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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-10-12

Like Theodore Parker, Chaplin
undoubtedly ielt his vitality to be
SC immense that it could not be
overtaxed. Parker came OF a long
lived race, buthe died Of oyerwork at
fifty. Chaplin seemed made for IN
finite endurance, but he was shaken
at sixty, and died at sixty-six- Some
years ago, in the height Of his pros-
porous lecturing career, the Easy
Chair met him at the Albany rail
road station in the early evening OF
q winter day. lie was snatching "a
bite" and a cup Of coffee, and as the
bell rang, they hurried TO the train,
Chaplin carrying a numbering bag
and shawls, and laughing and jok-
ing as they crawled into the car.
He had been out all the week, start
ing early ON Monday morning, after
preaching twice on Sunday. He
had lecturcd every evening during
the week, travelling hard all day.
up before light" he said, gayly,
"eating tons of tough steaks and
bushels of cold apples, whizzing on
in those sitting cars, and turning
out Just in time to swallow cup OF
tea and off to the lecture" 1t was
tremedous work, as only the fully
initiated know. But he made it all
joke, and his swift tongue flew hui
morously on from incident TO incl
dent, and presently logan to discuss
the new books and new articles in
the magazines. with sharp and just
discrimination. Suddenly the train
stopped, evidently not at a station.
The night was cold and stormy.
Presently the conductor passed, and
Chaplin asked to know the reason of
the delay. The conductor replied
that there was some arrangement of
the locomotive and Chaplin said,
quietly, "This is bad business for a
man who has to preach at eleven
o'clock tomorrow morning, and
whose sermon is mot begun" His
companion demonstrated but Cha
pins eyes twlnkled as he answered
"Burns sang the cottier's Saturday
night, but the minister's Saturday
night is yet unwritten. At least"
he said, laughing, "this one is likely
to be unwritten." 1t was past mid
night when the train reached the
city. Goodnight" cried the hearty
voice. $50 home and go to bed
I'm going to work" The next time
the Easy Chair met the preacher, it
asked about thatsermon. "Oh, that
was all right. / went home, and
there was a bright fire in my study,
and brew of hot coffee, and / fin
ished that sermon Just as the sun
rose" And the next morning he
was probably off again for another
week of the same kind. 1t was at
the same Albany station that, cross
ing in the bleak winter night over
the river, Theodore Parker was IA
tally chilled. He and Chaplin were
both stalwart men, with such ample
and overhowing strength that it
seemed to them to be exhaustless.
But they worried bravely while it
was yet day, and their works do fol-
low them.-HdrDer's Magazine.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-10-12

kind and in his presence the hum
blest felt at ease. He was full
rounded man, pe.fect physically,
intellectually, morally and spiritu-
ally-the most completely rounded
out and perfect man that has ever
filled the Presidential chair.
What are the lessons that the
eventful life teaches us?
First-That Christian principles
and political life are not incom-
patible; that a man may be pure
and upright amid all the strifes and
conflicts of long political career.
He may be true man-an earnest
Christian actuated by sublime
faith in God, Christ and in humani-
ty while filling posts of honor, and
participating in the political contests
of our country.
Second-That the American peo-
pie love that which is pure, noble
and good. James A. Garfield reigns
as no American statesman has ever
done over the hearts of all men, be-
cause he embodied in himself and
in his actual life the loftiest princi-
piles that actuate the human heart.
Let no man think that he must be-
come dissipated in morals or cor
rupt in principles in order to carry
the hearts of our people. A new
era is dawning on US when virtue
and true merit must fill onr places
of honor.
Third-This life shows, moreover,
the splendid opportunities that our
free institutions afford the young Of
our country. From the canal boat
to the White House tells the story
of the grand possibilities that lie
before the energetic, the noble and
the true.
Again, his life shows the grandeur
and power of the gospel of Christ.
1t was Christ living in him that per-
fected his character and made his
life so grand and good. He was an
affectionate son. At the inaugural
when he had closed his address, he
turned and planted on his mothers
cheek the kiss of affection. He was
faithful husband, devoted father,
true friend and a grand patriot
and philanthropist. And all these
relations in him were ennobled and
sanctified by the gospel of Christ.
Again, this gospel gave consolation
to our beloved President in all his
trials and Affections. How patient
ly he bore his sufferings through the
long weary months he lay in his
bed, through days and nights of in
tense heat. No wonder he would
say at last, Il feel SO tired, " his poor
emaciated frame was worn out, ex-
hausted; and yet under all these
sufferings he murmured not. Still
his tired body wanted rest, and to-
day it is laid away to sleep.
But lastly, the infinite value of
the gospel is seen in the blissful
hope with which itinspired his soul.
On its rich promises our sainted
President leaned. and by them, the
portals of eternal glory were opened
to his vIsion-and at last he heard
the call, and responded-and is rest
ing, to-day, in the light and glory of
that celestial abode.
Shall we look again on that noble
brow? Shall we press again that
warm hand? Yes, if man is more
than mere matter-if he has spirit
that thinks and reasons and loves
if Christ rose from the dead we shall
see him. Amid the glories of that
heavenly world we shall meet the
loved that have passed over if actu-
ated by the grand principles that
fashions the noble life of him whose
loss we mourn to-day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-10-12
A speculator's Deserted Mansion.

All residents of Nevada, will re-
call what q famous resort Bowers
Mansion used to be in the flush
times some fifteen years ago.
Sandy Bowers made some lucky
turns in Crown Point and Belcher,
and almost before he knew it was
worth a cool million, and some say
more. He believed that money was
made to use, and so purchased some
property near Washoe Lake and
built his mansion. 1t was by far
the most pretentious dwelling that
had ever been thought of in Neva-
da and when people saw the broad
and solid masonry going up, they
wondered if it would not bankrupt
its builder. After the house was
finished Mr.. Bowers went to Europe
for upholstrv and furniture. The
house cost about 100000 to build
and the furniture cost about as
much more.
A few Sundays ago an Appeat re-
porter visited the place. The gate
was tied up, and the unbroken road
showed that no carriages had driven
through it for many day. A stroll
over tie grounds showed that they
were really deserted in everything
except the birds and jack rabbits:
The dancing hall was empty, and
the old bath house supplied with
water from the hot springs had been
turned into sort of hostlerie for
the wayfaring tramps, who, at the
approach of footsteps, crawlec out
and betook themselves to the hills.
The trees, no longer pruned or car
ed for, had begun to assume the
form and look of the natural pro-
duction.
The fountain, which in better days
had sent its Jets of silver high III
air, and showered its spray upon the
grass when the wind was high, had
evidently not been in state OF ac-
tivity for years. The upper basin
was as dry as q limekiln, and the
lower one was in but little better
condition.
A black snake lay eoiled on the
edge of the masonry. Unabashed
by human presence, he continued
basking in the sun, and wore the AIR
of party who knew his rights.
Lizards darted in and out of the
crevices of the stones, and notified
toads, with bellies of aldermanic
patterns sweated and sweltered in
the grass, the growth OF which no
lawn-mower had ever touched.
Bowers had built a fish pond, and
not forgetting that scenery was
something, placed an island in the
the centre. This was covered with
a delightful growth OF willows,
which swept the water with truly
picturesque effect. The fish, snakes
and turtles held possession OF this
spot, and seemed oblivious of intru-
sion.-Carson (Ner.) appeal.
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stephens and the Negro.

There are people who become
honest only when there is nothing
more to steal. That kind of forced
virtue has too many examples.
Mr.. Stephens has many stories to
tell of negroes, and one is famous
cotton and chicken depredator, who
since the war met the ex-Vice Presi-
dent in the road.
"Well, Thomas was the kindly
salutation, II was sorry to hear you
had been in trouble about Mrs.
Trips chickens.
"Yes, Mars Alec; but / done quit
ali dat now," said the negro very
penitently.
"How many did you take before
you stopped p asked Mr.. Stephens
Il tux all she had," was the per-
fectly innocent reply.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-10-12
LET EVERY ONE SWEEP BEFORE
HIS OWN DOOR.

DO we heed the homely adage, handed down
from days Of yore--
Ere you sweep your neighbors dwelling
clear the rubbish from your door,
Let no filth, no rust there gather, leave nc
traces of decay,
Pluck every weed unsightly brush the faller
leaves away.
If we faithfully have labored thus TO sweet
without, within,
Spurning evil speaking, malice and each
dark, besetting sin
Weeds that by the sacred portals of The IN
ner temple grow,
Poisonous weeds the heart defling. bearing
bitterness and woe;
Then pcTchance we may have leisure o'er
our neighbor's watch TO keep:
All the work assigned us finished, We before
his door may sweep;
Show him where the moss is clinging-tok-
en- ever Of decay,
Where the thistles, quickly springing, daily
mus; be cleared away
But, alas our work neglected, OF we mount
The Judgment seat
With his failings, his omissions, we our
weary brother greet
In some hidden nook forgotten, searching
with 2 careful eye,
We the springing weeds diseoyer-some
sfi0lt Il.naiSb thor. drServ
For his slothfulncss, his blindness, we our
brother harshlv chide,
Boosting OF our strength and wisdom, We
condemn him in our pride
Ask not why he has neglected thus before
his door TO sweep,
Why grown careless, he has slumbered, fail
ing his garden plot TO keep.
On that Judgment seat sin sitting, We no
helping hand extend
To assist our weaker brother his siaort com
inss to amend
For his weariness, his faltering, we no
sweet compassion show
From our store no cordial bring him, no en-
cour3Gcment beStOW.
Bu., while busted with our neighbor. urg-
ing him to ccasless care
Calling to the thoughtless idlerS, to their la
bors to repair
10 unseen the dust has gathered, weeds are
gathering where Of yore
Flowers rare and sweet were blooming when
we swept before our door.
All, how easy DER our neighbors faithful
ward and watch to keep;
But alas before our dwellings hard indeed
10 daily sweep
Harder than to share the conflict, ''by the
stuff at home to stay
Easier to sit in Judgment. than TO humbly
watch and pray.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-10-12

New ORLEANS, September 16.-
The Democrats Little Rock despatch
says: Jane Campbell, a colored
woman living near Dykes Mill,
killed two of her children, aged 10 and
II, by beating out their brains with
a pine..knot, for some trivial act OF
disobedience. After the inquest,
when the cause Of death became
generally known, a mob of whites
and blacks dragged Mrs. Campbell
from her cabin, tied her to stake,
and despite her screams literally
roasted her alive.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-10-12

Upon being spoken to concerning
st. Jacobs Oil, our fellow townsInan
Mr.. Theodore Wakelee, said: l had
been suffering with rheumatism,
and obtained the greatest relief from
st. Jacobs Oil. 1t has also been
used in my family for some time,
and has never been found to fail IN
giving prompt relief.-Battlc Greek
(Mich.) Daily Journal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-10-12

LoPPERED milk is considered bet
ter for calves in hot water than
skim-milk, being more easily diges-
ted. If they are being reared for
dairy purpose they should not be
fed on new milk, which is too fat
tening. Oil-meal mixed with their
milk prevent securing. Begin with
tablespoonful daily and increase
it to a pint as the calf grows older.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-10-12

Il see some one returned the
twenty francs you lost" Yes, queer
thing about that. l offered ten
rrancs reward but my money didn't
turn up, then 1 offered thirty francs,
and at least dozen fellows brought
n to me-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-10-12

When certain powers are claimed
for an article, and everybody testi-
fies that it does more than is claim.
ed for it, to gainsay its worth is use
less. This is the substance of st.
Jacobs Oil record-SouM Bend
Erening Register.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-10-12

John B. Raymond of Fargo, Da.
kota saws that be has harvested
this season $4,000 worth Of wheat
from a farm that cost him $4,000 a
wear ago.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-10-12

Sellers Liver Pills" have been
the standard remedy for malaria,
liver complaint, eostiveness, etc, ior
fiftv wears.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-10-12

The greatest length of the United
States from east to west IS 2,sO0
miles : greatest breadth from north
to south, 1000 miles.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-10-12

Never be without bottle of that
pure, mild, compound Peruna; take
it with the first symptom.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-10-12

There are 10000 seeds of oats in
a pound and CSC, 400 seeds of white
clover.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-10-12

No one can be healthy with q tor
pid liver and constipation. Take
Manalin.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-10-12

1t is estimated that there are y
100000 Jews in the world.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-10-12
BRIDE OF THE CARNIVAL.

"Does she really love me?" said
Captain Ernest Won Steinberg, aid.
de-camp TO King Louis of Batavia
as he left the presence of the young
and beautiful Baroness Anna Won
Graffenberg, the belle Of Munich
''or is she the heartless coquette
which common rumor makes her?'
As he passed down the staircase
he encountered the baroness pretty
French chambermaid, Lisette.
'Lisette, you are looking charm
ing to-day-do you know it?"
my mirror told me so this morn
ing" said the soubrette, looking up
boldly into his face.
"What lips! what eyesl and
what a figurel' said the soldier.
"But do You know, / think you
would look infinitely prettier in a
lavender colored silk robe, with
cherry colored ribbons?"
"Very possible, monsieur" an
swered the waiting maid; but that
will cost monev-and how is poor
girl like me to dress like a ladv?"
II have thought of that difficult
ty," said Ernest, "and so | have pro-
vided a remedy. VIII you allow
me to present you with a slight
token of my gratitude and admira-
tion?"
As he spoke he drew forth little
net silk purse, through the inter-
stices of which some gold pieces
showed their pleasant, brilliant
countenances. Lisettes eyes reflect.
ed their brightness.
Monsieur is altogether too gen.
erous," she said.
Bat the little white fingers clasp
ed the glittering offering, and con-
veyed. it to one of her pockets of the
coquettish silk apron that she wore
Now, tell me, Lisette, is youl
mistress going to the masked ball al
the palace tomorrow night ?n
"Ah, but that is great secret
monsieur, which / promised ma.
dame not TO reveal" replied the
Parisienne. archly, laying her fin
fiers on her lips.
"She is going, then ?' said Ern-
est.
Monsieur says So" answered the
soubrette, smiling.
"And what else did your mistress
charge you TO keep secret2' asked
the officer, smiling in his turn.
"That she was going to wear a
rose-colored domino, with a bunch
of sky-blue ribbons on the right
shoulder" replied the waiting-maid
.hurriedly, and she ran up stairs, as
if to avoid further catechizing, fully
satisfied that her indiscretion had
been an ample Offset to the aide-de-
camps present.
"Nery good. Madame Anna" said
the young officer to himself. u
have reconnoitered the ground, and
shall know where to open my
trenchs. Ais fair in love and war
And now to my friend the sculptor's
if his ingenuity aid me, my success
will be certain"
On the night of the masked bal
the royal palace of Munich was g
blaze of light Every window glow
ed as If the interior was mass O
fire, and the brilliant rays, stream
ing forth upon the night, fell on the
glittering helmets, breast-plates and
sabers of the mounted curaissiers. ol
were reflected from the bayonets o.
detachment of the infantry Of thu
line drawn up as a guard of honor
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172 176
HOMESTEAD NOTICE.
Land Office at

Gainesville, Fla, September 1881. !
NOTICE is hereby given that the follow.
ing-named settler has filed his intention
to make final proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will be made
before JnO. w. Dickins, Clerk Circuit
Court, at Enterprise. Fla, ON Monday,
Homestead No. 1901, for lot4 and east of
southeast ! and southwest of southeast !
OF section 81, Township 10, south of Range
70 east. He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous residence
upon. and cultivation OF, said land, viz:
John Cansev, Erastus Causey, Thos. Nc
Tla. L.. A. HARNESS
ia lIo Register.
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the nearest iceberg, where it is
promptly swallowed by polar BEAR
When the heat OF the bears stomach
thaws out the pork it releases the
spring, which flies out, and the bear
soon dies from pain in bis side."
"Maior," said Mrs. Max, with much
warmth, II don't believe that story is
true"
mo, my dear, and you won't, UNTIL
in a few years, you see it in some
fashion paper, and then you viii!
swear by it."
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THEHAPPYH HOME.

Mrs. N. Il. Kidder, IN Independent.
bent my ear to listen
To a sweet canary's song,
Hanging in a cottage window
AS CHANGED to pass along,
And thought this burst of gladness
As it rises and then falls,
Is the happy lingering echo
of the joys within the walls.
This dwelling of my neighDor,
With his true and gentle wife;
And his merry little children,
lisa scene with beauty rife;
And that blest and happy father
Sees no picture half so fair,
AS the cot among the roses,
When his darlings all are there.
In the cosiest, warmest corner,
Sits the old folks full of cheer;
For they hold the place of honor
In the home to them so dear;
And the guest who sits among them
Feels the all prevailing peace
OF the days that flow serenely
With their rare and sweet increase.
passed the cottage window
With a blessing on the pair,
Who had set this bright example
To the neighbors everywhere;
And I kissed the rosy children
AS they clustered at the door,
Praying that their JOY and gladness
Might be Swallowed nevermore!
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THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURIST.

business with saw mill. She was a
good one, Judge, and she was pious
from the back of her neck to the
buniOn on her heel; you can tell
that from the notice, and the mourn
ing widower wiped his eyes on the
sly, and later in the day was fined $40
for thrashing the undertaken who
had put silver handles on the casket
instead of gold.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-09-21

Col. A. Wood Merryweather, whom
every one in Scranton, Pa, knows, writes
and says: 81 had long suffered from a
arrangement of the bladder and kids
neys; it had made my general health
very poor. I also was troubled with
severe Indigestion; pills gave me only
temporary relief, and experienced great
anxiety of mind, as we'll as physical dis
tress. A friend recommended Browns
Iron Bitters. | have used it with me st
gratifying results, and just now my
health never was better, and feel that
the cure is permanent"
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HOMESTEAD NOTICE.
LandOhice AT.

7
Gainesville, Fla, Aug. 81, 1881. {
NOTICE Is hereby given thai the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
OF his claim, and that said proof will be
made before JnO. w. Dickins, Clerk Cir
cult Court, at Enterprise, Fla, on Mon
day; October II. 1881, viz: Robt Rawlins.
+. u. {. NO. 1f6. for the northeast of
ton 10, Township II south of Range 81
east He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up0n.
ana cultivation of said land, viz: A. d.
Lyon, Jas: NJ. Fulce, Robt. Smith, Nelson
Baker, all of DeLand, Fla.
,-.,o l.. A. BARNES.
l'+ 10 Register,
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HOMESTEAD NOTICE.
Land Office a*

Gainesville, Fla, Aug %, 1881.
NOTICE is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed norice of
his intention to make final proof in sup
port OF his claim, and that said proof will
Circuit Court. at Enterprise, Fla. on
Tuesday, October 4th, 1881. viz: Hiram
COwart, Homestead No. 3,845 for the
northwest of southwest section %, aud
north of southeast and southeast | of
northeast section q, township 10 south,
witnesses to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon, and cultivation of. said land,
viz; John Varnes, Ravenel Baker, Frank
Baker and Robert Rawlison, all of Sc
vile, Fla.
L. A. BARNES,
w l76 Register.
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HOMESTEAD NOTICE
Land Office AT.

>, Gainesville, Fla, Aug ID, 1881. {
NOTICE is hereby gwen that the FOL
lowing named S e t t er has hled NO..
Hice Oh ms II n t on to make final
proof IN support of his claim lam,
hna that sad proof will be made
Court, at Enterprise, Fla. on We'd nes Iiru0
September 28, 1881, viz: b. b. Preyatt'
homestead No, 1912. for Lot > and Somtb"'
east OF Southwest ! of Section % and
Lot L OF Section 80, Township i3 Son uiu
III 70 East. He names the followinS
G I.Snes ,SeS 10 prove his continuous rsi-
w: Peter Cone, Jno. Lastringer II Nv w :
ESlviingS tone anu U, NJ. Bsnnstt' ali az
17t,15 L. A BARNES.
Register,