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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-11-10
Boat Building.

Boat building Is By no means one Of
the ~ lost arts although in this age of
steam and iron, the good old days' Of
the ship@puilders are thing Of the past
OF late years. however. there has been a
marked increase in the trade, and al
though the trade l. confined principally
To yachts and smaller craft, the steady
growth Of this branch Of bOat-building
offers excellent Inducements 10 any
young man whose tastes lie in that direc-
ton.
know of one boy at-ieast. now six
teen years of age, who intends TO fit him
self during the next five or SIX years for
the occupation; and his father, promi-
nent and highly successful naval archi-
tect. believes that there Il a very pr0mis-
ing future for American bodybuilding
I take IT for granted that the future
boat-builder has, as a boy. been fend of
boats He has not only taken advantage
Of the rivers and ponds near his house,
has nayigated them in scow, in rowboat
or in s,iil-boat. bnt I viii suppose that.
from the time he has been able % han
die a jack-knife, he has been a construct
or Of small boats. And. as he has grown
Older and becomes the Po-sessor of a tool
chest. OF at least Of a plane. a gauge,
mallet a saw and a good knife. he has
wrought ont miniature cutters and
sehooners, possibly a Square-rigsed ship.
All Ut which have been much admired
by bis Young companions If It has
been his object in life 70 become boat
builder, he could not have been better
employed during the hours that have not
been taken up with school duties
In every business OF profession there is
some one object above all others sought
after. upon which success may depend
The orator eHdeayons TO arouse our en-
thusiasm. the poet appeals To our senti-
ment-. the lawyer 10 our reason the cler-
gyman to or conscience. The genius 9f
the buat-builder lies in the one word,
form" The one thing more than All
others for which he aims % have repH-
tation l. the ability % give good shape
10 the mass Of wood ~ iron coming from
his hands. whether IL be a nian-of-gar Or
a s.lil-bOat. And 80 il was good for the
boy that he made boats and models o.
boat-. He was getting, a. the naval
architect would say. form imPres-ed up
on his brain 1t may have been, it
probably was. bad form, bat il was
something from which 10 start. At al
events, the boy has formed a speaking
acquaintance with the occupation be Is
about 70 enter-Georg- J. Naas0n. ~ =.
Nich0lfs
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-11-10
Origin of Stating Roofs.

To find the source from which the Eu-
ropean nations have derived the art of
building in : me, We must look to the
hand Of the Pharaohs From Egypt the
craft passed 70 Greece, and from the
Greeks it was taken up by the Romans,
to be- by them disseminated through the
north and west of Europe in the process
Of colonization. The similarity, in regard
to the constructive parts of the ancient
Greek buildings % some Of those found
in Egypt Of older date, affords strong
confirmation Of the tradition that the
Greeks borrowed the art from the Egyp-
tians. The Greeks. however, in adopting
it added a new feature. the pediment,and
the reason for this addition is easy to
find Egypt Is practically rainless. All
the protection from the climate required
in "a palace OF temple IT. such a country
Is shelter from the sun by day and from
the cold bv night, and for this fiat roof,
supported by walls. or pillars with archi-
traves. i quite sufficient; but when, a
in all European countries. rain has to b.
taken into account, slanting roof be
comes necessitv The Greeks, with
their eye for symmetry, provided for this
bv forming the roof with d central ridge,
at an obtu-e angle from which II sloped
down equally on either side. The trian-
sular space thus formed at the end ot the
building above the architrave WAS 0ccu-
pied by the pediment and this part Of
the facade. which owed It's birth o. the
exigpncies If climate was thenceforth
regarded as - essential 10 the artistic
completeness Of the work that it was
said that if a temple were TO be erected
in the celestial regions. where rain would
not be possible, the pediment could not
be- omitted.-P0p3irr Sc.sace Monthly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-11-10
Keeping Corn Fodder.

In order to have corn fodder the best
it can be, the corn should be cut up a.
early a. the maturity Of the grain viii
admit and set in shocks Of 36 hills-6 by
ito dry. y rule We do not cut early
enough for corn and fodder % get well
dried before freezing nights come on.
Both corn and fodder would be better
Tor being cut up sooner. if done in dry
weather and dried in small shocks.
Cornfodsier contains large per cent Of
water that cannot be too carefully got rid
of without mustiness, which takes away
it, virtue as food and adds To il an un-
wholesome quality. But when cured 1t
forms a good coars. food for early winter
once a day Being bulky material 10
handle. il l. not a. a general rule put in
the barn and would be liable to moldi-
ness anywhere in large bulk When
husked and the fodder tied in small
sheayes and seJ up in fodder-hocks Of
about nine, and well tied at tops. il keeps
better than any other way We have ex-
perienced. and if fed off in the early part
Of winter hauling in few shocks at
time. We find very little signs Of mold.
But after it is thus well dried. if there be
room it may then be hauled into barns, or
ricked out near the yard. Yet II Is still
liable to heat and mold, because of the
porous structures Of the centre Of the
stalk, and moldy fodder IS very bad for
cattle and a great waste Of otherwise good
material
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-11-10

Joined him Two weeks Of weary tramp
ing through forest roads and muddy
prairie and the dangerous fording Of
streams swollen by the February thaws
brought the party to John Hanks place
near Decatur.
He met them with frank and ener-
eetic welcome. He had already selec-
ted a piece Of ground for them few
miles from his own and had the logs
ready for their house. They numbered
men enough to build without calling in
their neighbors. and Immediately put up
a cabin on the north fork of the >agamon
River The family thus housed and
sheltered. one more bit Of filial work re-
mained for Abraham before assuming his
virile Independent ,e. With the assistance
Of John Hanks he plowed fifteen acres.
and split from the tall walnut trees Of
the primeval forest enough rails TO sur
round them with a fence. Little did
either dream, while engaged in this
work. that the day would come when the
appearance Of John Hanks in public
meeting with two Of these on his shoul-
der would electrify a state convention
and kiudIe throughout the country
contagious and unreasoning enthusiasm
who's results would reach To endless
generations.
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WHOLE NO. 1912.
He Brought the Bear.

You know that went up in northern
Michigan last fall on hunting trip with
three or four friends Wei. / can tell
You Of a comical little incident which oc-
/ CURED To our old negro co X, Jim.
We had killed numerous beavers. por-
cupine, partridges. and pheasants. and a
few deer, but We bad been grievousIy dis
appointed in getting no bears. We fol-
lowed up every bear track We could find.
We set traps. and We employed an Indian
hunter 10 ard u, but no bears were 10 BE-
found. although it was said that there.
were many in the neighborhood Re
turning one afternoon after an unsuccess-
ful hunt, dispirited and out Of humor. it
was no wonder that when jim, the cook.
who was somewhat privileged character
commenced TO poke fun at us and deride
rs on the bear subject one Of the fellows
became enraged. and said
Jim, yoa black devil, get out Of the
camp, and if after your Dragging you don't
bring bear back with YOU before dark.
III give ven a sound thr.ishing.'
Sartinly [ viii, replied Jim, gayly
He obeyed, and falling 70 obtain the
loan Of a gun from any one of the party
he started out having no idea in the
world IL "a where he was going Having
wandered awHy a mile or 80 from the
camp he lay down under tree and went
20 sleep. Ii was dusk when be awoke
and the first thing that met his trighten-
ed gaze was an immence black bear rest
ing On his launches about twenty-five
wards away, and watching his victim
complacently The bewildered and thor
oughly alarmed negro jumped 10 his feet
and started for the camp and the beast
followed. II was a race for life, and Jims
only chance WAS in hi legs, for be had
not the yestige Of a weapon with him.
After halt a n e ad zen traversed he
looked back and saw that the beast was
gaining on him rapidly He threw off
his cap and, while the bear stopped 10
smell II. he gained few wards. In this
way the poor darkey continued throwing
of his outer clothing, p,ece by piece. now
and then. and profting by the bears mo-
mentary halt 10 examine and snuff IT,
Finally, 10 Jim's great delight, ne saw
the lights Of the camp but a few rods
away and having nothing else he could
throw off he reioubIed his speed, but the
brute gained rapidly and was bat few
feet behind. series o. bloOd-curdling
whoop- brought the fellows from the tent
and a. they reached tine door in came
Jim with big black bear at his heels
~ Gemmen.7 ri>ped he, befo' de Lawd,
Ia brought back dat bar promised
you. - Washington Pot
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-11-10
Faces That Draw Money.

In this country, where money Is king.
it i a peculiarly fitting distinction 10 put
the heads Of our departed great men on
our currency Everywhere the most
bigoted republicans viii carry General
Hancock, picture in their pockets and
prize IL highly. But 20 be on a = bin i
not the highest distinction. one might
be On u - or even 500 Yet still high
er honor than this l. for statesman or
soldier 10 have his features stamped in
the corner Of a draft OF check. 30 It
happens that stanton still draws from
the Treasury all the money used in the
War Department, and Amos Kendall
draws that for the Post Office Depart
ment. All the money got out of the
Treasury Department must be drawn by
draft OF check Each department has
an individual check, and upon this and
no other can it, money be drawn stan
tons head Il stamped on the War De
uartment check. and Kendal's upon the
Post Office. Chief Justice Marshall alone
can draw money for the Department Of
Justice. and Seward certities TO the state
Department check. Admiral Farragut
draws the money for the Navy, and
Thomas F. Ewing for the Interior De
partment. Chase l. given more extend
ed authority His head i upon the
tressurer's disbursing cheek. which must
be used by all disbursing officers in draw
ing their money; he gives credit to the
( per cent. interest cheek, and controls
the checks Of the Pacific railroad bonds
Dexter figures on the assistant treasurer's
checks. the interest and the redemption
cheeks. Hamilton draws the interest on
the 3 per cent. bonds. and Seward on the
IL
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-11-10
Women in the Jury Box.

Mn. W F. Thomas Of Seattle. ". T..
writes a lively and graphic letter describ-
ing her experience as a voter and juror
We quote these passages Il have been
in this territory nine or ten years. ! was
perfectly satisfied with my condition
had all the rights | cared for in fact,
was entirely Indifferent to womans bal
lot. NV interest and effort in the tenn
perance cause brought me in contact with
10 much inconsistency in professed tenn
perance men when election day came
that. womanlike. I reasoned "If women
could only vote they would not simply
pray. Lord save the drunkard, but would
put their vote toward it, too" While
was, chicken-like, just breaking my shell,
awCke one morning to find myself
full-hedged citizen | was little asham-
ed. simewhat .lSt0nished and altogether
mystified at what / should do. Believ-
ing that ''the powers that be are ordained
Of God, a. Christian my duty was plain
whatever the result might be- With this
idea before me my mind was made up;
but judge Of my surprise when ! found
that the mind Of most other women was
not settled on the subject While | was
thus perplexed and surprised wAs one
day summoned from nay room gentle
man had called. rose 10 confront
stranger. who said
Madame, am the Sheriff of King
county This Is Mrs. Thomas, presume
l have called to notify you to appear at
the Court House 70 serve as juror"
why. sir, am not fit 10 serve on the
jury" ! -tammered.
~Why madame what reason have You
to offer -
why replied, Il am not capable ;.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-11-10
Getting the Taste of Mutton.

A queer story comes from New lea
land. The owls in that island used To
be as harmless as doves; indeed, they
once were mousing owls and, there
fore, useful. But one night settler left
a sheepskin nailed to his roof, and an
owl came along and tasted of the fat
mutton left thereon That owl became a
sheep-killer, alighting on a sleeps back
three nights later Still more strange.
all the other owls began to like mutton,
and now the New Zealand bird OF that
species slays thousands upon thousands
of sheep, their appetites growing by what
they feed on. and their numbers increas-
ing in proportion to their prosperity
They light ON the backs Of the sheep and
tear the poor beasts with their beaks, go
ing at once through the carcass TO the
kidney fat, which to the owls tongue is
the daintiest of mor>els-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-11-10
VOL. XXXV. NO. 81,
A swIEpLEH

does not refer possible purchasers to bis
Victims. The Athlophoros Co. gladly re-
fers sufferers from rheumatism, neuralgia
sclailca, nervous or sick headache. kidney
anG hyeE complaints to those who ka,e ben
cured OF these diseases BY Athlophoros. and
will furnish names and addresses Of man,
such persons 10 those desiring them All
lophoros Is the only remedy for these dis-
eases that can stand such a test
A. L. Thomas, Cuba, n. Y. saws. ANY
son, } NJ Thomas, had been suffering fror,
rheumatism Tor several months. AtbIopbo-
iDs renewed HIM OF the pain, and reduced
he swelling OF the JOINTS, and the lamenes.
ehureis disappeared ] have seen those
having neuralgia cured BY taking one dose.
A Beard, Mt. Kisco. Ny. saws. 81
have been troubled for some time with
sciatica and rheumatism, brought on bv
working In damp place. | could find no
remedy IN medicine | was using, until |
tried bottle OF Athlophoros. which gave
NE Immediate relief"
Mrs. Alfred Thurston. ~ North Main
Street, Wilkesbarre. Pa. saws: Il am not
t-'feA'asA ittN. elflr1r
athlophoros. ] believe. should il in anv
case fail to relieve and permanently cure.
the cause would be that the directions were
not faithfully followed
J. J. Savitz Nazareth. Pa. saws: al
gave two bottles of Athlophoros TO nv
sister and she has entirely recovered. She
WIS afflicted with inflammaiory rheumatism
and i. NituS dance, and although we had
two OF the best doctors she gradually grew
worse She would scream from pain night
and day. heartily recommend it.
sery druggist should keep Athlophoros
and AthlOphoros Pills, but where they cam
not be bought OF the druggist the Athlo-
phoros Co.. ll2 Wall ST., New York. will
send either carriage paid on receipt Of
regular price, which is sl.O0 per bottle
Tor Athlophoros and Soc. for Pills
For liver and kidney diseases. dySueTsia. in
digestion weakness nervous debility, diseases
oi women, constipation. hesdaehe impure
Dood. &c. Athlophoros Pills are unequaled
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LIES LABOR.

II i we'll sometimes. IL the worry of life.
To pause and listen 70 others strife:
To feel the iostling 70 hear the beat
OF the aheels Of time on the busy street.
That leads up home
o. human hearts how strange il St.s.Ins.
With - much wee, and want. and need,
That ye gather strength in tho trial honr.
And r-asp the reins with inightier power.
And sIiIi press on.
Is there nobier work in heaven ai.ove.
Where an i light. and 10y and love.
That eartn-born spirits do and dare.
In faith ard hope. trusting his care
Who irod ihi> path
inen, Heary Ones. fes.sh courage take
The victory Won. the golden gate
Is opened wide and Gods own hand
VIII lead you home 10 that ble,t land
To r,-st AT last
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-11-10
Only a Step.

When catarrh has PROGRESSED 70 Ger
tain extent, it Is only a step to that tern
bly, fatal disease, consumption. II YOU
have catarrh. even slightly, Z = a t1rribls
Iaisiats 20 alleW il % continue IL c0ur-e
unchecked If you viii only read. you
Will find conclusive reasons why you
should take Hocd's SansaEarilla for ca
tarrh, in the statements of many people
who have been completely cured Of this
disease IN it, most severe forms send
for book containing abundant evidence,
to c. l. Hood < Co, proprietors Of Hoods
Sarsaparilla, Lowell, Mass.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-11-10

The japanese have not only nearly
three hundred miles Of rssilroad in opera
ton. but they make their own car. and
the building Of the line from Tsurugs 70
Ogaki was conducted by young japanese
engineers, whose task included two large
bridges and a tunnel mile long.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-11-10
AN OPEN LETTER.

IlsroNBrEG. Pa.
MAY = Is-6
MB. e. y. Eo.u So,.EEsET. Pa
Dear 81 --lH terrifying to the merits of
yalir Mandrake Liver Pills words fail me IN
expressing NY jus, appreciation Of their good
and curative properties, a, well aS the un-
,I.eakabIe benefits have received from their
uSs- For a >leeiy and effective cure iur liver
disease. they are nriyaled. A. "a blood pu-
ritier thcv surra-- sd known reme,lics II
uflv trutlifiiliy hc --d that their action upon
the liver = universal. not gland or Tissue -
Gaping their saua1ive influence. / heartily
recommend your Mandrake Liver Pills 10 any
one suffering from liver complaint.
NuUr>.
e. J.. DELAUTER-
The above te--i imnniai came uii~uli,-t,d aad
+ all the more appreciated These pills are
amons the best r.llde. Thev an. not patent
remedy a. ihe formula j. on even, bottle. Try
them. You W j find iU>l What you want.
Gail at mv store whore you viii see the finest
stock OF Drugs in the county. Goods the be~t
and prict> lowest
Respectfully.
c. ~. BOYD
Mammoth Block SoNERsET. Pa
Many prominent speakers and singers now use
Wei De Lesseps' Norman Ral>slIn to clear the
throat sold on a positive guarantee By c. y
~
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-11-10

Two ladies were eOnversing on the
qualities and dement's Of their own fair
sex. said one, with twinkle Of her
beautiful eyes have known but two
women who were really perfect. Who
was the other2" asked her companion,
with smile on her thin sace.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-11-10
Copper Distilled Whiskey.
GEORGE AUw An.
CWITHIN c. SHoRTLIDGES

SWTI HIN Z. SHOR LIOCE )
- ACADEMY. FOR fOtNG HEN AND
BOES MEDIA. Pa l. miles frum Phiiadel-
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peu~sS. No examination for admission. Twelve
experienced teachers all men and All graduates.
Special opportunity for apt students 10 advance
RAPIDLY special drill for dull and bsckN ard
b0ys. Patrons or students may select any stud
ieS choDse the regular English Scientific, Bus
ines Classical Civil Engineering coCrse- stu
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Polytechnic schools 10 students sent 70 College
in lS,ci Is In 1874 10 in 1ssS5 and 10 Ia lss6. A
graduating ciass every wear in the commercial
lefartrncnI A Physical and Chemical Laburata-
" Gymnasium and Ball tiround- Loo volumes
added 10 Library In ISIS. Media has seven
churches and temperance charter which pro
hihifs the sale of all intoxicating drinks. For
new illustrated circular address the Principal and
Proprietor. SHTTHlN q sHORTLIDGE. a. n
llfczs1rd tfFa1sas<l RsdsG, Ps- ang+ S-iyr.,
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The Passsaic river twists about 30 much
in it, course that young men sail on il in
order 10 become effective curOe pitchers.
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nR rs KINlNIELL,
nR II. BRUBAKER
DR WM RAUCH

Tender, his professional services 20 The citizens
.E -.slr---tt and vicinity Once in residence on
VI .--.-.-- -..-- u LL-amuna.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-11-10

Does man marrying grass widow
live IN clover.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-11-10

This is my sphere" said a happy
wife, patting her bald-headed husbands
pate
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-11-10

Tender, hi. professional services 20 the citizens
HF ~-nar-,t and vicinity. once in f"st 'uice
H-llluE
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-11-10

Many prominent speakers and singers now use
Wei De IeS-eus Norman kalsslIn 10 clear the
throat Sold on a positive guarantee by G. y.
R0yd
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Long winded-The cyclone
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TToRNEY-AT-LAN-
IA' somerset. Pa,
--.l-f,s iu -,me--al and adJolnng e''ah
L Ba-fie,s entrusted ~ lin Nl4l fe'1''
l-rI, -1ennon
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,DIBOEN * COLBORN,
[ HUMANITARIAN

.. tr.fra.> entrusted 10 our care VIII De-
-..-.g .u.. tsithfully attended 10 COLLECTIONS
-,,' -Ir1..--et Bedford and adjoining co2il-
.- surveying and convey ancillg Gone "-i lea-
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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-07-10
PlTH AND POINT.

When mans ruddy nose begins
10 scntillate you are safe in believing it
not contrary to his general habit of life
to sin till late himself. brooklyn
Times.
given" is the usual card published by q
loafer whose wife leaves him after wear
ing herself out trying to support him.
NJ o. Picayune. 4
"A man named Timothy Dwight has
been elected president of Yale College.
He is said to be man of considerable
ability, but is entirely unknown in
sporting circles. Chicago Times.
Young poets should always wait till
they feel the glow of the true inspira-
ton before they write. The probability
is that they will never feel it. but they
should wait just the same. SomerUitte
Journal.
supply and Demand" Anti
qunran Gent--Got any old--ah--Roman
weapons or pottery latelyp' Dealer
'Xpect them in mex week, sir. Ain's
quite finished rustin' yet, sir. Abous
Toosday, sir.
Poor debtor-..You cart collect
that from me, SIR" Collector Mop
Debtor-'No, you can't get blood out
of turnip." Collector Tin disgust)-
apparently not; neither can get
money out of a beet"
If demonstrative married people
were less '.too too in company and
were more one one mt home, it wouldn't
scare young man half so bad to think
of having to buy provisions for n whole
famly.-Mercham Trareier. d
AT dinncr-table in Massachusetts,.
a gentleman remarked that A, who
used to be given to sharp practice. was
getting more circumspect. YES" re-
piled Judge Hoar, she has reached the
superlative of life. He began by seek
ing to get on, then he sought to get
honor, and now he is trying to get
honest. .'-BoSton Bulletin.
MANS Deceit and Woman's Cred
ulity.-After an enthusiastic lover
spends two hours hard labor over q
letter to his girl, and then mars its
beauty by spilling drop of ink on it.
he first grumbles in scientific manner
| for u few minutes, and then draws u
circle round the blot and tells her it is Il
kiss; and she, poor thing, believes it
". Y. Sun.
IL have noticed" said pert young
lawyer, '.that members of the legal pro-
fession are almost always brave men.
1t is seldom that one shows cowardice.
/ wonder why this is SOP" "Well," re-
sponded an elderly lady, "Tve read
somewhere that conscience makes cow
ards of us all And as lawyers mostly
have no conscience. why of course they
haven't any thing to make them cow
| ards. ~. y. Ledger