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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04


The Ornithologists Of America in
solemn. council as senbled haye de-
cided With respect TO the English
pparrows TO turn the rascals out.
This Is all very we'll; but the Or
nithologists have also decided that
he shall make his exit through the
American slom sch, and il v now
simply q question Of whether the
American stomach, already over
loaded with fotsign iniquities, can
stagger under this added response
bility.
Make sparrow pot-pie of him. !"
says the American Ornitholigist,
aud he will be reduced in numbers.
Now pot-pie as an instrument Of
Determination to anything except
The human species is open to grave
suspicion. 1t would have been
much more practical and deadly
had the American Ornithologists
said: Make him fashionable on
bonnets.
The English sparrow, from all
accounts, is a fecund and predatory
nuisance, He has not only destroy
ed the balance of animated
nature and driven out the in,
sectivorous birds, but he consumes
about one bushel of grain to the
acre and makes 40 return for it. He
is not even decent scavenger, for
he turns up his nose at anything
but the best food aud the daintiest
crumbs. He is therefore, in the
mildest possible phrase, an unmitl-
gated curse, not unlike the locusls
of Egypt or the beetles of Colorado.
But the proposition deliberately
made by science to the American
people, that II order to get rid of
this curse We must eat it is some
thing that will give the native APP
petite a pause.
Its quite true, according to the epi-
curean statistics, that the gourmands
of New Yuik have been eating him
for some time at the fashionable res
taurants under the hallucinatioil
that he was red-hird. But it is a
well known fact that the gourmands
of New York will eat anything If it
is only Oh the carte, and in order to
exterIninate the sparrow by the die
teiic process We have got tog-t the
entire population to go into the spar
row eating business with diligence
and zest.
There is another consideration of
weight here. 1t is said by those
who know that one swallow does not
make spring. and it is equally evi
dent to those who have tried the pot
pie tx pertinent that fifteen sparrows
do not make one swallow.
With these distressing facts star
ing the American OrnitiIulogists III
the face, it certainly betooves them
to think of some more feasible plan
uf turning the rascals out than by
eating them, and we suggest again
that it would be- much more expe-
dltiuus TO wear then.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

Theron P. Keator, Editor of Fl.
Waynd, Ind, Gazette. writes: For
the past five years l have always
used DR.. Kings New Discovery, for
coughs of most severe character, as
well as for those of a milder type
1t never fails to effect speedy cure.
My friends to whom | have recon-
mended it speak of it in same high
terms. Having been cured by it OF
every cold ] have bad for five years.
/ consider it the only reliable and
sure cure for coughs and colds"
Call at C n. Boyd's Drug Store
and get a free trial bottle. Large
size 81 90.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

New York, Jan. 2S 1884 Messrs.
Ely Bros, Genllemen:-My boy
three years old, was recently taken
with cold in the head which seemed
finally to settle in his nose. His
nose was stopped up for days and
nights so that it was difficult for
him to breathe and sleep. called
ii physician who prescribed, but
did him no good. Finally ! went
to the drug store and got bottle of
your Cream Balm. 1t seemed to
work like magic. The boys nose
was clear in two DAYS, and he has
been o. k. ever since.-E. J. Haz-
Zard.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

The wife of Senator Bayard is one
of the most fascinating women in
Washington. Tall and slender, with
dark eyes and black hair, she has a
youthful appearance, and she Is
mother Of nine children, the young
est of whom is twelve years old.
She has . small face and head, and
q very prominent nose. which gives
piquancv to the face. She evinces
great culture, and her perfectly
charming manners betoken good
breeding.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

Walter and his little sister arri ed
early one morning in Albany, where
With their mother they were to
spend the day with an old friend of
hers, who has a home more elegant
than The children had ever seen.
After quite an elaborate breakfast,
the children were overheard in con-
versation 10y their mother.
Wasn't it lovely ?" Florence was
confiding 10 her brother. so many
things kept coming: and there was
so much glass, all different colors,
and such beautiful plates, aud flow
ers, and such lots of fruit -
"Poohw interrupted Walter. who
in reality had Deen quite overpow-
cred 10y the breakfast, but who ney-
er lost an Opportunity to assume a
patronizing tone toward his sister :
why, the poor things didn't know
enough to have griddlt-cakes !"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04
A Rem arkabIe Discovery,

Mr.. George v. Willing, of Man
chester. Mich, writes II never hes
itate TO recommend your Electric
.Bitters to my customers, they give
entire satisfaction and are rapid
sellers" Electric Bitters are tae
purest and best medicine known
and will positively cure Kidney and
Liver complaints. purify the blood
and regulate the bowels. No family
can afford to be without them. Tney
will save hundreds of dollars In
doctors bills every year.
Sold at Soc. bottle by G. N. BOYD.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04
TBECarrlr Bus,,Ess-The

The CATTLE BUsINEss.-The Com
nittee appointed by the National
Bureau of Animal Industry to gath
er statistics relating to the cattle
business in the West, has nearly
completed its work. Its report will
show that there are 23,000,000 head
of cattle in the States west of the
Mississippi river, being an average
gain of 80 per cent. since 1880. Tex
as leads with a gain of 20 per cent,
and Kansas is second, showing an
increase of 81 per cent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

Said an old Colorado miner a
short time ago: They amt turn
ing out no millionaires in Colorado
these days. The crop of bonanza
kings is played out. Don't make
DO mistake. Things have changed
nightly out our way. The smart
fellows Who raked in big stakes 10
the mines quit the country or went
into some more substantial business.
The unfortunate devils vho thought
they had picked up enough to last
them forever 5000 went broke
Denver Tribune. -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04
A Fortunate Discovery.

A new light is thrown on the sub
jrct Of Consumption by DR.. Wagner
Kemp, discoverer of Kemp's Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs. A rem
edy that has provec itself to be q
remarkable conp@und. 1t does its
work thoroughly, stopping hack
ing cough instantly.
Sold by c. N. Boyd. Price 5Octs.
and Sl00 Trial bottle free. Get
one.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04
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 bottle.
relief is not obtained. Price 80 cts.
and 81. Trial size free.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

1t is only FIVE years since Young
Emory Speer, then quite beardltss,
appeared in the National House OF
Representatives as the youngest
member of that body, and used to
be asked by old members riding up
to the Capitol in the horse. cars !:
/" Are you one of the clerks? 2"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04
Some Foolish People

Allow 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 Kemp'-
Balsam, which We sell on positive
guarantee to cure. they would imme-
diately see the excellent effect after
taking the first dose. Price 50cts.
and 81 90.
Trial size free ate N. Boyd's.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

The pretiiest lady in Somerset
remarked to !. friend the other day
that she knew k,mp's Balsam was
q superior remedy, .s it stopped her
cnugh Instantly when others had no
effect whatever So to prove this
G. N. Boyd viii guarantee il to all.
Price 81 cents and 81. Trial size
free.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

Cant you give me definition
of nothing ?" inquired a No. IL
school teacher. Yes. mum. It's
a bunghole without barrel around
it,. shouted little Ted Saunders,
whose papa is cooper Cooper s
Record.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

Barton, De Barre, Corse and Others
of the most distinguished Of that ar
my. Commodore John Randolph
Thicker. commanding an indepen-
dent Marine Brigade held an
important position in General Ew-
ellis line.
Without waiting for reserves to
arrive In sight the two divisions OF
the Sixth Corps descended into the
valley and in single line of battle
(Second Division on the lett and the
left and the Third on the right
moved steadily across the plain In
the face of the destructive fire of the
enemy, and with shouldered guns
and ammunition boxes also, in most
cases, over the shoulder, waded
through the flooded stream. Though
the water was two to four feet deep,
the stream was crossed without
halt or waver in the line. Many fell
on the plains and in the water and
those who reached the West bank
were in more or less disorder. The
order to storm the beights was
promptly given BY the officers &C.
companying the troops, and it was
at once obeyed. The infantry Of
the Sixth Corps began firing for the
time while ascending the
heights and when within only q
few yards of the enemy. His ad-
vance line gave way, and an easy
victory seemed about TO be achieved
bv the Union forces. But before
the crest of the heights was reached
General Ewell's massed troops, in
heavy column. made an impetous
charge upon and through the cen
ire of the assaulting line. The I'm
ion centre was completely broken
and disastrous defeat for the Un-
ion army was imminent This large
body of the Confederate infantry
became, by reason of this
success, exposed to the
now renewed fire from General
Wright's artillery remaining in po-
sitinn on the hills East of the
stream
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

three or four hours every night coughing. Get
immediate relief AMI sound rest by using we.Is'
'I..ugh on Coughs trvch, s. 10; baisam, 25c
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

Palpitation. Drutsicsi Swellinxs Dizziness, In
digestion, Hesdncne. Slreple ssnezo. cured by
I" y ella Health Rsnewer."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

An Oregon bicycler has two wood
en- lrgs. And he hasn't had his biz
cycle much over rix months. either.
This is ubususIly quick whrk.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04
The Hope Of no Nat Ion.

Rough on Itch cures bumors eruptious, ring
worm. letter Salt rheum, frosted ieet chilbiains.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04
4 UDITOR'S NOTICE.

In the mat Of the estatec) In the Orphans
Of Jacob Zimmerman, deed. Court Of >onet set
} Hunty. Pa
And now 70 wit. 10th January. 1895 on petition
OF jacob zimmerman. Exeout tor OF above estate
Mel, on mo ion Of Nessrs. Coiborn 4 Coiborn the
Curt appoint John K Scott. Esq. Auditor to as
cer'a'n he amount yer due he estate by he heirs
on acc Iun' OF ofadivancemenfs, and make distrihu
lion Of the resognizance to and among the heirs
according 10 law
Somerset County S.
- Extracts n m the Record. Certified 20
}sEALJ January, 1885,
- ChAS y SHAFER, CLERK
Notice J. hereby ven 70 all pa ties Interested
that viii attend to the duties Of the abrve an
p intmenf NJ my ofiee In somerset. Pa on Thnrs-
day, the 18th day OF February 1s5 at o'ck.ch
p. n when ant where . persons Interested can
attend II they think proper.
JOHN r. SOFT,
JanSs. Auditor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04
This s'sspIe.
Wheepiae Cssgb,

"Wells' Health Renewer'' restores health and
vigor, curss Dy pspsla, Hsad.che, Nervousness,
Dsbility IL.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04
Pr~sty w.nep.

Instant relief lor Neuralgia, T,oihsche, Fsce-
lche. Ask Tor though ou Ioothaose." Is and 25c
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

WATER DIP It'll see you are
building a new house, MIR. Brown p
"Yes. you are right"
"Made the money out of whiskey,
l snppose?"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

Pal do not like that youpg
man and wish he would stay away y
Daughter-"He does not cone
very often" ?
VERY often! He is here neirly.
every evening, and sometimes 10
the afternoon
But, pa, be never ecmes in the
morning" q
mo; / rish be would
You do?p + lf s
ayes. II be could once fee you
in. the morning he would never
come again" -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

Ask sbr "Rouxh On Cosghs,r for .Cosghs.
Liquid, ssc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04
). Rough ON Iich..'

Hacking. irritating Coughs, Coils, SIRE Throat,
cure. by "k4ush On Coughs" Tioches, l5c.
Liquid, Z6c.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

and the many Throat Affections OF children,
promptly. pleasantly, and safely relieved by
'.kough on Coughs" Troches, isc. Balssm, 7sc
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

ifyou ar losing your grip on lie. try "welis'
Health kenewer." q. e airect 10 weak spots.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

'sDesgh sn Pats" Pereussa Piasses
sueuetbeninx, improved, the best for back
Ache, pains In chest VI side, rheumatism. neural
gis.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

Ladies' who would retain freshness and vivacity,
ont laii To tr, Wells Health Renewer."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04
TERMS

Ten per cent WHEN the property Is sold. and the
balance OF one-thixd when the deed Is made one
third 10 remain lien on the lani as widows dow
er, the interest al which Is 10 be paid 10 the tx
ecut.rs ii Tobias iiongh, ed annually during
the lie Of the widow, and at her
principal SUN death T. the TX
ecutDrs of Tobias Blough. decd. and the remain
der in three equal annual payments, wi nout In
terest. Deferred payments TO be secured by Iudg-
ment bond,
SAMUEL T. BERKEY,
iABIAS kLDUGH,
iaI1 Eyr's Of lobi6s BlOugh. decd
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04
Wasn't Impressed.

Strengthening improved. the best for hackache.
pains in chest side, rheumatism, neuralgia.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

Ask for wells' 81 Rough on Corns.r l6c. Quick
cohplete cure. Hard or soit corns, warts, bunions
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

Children, slow in deve'opment, puny, scrawny
and delicate, use ~ ellis heaith henewer"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04
The lnter-Ocean.

In 1855 The IyrER-O OCEAN enters upol. the four
feenfh Jear Of is existence Given unusual con-
nience by the people Ia its carly days. It has
steadily grown In favor until this day when the
publishers take pride in the tact that the paper
goes into more bomt and has n greater number
Of readers than any publication west of the ALE
ghenies
From the beginning The INrER-OcEAS has
stood firmly by the principles Of he Republican
party and has in and cut Of seas con-
ended Tor protect on 10 American industry" p"
II not agree with the iea that the mission Of
the Republican parry is nuisned On the contrary
II believes tiat, purifed by adversely, IL will in
he ne ,r uture again rise to the higher pla es Of
Thought and aetln, AMI be comb bietely restored to
he c.,nfid-nce OF the American people. The most
impor ant agencies in accomplishing this result
will b. Republican journals. Ii ieliabie,
staunch kepubl. can wspaper Was imp tsnt
wh-n the Republican party was in p..wer, it "a
doubly 50 now that the Democracy control the Ma
tioual GovefLm mt
THE lNrsR-UeEAS will in the future as in the
past be the rnrd un ihrouyh which the best he
pu lic.il thought will be z ven 10 the pto 10. IL
will voc the u, ictons OF sdysn ed Republic
ans wtthous being Unfair even TO -ourbon Demo-
Gratis. Ii will be aggressiveiy Espubi An with
ut b ing bitterly pa tisan and will give much
lgentOn u tue afiairs of Cieve nds adm inlstra-
tiOn u " sald have given to the admristr .tIsn
OF ur blaine had h teen elected With an As
sOcfat,d s. franchise, with special wires reach
iug to New York and Washington. sith special
cCrrsspoudents in ali important par OF the cOun-
try, The tNTER-DcRAn will use las faeiliti, 5 for
c''ll citing news with ut esr Or FAVOR an 50 lar
governmental aii rs or party mUs einents are con-
.ned, VIII give miller record than any Other
paper.
All Of the old departments will be continue
The scope OF the Won ANS hlNGDOM will he
VIII, he'd TO take In all the indus ria aud re-
rm movements in wbic women are inte e-ted
and engaged OUR UklUSITl SHOP now
Standard, W II he z Ven greater variety anu in
Ierest In the FAHd AM HOME and otter
ee,' rtnenr-, the widest possible range of topics
will be discussed.
OF original short stories and serials, he very
best by American aad Engi>h authors will q
m .de 10 pu lish duIiag the year snvrt by
SOY ESEN, HOW LIS. LA ROr, AMI otn.
ers and new serial by the authUr Of One >uR
mer. and to publish all these in addition to the
serials OF Miss BkADDON and ether Engish
authors.
In every department of news and literature THE
INTER Oc'As viii make better record h IN IL
has ever oVue.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04
TUESDAY, FEBY 10. 1885,

TUESDAY, FEB'Y 10. 1885,
81 10 o, clock \. u the following described Real
Estate, late tine property Of roDias Biough, deed
70 wit.
certain tract OF land situste IN q Quemah ahoning
Twp. somerset Co., Pa. one and > half mikes
from Duil's Ststiun, sdloinirg ixnds NJ Jonathan
Biough. Henry Smith, Josiah Morley, Joseph
Naugie and others cuntain3ng IA acres more OF
less. The improvements ere Two Gvor Dwelling
Houses. de0d Rank BarDAnd o. her tJu b iii.inxs
and n =. large OrchsrL The nbeve knd is IN .
good stste Of eutivation, is we'll Wstered, and Ii
convenient ~ both Church and School
There wssi also be s0id ~ pablic ouicry IN Cone
waugn Township. County and State Aforesaid, on
/ the same day. Al O'Clock the following de-
saibe.I ksal Estate. late the property Of Tobias
Biouxh decd 70 wit:
A cestsin tract VI Land situate IN Conemaugh
Twp, Iounty and IT aioresaid, 2 miles frum
Davtdsvtl,e, All ia ing lands sf Samuel Gindle-
sperser, Dsvit Kaufman. Samuel Thomas, and
others, 9. ntaininx acres or less. The i'm
provemsnts are Log Dwelling H use, Log Barn
and other Outbuiloinys, and . large orchard Of
bearing fruit trs, 8. This is desirable property,
as 1t Is convenient to both schools and churches.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate of william A. Rhoasies. deceased. late o
| Bruthersvaliey township, Somerset Co., Pa.
Letters tesla amentary on the above estate having
oesn granted 70 the undersigned BY the proper au-
thorfy. notice is hereby given to all persons In
debted 20 said estate TO make immediate pav-
uent, and those having claims against IL To pre-
eent them duly auth nfica'>d for settlement on
Tusefsy. March l. 1S5, ut the late residence OF
the deceased at 9o'clock, m.
ALB RT b. RHOADES,
PhlLLIP RHUADE~.
JanH. Executors
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

Six months ago the American Aqrierhgrisf en-
te Q upon ss~W cas e~r ssG DsrO.p@essy,
and to-day Is far superior to any similar psriod-
Richer In esstnri+l strength richer In engray
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ter from the blest writers. AMI nearly one hu =
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oithe American Agricaifurisf Joseph II IRIS By
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Fuller. the other lonx-rime writers who have
IN de th- Ameyican Igricwfurin what 1t today
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ELY'S
Cream Balm.
A DMINIsrRArOR's NOTICE.

erect Township Somerset County, Pa.
Letters Of administrufion an the sDsve estate
bastng been grxntet 10 the underlined by the
propcr nutnofiiy notice 10 hereby given 10 all
persons indehsei tn said eg ate TO make immedi
tft payment, ard thsee having ciaIms sgatnst the
sapo =, pTee pt them ruls sul behticated Tor SET
81 PA ~ So sstnrd.y @ s y Fs6ruar, isni s e sinner
LEVI KHpPP,
jan2i. Admthtstratov
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04

why, you are liquor dealer,
are Won moi p
'.Oh. yes, but the money I'm put
ting into this house was made out of
the water put in the whiskey. Ev-
cry cent OF it was made out of wa
ter. sir.'
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-04
TERMS.

From the Teafa Census, Vol. just Published
THE Am<rieen Agrictiifurist is especially wor
thy Of mention because ot tue rem aDie success
that has attended the unique ind untirinx efforts
OF its prspresors to Increase extend its circu-
lstion- Its contents are duD icated every NINTH
for German edi ion. which also circulates
widely.
This tribute is pleasing incident in the mar
v. lous nearly
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HA1FAC CENTURY
What it is To-Day.

Career Of this recognized leading A,
Journal OF the world.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-08-01

"Oh, yes, dropped it, I suppose ;
but it is not important. Amos
Skinner stopped in yesterday on his
wayito the mill and got me to write
it for him to his brother in the city.
You know Amos lives in that little
cabin up on Hemlock Hill, and he
says his brother always Declares he
will bring an Indian ladder to climb
up to it. This is the draft wrote,
and then copied it in ink"
"Humph! I don't believe word
of it," muttered Zerelda, listening
from behind the kitchen door.
y" Anybody could make up such an
excuse as that! But if he's fool
enough to believe it, let him!"
And, with quick, angry steps and
a scrowling brow, she wended her
way toward home.
And she utterly failed in her deter
mination to "git the best lookin'
man in the neighborhood," for
Basil's faith and confidence in his
wife, Lura, has never yet diminished.