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Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-11

Princeton Banner: y corps of en-
gineers, under the direction of Cap
tain Boyton, are at work on the pre-
liminary survey of the route for the
Ohio Valley between this place and
Hopkinsville. They pitched their
tents near the Union depot last Sat
uriay and began work Immediately.
An effort will be made to have the
road completed by next May.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-11
nceton Division L. & N.
Trains leayf Uarksville a. follows;

Another big frost and considerable
ice this morning.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-11

Askew & Edwards are opening mp
their holiday goods. 3w.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-11

Mrs. Jesse Miller, who died at
Tullahoma a day or two ago, was
buried at the family burrying
ground in the First district. this
morning. Mrs. Miller, nee Rincey,
was born in this county, and is Il
neice Of Capt. r. y. johnson. she
was lady of maay most excellent
qualities, and made friends wherever
she went and with all whom she
came In contact.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-11

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Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-11

Christmas cards in large assort-
ments at Askew & Edwards. 3w.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-11

Fine cut glass toilet bottles at
Askew & Edwards. 3w.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-11

Handsome albums and bibles at
Askew q Edwards. 3w.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
Gardens on Farms.


All farms are cultivated with view to
saving as much labor as possible, not only
of the human help but of the horses, and
for that reason many farmers omit the
garden. knowing that when garden is
made portion of the farm work the hoe
aud rake must be substituted for the cul-
tivator and harrow. 50 closely do some
farmers confine their work to genera
farm crops that trains loaded with garden
products run regularly into the country
from Philadelphia in order to supply
farmers with vegetables, fact which can
be easily demonstrated by visit to some
of the stations along the railroads passing
through such rich agricultural counties
as Chester, Delaware, and even Lancaster.
The reason is that the farmers believe
they can purchase vegetables cheaper
than they can grow them, and their
whole attention is consequently bestowed
on field crops. II is Il mistake on the
part of such farmers to omit the garden
from their regular pursuits. for there is
something more in a garden than the
simple matter of growing the vegetables.
True, vegetables can be produced in any
quantity and at all seasons. but the con-
dition in which they arrive is very inn
portant matter. There is quite differ
ence in a fresh, ripe tomato just from the
vine and one that has been picked for
several days and shipped hundred
miles beore it reaches the market, while
the quality Of many other garden pro-
ducts are affected by the condition AT
time Of sale. A proper diet should never
be overlooked, for ripe fruit and vegeta-
bles are Injuries that confer benefit,
while unripe or stale articles are injuri-
Gus. If the gardener can on a small plot
grow fruit and vegetables, ship them to a
distance, pay commissions and take all
risks of decay or loss in order to supply
the farmer, there is certainly nothing to
prevent the farmer from producing such
things himself, as well as have them of a
better quality If the cultivation of
garden be objected to because horse pow
er cannot be used, a stretch of land may
be devoted to garden in which the veg
etables may be grown in long rows, with
space between the rows 10 admit of the
horse-hoe, and instead of raking the
ground it may be well narrowed and then
smoothed with aroller. In this way peas,
sweet corn, string beans, cabbage, toma-
toes, egg-pIants and peppers may be
grown. while squash, melons and bushy
crops may be checked and worked both
ways until well grown. Even lima beans
may be checked and cultivated. The
field system may be easily applied to
garden vegetables, and the farmer who
does not have some kind of garden will
simply deprive himself Of those things
which he should have plentifIIllv.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
Why She Didn't Holler.

A young woman from the country was
suing her ex-sweetheart for breach of
promise, and the lawyers were as usual,
making all sorts of inluisitive inquiries.
You say" remarked one, that the
defendant frequently sat very close to
you?v
Yes, sir" was the reply with hectic
flush.
How close ?"
Close enough SOS one cheer was all
the sittin' room we needed
"And you say he put his arm around
you?"
No, | didn't
What did you say them"
!" l said he put both arms around me. y
Then WHAT"
He hugged me-
"Very hard ?"
Yes, he did--so durn hard that
came purity near hollern' right OUT
Why didn't you holler?"
"Cause."
That's no reason. Be explicit, p ease,
Because why?"
"'Cause was Altered he'd stop"
The court fell off the bench and had
to be carried out and put under the hy-
drant for the purpose of resuscitation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
Women on Horseback.

Did you ever observe a woman just be-
fore she IS lifted into asaddle, and few
moments after the horse has struck a
canter? She becomes a changed being.
The roses spring to her cheeks, the light
seems to leap from her eyes, her form is
the inspiration Of graceful action, and
she becomes a beauleous picture of NOV
ing health. And this, after all, is the
best view to take of horseback riding.
Aside from its charm, its dash, its buoy
ancy of motion, its special of general
beauty, it is the most healthful exercise
within the province Of woman. 1t is bet
ter than dancing, lawn tennis, croquet,
rowing, archery. There are many reasons
why it is better, and one of the strongest
seems 10 be that it brings continuous
change Of scene, which tends to rest the
body as well As the mind. The fascinat-
ing effect which it has on the fair rider
cannot be estimated, provided she has
well trained horse and INDUCES in moder-
alton.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
A Trick of Coin Tossing.

4 man walked into an uptown saloon
the other day and called for a glass Of
beer. He fished a new silver dollar from
his pocket, spun It on the counter, and
offered to bet the bartender the beer that
ii would turn up heads. The bartender
took the bet and won it. for tails were up
when the coin settled. \ well-dressed
couniryman by the bar looked interested
and the man exclaimed pettisbly that he
would call the next spin for a dollar.
"Done," said the countryman. The
man spun the dollar, called tails and
won.
"Mere luck said the countryman, dis
gusiedly, cor else trick. I'll 90 another
dollar on il If yon let me spin IT,"
The man asseuted, and the country
man spun the dollar. The man called
tails, and tails appeared. As the eoun-
tryman, with an exclamation, turned TO
90, the man said in patronizing tone:
Il bet can call ii four times out Of
FIVE"
Five dollars on it" said the country-
man, hotly.
The man put up the money with the
bartender, and, as the eountryman spun
the dollar, called tails five successive
times. The dollar settled tails four times,
and the man pocketed the bet. Then he
said:
Look here, greeny, since I've won
seven of your dollars and don't expect to
work this city again very soon, III tell
YOU something you don't know. When
you spin coin the side that has the
heaviest markings will settle at the bot
tom nine times out of ten, provided the
surface you spin on is perfectly level.
With new silver dollar yoa'n win by
calling tails just nine times out Of ten in
the long run. Other coins don't have
such difference in weight between the
mouldings of the two sides, and amt 80
certain, and in old silver dollars the DIFF
ference is lessened bv the wearing OFF Of
the inscriptions. You stick to new silver
dollars, and work it gently, and you'll
have your 81 back before night. ~. y.
~tfn
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
The Largest Check Ever Drawn

Speaking of large single checks, the
largest ever given was by John d. Tay-
lor, treasurer of the Pennsylvania Rail
road. 1t was drawn TO the order of Lee,
Livingston q Co, for sli. go, 1876, payable
at the National Bank of Commerce in
New York. 1t was in payment for the
stock of the Philadelphia, Wilmington &
Baltimore railroad held in Boston, and
it required three weeks of circulation in
order that the transfer of the funds repre-
sented by this single piece of paper could
be affected without disturbing the course
of business and trade in three of the
greatest cities in the country. During
the whole month previous to the issue of
this check, Mr.. Taylor, of Philadelphia,
was gathering in from bankers and brok-
ers there and throughout Pennsylvania
checks on New York bankers for any
balance due. Meanwhile Lee, Livingston
& Co, in Boston, were collecting what
ever drafts they could gather up for mon
ey due by New York houses to Boston,
and thus this enormous sum was slowly
transferred from Philadelphia to Boston
without causing any stringency in the
money market of either city.-Philadei-
piia Pres.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
BIESECKER & SNYDER.

Winter term of y weeks opens Tuesday Jan. :
spring term Of Il weeks opens Tuesday, March
p. isss.
Bsg;aniag with dc Uiater Tenn, Jan %
lsss
Heat furnished room, and good board. for only
- 20 q week.
Tuition. i25 a week.
To those who intend to teach, the State gives
80 cents a week n aid This can be subfracted
Besides the weekly aid. the State gives $50 al
The net cos; for heat, furnished room. board
and tuition for the winter term OF Y weeks i
only So aud Cor the spring term OF ii weeks only
Si6sQ
These who pass their Junior Examination next
spring, and enter the senior class, can attend q
whole year of e weeks AT the net cost of only
sc &C provided they graduate and receive The
weekly aid OF 20 cents week and the 20 doiiarf
additional.
by every one who looks forward TO teaching as a
The faculty Of the Central state Normal School
Is composed OF specialists in their several depart
-Four Of the instructors are honored graduates
Of Coiieees. The school possesses rare cabinets
and valuable apparatus FOR illustrating The SCI
ences.
The Model school is conducted after the man
ner of the best training schools.
Al the last sessfon Of the Legislature the Cen
tral Slaie Normal School received two apprUpri-
sfions aggresafing S3iue0. This money has been
used IN putting the building In excellent condi-
uOn
Hvdrants water closets and bath rooms may
be found oi the different foOrs. All reorls are
completely furnished The student should bring
his own towels and napkins. Washing may s'e
obtained IN the building at small cost
students may enter 81 any time Lock Haven
i aff.f.Ssil.fe f,. rail frrs.u al directions
For the beauty and heRlthfulncss OF Us location
the Central State Normal school i admired and
praised.
We viii be glad to correspond with any vino
are interested.
Choice rooms reserved on application. SIT
DENTS PREPARED FOR C0LLE6E Address,
JAMES ELpos, A. NJ. Principal.
Central safs ornai sAo2.
julg7-s7-f LOCK HAVEN, PA.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
Sunken Millions.

Before two months shall have pass
ed" said Dr. Seth Pancoast last night,
propose to land in Philadelphia s. 000, 900
worth of gold and silver bars and pre-
cious stones now lying in the bottom of
the Atlantic ocean, the treasure of the
sunken English sloop-of-war DE Braak.
which went down in i79s." The main
obstacle heretofore te beating The wreck,
the doctor says, has been the variation
of the meridian, which has been accu-
rately solved by Lieut.. Com. Adams, of
the United States navy, who has been
granted leave of absence by the Secre-
tary of the Navy to further prosecute the
search for the De Braak He will act as
the chief of the expedition, which is the
second one fitted out by DR.. Pancoast to
search for the wreck.
The steamboat Long Branch, Of New
York, has been chartered for this expe-
dition, and after undergoing repairs she
will take on board a full complement of
submarine divers, experts and officers, in
charge of Lieut.. Adams Everything will
be under strict navy discipline. The spot
where the wreck is said to be is about a
half mile off the point ofCape Henlopen,
and with the powerful pumps from the
steamer it is expected that the mud will
be washed away. and then the divers will
land the bars of precious metal on the
deck of the Long Branch. A revenue cut
ter will be asked for to protect the treas
ure. The headquarters of the expedi-
ton will be at Cape May Point.
The De Braak, in which the treasure is
supposed to be buried, sailed from Fall
mouth, England, on June 3. 1888, for the
British West Indies. She was command
ed by Capt. James Drew,,.with compile
ment Of SIS men, and in the following
May arrived off the Delaware capes, and
while under mainsail and reefei top sail
she capsized and sunk, with the captain
and 80 officers and seamen The rest of
the crew escaped in the ships boat and
pilot boat, which was awaiting to take
the pilot ashore. Two hundred Spanish
prisoners also went down at the same
time. The De Braak was licensed pri-
vateer under the English flag, and while
on her journey across the ocean over
hauled two prizes, both loaded with the
specie which DR.. Panceast and Lieut.
A 4 Il L
bottom of the ocean.-Phil0. Record.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
Jerome's Joke.

When Larry Jerome was about to re-
turn from visit TO his niece, Lady Ran
dolph Churchill, year ago, he discover
ed that one of his fellow-passengers on
the steamer would be the venerable
Simon Cameron. Mr.. Jerome was seized
with one of his irresistible inspirations,
and he cabled to the New York Custom
House this message:
Deputy Collector Jones: | am coming
home on the Etruria with General Cam
eron. Cameron has half bottle of whis-
key and | have part Of box of cigars.
There NAV be considerable trouble in
getting these things passed by the Gus
tom House officers. Won't you meet US
down the bay with tug and see that we
get through all right, and oblige
LARRY JEROME.
This caused considerable merriment in
the Custom House, and it was voted 10y
the officials that the newspapers ought to
be left into the joke. A committee edited
and amplified the dispatch, however, and
when it appeared in the papers next day
it contained this singular addition:
P. ST. have met the Prince of Wales.
He is a jolly fellow, but just like anybody
else. He looks like cowboy and smells
like an Indian. LARRY.
Mr. Jerome was rather dumfounded
when his family surrounded him upon
his arrival, and upbraided him rounGIy
for taking such liberties with the dignity
of the leader of English society. Ii was
not until recently, however, that Mr..
Jerome discovered that the Prince OF
Wales himself had got hold ofthe eamend-
ed edition of his cablegram. The Prince
of Wales did not let the fact out until he
was asdinning one day in London with Lord
Randolph and Lady Churchill and Mrs.
Frewen.
Here's something for vou,r the Prince
said, handing Lord Randolph clipping
from New York newspaper that some
body had sent him. See what your
wife's uncle thinks Of me- Lord Ran
dloph colored, and Mrs. Frewen prompt
iv declared it was outrageous. Lady Ran
dolph tossed her pretty head
"Uncle Lawrence never did that" she
exclaimed decisively. He couldn't DO
anything oinappropriate.
Larry says that it's the first time on re-
cord that joke from the Custom House
ever shot 50 far or hitso high.-Nar York
S,,n
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
To Guess the Speed of Trains.

There is not one person in 100 of the
millions who travel on railroads in the
course of a year who has any idea of the
speed of Il train. A large per cent of
even the regular trainmen of the coun-
try cannot tell with any degree of accu-
Tacy how fast train is running. Fre-
quently engineers are dispatched on a
trip over line of railroad with instruc-
tiOns to run at a speed of a certain num-
Der Of miles an hour. The engineers do
not carry a speed Indicator but have
learned by various methods TO gauge
their engines so as to make only the
slightest variation from their orders.
The majority of engineers use their
driving wheel as a gauge They know its
circumference, and by counting its revo-
lutions within certain time can tell very
accurately the speed at which they are
running. Another method is to time the
run between mile posts, and still another
is to make celebrations from the number
Of telegraph poles passed in certain
time. These poles, in a level country,
and where four or five wires are used,
are spaced so that they are thirty to the
mile. If only single wire is used they
are spaced from twenty-five TO twenty
eight to the mile.
The most accurate method, and the one
most in use by experienced railroad men,
is to count the number Of rail joints the
train passes over in twensy seconds. The
rails in nearly al cases are thirty feet in
length, and the number passed over in
twenty seconds is the speed per hour a
train IS running. For instance, if pas
senger sitting in a sleeper can count thir-
ty clicks of the wheels on rail joint in
twenty seconds the train is running at
the speed of thirty mites an hour-Kan-
sds Gin Times.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
A Reptiles Affection.

1t was a bright May morning, and as
was walking through the woods saw a
large black snake in front of me in the
path. On coming nearer, however, there
proved to be two snakes, the larger one
dead and fearfully manglcd. The smaller
one, apparently unhurt, lay coiled about
the ether, with head raised, darting out
its little forked tongue. 1t was apparent
Iy keeping guard over the dead friend,
and no matter how much | tried to drive
it away with shouts, gestures and stones,
it did not alter its position, except turn
its lead this way and that as | moved in
different directions. Here was COM
mon black snake, one of the most despised
Of our reptiles, willing TO lose its life
rather than leave dead companion.
What nobler instinct has man shown?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
Red Medicine in the North.

As the medicine bag contains the red
doctors stock in trade, he guards it with
jealous care. 1t is kept away from the
prying eyes and itching fingers of the
whites, and the medicine man would as
soon lose his life as to have the contents
of his pouch inspected These bags are
made of the skin of some wild animal,
and are variously ornamented with fringe
and now and then with beads. We did
not get chance to look.into one during
the prevalence Of the dog feast, but not
long afterward number of Christianized
medicine men reached the post and turn
ed their pouches OYER to the missionary
who had converted them.
A complete catalogue of the contents of
a single medicine bag would excite the
readers wonder and provoke smile.
When the discarded ones had been turn
ed over on the occasion just referred TO, |
went through the first that came in my
way. This particular medicine chest had
once been the skin of some animal in
embryotic staie-I should say young
wolf-and had been taken off in man
ner which caused it to retain its natural
shape. | found that each article had
been carefully incased in covering f
birch bark. The wrapper was marked d
with certain totemic symbols which wont
TO instruct the medicine man as to the
contents OF the package. The assembled
medicines would have formed an unique
collection, and a general laugh went
around IA the Indians materia medica
stood displayed.
There were dried herbs in quantity,
leaves, barks, roots, and stems. Here a
claw, there a tooth, yonder an ear. One
package contained beak and feather
another a human nail. Our search
brought TO light small images of wood
carefully wrapped and labeled. These
were the totems that preside over the
use and effects of the medicines, and
without their presence.in the pouches the
skill of the Indian doctors would avail
nothing. The images are of rough work
manship, but they answer the purpose
for which they were designed as well az
if they came from the hands of the skill
ful carver. We found in the bag we ex-
amined representatives of the sun and
moon, and some odd pieces of wood
carving supposed to represent the human
figure.
The medicine of one tribe differs from
that of another The shapes of the heal
ing pouches are different. No Indian
can aspire to the position of healer ofthe
sick unless he is physically without a
blemish, though some tribes tolerate
MANNED medicine men. This would in
dicate that among some nations mental
go further than the phys
ical ones in the choosing of doctors The
Initiation into the fraternity of medicine
men differs, rs do the schools they pro-
feSs to practice. In the far north the can
didatc is compelled to devour alive
young dog while the assembled crowd
dance around him. In other instances
physical torture can lift one TO the digni-
fed position of medicine man, and some
aspirants have been known
to endure excruciating pain for days in
Droke's Trdreiers' Nqgaziae.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20
She Sized Him Up.

The local newspaper of Seymour, Conn.
SAYS that citizen of that place recently
Zoar bridge to see the ice heaps still re-
naming. At the toll gate was young
woman with strong attractions for n
white horse" as the editor puts it, and
the citizen thought he might safely quiz
her bit. She answered all his questions
demurely, and with no apparent thought
of malice but when, having had his lit
tie joke, he asked her what it cost to go
over the bridge, the answer came back
"If you could read that sign, you'd see
for yourself. Hog, one cent; jackass,
two. Give US two ,"-Nor York
St;l
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-20

She ran to the onter door just as her IA
theirs sleigh came in sight--the stout
horses struggling bravely through the
heavy driffs A cheerful halloo rang out,
answered by her own clear, joyful tones.
The sleigh reached the door, and in a
moment Jennie was in her fathers
arms.
"My poor little girl You are safe /.
/ was afraid-hasn'nt anybody been
here p
@0h, yes we haven't been lonesome,
either, have we, Tony A man came-he
had been caught in the storm-and he
was so good He fed the cattle and made
the fire, but-only think II slept so
long that he went away without any
breakfast"
Yes-he only robbed me of my mon
ey, suppose, and spared you. Well, Pm
thankful for that
Robbed you, fatherl Why, he was a
good man. He played with Tony, and
did al. the chores.
John Harmon picked up scrap of pa
per on the table, on which it was scrawl-
ed: Goodbye, little girl don't tell
your father that anybody came, and alt
ways be good to those that amt good
themselves"
"That proves it, be said g saw that
man watch us, yesterday, when we went
over the brook, and he must have cut
down that tree to prevent our getting
back last night He did it to rob me"
John Harmon rushed out of the room,
but quickly returned, in state of ex-
citement and astonishment.
why" he said, : He hasn't taken it,
after all !'
OF course, they never could know the
whole story, but they guessed a part oft.
The farmer had in his house "a considsr-
able sum of money which he was soon
TO pay toward clearing the mortgage fhlk,
his farm. The strange visitor must have
known this fact. He certainly watched
John Harmon and Steve as they went
away from home Probably he cut down
the tree of which Jennie's father had
spoken in order to delay his return until
he had time to get well away. Then he
came to the house, not because he was
caught in the storm, but because be had
some plan, which no one doubted was
robbery.
John Harmon always believed that it
was Jennie's innocent fearlessness and
perfect trust in the rough man that chang
ed his mind, and saved him from loss of
his money.