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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-24

The newly elected board Of county com
missioners madethe following appointments
Tuesday afternoon Clerk, {. & Werner
Attorney, n. 9. Endsley. Esq; Physician,
Dr. h S. Kimmel.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-24

Great banks Of snow piled on the roofs Of
houses fronting on Main street rendered
walking on that thoroughfare very danger.
Gus 70 pedestrians for several days last week
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-24

orally pay FOR the same class Of goods. Boys
suits from 81 20 up 20 SII- Large Line View
Fall Overcozts for Boys 70 IS years; prices
S2 30 10 ST.
We still maintain cur pre-eniaence as the
Leading House IA
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-24

We don't believe the latest rumor about
the Nieeiys, and gel We are prepared to be
lieve great deal in reference TO their posi-
blities. The latest Is thar they are TO be ex-
oaerltei from all blame ia connection with
the rather rough and sudden taking of of
old farmer Cmberger In that event, rumor
slys they viii 90 on the stage and give en-
tertaiBments by way Of relati x wAl' they
doat know about murder. and whaI they do
know about prison life. and how easy il is
o fsol Innocent turnkeys and jailers. with
incidental aliusions to the potency OF money
in getting before Parion Boaris.-Jolns,5,va
Deaaocrat
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-24

jury Commissioners 1oder and Thonp
son have been blsily engaged the pa-s week
IN SLING the isry wheel wirh names to BE-
drawn in the year 1891.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-24

The Nicely boys. who cruelty murdered
old man Unberger in Somerset county and
are now under sentence OF death, are not
without hope OF saving their necks. They
have made another application to the Board
Of Pardons, and propose to show that they
are innocent For the sake Of their aged
and devoted parents we hope they may
prove theirinnocence. but it is very doubt
fll -Lilris5,rg Telegraph.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-24

The sale Of the real estate ofsimau Young
late Of Jefferson township. deceasei has
been continued until Thursdav. January
18th. See advertisement
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-24

People living on wesr Main street were
startled by a crash at an eariy hour Sunday
morning which caused many Of then to
leap from their beds IA alarm. A heavy
mass Of snow had slipped from the roof Of
John H. THIS residence and fs.l 70 the
street below with sufficient force TO shatisr
the heavy stone steps at the entrance.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-24
SAFE continued.

Owing to the very iRciement weather Of
Dec nth. the sale Of my personal property
was continued to Friday, Dec 98, lss0.
josiah BoYTs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-24

DR.. A. P. Brubaker. demonstraisr Of
physiology At Jeff=rson Medical cslisge- aad
professor AZ the Dsntsl C0ilege. wa1 Eestsr-
dsT morning introduced to Jafsrzoa sflI-
dents bv the Dean. J. W Holland. as tem-
porzry professor Of mateEia medlea and
therapeutics. succeeding DR.. Bartholow.
The lecture room was profasely decorated
with green plants and cut flowers, and a
mammoth basket Of flowers, together with
a large bouquet. each tied with the college
coIors-blue and blsck-were placed N the
centre Of the lecture desk A number Of the
faculty we're present and joined heartily ia
the rousing reception Professor Brubakeg re
ceived upon entering the room The entire
class. six hundred in number. arose and
stood an instant during the Introduction by
Professor Holland.
Professor Brubaker viii bold the position
for an indefinite period Piitt Lsigr.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-24

Frank 5 Kleindenst, at one tine ProPrie-
tar Of the Central Hotel, in this Place. spent
saturday and sunday with his old-eaae
friend Mose Trent Mr.. Kleindenst is ea-
gagged in he hotei business az Greeusbusg-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-24

The week Of prayer VIZ be observed by
the different denominations 4Hiting il a
union meeting every evening dudng the
week. beginning Monday, Jan. 5Eh- Disciples
church. Monday evening Latheran church,
Tuesday evening Reformed church,
Wednesday evening Presbyterian church,
Thursday evening Methodist church, Fri
day evening Evangelical Saturday even
ing
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-24

The county commissioners have been re
quested to provide an office for the District
Attorney. We believe other eonHnes IN the
STATE furnish an orice for their prosecuting
attorney. although tins county has never
done SO.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-24

A. a meeting Of the borough school board,
Saturday evening, Edward Freaset Of New
CenTegille, was elected to tiil the vacancy
among the teachers caused by the res iguatlon
Of Henry Barron. Mr.. Frease Is reputed to
be one Of the best equipped teachers in the
county. Mr. Barron resigned in order to
become deputy under ShereiiI-eiect Good
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-24

Since casing has been completed the drill
goes steadily down in the Elk Lick OIL vel.
While the corporation Is close-m0uthed, Ger
tain information. which We believe reliabie
has reached Us. II is TO the effect that four
veins Of coal have been passed through
three, Eve. four and eleven feet in thickness
ortwenty three feet in ali, within 500 feet
Of the surface. A fine vein OF magnetic ore
has been discovered and several veins Of
fire clay of superior quality L IS beiiev-
FL there are other finds 0f which ihs puhHe
has % knoWietse 5ut whica VII b. gieen
out il als dne-H -gefsll'e -bsae11i
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-24

Next week the school ieacasrs of The
coun-y VII b. with us and their annual
visit S ANTICIPATED win the keanest pleasure
bv tbe residents af the oounty seat. They
are eoodIookins. ueil-dressed and .n-eil.-
gent body o young ladies' and gcat.eIen,
aud are a Vays prepared % receive and give
Instruction The week viii b enc of pleasure
not only 70 teaole-s Of tie common schools,
but 70 citizens from ali sections OF tie coun-
ty who make point Of attending the anna
al sessions Of the institute The HgR4LD
voices the sentiment OF the people Of souer
set in extending a cordial welcome 70 the
school marms and school masters Of
the county. and wishing them all pleasant
and profitable week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-24

The editor Of the Bedford Ga-J,te has been
rumaging through the flies Of his paper and
giving the fruit Of his research to his read
ers IN weekly installments. In last wees :
issue Of the G1ssfss We End an item Of inter
est to Somerset couaty people, most Of whom
have heard their gand itsher's relate inaa-
nerable anecdotes OF Gen. Alex 0sie. taken
from their hies Of March 1896.
Our correspondent AZ Lancaster says Al
exanGer Ogie started this morning 70 Phila-
delphia for press and types 70 print paper
on in Somerset. 20 b. entitled the SlHerset
Haylisf He swearsl which is no uuc9mn9u
thing that il viii be a singer That he VII
do ali that lies in bis power 90 knock your
paper up. That yea are damned forever =
The printer of paper in Bsdfsri That 4 y
Hsrs,ef viii come ont in the spring and Sing
all before t. &c a.. Who be VII srt p
edit the paper and do the mschanieal part %
the work know not. for % yoar knoEie'i-e
Ozie is about as at for the one rs the oiA.er.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-24

Editor Smith. of the MeyeFseale csaiaser-
chi VIII Increase tbe-s-s og his paper 70 an
eight page sheet, commencing with the new
year.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-03

But little Mike had not announced all
OF the wonders upon the bill. He had
reserved what promised to be the most
interesting part OF the performance for
surprise to those who attended tho
show. In this surprise Mickey in
tended the goat to be the chief figure.
In order to prepare the goat for the re-
hearsal which was about to take place,
he fed the animal heartily on a big ruta
baga turnip, patted his head. stroked
his back, and by gentle caresses did
what he could to subdue the naturally
lively disposition of the animal. To
these evidences of affection the Billy
took gracefully, especially rs regarded
the ruta baga turnip When Mickey
had got the goat into q sufficiently
tractable state he said:
"Now, Billy, you move yourself aisy
in the kitchen here till I 60 out and get
the Shanghai rooster. When l bring
him in yell see what yen have to do. u
Taking handful Of corn, little Mike
went into the yard with fsh-line in
his hand. Making moose in the end
OF the line, he placed the loop upon the
ground and then cried: "Kip, kip, kipv'
Three waddling ducks and q tall,
bony Shanghai rooster on stills came
running down the yard. The rooster
was tho first to arrive. Mickey had
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-03
MIsDIREcTED KINDNESS.

Vanished Labels Make a Pretty Girl Weep
Bitter Tears.
Maude is nick-looking girl, and
every one who knows her likes her,
though she does spell her name with
ane.
Maude has big brown eyes, with
sweeping eye-lashes. Her ''Cholley'
says they are glorious eyes. Other peo.
Pile say 50. too. Maude isn't as young
as she used to be, but she is rather
prettier ct thirty than she WAS at
twenty. - .$, . s. i
Another blessing that came along
with Maude's thirtieth birthday was an
invitation to 60 to Europe. Maude had
always wanted to go to Europe most
awfully. So much so. in fact, that she
used to 60 up to Harlem and wonder il
Europe was any thing like that. ! >
Maude is sensible girl, howe yer, and
when she got back she refrained from
forever talking about her trip and max
ing allusions to Paris and Vienna after
the II left my diamonds home on the
piano" principle. H.. .... ..
Still. Maude Is only human, and she
was really In no way ayerse to having
people know that she had seen other
countries besides Brooklyn. There
fore, one Of Maude's chief joys and pets
in life was that darling, cute little
steamer trunk which had gone abroad
along with Meude.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-03
THE ALHAMeRA.
That Famous Fortress Was One OF the
Citadel 20 the City OF Granads.

That Famous Fortress was One Of the
Citadel 20 tho City OF Grsnada.
Alhambrs 10 the name given to ths
fortress which forms . sort OF acropolis
or citadel to the city of Granada, IN
which stood the palace of the ancient
Moorish Kings Of Granada. The name
Is corruption Of the Arabic Kal.atrsl
hsmbra, ''the red CASTLE" It is sur
rounded BY strong wall moro than .
mile in circuit and studded with tow.
erA The towers on the north wall,
which 10 defended by nature, were used
as residences connected with the pal.
ace. One Of them contains the famoua
hall OF the ambassadors" The re-
mains OF the Moorish palace are called
by the Spaniards the Casa Real It
was begun by Ibn.al-Ahmar and COM
pletsd by his successors 125s-1s4s. The
portion still standing are ranged
around two oblong courts, one called
the ''court OF the fsh-pond" and the
other the ''court Of the lions"
The Moorish palace, though severely
plain upon the exterior, is exquisitely
beautiful within. 1t has floors of the
choicest marbles, "fretted ceilings, par.
titions colored and gilt filigree stuccoes
of vail-like transparency" Slender COL
umns support the galleries, and grace
fully bending palm leaves of marble
form the arches. while beautiful fount-
aims are scattered here and there Be-
sides the halls, courts, reception-rooms
and sleeping apartments, the build
ing contains whispering gallery, =
labyrinth and vaulted sepulchers. Aft
er the expulsion of the Moors from
Spain their conquerors took pleasure in
destroying their works of art and
the Alhambra was remodeled and part
ly blocked up In 1912 the French blew
up portion Of it. and in 1921 it was
shaken up by an earthquake.-Chicago
Globe.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-03
WONDERS IN EGGS.

Well authenticated Facts That at First
Glance keem Almost Incredible.
The number of eggs in a medium
sized eel At the beginning Of the breed
ing season Is stated by eminent author
tiles on fishes and their allied creatures
to be fully 9. 600. 600. sum so great As to
almost daze the intellect that tries to
grapple with it. To the naked eye
they are almost invisible. The micro
scope shows them to be firmly packed
together standing on their tiny ends,
looking not unlike the covered cells of
honey comb.
The snail's eggs are not so numerous
nor yet 50 mic croscopic as those of the
eel. Their claim to place in "Notes
for the Curious rests solely upon their
reputation for extraordinary vital
ity; which claim. were it not
for the testimony of some
eminent naturalists, would be beyond
belief 1t is claimed for them that they
may be desiccated in = red-hot furnace
until reduced to minuteness barely visi-
BILE. and that they will again regain
their original bulk and dimensions upon
being dampcned; that then the young
may be brought forth successfully as
though the eggs had never been molest-
ed. When it was found that heat had
no appreciable effect upon them. ex-
treme cold was tried. Dauber. Of Stock
holm, kept them frozen in ice for eight
cen months, yet they hatched when re-
moved as readily as if they had always
been in their native element Next,
artificial cola was tried. A phial of the
eggs were submitted to a temperature
of what would be equal to one hundred
degrees below the zero mark Of Fahren-
heit still their vitality did not seem to
be injured in the least-St Louis Re-
public
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-03
HE JERKED THE LINE UPWARD.

. ~
coarse jest in the hour Of ennui But
this time it was with special object in
view that he had asked the goat TO join
him during his mothers absence.
To relieve the narrowing suspense OF
the reader, it may as we'll be said that
Mickey was going to open circus in
Doolan's barn. The idea had been in
his mind for . long time. but during the
past week It had assumed tangible
shane. and he had begun the collection Of
ouriosities for the nenagerie, which is
always the inseparable adjunct of . cir
Gus He had even progressed SO far in
the preparations as to have drafted out
q rude programme on the smooth side
Of = single. This programme had
caused Mickey good deal Of thought.
but when completed il was thing OF
beauty as well IS expressive brevity.
This IS sample copy slighhy revised:
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-03

II the truth must bo known, the trunk
was really a nasty little nat affair, like
all such squizzened travelling trunks,
which are only At to 60 under berths Of
steamers and gjvc you room to bo sea-
sick IN. When Maude first packed that
trunk even her elation 1T the knowl-
edge that she was really to see the
Champs Elysees did not prevent her
from using language that would have
gotten her into trouble with her pastor
had she ever been acquainted with such
an article. ~..'a u s~s@s. z@5'd-.% ss.;.s 49,
Maude knew thati was tho proper
thing to have . steamer trunk, but It
grieved her sorely to have to crowd
sixty'dollar bonnets into little compart-
ments which seemed liliputian indeed
whom compared with the great Saratoga
which was always good enough for
Maude when she went to visit her old
mother away down East
But when tho European trip was I'm.
ished that little steamer trunk had as.
sumed high place in the affections OF
the fair owner. The trunk hadn't grown
any bigger and the tray which had played
the mischief with Maude's temper was
still as scrimpy and little casino like in
its proportions as ever.
But then Maude never thought Of all
that any more. She had learned to
adore her little trunk. Some men love
girls because Of the color of their hair
or their eyes. Maud loved her trunk
because Of the wonderful nature and
tho diversity OF the labels with which
It was covered.
She did not have to talk Europe at all
when she had that trunk along. Did
not the labels announce that Maude
had been to the Grand Hotel in Paris,
the Beau Rivage at Geneva and at the
Unter den Linden at Berlin?
Therefore, Maude priced that little
useless trunk as the apple Of her eye.
Everywhere that Maude went that
trunk went too, labels and all Three
weeks ago Maude went East to see hel
mother, who is . plain little body and
has never been to Europe, or even tc
New York for that matter. Maude's
mother is very proud OF her daughter,
and is always anxious to do something
to please her child, who has been tc
Paris.
That was the reason why Maude's
maternal parent felt very badly to no.
tice one day that Maude's trunk was oil
covered with lot of nasty pieces Of pa
per of different shapes and colors, which
had evidently been pasted on by some
horrid, careless foreign person.
Hero was chance for q mothers
holping hand, and in fifteen minutes
the old lady had Maude's trunk looking
as bright and fresh as it did the day II
came from the store.
A few hours later Maude came home.
"See, my child" said her mother, with
glad little laugh. II havo been
working for you in your absence. Look.
you would hardly know your trunk. All
those nasty papers are gone. and 1t
looks as good as new"
Maude is good girl and did not mur'
der her mother, though she cried her.
self to sleep two nights in succession
owing to the loss Of her nice little labels
which she had priced so very highly
N. Y. Herald.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-03

Representatives of the Bell Tele-
phone Company fitted telephone appa-
ratus ON the cruiser Philadelphia. A
pedestal is erected ON the bridge mid
way between the two engine-room in
dicators Arrangements are made SC
that the navigator or officer Of the deck
can keep open communication without
diverting his attention from his work
or having to stand over transmitter,
IS is ordinarily the case. Connections
are also made between the executive
officers room and different parts Of tae
ship II desired central station will
be established affording the command
ing or executive officer ready communi.
cation with the berth deck, hold, differ
ent batteries. engine-room, and mill.
tary tops. The Bell Telephone Com
pany hopes to demonstrate to the naval
authorities the immense advantage OF
this new and novel system. If so, the
remaining vessels of the new navy will
probably be fitted out in like manner.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-03
CUSTER AND NILES.

Mrs. Custer Describes How They Brought
Buffalo to Hay.
One of the sights OF the dry, and one
to remember for many long day aft
erward. was contest with q buffalo
which General Miles and General Gus
ter had singled out Of the herd and
driven to bay. This exasperated ami
NAL made furious fight, his great eye.
balls red and glittering with rage. his
huge head thrust downward as he hurled
himself first at one officer, who rodo at
him on one side, and then suddenly
wheeling, he made desperate lunges to-
ward the other when the hunters t.
merity brought him too near.
The $50 1.-the young men, without an
ounce Of superhuous flesh, with their
bright eyes dancing with excitement
their fair hair flying. their throats
barred and throbbing with hot blood
that rushed through their veins, their
muscles steeled to the absorbing work
before them, made such pictures of vigor-
Gus mankind that are not soon effaced
from the camera OF the mind. They
thrust their feet out OF the stirrups,
and hold themselves in place by their
powerful and pliable legs; and neither
weighed over 100 pounds, they knew
how to sit their horses lightly, and SO
favor tho nervous, active animal under
them.
1t was something to occupy every
energy, and keep even young and agile
men vigilant when the colossal ami
NAL suddenly wakened out of the usual
dull lethargy of his hum-drum life into
the ferocity of rage. Had not the
horses been SO attuned to their riders.
and so one with them in the excitement
of the chase, ono Of the wildly tossing
horns of the beast would have been
thrust into the side from which such
persistent aim was taken. The hun
ters trusted to their faithful steeds, and
believe that they would take care Of
themselves as we'll as their riders.
The bride was scarcely touched, and
as the horses whirled first to one side
and then to the other, the swaying sup.
pie forms of the athletic riders followed
instinctively every motion of their
steeds. Sometimes one of the horses
sprang back almost upon the launches
in his struggle to retreat from the
threatening head OF tho foe. Then had
not the skilful horseman, poised so
lightly in the saddle as he was, been
quick to dig his muscular legs into the
horses sides, and had not the bride
been loosely hold 50 that there was not
the least pull on the animals mouth,
there would surely have been head Of
tumbling-up, and prostrate humanity
houndering in the soil, and sending up
= cloud equal to that which the hoofs Of
the great, fierce monster threw into the
air at every lunge of his enormous
body.-Following the Guidor.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-03
Her Highest Reach.

Permit me- to ask you, madam, said
the gentleman, proceeding to business
at once, ''what is your range?'
From $500 to ss,ooo," responded the
prima donna, absently.
"Pardon me, madam" said the visitor
haughtily. II am not = manufacturer
of toilet soaps am an impresario"
"'lgh c." rejoined the prima donna in
tho same dreamy manner.-Chicago Tri.
bune.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-03
A Rothschild Sentenced to De,th.

HOtnSchllO sentenced 10 D01Cns
A strange story comes from Bjelina in
Bosnia. A rumor is current among the
peasants of the district that Baron
Albert Rothschild has been sentenced
to death, and that his execution will
shortly take place unless he succeeds
in finding substitute prepared to suffer
death ON the scaffold fora consideration
of one million forms. The authorities
at Bjelina have for several weeks past
been pestered by applicants prepared to
have their heads cut of for the benefit
Of the Austin Croesus 1t appears. how
ever, that the applicants have formed
syndicate, among whom the million was
to be divided, and that lots were drawn
for the victim. The authorities have
experienced some difficulty in attempt
ing to convince the candidates for death
that the rumor is without foundation
Pail Mall Gazette.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-03
He Couldn,t Find It.

"Kind sir" said seedY individual,
t'can you lend ten cents to . man who
lost all of his money in Wall street?"
Tell me about it" said the interest
ed citizen, passing over . quarter
There was hole in my pocket" an.
swered the applicant turning to 60,
''and the nickle dropped through it,
Boston Herald.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-03

There are growing on farm in Sau
Antonio Cal, two large fg trees that
are as old as the State. They are thirty
feet in height have . very large spread
and are marvels OF productiveness Il
is thought they will yield 1000 pounds
Of fruit each.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-03
Enshrlned in CRYSTAL.

Downton-Why did you have such an
ugly-looking cur as that stuffed and
placed under glass case!
Upton with emotion) n)-That dog saved
my life.
Downton-Well! we'll! How?
. Upton-When We got back from our
wedding tour my wife baked cake for
me and the dog ate it-N. Y. Weekly.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-03

The fur of seals is concealed by
coat of stiff overhair, which must bs
laboriously removed before the skin is
ready for use. Seals from two to foul
years old have skins weighing from five
and . quarter to twelve pounds, and
three Of these skins are required for
lady's sack.