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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05

Mr.. Edison the celebrated electric
ian, in a recent interview, informed
the public of his laudable intention
to devote five years to the elimi-
nation of the steam engine" the
plan being to obtain electricity di-
rect from the combustion of coal
instead of first having recourse to
the heat OF the coal, and the steam
boiler as an intervening media. We
have always maintained that such a
procedure would be highly desira-
Bile; would prove the greatest dis
covery on record, and contribute
immeasurablv to the worlds prog
ress. At the same time we scarcely
imagine that even Mr.. Edison will
satisfactorily solve this problem
within period of five years How
ever this may be, we desire to take
exception to statement made by
him in the aforementioned inter-
view, to the effect that we now get
out of coal about one-hundredth
part of the power we ought to get.
When this statement first appeared
in q daily newspaper we thought
we would let it pass without notice,
but now that it is being published
broadcast in journals devoted to
electricity we must put it on record
and call Mr.. Edison's attention to
the fact that he is wofully mistaken.
1t is a poor steam plant that does
not give out from the engine shaft
useful available energy equal to a.
least 10 per cent of the total energy
of the fuel, and 10 per cent. is not
infrequently obtained. In fact the
modern steam appliances which Mr..
Edison himself employs to furnish
the power for mis- dynamos, proba-
bly, always gives out as high as ID
per cent. of all the energy of the
fuel as available energy for the dy-
namo machines and in some cases
doubtless exceeds this figure Elec-
trical journals that have published
Mr.. Edison's incorrect statement
may find it of interest TO note these
points and bring them TO the atten-
ton of their readers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
Terrible Death of Three Men.

TuNNELToN, W. Va, October 2l.-
The most horrible accident ever
known in this section ofthe country
occurred one mile east of this place
at Thomas coke ovens. But six ov-
ems are burning and three men and
boy do the work. Just after dark
the three men pushed a car of coal
along the tramway above the ovens.
As they passed the fourth oven the
boy called their attention to a crack
in its top. They stopped to exam
inc it, when the whole caved in, car
rying with it the men. Then came
a stified cry and they were lost to
sight in the mass of white-hot coke
The gasses, it is thought, must have
stifled them instantly. Aid was
summoned, but it was fully an hour
before the oven could be emptied,
and then not a trace OF the men
could be found except some Jumps
of melted metal, evidently from
buttons, a few silver coins and some
tools the men had about them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05

"I'm gettin' heartily sick ont!"
exclaimed the lady of the house, a
genial, pleasant soul, with humor in
her eye. to her representative, when
he called upon her to ask permission
to explore No. IA Portsmouth street.
And not without reason, indeed, for
Dickens "Old Curiosity Shop"
and the street where il stands are
constantly crowded with visito,s and
sightseers. 'And one well dressed
person." said my hostess, with a
sniff of contempt, asked me if he
might take brick away with him
as relicl Il will smooth it down
and it shall be an heirloom in my
family forever A. lunatic, call
him. And who knaws but he beats
his wife ?" But this gentleman,
brimming over with sentiment,
walks off with a brick neverthe-
less.
Many artists have visited the spot
lately, for it is to be torn down, and
many sketches from every point
of the compass have been taken.
On Monday, in the short space OF
half an hour, photographer block
ed up Sheffield street with his Ca
mera, three reporters were taking
notes, and two other gentlemen were
hard at work sketching the ruins,
much to the amusement of the odd
fish who constitute the ''neighbor-
hood" Even during the few min
utes spent in the upper regions OF
No. Il, one lady came up the creak-
ing steps, peered in, apologized for
intrusion, viewed the chaos, remark
ed that it was a pity and descended.
Il come from Boston," / heard her
murmur. 1t may be said. en- paren-
thesis that a roaring trade is being
done in little pictures of the exteri-
or, which may be had for ''2d. plain
and "4d. colored." Miss Anderson
is a constant visitor $50 | am told
and insists upon drinking dish OF
tea in the parlor when the parlor
is once more cosy and rejuvenated.
"a charming young lady and Sc
affable."
1.-THE Old Curiosity Shop" stands
in the southwest corner of Lincoln
innfelds, and occupies an angle OF
Portsmouth street, one window look
ing northwest, the other two facing
Sheffield street. The red tiles and
the overhanging roof have quain,
old-fashioned air about them, and
afford a pleasant relief from the hid,
eous yellow plaster on which is
painted. in great vulgar letters, the
name with which it has been en-
dowed, 'Immortalizea by Dickens
and Just below, in unholy contras
"H. Roole, waste paper dealer,
some rag collector who will get sucf
an advertisement as many push
| ing politician would give his eye for
Heavy joints give the house suppor
now, and the vawning gap overhead
shows the ruined mass of brick:
and mortar.-Loadon Daily Ne,cs
I
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
Deep Flowing and Moisture.

The question is often asked: Glow
does deep blowing make the soil
moister?" | believe it is an accep-
ted fact that whenever warm air
comes in contact with a body cooler
than itself the water in it condenses
into drops On a warm day We see
it often on the outside of pitcher
of cold water. When we pulverize
the soil deep the warm air, which is
full OF moisture, penetrates down
and all through it, and the
ground, being cooler than the air,
condenses it into drops, which ans
wers in place of rain; SO the deeper
and the more we pulverise the more
moisture it will collect from the air.
Not only that, bnt as warm air is
rich in food for plants it serves in
place of manure, too.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
Something for the Preachers.

Rev. n. II. Fairall d. D., editor
of the Io,cd Methodist, says editor
tally, in the November (lSS3l num-
Der of his paper: I'VE have tested
the merits of Ely's Cream Balm.
and believe that, by a thorough
course of treatment, it will cure al
most every case of catarrh. Min
listers. as class, are afflicted with
head and throat troubles, and ca
tarrh seems more prevalent than
ever. We cannot recommend Ely's
Cream Balm too highly" Not a
liquid nor snuff Applied to nos
trils with the finger.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05

As an example of their stoicism,
it is said that during a fight with
our troops, in the west. an Indian
woman concealed her little girl in q
barrel, telling her to remain perfectly
quiet, whatever happened. After
the battle the child was found
with her arm shattered by min
ME. ball. but she had uttered no
sound. Their distrust ofthe whites
is as characteristic as their self
control. One Of the little girls at
the school, who retains her Indian
name, Keseeta, bears frightful scars
from wounds inflicted by her moth
er with sharp stone. Their village
had been taken by United States
soldiers, and rather than have her
child fall into the hands of the
white men, the poor woman tried to
kill her. Coming from such inhu-
ences, it is surprising to note how
quickly the young Indians show
appreciation of what is done for
them, and the intelligence and atfec-
ton which light their black eyes as
they return the greetings OF the no.
BILE women who teach them.
Many of the names of these chill
dren. especially of the girls, sound
oddly, for it is common for them
to choose Christian names of their
own, while retaining their fathers
names for the sake OF family dis
tinction. This gives rise to such
queer combinations as Isabella Two
Dogs. Katy White-bird. Maud Chief
Killer, Gertrude White-Cloud, Mag
gle American-Ho Anna Laura
Shooting Cat, Alice Lone-B Bear, Hat
tie one-Wolf, Stella Chasing Hawk
and Ruth Big-head. These girl. are
neat in their habits, bright and imi-
tative. Some Of them have very
pretty faces and could readily be
mistaken for white children; the
faces of others, newer arrivals, have
sadness and vacancy of expression
due to privation and suffering
Yet these faces, we are told, are not
so sad as were some Others which
now culver with intelligence and
| feeling
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
The Storm at Erie.

ERIE, Pa, October pa terrible
gale prevailed at Erie this afternoon
commencing at noon. and snow fell
to the depth of three inches along
the Lake shore ridge, and as far
south on the Erie & Pittsburg Rail-
day as Conneautville. The gale
swept with great severity on the
Peninsula and broke over the
ietties and accumulations of years,
and if the gale does not abate soon
to give an opportunity to close the
breach great damage will be done
the harbor of Erie. All vessels
which came into port within the last
twenty-iour hours are tugging at
their moorings. The fishing feet
all succeeded in getting in, as far as
have been heard from.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
A Great Discovery.

Mr.. Vim. Thomas, of Newton. IA,
says: MY wife has been seriously
affected with a cough for twenty-five
years, and this spring more than
ever before. She had used many
remedies without relief, and being
urged to try DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, did SO, with most gratifying
results. The first hottie relieved
her very much, and the second bot
tie has absolutely cured her. She
has not had so good health for
thirty years" Trial Bottles Free
at c. N. Boyd's Drug Store. Large
size S1.00.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05

On Saturday afternoon at 2.25
o'clock, an explosion occurred in
the cashiers room on the second
hoor of the Union depot, setting fire
to the building. An alarm was sent
in, and the flames were quickly
brought under control. A few
holes we're burnt in the roof. The
Uoion News Company's business
was considerably damaged. The
origin OF the fire is in doubt, but
defective hue is regarded as the
cause; the explosion is attributed to
sewer gas. The damage will not
amount to more than few thous-
and dollars, and is about covered by
insurance. No trains were delayed
by the fire.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
4 Rufiian's Bloody Deed.

CAIRO, Ill, Oct. pa passenger
just in reports a frightful occurrence
on the Paducah and Memphis train
on Sunday night. Herman Mar
shall, of Dyersburg, Tenn, was on
the train drunk and went up and
down the aisle with knife in hand,
threatening everybody and indulg-
ing in the most frightful obscenity.
Finally he insulted man named
Hulsfetties, of Maysville, KY, who
struck him. Marshall cut and slash
ed Hulsfetties' face and shoulders
in a sickening manner, and the lat
ter at last ran out upon the plat
form. where Marshall followed him,
plunged the knife into his bowels
and threw the bleeding man over a
bridge, the victim falling fifteen feet
The train was backed up and the
wounded man was picked up barely
alive. Marshall continued his prom
enade through the cars daring any
one to touch him. He was not ar
rested
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
A Parade of Convicts.

PITTsBURG, October 23.-At mid
night tonight the citizens of Pitts
burgh and Allegheny City were
treated to novel parade at that
hour. One hundred prisoners
strongly guarded, marched down
Fifth Avenue from the County Jail
and across the suspension bridge to
the West Penn Depot in Allegheny
City, where they boarded special
train bound for Claremont work
house. twelve miles away. The
Courthouse and County Jail are
about to be torn down to be replac-
ed by much larger and finer build
ings, and this necessitated the re-
moval of the prisoners.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
An End TO Bone scraping.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg,
H., says: Having received SO much
benefit from Electric Bitters, l feel
it my duty to let suffering human
ity know it. Have had a running
sore on my leg for eight years; my
doctors told me | would have to
have the bone scraped or leg ampu-
tated. fused, instead, three bottles
of Electric Bitters and seven boxes
cf Bucklin's Arnica Salve, and my
leg is now sound and well. Electric
Bitters are sold at fifty cents bot
tie. and Bucklen's Arnica Salve
at 25c. per box by C. n. Boyd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
Never Give Up.

1t you are suffering with low or
depressed spirits, loss of appetite,
general debility, disordered blood,
weak constitution, headache, or any
disease of a bilious nature. by all
means procure a bottle of Electric
Bitters You will De surprised to
see the rapid improvement that
will follow; you Will be inspired
with new life; strength and activity
will return: pain and misery will
cease, and henceforth you will re-
joice in the praise of Electric Bit
ters. Sold at Soc bottle by c. N.
Boyd
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
The Oldest Man in somerset

As well as the handsomest, and
Others are invited to call on c. n.
Boyd, and get free a trial bottle of
Kemp's Balsam for the throat and
lungs, "A remedy that is selling en-
tirely upon its merits, and is guar
anteed to cure and relieve all Chron-
icsnd Acute Coughs, Asthma, Bron-
chtis, and Consumption. Price 90
cents and 90
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05

clusion, only taking pains to see that
he has his meals properly, for he
forgets self entirely though he never
forgets her. She watches over him
and cares for him like mother.a
even has learned to like his smoking
which came hard at first, and she
understands his business and his
plans and his inventions as well as
he does, and thus proves the most
valuable helpmeet, as in discussing
them with her he not infrequently
solves a problem that has bothered
him and of which the solution al
ways escaped. In this house he
has no laboratory other than his
busy brain, which is always at work.
He is now at work on something
which is almost completed and
which will be of the utmost impor-
tance in telegraphy. but of which 1
am not at liberty to speak, as 1t ls
not covered by patent, and Mrs. Ed
ison complains that the patent laws
here are SO badly arranged that 1t is
almost impossible 20 be fully protect
ed, even when you have patent on
anything, and that it only needs
something of value TO have it im-
mediately pirated.
With all Mr.. Edison's success
with electricity their home is still
lighted with gas, to her disgust and
vexation.
Mr.. Edison is, as is known, an en-
tirelv self-made man, and he prides
himself upon that fact as he well
may, for though it is good to be
born with a silver spoon in ones
mouth. TO be born with brains in
ones head is very much better. He
doesn't care what he wears; how
worn and old his clothes are, nor
what he eats, nor scarcely whether
he eats at all or not, and he never
seems to pay the slightest attention
to his own needs, but his keen eyes
are always upon his wife and chill
dren and his delight is to see them
enjoying every comfort and luxury
possible, and he is as kind and
thoughtful of every ones welfare
that happens to benear HIM. Those
who do not know him say, What a
wonderful genius he isl" and those
who do know him say, What a
good man he is" 1t is well to be
able to receive both titles given in
all sincerity.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
A Fortunate Discovery.

A new light is thrown on the sub
ject of Consumption by DR.. 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 its
work thoroughly, stopping a hack
ing cough instantly.
Sold by c. n. Boyd. Price Scots.
and s1.00 Trial bottle free. Get
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
Backleu.s Arulca saiye.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chap
ped Hands, Chilblains. Corns, and
all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. Price 25c
per box.
For gale by c. n. Boyd. june2O
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
Two Boys Killed.

PHILADELPHIA, October "a
James l.. Clayton, aged Is, this even
ing visited his friend John S. Baker
aged II, at the latter's home, near
Seventeenth and Brown streets. in
this city. Bakers parents left them
alone in a dining-room, the father
going to his store and the mother
starting up stairs. She had gone
but a moment, when three pistol
shots startled her, and running back
to where the boys were, found both
on the floor weltering in blood, and
bulldog revolver in Clayton's hands
Baker had two bullets in his head,
and was dead. Clayton had one
bullet in his head. and died very
shortly afterwards. The boys were
fast friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
A Sensible Man

Would use Kemp's Balsam for
the throat and lungs. 1t is curing
more cases Of coughs, colds, asthma,
bronchitis, Group. and all throat and
lung troubles, than any other medi-
cine. The proprietor has authorized
c. n. Boyd to refund your money if,
after taking three-fourths of a bottle.
relief is not obtained. Price so cts.
and 81 Trial size free.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
Some Foolish People.

Allow a cough to run until it gets
beyond the reach of medicine. They
often say, Oh it will wear away, but
in most cases it wears them away.
Could they be induced to try the
successful medicine called Kempis
Balsam, which We sell on positive
guarantee TO cure, they would imme-
diately see the excellent effect after
taking the first dose. Price Scots.
and si.00.
Trial size free at C. N. Boyd's Drug
Store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05

The idea of allowing the Mediter-
ranean Sea flow into the Desert of
Sahara has additional interest from
the fact that company has been
formed to pierce the African coast.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05

Didn't the Prohibitionists make a
mistake when they put st. John
ahead of Daniel? That is not the
Scriptural order of the procession.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
A DMINisrRAToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of Jonathan II auger, decd late of MIL
lord Twp, Somerset Co., Pa, deed
Letters OF administration on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned by the
proper authority. notice Is hereby given to all
persons indebted tn said estate TO make fmmedi-
ate payment and those having claims against the
same will present them duly authenticated for
settlement on Saturday, November 2s 1854, at
the residence Of the Administrator In Now Cen
treviiie.
AARON WILL.
eetz2- Admr. OF j. Hanger.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05

At Argenta, Montana. a miner fell
down a 1S0-foot shaft and is still
alive.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
E1LUABLE REAL ESTATE.
SAURDAY. NoTEMBER %. 1884
TERMS

Ten percent Of the purchase money TO be paid
as soon as the property is knocked down. forty per
cent. on confirmation OF sale and delivery of deed
and the balance In six months from day Of sale.
Deferred pay ment to be secured by Judgment
bond PERRY WALKER
oct22 Admr. of A. Medary, decd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
olLLonEH WANTED |

To Sell Nursery stock. full line of new
and valuable speeialiies. Permanent employ
iHent and good salary to successful Agents.
Address, giving age and references.
RAff BROTHERS, HuEGynsn. Rochester. Kew York
oct - In
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-11-05
ORPHANS COURT SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate.

DY virtue Of an order Of sale issued ont of the
I'D Orphans Court OF Somerset County, Pa. TO
the undersigned. there will be exposed TO sale by
public outcry at Shanksville, Somerset County,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-04-14
Alexandra Affair.


MIGHT IN PkIsoN.-The parties. Mr. volmar
and Mrs. Wood, OF Washington, convicted by the
mayor OF adultery, Is mentioned in THE STAR Sat-
urday afternoon, waited in vain all the evening for
the 81 which was needed to pay the fines imposed
by the mayor and release them from custody. The
afternoon was spent at the station house they
attracted considerable attention In the evening
they were carried TO the city JAIL where they spent
ments, however. Mr. v. had sent to Washington
for the money, but IL was not until O'Clock Sun
day morning that the money arrived. The fines
were then paid and they returned to Washington In
the 10 O'Clock train.
EASTER CELEBRATIONs.-The Sunday school OF st.
Pauls n. e. church made a very pretty celebra-
ton OF Easter yesterday afternoon at the church
under the supervision OF Superintendent thinner
man. Grace Church sunday school also celebrated
Easter.
NorEs--Judge Meade opened the April term OF
the corporation court this morning with both
grand and . petit 1ury.-Easter sunday was OBJ
served yesterday In most OF the churches here
The public schools resume sessions tomorrow
after the Easter hOlidayS-A new pump is being
put in place OF the old at the Intersection OF
Lee and Jefferson streets.-The Maryland ferry
boat Is now doing "0dd jobs" the river. On sat
urday she brought a load Of hay from out Of Acco-
tink creek.-A number OF employees OF the Virginia
Midland railroad are now making arran gements
for the establishment OF a cooperative purchasing
association the design being to obtain family sup
plies at wholesale rates.
PleurOpneumonia has broken out in q herd of
cattle belonging TO George Hughes whose farm Is
In WIlistcn township Chester county, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-04-14
Alleged Rigamy in Baltimore.

4 SCANDAL INVOLVING A WASHINGTON WOMAN,
sensational story was published yesterday in
the New York World being dispatch from Balti-
more concerning the alleged marital relations OF
Albert L Weed, extensive shirt manufacturer
OF Baltimore, who, it is stated, has disappeared
from the city. About eight years ago. the dis
patch says, Weed married Miss Fannie Davis a
young woman residing in Washington city They
lived together happily for several years and several
children were born TO them. Recently the husband
has been eStranged from his wife. and her investi-
cations led to the discovery that he had become
infatuated with Eva Newkirk a pretty young
woman who worked in the shirt factory. Upon
the demand OF Mrs Weed Eva was discharged
1t seems, however, that Weed continued his atIen-
tons to Eva and week ago, it is stated. friend
OF Mrs. Weed informed her that Mr.. Weed and Miss
Newkirk had been married by Rev. Charles
McElfresh OF Baltimore. Upon Mrs Weed calling
upon the minister she found that the story was
true: The wife charged her husband with bigany
and he confessed his guilt, promising discard
Miss Newk1rk. Since then Weed has disappeared.
having disposed OF his property. Miss NeWkir!1 is
with her parents. Mrs. Weed has filed an appli-
cation for divorce and says she VIII have her
husband prosecuted for bigamy If captured