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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-16

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><Fanderbilts will was read by more perl
sons and with o great deal more interestth than
was President Cleveland's message, consid-
erng that none of them were mentioned in
either. As an instance of this we quote the
following rom the New York Times, where
the author not only read the will but took
out his pencil and "iggered on it,;
LET us try and describe MIR. Vanderbilt
great fortune in terms of linear, square and
cubic measurement and OF weight. Every
body understands these terms and they
make a definite impression on mems minds.
If this sum of 5000, 100000 were in stand
ard silver dollars ii would present sneh fea'
lures as this:
Put lengthwise. dollar after dollar, il
would stretch distance OF 1872 miles, max
ing silver streak from New York across the
ocean to Liverpool.
Piled up, dollar on dollar, it would reach
heighth of 355 miles.
Laid fiat on the ground, the dollars would
cover space of nearly co acres.
4 ne weight OF this mass Oi ssiNtI Nouiu os
7,lG0 tons.
To transport it wonld require S5s cars
carrying 90 tons each this IS the capacity oi
the strongest freight cars and making q
train just about . l.2 miles long.
On ordinary grades it would require u 10.
comotives to haul this train. On roads ol
steep grades and sharp curves, 10 or 20 loco
motives would be needed.
In one dollar bills this northumberland.
lion-dollar fortune would assume such
shapes as this:
The bills stretched lengthwise would ex.
tend 1854 miles, or nearly the cireumfer-
ence of the earth at the equator.
Piled up one on another, close as leaves in
a new book, they would reach a height of l.
miles.
Spread out on the ground they would COW
er 746 acres, or nearly the whole surface oi
Central Park, including ponds and reser-
voirs.
A safe deposit vault to contain these bills
would require TO be % feet long, % feet
wide, and 20 feet high.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-16

The entertainment given in the Court
House Monday evening, by DR. j. Villers.
Of Brooklyn, under the patronage Of the
r. p. Cummins Post. G. A. T., was one of
the most enjoyable they have so far given
us. DIR. Villers captured his audience, which
was large one, at the opening and kept
them in a continuous roar oflaughter for an
hour and halt His description of a rural
debating society was perfect. as was his i'm
personation OF Josh Billings and other cele-
urated humorists, while as a venfriloquist
he is certainly the best ever heard in Som
ersei. The entertainment throughout was
far superior in character to the ordinary
funny-man show, and should DR.. Villers
again appear in Somerset he is sure TO have
large audience and a hearty welcome.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-16

The number Of persons in attendance at
the sheriffs sales Friday, was very small.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-16

The national debt for November was in
creased 81 81. $50.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-16

Messrs. Joe and Ed Love, who have been
attending school at Sharon, are at home for
the Holidays.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-16

We are closing out our ladies' coats. Call
and see them and buy one cheap.
J. B. SNYDER & Co.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-16

The latest style derby hats and anything
in the hat or cap line, cheap at J. B. Snyder
A Co
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-16
TnE WEEk OF PrAYrK.

The WEEK OF PRAYER
The annual Week of Prayer begins on
Sunday, January 81. The Evangelical Ali
ance has suggested the following topics
Text FOR sermons for the opening day
OCCUPY 1ill Come
Monday. praise and thanksgiving.
Tuesday, humiliation and confession
Wednesday, the church and the family.
Thursday, home and foreign missions.
Friday, nations and governments.
Saturday, the Christian life.
Text for Sunday, January 10th. LET your
loins be girded about and your lights burn
ing and We yourselves like unto men that
wait for the Lord"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-16

our coal men are the busiest people about
town.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-16

Mr. EDITOR :-In visiting Mr.. Z. w. Hor-
ners Marble Works, on Union Street. Som
erset. Pa, We find that he has on hand a
large and fine selection of Italian and
Waldo Blue Monuments and Headstones
made from ali the latest style designs and
is now Offering them for sale ut so low a
price that persons 10 need of Memorial work
will secure bargain by placing their orders
with hm. Look to your interest. Do not
order until you have examined his work
and learned his price. You will then agree
with me that il will be to your interest to
place your orders with him as you can rely
upon all orders being promptly and careful
ly filed in the best of stock and workman
ship. Give him call and be convinced.
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Bedford county viii expend $500 in bridg-
Is next year.
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TERMS :

One-third after payment Of debts and expenses
70 remain lien on land IN lieu Of dover To the
widow, the interest thereon 70 be paid her annu-
ally during her natural life, and at her death the
principal to the heirs, etc. OF David Maurer decd
- Geo down confirmation Of sale and delivery OF
deed, and the balance In eight equal annual pay
ments without interest ten per cent Of the hand
money to be paid down on day Of sale. Possession
given April l, 1sse
JOHS A. ALTKR, II. W. MAURER,
decl5. AuctiOneer. Administrator.
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ELxcTIoN NOTICE

ELECTION NOTICE.
The Annual Election cf the Farmer Irrior
Association and Fire Insurance. COmps. \ y Of son
ersef County. viii he held IN Berlin on TUESDAY
the 18th day of Deeember Iss5. TO elect Pres
dent, Vice President. Secretary and Str Direct
ors. 20 serve the coming yenr
BY Orier Of the Bosre
n0Vz5-5t. ID. J. BRUBAKER, See'y.
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VEST BOUND.
Express Mail Cum'd
Acc.
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A DMINIsrRAToR's NoTICE

"A
Estate OF Isaiah Rodgers, decd, late OF Quena-
houing Township Somerset County, Pa.
Letters Of administration on the above estate
having been granted 10 the undersigned by the
proper authority, notice is hereby given TO all
persons indebted 10 said estate to make immedi-
ate payment, and those having claims against the
same TO present them duly authenticated for set.
tement on Saturday, January 81. lss6, at the res
idence Of the Administrator in said township.
WIN. Z. RODG GERS,
decfs Administrator.
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THE BERLIN
NlBBIE hid GRANITE Works
STILL AHEAD!

The year 1885 has been of the most busy years
establishment Monuments and One Hundred and
Seventy-wo Headones is the record for the year We thank
for their liberal patronage and would
to all who may be in need of yhng in line
the Spring of 1886.
We propoee continue t. do the best work lowest
prices We determined to eclipse the past the extent
business and this end have reduced prices the
lowest figure, and shall continue do the best work
Do not be deceived into believing that dealers of few
perience do work well can YOU are in need
of work please visit the Berlin Marble Works else wait u
til the Proprietor of his agents calls you
will be sure to get the best return for your money
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21O ACRES 21O

and Fii.y-niue Perches, more or less, having
thereon erected good TwO-story Plank Frame
House, Large Barn and other Oatbuildings. This
Farm il situate bat one-fOurth of a mile IRON the
BOfOusn OF JenneTt0wn, in one ofJhe best farming
sections Of the County is benefited by the Johns
town markets has a good Orchard OF Choice
Fruit, and Is unusually well watereC, having
a spring or springs In every field.
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p 80, arrangement. which went
Pcs tSS Ne BALTIC. and Ohio Raiiroad a,sr ,Sa on
:, l7. De1isas'.r Dei a'ar1Bria Branch as ioloWsi
s.si. a- -, posrND TRAINS.
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Shut The door

Study the new schedule
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10y virtue of an order Of sale issued out Of the
ID Orphans Court Of Somerset County. Pa. to
me directed, / will expose TO public sale on the
premises IN Jenner township, on
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-16
SATURDAY, JAN'Y 9, 1886,

at O'Clock P. NJ ofsald day. the following described
Valuable RsIl Egtate late the property OF David
Naurer, dec a. situate in Jenner Township, Som
erset County, Pa, adjoining lands Of Edward COT
I'm Gillian Friediine Adam Friedline, Herman
Umberger, Solomon Bowman. II. X Musser, OH
yer Hay and Jennie Scott, containing
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-16

Him shalt thou serve, and to Him shalt
thon cleave, aud shalt srcar by His name
Ifthe new jispensation only binds those
accepting Chr ist, the old is, besides being th,
law to the Jews, in harmony also in TIN:
point with the Law of nature and o5ligitin G
on all, snd in it we read not Of affirmation
A lawful oath forms a part of the moral
worship. and the moral worship Of God is
perpetual. The safety of communities and
men consists in the maintenance of truth.
An oath is a calling on God, as the one who
knows the heart that he will bear witness to
the truth, and punish ne if swear falsely.
That the Apostles made use of an oath is 700
plain for cayil st. Paul says, God is my
witness whom | serve with my spirit in the
I Gospel of His Son. that without ceasing |
make mention OF you always Again, call
/ God for record on my soul that TO spare
| you came not as yet unto Corinth. But
came not as a preacher-I want TO challenge
/ the minds and cOnsclences of the. jurors, by
referring them to certai7 sound principles,
/ in the hope that Is coed men and true they
will stand forth courageously, and help
maintain the sacred obligation of the oath
as a confirmation Of the truth. and in the
hope that such Of them as have M conscien-
tious persuasion that compels them to refuse
to be sworn, will freely and cheerfully take
the oath in that form which TO them seems
the most solemn andimpressiye and as most
likely to awaken the conscience to the great
solemnity of the act, to the end that witness
es may come to regard the binding obliga-
tionof the oath as il was wont to be regard
ed in former days.
All that is done in Court is supposed to
be done under the soemnity and sanction
of an oath. | repeat, you have no right to
stand up and affirm from mere choice and
habit; you only have such right if you have
a conscientious persuasion, and, when you
have such conscientious persuasion, the
Court will not only respect it, but also give
you great credit for asserting it.
4 Don't think for moment the Court fears
you will do less than your duty under any
| form of oath. What we are doing is to
guard this citadel of justice from the inroad
ofa custom that is becoming, so general
/ that il is becoming alarming. For the in
crease of affirmation is far ahead of the in
crease of either morality, or a sound faith.
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WILLIAMSON Tuesday, the s,h inst,
near Kingwood, Mrs. Rebecca A. Williams
aged 80 years and 8 months.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-18

One can form some idea of the
growth of the great West by noting
the phenix-like appearance Of pop
ulated cities where only a few years
ago there were no signs Of advance
ment. Take Minneapolis, Mimi, as
an illustration: IN 1850 its site was
a vast wilderness; in 1861 it had a
population of $500; in 1879, 1905
and in 1850, 46,S67. A census was
taken and reported few days since
making the metropolis contain no
less than 100, 200 inhabitants. 1t is
such phenomenal Srowths, in almost
every portion of America, that
startle even the natiye-born who has
been accustomed to witness our adj
vancemeut.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-18

Mr.. Phelps, the American Miris-
ter in London, Is likely to distin-
guish himself as a speech maker.
lie has recently delivered two OF
three speeches which show re-
markable facility in that direction.
In opening workingmen's club at
Rugby, he said that the prosperity
of America was due to the persistent
energy of her people. There was
employment in America for all who
desired it, prosperity for all deSery-
ing of it, and for all a welcome. He
advised those who thought of emf
grating to reflect well before start
ing. There was no room in Amer
lea for idle or worthless persons.
At the cutters banquet at Sheffield
he dilated upon the harmonious re-
lations of England and America,
and said in conclusion that if any
word of his should linger in the
English mind, his first and last wish
was for continuation Of the broth
erly feeling between the English
speaking people of the world, whose
peaceful dominance gave the best
hope for an enlightened, noble and
Christian civilization. In comment
ing on his speeches the London
Times says that he is treading with
success in the footsteps of Mr.. Low
ell, and that he "has readiness in
the use of speech and a remarkable
power Of interesting his auditors on
public occasions"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-18

happiness that life IS not worth nv
ing is an Indirect assault on the soft
and impressiblc honesty and moral
honor of a child, since it invites him
to believe that success has no moral
limitations; it is at best an adjura-
ton to win fairly if you can, but
foully if YOU must. You must win
anyway though hell itself should
cape between you and your goal.
The man who never fails to make
his son feel that he had rather see
him in his coffin than know that he
had helped Offences gilded hand
shove by justice" and for the sake
of a wicked prize buy out the law,
has done that son a greater service
for this world and the next
than if he had educated him to
worship immoral success, or at least
condone its crime, and then armed
him with ample riches to initiate
and rival, if possible the rascal's ca
reer. And finally is not the exam
pie of ostentatious extravaganza,
even on the part of those who can
afford it, a thing to be avoided. AS
a rule rich men of business ability
do avoid it; men of incessant occu-
patton avoid it; idle women and
idle men generally set unwise exam,
pies of vulgar, sensational cxtrava-
gance. In Vermont so strong is the
aversion to glitter and idle show that
we do not know rich man among
the permanent residents of Vermont
who when he rides abroad is accom-.
panied by servants in livery. AS a
matter Of business necessity, for the
information OF and advantage OF the
public the railway service wears {
uniform, but as a rule domestic ser
wants in livery are few in Vermont
our old time New England preju-
dice is opposed to it, as the importa
ton of an aristocratic badge anC
habit of servitude. But the grow
ing boys are not as plain and pru
dent as their fathers were; they
lean in the direction of needless ex
travagance in sensational dress, liv
ing and amusements, and the spec
tacle and indulgence of the boys
who can afford it is not healthy
stimulus to the bright, aspiring boy.
who can't afford it, and who some
times break their own necks strain
ing to gather fruit that is ont Of
honest reach, or at least honorable
MISUNDERSTANDING Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-18

made to take hiin out Of Canada by
virtue Of any treaty as VIC under
stand it. Upon the real right to
take him the interview proceeds
thus:
"Regarding the right of bonds.
men to call for the principal, he said
they possessed the same right and
authority and TO the same extent as
a Sheriff or other officer. The right
of bondsmen to demand and receive
their principal from Canada would
not probably be recognized unless
the laws of that country especially
provided for their extradiLion In
any event it would not justify the
use Of force in securing a principal"
1t is not enough to say that the
bondsmen possess "the same right
and authority and to the same ex-
extent as 4 sheriff or other officer
Why isn't the right of an officer de-
fined and explained? Why are we
not told what relation exists be-
tween the principal and the bail,
and what authority the bail has
over the principal, and what rights
the bail has by virtue of an implied
contract growing out of his rela-
tions to the principal ? And
whether he has any rights under
the common law Independent of
any extradition to deliver the prin-
cipal in discharge of the bail? We
don't know how this is. We do
not claim to be learned in the law.
But we do not believe it is safe for
public opinion to be directed by an
argument on an issue that is not in
the case and has nothing whatever
to do with the grounds on which,
we understand, this mans bail
claim to act. In any event, we
should feel better satisfied if we
were sure the honorable senator's
views have been correctly under
stood and reported in this matter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-18

The London Spectator, under the
heading, "March Of the White Men"
gave the other day a startling state
ment of the enormous increase of
white men in the world during the
last two centuries, auguring from it
the ultimate inevitable subsection
and extinction of the dark races. 1t
assumed that Gin 1858 the white
men formed but small fraction of
the worlds population-about one
tenth" and that they now number,
according to Giffen, 420, 100000, or
one-third of the whole. At this
rate of progress it reckons the white
race will number a century from
now over l,ooo,O00,000. The pro
cess of determination or smothering
of the dark races by this flood tide
of white blood is foretold by the
Spectator from the advance of
France and Russia into Asia, of
England into Egypt, the Zambesi
region and Bomeo, and Germany
into Africa. In 1885, it prophesies,
when the world contains 100000
600 white men, 6oO,00O,ooo Of them
will be English and German, and
3o0,000,0o0 Slav. The Scandina-
vians, French and Spaniards will
have become extinct. "If the Teu-
ton and Slav can keep friends the
world is theirs" Otherwise, we are
led to infcr the domination will re-
nam with England,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-18
$500 In pREMEUMS.

The following purses are offered for trotting
and pacing hosses
FIRST DAY, 80 p. NJ.
No. l. Purse of $50 open to all horses with
in the Society limits that never beat min
utes. $2j LIST, $3.50 "a, $3.50 81, So 4th.
SECOND DAY,2P.M
No. 9. Purse of $50 open to all horses that
never beat 2.IO, SIS lst, $3.50 ID $3.50 ID,
SIS 4th.
THIRD DAY. 10 NJ.
No g. Purse of 500 open to all horses own.
ed within the Society limits that never beat
2:50 500 LIST, S25 I'd, $l5 81, $40 4th.
No. 4. At2p, m. Purse Of $3.50 open to all
horses. Sis LIST, S62 80 ID, $57 80 Sd, s25 4th.
Amusements and athletic portswill con.
stitute an important feature IN the pro-
gramme and liberal championship prizes Will
be offered. Attractions each day. premi-
ums and purses will be paid IN full.
G. e, MCINTYRE, Sec.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-18

nnTUT7 Send SIX cents forpOstagc
III IN and receive free, a costly
A 6IjI7 box Of goods which viii
Eight away than auythmg else in tins verdi
An of either sex, succeed from first hour
The broad road to fortune opens before tho
workers, absolutely sure At once address
TRUE 81 Co, Augusta. Maine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-18
CARRIAGES.

To the people OF Lunenburgh and vicinity,
! have for sale few carriages manufactured
by j. y. Miller Of st. bloomsbury, With | Will
sell as low rs the lowest, and can give you
any style ana color desired. Every carriage
warranted. Please call and see me before
purchasing elsewhere. w NJ. BEILt
with BoW KEY & 60. LunenDurgh, w
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-18

An old and intimate friend of mine
is Parker's Hair Balsam. have used
it five years, and could not DO without
it. 1t has stopped my hair from fall
ing, restored its atural black color
and wholly cleansed it from dandruff.
Miss Pearl Aneson, st. Louis, No.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-18
OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY.

Presidential NJ. DODGE, Lunenburg.
Vice President l.. II. HAzEN, Whitefield.
w. Q. SPAULDING, Lancaster
secretarics- Chas. e. McIndre, II. S HilIard
Frank Spaulding.
Treasurer-Geo II. Emerson
Directors--Joseph Winch A, j. Congdon
H. }, Guernsey, j. II. Woodward, Henry Hey.
wood. John Costello, Joseph u. Howe, Ian
caster; w T- Pike, stark; a. A Grout, Maid
stone; Franklin Bell, Lunonbmg; John
halnes, Northumberlmd; h. S. Freeman,
Suildhall; y. o R9well, strNttord,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-18

JITTNT moro money than at anything else
lAI III by taking an agency tor the best
NM ~ selling book out. Beginners sno-
w Ii coed grandly None fail. Terms
free. HALLETT BOOK Co, Portland, Nc.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-14

I-Sa. Quarter section ~ rs.ii>s north of Con-
ua- >Vriux-, In sumner o1lfrtF. kAasAs- AL
the very 5e-; Of Ian4 Pre- s.lso
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-14
PURE EVACUATION.

They had a railroad meeting in Leaven-
worth the other night and one man sand he
"was not afraid of Kansas City, but would
like I" see Leavenworth build south and
Join Kansas CITY" Another srid: The in
crease in wealth in Kansas City would in
crease the value of Leavenworth as a manu-
featuring center" Another man who sells
a million dollars worth of goods from his
store here. also said: There was no one
who was less afraid of Kansas City than he
WAX. c. Journal.
All of which is the thiDest kind of taffy If
not cowardlv. With city of half a mill
lion of people at Kansas City, Leavenworth,
Lawrence, Atchison and Topeka, would re-
main villages TO the end Of the chapter.
Wichita being rs far from Kansas City as
Kansas CITY is from ST. Louis or St. Louis
from Chicago, has less to fear from the Mis-
souri, towns ascendency than any city in the
state, but the disposition Of three or four of
the best towns of Northeast Kansas to
knuckle to the pretended advantages of Il
town which our state, in the abs nee of
railroad facilities, WAS forced TO build up,
makes US feel sad.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-14
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HOW DO YOU FEEL ?

Wei, we suppose, that Ex-Governor
George Washington Click is happy and the
Democratic party of Kansas satisfied at last.
Click has been appointed to an Office, the
pension agent al Topeka. Long before
Cleveland was sworn in Click took his way
20 Washington for n cabinet position. Gro
yer, after sizing up the bull raiser of SHAH
non Hill couldn't see it. The bovine cult
yator then struck for bureau. but missed
his mark. After months of dreary waiting,
in which be named one route agent, but
didn't name a postmaster for Wichita, be
made third trip 20 Washington and sue
ceeied in getting his hungry snoot into fifth
rate sRill. II is said that there are more
pension soldiers in Kansas than in any other
western state Geo. w. Click Is the man
whom Cleveland has chosen 20 stand be-
tween these disabled patriots and the Gov
ernment they saYed. An old soldier is
kicked out 10 give Mr.. Click this place.
How DO the old soldiers who voted for Click
feel over the layout, anyway?