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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-10-15

southeastern
louisiana
Industrial
institute
Lafayette. Ia
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1909-03-12
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Gobn lpirb Su flint, iein 3ompags
ron Weisr 5u bret Mpnaten aertsr
spesen 8etruges perurtbeilt. - r9err
6taatsunpaltleben," tpenoet Spbn
Iid an oielen, lad mo6t Bitten, oaB
Sic uns jeoen bier Monate geben,
benn mer baben gepinn uno 0erlli #
tu gleihen 5teilen pereinbart!"
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1909-03-12
Gin Offenheraiacr.

2ommer3ienratb: nSbre Werbung.
!6err Baron - ihon reht; aber ipie
ih bore. BADEN Sic itarte S6ulpen9"
2ebemann: r4b, 9err 2ommer5iens
ratb baben fid iiber mid informirt2
Nun, ih babe meinerIeits natiirlid
Dorber basielbe pice perid getban, unb
id tann Sbnsn muir iaeen: pasatele
fir sic. 9err &ommer3ienrdtb!"
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1909-03-12
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Ridter: mGie tpollen pirtlih nidn
aetpuBt baben. bab bic Gier geitoblen
lparen. Was haben Sic fid oenn els
ssntli6 seoa6t, als Sic pieIelben gu
oiefem Spottpretie tauften?"
Ingetlagtsr: sd hab' gsoaAt,
faul Iinb Iie!"
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1909-03-12
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Gr: mSieb' nur, pie luitig Die
Stneefloden in Der 2uft tangent"
Sic: ga, id bente e6en bran -
ipann ipoaen mir eieentlid uniern
ndhiten 9ausbou peranitalten?"
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1909-03-12

SdIaecr tig.- 8oit: n6crr
@irtb, MADDEN Sic Die 5biire al,
JOINT ninunt mir ser 2uit3ug Die
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1909-03-12

fleine Yorticn pom Ieller!" t'l-
WirtD: Md borcn Sic - Dos lit
Gtcr Gin alter @it!"
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21
His Conundrum,

"W'hat is the difference asked the
man with the erratic eyebrows. be
tween tall, stout man whose wife
has purchased for him pale pink
smoking jacket with yellow faeings
and pocket that is utterly out Of con
yenient reach at a dry goods store
late in the afternoon of the day before
Christmas, after having put of the pur
chase for two weeks because she had
10 attend half dozen bridge parties,
and large. joyial Russian nobieman
who has been convinced Of the broth
erhood Of man and who is dcYofing
himself to the laudable work Of con
verting The people on his estates:'
Flows that asked the man with
tho dilatory muStaehe.
The man with the erratie eyebrows
repeated the query and the other man
of course, refused 10 answer. saying
that If he replied To Hypothetical qucs-
lions he must demand an experts fee.
"Oh. WELL explained the man with
the erratlc eyebrows. 1t is simple
enough. One pays fer the present and
the other prays for the peasant.'-Chi-
cago Post
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21
Mohammedan Serenity.

A Mohammedan people enjoy one
great advantage over all others-they
never suffer from the anticipation of
that which Is to come. and, as natu-
raj result, they can always enjoy the
present. although only few hours
may separate them from disaster or
even from death. Their implicit be-
lief in an ordained future imparts a
dignified repose and outward calm to
all their actions. Thus, in spite of the
trials and troubles which threatened
the state durir@ my stay at Fee, n
smooth surface of interchangeable seren-
ity yelled the inner thoughts Of every
Individual. from the sultan to the ne
gro at his gates Blaekwood Magazine.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21
In Washington.

Senator TIllman has again been at
it, and has formed kind Of an Anan
las Club of his own, making Attorney
General Bonaparte and Postmaster
General Meyer prominent members
thereof. He renewed his demand for
an investigation of his conduct, say
ing he was ready for anything, "even
assassination, saying this in a most
dramatic manner.
In accordance with the suggestion
of the G.. A. R. the President has
asked Congress to set aside the 18th
of next February as special holiday,
in recognition of Lincoln's centennial
The government has brought suit
for libel against certain newspapers
for what they said on the Panama
Canal purchase.
On Monday the President addressed
the dignitaries of the Methodist
church in Conference, on the "sauare
deal' in regard to Japan.
A sensational and bitter attack on
President Roosevelt was made in the
house of Representatives Monday by
Mr.. Willett of New York. The Presi
dent was characterized as "gar-
goyle," "tyrant," ''pigmy descendant
Of Dutch tradespeople, !" "hay tedder''
fountain of billingsgate," "a jocu-
larity," Limitation of king" and
"bogus hero" The House voted Mr.
Willett off the floor by vote of 126
to IS.
The Supreme court Of the United
States has affirmed the decree of the
state courts of Texas imposing a fine
of 81, 623, 900 on the Waters Pierce Oil
company of St. Louis, branch of the
Standard Oil Co., and ousting it from
the state on the charge of violating
the Texas antitrust law.
Congressman Theodore E. Burton
of Cleveland has been chosen the
successor of J. B. Foraker of the
United States Senate.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21
Three ROYAL Tcasts,

The "Greyille Memoirs" tells this
story of King William ~. of England
and the Duke of Cumberland. his
brother: During dinner loud voices
were heard, which soon became more
vehement. Both brothers had drunk
more than usual, and the duke had
lost his temper and his head. Then
for the first time King William sus-
pected the idea which from that time
was never out Of Duke Ernest's mind
that be ought to be the next king Of
England should no male children sur
yive his brother William ". The
duke, rising, said: call in the suit. /
am proposing a toast The kings
health; God save the king The sui;
came in and drank 1t. Then the duke
said, May l also, sir. propose the next
toastY Name it. your grace, replied
the king The kings heir proudly
said the duke. and God bless him"
"a dead silence followed. Then the
king, collecting all his energies and
wits, stood up and called out, The
kings heir; God bless her" Then,
throwing the glass over his shoulder
he turned to his brother and exclaimed,
My crown came with n lass, and my
crown will go to a lass Every one
noticed that the duke did not drink the
toast. He left the room abruptly
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21
Obituary.

In the death of Mr. David G. Spot
ford, our community loses another
of its old and we'll known citizens,
who has resided in Skowhegan since
1870, and Prior to his coming here,
lived in Cornville. The decease was
stone. mason by trade, and as such
was known as an experienced work
man.
In days of health he was a constant
attendant at the Centenary Methodist
Episcopal church, which services he
enjoyed very much. AS citizen the
decease was exemplary and man of
high ideals and noble purpose.
His father was Hiram Spofford of
Starks, there were six children In the
family, four boys and two girls. Two
of the boys have since died. About
eleven years ago Mr.. Spofford's wife
died. For the past year the decease
has been failing in health and quietly
passed away on Thursday a. m. at 7
O'Clock. The decease was 70 years of
age. The funeral services was from
his home on Cedar Street, and at 2
O'Clock. Rev. DR.. Leitch Of the
Methodist church OBLIGATED. The
burial was in South Cemetery.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21
Groominu.

Anciently man thought more highly
of his horse than of his womenklnd.
But woman, as it CHANGED, was crafty,
"Why does he esteem his horse be.
yond his wife?' she asked herself and
resolutely faced the task of finding out
Her first answer was: THE horse
will carry n heavier load"
Her next: THE horse doesn't talk
back at him.
But neither of these, somehow, i'm
pressed her as being correct
"Most likely" she declared at length
ITS in the grooming. Well, III just be
we'll groomed myself and see
1t was lucky guess and from that
time forward woman's position rose
relatively until in our day the horse
has scarcely a look in even at the
horse show. Puck.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21
Her Darlinu's Desire,

"My darling" said a fond mother,
who believed In appealing to children's
tender feelings instead of Furnishing
them, if you are so naughty you will
grieve mamma so that she will get Ill
and have to lie in bed in a dark room
and take nasty medicine, and then she
may die and have to be taken away
out to the cemetery and be buried, and
you
The child had become more solemn,
but an angelic smile overspread his
face at his mothers last words, and.
throwing his arms about her neck. he
exclaimed:
"Oh, mamma and may sit beside
the coachman? "-London Queen
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21
A Kind Hearted Waiter,

A surprising experience was that OF
a lady who received a bit of advice on
table etiquette. She is sufficiently free
from vanity to tell the story herself.
She says:
l know that l am not person of
impressive appearance. l am inclined
to be short and stout and to dress
plainly. Still, l had hoped that | had
an air of acquaintance with polite So
ciety. But now | shall be more mod
est than ever in my idea Of the impress
sion / make upon strangers.
At my first meal at the hotel where
I passed last summer l was pleased
with the face Of my waiter. 1t was
radiant with kindness and good ma
ture. | began my dinner with soup
and fish AS the waiter set them in
front of me he glanced at the persons
of fashionable appearance who were
my neighbors at table. His kind heart
was suddenly struck with the fear that
l might make an unfortunate impress
sion on them. He bent down and
whispered in my ear:
Eat your soup first"
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

$ A hundred years or so ago no pun
ishment could have been worse than
that of subjecting the victim TO the
inferno of modern London noises II
they had then existed. Dropping VA
ter on the forehead, torturing with
tweezers. setting food before the stary-
ing culprit-out of reach-all of these
were exquisite and refined forms Of
horror, but they all pale before night
and a day in modern London street,
Town and Country.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21
Oil Burning Engines.

Railroad men are interested in the
pairing five LOGON olives for use on
some of the roads running through
the woods. These engines are being
fixed over at the Portland Shops to
burn oil as fuel. Work has already
commenced upon one of the engines
and it has progressed to such an ex-
tent that the work will be done with
in short time and the engine wsll
be used for experimenting purposes.
If the experiments prove that the oil
burners have the necessary value,
four or five more engines will be
equipped with the apparatus Incl
dental to the use of oil.
The five engines which will be
converted into oil burners will be
placed in service on the Somerset and
Rangeley divisions of the road. A
number of experts have been assign
ed to the work and when the job is
finished it is said that the engines
will be as fully equipped as those
that are constructed especially for
this service.
The tanks ill hold 1000 gallons of
oil, which will enable the engineers
to haul train for a distance of 100
miles on an average, which includes
both the passengers and freight. 1t
is said that the use of oil will be
more expensive than oal but in the
end it will be much more economical.
Oil burners are understood to have
demonstrated their success on other
railway lines.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

Fruit raisers in Maine-and we trust
the apple trees will respond next
season~-will have to get into the
game Of properly asserting and pack
ing their apples. This they are de-
handing in Grange meetings and in
fruit growing associations. The
Maine State Pathological Society at
its annual meeting in 1905 after con-
siderable deliberation decided that it
was necessary to move for improve
ment In grading and packing of ap-
Piles and in furtherance of the end
desired, appointed special commit
tee to confer with the societies OF
similar character in New England in
order to obtain the fullest possible
information and if found mutually
satisfactory, uniform action in the
several States. The Canadian system
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21
The AGE of Man.

1t is generally admitted by scientists
that men lived on the earth contempt
eros, which became extinct about the
beginning of the glacial period. That
period, SO high an authority as the late
John Fiske assures us, probably began
not less than 100000 years ago and
came to an end 10000 years ago. How
long man existed on the earth prior to
the glacial period we have no means
of knowing-New York American.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21
skOwhtGAN MARKET.

rKioFs rAr tsouucEKs
OArS-tsla cts.
Woot-Unwashed, 10 70 a. CTS.
HlpFs ANp sklSs-HIdes, 10 Cts, nmmsr W :
lamb SKINS 40 IS cts; cali skins, IA 10 10 %&Ae7
BeXSs~ Hand picked yellow eyes, sa.sO to f9so'
pea beans. s. 50.
RFRF-Ox beef 10 Q cts.
poulrEY- bowls 10 20 IA Cts. Ter H., chcke1, -
to S cts. Turkeys, 1sc to ase.
RovND Hoe 10 cts.
TAt1ow-Roush, , cts. PER III.
htTTER-Frsl qualty, STAMPED, Is to ~ cts Per 10
EGGS-7a cts. per do5 fresh
PorAroEs, 90 per bu>ael
CnEEsE-16c TO lsc per To-
RETAIL NAEKET.
Flore-Sprng wheat Patent, $3.50 to Ssas. Wiz
Ter v heat pat So 90 10 50 50. Winter wheat Aos~e
f.ooo
per bag; Oats % cts a eu.
{ 5 Mai. SOS per bag.
FEEp-MddhnSs, f1oo per ewti Dthien' Si'Ts ~
-~L
SpRlEG BRAN-'t,ss per cwt
MixEp FrED-SL4S per c~t.
SAN PoRk-I1 is nj: by the Dbl, zoe ihs.' $1,000
CsEEsE-iS to 70 cts per 10
BITTER as 10 20 cts. yer ID.
zoos % Cts per doz fresh.
IEAS-9s 10 6o cts per DO
COPPER To IS SIS per Re.
IARp--D Domestic, i cts. Pure - cts, COMPOUND
10 cts. n n.
MolAssFs-Pure Ponce, 40 to 50 cts Pure Bart
does, 90 cts. , q u, -,
Sr.oo; Brown, rs lbs. for 81 co,
pnrAruRS-7s CTS per bushels
DRY FsH-Cld 10 80 cts per lbi Pollock. 1t-.
0Ni0Ns--5 cts. per To. 90,
Pow rR.-Fowls, 10 cts, per 10 Chicken . Ct.
per loi Turkeys, 7sc to 3oo.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

The first appointment made by the
new Governor, in the line of regular
appointments, was that of Hon
Thurston s. Burns of the WestbrooB
as Trustee of the State School fol
Boys, In place of Fred Atwood, de-
ceased. Mr.. Burns has been connect
ed with our public institutions some
fourteen years, a great deal of the
time as a member of the Executive
Council. No gentleman in the State
BY heart and training, is better fitted
for this new place.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

A fox can climb almost as well as a
eat and will often be found lying III
trees and on the top Of Ivy covered
walls. High walls covered with ivy
often surround private residences in
hunting districts. one Of these do
main walls caused the tragic death OF
a hound In the south Of Ireland a few
years ago. There was a belt Of trees
with thickish underground close up to
the wall and the hounds were running
a tired fox hard through this belt
Suddenly the cry ceased; there were
the unmistakablc growing and worry
ing which proclaim a kill. The mas
ter jumped off his horse and pushed
his way through the underground. ON
getting to the pack instead Of finding
q dead fox he saw to his horror one
of the best hounds torn to pieces. 1t
was easy to understand what had hap
pened. The fox had got over the wall
by the help of some Ivy, and the hound
had tried to jump over after him, but,
falling back among the others, had
been killed before they realized their
mistake.-London Standard.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

Cobble-You certainly have good
cook. By the way, where do you get
your servants? Stone-From our neigh
bors. When we hear Of good one
among them we offer her more money
to come with us. Cobble-But, my
dear fellow, is that honorable? Stone
Why not? Can you develop a sense
of honor with a poor digestion?-Idfe
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

Mrs Gaswell-Who is that man who
looked at you as if he knew you? Mrs.
some professional work for me once
or twice. He's n chropodist. Mrs.
-Chiropodist? Oh, yes; I've
heard of them They don't believe in
REORGANIZATION, do they?-Chicago Trib-
mo
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21
Extend Thanks.

We wish thus publicly 10 express
our gratitude to the:members of Co. 4
Band for the delightful music furnish
ed at our recent minstrel entertain
ment. also we would give thanks 80
each and all who contributed in any
way towards the grand success of the
entertainment.
A. O. LACRoIx.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

One of our State street brokers re-
ceived n note from n customer bear
ing the cryptic message. Richard III,
act l, line 1885," Turning to the pas
sage he read, "Now, by st. PAUL." and
next moment he had given the order
Boston Transcript.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

At one of the banquets given last
week at the Augusta House, Gov.
Fernald made great hit when he
said l want to thank you people of
Portland for this splendid hotel. We
wouldn't have had it If it had not
been for Portland"
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

The new hall of Agriculture at
Orono was dedicated with appropri-
ate ceremonies yesterday. The at
tendance of the members of the Begis-
Iature gave them an opportunity to
take glance at the workings of the
institution.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

Two ladies, friends of the superin-
tendent. were visiting Il hospital for
the insane. During the noon meal the
superintendent remarked that the door
of the violent ward was being repaired
and that the guards would have to be
unusually watchful until 1t was TN
ished After dinner the ladies went
for stroll down the beautiful lane
leading up TO the main building. Sud
denly they heard footsteps as of some
one running behind them and were
Mortified on looking around to see di-
sheveled, wild eyed man pursuing
them. One Of the women quietly
stepped to the size of the road The
other, screaming at the top of her
voice, ran down the road with the ma
MAC close upon her heels. At last,
spent with running and gasping with
fright, crouching in anticipation OF the
blow which she was expecting she
waited her fate. The man, painting and
grinning, tapped her lightly on the
shoulder and said:
Tag! You're it."-Cleveland Leader.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

First Comedian-What's the differ
ence between a beautiful young girl
and Goldfish? Second Comedian
Give it up First Comedian-One has
a chance to become n fall bride and
the other to become a ball fried
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

Prof Abbott Lawrence Lowell, au-
thor and lawyer, has been elected to
succeed President Eliot of Harvard
University. Only one opinion is ex-
pressen by all the learned men who
have been heard from-that no mis-
take has been made.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

Attorney General Warren G. Phil
brook has announced the appoint
ment of Charles P. Barnes of Norway
as assistant attorney general. Mr..
Barnes was for. four years the county
attorney of Oxford county.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

The remains of Alden Sprague,
years ago one of the proprietors of
the Kennebec Journal, were brought
from Los Angeles, Cal, and on Mon
day buried in the family lot in Forest
Grove, Augusta. The body was
brought from the land of flowers to
rest in the land of SHOWS.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

We are glad that Bro. R. F. Worm
wood of the Biddeford Journal, has
gone on trip to the West. We trust
they won't hold on to him and keep
him there. He is the sweetest jour-
nalist with the bitterest name we
ever knew.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

II you want to get 100000 inn
ported pearl necklace, you will have
to pay only s22, 900 duty, instead of
$4,000 as heretofore. That's quite
consideration for farmers whose hay
crop was short last season.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

The great Russian Admiral Rojest-
vensky is dead. He it was who sailed
out to certain defeat in the Sea of
Japan. He was not to blame but dur
ing his trial by court martial he had
the bravery and manliness to assume
the whole responsibility. His nation
loved him.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

Every day he sojourns at the South
adds to the popularity of President
elect Taft. He is such whole
souled, frank and good -natured fell
low, that people everywhere love
him.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21
Superab und ance.

did that manager discover any hu-
NOR in your play?'
Yes" answered the gloomy author.
HE said the whole thing was a joke"
Exchange.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

The citizens of Augusta are to give
their usual reception to the Governor
and Legislature at City Hall, on
Tuesday evening Feb. IS.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

A certain boastfu man asserts that
he knows how to play on two comets
at once, and the neighbors say that
they do not object to his knowing how,
but that he had better not try to do 1t.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21
Balm For Fat Man.

Every picture Of the devil in human
form represents him as very tall, very
slender and elegantly dressed. The
fat men need all the comfort they can
get and may find some in this.--Atchi-
son Globe.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21
makes their fruit more marketable
abroad than ours.

At their meeting last week in Lew
iston, the Observation-Disclosures COM
mission showed good results in bring
ing together feeble churches that
would starve to death did they con-
tinue separate existence. President
Hyde of Bowdoin College, President
of the commission, said "The COM
mission has prevented highway rob-
berry to the extent that it has prevent
ed the occupancy by one denomina-
ton of a field, which by right, be-
longed to another. 1t has encouraged
kind of care taking and nursing of
weak churches by those who found
them in their ueed. There are more
meeting houses" in Maine than there
are real live churches, and therefore a
great waste of effort and power. The
effort should be to bring these
churches together and breathe into
them the breath of life.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

The nearest the average man can
come to arranging financial program
for the next year is to overestimate
his income and underestimate his ex
penditures.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

The evacuation of Cuba by the u.
s. troops will soon give that country
another opportunity to try self gov
eminent.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
When paid in advance.
20 veal. SIX months .........
Three months ............ 3Sc
$40 II paid within the year.
30 will be charged II not paid until
end OF the year

Cards OF Thanks, Resolutions OF Respect
and lists OF presents accompanying accounts
of weddings, receptions, anniversaries, etc,
Inserted at cents per line, poetry with obit-
nary notices, 10 cents per line. No charge
less than 30 cents.
With our mailing list of nearly 5000 names,
.ubscribers writing the REPORTER with re-
yard to their subscription must be sure TO
Give exactly the postoffice address to which
The IA per Is going, including the number of
r. f. u. route, II delivered by rural carrier.
This is especially important when n change
Of address is requested but should also be OBJ
served when making remittances and at all
other times.
Address all communications to
The SOMERSET REPORTER. Skowhegan, Me.
EMERSON. Travelling Representative
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

Twenty thousand hatters are out
on strike in New York City. The
fashion of going bare headed will be
revived next summer.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

There is only one cure for public dis
tress, and that is public education, di-
rected to make men thoughtful, merci-
full and just-Ruskin.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21
Useless PRAYERS.

An earnest young preacher in a re-
mote country village concluded long
and comprehensive supplication by say
ing, And now let us pray for those
who are dwelling in the uninhabited
portions Of the earth"
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

A pair telephones for sale, suit
able for either short or long distance
work. Address REPORTER Office,
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21
Tho Best LuIlabies.

half a dozen children can bent all the
hivas that ever dove" at singing lul-
labics that really lull - Galveston
\pCS
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

Unfortunately spot.cash isn't always
spotless cash.
You may have right to nurse sor
row for yourself; but you have no
right to let its shadow fall on others.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-01-21

The man who is always trying to
find out what people say of him is sell
dom happy.-Chicago Record Herald.