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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-02-21
An Ideal Girl.

In q village of Oneida county,
New York, according to a CORE
spondent of the Utica Observer, there
is young lady who has merits de-
serving of public notice. She is q
blonde, of medium height, blue eyes,
clear cut Grecian features, and is ac-
knowledged to be pretty, even by en-
vious females, and has borne away
all the best prizes in school for years
Her education is pronounced by our
late school commissioner as being as
good as that Of any teacher in the
district. She can bake, wash, iron,
make garden, sing divinely sew on a
button or patch, makeand fit all her
own clothes, spin the yarn and make
her own stockings, mop the floor,
entertain a house full Of ministers
or an assemblage of young people,
make tatting, crochet, bevel a lam
brequin, knit insertion on a slipper
case, or quilt pumpkin pie. She
never was known to call your atten-
ton to the door scraper or mat, nev-
er spoke a cross word or had a cold
dinner on washing day, never ate q
chocolate caramel or chewed gum.
She wears none but her own hair
and teeth, and was never nearer a
corset than the outside of a dry
goods counter. She never had a
beau in her life, yet our best young
men would. be at her feet with the
least encouragement. She can row
q boat, shoot gun, climb tree,
and throw fly or land a trout in a
manner to win the admiration of
any sportsman. She never gossips
and never attempts to take a hand
in another weman's knitting work,
and is never seen upon the streets in
the evening unless going to church
or to visit the sick. Her father has
been a widower for over a dozen
years, a pillar in the church, social
and sought after by all, yet mani
tests no desire to change house
keepers. She was never known to
torture a piano in her life, manifests
no fondness for cats, or poodle or
cur dogs, and doesn't know George
Elliot's best novel from hen coop,
yet she is thoroughly conversant
with the important questions and
news of the day. and can quote his
tOry till YOU can't wink. We are
not related except through our re-
spected ancestor, Adam, and no
young man must consider this
thrown out as an inducement, for
the lady in question would not look
favorably upon his suit a moment
unless she was convinced that he
was the equal of her father, and it
would be strong proof she would re-
quire. She is a thorough going pol
itician with Democratic proclivities.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-02-21
How to Swim

\ writer in kaoaeledgs gives these
directions:
The swimmer is supposed to be
simply balancing himsel in the wa
ter when he prepares to try the
p,ovemeut5 now to be described.
Placing The hands together close to
the breast, with the wrists touching
the collar bones, or nearly so, the
palms downward. and in horizontal
plane with the closed fingers, the
swimmer launches his arms forward
to their full reach in front of him,
still keeping his hands together.
While he is doing this, he kicks his
legs out backward to their full ex-
tent and so rs to throw the feet as
far apart as possible. OF these
movements only the latter is propul-
sive. The former merely brings the
arms to the right position for their
backward propulsive stroke.
But though the legs and feet be-
ing kicked out backward produce a
propulsive effect, especially if the
feet are well planted, as it were,
against the water during their back
ward sweep, yet it is not in this mo-
ton that the legs do the most effee-
tive part of their propelling work.
The arms are now to be carried back
ward with a powerful sweep, the
hands being held in a slightly cup
shaped form, and the stroke being
taken with Just so much downward
movement, and no more, as IS nee
essary To counteraet the tendency Of
the head 10 sink when the support
of the hands Is removed. While the
hands are thus brought toward the
lips, the legs are 10 be brought for
cibly together, like the legs OF a pair
Of shears when we close H. IL i in
this movement that the legs produce
their greatest propulsive effect. an
effect which many who think they
know how to swim entirely lose,
simply kicking their legs straight
out backward. and then drawing
them up under them for the next
stroke. This drawing up Of the legs
under the abdomen must only be
begun when the legs have been for
chilly brought together, both perfect
ly rigid till they are in contact
The closing movement of the legs
is completed while the arms are do
ing their backward stroke. The legs
are then drawn up under the stom-
ach, the feet being bent back as
when we stand on tiptoe, while the
hands are brought to their first po-
sition by passing from the hips to
the chest, and palm and fingers as it
were gliding over the body. Then
the movements described are re-
peated. The arms are thrust for
ward as before; the legs are kicked
out, then, while the legs are brought
forcibly together and afterward car
ried forward, the arms take their pro-
pulsive stroke backward to the hips.
Then the movements are repeated,
and so on, till the swimmer is tired,
or thinks well to change his stroke.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-02-21

1t is mistake to ask a precocious
child to show off before company. A
gentleman who was dining with his
family at a friends table, where a
number Of invited guests were pres
ent, had bright little daughter, who
as soon as the hest had asked grace
said: That's a pretty grace, but
that isn't the way my papa says it. +"
"And how does your papa say it p
asked the host, expecting to hear
one of the bright replies for which
the child was famous, while the rest
of the guests echoed, "Yes, tell us
how your papa says grace ?" The
unhappy father could not reach her,
and she said, sweetIy: why, when
he comes to dinner he looks at man.
ma, and then says "Well this is a
HI of a meal to set beforea white
mantn
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-02-21
vanderbilt's Cold

William H. Vanderbilt's wealth
to be measured in solid gold, would
it is said, weigh SO tons. His income
according to the same estimate
So per second, or $50, 400 per
Mr.. Jay Gould's wealth mu
as much, and there AID, Md.
fifty persons in this cout
sessions would amountsktK
each. In France there
of wealth, but it is bettpties, Iron
than in the United State
of the Rothschild family
such fortunes in Franc
country. Our forefathe end; p. ., E1;; n; !,
they had provided ags.. and . me
accumulations when th3a0i' SAFE At
that landed property shsS3,
vided equally between hinsersss .sd
of the original owners; buties1ers. ;. s,d,S q, ls
increase of personal propertys. sd. "a
the operations of modern cr soess, esn.
has concentrated capital in ver,l,h .
hands. There will be causee...
trouble some time, as our popular :. =.
grows larger, and jealousy is crea
on account Of the disprports.
between the poverty of the. mar'
and the vast fortunes OF the fe"
The only way to prevent a collision
is tor the rich to recognize the fac
that they must make good use o
their wealth, regarding it as trus
for the benefit of their fellow men,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-02-21
Mothers Don't Know.

How many children are punished
for being uncouth, willfnl and indif-
ferent to instructions or rewards.
simply because they are out Of
health. An intelligent lady said of
a child of this kind: Mothers
should know that if they would
give the little ones moderate doses
of Hop Bitters for two or three
weeks. the children would be all a
parent could desire"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-02-21
MY MOTHER.

o for the olden days!
Those were the golden days
Days that have fed.
o for the mother love,
Earth has no other love
Worn its stead.
Still, as it seems to me,
Comes she in dreams to me,
And her soft hands
Comb my fair hair tor me,
With tender care for me,
Fashion its strands.
Is love a pain to ME?
Friendship in vain to me?
Barren lies way
Sorrow she shares with me,
Whispers at prayers with me,
God bless my childn'
Sings like birds to me.
Speaks loving words to me,
Covers my bed;
Oh, ] have need for her,
My heart doth plead for her
Mother is dead
What are life's thorns to her.
Life's sunless morns to her.
Moons that must wane?
Spring has no breath for her,
Autumn no death for her.
Lights are in vain.
What are my prayers to her.
Cumbersome cares 10 her
She is at rest.
Roses bloom over her,
Snow blossoms cover her,
Earth on her breast.
Down through the dreary years,
Sorrowful. weary years,
Hears she my cry?
Are her hands holding me?
And her arms folding me?
Is she still nigh2
Sees she my yearning tears,
Pitifnl. burning tears
From Heavens height
Comes she TO talk with me.
Stealthily walk with me,
Morning and niSht2
All a. il seems to me,
These are not dreams 10 me;
Still thou art here,
Walking beside me,
Whatever betide me,
Mother, most dear.
When life's good night TO me
Heralds new light 10 me,
In the unknown.
Unending bliss for me
Shall be thy kiss for me,
Mother, my own.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-02-21

For sore lips, take piece Of COM
mon brown paper. fold three or four
double, and burn on the bottom of a
cold fiat iron. rising as the steam
gathers ON the iron Rub it on the
sore Lip. Two applications afs
enough If well done.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-02-21

A Muscatine school boy has gone
insane from sitting up nights trying
to find the streams mentioned In the
river and harbor bill.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-02-21
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Terms of Publication.

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-21
THE YACHT IDEAL ASHORE.

AN UNEXPECTED LANDING ON THE MAINE COAST
EAsTPoRT, Me-, Aug. 20.-The steam-yscht
Ideal, with her owner, T. ]. Hsvemeyer OF tho New
York Yacat Club on board, from Bar Esrbor for Cam
noheo ran ashore near Lubec on Sunday afternoon In
a thick fog All hands were saved. The yacht ID now In
a dangerous position. 1t is uninsured.
boat aud to Castine the revenue eutter Levi WOOD
bury and will try to noat the yacht on at the next
yaoit went ashore 10 short distance from West Quoddy
Head where there is q lighthouse and fog whistle.
heard aud the yacht was slowed dswn+ bus
before che could be stopped she was ashore
The water was smooth and there was no din
Guilty In landing in boats There were three ladies
aboard the yacht The weasel has two holes IN her oew
md bsr stsrn hss dropped down with the tide which
nows over and dis At every nood. She VIII 20 70
pieces unless she got Of before wind sets in Tns
reveuue cutter is expected tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-21
AFFAlRS IN CUBA

HAVANA, Aug 20.-The Captain-General has
received information that encounter took place on
August IL between the civil guards Of Agnacate and
Asuero's band. In which Of the former was killed.
Aguero was wounded in the breast and left arm The
Dario, Of Cenfuegos says that the same date ten
men belonging Agueros band entered the dwelling
connected with the Encamacion sugar estate In which
were present wealthy citizens Of CenfnegOs The
social standing OF the latter not being known by the
band, they merely deprived OF their vauables-
The bandit Curbeo has been captured by the civil guards
the Villas district He chief OF band infestlng
the district Of Santa Clara.
BY recent order the Captain General has confirmed
the circular ordaning that captains OF vessels leaving
ports of Cuba provide themselves with bills OF
health from the local sanitary boards This makes II
necessary for vesscs starting for the United States TO
procure aud pay for two bills OF health as the author
lies Of country only recognize the validity OF such
bills a issued by their own consuls.
Miguel Tane. manufacturer OF the Majaqus brand OF
cigars dealer in leaf tobacco has suspended pay
Inents His liabilities estimated at from $500 600 to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-21
DYING FROM LOCKJAR.
MAN WHO HAS SERVED A TERM Fos ASSAULT
WANTED TO ANSWER A CHARGE OF MURDER.

, NAN VINO HAS SERVED A TERM FOX ASSAULT
WANTED TO ANSWER A CHARGE OF MURDER
Three weeks ago Joseph Ruff, living IN Willis
ava near One-hundred- and forty-seventh-st.. Nor
r;oan,a was struck on the head with a stone by a
mar whom he had offended. Yesterday the injury,
,h,ch had resulted in a case of lockJaw ter
minated fatally The police now are In se~ron
NJ Thomas Leonard. who caused his deatn'
Rrf uas bricklayer and the president OF q brick
laysrs, association that has held its meetlngsin In
hall n, the back of the liquor store OF Jacob Seath
-; onaHundred- and II fly -s.condst.. near Third
ove On Thursday evening, August z Ruf was
arranging for the removal Of the association TO
onothar place. Leonard came in partly under the
,neuence of liquor and was abusive to every one,
ond aporoaching Ruff, no applied some abusive
epitbet TO him. !.
FL have had enough of this" SAID Ruf; and II
Won don't keep quiet now, I'll put you out
uV:'; You can't do IT. replied Leonard, repeating
'Ruf who was a powerful man, threw the other out
into the street. apd for little time notnIns .ol
was heard OF Leonard. As RuI was III tho aoe Vi
nas.lnp OUT OF the door some time after, however,
Leonard sprang upon him from behind. strikns n'n
bloW on Ihe head and Rut fell TO the moor uhoSn
scious. lie was carried home ana Leonarn ms' 3. s.
rested convicted of assault and sent 70 p.'son ~ &
ten DAYS Tho injury at trst seemed sght pu. air ~
aammation setting in Ruf never lett ms peu ass.'
Aweer ago lockiaw developed and led to the 'ian
Rnf was popular man amcng his aoquainIIahce',
and quiet aad inoisnsvs ~ nls wife and four
children besides old father and mother wn1 vI
! dependent on him for support. Ano iuno''A W.
| take place this afternoon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-21
THE ONION COLLEGE CONFLICT
A DEFENCE OF THE REV. ). 7. BACKUs BY HIS SON
HOWARD POTTER AssALED.
inv tECR ApH tn fUK rRInUNE

A DEFENCE OF THE REV. 5. 7. BACKus BY HIS SON
HOWARD POTTER AssAnED.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIDUNE.I
ALBANY Aug 2O.-C. w. Backus, a son of the
Rev. J. Trumbull Backus, who was charged with
wrong-doing as a trustee of Union College in let
ter written by Howard Potter, brother of Presi-
dent Potter. will tomorrow publish letter In
defence of his father
In reply he asserts that the Rev. DIR. Backus has
discharged his duties as trustee OF Union College In
an honorable and disnterested manner. ana thar
the members of tho Potter faction have themselves
rsceutly testified to his honesty and dislnterested-
ness; that he has In way enriched himself either
at the expense of or through his relations
,;,h the college; that DR.. Backus
hscane the owner of the certificates from which he
alleged to have realized so largely at the earnest
roouest of Judge Aonzo Z. Paige, who was acting
on bshaf of the college, to the end that the college
might secure full control OF the properties
involxed the purchases being made by DIR. Backus
from outside parties and that he was TINS entitled
IN any profits that might accrue as he would be TO
profits on any other personal investment.
The son then states that the lands covered by the
certificates held by DR.. Backus have yielded no
larger profits than those controlled blythe coegethat
Howard Potters letter written because tho mat
ters therein LEGGED could have no standing in CIVIL
court and that the whole subject has recently been
fully investigated by committee OF the trustees Oh
tbs college which committee has unqualinedy pro-
without the slightest foundation, Judge
Landon, a supporter of President Potter. gong SO
fonnded in malice. In conclusion Mr.. Backus
insinuates that President Potter aud mem
bers OF his family have used che prestige and nnnn,
aaecing moneyed individuals aud spending SUCH
gains in donations in their own names.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-21

charges about mis-management and corrup-
tiou. Above all the tide Is now so strongly anti.
something Will happen which can be turn ed to his
benefit.
The Democrats will choose at Springfield thus
early the delegates at large to tho National Con-
vention. 1t is not decided yet whether Butler will
be one of them. Delicacy would not allow 1t to be
done if be Is to be candidate. but that can be
easily avoided by not formally presenting him,
and leaving him to be on the ground
with Massachusetts, at his back when-
ever it seems possible to nominate
him. 1t is q serious question with him what to do.
They will not labor very hard for Butler unless he
Is there to keep them in the traces. The cnances
are that he will be one of the number. None OF DIS
trusted subordinatss are known outside the state.
They are made up largely of youngish and giiD ie-
lows, who can whoOp up the boys At eiec'Ion
tlmc, but would not cut much OF ngure
at National Convention. Some one must be there
to engineer the Butler forces and who can do IL so
boldly and faithfully Ia Batter himsenf
TALK AMONG THE REPUBLICANS.
The Robinson and Pierce talk goes on so derer-
minedy that other candidates seem almost out OF
the race. Mr.. Robinson is away on his vacation
and Mr. Pierce in Europe, so thatnothing new comes
from them. The Stawart press shows no molina
ton toward Mr. Pierce and the Independents persist
in throwing cold water on Mr. Robinson. The latter
aspires to succeed Senator Dawes. IL nominated
and defeated by Butler that hope would be gone ;
if successful he would be out before Dawes comes
up for reelection. For he does not propose 10 DO
shelved then without an effort Then Mr.. Long
will be ready As ever to catch the prize
1t will really lie between him and Robinson;
The Robinson men claim that their favorite would
make such an excellent Governor that two ur three
years in that capacity woud make him irresistible
for Dawess place. lie Is thinking 1t over aud II ne
outlook itself that way to fuTthedis
inclination will. be expressed his part 10 give up
Congressional life for the present Senator Dawes
is now out in Dakota looking after the indians, to
whom he is attentive, but will be back to present
that overdue affair, the PLATFORM to the Repubil-
can Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-21
MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN NEWS.
oRANeEMEN AND CATHOLICS FIGHTING.

oRAYGEMEN AND CATHOLICS FIGHTING.
LONDON, Aug 20.-Yhere was serious rioting In
the town OF Costbridge. Lanark County, Scotland,
Saturday, between partlss of Orsngemen and Cath
oes. when twenty-sx of the participants IN the
disturbance were arrested Two police officers we're
seriously wounded in quelling the disorder.
The riotng was resumed this morning, when
number of Catholics armed with picks and hammers
paraded the main street of the town IN search oil
their religious antagonists aud resisted the efforts
Of force of police sent to disperse them. The OIL
GERS, who were unsuccessful IN their attempt TO
break up the mob, were subsequently, reinforced by
bcdy OF mounted policemen and the combined
forces after sharp tight, charged upon and ais
persed the rleters, twenty of whom were arrested
The town is IN state OF great excitement, as fresh
trouble is expected. M
Rioting vas renewed at Coatbrldge tonight The
police were stoned by the people, wbereupon the
Riot Act was read and the police charged and dis
psrsed tho mob. number of Catholics severely
beat two Protestants, one of whom Is now lying In
specsrious condition. Fifty Of the rioters have
been arrested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-21
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, Aug 2o.-Thc Queen will 90 to Balmora next
Friday The health of Her Majesty ia much improved:
LONDON, Aug. 2O-Dr Gustaye Nachtigal, celebrated
for his travels in Africa las been appointed German
Consul at Tuns.
CoYsrAsTIsoPLE Aug. 2o.-Prnce Nkita, the ruler OF
Montenegro. has arrived here. He was received with
high bouors by the Sultan, who has conferred the Inn
perial order Of Comuuie upon his visitor
ROME Aug 20.-The Pope has written to Cardinal de
Lucy Preect Of the Congregation Cardinal Ptri Bishop
Frascati. and Cardinal Hergenrother, refuting the
charges that the Papacy has desire to stand In the
way OF the development Of Italy.
AGR.N. Aug 2O-The city is now quiet The chief
NJ nolice has been dismissed. His successor will be
nnaer the Immediate direction Of the Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-21
THE GLASS TRADE DISTURBED.

A STRIKE BY THE BLOWERS THREATENED IL WAGES
ARE REDUCED.
PmTsBURG, Penn, Aug. 2O.-From present
indications lockout strike OF both window-glsss and
hoIsware blowers will take place next month. Work
IA at present suspended In all tho factories for the sum-
mer But resumption should take place early In
September The manufacturers however insist upon
re0uctiou OF wages In instances as high as 70
r.r o.nt ana the worktnen assert that they viii
strike sooner than submit any reduction The glass
workers hero are seceding from the knights OF LABOR
and ioinng the American FintCisss Workers Atsoola-
ton The chimney glass blowers and presssrs nave
seeded already, and the gatherers who meet he1'
izato
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-21
pvS,u IT Of THE SLIGO ELECTION.

LONDON, Aug. 2o.-rhs election held IN siigo
County, Ireland Saturday to NIL the seat IN tne
House of Commons made vacant oy the deatn Oh
Denis Maurice OConor, Home Ruler resulted IN
the return OF Nichols Lynch. the Home kne canai'
a.,s who received 1896 votes against 1,020 for
Kaue Ollara, the Conservative candidate
After the result of the election had been declared
Ar Ouara charged Mr. Sexton with resortlng to
vuloar personal abuse during the canvass and with
sandering the living and the dead Mr.. Sexton
,enyesents the other constituency in Sligo and de-
ciares that the police instructed by msgstra ties,
sftempted to ntimidate the electors in voting aId
thai he will call tho attention OF the House 10 the
mater.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-21
SUSPENSION or d LUMBER FIRM.

.osvpp y. PAUL CO., OF BOSTON, UNABLE TO
MEET A LARGE NOTE
BosroS, Aug. 20.-Joseph F. Paul a. Co.,
.xtensiye lumber Dealers suspended payments to-day.
The embarrassment will be temporary. No statement
of the firms affairs has yet been prepared but II un
dersood that the liabilities not great and that the
frm will be able TO obtain all the money nseaea
Machine Company, which was recently established:
Although this company is doing good onsnes, ,nee @
has hesn scarcely time him TO realize anything fron
hs inyestment. large note became dus Today ana
the fiYms inability 70 meet 1t caused the suspehslon'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-21
MCRDEK IND SUICIDE,

A WOMAN SHOT FROM JEALoUsY-THE MURDERER
KILLS HIMSELF.
CIYcINNATTI, Aug. 20-Albert Scheibel.shot
and killed Josie stubbs In berroom Mira Kinks No l4i
Georges at $50 o'clock this morning aud then shot him
self the face dying instantly The discovery was not
made untilnoon when servant went upo the room and
found both dead The girl was undressed and In bed with
her hands upllfted aud Schebel the floor sche
bel sopt the house last night but the girl did not get
nome until oclock this morning. The occupants OF
the house heard quareng but the pistol shots were 80
faint that no notice taken OF thein echeoel had
been Jealous OF the woman for some time ana haa
frequently threatened 10 kill her.