligent employees
and particularly those who visit sa-
looms while on duty and guZZle beer
and simular beverages. If the detec-
tives discover any emplOye in the
act of violating the rules of the com
pany snap shot of the offender is
secured rnu this is turned over to
the officials higher up. An employe
of the road was dismissed just re
Gently and when he demanded an
explanation he was shown a picture
of himself standing with his legs
crossed at public bar and in the act
of blowing the foam from chuck Ell
of suds." 1T is said that Il number of
the company's employees have been
discharged as result Of the work of
the detectives.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-02-28
Traffic on the Williamsport

Traffic on the Williamspo:t {
North Branch railroad was held up
for three hours Monday afternoon by
plle-up of three freight ears at the
Muncy Valley station, and Tuesday
the wreckage had not heen cleared
away by the crew that worked in
cessantly since the smash at 5 O'Clock
in the afternoon. Northbound trains
were delayed for hours and the south
bound trains We're running behind
their schedules throughout the entire
day as a result of the accident.
While a freight crew was doing
some switching at the Muncy Valley
station the brakes on the ears failed
to work and box cars started down
the switch and the main track mt the
same time colliding at the place
line. One freight car was toppled
over, another was hoisted into the
Tic WIS III
between the debris. The mishap oc-
cured only few minutes before the
northbound passenger train was due.
and it was necessary for them to
wait until the wreck train from
| Hughesville arrived on the scene.
Word was sent to Hughesville
Immediately and the wreck crew
was hurried to the station. For three
hours they worked to clear the track
and allow the passenger to pass the
wreckage. On account of the single
track system it was with difficulty
that the trains mAnouvered about
the pile-up, and the entire switching
place at Muncy NalIeyswas utilized
to the greatest advantage. Tuesday
| workman We're busy clearing away
the debris aud unloading the car
that had toppled over completely.
Damage to the the goods in the box
cars was the extent of the loss, as
none of the cars are beyond repair.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-02-28

Postmasters and postal clerks have
been notified that the Government
will issue stamp books containing
twentv-fo l-ccnt stamps at 70 cents.
4 dozen 2-cent stamps have been
in that form for some time. and the
books have proven SO convenient
that it was decided to issue the 1-cent
books also.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-02-28

The managers of the big Granger :
picnic at Williams Grove must pay
5. II. kinttr of Lemoyne. a suhstan-
tial sum AS compensation for the
death of his son, Ralph, age Il years,
at the picnic last August. While the
boy was watchingEsome women who
were firing at target, drunken
woman fired at him so badly that he
died in an hour. The woman fled
and was never found. The father
brought suit for so, 600 damages and
the case WAS settled before it came to
trial.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-02-28

The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Unions, National and State, are
offering prizes for essays written up
on topics assigned. Knowing
that there are bright, intelligent
young people in Sullivan County who
should have the opportunity of com
peting with the young people in
other parts OF our great nation.
The w. c. T. L. of Forksville, Pa.
hereby offers the following cash pri-
zes, viz. 81 for the best and 81 for the
second best essay to be written upon
the topic, "The Value of Total Absti-
nence to a Life" Contestants will
kindly observe the following rules
and regulations.
|. Contestants must be between
the ages of fourteen and twenty years
and residents OF Sullivan County
3. Material may be collected from
any available source, but the essay
must be original; composed and writ
ten by the individual submitting ii
aud must contain not than six hund-
red or more than eight hundred
word.
! 3. If contestant be member OF
any school the name of school and
teacher should accompany the man
uscript, so that due credit may be
given.
4. All essays must be sent to Miss
Sara A. Huckell, Forksville, Pa. be.
fore April |, 1907. contest closes strict
~. on above date.
Competent and disinterested judg.
es will award the prizes and the es
say receiving the first ize will be
available for use in the State Con
test, if worthy.
BY Order or Comm
The last of the monthly teachers
meetings will he held > ,turlty
March ,, 1907. at Lopez, Dushore
Soncstown, EaglesMere, and Hills
grove. No meetings will be held Il
EStella and Skunk.
Meeting convene at 1880 Pm. Pro
gramme; Course of study as outlinet
for seventh month.
j. r. Reese Killgore
County Superintendent
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-14
PLAN TO MAKE THE
TRADES PARADE
A HUMMER
ALL SORTS OF NOVEL
FEATURES PLANNED
American Lumber COMPANY
and Santa Fe Shops viii
Make Usual Big Showing.
Display viii Break Record,

The committee in charge of the an
nual trades display parade. to be held
this wear as usual on Thursday morn
ing of fair week. is actively at work
lining up the corporations and BUSH
ness houses which will take part in
the procession. The committee is GO
ing 10 make this years parade the
record-breaker. and as a starter has
secured practically all Of the larger
corporations in the city In hearty CO.
operation. The santa Fee shops has
already sionifed its intention, through
the lines officials, to enter the
parade with a line Of fioats hat Will
beat all %nrevious displays. while the
American Lumber company. which
made a snlendid showing last year.
has sieni"od its intention to make
even a better display this year. Man
aeer J. II. O'Reilly. OF the Occidental
| lfe Insurance company, has intimat-
ed that his company would have
something extraordinary TO enter in
the trade. while the travelling men
have appropriated $500 for the con-
struction OF their portion of the show.
just what form this display will take
is a secret carefully guarded, but from
the men in charge ii Is likely to be
startling. The usual prizes are to be
offered this year, although more at
lentlon is 10 ne shown To the trades
and business features Of the event
In the past. when the tendency
has been TO give the greatest attention
to The flower show. A number of out
side firms have asked permission to
enter the parade this year, and entries
of this kird are now being considered
by the fair officers. Denver and KAN
CITY Wholesale houses having ask
permission 10 have representation
In the line. The Thursday parade has
p splendid foundation this year in the
bands. two troops of cavalry and In
dams and horsemen galore. one of
the chief features viii be the troop of
horsemen gathered especially as an
for Governor George Curry.
who has been invited to head the pro-
cesst0n. \ committee has been APP
pointed to arrange for this escort with
distractions to get Loco men. Sheriff
Perfecto Armiio Is chairman of the
committee. with Judge Romero, OF
I'D Albuauerque and Colonel John
.orrodaile as his assistants. The
says three thousand horsemen
viii be % hand il he has To scour
VERY precinct I'm the county.
a large number Of business houses
lave ALREADY signihed their intention
o enter floats In this years parade.
md from All Indications II will be the
and most elaborate since the
was i~naugurated.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-14
WHOLE CLASS AT WEST
POINT MAY BE DISMISSED
Trouble Mead for Cadets Who Gave
Plebe Silent Treatment.

New York. Sept. 13.-The silent
treatment" given a plebe at West
Point. 1t Is stated in dispatches re-
ceived here, has resulted i'm a elasn
between the .olebe class and the COM
mandant at the Military academy. cHi-
onel Robert Lee Howe. which THREAT
ems to deplete the supply OF Tie
United States army officers four years
hence. for Colonel Howe issued an
order two days & to the effect that
unless the cadet was relieved entirely
OF the silent treatment" he would
dishonorably discharge the entire
class.
A cadet. the son Of a wealthy Chi
cago man. is the young man around
whom the trouble centers. He is a
plehe and. it is stated, received the
silent treatment" not only from his
" class, but from the cadets In the
other classes. because of a complaiAt
he Is alleged to have made when h.
was mildly hazed by a fellow class
mate. The cadets. IL is understood,
have determined to remain firm in
their attitude.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-14
SAN MATE0 MEN ARE
LOOKING FOR A CINCH
CORRESPONDENTS SAY They Would BE
Willing TO PAY Five Dollars II Ton
for Hagan Coal. Delivered.

The following letter from san Ma
teo. y NJ. received by the Morning
Journal Yesterday. will prove interest
ing to the albuquerque consumers
who are paving $3.50 a ton for their
coal:
"San Mateo. y. NJ, Sept. II. 1907.
Morning Journal. Albuquerque:
w are glad to see the stand you
are taking against the Goa combine
In the interest of the people, Let the
good fight go on until the people can
get their lust rights. So we. the I'M
d~crsigned. VIII agree to take our coal
through n arrangement that can be
made with the Hagan mine. not to ex-
s. or thereabou per ton, for
such time regardless Of the prices that
may be made by the present dealers.
S. II. MOTLEY.
T.. ". DUNN.
n. B.-We Will further agree that
we viii take four ons each, to be de-
livered as soon as convenient.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-14

Washington. Sept. 13.-If COlone
Howe. commander of cadets at WIS.,
Point. threatened to dismiss the Whole
class of cadets because the members
had sent one OF their number - Co.
ventry," he overrated his authorize,
according to the officials OF the war
department. for the power of dismiss
al in such cases is confined to the
president himself. The comnandani
coulG only suspend the Offending ga
diets and recommend dismissal.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-14

r.. Napier OF Colfax county, as a menu
her Of the mounted police of the ter
ritory. He vas appointed to hll the
vacancy caused by the resignation OF
+. II. Vance. The commission dated
from September T. 1907.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-14

This disease Is caused by a derangemen.
or thu stomach. Take a dose OF Chamber
lain's stomach and Liver Tablets 10 correct
this disorder and the sick headache vii
disappear. For sale by all druggists
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-14

Lost IN New York" Friday even
Ing : attraction az the Elks' thcater,
is not as new as some of the Offer
ings r%ecentlv seen by our theater-
goers, this fact perhaps being respon-
sible for the unlimited faith the pub
lie seems To have in the performances,
for there is not a particle Of doubt but
that the piece is playing 10 larger re-
turns than any of the new bidders for
public ~natronaee. for the great East
river scene. with a practical steam
launch with a carrying capacity for
ten persons. the realistice escape of
Jennie in the row boat. Madison
SQUARE garden and other familiar
scenes In and about the metropolis.
still bring capacity business 10 this
ever welcome comedy drama, Prices,
20. 80. so and IS cents.
EAsTERDAY's WATERMELO>s AND
CANTAIouPFs AT THE MONARCH TO
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-14
Authoritative Millinery

We display Tor the Inspection % our fuends AID
patrons ne most varied beautiful and exclusive
suiss Boz fal millinery that we have ever shasn
wsith our vindss dispisys
rhe arusflc snd cderute rarran color harma-
ues the nee snd heaaufui Imported fcathefa
sesers and Hbbans The ,siifsi enansmAnship ahd
ire vide diversity &c sffies Ell camhins ie make
This display The auihontsufs millinery showing =
the ssas.n.
Oar display y original raaisau moaeis tasether
sta copies ana adapiauoas Suitable Or ne Amer
isan msrkst IL absolutely cempiete. and ths ladies'
r Nsaaasreus are ceraiaHy inviied 20 assn tsem-
selves = uhs eprsfturiiy ~ oassrrlns ne latest
80 nsrsst modes.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-14

Bunines. enterprises may be roughly
riaassd as those uhich vii prosper from
pubncitv. and those which viii not
Ne very reputable business I'll prosper
from conceairnent and secrecy Nc Tarth'
whifs pushes. "a fan 70 prosper from the
riKht ssrt of puhifcffr.
Hpuse-hreekefs are not adtern@efs
h~ause-huiidern are. burglars -hHnia nrrfff
sdeauste conceaiment-merchants adeauai-
publicity.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-14
CO,UNG VERY SOON.
Lost In New York Booked to Pia,
Here.

Manager Matson has booked for a
n nights engagement at his popular
PLAYHOUSE that famous production,
Lost in New York" It's date with us
ONE on September 20, and from the
wav reDorts are coming In our people
can EXPECT to see the grand old play
completely remodeled and I'm a fine
new dress. vet with that touching story
still uDDermost throughout. and which
has lived for eighteen years.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-14

New Mounted Policeman.
Santa Fe, n. NJ. Sept. IA COM
mission was issued this morning to j.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-09
FIGHT TARIFF AGREEMENT,
Several Manufacturers Associations
Consider Arbitration Matters,

NEW YORK, July y, Tho journal Of
Commerce Says Il learns that domestic
manufacturers largely under the leader
ship OF tho American Protective Tariff
Association OF which William +, Wakc-
man, former appraiser Of the port, Il
secretary, are 10 conduct syatcmatie
campaign against tho German tariff
agreement. Mr., Wakcman haa received
many letters from various representa-
tive organizations and Ia giving In re.
ply advice that Is calculated to con.
tralizc efforts on effective lines, Already
several manulaeturers' associations
throughout the country have had meet
ings and have drafted resolutions OF
protest, but Il Is In the direction OF
bringing pressure TO bear on eongrca.
sional representatives that the most ae-
tive work Ia expected This means that
the contest is acknowledged TO DO q
stubborn one, which cannot be settled In
q day or In a month, but which must
drag along until the new congress
meets
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-09

II a man knows anything Of his own
anatomy ha must be aware that his
stomach In q magnificent organ and
entitled to the utmost consideration:
knowing that he will eat at the Palace
whom ne can conserve its safety and
comfort, by eating only the best
cooked. best served and most oornpcn-
aatlng meal In the city OF Astoria.
day. ornight. II Is always tho same.
and the Palace habit iS ono that pays
TO acquire Arthur SMITH In mas
ter OF tho art Of preparation and SER
vice. OF all things edible,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-09
STRUCK THEIR GAIT.
Bohemiars Defeat St. Johns In Ten In
ming Game BY 4 To 3.

The Bohemians took the St. Johns
nine into camp on Sunday afternoon
in l0.inning game that was interesting
from start TO finish.
Several brilliat plays were made on
both sides inelading four double plays
and the eloseness OF the score shows
that the game was interesting, II was
fielding game from start TO finish and
when II il noticed that in the whole %
innings but Ave balls were knocked out
OF the diamond. Il win be seen that a
fast snappy game was played.
Not until the tenth inning was the
winning run scored. 81, Johns came 70
hat and retired without scoring In the
last half OF this inning the fireworks
started.
Wroten was frat up and In his des'
pcrate efforts TO drive all the air out
OF the park, famed out Brake fol
lowed with a hit; Graham lined out a
safe one advancing Brake to second ;
Pool then came 10 the plate and with a
mighty swat sent the bali straight over
third, scoring Brake, the winning run.
The attendance was au improvement
on the Fourth OF July game and such
bali as was played Sunday viii GER
tainly still further improve It, The
following Is the score:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-09
EIGHT NEW GRAND OPERAS,
Oscar Hammefstein Arrives Home From
Europe and Makes Announcement.

NEW YORK, July s.---oscar Hammer.
stein who arrived from Europe Satur.
day, has given out his plan for the
coming season at the Manhattan Opera
House He will present eight new grand
operas never before heard in this coun.
Try, revive seven faycritcs and produce
four oi the Wagnerian operas, In aldi.
tion to the regular repertoire, For
these various productions, Mr., Hammer
stein has re'engaged most OF last years
company and added a number OF sue
cessful European singers new to this
city, The season viii open on Monday,
November 4. with the production Of
"GiocondaH with Mines, Nordiea and
Sehuman- fIeink, The scenic and other
equipments for the new operas and re-.
vivals will require, II Is stated AN ex.
penditure oi over 100000.