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The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-08
The Envious Man

Envy is an evil to which no
small part of the worlds misery
may be traced. 1t is akin to jeal-
ousy and twin sister to selfish
ness. 1t is the malicious foe to
virtue and is ascribed to those who
are weak and vain and of ignoble
mind. The man who is really
great, rejoices in the good fortune
of others, while the little. mean.
narrow-minded man worries and
frets and grumbles because some
one else has something which he
does not possess. When envy
takes possession of the heart, hat
red soon follows and the envious
man becomes malicious and seeks
to destroy that which, because of
his limitations and his littleness,
he cannot initiate or surpass. Thus
it often happens that men who are
upright and honorable become the
victims of persecution merely be-
cause they are successful. David
led the armies of Israel to battle
and conquered the enemies of
King Saul, but, when the people
praised David. Saul became en-
vious and wanted to destroy him.
This old story is being repeated
over and over in the experiences
of life. The small-souled man is
ever envious of the man who sue
ceeds. What a contrast to the
envious Saul is the unselfish,
noble-hearted Jonathanl Jona-
than rejoiced when people praised
David. and when Saul would have
killed David, Jonathan saved him
The friendship of Jonathan OPP
posed the envy of Saul and friend
ship won. 1t always does. Of all
men. the envious man is the mean
est and most miserable. Envy"
says Solomon, lis rotteness of the
bones:" he need not have stopped
at the bones. alone, it is the rot
teness of the whole man.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-08

Don't believe every mean thing
you hear about man or woman.
Ten chances to one they are not
deserved or true. Experience
compels us to admit that we have
often been mistaken in our impress
sion of some man or woman be-
cause of some mean things we have
heard said about them, and close
acquaintance has been the means
of discovering how untrue they
were. This old world is inhabited
by lots of people who never speak
a good word for anyone if they
can help it, and many of them
never try to help it, but they are
mighty quick,to say anything evil
they can get hold of: so the safest
way is not to believe anything you
hear and only half of what you
see.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-08

The happiest spot on earth
should be within the home circle.
The key note to ones life should
be there. To make it happy the
halls need not be Of marble nor
the floors of velvet. The rudest
cottage. plain, homely though it
may be, can be made into "A gar
den of paradise with love, peace
and contentment within. But,
how often it is that many "A heart
grows weary and many life grows
careless because of home environ
ments. How many men there
are who, failing to find happiness
at home, seek it over the wine cup.
And, there are women. too. who,
living in an atmosphere of indif-
ference, grow sullen and disinter-
esting. Is there anything more
beautiful than a perfect home, de-
voted parents and the chnging
arms of little children? Margar-
ct K. Sangster says:
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-08
You will Never Be Sorry For

Living a white life.
Doing your level best.
Your faith in humanity.
Being kind to the poor.
Hearing before Judging.
Being candid and frank,
Thinking before speaking.
Harboring clean thoughts.
Discounting the tale bearer.
Being loyal to your preacher.
Standing by your principles.
Stopping your ears to gossips.
Asking pardon when in error.
Indulgence of high motives.
Being generous with enemies
Giving the unfortunate fellow
lift.
Sympathizing with the op-
pressed.
Being patient with cranky
neighbor.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-08
Stray Thoughts

Give your thoughts an occasi-
onal rein on things elevating and
clean your brain of accumulated
filth.
Be honest and straight forward
and you will not complain because
of lack OF friends.
Pride holds good many people
up, and throws a good many down.
The girl who continually smiles
has either pretty teeth or an
empty head.
The man who lives for himself,
alone, has never tasted the nectar
Of true living
The girl who is more consider
ate of her hands than she is of her
mother. will never be worth a one
eyed button as a wife and mother.
La Jara, as well as most places,
needs awhitting down of town gos-
sips.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-08

The trade territory of a towlr IS
not all dependent upon the dis
tance to neighboring trade points
The territory depends upon the
enterprise of the merchants and
the residents of the town. If II
town does not reach out after the
trade it will only come as far as it
has to and the town will only grow
as it is forced to. But if the mer-
chants go after the business in the
surrounding country, advertising
in every possible way, and make
good every word of their advertis-
ing, the trade will come from
every increasing radia, and the
town will gain reputation for be
ing awake. and it will forge to the
front 1t is the men of the town
and not altogether the number
living within a certain number of
miles from it, that decide the good
or good for nothing
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-08

An eastern exchange tells about
a dairy where Al COWS are MIXED
with three machines tended by
three men and the whole dairy is
MIXED in one hour and fifteen
minutes, doing the work of six
men. About twenty minutes are
used in getting the plant in oper-
alton and about twenty minutes
more in cleaning the apparatus
after the milking is done
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-08
Taken Up

One dark bay mare with white
face, four or five years old, weight
about nine hundred pounds, well
broken to work, branded on left
shoulder with brand that looks
like letter z. Has been at my
place for about three months
Owner can have her by calling at
my place on Hot creek and paying
for this advertisement.
JUAN p. ORTIZ,
Capulin, Colo
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-08

Cripple Creek, Feb. L Sheriff
Won Bull is in constant commun-
ication with the sheriffs of a dozen
counties in the state in an effort
to secure some trace of Charles
Carver, who was pardoned on last
Christmas day by former Cover
nor Mcdonald, after having served
number of years for murder in
Conejos county.
Sheriff Won Bull declines to
say why he wants Carver, but
claims the ex-convict was in Grip
Pile Creek several days before the
holdup of the Anaconda mill a
fortnight ago. and disappeared the
day following. The authorities
believe that Carver knows some
thing about the job and are an
xious to have him answer a few
questions as to what he did to
keep body and soul together while
in Cripple Creek.
The holdup of The Anaconda
mill was committed at midnight
by three armed men, one of whom
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-08

All medical authority agree that
consumption is Infectious only
through the sputum. Would it
not be good plan for La Jara S
board of health to cause signs,
against splitting on the walks and
public places, to be put up in
town? They would cost but little
and, as cautionary measure, are
bound to do good.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-08
1907 Spelling

A girl with a splendid physique,
Had ajob at six dollars a weeqne,
But at evening she said
She was just too near daid
To help wash the dishes or spique.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-08

l.. A. Norland went to Conejos,
last Monday, in attendance at the
county commissioners meeting.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-08

Sid Lovett meandered over to
Alamosa, Saturday, on a business
trip.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-29
About The air.

President c. Davis Miller and the
other officers of the Somerset Central
Agricultural Society are very busy at
the present time making final prepar-
ations for their great annual Cattle
Show and Fair which is to occur Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday, Sep
TENDER II, Is and 10, and there seems
to be no question but that it will be
the best show the society has ever
held. The book containing the SEIZED
ule of premiums, rules and regula-
tions, and other information pertain
ing to the Fair, has been issued and
thousands of them distributed
throughout the county during the
past week. 1t is intended that copy
shall be furnished every interested
person and they may be had on ap-
plicauon to the president or secre-
tary of the society. 1t may be noted,
in mentioning this premium book,
that the name of James Bean should
have been given as the donor of two
prizes in the special premium list,
instead of Levi Bean. The error
occurred in the haste of preparing
copy for the printer.
Every one of the three days has its
own features but Wednesday, the
second day of the Fair will be of
special interest from the fact that it
will be Veterans Day, and all veter-
ans of the war of 1861 to 1865 will be
welcome as guests of the Association
Members of Russell Post and other
Posts throughout the county are sure
to attend and there will also be
present members of the Fifteenth
Maine Regiment which will be hold
ing its twentieth annual reunion in
Skowhegan at the time of the Fair.
This regiment was made up of 1000
as good men as ever went to the
front and was commanded by Gen.
Issac Dyer, the honored vice presi-
dent of the Somerset Central Agri-
cultural Society. 1t is especially fit
ting that the survivors of this famous
regiment should be entertained at
Fairview Park on the occasion of
their visit to the home of their COM
mander, fortytwo years after the
great conflict in which they bore 80
conspicuous part.
1t is none too early for those who
are to make exhibits in the hall or on
the grounds to be perfecting their
plans. The opening day, Tuesday
the 18th, is less than three weeks dis
tant.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-29
The DANDY Horse"

The father of the bicycle tribe. the
dandy horse" was invented In ISIS
by Baron Won Drnise of Paris. 1t con
sisted of two wheels about thirty inch
eS IN diameter running one in the wax,
of the other and connected by bean
of wood. upon which, half way from
each end, was a saddle or perch. ar
arm rest in front completing the ma
chine. 1t was propelled by kicking tn.
ground with the right and left foot al
ternately. 1t was from such a crude
affair that the modern bicycle was
slowly evolved.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-29
interviewing a chinaman.

remember one distinguished Chi
nese who gave the newspaper men a
big surprise We knew that he was a
high officer and that he had come to
this country on a mission of impor-
lance, but not one of Us dreamed Of
getting from him more than a per
functory interview through one of his
interpreters. Through a secretary we
conveyed to the big man our desire for
an interview. He talked with his sec
rotary in Chinese for a few moments,
and then the secretary In hating Eng
fish invited us to accompany him and
the chief to the officers suit. We filed
In, dropped into the seats TO which we
were bowed by the statesman and
waited for somebody TO begin.
AS we hesirated a peculiar smile lit
the big mans face Lying back In his
chair, he cooked one leg over the other.
lighted a cigar and dropped bomb by
saying: Fire away, boys; I'm ready.
But before you begin who won the
boat race San Francisco Call.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-29
Thunder In Narioua REGIONS

Java is said to be the region of the
globe where 1t thunders oftenest hay
Ing thunderstorms ninety.seven da!
In the year After It are Sumatra
with eightysix days; Hindustan. with
ffty-six; Borneo. with ffty-four; the
Gold Coast, with fifty-two. and Rio &c
Janeiro. with ffty-one. In Europe
Italy occupies the first place. with
thtrty-eight days of thunder while
France and southern Russia have six
teen days. Great Britain and Switzer
land have each seven days, and Nor
way has four. Thunder is rare al
Cairo, being heard only three days IL
the year, and extremely rare in north
ern Turkestan and the polar regions
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-29
Water Transportation Cheap

ANY class of water transportation Is
incomparably cheaper than land trans
the modern railroad is invented. For
this reason the greater part Of our do
nestle or inland tonnage has been and
is carried by water and not by rail.
For that reason the railways own the
largest steamers on the lakes. The
wheat trade was lost to the Mississippi,
not by competition, but because the
railroads did not bring 1t there. The
Mississippi above Cairo is decadent,
not for lack of ability to compete. but
for lack Of commerce, which Is TO say
accessibility by means of its own tribu-
taries.-C Charles D. Stewart in Century
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-29
Last Week at Lakewood Theater.

The management of the popular
Lakewood Theater announce a fine
vaudeville program for the entire
week, starting on Monday, Septem
Der 2, Labor Day. This attraction
will come from the booking Office of
Joseph j. Flynn, of Boston and New
York and is said to be one Of the very
best drawing shows on the eastern
park circuit.
Among the acts listed are Walsh
and Thorne, presenting new com
edy act that is great laughing sue
cess. The wit and humor OF this
number and the splendid manner Of
presenting the act has caused it to be
heralded as a great laughing event.
Both members Of the act are finished
artists and the comedy and singing
is presented in clean clear cut man
ner. The Jolly Prices are a duo of
colored entertainers new to the east.
This act is right out of the West and
is scoring heavily and meriting the
nice comments they have received
The male member is a clever come :
dian and his talented partner IS a
vocalist of ability. Stirk and Loudan
are out of the ordinary acrobats and
barrel jumpers. This is a combina-
ton of skill and daring that would be
hard to beat. Kenette and Flynn are
talking comedians and good ones too
They have a budget of new stories
and comic songs that always make
them very popular. Tom Denton
will display his skill as an equilibrist
and gymnast. Following the usual
custom at Lakewood Theatre the en-
tire entertainment will be given
every afternoon and evening.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-29
A London Lads PRAYER.

w. Pett Ridge, Il London writer,
made a London boy in one of his sto-
ries offer the following rather original
prayer: Lord. wilt thou ave the
kindness to make me grow strong and
tall and with plenty to say for meself,
and wilt thou do this as soon as thou
can find time, SOS to save me ex-
pense and waste Of money that might
be used In other ways-say for a
cricket bat2 Believe me, Lord, thy
obedient servant, A. Martin"
He rose. He was halfway into his
blue flannel bed gown when an impor-
tant idea occurred to him, and he
knelt down again quickly.
"Should ave mentioned" he whis-
pered, "Elfred Martin OF SO Cawstle
street, Jest over Surrey side of South
ark bridge"
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-29

The attitude of the Italian govern
ment towards the Vatican is causing
great anxiety in clerical circles. 1t
has become SO manifestly antagonis :
tic it is hard to see how the Papacy
can with any show of dignity or Sc
curity long remain in Italy, where
heretofore it has maintained such a
stronghold. But where will it go?
That is a question that puzzles the
wise heads. The fact is that all the
nations of the earth are getting
heartily sick and tired of clerical in
reference with governmental affairs.
And that is greatly to the credit of
the people, and shows progress of the
right kind.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-29
Grange Program.

Mrs. Ella H. Crowen, lecturer of
Skowhegan Grange, annonces that
the first and second degrees will be
conferred at their next meeting, Sep
TENDER ID, and that the following
program will be carried out;
IT usic. Grange ChoiT
Topic. What Features Of the Somerset
Central Agricultural Fair did you con-
slider the best e.. i. Miller. Ansel Howay
Recitation, Miss Alice GetcheII
Duet, a. L. SMILEY. 4. T. SANFORD
Topic, How can our Grange fair this year
be made even letter than last year. r.
F. Parker. 4. II hute and others
Monologue, Mrs Nellie l.. Hill
Topic, Borrowing and Lending.
Mrs. A nnle {. Huntiey
Talk, Field day Of Skowhegan Grange al
kineo. ". Master ". b. Whittier
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-29
FOREIGN MONEY.
A Showman's Experience With coun-
terfeit Coins In Naples.

terfet CONS In Naples
"When you are abroad" said a tour
list agent, lock out for counterfeit
money. In France and Italy especial
~ look out There are lot Of small
souled French and Italians who save
up counterfeit money all the year 10
dump II on the tourist trade In the
summer.
az said to look out, but really that
is impossible An American tourist
has his hands full just TO count for
eign money. with its centimes and
Tyres, its francs and centesimi. and
when too often he is unable to count
this money how can he detect coun-
terfeits in It?
Italy Is the worst country, and 1t
is safe TO say that every tourist lose.
in bad money there ! or . per cent OF
all that passes through his hands.
when Buffalo Bill showed in Ma
pies the audience was enormous, but
the next day when the business man
ager went to bank the receipts of the
night. 10 and behold, over a thousand
dollars In counterfeit mohey had been
taken in.
"Buffalo Bill in person went and
complained TO the prefect. or chief of
police.
They passed a thousand dollars on
you in counterfeitT said the project,
"'They did. said Buffalo Bill bitter
~.
"'Just Ike these Italians exclaimed
the project, What a grand nation" y
Exchange.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-29
WHEN NAPOLEON WALKED.
An incident of the Tragic Retreat
From Moscow.

II WIS on Nov. % al about 7 o'clock
In the morning. when we saw the
head of the column. The first we saw
were generals. a few Of whom were
on horseback. but the majority on
foot. The latter painfully dragged
themselves along. almost all having
their feet frozen and bound up In rag
and pieces OF sheepskin and dying Of
hunger. We then saw what was left
Of the cavalry Of the guard The en-
peror CAM next on foot, with a stick
In his band. He was mufled up in
large capote lined with fur and wore
on his head an amaranthlne velvet
cap edged with black foxskin. On
his right marched. also on foot, King
Murat; on his left. Prince Eugene.
viceroy of Italy: then Berthier prince
of Neufchatel: Ney. Mortier. Lefebyre
and other marshals and generals
whose corps had been partly de-
strovcd.
They were followed hy 700 TO 800 Of
ficers and suhot.. GERS. marching In or
der and bearing in the greatest silence
the eagles OF the regiments TO which
they had belonged and that had so
often led them to victory They were
the remnant of over 10000 men. My
poor Picart. who had not seen the
army for a month, gazed on silently
but his convulsive movements showed
only too well what he felt. saw big
tears roll down the cheeks and fan
on his mustache. from which icicles
were hanging. Then, turning to me
Really. compatriot, | do not know
whether am asleep or awake; weep
because have seen our emperor
marching on foot a stick In his hand
he that was. so great aud who has
made us so udv-"Memoire Of Ser
| geant BourEo gne."
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-29
Raising Babies BY Chart.

We let machines in the form Of
nurses and governesses raise our chill
dren under printed directions tackled
upon the walls. And some motherb
are proud Of the completeness of thei-
thraldom to these Enthusiastically
proud because their babies are "Sched-
ule" youngsters.
One day l was shown such a chart
businesslike, austere product Of
printers ink.
isn't it completeY' said the near
mother. Read it."
l read: "Aerated milk, 8 a. ID.
Scraped quarter orange, $50 a. N.
Pasteurized milk, 10 a. N. Slice Of
Modified milk. ounces, 10:43 a. m.
Walk eighteen steps, IL a. N. Two
teaspoonfuls distilled water, II ia. M"
The rest of the chart was similar to
this.
ut Is complete" said l. but
should like to edit the next one they
get out"
She opened her eyes and raised her
brows. CYou know the way superior
people. especially the recently superior
kind, do it-so's you get a taste in
your mouth right away as If she had
handed you a grapefruit to eat with
out sugar.
by putting in line right here"
said. refusing to be frozen by her
manner Twelve thirty to ! O'Clock,
love baby little"
She didn't even thank me for the
uggestion-actually. she didn't. Wo-
men are peculiar propositions. Whatf
Bohemian.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-29
YORKSHIRE PIES.
Hers lie the Way They Were Made In
the Oldsn Days.

the Olden Days.
The delicacy of the Yorkshire pies OF
olden days may be judged by the fol-
lowing recipe from an old fashioned
cookery book: First make a good
standing crust, let the wall and bottom
be very thick. bone turkey, a goose,
fowl, a partridge and pigeon; sea
son them all very well; take half an
ounce of mace, half an ounce of nut
megs, a quarter of an ounce of cloves
and half an ounce of black pepper, all
beat fine together; two large spoonfuls
of salt, and then mix them together.
Open the fowls all down the back and
bone them, first the pigeon, then the
partridge; cover them; then the fowl,
then the goose and then the turkey,
which must he large; season them all
we'll first and lay them In the crust so
that 1t will look only like a whole
turkey; then have a hare ready cased
and wiped with clean cloth; cut 1t TO
pieces-that is, joint 1t; season 1t and
lay 1t as close as you can on one side;
on the other side woodcock, more game
and what sort of wild fowl you can
get. Season them well and lay them
close; put at least four pounds of but
ter into the pie, then lay on your lid,
which must be very thick one, and
let 1t be well baked. 1t must have a
very hot oven and will take at least
four hours" 1t is not surprising TO
find that footnote adds that tho
crust requires bushel of flour.-Cham-
bers' Journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-29

Authorities differ as to the probable
size of the apple crop in the State,
some claiming that it will be larger
than last year, and others believing
that it will be smaller. But in view
of the present high prices for al
Kinds of fruit it is safe to say that
choice winter apples are sure to COM
m Ind prices that will leave a goodly
margin to the grower.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-29
A CLEVER REPORTER.
He Got the interview Word For Word
and Took No Notes.

re LOT the interview WORD for WORD
and Took No Notes.
Interviewer have come TO get your
views on the proposed change in the
curriculum of the school.
Mr.. elhead-Curriculuml What's
that mean? I'm against it, whatever
II is.
Mr. Swelhead Qreading the report of
the interview In the next mornings
paper)-"0ur distinguished townsman,
Mr.. NJ. T. Swelhead, was found at his
charming home, surrounded by abun-
dant indications Of ripe scholarship
and sturdy common sense. In reply
to our representatives, questions he
said, I do not desire to force my opin-
ions upon the public, but this will
say, that have given to this question
long and studious attention, incidental
ly examining upon the curriculas of In
situations of learning, both at home
and abroad, and, although l found in
the existing course Of study not few
matters for condemnation, still / can
not say that l should advise any radi-
cal change until have furthef time to
examine into the subject" BY George,
that fellows got my exact language
word for word. And he didn't take
notes neither. Jimmy, but what a
memory that fellow must have!-Lon.
don Telegraph.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-29
Nothing Doing.

The musician was yisibly annoyed.
"But hang 1t all" he said, II told
your reporter three or four times over
that the violin used was q genuine
Stradivarius, and here In his report
this morning there's not a word-not
a wordw
With a scornful laugh the editor re-
Piled
THAT is as It should be, sir. When
Mr.. Stradivarius gets his fiddles ad-
vertised in this paper under 81 line,
you come around and let me know
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