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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22
The Address on the Letter,

at is not spelling alone that has
been smittga by the hand of the de-
stroyer." lamented the postman. Pune
tuation has also gone by the board.
When 1 first began to handle United
States mail ten years ago the direc-
lions on envelopes were punctuated
according to schoolbook rules. Abbre-
viations were finished OF with a pc
Rod. names were followed by a comma,
and 80 So Now the envelope that Is
properly punctuated is rarity. Some
times, Just out OF curiosity. take time
to look carefully through a bunch Of
letters. Out of. say, twenty, more than
half Will be entirely destitute OF pune
tuation marks In the few cases where
an attempt has been made to punctu-
ate hysterical dashes take the place
of the periods and commas that once
prevailed. New York Globe.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22
Marsden sat with his head turned

Marsden sat with his head turned
away. with his right elbow resting on
the table. his hand raised. and her own
revolver pointed at his head.
She dared not startle him. She saw
that he was meditating. There WAS
but second to spare.
With the flight of bird she sprang
to bis side
Erred" she cried and knocked down
the hand that held the weapon.
1t exploded. There was a cry from
behind the screen. 1t fell toward them
and the body Of Weston. still with his
own revolver In his hand. but with a
bullet from Sylvia's pistol In his heart.
plunged across the screen to the floor.
my God" said Marsden. and then
he lost consciousness.
In Weston's pocket was found the
album from which Whittakers name
had been torn. Marsden's explanations
were clear aud convincing.
A month later he and Sylvia were
married, but she shudders when she
recalls that night and thinks what an
other moment of delay In reaching
home would have cost her.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22
Star Sterilization.

Much of the beauty of the stars de-
ponds upon their scintilla ton. The
multitudinous flashing of their tiny
rays gives a wonderful life and bril-
lance to winters night. The great
star Sirius excites the most admlra-
ton when. near the horizon, 1t corus-
Gates with rainbow hues. But the
astronomer would be glad If he could
put stop to the scintillation OF the
stars. That unsteadlness OF their light
Is one Of the chief obstacles he has to
overcome In studying them with the
telescope. Sterilization has generally
been regarded as due only to slight
disturbances In the atmosphere. But
as recent observations have shown that
red stars scintillate less than white
ones 1t has been suggested that the
causes for some Of the essential DIFF
ferences In the scintillations of differ
ent stars may be In the stars them
selves There Is no doubt. however,
that the main cause OF scintillation de-
ponds upon the condition of the air
Minneapolis Journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22

1t Is often urged that eloquence and
affectatlon are inalienable, but | main
tain that the peculiar pronunciation Of
certain words-if that constitutes af-
fectatlon-is a pardonable fault, Of
which many eminent orators are them
selves guilty In vast cathedrals and
large halls where the acoustic proper
ties are of an unusual order II Is clear
ly manifest that some RECOMMENDATIONS
are preferable to others. for some
words by the very composition of their
sylables are not so far reaching In
their sound as others SO that II ruse
ls adopted to gain the desired effect
surely 1t Is detrimental to no one
London Academy
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22
Benefit OF Peeraue.

Every one may not know what the
term benefit Of peerage" implies. A
peer can demand private audience OF
the sovereign to represent his views on
matters of public welfare. For treason
or felony he can demand to be tried by
his peers. He cannot be outlawed In
any civil action. nor can he be arrested
unless for an indictable offense, and he
Is exempt from serving on juries He
may sit with his hat on in courts of JUS
tice, and should he be liable to the last
penalty of the law he can demand
silken cord instead of a hempen rope
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22
III. ah.u. and hia Nara.

A youth with untouched face walked
slowly past barber shop. then back
again, then passed and repassed, each
time dra wing nearer and nearer. FL
nally. as though he had Just reached
a determination, he turned In and hand
ed his hat. coat and collar to the Off
ciatlng shine" When 1t came his
turn he got into the chair with an air
OF assurance which was rather out Of
keeping with his haunted eyes.
Hair cut?" querled the barber.
Nav; shave" said the youth. Just
once over, and be kind O. careful OF the
neck whisker"
The barber put his hand over his face
to hide a grin and went to his lather
cup He turned on the hot water and
passed a wink down the line until ey-
cry barber had his gaze that way.
Then, with ponderous care, he lathered
the face and coolly began shaving his
customer with the back OF the razor.
Does she pulll' he asked after a
bit.
"a leetle raw" said the customer,
with fine discrimination. Got "a wire
edge. hasn't lt?'
The barber replied by stropping his
own hand violently, then resumed
shaving with the back of the razor.
"How's that?' he said.
"Fine as silk" said the customer
now grown veteran II tell you it's all
In the stropplng, Jack. Baltimore
News
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22
Sell Winding Watches.

matchmaking Is no longer what 1t
used to be-" said a collector. Where
will you find today artists making and
selling readily watches worth $1,000
apiece2 Brequet was the greatest
matchmaker the world has ever seen.
He was a Swiss, but he lived In
France. The watch collector who
hasn't Brequet timepiece has a sad
ly incomplete collection. Brequet
watches were the acme of beauty, of
originality and Of accuracy. One
played q tune every hour, another had
on It's dial little figures that danced,
third was self wlnder. They were
very ingenious, those self winding
watches They worked on the pedom-
eter principle. The motion Of the
body In walking kept them wound. |
have a Brequet self winder, and some
times, out of curiosity. carry 1t for
week. My stride winds 1t. 1t never
runs down, and 1t keeps, after all these
years. fairly good time."-New York
Press
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22
His Cheerful Invita- ton.

Although Johnnie's and Willie's
mothers are warm friends. those boys
are always fighting each other After
recent battle the victorious Johnnie
was urged by his mother to go and
make friends with his fallen foe. She
even offered to give him a party If he
would go over and invite Willie to
come to that festivity. After much
urging Johnnie promised to do as his
mother wished. So the party came
off at the appointed time and was vio-
lenuy enjoyed by all present But
Willie did not come.
Now. Johnnie, you did invite him 2"
asked Johnnie's mother.
Eyes, l did! Yes. ma'am, invited
him" answered Johnnie. II invited
him." he added refectively. land
dared him to come. "-Harper's Week
10
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22
Proof OF His Innocence.

A southern negro was brought into
the courtroom, accused of stealing
neighbours chickens,
Mister George Washington Shin
topp, did you steal those chickens2
asked the judge polntedly.
mo, sab, jedge. All Is toe spectacle
To- dat"
"But 1t is stated on good authority
that a bundle Of feathers was found
in your back yard the day before
Christmas"
DAT 'snneratlon, jedge. des proves
nah innocence COZ how could de fed
ders be found In nah back yard de
day befo' Chris mus when nah wife
didn't pluck dose chickens until de day
after Chrs'mus" -Circle.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22
Sharks and the Oead Whale.

The presence OF AEy large quantity
Of easily obtainahie food Is always
sufficient to secure the undivided at
tention of the shark tribe. When cut
ting In" whales at sea, have often
been amazed at the incredible num-
bers of these creatures that gather In
a short space Of time, attracted by
some mysterious means from heaven
only knows what remote distances. 1t
has often occurred to us when whal-
ing In the neighborhood of New Zea
land to get a sperm whale alongside
without a sign of shark below or
bird above. Within an hour from the
time of our securing the vast mass
of flesh to the ship the whole area
within at least an acre has been alive
with a seething multitude of sharks,
while from every quarter came drift
ing silently an incalculable host of sea
birds, converting the blue surface of
the sea into the semblance of plain
of new fallen snow.
The harpooners and officers from
their lofty position on the cutting
stage slew scores upon scores by sim
ply dropping their keen edged blub-
Der spades upon the soft crowns of the
struggling FISH, the only place where
a shark Is vulnerable to instant death.
The weapon sinks into the creatures
brain, he gives a conclusive writhe or
two, releases his hold and slowly
sinks, followed In his descent by a
knot of his immediate neighbors. all
anxious to provide him with prompt
sepulture within their own yearning
unconstitutional Review.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22
puttinn La the stina.

Clara understand that Mr. Feath.
erley paid me very pretty compll-
ment today? Ethel-Yes. What was
Il? Clara-He said that among the
most beautiful young ladies at the par
ty was Miss Clara Smith. Ethel with
a coughl-Yes, noticed you among
them. london Mail.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22
ForOver sixty Year,

MRS. WISSLow'S SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over 90 years by millions OF mothers
for their children while teethinY, with perfect
success 1t soothes the child, softens the
gums allays all pain; cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve
Druggists In every part OF the world. TWEEN
ty-ive cents a bottle. BE sure and ask for
"Mrs. Winslows Soothing syrup. and TAX o
no other kind. Guaranteed under the Food
and Drug Act June 30th, 1906 Serial Number
1893.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22
EVERYBODY SHOULD KNOW"

says {. G. Hays, prominent business man
of Bluff, No., that Bucklens Arnica Salve is
the quickest and surest healing salve ever
applied to sore, burn or wound, cr to a
case of the piles. I've used it and know
what I'm talking about" Guaranteed by
Sampson < Avore and G. K. Fogg, Drug.
gists, 2sc.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22

"Most people have red letter days
once in n while" observed the pretty
girl sweetheart, as she put the pc
rused misslye back In its envelope,
"but every day Is a read letter day for
e."-Norr1stown Times.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22

"Your foreman perspires freely,
doesn't hep
Eyes. he doesn't; his perspiratiob
costs me SIS a day."-Houston Post.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

Vital Weakness and Prostra-
ton from overwork and other
causes. Humphreys Honeo-
pathic Specific No. %, in use
over 40 years, the only success
full remedy. 81 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, $8.
Sod by Druggists or sent prepaid receipt Of proe
Hmphrsys Med. Co., William & John Sts., Me-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22

Constable to the orator)-Now. now!
You mustn't call him such names as
that
Cabman Gin frenzy)-Him wot smash.
ed me cab an killed me 'oss an left me
a elpless cripple! Wot the - do yer
expect me to call ina 'owlin' hangel7
London Judy
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22

Cheapest accident insurance-Dr. Thomas
Eclectric Oh. stops the pain and heals this
wound. All drug gista sell It.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22

The events Of fortune are unexpect-
cd and therefore can never be guarded
against by men -AxionicuS.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22
Hardly.

Cabman (sltting In the street amld
the ruins of his cab and horse, to driv-
er of the bus which occasioned the dis
aster)-You -! II ii! -
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22
Attracting Attention.

"When ordering champagne some
people are not satisfied with the pop of
the cork"
HNof"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22
State of Maine
Public Notice

In conformity with the provisions Of Chap
ter thrJy-tao Of the Revised Statutes, and
upon the petition Of i've or more citizens Of
the state, and deeming it f5r the best inter
est Of the state. the Commissioners of Inland
Fisheries and Game, after due notice to all
persons interested in the subject matter Of
said petition and public hearing thereon in
tie locality to be affected. AMI ieem.ng II
necessary AMI proper for the protection and
preservation Of the inland ash a the STATE,
hereby adopt the following needf-l Rules and
Regulations relating TO the times ana places
in which am the circumstances aa Ter which
inland hsh may be taken i'm ,se waters Of
Cold Stream and all tributaries If sal stream
IN Somerset County
Rules and Regulations
section /. II shall be uulaUn. fr four
years from the first day OF august. a. ID.
la13. for any person 10 take. catch or kul Or
have IN possession III one day more Than ten
pounds OF trout In all. in the waters OF cold
stream and all the Tributaries of said told
stream. including all the ponds whose Wa
tiers now into said cold stream. These va
tiers being situated in Vest Forks Plantation.
I PIPER G. old stream Township, Misery Town
ship and Johnson Mountain Township IN
somerset County
Dated this 10th aay Of July. A. = 1907.
L. T. CARLETON,
]. w. BKAGKEFT
sW37 f (. RING
L commissioners Of Inland Fisheries ar Game.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22

After a woman succeeds in getting
her husband afraid of her she never
can hope to get him in love with her.
There is a good deal of inhumanity
in human nature.
Nearly every one imagines he is
getting mors than his share OF hard
knocks.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22

Most people who do not believe all
they hear are fond of repeating it.
Your dog never bothers anyone.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22

NO; they think the waiter ought to
also fire a pistol. Washington Her
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-22
FOR PILES,
ONE APPLICATION BRINGS RELIEF.
SAMPLE MAILED FREE.

At Druggisss Is cents, or mailed
Bumphreys' Medicine Co., Cor. William and John
ssrsses New York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-07
BEAUTIFUL AND IMPRESSIVE
Were Funeral Services Over Remains
OF Mrs. c. Is. Brown Yesterday.

Yesterday at noon, In the Eleventh
ward Westinghouse, beautiful and Inn
pressive funeral services were held
over the remains of the late Mrs. Cath
crime Is. Brown. Bishop Robert Nor
ris presided. and large number OF
relatives and friends were present to
nay last tribute of respect to the
memory of a good woman. The hall
was suitably draped for the occasion
and the casket and speakers stand
We're buried under a profusion of lovely
flowers, among them many imposing
set pieces. Appropriate music was
furnished by the ward choir under the
direction OF Conductor II. S. Ensign
Daniel c. Coulam rendered in a touch
ing manner, Shall We Meet Beyond
the River" and Miss Winuifred Smith
sang sweetly, Come Unto Me"
The opening prayer was offered by
Elder George II. wallace. and the con-
gregation was addressed by Elders John
II, White, William Wood, SIR. Bishop
Geo. II. Taylor of the Fourteenth ward,
Elder Alexander McMaster and Bishop
Robert Morris, all of whom uttered in
structive and encouraging words and
dwelt upon the many noble and beau
uful qualities of the deceased Presi-
dent John NJ. Knight offered the bene-
diction. A large cortege followed the
remains TO the city cemetery where the
last resting place was dedicated by
Bishop Morris.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-07
HORTICULTURAL MEETING.
Program Arranged for the Annual
Gathering Here Jan. 1917.

The program has been arranged for
the annual meeting of the Utah State
horticultural association, which con-
venes in this city on Jan. 16 and H.
The meetings will be held IN the cham
Der of commerce and the program ar
ranged is one of great interest to horti-
culturists and the speakers secured are
men well informed on their respective
subjects. The program follows IN full;
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16. 10 A. NJ.
Opening prayer.
Presidents annual address.
Planting OF the Orchard" Moronl
Mortensen, Bear River City.
Address President w. ]. Kerr. Agri-
cultural college, Logan
Relation Of the Nurseryman to the
Grower r. b. Bower, Provo.
WEDNESDAY, 2 p. NJ.
Root Diseases" Prof. r. S. North
rop, Agricultural college. Logan
Markets" William q. Roylauce.
Provo.
Spraying" CA Hickenlooper, View
WEDNESDAY. P. NJ.
Pear Blight" illustrated with stere-
opticon views. Prof. w. II. Homer, Jr.,
Brigham Young university, Provo.
THURSDAY. JAN. II, 10 A. NJ.
Address, DR.. ]. A. Widtsoe, b. Y. uni
versity, Provo.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-07

II rather means that the religious at
mosphere or climate has SO changed
that unitarianism or something resem-
bling Ii becomes inevitable. Indiffer-
ence due to materialism and the com
merce of materialism Is the great foe
to the religious life today. The religion
which Is best fitted to satisfy and
arouse the men of the modern world.
once they are awakened from their in
difference must be faith which is con-
ceived In the spirit of freedom. The old
autocratlc church must lose it's influ-
ence 1t is not but the Time-spirlt
that says this"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-07
BUSINESS AND RELIGION.
Interesting Address by T. C. Mcintyre
Before the Y, NJ, c, A

beiOrc tne j. VI. 4. A.
\. C. Mcintyre spoke on "A Business
Mans Religion before the Y NJ. C. A.
yesterday afternoon, the text of his adj
dress being the conversion of Saul of
Tarsus. Mr. Mcintyre said in part:
All of us are working men, toiling in
the many occupations and conditions of
life. In our daily tasks we meet other
men, and varying conditions. These
we cover In the broad term, environ
ment This environment largely de-
termines the lives we lead. Let us have
some ideal to strive for each day, in
order that we may be lifted above this
environment. We must have a goal. 1t
Is not sufficient for us to keep ourselves
the slaves of daily requirements. All
that We can get out of worldly goods is
what we eat and wear and a place to
sleep. Success is measurable guam
THY. Success does not always lie In our
surroundings, but often within; 10 be
square, foursquare, to all the winds of
heaven. The greatest measure of sue
cess Is within, that consciousness of an
ideal more nearly approached each day.
ITO succeed in ones affairs OF life
ii is necessary that he concentrate him
self upon his work. To attain ones
ideal 1t is necessary to concentrate on
that ideal. Success In material or In
ideal pursuits cannot be gained without
concentration one must throw ones
self into the work that lies at hand
Anything less than your best effort will
not win success. Honesty is a neces-
sary foundation stone In the edlfice of
success. We must be true to ourselves
We must not steal the time OF our en-
ployers, but put every minute OF our
time into work for them. Give your
employer more than he expects or de-
mands. In that you are doing yourself
more good than he Is gaining. You
must lead clean life. One cannot be
successful with ghosts lying hidden In
his closet ready to pounce upon him
and frighten away Opportunity when
she knocks at the outer gate. II s emf
nently practical 10 apply these things,
all of which are taught in the Book of
Laws, 20 the affairs OF daily life. Take
a saioonkeeper, for example. He EN-
ploys. whenever possible, total alb
stainer to tend his bar Even disslpat-
cd men demand the services of sober
men. If they have not the qualities of
sobfiety and steadiness. they demand
them IN their employees"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-07
"UNITARIANISM"
Was the Subject Discussed by Rev. F.
II. Eddy Yesterday.

In his sermon yesterday morning, In
the Unitarian church. Rev. F. f. Eddy
spoke principally of Unitarianism, and
said that "Unitarianism is the church
of the free spirit and therefore the
church of the individual In the most
complete sense And Dnitarianism is
today become indigenous 1t crops
everywhere. Cropsey Is called a Uni
tartan and indeed he resembles US
much. Wherever man comes out of
the Congregational or Presbyterian or
Baptist churches, the epithet Unitarian
is hurled out after him. And the Eng
lish and American Unitarians recognize
their prototypes in the German Ration
alists. In the liberal wing of the French
Professionalism, in the reformed Jew. in
the followers of the Bramo Samaj of
India, and IN many another land. This
does not mean the widespread of the
influence of the little Unitarian church.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-07

Irrigation from Wells" w. o. Kpud-
sen, Brigham city.
Forestry, II. e. clark government
supervisor forestry Murray.
THURSDAY. . p. NJ
Farmers Union" j. G. Dufin, Pro-
vo.
Address, Prof, NJ. Rich Porter, w. S.
A., Ogden.
Drainage @, F. Brown, Salt Lake.
Canning a. L. Brewer, ogden.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-07
CARRIE NATION

certainly smashed hole In the barrooms
of Kansas, but Billiards. Horehound
Syrup has smashed all records as a cure
for coughs, Bronchitis, Influenza, and ali
Pulmonary diseases. r, c. H. Horton
Kansas, writes 81 have never found a
medicine that would cure a cough so
quickly was Billiards. Horehouud syrup |
have used II for years" Sold by u c. NJ
!, Drug Dept, liz and ia South Main
Street. B
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-07
MUCH BUILDING ON.

In describing the building now unr
der way throughout San Francisco Mr..
Booth rites: IAN immense amount of
building is being done in all parts of
the city. Two. three and four story
buildings of a permanent nature are
being erected. The northern part of
the city which was almost entirely
wiped out, has been entirely rebuilt
and all the buildings are superior to
those they displaced. The great CEN
ters of trade in the city have changed
materially and to a more or less pro-
nounced extent Fillmore street and
Van Ness avenue are today as in~
wiling places for shoppers as any of
the streets in any city In the country.
The stores are all fitted up with SPLEEN
did fronts and present a handsome
appearance. All the streets are well
lighted and l think / can say safely,
better lighted than most of the shop
ping streets in any of the eastern
cities. They are certainly much SUI
perior to any street in Chicago in
that respect.
PLANS FINE TERMINALS.
1.-THE Mission district which lies in