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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
On Being a Girl.


So you wish you were boy, do you,
my dear You "realize that brain pow
er. always honored in man, is often des-
pissed in a woman y you are conscious
of forces within that the ordinary course
of a woman's life will never call into
play ? Ny child, honestly and earnestly,
you ought to be ashamed of yourself
II you were Chinese girl, doomed to
be the slave of your husbands parents !;
il you we're a Hindoo maiden already
married to a man whom you had never
seen until your wedding day, there would
be some reason in your sorrowful wall.
But for you, with avenues of much use
fulness and honor opening before you on
every side, to utter such wIil-yes, you
certainly ought to be ashamed Of your
self
1t is a glorious thing to be girl, and to
hold the hope of being woman little
later on.
l. is true, as the orators like to say,
that " the age needs men," But the age
also needs women. Don't be afraid that
your talents must be wasted, merely be-
cause you can't sing bass, or drive nail
properly. There are scores of things Just
a. good and useful that you can do ifyou
will.
Don't be afraid to use and develop all
the brain power that you possess. Strong
mindedness is not nearly so Objectionable
as weakmindedness. To be sure, the
world wants you to be manly but
weakness is no more essential to woman
illness than carelessness is to manliness.
If those forces Within" of whose
presence you are conscious, will not be
called into play in the ordinary course
of woman's life," why, then, you will
have to make the course of your life ex-
traordinarily good, extraordinarily true
and hopeful. Brain power, in either
sex, needs the accompaniment of heat
power"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
Not Desperate Funny

Those who have listened 20 the inim-
table wit Of Mr.. Clemens Mark Twain
AMI also to the sober, ponderons logic OIL
Rev. Joseph Cook, will appreciate TINS
crumb:
Joseph Cook and Mark Twain are not
often confused in the public thought, out
a resident Of woonsocket, r. J., has I'M
posed upon himself the delusion that
Mark Twain is q more serious man tnan
he thought he was. He had arranged 10
hear Mr. Twain in fremont Temple, IN
Boston. and by some unaccountable er-
ror confused the dates Of Mr.. Cooks and
Mr.. Twain's lectures He was much dis'
appointed with the lecture, but conceal
ed his chagrin by listening patiently LOT
an hour and a halt 10 the Boston philos.
opher's discussion, supposing that It was
the peculiar character Of Mr.. Twain's hu-
NOR that prevent d histhorougl y ENJOY
ing Il. though Others evinced unieigned
delight. He returned home much dis
appointed, without discovering his mis-
take. His family Immediately inquired
q Well. was it funny?" With evident
disappointment be replied, " Yes, 1t was
funny. but ii warn't desperate funny"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
Family Duty,

The home circle is sacred and life has few
charms indeed if family ties are burst asun-
der. The promotion of happiness and the
prevention of sickness are OF prime import
ance in every household. Ii is in the spring
that old and young alike are most susceptible
70 the hundreds of diseases that ill the at
mosphere We breathe and lurk in the water
we drink. The timely use Of reliable slim
ulant is the only way to gurd against sick
ness in the home. Max Klen's =" Silver
Age" and Duquesne" brands of pure rye
whisky are recommended by physicians as
the best invigerator in the world. Both are
sold under a sworn guarantee of purity. "Sil-
yer Age at $1.50 per full quart bottle, and
"Duquene at 81 25. These whiskies are
used exclusively in the leading hospitals,
which is sufficient evidence that they are the
best obtainable.
Guckenheimer, Finch. Gibson and
0verholt are sold by Mr.. Klein at 81 per
quart or siq quarts for s. His stock Of
wines, brandies, etc., is the largest in Penn
sylvania. Goods promptly shipped to all
parts of the United States Send for cata-
logue and price list, mentioning this paper,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
81 Am So Tired"

is q common exclamation at this season
There is certain bracing effect in cold
air which is lost when the weather grows
warmer and when Nature is renewing
her youth, her admirers feel dull, slug
gisE and tired. This condition is owing
mainly to the impure condition of the
blood, and its failure 30 supply healthy
tissue TO the various organs of the body
II is remarkable how susceptible the sys-
TEN is to the help to be derived from a
good medicine at this season. Posses
sing just those purifying, building-up
qualities which body Graves. Hoods
Sarsaprilla soon overcomes that tired
feeling. restores the appetite, purifes the
blood, and, in short, imparts vigorous
health. Its thousands Of friends as with
one voice declare at Makes the Weak
Strong"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

Henry Ward Beecher speaks of the
crow as follows
Aside from this special question Of
profit and loss, we have a warm side to-
ward the crow he is so much like one
of ourselves. He is lazy, and that is hu-
man he is cunning, and that is human.
He thinks his own color the best, and
loves TO hear his own voice, which are
eminent traits of humanity. He will new
er work when he can get another to work
for him-a genuine human trait. He eats
whatever be can get his claws on, and is
less mischievous with a belly full than
when hungry, and tha. is like man. Take
of their wings and put them in breeches
and crows would make fair average men
Give men wings and reduce their smart.
ness little, and many Of them would be
almost good enough to be crows.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
Cows in the Alps.

The cows in the Alps are generally
very large and fine, of a dark mouse col
or, growing white at the muzzle, writes
a correspondent of The Chicago Journal.
Each one has name, and bell around
her neck, and as the herder must be with
them all day they are so accustomed to
being with humankind that they really
seem to have human intelligence. Sew
eral mornings, when staying in the home
Of the monntaineers, | have got up at
daybreak to see them milk and care for
their herds, and as l saw how gently
they handled them and the trustful way
the cows would lay their heads against
the keepers as if trying in their dumb
way to express their affection, it added
to my regard for the sturdy fellows, who
looked as if they might be as rough as
bears.
One COW, who leads the herd, has q
much larger bell than the Others, and as
she starts off the rest follow along the
narrow path up the mountain side, t--t
different bells tinkling like chimes in the
early morning air, and forming very
romantic pastoral scene.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
Good Rules.


1t is said that Baron Rothsc hid haC
these maxims framed and hung in hii
house:
Attend carefully to details of your
business.
Be prompt in all things.
Consider well, then decide positively
Dare to do right, fear to do wrong.
Endure trials patiently.
Fight life's battle bravely, manfully.
Go not into the society of the vicious.
Hold integrity sacred.
Injure not another's reputation nor
business.
Join hands only with the virtuous.
Keep your mind from evil thoughts.
Lie not for any consideration.
Make few acquaintance.
Never try to appear what you are not
Observe good manners.
Pay your debts promptly.
Question not the veracity of a friend
Respect the counsel of your parents.
Sacrifice money rather than principle
Touch not, taste not, handle not, in
loxicating drinks.
Use your leisure time for improvement
Venture not upon the thresnhold o
wrong.
Extend to every one kindly saluta
ton.
Yield not to encouragement.
Zealously labor for the right.
And success is certain.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

There has been quarried in Maine 8
solid shaft of granite that will be much
larger than the obelisk in Central Park
and will be the largest monolith in the
world. 1t is without crack or flaw and
is 1l5 feet long and 10 feet square at the
base. The largest Egyptian obelisk
which is now at Rome, is los feet high,
so that the Maine stone exceeds it by 10
feet. It is computed to weigh not far
from $50 tons.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
A Yankee Sheriff Frightened.

A well known sheriff, who lives in
Maine, had been given up to die with
what his physician called Consumption,
a friend advised the sheriff to try Pan
Tina Cough and Consumption Cure re-
covery soon followed, much to the sur
prise of the doctor, who now prescribes
it for Coughs, Colds and Consumption.
Price 25 and 80 cents.
Trial bottles free at G. w. Benford's
Drug Store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

Remember boys" said the teacher,
who being still new at the business,
knew not what to say TO make an i'm
preston, THAT in the bright lexicon Of
youth there's no such word as fail. {"
After few moments boy from Boston
raised bis hand. "Well, what is it, So
crates ?" asked the teacher. was mere
iy going to suggest replied the young
sser as he cleared his spectaclesiwitb his
handkerc' ies. that if such is Il ie case, il
would be advisable to write tolthe pub
Usher Of Il at lexicon and ca their at
tention 70 the omission.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
The War Scare.

"Say Chimmie." said Gusty as he light
ed a balf-smoked cigarette be had pick
Cd mn and leaned bis elbow on that step
of the City Hall which happened to be
above the one he was sitting on, " what's
dis place, Italy, the papers says is goin
ter fight wild US ?"
Italy" replied Chimmie, who was
better read than Gusty. Why, dats de
nlace all de dagos comes from. If it was
not fer italy we wouldn't hev no banan-
as. or peanuts, or grind organs.
where is it? Is ii furder away dan
Coney Island?..
"Coney Islam ? Well, ! guess yes IL s
furder away dan Chicago-so fur OIL hal
to 90 dere in boat"
@well, how's dey goin' ter tight us
den? If dey send any boats over here de
big cannons down on Guvnor's Islam.
would ill 'em full O holes and sink
EN-"
Dat shows all you know about IT.
Dem cannons amt to fire off dey're jes'
for show. If dey fired 'em off dey'd bust.
Besides. dem boats what dey fight wild is
covered all over wild iron ticker dan me
fist Dem cannons couldn't do nothin'
against EN-"
Gustv was getting interested.
" What's to keep de dagos from comm
over here an doin' jus what dey want tc
do den9" be asked.
" Nothin'," replied Chimmie, whose
powers of explanation always increased
with Gusty's interest.
"Dey'd come over in dose boats an fir'
a cannon at City Hall an kill Mayo
Grant. Den dey'd kill all de coppers
Den de dsgo ginerals would come OF
shore and help demselves to whatever
dey wanted. Dey'd 60 into de candy
stores and take all de candy dey wanted
an not pay fer it. Dey'd go to de teate
an take de bes' seats, because dere'd b.
no coppers to stop 'em. See +? Dey'd b
de bosses oh New York, an dey'd xii
anybody dey wanted to excep' de dago
what sells bananas an peanuts
Gusty began to LOOK disturbed.
Say, Chimmie," he said, you kno'
de lame dago what | swiped banana Of
of yesterday 2''
Yes, replied Chimmie.
D'you suppose he'd tell de dago gin
erals about dat ?'
Il dunno said Chimmie. Mebba h
would"
"D'you suppose dey'd kill me ?"
dunno. You're only a newsie, al
mebbe dey'd be so busy KILN copper
an detectives dey wouldn't have time t
kill you. Bet dere's de extry out-com
on, Gusty," and the two boys raced o
TO The Sun ofiice.-LGe.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

| was troubled with catarrh for seven
years previous to commencing the use OF
Ely's Cream Balm. 1t has done for me
what other so-called cures have failed to
do-cured me. The effect of the Balm
seemed magical-Clarence L. Huff, Bid
delford, Me-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

The meanest man on record lives in
Union county, Mo. He sold his son-in-
law one-half of COW, and then he re-
fused to divide the milk maintaining
he sold only the front half. The son-in
law was also required TO provide the feed
the COW consumed and compelled to car
ry water to her three times day. Re-
Gently the COW hooked the old man and
now be is suing bis son-in-law for dam
ages.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
His Body Terribly MangIed.

A shocking accident occurred at the
Union Knitting Mills, whereby Isaac
Cox was horribly mutilated. Red Flag
Oil, the Famous Pain Cure was quickly
applied, and recovery soon followed, you
can try this great remedy for p cents.
II you want to drive away Dyspepsia,
Billiousness, Constipation, Poor Appe-
tite, and all evils arising from disor-
dered Liver, use DIR. Lees Liver Regula.
tor.
Trial bottles free at G. W. Benford's
Drug Store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

After trying many remedies for catarrh
during past twelve years, tried Ely's
Cream Balm with complete success. 1t
is over ene year since I stopped using it
and have had no return of catarrh.
recommend it to all my friends.-Milton
T. Palm, Reading, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
R,okIen,s Arnlca Saive.

The Best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum' FeVeI
Sores. TetIer, Chapped Hands, Chilbiains
Corus. and all Skin Eruptions, and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. IL Is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunded. Price 3 cents per box.
For sale by John n. Snyder, Druggist
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

Considerable Interest has been created
over the discovery OF an alligator six
feet long in the waters cfthe Little Cuya-
hogs river at Akron @. That the reptile
had lived in the water for some time was
evidenced by the various substance found
in its stomach. When cut open several
small fish, pieces Of river grass and a
partly digested turtle were brough 10
light.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
Merit Wins.

We desire to say to our citizens that
for years we have been selling DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, DIR.
Kings New Life Pills; Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and Electric Bitters, and have new
er handled remedies that sell as well OF
that have given such universal satisfac-
'ion. We do not hesitate to guarantee
them every time, and we stand ready to
refund the purchase price if satisfactory
results do not follow their use. These
remedies have won their great populari-
ty purely on their merits. J. n. Snyder
Druggist.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
STATE OF ONO, CRY OF TOLEDO, ,

STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAs COUNTY.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he
is the senior partner Of the firm Of F. J.
Cheney & Co, doing business in the City
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid.
and that said firm viii pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of Catsrrh that cannot be
cured by the use Of Halls Catarrh Cure,
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day Of December,
A. d. 1856.
lsEALl A. W. GLEASON,
Nciory Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. Send for
testimonisls free.
FL. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
bRr Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

"Did the young doctors medicine have
any effect?" Indeed il did. It had q
wonderful effect. II made me think
was well when / wasn't"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

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The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-09-08
VANN TALKS MORE !
He Tells All About the Shooting
Scrap.
Wants Major Bob Rogers to Come Out
and Try.
STORY OF A NEGRO ALWAYS UNRULl
People Who Come and Go-Brief BrCyi-
ties OF Interest to All Readers
of The Globe.

AT II o'clock yesterday morning there
resulted disasterously to one of the parties
concerned. Bill Faucette, a negro serv-
ing out ~ months term for raiding a
hen roost some time back, concluded that
he knew more about how the institution
ought to be run than the authorized au-
thorities did, and with the laudable in
tention Of giving the powers that be a
lesson in prison discipline, attempted to
knock the brains out Of Mr.. Fred Spar
row, one Of the guards, with brick.
Failing to work the brick racket success
fully, he then seized an axe, and coupling
this with bright galaxy of whitening
Oaths, dcEcd every one connected with
this reformatOry school Mr.. James
Fickers, the assistant perintendent,
came to the rescue at this juncture of
affairs, ordered Colonel Faucette to lay
profanely refused to do. Several of the
other prisoners were now ordered to take
hold Of the refractory son of Ham-this
order was given with a view to "bucking"
the gentleman of the hen rOost. Colonel
Faucette swore that he would brain the
first one who came within reach Of him,
which threat he would doubtless have
carried into effect. He was again told to
put down the weapon, but instead Of DO
ing SO picked up the axe and started off
in the direction of the lookup. Then
the battle began in earnest-both Spar
row and Vickers firing at him with re-
volvers, only one shot taking effect out
Of three, this one striking his right thigh
and lodging near the skin on the oppo-
site side. The wound is very painful,
but not necessarily fatal one as it should
have been, as the gentleman in question
is reckless, law-defying cuss. Faucette,
three or four months back, rebelled
against the authorities here, and came
near Draining the superintendent with a
hoe; but it is not likely that he will have
an opportunity any time soon to carry
out his oft repeated threats along that
line.
We are sorry to acknowledge that the
boys did some wild shooting On this oc
casion, but hope that with little prac
tice now and then they may become good
marksmen at no distant day. BY the
way, Mr.. Editor, could you not persuade
Major Bob Rogers to come out and do
our shooting for us? l.. d. VANN.
Work House, Sept. s, '91.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-09-08
COMING AND GOING.
Durham People on the Move and Visitors
In the City.

Durham People on the Move and Visitors
in the City.
Col. S. B. Alexander, of Charlotte, is
in the city.
Mr.. Junius Parker, of Roxboro, is
here to-day.
Mr.. S. B. Alexander, of Hendersonville,
was in the city to-day.
Col. H. A Edmundson, of South Bos-
ton, Va, is at the Claiborn.
Mr.. J. D. Wilbon left to-day for Hills
boro on short business trip.
Mr.. Emmett Bingham, of Bingham
School, spent the day in town.
Mr.. A. P. Connolly, of Greensboro,
came down day on railroad business.
J. B. Holloway and sons Thamas and
Willie will leave tonight for Lagrange,
Texas
Col. J. S. Carr came down to-day from
his farm near IIillsboro, where he has
been for several days.
Miss Annie Saunders, who has been on
visit to Miss Sudie Cain left to-day for
Texas, to visit relatives.
Miss Strayhorn, who has been visiting
the family of Mr.. George Pratt, of Hills
boro, returned home to day
Mr.. T. c. Goodsoh passed through the
city last evening on the south bound
train for his home in Danville, Va
Misses Eula and Mabel Holt, who have
been on a visit to Mrs. j. G. Roney, left
for their home in Manchester, Va, this
morning.
Mr.. r. B. Holloway will leave tonight
on the west bound train for Liberty,
where he will remain several days visit
ing friends.
Miss BERTHE Peace who has been spend
ing a couple Of weeks with the family of
Mr. Cad Smith returned to her home in
Creedmoor yesterday.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-09-08
DURHAM OOINGS.
The Days Record of Current Events in
the City and Vicinity.

the City and Vicinity.
THE GLOBE is winner.
Durham should have an electric street
railway. The wild ass should be turned
out to grass.
durham Favorite, only clear Havana
five cent cigar sold in the city, at the
Thomas cigar store.
The Oxford mail had to come in on
side track this morning on account of
wrecked box car on the main line
In the mayors court this morning,
Curn Dollar was fined $500 and cost.
John Bumpass, assault and battery, fined
$3.50 and cost
There will be regular communica-
tion of Durham Lodge No. 352 A. f. and
A. NJ. to night at o'clock. All masons
in good standing are invited
Received to day, at the Cheek Fur
niture Cos, the prettiest line of linen
window shades ever shown in the city.
Call and see the new line of pictures.
The death list for the past month
shows Durham a city to live in but not
to die in. The census bureau will proba-
bly, conclude that there is another mis-
take and send for a revise
-Curn Dollar was captured on Main
street last night and landed in jail by
officer Davis and Scarlet Dollar has
been at large for week or so, for fight
ing and cussing in Johnson Bottom.
The man who pins his faith to Dur
ham by investing now will in a few
years see city grown up around him
such as will surpass anything he can now
picture. The early bird in this particu-
lar instance will be winner.
Billy West, the engineer killed in
the recent wreck on the western road,
carried $1,000 of life insurance. In one
of the companies he had just lately joined
and had been called upon, up to that time,
for only one assessment. His family is
left in good circumstances.
The old Southgate insurance office is
being thoroughly overhauled and put in
readiness for the occupancy of the cloth
ing firm of w. A. Slater & Co., who will
move from their present quarters as soon
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-09-08
ANOTHER FROM THE WRECK.

Mr.. james Street, of Roxboro, Arrives
and Tells Story of the Disaster.
Mr.. James Street, of RoxborO, who
was in the Statesville wreck and who has
been convalescing at farm house near
that place since the disaster, was brought
home to-day and stopped over en- route.
While here Mr.. Street was the guest of
Mr. Robert Burton and gives a thrilling
account of the horror. His wounds,
which were severe, are gradually healing
but it will be sometime yet before he can
hope to recover entirely fromSke shock.
He still wears bandages about his head
and had to be supported by two men
from the cars to the carriage and lifted in.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-09-08

You cannot blame the Juvenile fingers
that find their way into barrel filed
with our groceries; in fact it would be a
mystery if you could KEEP them out. If
there is anything in the world that should
be sold at popular prices, it is what goes
into kitchen. That which you cannot
do without ought to be purchasable at
the slightest possible advance over the
cost of production and We are guided by
this principle in every sale We make.
Whenever we can see our way clear to
marking down prices, that is what we
promptly do. We are now offering bar
gains on all goods in our line.
w. q. PROCTOR.