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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16

A Grea American.

The universal prevalence of the
colonial spirit is shown most strong
ly by one great exception, just as the
fash of lightning makes us realize
the intense darkness of a thunder
storm at night. In the midst of the
provincial and barren waste of our
intellectual existence in the eigh-
tenth century there stands out in
sharp relief the luminous genius of
Franklin, 1t is true that Franklin
was cosmopolitan in thought, that
his name and fame and achieve
ments in science and literature be-
longed to mankind but he was all
this because he was genuinely and
intensely American. His audacity,
his fertility, his adaptability, are all
characteristic of America, and not of
an English colony. He moved with
an easy and assured step, with a
poise and balance which nothing
could shake, among the great men
of the world he stood before kings
and princes and courtiers, unnioved
and unawed. He was strongly
averse to breaking with England ;
but when the war came he was the
one man who could 60 forth and
represent to Europe the new nation
atty without a touch of the colonist
about him. He met them all, great
ministers and great ~sovereigns, on a
common ground, as if the colonies
of yesterday had been an independ.
ent nation of generations. His au-
photography is the cornerstone, the
first great work of American litera-
ture. The plain, direct style, almost
worthy of Swift, the homely, forci-
BILE language, the honor, the observa-
ton, the knowledge of men, the
worldly philosophy of the remarks
BILE book, are familiar to all; but it.
is best and, considering its date, its
most extraordinary quality is its per-
feet originality. 1t is American in
feeling, without any faint of Eng
lish colonialism. Look at franklin
in the midst of that excellent Penn
sylyania community; compare him
and his genius with his surrounding,
and you get a better idea Of what
the colonial spirit was in America
in those days, and how thoroughly
men were saturated with it, than in
any other way.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16
Terrible Disaster at q Mime.

HALIFAX, N. S., May ga dis.
patch from New Glasgow says /:
awhile the men were coming up
from work in the Vale mine to-day
the rope attached to the rake broke
and the boxes ran down the slope.
killed six persons-J. r. ellis, Colin
Campbell, A. Frazer, VILLAGE Nc
Gillivrao, j. McEachern (boy) and
William Hannehan (boy). The in.
|jured are A. Mcleod. John Nicholson
boy and Richard Taylor, none of
whom are expected to recover, and
A. Irving (boy) and Malcolm Bea-
ton, both of whom will revover.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16
Family Feud.

STANFORD, May News has been
received here that three Smith broth.
ers and Haley and Yocum on one
side, met three Cain brothers in a
drinking house at Mckinney, when
a quarrel arose between the parties
during which forty shots were ex-
changed. Peter and James Cain were
seriously wounded, VIM. Cain was
shot through the head and Robert
Smith shot in the mouth.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16

Thee are thirty six theatres in
London, which represent an invest.
ment in land of more than t200,000,-
600 in buildings of more than $125,
100000, and in other property enough
to make up the gross amount Of
s500,O0O.000, these theatres regularly
employ 10000 persons, and give en-
ployment indirectly to many more.
Their aggregate seating capacity is
$4,000; the average attendance each
night 51,004, as shown by Lord
Chsmberlain's reports. The average
average admission Is thirty eight
cents.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16
A Lawyers Testimony.

During eight years my attaci
dyspepsia were SO terrible that
ten had to stop business. Psri
Ginger tonic built me up from
most a skeleton to the perreclhs
l now enjoy. JerolomOn, !
yer, N. Y. City.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16
ALMOST AS BAD.
What the Perplexed Physician,
Cases of Emergency.

''I'll tell you the honest h
answered the doctor. Bright;
ease bothers the medical men
as badly as cancer does. M
passed a certain stage, both ,
straight to eternity. 1t NAV /
professional to let out the secz
whenever a patient comes b
with Bright's Disease, or any i.
trouble acting like it, | tell b.
put on BENsoN's CAPcISE p,
PLASTER, without delay"
The doctor spoke by The +.
The Capcine goes right to the
If you can be helped, the Cau
will do it. Look out for fraud
the word CAPCINF cut in the N.
of the plaster? If so you an
right. Price % cents. Seabu
Johnson, Chemists, New Y
Highest awards. May Is
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16
A Chicago Merchants Enterpr

After / had become almost
and bone, with neither streng4.
petite nor ambition left, and The.
tors couldn't help me, two both
Ginger Tonic cured me compli
M. B. Westcott, Lamp Man.
turer, Chicago.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16
Songs Never Sun,

'uns
i How does tia,
Something like this. isD, q.
There are thOss' Who touch !,
And noisy fame is proud -
Alas for those who never
But die with an their nun ING
Yes, that's beautiful
true" said your represen,.a
poet alluds to people .s
how suppressed, and pss.
full allowance of joy and 4.
reminds me of a le.te,
the other day by Hisco,' 'e
New York, signed by NJ :
liams, Of Chapman, Snvd.-I
a prominent business
place. He writes: "'AA
a. have suffered with ,.s
over forty years, and had
attack in December and
1882 | hardly know wb,, y
ed me to take Parkers Y
did SO, and the first dav g
doses. The effect aston;.s
That night | slept as if no,s
the matter with me. ana !
since. | have had colds
no asthma. Ny breathe.
as perfect as if | had New:
that disease. If you kno, !
one who has asthma. te1 !.
my name that Parker's r.
cure it-even after 40 yeari
was a man who escaped h.
those whom the poet Iansps
preparation, which has i.
been known as Parker's Gin,
lie, will hereafter be advert
sold under the name Of !
Tonic. Inasmuch as gipus,
an unimportant ingredient !
principled dealers are ca
deceiving their customers h.
tuting inferior preparation.
the name of ginger, We drop,
leading word.
There is no change, how.
the preparation itself, and
ties remaining in the hand,
ers, wrapped under the nam,
ker's Ginger Tonic contain
uine medicine if the facsima.
ture of Hiscox & Co, is at IA.
of the outside wrapper.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16

who do not improve their opportunities remain In
poverty. We offer a great chance to make mon.
ey. We want many men, women, boys and girls
to work for us right In their own localities. ANY
one can do the work properly from the nrst sts-t.
The business will pay more than ten times ORR
nary wages. Expensive outfit furnished free. !
one who engages tails to make money rapidly
You can devote your whole time 10 the work. or
only your spare moments. Full information and
all that Is needed sent free. Address SrISsox 4
Co., Portland, Maine. dec2O-Iy
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16

A man has figured that there are
in this country about 100000 pet
canaries which annually use 1S,O0O,.
600 pounds Of seed, worth $4,000.
600, and that twenty-five manu-
actories made 100000 cages last
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16
Hon Rifters @. Taronko-

have been sick for the past six
years, suffering from dyspepsia and
general weakness. l have used
three bottles OF Hop Bitters, and they
have done wonders for me. / am
well and able to work, and eat and
sleep well. l cannot say too much
for Hop Bitters.-Simon Robbins.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16
A Sufferer from Rheumatism

l limped about for years Wit
cane, and could not bend Do
without excruciating pain. Parla
Ginger tonic effected an astOnlsn.
cure and keeps me well. It 81
fallible.-M. Guilfoyle, Binghsn
ton. n. Y.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16

Mountain Express leaves Pittsburgh (Satur
days only) at 2 p. m; leaves Connellsviiie, $50
Confluence, 5.25; Ursina, $50; Brooks Siding
$50 Pinkerton, 5;i2; Casselm IN, $50; Rock
wood. GOO Pine Grove. SIS; Garrett, ga; Yo
der, 6:2s; Salisbury Junction, e:s3; McyersdaIe
$50 Leaves lockwood, SIS; Milford, e:sl ar
rives at Somerset. $50.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16
DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate Of Oourad Brant, late Of Brothersvalley
Twp, Somerset Co., Pa, decd.
Lettsrs Of ADMINISTRATION on the above estats
having been granted TO the undersigned, By
TO those Indebted to II TO make immedists pay.
menf, and those having claims Of demands swhl
please present them dlly authenticated Or sst.
tlemsut on Saturday, May 10, 1859. 1t the late
HIRAM =. BRANT,
Napn Adminissrntoy
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16

If you are a frequenter ora resi-.
dent ola miasmatic district, barri-
cade your system against the scourge
OF all new countries-ague, bilious
and Intermittent feYes-by the use
of Hop Bitten.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16

A full-length portrait of Gen
Grant, by Bierstadt, was plaesi
the White House a few DAYS ago
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16

Lawyers are about the only i
of men who successfully Opyc
"woman's will"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16

A Mormon with a pluralityOf oil
wives, speaks of them as his y
ribs"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16

Hens may be a little backward on
eggs, but they never fail to come to
the sczatch where flower beds are
concerned.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16

The Mail, north and south, runs daily; the
Local Train daily except Sunday.
On the Pittsburgh Division, 3. & o. Railroad
through passenger trains, east bound, will leave
lockwood at 1880 a. m, and l2:4l p. m, arriving
respectively at Washington at T:35 a. m, same
day, and 9:sf next evening, and at Baltimore at
8:s5 a. m, same day, and at Hoo next evening.
Westward-bound through train leave Baltimore
at 9:30 a. m, and 7 p. H., and Washington at 1919
a ~, and s:l0 p. ~, arriving respectively at
lockwood at 900 a. m, and 800 p. m
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
PITTSBURGH DIVISION.
On and after June IL, trains will run as follow
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16

The theatrical manager il known
by the company he keeps.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16
LIME! LIME!
A DEMONSTRATORS MOTTO E

Estate of James weigle, late of Berlin borough,
deceased.
Letters OF administration on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned, by tbs
proper authority, notice Is hereby given to those
indebted to 1t to make immediate payment and
those having claims or demands will present them
duly authenticated for settlement to w. l..
WOodcock, Altoona, Pa.
w. L. WOODCOCK,
mars Administrator
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16
ESTABLISHED 1880.
Fishers Book Store.

Always IN stock 1t the Book Store a vail a.
leeted assortment Of Bibles, Testameue. 0ospel
Hymns. Christisns' Hymn Books and HymnsIs.
Pens. Inks, Papers, Envelopes, HarsSinaa NOV
els, RevfeSss Blank BookA Dosds. bonda Mort
cages aud al kinds Of Legal Bianka.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16

Where did you get that styl-
ish suit !!
81 have been getting my
clothing lately of A. c. Yates
& Co., Philadelphia, near In
dependence Hall, on Chestnut
Street. They are a very large
concern and turn out beautiful
goods, and, what is more, at
very low prices. They will
mail you samples on applica-
ton and refund the money on
all goods not found satisfacto-
rx,D
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16

Books Of rrsys! Ard ADVENTURE, History. Bio
gIaghy, and Educstional Work.. Toy Book Tor
snildrsn, Y fsse svsTy thing psIaily eoand in .
school teaehsrs and pekool hooir1 sn1 sehsoI mn.
pies. 6SeS n Ss.SS. 'ef
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16

pile of the county wher
they wish to let theil
n~eighbors know when
they have a farm OF
anything else for sale.
Because all legal ad-
vertising appears in its
columns, and people are
thus kept posted as to
what t~ranspires in the
management of the af-
fairs of the Courts and
County.
Because it has the
best Washington and
Harrisburg correspon-
dents attainable.
Because it is active,
aggressive, dliu always
for the cause of it's
constituents.
If you have friends
who live outside the
county, there is no
more acceptable pres
ent you can send them
than a copy of their
county paper.
If you have a neigh
Dor who needs a paper
recommend the HER
ALI.
If your c%hildrenwant
a paper, subscribe for
the HERALD.
Subscription $500
per year.
Address
HERALD,
Somerset, Penn'a.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16

Because it is the me-
dunn used by the peo-
pie of the county when
they wish to let their
~neighbors know when
they have a farm or
anything else for sale.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16

VNHCE people are aIways on the
crease their earnings, and In
Tina haconna a..
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-05-16

ell, L SWdn, Salu the grocery
man as he put some eggs in a funnel
shaped brown paper for a servant
girl. "What did the minister say
when he come to?"
"Sayl What could he say? He
Just yelled "whoa," snd kept saving
with his hands, as though he was
driving. heard the policeman was
going to pull him for fast driving till
he found il was an accident. They
told me. when they carried mehome
in a hack, that il was a wonder
everybody was not killed, and when
/ got home pa was going to lass me,
until the hearse driver told him it
was the minister that was to blame.
| want to find out if they got the
ministers umbrella back. The last
/ seen of it the umbrella was run
ming up his trousers leg, and the
point come out by the small of his
back. But / am all right, and shall
go to work tomorrow, cause theliv-
cry man says l was the only one in
the crowd that had any sense. /
understand the minister is going to
take a vacation on account of his
liver and nervous prostration. i
would if / was him. l never saw q
man that had nervous prostration
any more than he did when they
fshed him out of the barbed wire
fence, after we struch the street car.
But that settled the munster bust
ness with me. don't drive for no
more preachers. What l want is a
quiet party that wants to 60 on a
walk" and the boy got up and hop
ped on one foot toward his clutches,
filling his pistol pocket with figs as
he hobbled along.-Peck's Sun.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-22

Never murmur hes been heard
has been made as to the details of the
expenditures for the insane than in any
other department of the States affairs. Now,
why not lay hold of that form of insanity
which is more common than any other, and
which is confessedly sui generis in its origin
and in the mode of its treatment? No form
of insanity is more distressing to the victim
or his friends than this, none yields more
readily to treatment, while none is so abso-
lutely incurable without the restraints and
treatment that can be had only at hospitals.
Hitherto, all attempts to provide for this
class of sufferers has been assailed by class
of so-called temperance men and women,
who imagine that the great panacea for all
ills that flesh is heir to is to be found in
their prohibitory legislation. 1t will not do
to be any longer blocked by such fanaticism.
If the people want prohibition it will come
in its time but meanwhile, the thousands
of inebriates appeal to US for immediate
help. The cases that have attracted
attention so lately in our courts are only
sample cases, and remarkable only because
of the prominence of the unfortunate vic
Tins. Every class of society needs the relief
that all asylum for inebriates affords, Pos
sibly. in the good time coming, by the agen-
cies now so active, the number of these
sufferers may be greatly diminished; but it
will be many years yet before the dictates of
humanity do not demand the sympathy and
help of such hospitals in behalf of thou
sands. Any senator who holds over may
win honor by devoting the next twelve
months to preparing the bill which shall
provide an asylum for inebriates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-22

we cannot get rid of him. let us make the best o
him, and toss him his share of the feast on
Christmas day at least. He deserves that much
compensation for the artistic way in which sew
enteen dozen OF him, more or less, manage to
decorate orr bare trees in graceful little groups
Don't forget the little pest at Christmas.
CENsoRs of impolite men encountered in street
car travel are requested to note the unlimited
number of equally rude women who ride in this
public vehicle. The men who fail to resign their
seats in favor of a woman are Outnumbered, ten
to one. by the women who ccept the seats with
out profering thanks. The average American
woman may be queen, but she is not in many
instances. queen of good breeding.
BOSTON has a new circulating library, the
Nude, which is operated on plan which enables
people to sit at home at ease, and receive two or
three new books each week, which are called for
and taken away, when read. The proprietor
announces that only clean books shall be found
upon his shelves sent to his patrons; a
laudable ambition which might find field
for operation IN less classic localities. The
dreadful condition of some of the books
in our own public library readily explains
why the public is styled "the great unwashed."
HOLLY, so much valued for Christmas decora-
ton, is not alone ornamental but highly useful
as well. The bright berries afford food for birds
during the winter while the leaves and branches
are relished by sheep From the bitter leaves
medicines and tonics are decoeted for man. and
the wood is valuable to the cabnet-maker and
other wood carvers. The name holly, or holy
tree, is said to be derived from the use of the
branches and berries in decorating churches at
Christmas time.
''When the bare and wintry woods we see,
what then so cheerful as the holly tree2"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-22
ASYLUM FOR INEBRIATEs.

Two cases before the courts of Marion
county, within day or two of each other
and each involving men of high social stand
ing on application of friends to have them
declared insane, is another appeal to the Peo-
pie of the State to provide amply for that
class OF mental diseases which is caused by
alcoholism. So timid were the legislators of
forty years ago in reference to providing for
the comfort and treatment OF the insane that
for several years the hospital was supported,
in an apologize way, by special taxation of
so many mills on the hundred dollars, but
rs it's utility became more obvious the peo-
ole adopted it cheerfully as permanent in
stitution, and no appropriation is more
readily made now than that which goes to
the care of the unfortunate insane. Year
after year this appropriation has grown
larger, the buildings have been made
more capacious and more comfortable, and
yet there was such demand for greater
accommodations that last year the
legislature provided for three new hospitals.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-22
RANDOM NOTES,

CHRISTMAS, the joyous period of the year.
Now with bright holly all your temples strew
With laurel green and sacred mistletoe.
Now, heaven born Charity, thy blessings shed:
Bid meager Want uprear her sickly head:
Bid shivering limbs be warm: let Plen5y's bowl
In humble roofs make glad the needy SOUL"
The artistic Ruskin calendar, just published,
was compiled by Boston lady
GUsTAvE DoRE withdrew just in time. A
Jersey" has been named for him.
THE author of the ''Bread-winners" should
make the public Christmas present of his
name.
THE New York Tribune pronounces Robert
Grants new story, San Average Man." very
shallow task work, which it is impossible to
praise.
THE Boston Gazette advertises for "an ex-
perienced young lady saleswoman." OF course,
this shuts out all young men saleswomen who
might like the place.
1T is very discouraging to those interested In
the advancement of woman to learn that Frances
Hodson Burnett, one of the brightest CT her sex,
is strongly addicted to lap-dogs.
THE latest novelty in confectionery is a candy
image OF Peok's bad boy. 1t is to be hoped that
this disgusting youngster will now get all the
lckings he has so richly deserved.
Mr.. BEECHER wishes denounced as an in
famous SANDER the report that he has recently
taken to making rick-rack. He says that he can
endure most things which are said of him, but
this is entirely too much.
1T is gratifying to learn that so far Monsignor
CapePs lectures have been financial failures. 1t
is high time that, as a nation, we should learn
the folly of paying foreigners to come over and
tell us what they think of Us.
THE Christmas cards for this year are more
beautiful than ever; but there are obtuse people
who like those without fringe the best and who
think line ought to be drawn somewhere be-
tween neck-tie and Christmas card,
THE Arab woman is privileged beyond her
more civilized sisters in one respect. The GUS
toms of her country permit her to ride horse
hack, seated like man, and she is consequently
a fearless, graceful, untiring equestrian.
LADY WILDE, Oscars mamma, is reported as
thirsting for the gore of an American editor
She would more wisely employ her leisure in
emotions of heartfelt gratitude to a nation which
permitted her infant phenomenon to get away
alive.
AN Eastern clergyman received a check for
$1,000 from happy bridegroom, after recent
wedding ceremony. Newspapers are advised to
give this item discreet circulation TO prevent an
Immediate and disastrous migration of pastors
eastward.
is the sheaf of wheat which is saved from the
harvest and mounted on pole in the open air at
Christmas time TO furnish Joyous feasting for
the birds. The English sparrow is a noisy little
nuisance, but he stays with us when other birds
have flown, and his cheerful chatter surely enti-
ties him to a handful of crumbs occasionally. II
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-22

1T is to be hoped that in the joyousness of the
Christmas-tide, Mr.. MeCulloch's suggestion will
not be overlooked. The Christmas is essentially
a time for nnselfshness: il is a time for giving
not heedlessly, but with thoughtful sympathy.
Every one will enjoy better what love and
plenty have arranged for them If they shall per-
sonaly see that some of the seasons cheer goes
into homes and hearts where else there would
be only gloom and want. Mr.. McCul-
loch's list of children and homes where
poverty instead of plenty is the rule should be
speedily exhausted. Old Jeremy Taylor said:
"God is pleased with music below so much
as in the thanksgiving songs of relieved widows,
of supported orphans, of rejoicing and comfort
ed and thankful persons" There should be no
discord in the chorus of thanksgiving going mp
from Indianapolis on Christmas day, nor should
there be note missing, even the smallest from
the full diapason.