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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-03-19

a curious romantic tale Is Just
now going the rounds Of the press,
though unfortunately, ne name,
have as vet been publicly mentioned,
and names and date are always of
interest in a story of this sort "An
old bachelor German Immigrant, 81
years of age, who j, tilling the soil
in Dakota, firing of his solitary lot.
but finding no helpmats near wrote
some time ago to his aged mother in
Germany, asking her to choose and
send him a wife. She replied that
she knew the right woman, but
she was living in Brazil. She wrote
to the woman, however, inclosing the
sons photograph, describing him
and his lie, and proposing her to
share 1t. The suggestion found
favor in ber eyes, and through the
mother the son was so informed.
Further correspondence followed,
giving directions and the means Of
travel, and a few weeks ago the her
oine in thi. singular triangular
courtship came from Brazil to New
York, and thence went west to meet
her coming husband
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-03-19
An Anscdote of sumner.

Charles Sumner, many years be-
fore he was known in politics, sought
the acquaintance of Horace Greeley
in New York. He found the Jour
nahst much engaged, and was invit-
ed by him to come to his house the
next morning and take breakfast.
Mr.. Summer was not an early riser,
and he liked good breakfast when
he did get up. He rather aRticipa
ted one in this case. At the early
hour named by Mr. Greeley he left
the Astor house, took a stage, and
rode several miles up Broadway,
and after much difficulty. found the
residence of his new friend at an
oldfashioned farmhouse, situated in
the middle of an orchard between
Broadway and the river, where he
was Hospitality received by the oc-
cupant. After considerable conver-
sation with Mr. Greeley the latter
remarked to his wife, who had come
into the room, that Mr.. Sumner
would probably like something to
eat. She expressed a doubt whether
there was anything in the house, at
which Sumner, who was really hun
CRY after his long ride, was some
what-well, surprised, to say the
the least. why, mother" said
Greeley to his wife, you must have
some milk, some bread and milk in
the house" She thougt that it might
be so, and soon appeared with a
mug, two bowls, and some crackers,
which she placed on a bare pine
table, and the two incipient philan-
thropists ate their break fast in peace.
who knew Sumner and
his dainty ways in these things can
the situation. No doubt
it was the first and last time he ever
did justice to bread and milk. The
friends to whom Sumner related this
incident had feeling, which time
rather strengthened, that the older
philosopher was practicing a grim
Joke on the gay and somewhat festive
man from Boston. Sumner howev-
er, never could appreciate a joke,
and considered the transaction real
one so far as good faith was concern
ed, although he related it with con-
siderable glse. Perhaps he had IN
his heart something of the feeling OF
Thaekeray, who oncesaid to friend
in Boston Il often wish | knew
Becky Sharp was really gull
ty when found by her husband with
the marquis Of Steyne under such re-
markable circumstances. - Erery
OTHER Saturday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-03-19
Canse of Failure.

Want of confidence accounts for
half of the business failures of to-
day. c. n. Boyd, the Druggist, is
not liable to fail for want of conf
dence IN DR.. Bosanke's Cough and
Lung Syrup, for he gives away a
bottle free to all who are suffering
with Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Con-
sumption, and all affections of the
Throat and Lungs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-03-19

" What will stick to man closer
than a good and true wife ?" asks
correspondent. A porous plaster
will crowd her for the honors, young
man.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-03-19

In a eourtship the position OF a
purser is occupied by man. while
woman looks after the rigging and
STAYS.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-03-19

Some men are so lacking in hos
pitality that they will not even en-
tertain an idea.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-03-19

Charred grain, either of corn,
wheat, oats or buckwheat, should be
fed to fowls occasionally.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-03-19

White elephants have dropped in
price from 100000 to $4,000.
Now is the time to lay in your sum-
mer supply.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-03-19

In Clearfeld county the majority
against Poor House was 952.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21
THE NEXT HOUSE.
From the Missouri Renuhlicnnl

The Republicans for time hoped
to find in Republican house in the
next (Forty-ninth) Congress u COM
pensation for their loss of the Presi-
dency. But even this is denied them.
The house in the next Congress will
be Democratic-not as strongly as the
present one, but strong enough for
the work before il.
1t was in 1874 that the Democrats
began to meet with success in their
Congressional contests. In that year
they regained the house of represen-
tatives, and repeated the achievement
in 1876, 1878 and 1882 and they have
repeated it again in 1884. This con-
troll Of the popular branch of Con-
gress had the effect of curbing the
dominant party, mitigating its harsh
sectional policy, and tempering even
Republican rule with gentleness and
conservatism.
1t is gratifying to know that the
first Democratic President since the
days of Buchanan will, when he
comes into office, find house to sup
port him. The Senate will be Re-
publican, but with wise and patri-
otto administration to commend the
Democratic policy to the country,
even the Senate will, before the close
of Cleveland's term, be changed and
the Democratic rule be made com.
plete.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21
4 FRENCH YARN ABOUT THE UNITED
HT1TEH

4 FRENCH YARN ABOUT THE UNITED
STATES.
In a murder trial in the States United
witness is giving his testimony as to
the hour of arrival and departure oil
steamers on which the criminal is be.
lieved to have travelled.
"Your Honor" asks one Of the jurors,
at desire to ask the witness some ques.
TONS"
every WE'LL" says the Judge; "pro-
coed, SIR"
cat what time did you say the bon
left Chicago for Milwaukee? ?" -.
"At 7 o'clock in the evening"
"Sharp? Remember you are upol
, your oath, now"
"S.rpp
"And you have supper on board?"
eyes, sir"
sis it-by virtue of the oath you hav'
just taken-a good square meal?"
"Well, it is pretty fair, as meals 60.
"No evasive answer, sir. Your Honor
1 desire that the witness be instructe,
to reply TO my questions in positiv
and straightforward manner"
"But,o says the court, "while I hav
1
every desire to elicit the truth, l do no
precisely see what bearing the question
You have asked have"
cit is very important that I shout
ascertain the truth on this subject, you
Honor, says the juror.
"Why?'
"Because / am going to Chicago LII
self next week, and think of taking
return ticket by lake"
Oh, the spirit practical Of those AmeI
leans PARTS paper.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21

WHEN Berson, the Lieutenant General
Of artillery, gave his coffee plant to the
Jardin DIES Plantes, in the last century
he little dreamed that coo, 900, 900 pound.
Of the fruit would be one day produced
from plantations which all had theii
origin in the sample given by him to the
Paris museum, of which shoot was
carried to the West Indies. Nor might
his surprise have been less real Ind he
been told that at no very distant date as
much as 5000, 900, 900 francs worth Of
the beverage made from the berry would
be sold at the cafes of the boulevards,
and that in 1878 the estimated produc.
ton Of coffee throughout the entire
world would be set down at l, $50, 900, DOC
pounds.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21
Epitheliorna or Skin Cancer.

This form of cancer is the most
prevalent type, and is in many cases
fatal, as it gradually eats away until
it destroys life. 1t would seem that
Swift's Specific is indeed a specific
for this scourage.
Mrs. X. A. Armstrong, Verona,
Miss, writes under date of May l6,
1884: "After taking six bottles OF
Switt's Specific the cancer is healing
is greatly reduced i'll size. 1t now
gives me no pain, and my general
health has so much improved that !
am able TO be up and attend to my
household dutics-somcthing l had
not been able to do in several years
l feel that it will cure me-"
Mr.. NJ. N. Clayton, of Red Clay,
Ga, writes under date of May 10Th
"Mr. Naves, who had such a terrible
ncer on his face, is about well
New skin has grown all over his
face, and looks almost as well as il
ever did, and l would like some OF
your company to see him"
Messrs. j. II j. d. llarter, Of North
Manchester, Ind, write, under date
of May LIST "The lady with cancer j,
improving right along. The Specific
increased the discharge for the frs
few days, but the soreness is gone and
she is much better"
Mrs. w. II. Route, of Gordonsville
Va, writes, under date of May ii
1884: II am much improved. Tht
cancer is better; does not pain me al
all. 1t is wonder to all my friends.
Mr.. James L. Lyon, OF Mirhaua
Ferry, Va, writes, under date of May
10, 1884: "My condition is greatly
improved; my general health i!
good my appetite good; cancer de
cidedly better, and has begun to hea
nicely. How can | ever repay you 2
Mr.. j. S. Rhodes, of Mill River, n
G. writes, under date of May 10, 1881
"My mother has been using Swift
Specific about two weeks, and is i'm
proving. The cancer is not now
painful and is healing"
Mr.. r. j. Teate, of Wacissa, Fla.
writes, Under date of May 2, 1884
"Swift's Specific has cured a cancer
OH my face, and has almost made ;
young man of me-"
Mr.. E. Tinsley, of Burr Mills, Va.
writes, May /, 1891: "My wife ha'
taken four bottles of Swift's Specific
for cancer, and has improved won
derfully. ! shall keep it up; have nj
doubt it will cure her.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseas
cas- mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawe
3, Atlanta, Ga, 159 w. Odd St.. ant
1905 Chestnut ST., Phila. 90 It
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21
ov plocc. indeed. Stunned by all re

ow place, indeed, Stunned by all re
,pectable folk; but I knew there were
always men there who were afraid OF no
body. The greatest brutes would not
refuse aid to woman at such time.
As we came near I saw light in one
IF the windows, and heard voices an6
loud laughter. 1t was no time for cere'
mony, so I burst the door open and ran
in There were four men playing cards,
and old Mrs. Mulligan behind the bar.
"Oi please excuse me-" I cried; "bui
10 come right away. There are house
breakers in my house, and they've sto.
len my baby.
"Sthole the baby?" cried old Mrs.
Mulligan.
40, do come |" 1 implored.
"Go, Pat" said the old woman
"never mind the game. It's Missu'
Jackman more betoken she's the mex
neighbor to us. Take yer pistols, All
lway wild We, boys. An, missus, JUS
Jake drop of screechin' hot whisky t.
kape the life in ye."
OF course 1 refused the latter offer
but in moment the men were on thei
teet, and / felt like blessing them-thos'
half-savage creatures who had becom'
my protectors.
1 don't know how We got to the house
or upstairs. remember an awful tn
multi, smell Of gunpowler, oaths an,
shouts. Then there was silence--tliel
loud laugh.
"Its thrue, boys |" said old Multi
gan's voice. ~ know Misther Jackman,
an it's himself. It's q great mistake
that's ALL"
A singular mistake to enter mans
house, and endeavor to shoot him in
his own bed p said voice 1 knew to bt
my husbands and at that I rushed intC
the room.
He was there, and SO was baby, for hi
held her in his arms; and there, also
was Mulligan and his friends and thei
pistols, and half the furniture wa
broken and the stove upset But as TO
the house-breakers, they-I began Il
see the truth. Mr.. Mulligan was back
ing out.
"I'll lave Mrs. Jackman to explain,
he said. can I'm proud didn't xii
ye, though it's out O friendship I'd hav
done it; for if your own wife took y
for house-breaker how would know
better? The top O the night till We, ar
I'll lave the lady to explain"
All I did really wish that the groun
would open and swallow me. You see
my husband had come home while W
were hunting up the chickens, and, find
ing baby wide awake, had taken Ter u
to bed, and gone to sleep. And tn
robbcr under the bed was his mudd
boots, with, of course, no feet in them
and well there were none, for they wer
riddled with bullet holes. Mr.. Null
gan had fred at them, fortunately
When i thought Of the awful dangt
Jasper and the baby had been in, WEI
into strong Mysteries at once, and frigh
ened Jasper SO that he was glad to fol
give me when came to myself. 1t Wa
terrible mistake, and might have enc
ed seriously, Of course but I will So!
now and always, that it was Jasper
fault, and that if he had been a hous'
nNaker we might all have been thanl
Aul i8 my great presence of mind.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21
DEAD LEAVES.
by WILLIAM C. RICHARDS.

A week ago-how beautiful
To-day-how sere they lei
glory Of the forest fed
Like splendor from the sky.
trample on the falling leaves
That yesterday, like gems,
Flashed Brightness on my wondering eyes,
From countless diadems.
they answer my needless feetI
With crispness in their tone:
"Tread lightly for the beauty's sake
Thine eyes In us have known;
We were but shadows when we glowee
In crimson, of thy pride;
We still are shadows of its fall,
And just before 1t glidew
Iwould the withered leaves were fair,
That might shun to tread
Their dying verdure in the dust
With which my hopes fall dead;
For when, in crimson and in gold,
My ripened joys shall fame,
The brief, bright beauty Of the leaves
Is theirs-to sere the same!
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21
Our Agents

The following persons are our authorized
agents, who will receive subscription for the
SEMI WEEKLY SOUTH KENTUCKIAN:
j. W. Williams, Pembroke, Ky.
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cpnosed to Strong Drink.

"Parker's Tonic is delicious to the
oalate; it invigorates, but does not
promote a love for strong drink; II
ures coughs and colds; it punfies
the blood, thus curing kidney, liver
md lung troubles and rheumatism.
1t should be kept in every home" G..
Il. Sherman, photographer, Elgin,
Ill. Place it in yours. SO ct
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21
CLUB LIST.
10 CORRESPONDENTS.

We want fresh, reliable AMI readable letters
from every neighborhood where the SEMI
WEEKLY SOUTH KENTUCKIAN circulates. Give
us the ,ews plainly, correctly, briefly and intel
igiby, without needless comment or rhetorical
llourlshes. Let no obituary notice exceed ten
lines; don't discuss the weather, or write about
matters of no interest to the reading public
Use but one side of the paper and write as often
as you have news items to chronicle, and no
oftaner
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21
"Rough ON PAIN Porus plaster,

Ask for Wells "Rough on Corns." l5c. Quick,
complete cure. Hard or soft corns. warts, bun
ions.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21
Piles, Piles, Piles.

Can be entirely cured by the use of
Ethiopian Pile Ointment. For sale
by ]. r. Armistead, Gish & Garner,
and G. E. Gather. Try bottle. If
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21

and the many throat affections Of children,
promptly, pleasantly and safely relieved by
Rough on Coughs. Troches, 15c. Balsam,
o.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21
Mothers.
Life Preser,

II you are failing, broken, worn out and ner.
vous, use ''Wells' Health Remover" Csc.
Druggists,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21

three or four hours every night coughing. Gel
immediate relief and sound rest by using Wells
Trough on Coughs" Troches, l5c.; Balsam
IS cents,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21
"Rnurh nm Cnrns -

PalpltatiOn. Dropsical Swellings, Dizziness,
Indigestion, Headache, Sleeplessness cured by
Wells Health Renewer."
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21
WhOOping Cough.

"Well's Health Remover" restores health
and yigor; cures Dyspepsia, Headache, Ner-
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21

Clears out rats. mice, reaches, flies. ants bed
bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers. l5c. Drug.
gists.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21

"Rough on Pain" POrus Plaster;
Strengthening, improved, the best for back
ache, pains in chest or side, rheumatism, neu.
ralgia. augl2 ly
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21

II you are losing your grip on life, try "wells'
Health Renewer." Goes direct to weak spots.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21
Catarrhal Throat Affections

Ladies' who would retain freshness and vicac-
ity. Don't fail to try "Well's Health Remover"
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21
Rough on Coughs"
Trough ON Rats

Ask for "Rough on Coughs" for Coughs,
Colds, Sore Throat, Hoarseness. Troches, l5c.
Liauid, DC
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21

Policeman Jas. Edgar, was shot
and perhaps fatally wounded, by a
burglar in Newport.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21

Instant relief for Neuralgia, Toothache, Face
ache. Ask for "Rough on Toothache." 10 and
25 cents.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21

Hacking, irritating Coughs. Colds. Sore Throat
cured by "Rough on Coughs" Troches, l5c.
Liquid, Csc.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21

The Most Successful Kemedy ever discoy-
cred, and IL II certain IN its effects and does not
blister. Rtat proof below.
From the spirit of the Times" July go
1884.
Horses in the stable, paddock, or when at eX-
ercse, are always liable TO accidental bruises,
ETC., which frequently result in enlarging the
joints anu forming unsightly punches ON the
knees and feet. DR.. Is. j. Kendall, OF nos.
burgh Falls, l., has discovered most sue ess.
full remedy for these troubles, which Is certain
IN It's effects and does not blister The Doctor Il
in daily receipt Of testimonials of the 4 cd ef.
feet OF his remedy: ltshould always he kept OF
hand by owners Of horses and keepers of livery
stables. PriceSl per bottle, six bottles for IS
For sale by druggists everywhere, and by DR.
=. j. Kendall Company, Enosburgh Fails
vt. sly
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21

"Rough on Itch" cures humors, eruptions
ring-worin, letter, salt rheum, frosted feet
chillblains.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-21
Thin People.

Strengthening, improved, the best for back
ache, pains in chest or side, rheumatism, neu.
ralgia.
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Wide Awake

Children, slow in development, puny, scraw-
ny, and delicate, use "Well's Health Remover
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-20
Proclamation by tho President.

DIV tSlTprap0 lD the llspatCD.I
WASHINGTON. ID. c., July 19.-President
Arthur has issued the following proclama-
ton:
While quarantine regulations are COM
mitted TO the several States. the General
Government has reposed certain powers in
the President, TO be used, at his discretion,
in preventing threatened epIdemic,. Feel
ing II my duty. hereby call upon all per-
sons who, under the existing systems In the
several States, are entrusted with the
execution Of quarantine regulations to be
diligent and on the alert In order to
prevent the introduction Of the pcstIeree,
which, we all regret to learn, has made It's
appearance in some Of the countries in Eu-
rope between which and the ports OF the
United States intercourse Is direct and fire.
quent. further advise that the cities and
towns OF the United States, whether on the
coast or on the lines OF intercommunica-
ton, by sound sanitary regulations and tho
promotion OF cleanliness. be prepared TO
resist the power OF disease and to mitigate
its severity.
And | further direct the consuls OF the
United States in ports where the pestilence
has made or may make its appearance TO
exercise vigilance in carrying on. the in
siructions heretofore gwen, and in cOmmu-
nicating TO the Government OF the United
States any information of value relating 10
the progress or the treatment OF the dis
case.
Given under my hand and the seal Of
the United States at the city Of Washing
ton, dc. CHESTER a. ARTHUR.
BY the President:
Frederick I. FrelinqhuySen,
Secretary OF State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-20
Details Concerning the bodies OF the
Dcnd-Health of the Survivors.
GBy Associated Press.l


ST. JOINS, n. F., July 19.-The follow
ing is the present disposition Of the bodies
Of the victims OF the Greedy expedition in
the respective steamships: In alcohol.tanks
Of the Thetis are Lieutenant Lockwood,
Sergeant Cross, Sergeant David Linn, Ser
geant ii. G 'rdner, Private Snyder. and
Sergeant Israel. The tanks of the Bear
hold the remains OF Lieutenant Kisling-
bury, DR.. Pavy, Sergeant Jewell, Private
Ellis, Sergeant RallSton, Corporal Joseph
Ellison. and Private Whistler. Frederick
Christian, JAMS Edwards the EsquimauX,
and Private Henry Whistler have their
graves amid the Arctic SHOWS. Cas-
kets for the deceased will be pre-.
pared by Thursday. The ships will
sail on Thursday night or Friday
morning. Lieutenant Cree,y and his men
are progressing observation-disclosures
Greely less so, perhaps, than the others.
Yesterday he exhibited symptoms OF great
fatigue and weakness. He is talking too
much, and constant interviewing operates
most uniavorably on him. He was taken
for drive yesterday up the Valley OF the
Waterford Bridge, and he glOaled on the
beautiful fertile summer prospects in
marked contrast to the bleak sterili-
ties OF his so recent cabin home.
These trees" he said with eXuberant
enthusiasm, "look so beautiful to an eye
that has seen no vegetation for over three
years; green fields give new life" Lieu
tenant Grecly is at present the guest Of the
city. Private houses and carriages are
placed at his disposal, and every kindness
and attention is paid him. Each member
Of the party forms the centre of listening,
admirlng groups. and goes over and over
the recital Of the terrible past. There will
be memorial services for the dead in all the
churches tomorrow, and commemorative
sermons will be preached.