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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03
Killed by Black Hornets.

STEUBENvILLE, Ohio, August, %
About one mile from Parmerville
on the Western Pennsylvania Road
resides Austin Brady, whs has lost
q number of members of his family
in a singular manner. The last one
was a boy, five years old, named
Henry, who in company with his
sister was playing last Saturday
some distance from the house. They
got into nest Of black hornets and
both children were frightfully stung
by the insects. Blood poisoning
followed, causing the death ofthe
boy. The body of the little girl was
terribly swollen, but a rupter Of the
skin saved her life
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03
Not That Kind

Apropos Of General Thomas. We
recall an anecdOse that was told of
him during .he war. While his
headquarters were ct Nashville a
rough West Nirginian-a Captain
came 10 him for lea of absence.
He said he desired TO 90 home and
visit his wife, whom he hadn't seen
for a whole year. A year ?" echoed
General Thomas why, my wife
and | haven't seen each other in
three years" That may be all
right for you" said the Captain;
" but men and my wife amt that
kind of folksI" A shout of laugh
ter went up from the Generals staff,
in which Thomas joined heartily,
and the man got his leave.-Cincin-
natl SATURDAY. Niqht.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03
Shapeiy Women.

A staymaker, asked by reporter
if he ever thought of studying wo-
mans figures with respect to Their
nationalities, delivered himself of
the following:
"Yes, the study is an interesting
one. English women, when they are
young, have the noblest figure, so
far as l have Observed said the
manufacturer, after a pause, "but
they get corpulent and dowager af-
ter marriage, much sooner than
American women, after which they
may be said to have no figure at all.
English women, as a rule, are less
ashamed of their figures, when stout,
than most other fashionables, and
seldom resort to tight lacing. Mrs.
Langtry is a superbly shaped wo-
man, say what they will, and Is a
fine specimen of English women in
general, though | believe she is only
half English, after all. Among
fashionables the French ladies are
apt to.spare the scrawniness, but they
have a natural talent for making up
and concealing their defects that IL
is hard to Judge of them. There are
some pretty figures among the tu-
ban and other West Indian women,
but they are short, age rapidly, and
soon grow dumpy yet such as have
been French maids manage to make
up well. Refined German and
Irish ladies haye fine figures on an
average. So do the Italian ladies.
The few Holland and Belgium la
dies / have seen, are r0tund ana e.
sentially built The best shaped
woman, in every respect, who comes
in this store, IS a Hungarian, wife Of
a musician in oae Of our thea;er or
chestras. Her waist. bust and
shoulders are like sculpture. She is
tall, willowy, and statuesque, and
her walk is the melody Of motion.
She doesn't walk az all, in the ordi-
nary sense, but floats over the
ground. Her natural waist meas
ure is twenty-eight, and she does not
lace down an inch below it. Howev-
er, English figures average best.
you have not said anything
about the American ladies, said the
reporter.
Il reserved them for the last, tor,
as 4 nationality, there Is most to be
said against them. American fash
icnable women, though inclined 20
fragility, as a rule, have naturally
excellent figures, but there are no
other women who so persistently de-
form and destroy what nature has
given them, through tight laeing and
general slavish obedience to the abb
surdest freaks OF fashion. American
women are the most unconscionabie
lacers in the world. But, everything
said and seen, the British feminine
figures are the best models.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03

Judge r. P. Paulding told a story
about Governor Todd at the reunion
of the pioneers Of Cleveland, Ohio.
last week:
At one time" he said, Il visited
my old friend Judge Todd, aud dur
ing my stay remarked to the Judge
that his daughter, who was singing
IN the adjoining room, had a beauti-
ful voice.
Yes" said he, "r- children all
sing" and he called for his son Da-
vid, who entered the room.
A greener looking lad never
saw great, awkward lout, dressed
in jeans and homespun, with a
rough, stolid countenance.
What is your will, iather?" he
asked.
David" said the Judge, 81
want you to sing one of your nice
songs for this gentleman
Without expression, without NOV
ing a muscle of his face, he started /:
"Old Grimes is dead,
That good old man."
and carried the air through. l was
impressed, and much amused.
Ah," said nay friend, there is
more in my boy than appears on
the surface, if it could only be de-
velcped. My farm is mortgaged,
and l can't afford to give him an
education
Send him to me-" | replied Il
will put him to school,
So he did 4; young David became
lawyer in ten years he had paid
off the mortgage ON the old farm,
and later, as Governor of Ohio, he
saved the Nation from dishonor.n
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03
aMicheeIs Maassen | He was here

"Micheels Maassenl He was here
four days ago. A strange adventure
happened to him. He was expect
ing a young woman by the steamer
whom he had married by proxy, on
the other side, ard the agent had
given him another one. Maassen
was not pleased for the exchange was
not for the better"
II believe you," said Hans, with
confidential air. "But what did
he do with my wife?7
"Oh! she's yours ? Well, he took
her away, feeling sure that the real
husband would follow to claim her
and bring him his own. He even
left his address. He lives on the
other side of the island, between
Pourworedjo and Patyan."
swell" /" said Hans, Here's a cool
kind of a customer One would inn
agine with him that it was rather a
matter ofa change of umbrellas in a
cafe than of a human being. Here
we are again for an eight days jour
ney."
After some days at sea furious
tornado arose, sweeping everything
away; lightning flashed, thunder
rolled, and the monster waves rose
like huge mountains on every side.
By a miracle the ship was saved. In
the morning all were surprised to
find themselves alive. the captain
more than any Everything was
gone; the compasses were unset !;
but he knew these seas so well that
it made no difference.
II ought to have an island in
front of me Just here" he remarked,
with deep oath, ''but | see moth
ing"
After seeking for the island half a
day it was found to have disappear
ed entirely with all its inhabitants.
SO they made for 4 neighboring
town, but in this ever famous night
the neighboring town and the au-
thorities to whom the captain had
intended making his report, had al
so disappeared. 1t was no longer
question Of the plantation of Van
Meeruyt, of the cashier of the bank
or the poor Anna. Hans and Nina
were widow and widower, that is to
say, free. | don't think they wept
much over their respective and un-
known spouses.
They viii not be able to marry
for some weeks. The Dutch law en-
acts that widows may not marry
within a certain period of the death
of their husbands, so that Hans
must submit to wait.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03
THE BABY's PRAYER.

She knelt with her sweet hands folded,
Her fair little head bowed low,
While dead vines tapped at the window
And the air was thick with snow
Without, earth dumb with Winter;
Within, hearts dumb with care;
And up through the leaden silence
Rose softly the baby's prayer.
Bless all whom love, dear Father,
And help me good" she said
Then stirred by q sudden fancy,
She lifted her shining head.
Did she catch on the frozen maple
Some hint of April green,
Or the breath of the woodland blossoms
The drifts of snow between?
''The beautiful trees, " she whispered,
Where the orioles used to sing.
They are tired and cold, white Winter,
Oh, help them to grow in the Spring;
And the flowers that love TO gather,
Lord, bring them again in May;
The dear little violets. sleeping
Down deep in the ground to-day"
All, earth may be chill with snowllakes,
And hearts may be cold with care,
But wastes of n frozen silence
Are crossed by the baby's prayer,
And lips that were dumb with sorrow
In jubilant hope may sing,
For when earth is wrapped in Winter,
In the heart of the Lord It's Spring
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03
Her Husband.

| called on a bride of few
months. early one morning, and
found her pouring the breakfast cof-
fee for her husband. She was fairly
submerged in the many pillows of a
sea-green robe, and on her head was
cap of more intricate construction
than l could clearly describe in halt
column. After she had kissed her
spouse goodbye Tor the day and we
were alone in her boudoir, she threw
off the head dress, and changed the
elaborate gown for plain one.
Goodness mel" said, sis it pos
sible that you achieve such a careful
toilet simply for your husband ?"
"Safe to bet on it, Clara" was the
reply. "You mean to marry some
time? Well, take my advice. When
you have once taken husband keep
him. Don't let the charm of fascina-
ton be broken through your own
carelessness. The greatest danger,
don't you see, is that of the same
ness of one wife, right along, will
tire him of you. Now, you can't eff
feet am actual changes in yourself.
Whatever novelty of person you
present must be extraneous. Isn't
that so ?"
Il guess 1t is"
"Well, | came to the conclusion
that the time to show myself in new
aspects to my hubby was in the
morning. Night gowns can't be
varied much, and one can't fix her
hair to any extent for the bed so |
have made it a point to get a great
number of odd toilets to appear in
before him at breakfast. That cap
lures him anew every morning,
makes him think of me all day long,
and brings him back to me at night
an ardent lover"
l quote this advice for what it is
worth. Anyhow, it seems reasona-
bic, doesn't it?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03
Deceived BY MOckIng Bird

In a second-story window of a
dwelling in Fifth avenue, Brooklyn,
around.the corner..from the Flatbush
avenue depot, of the Long Island
railroad, and overlooking the water
ing places for the horses on ex-Dea-
con Richardson's Seventh and Fifth
avenue car lines, hangs a talented
mocking bird in a cage. 1t pipes all
day and keeps it up late at night.
Regular passengers on the horse cars
have learned to look for the bird s
notes. 1t whistles like a master for
mis- dog, chirps like a robin predict.
ing rain, clucks like a hen with her
brood, and squeaks like a hurt
chicken. OF late it has learned to
initiate the whistles which the con-
ductors on the open horse cars use.
To the grief of the hostler with the
water pals, the bird succeeds to
perfection in deceiving the horses.
The water supply is kept in three
pals on low bench placed between
the tracks. To save time both the
horses are watered simultaneously
by two men who hold the fall pals
of water to the horses mouths.
When the horses thirst is satisfied
the conductor sounds the whistle
twice, and the driver loosens the
brake. Then the horses start. Now,
while yet the horses noses are in the
waterpails the bird sounds two whis-
ties.
The horses, taken by surprise, and
expecting the whip if they delay, tip
the pals of water over the hostlers
with their noses and plunge forward.
Of course they cannot go ahead, for
the brake is on, and they are held
back to finish their drink, but the
air assumes a blue tinge, oweing to
the picturesque profanity of the
driver and hostlers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03
A Fortunate Discovery.

A new light is thrown on the sub
ject Of Consumption by DIR. Wagner
Kemp, discoverer of Kemp's Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs. A rem
edy that has proved itself TO be a
remarkable compound. 1t does It's
work thoroughly, stopping hack
ing cough instantly.
Sold by c. n. Boyd. Price 5Octs.
and s1.OO Trial bottle free. Get
one
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03
A Connecticut Mans Epitapb.

A history OF East Thompson, one
of the oldest villages in Connecticut,
is being compiled. A canvasser
who has been exploring the old
graveyards in search of historic rec
ords, has come across the following
upon the tombstone of John Rich
ardson, which the old folks say was
cut in the stone with his own hands.
1t reads
JNO. RICHARDSON.
Died April We "a. A d. 1863,
Act. 20.
Here lies one
Who never Sacrificed His reason to
SuperstitiOn's God, nor ever
Believed Jonah swallowed the whale.
~ y. SIN.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03
Cause of Failure.

Want of confidence accounts for
half of the business failures Of the
day. C. n. Boyd, the Druggist, IS
not liable to fail for the want Of con-
fdence in DIR. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup, for he gives away
bottle free TO all who are suffering
with Coughs, colds, asthma, con-
sumption, and att affections Of the
throat and lungs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03

One and one-half bottles of Ely's
Cream Balm entirely cured me of
Hay Fever of ten years standing.
Have had no trace of it for two
years.-Albert A. Perry, Smithboro,
New York.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03

In Chicago there is one doctor to
every 54S of the inhabitants, in st.
Louis one to every 475, in Denver
one to every 260, in Idaho one to
every 81, and in Wyoming one to
eyery 80.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03

Seventy three tons of raspberries
were shipped from North Troy, Tex
as, this season. Seven and one-half
tons were shipped in one day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03

1t is declared that there is no we'll
authenticated case on record OF death
from the bite Of either a taantula or
cenfinede
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03

In Japan the smallest piece Of
money is called "cash, and it takes
about 1000 Of them to make
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03

England has an army Of 5000
men in Ireland.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03
|RidgeVaV Patent Refrigerator --Tle Best

while
As
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03
Dwelling House,

Bank Barn, and other necessary outbuilding On
the premises Also, . COED Fruit Orchard, Su-
gar Caup. and a good coal bank, four-foct vein,
<rep For furr her information call ON
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03

On the Premises, or address at Scalp Level
Cambria County, Pa. Augotf.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-23
FIRST WARD Clu3.
Rouslng Meeting of the First Ward
Democratic Club.

Alta regular meeting Of the First Ward
Democratic Club last night, the commit
zee on candidates for delegates to the
approaching Democratic County Conven-
ton reported as follows: G. B. Griffin,
Z. McManus, B. COIN, j. Davidson, N.
A. Mcdonald, NJ. Botello,Y Y. G. Fuentes.
w. Devereaux and W. b. Salmon on the
north side of the river, and j. s. Craig,
Chas. Hayden, j. +. Guirado. Chas. w.
Schroeder, IL. NJ. Johnston, John Cav.
anaugh, Emil Dubodieu and w. II. Lewis
on the south side, who were unanimously
endorsed as delegates.
After some other details the Club ad.
jouned to an open lot, when President
Griffin introduced to the large gathering
MIR. j. d. Lynch, Of the HERALD,
who made speech of an hour
in duration, which was enthusiastically
received. Thomas b. Brown, Ed. was
then introduced, who made a telling
speech, which was also warmly received.
A vote OF thanks was rendered to both
Mr.. Lynch and MIR. Brown for THEN
valuable addresses.
President Griiha then announced G.
W. Glover, Of Compton, who enthuscd
the Democracy OF the FIRST Ward in a
handsome twenty minutes speech. Loud
calls were then made for Charley Cruz,
who took the stand aud made twenty
minutes speech that made 1t somewhat
tropical for the papers at Cotton and
Riverside, who made such an assault on
Senator Del Vale. Charlcy's speech
was part English and part spanish, and
vociferously applauded. The meeting
broke up with three cheers for Cleve
land and Hendricks, and the Democratic
| ticket.
The First Ward Democratic Club is
thoroughly organized, and will 20 into tc
the campaign to do good work. Tn,
harmony aud good will existing there
will enoble them to do some pretty goo,
work for the ticket, and 1T will be don't
with a will.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-23
THs posToFFIcE
Brilliantly Lighted Sunday Night BY
the Colonies.

Sunday night the people who had oc'
casion 10 visit the Postotiice were treat.
to quite n pleasant surprise. A mics
clean lantern bearing the inscription,
"From the Colonies. - met their eye
when they entered the office. The peo
pie Of this city have protested vigorous
ly about the darkness that prevails il
the PostoiIice. A petition was sent il
to the Council; II was referred to ths
4, lice Committee for inv, stigatiop, and
the only satisfaction the City Father
go, from Mr. Dunkelberger WINS thai
the City Council did not control the
lighting OF the Postotlice, The ColoDel'
Of this city, whose names are legion,
then took hold OF the matter md sub
scribed amounts ranging from ono cent
up to four bits to defray the expense oil
light in the lobby of the Postoflice.
Even this had no effect. and for tune II
seemed that an unpenetrable darkness
was TO pervade the sanctuary wherein
Dnnkelberger /. the chief priest.
The Colonies pluokcd up courage sun
day night, and by superhuman efforts
and the expenditure OF some coin, made
a brilliant illumination Of the Postofiice.
II Ia understood That the same lantern
will be placed in the Postoilice by the
Colonies every night until tho arrival OF
AN inspector of tho Postoilice depart.
ment, who will investigate the matter
and determine whether Mr.. Dunkel.
bergors salary is large enough TO justify
him in placing n two-penny light In the
postofiicc at night. In case it is decid-
ed that the P. Ms salary won't permit
him to make this expenditure the
Colonies will continue to light the
office.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-23
A Death in Antelope Valley.

Thomas Brannan, formerly of San
Francisco, but for the last three years
employed Mt the Qdeon shoe store as a
boot aud shoe maker, left here about
four weeks ago to go to his place in An
telope Valley. He was found dead in
his cabin on Sunday. Coroner Nadeau
went up and held an inquest bat the
Jury were unable to determine whether
he had been murdered or had committed
suicide. lie was found on his bed with
q bullet wound in his mouth. He had
a borrowed pistol which was found near
his bed with one cartridge chamber
empty. Mr.. Brannan was very steady
man in his habits and had accumulated
considerable property. He was moral
and temperate man and devout Cath
ollie, and had large circle Of friends.
His remains were too much decomposed
to bring to this city, he having been
dead several days when found, he was
therefore buried in Antelope Valley.
Suspicion OF foul play is entertained by
his friends who will do all in their power
to discover the true cause of his death.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-23
A GRAND CIRCUS FESTIVAL.
The Coming of Coles Colossal Shows
and Some OF Their Features.

Everybody is waiting for the prom
ised great circus festival which will be
inauguratsd here when w. w. Coles
colossal shows open their doors to tho
public. This is the greatest entertain.
ment to which the people Of this coun-
try have ever been treated. 1t is COM
piete, and for extent and variety sur
passe, anything ever seen beneath q
canvas. MIR. Cole, whose word is az
good as his bond, promises that his pat
rons will see everything in the ring just
as they are represented On paper. All
is novelty; every act, and there
are sixty OF them, is startling. In the
three rings and on the elevated stage
there will be leaping. tumb-
ling, bareback riding, ceiling walking
by the hum IN fly, AERIAL bicycling, roller
skating, trapeze performances, acrobatic
evolutions, performing Arabs, Turks,
Moors and Egyptians, besides dozens Of
other festivities of more or less extraor-
binary merit. In the menagerie 100
cages of wild animals are to be seen, be-
sides numerous trained animals in the
exhibition arena. Among the menage.
RTE novelties are the sacred white ele-
plant, a white hippopotamus from the
Nile, Samson. the largest Asiatio ele-
plant ever brought to this country. and
several other astonishing attractions.
Coles is undoubtedly the best show on
the road, press and public uniting in SO
declaring it. Nobody should miss see
ing it, on Saturday, Sept. 9th.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-23

Santa Barbara selscted as the Next
Place of Meeting.

Yesterday morning business session
Of the conference was held. w. y.
Wenk, y. y. Thomas and M. l.. Whit
more were ordained as deacons. and J..
X. Gregory and Y. d. Mather as elders.
Santa Barbara, Los Angeles. San
Diego, Yosemite and San Buenaventura
were placed in nomination from which
to select the place for holding the next
conference. Santa Barbara was elected.
The committee appointed to inyesti-
gate the charges OF characterization
against George W. Story found him
guilty and recommended his suspension
for one year. Mr.. Story was sent to
Tulare, but failed to stay there during
the allotted time.
Last night memorial services In honor
Of Thomas Conklin, Of Modesto. and
Bishop Simpson. Of Pennsylvania. were
held. Mr.. Foss delivered the sermon.
To-day the preachers will be assigned
TO their various stations for the coming
year. The excursion to Long Beach has
been declared off, as so much time has
been taken up by conference work.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-23

There was some disagreement in regard
TO payment for work ON the 10. Angeles
aud San Gabriel Valley Railroad yester.
day. and some of the work,nep aait work
and came to town to have matters adju.
u'Ssteu, ~ nkeiy ehas All u'nerehees
~ ~
democrats should pear IN m'nu tue iaes
,hat reBs'rauoh ends WIN the o'h day
81 October. IA every voter h Obliged
to re.reuister as a condition precedent TO
voting he should lose no time. IL your
name il not on the Great Register YOU
will be shut out. You should therefore
register nj once.
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o,ar,.,, =, a, aor. of oron.d ,ear In
d.,l.aoa r... o,s,o ,yer. rai.ed
by Arthur Turner and sold for two cents
Der pouud. The weight was not .sii.
mated. the POTATOES were put in sacks
and weighed. II any one knows Of
greater fertility than this they will con.
fer n favor by making known the facts.
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Tue hneia'ne' = mus o"'e s'
men'' auH''eu " "'' ~,
to DO thoroughly appfeo'a'vu. ms
p''o., W.T. par,s
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:, 49, -. - I.as r..o
:. n.,oi,o Oh T,a ,.a., oo,ro.s usll
appear In Nan Francisco, then at Los An.
se'us, ro," r wno ,aoo i suu VIZ $780,
tate only plays In the loading cities Of
America and the manager, Of the Grand
Opera Uou,e ure fortunate in securing
her valuable services.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-23
WELLINGTON COAL.

Full cargo now discharging al San Pc
dro per american ship X. ID. Rice. Con-
sumers of this wellknown coal should
take particular notice Of same and ar
range for their WINTER COAL. For
sale at all the retail coal yards in this
city. Immediate application should be
made to the undersigned for carload
lots Of ten tons or over, delivered at all
stations on the line Of the s. P. X. X.
WALTER s. MAXWELL,
No. 10 Court street.