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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-31
A shakesnearean Join.

He-Tbst elusive little curl Of
yours, darling. is so mean It always re-.
minds me OF a character In Shakes
Deare.
She lshylyl-HoW is thatl
He-Because It is such q shy lock.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
A Chinese Hunko Game.

81 want to show you" remarked
George Wilson of Los Angeles, how
Keen the Chinese are at bunko game.
When ! was In Tientsin they pulled
of a good one Poor fellow entered a
pawnshop. Moment later man came
In with package and inquired for him
by name. Had a letter First man
handed letter to pawnbroker to read,
Said: Am sending you ten tael bar OF
gold as present Am getting very rich.
You must come to me. Your brother.
"'Then don't need to pawn my
watchr joyfully exclaimed the poor
man. But 10 taes is great amount for
was mine. Will you buy 1t from me?
The pawnbroker took 1t back and
weighed 1t. 1t weighed IL taels. He
handed over 10 and said nothing. When
the men were gone, he sawed into the
bar and found it filed with lead. In a
you have any dealings with those fell
lows? They cheated me. For 3 taels
I'll lead you to them to get even And
he did The two came back, protesting
their entire innocence. Produce the
bar, and II 1t be not all right | shall
return your money The pawnbroker
returned with the sawed bar. Weigh
it. directed the poor man. All. but
this Is twelve tael bar. Nine was TO-
and you paid me but 10 Stung for 13
taelsr'-San Francisco Chronicle,
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
Restless Animals.

When you see the animals In the
park msnageries pacing back and forth
rsstlsssly In their cages, do not take 1t
for granted that the creatures are un-
happy or even discontented. II may be
that the lion or the tiger or the polar
bear that moves about with apparently
csasslsss activity Is only taking his
daily exercise, without which he would
pine and die soon When the wild
creatures are In their native jungles
they are kept pretty busy hunting food.
Thus each day they walk many miles
perhaps. In their narrow cages In the
parks they are plsntifully supplied
with food. but their bra why bodies still
demand great amount Of exercise.
Mile after mile Is paced off daily by
the uneasy creatures. Usually they
move with a long. swinging stride. but
when mealtime comes around then the
step quickens until when the keeper
appears with bis baskets Of meat the
tigers and lions and other animals leap
against their bars and growl and whine
and Lash their tails In fact, they act
like great hungry boys do after long
days tramp If they find that supper Is
late
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
A Story of Saint Gaudens.

The eminent and lamented sculptor
Saint Gaudens while living 10 Rome
had a fountain In his studio which he
declared to be the source OF his inspira,
ton, and when he returned to America
he missed the sound OF the tricking
waters. 1t occurred to him that a sub
stitute for the genii In the fountain
might be obtained by tying down the
faucet In the lavatory and thus having
a constant dow OF soul inspiring aqua,
q delightful accompaniment to hard
work. The arrangement worked very
well, and the delusion was perfect. 80
far as sound, II not sight. was concern
ed. Work progressed rapidly and well
with the inspiration Of the genii In the
faucet, and the day came when the
finished work must be removed to other
quarters. which removal required the
assistance of the janitor. The sculptor
rang the bell for that dusky person,
and after repeated summons receiving
no reply Saint Gaudens descended to
the regions below. where he found the
man Of all work pumping away for
dear life.
On Saint Gaudens inquiring why he
had received no reply to his summons
the negro replied that he was sorry not
to be able to answer, "but somehow
I can't keep no watah In this here
tank. SRA merican Art News.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11

when the Hrst suspension bridge WA
thrown over Niagara there was great
and tumultuous opening ceremony,
such as the Americans love, and many
of the great ones Of the United States
assembled to do honor to the occasion,
and among them was Roscoe Conkling.
Conkling was one of the most brilliant
public men whom America has pro
ducsd--a man Of commanding. even
beautiful, presence and Of perhaps un.
paralleled vanity. He had been called
(by an opponenb a human peacock.
After the ceremonies attending the
opening of the bridge had been con-
cluded Conkling. with many others
was at the railway station waiting to
depart: but, though others were there,
he did not mingle with them. but strut.
ted and plumed himself for their ben
eft, posing that they might get the full
effect of all his majesty.
One Of the station porters was SO
impressed that. stepping up to another
who was hurrying by trundllng a load
OF luggage, he jerked his thumb In
Conkllng's direction and
who's that fellerT he asked. us
he the man as built the bridgep'
The other studied the great man o
moment.
Thunder, No. said he. Hes the
man as made the falls."-H. Perry
Robinson In Putnam's Magazine.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
Had a Treat For His Wife.

DR.. George Harvey, a local veter-
mary physician, was called to a stable
not long ago to minister to horse
that was down with collie. 1t was a
serious case, and the doctor saw that
the only way to save the horse would
be to insert a tube In Its side and
allow the gas on It's stomach to escape.
Just because he thought 1t would star
tie the owner of his horse Harvey
struck match and lighted the gas at
the end of the tube The man didn't
say much at the time, but he was prop
erly impressed. He had never heard
of using a horse for an Illuminating
plant. The next day when DR.. Har-
vey came around to see how the horse
was getting along-it was all over the
collie then-the owner tapped him on
the shoulder.
my wife was away yesterday" be
said, but she's home now. Just light
up the horse again. will you? want
her to see t."-Cleyeland Plain Dealer
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
Chinese Sun and Moon.

In China the sun and moon are
brother and sister. The moon is the
elder brother. who looks after his rath-
er silly sister, the sun. This Is exactly
the reverse of our legends. which make
the sun the day king and the gentle
moon lady Of the night One day In
China, so the legend runs, the sun
asked the moon II she couldn't go out
at night. The moon answered very
sternly: mo. You are a young lady
and 1t would be improper for you to
60 out after dark" Then the sun SAID
But the people keep looking at me
when go out in the daytime" So the
moon told her to take the golden
needles that she wore in her hair and
stick them into the eyes of people
when they stared at her, This Is the
reason why no one can look at the sun
without pain.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
Fish as They Bite.

"If you will take the time to investi-
gate" said an old time angler who has
observed as he fshed. you will find
that the full stomached trout In your
satch will outnumber the empty stom.
ached ones ten to one. This would
seem to indicate that II Is the trout
which has already dined well that Is
eager for more, while the one which
has not dined at all regards It with In
difference. In other words, II is the
satiated trout that bites and the hun
CRY one that doesn't-paradoxical prop
osition. And this odd circumstance is
not confined to brook trout Pickerel
not only swollen with food, but having
the tails OF fish they have since caught
protruding from their mouths because
there Ia as yet no room for the newly
taken victims In the capacious plckerel
nav. will yet voraciously seize the
tempting live bait Of the fisherman. as
any angler who has tished much for
pickerel has doubtless had frequent
proof."-New York Sun.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11

While in New York and before he
had made any hit the elder Sothern
had dispute with Laura keene con
corning some trivial affair at re-
hearsal, and Miss Keene went into one
OF her tantrums. After the quarrel on
the stage she retired to her dressing
room and. still angry, sent for Sothern
and began to rate him 6ercely.
stop, Laura-stop just a minutew
interrupted the comedian, and, adyanc-
ing to the light, be deliberately turned
1t down.
What do you mean by that, sirY'
she demanded, In a rage.
"Oh, nothing" replied Sothern, but
you have always been so lovely to me
that | can't bear TO look upon your
beautiful face when you are In a pas
sion. Now go on!'
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
BINGHAM.

Judging from remarks heard curing
the past few days, we nave hau some
hot weather.
Bingham baseball team defeated
the scion team at Scion last Satur-
day. Score standing 8 to in favor
of the Binghams.
Mrs. A. C. Dinsmore, who was III
last week, is now improving.
Belle Clarke of Texas arrived In
Bingham on Tuesday night and Will
spend several weeks here and among
friends at Caratunk.
Mrs. Eugene Clark and Mrs. Joseph
Snauldinp of Caratunk were in town,
last week.
Mrs. Sarah Savage has recently
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Arson
Savage.
Miss Thomas is the guest of Mrs.
Martha Savage and Roy Savage at
Pleasant Pond.
Mrs. Small and two children oil
Woodland arrived in town, Saturday
night, the guest of her father, Joseph
Adams and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Adams
Merton Goodrich is spending his
vacation from the U. of M. at home.
Mrs. Thomas Reynolds has been
quite i'll recently.
Morris Preble while guiding for Mr.
Robeson's party cut his knee and mas
since been unable to be about.
Mrs Juliette Webster has gone to
Mayfield where she expects to remain
several weeks.
Mrs. Albert Clark and Mrs. Fred
Clark of Caratunk have recently been
visiting in town and went to Water
vile ON Tuesday.
Mrs. Crosby Spaulding and Mrs.
Joseph Spaulding of Caratunk were
in town the first of the week.
Mr.. Donigan, who has been at the
Maine Gen. Hospital several weeks
for surgical treatment, returned home
on Tuesday.
There was large number Of dele
gates and others in attendance at the
Congregational Conference held here
on Tue sday and Wednesday of last
week. Teams met the visitors at the
station and conveyed them to the
church. Dinners on both Tuesday
and Wednesday and supper on Tues
day were served in the Grange Hall.
AS a result of a drunken fight in
the back part of the town, Dan Bad
ger was so much injured that he died
on Tuesday. Particulars are not at
present available.
Mrs. John Thompson of Concord is
very i'll at the present time.
TABITHA:
Gold Medal Flour leads them all.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11

She returned to town on Monday OF
this week.
Mrs. Harriet Field, Mrs. S. n
Fuller. Mrs. III. A. Watson and Mrs
Ida Spaulding were among those Who
attended the County conference OF
Congregational churches at Bingham
this week.
On Saturday afternoon of this Wees
the children of the Congregations
church will be entertained upon the
lawn of the church by suitable games
and otherwise, after the time pleas
antly while away on the lawn there
will be a supper in the vestry foi
their benefit. On Sunday morning
there will be the Children's Day ser,
vice with music by the children ano
appropriate services for the occa'
sion. Invitation is extended to all &c
attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barker who have
been spending some days with mr
Barker's mother here, will return to
their home in Gloucester this week.
Rev. J.H. Gould will deliver the
animal sermon before Somerset
Grange in their hall next Sunday
afternoon. after which the members
will march to the cemetery to deco
rate the graves of departed members
and hold memorial service.
Mr.. W. G. Everett has competed
his work on the railroad depot al
Rinpham and this week will attend
the Encampment meeting OF the Odu
Fellows at Bangor.
Mrs. l.. l.. Paine of Bangor spent
TUESDAY and Wednesday of last wee
with her daughter, Mrs. j. II. Gouid
Mr.. Amos. Johnson who has been
in poor health for some time Is no"
somewhat better.
Mr.. Ernest Sawyer returned 10
Bangor last week after spending MS
vacation with his parents.
Fred Davis is back to town after
completing his freshman year III 1he
Maine State College.
The Baccalaureat sermon VIII DC
delivered in the Congregations
church Sunday morning the 2'st.
DIR. H. w. Smith has engaged FRANK
Snow to take the care of his horses
and stable. :,
MIR. Arthur Rogers is on the SICK
list this week.
Mrs. Augustine Simmons OF North
Arson was in town Monday calling
upon Mrs. Porter.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
Spanish Emeralds.

Fine old Spanish emeralds" is a
phrase which means something quite
different from what 1t seems to imply
There never was an emerald mined In
Spain, but after the conquest OF Peru
the conquerors brought home great
quantities Of loot of which emeralds
formed an important part In this
way the finest emeralds came into pos
session Of the old Spanish families.
and as very few had been seen In
Europe previous to that time all the
best stones soon became classed as fine
old Spanish emeralds. Today the ex-
preston still applies 70 the best emer-
aids OF any source.-New York Sun.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
MARRIAGES.

Falrfield--June 6, by the Rev j. IL. Roberts
Mr.. Roscoe Decker of Madison and Miss
Amelia Ames of Fairfield.
Cornvllle--June s, by the Rev. George Mer-
RAM, pastor OF the Bethany Baptist church
of Skowhegan, Mr.. Peregrine Charles White
of Cornville and Miss Dora May Parkman OF
Skowhegan
Skowhegan-Juns 8, by the Rev. A. O.
Lacroix, Nr. Frank Raney and Mrs. Relic
Prouty, both OF Skowhegan.
ST. Mary's, P. Q.--June 2 by the Rev. A. O..
Lacrolx OF Skowhegan, Mr.. j. Z. Morrissey
and Miss Elizabeth Carroll, both OF ST.
Mays.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
sOLON.

SOLON
Mrs. Chas. Fentiman, Mrs. Dyer
and Miss Ellie Williams went 80
Madison, Wednesday afternoon.
Victor R. Clark has moved his
family to Madison where he has
employment.
Henry Wilson went to Madison,
Thursday, with a load of goods for
Mr.. Clark.
s. E. Remick of Madison wass in
town on business Friday noon.
Mrs. Fred Powers and daughter,
Minnie, went to New Portland, where
they spent few days with Mrs.
Powers mother, Mrs. Chase.
Mr.. Meservey, who moved into the
Eldridgs rent has put up tent and
is ready to take pictures, making
post cards speciality.
At the last meeting of O. L. 8.
refreshments were served and a
social hour enjoyed by all
Frank Vittum was home Thursday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hughes went to
Madison Thursday returning Friday.
Miss Myrtle Hughes is in North
Arson for few days.
Mrs. Dudley Healy spent the day
Tuesday in Madison.
Mrs. F. NJ. Vittum spent Saturday
and Sunday in Skowhegan with her
husband.
Miss Ethel French went to Madison,
Saturday, where she attended the
Alumni banquet of Madison High
School at Lakewood.
Mr.. Meseryey delivered the bac-
calaureate sermon to the graduating
class at the NJ. E. Church, Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland French went
to Harmony, Saturday evening, to
visit friends, returning Sunday.
Rev. C. S. Cudworth has resigned
his position here and accepted a call
in Southern New York.
Mrs. Wrinkle, who has been working
for Mrs. Amanda Hunnewell for
some time has gone to work for Mrs.
Starbird.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abel Rowell went to
Bingham, Tuesday afternoon.
M. L. French made business trip
to Starks, Monday afternoon.
P. s. Longley went to Boston Mon
day afternoon to visit his sister and
mother.
Everett Butts and A. w. Rowell
went to Bingham, Sunday afternoon,
to attend the funeral services OF
lawyer Jordan.
Mrs. Florence Hughes is spending
the week in Madison.
Mr.. Truman Carl and Miss Ellie
Williams went to Bingham, Sunday.
F. A. Coolidge made business trip
to Skowhegan, Monday.
The grad exercises of Scion
High School will be held in the
Cong'l Church, Friday evening, June
IL, and the exercises of the Grammar
school Saturday evening.
DIR. 8. F. Green is in Bangor this
week.
The Royal Neighbors attended
Church in a body Sunday morning.
Mrs. o. o. Vittum and Mrs. o. w.
Hilton are in Bingham attending the
Congregational conference.
Mrs. Murray Cam and two sons,
Prescott and Norman, came to town
Friday evening to spend the summer.
Mrs. Kate Kendall of Skowhegan
will be at Mrs. l.. l.. Patterson's Fri
day.
Miss Gladice Starbird went to
Madison shopping Monday after.
noon.
Miss Edith Wilson was in Show
hogan, Saturday.
Miss Mary Clark and Mrs. Edith
Baker of Bingham were In town to
attend the ball game Saturday.
Mrs. Ruby Cross went to Madison
Saturday afternoon.
Fred Hughes while leading one Of
his horses about the yard Wednesday
morning got kicked in the forehead
making a cash about an inch and a
half long.
CARD OF THANKS.
| wish to thank the neighbors and
friends who so kindly assisted me in
my sad bereavement, also l thank
them for the beautiful flowers. May
they all find help when in need.
Harry G. Lancaster.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
Too Many Wsddinos.

"What brought you here, my poor
manr' inquired the prison visitor.
"wsli. lady" replied the prisoner, 81
guess my trouble started In attendin'
too many weddin's"
"Ahi You learned to drink there, or
steal psrhapsT
mo, lady, I was always the bride
groom"
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
In Painting a House

the labor costs much more than the
paint. Don't waste your labor on
adulterated paints. Buy Paint that
you know is made of Pure Lead
Zinc, Linseed Oil, Turpentine Dryer,
Coloring Matter and nothing else.
"Monarch House Paint" is 100 per
cent pure.
The Blunt Hardware Co.,
Skowhegan, Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
Double Proof,

"Do you believe III heredlty. Mrs
SIMPSON,
Indeed do. Every mean trait
Bobby has | can trace right back to
his father"
Does his father believe In heredlty
loo?"
Eyes. He traces Bobby's faults all
back to me-"
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
Athens.

"Mike" Elliott came home from
Madison last week.
Alden Bucknam has gone to Bing
ham to do job of carpentering for
Sanford Nottage.
Ralph Butler has secured a position
on the Elevated Railroad in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Holman made a
business trip to Skowhegan, Tues
day.
DR.. s. F. Greene and Mr.. William
York of Scion were in town one day
recently making the trip with the
Dr's. automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. P. Littlefield also
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bradley went to
Parkman Saturday.
Mrs. GLIDER Libby, who has for
several months past been resident
of this town was committed to the
Insane Asylum at Augusta, last week.
Elmer Traitor sold a valuable colt
to parties in Monson.
Charles Oliver lost a cow few days
ago with milk fever.
The NJ. E. B. Society will meet with
Mrs. J. F. Holman, Friday afternoon
of this week.
Mr.. L. E. Jacobs of Skowhegan, &C :
companied by Mrs. Jacobs and their
three children were in town, Tuesday
evening.
DIR. Smith and Harold Corson went
to Islesboro last Friday, returning
home Monday evening While there
they were the guests of Prin. A. W.
Boston.
Robert Hayden and family go to
Lakewood Thursday to remain for a
number of weeks.
Mrs. R. d. Pratt of Harrisburg, Pa.
with her young son, Alfred and his
nurse arrived in town last week. and
will remain for the summer with her
mother, Mrs. Make Tarbel.
Mrs. Pearl Corson book keeper for
the Blunt Hardware Co., spent Sum
day at home.
Rev Frank Hall of Lewiston re-
turned to his home Thursday morning.
Mr.. John Hight was at home from
skowhegan, Sunday.
The funeral OF the late Mary Hall
was held at the Union Church last
Sunday afternoon. Her death oc-
cured at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Noera in Cliftondale, Mass.
where she had made her home for
several yeats. Here she received the
best of care and all that loving
hearts and hands could do was done
for her comforc and happiness. AL
though in failing health for some
time her last illness was brief. The
deceased was the widow of the late
Frank Hall, farmer resident of
this town. She was also the daughter
of James and Mary Hight Taylor.
She is survived by the daughter, Mrs.
Noera. at whose home she died, and
two sons, Alanson Hall of Athens and
and Rev. Frank Hall the present
NJ. E. pastor of Park Street Church
Lewiston. Four brothers, James,
Leonard and Sammie Taylor of this
town and Albert Taylor of Water
Vile, and one sister, Mrs. Dana Farm
or of this town survive her, all of
whom were present at the funeral.
Services were conducted by Rev. B.
H. Johnson, pastor of the Free Bap-
fist church. Beautiful floral tributes
spoke their silent messages of love
for the dear mother and sister gone
before. The deceased was rs years.
Mr.. and Mrs. James II. futile of
Haverhill, Mass, are to return home
next Saturday. They have been in
town for the past fortnight as guests
of their son, Vaudeville Tuttle and
family. Mr.. and Mrs. Tuttle are old
residents of this town but moved to
Massachusetts about one year since.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
CANAAN.

Albert Jewell accompanied by his
son Ralph and brother Wallace and
sister Mrs. Rose Bracket of Fair
field made an automobile trip to
Canaan on Sunday calling on rela-
tives.
Harry Harris, wife and little son,
visited in Waterville recently.
Mrs. Weston Sargent, who has been
visiting relatives in town for several
weeks went Tuesday to join her
husband at Middle Dam to enjoy an
outing.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Omar Furber and
little son of Skowhegan were guests
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
Experience,

Experience. said the wise person.
''is the best teacher"
Yes" answered Mrs. Torkins sadly
"but when It comes to horse races
some people go on taking postgraduate
courses all their lives. "-Washington
Star
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
A Graan Old Ana,

MabeI-And did your grandfather
Ave to a green old age? Jack-Weli.
I should say so! He was swindied
three times after be was seventy.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11

Hook-I understand he married a
cool million. Cook-Yes, but he's com.
planning now because he hasn't been
able to thaw out any OF it-Illustrated
Rits
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
BIRTHS.

Skowhegan-June 4. to the wife of Walter
CorsCn, twin daughters.
Skowhegan-June ., to the wife of Chas IL.
Williams, daughter.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11

Orders for engraved work of any
description, wedding announcements,
calling cards, ETC., taken at the RE-
PORTER Office.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
Learn the Cornet

Instructions given by Z. F. Washburn, di-
rector Co. f Military Band. Call or write
Address 81 East Front ST.,
tr22 Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
DEATHS.

Cambridse-Msy q, Betsey Wentworth
aged 6S years.
Haverhlli. Mass--June6, Mrs. II. j. Horne
aged about ~ years.
Solon-May i6, Emma, wife OF Harry c.
Lancaster, aged "a years.
Canaan-June 8, Mark Written, aged 81
wears.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
CORNVlLLE.

A Republican caucus was held at
the Town Hail. Tuesday afternoon.
s. H. Beale, s. o. Locke and G. E.
Foster were chosen delegates to the
county convention and were instruct
ed to vote for E. n. Merrill and Cas-
sius Kinsman for Senators, and for
w. e. Hobart for sheriff. Fred Park
man and L. L. Smith were chosen
delegates to the State Convention
and were instructed to vote for B. M.
Fernald for governor.
Everybody come to the dance given
in Grange Hall, June IS, 1908. Music
by Towne's Orchestra. Refresh
ments served.
The firm of Sproul, Paul & Co,
Boston, Mass, whose card appears in
another part of this issue, wishes to
inform their shippers, that they will
continue business under the same
name, as before the death of the late
Mr.. G. F. H. Paul. They respectfully
solicit your shipments, which will re-
ceive the same prompt attention as
in the past.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11
y The News of Somersets Busy Towns *

of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. P.
Furber on Sunday.
Mrs. James Rand of Pitts field has
been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Rand.
DR.. w. j. Lewis is moving into the
Church house recently purchased by
Preston Furber.
Mrs. Eta Salisbury returned from
Skowhegan last week where she has
been caring for a sick lady.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-11

lABITHAt
Gold Medal Flour leads them all.
SUsETTH