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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23

The following incident happened at
Oroville, Cal: 1t was a handsome soli-
taire. and she evidently desired the Jew
eler to know that it was her engagement
ring.
Il would like to have this ring cut
down to suit my finger" said the hand
some heart smasher. as she hourished
the brilliant ring before the eyes Of the
jeweler.
The ieweler took the ring and smiled
he had seen it before.
Il can fix that in minute" replied
he. Screwing a magnifying glass in his
eye, and taking a small sharp pointed
instrument in his hand, he touched
minute button on the inside of the ring
and made it the exact size, saying, as he
placed it on her finger, ''You see these
rings are made in this manner for the
reason that they are worn by so many
different peoplei it is a great conven-
ience."
The young lady sailed out Of the store
burning with indignation, and the rea-
son she did not fly was because she didn't
have the wings. What did she think?
You know, and it is only necessary TO
state that she did not wear the ring.
Another SRI has it now. but this time
the Jeweler was not permitted to touch
the button-the young man did it him
self.-Jewelers' Circular.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23
Ho. For the Exposition.

The big Pitisburg Exposition opened in a
blaze of glory on September ID, and all in
dications point to a successful show. Most
of cur country cousins viii visit it before
the close. City folks will thus have an op-
portunity to show their hospitality in return
for favors received. We learn with regret
that Major Max Klein. owing to a press OF
business, was unable to arrange a display
this season, as in former years. Visitors to
the city should by all means take peep at
his model establishment, No. 50 Federal St.,
Allegheny, which is within stones throw
of the Ft. Wayne and West Penn depots.
They can then return home with the salts
faction Of having seen the largest and best
equipped wholesale liquor house in this sec
ton of the state-the headquarters Of those
world-famed brands Of absolutely pure whis-
kies, Silver Age" and "Duquesne." The
former sells at 81 50 and the latter al ST.
per full quart Major Klein, it may be add
ed, also keeps in stock Bear Creek, Quicken
heimer, Finch, Gibson and Oyerholt, and
the finest old whiskies, brsndies, wines
cUrdials, etc. Call and see him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23
An Automatic wranner.

One Of the most ingenious and at the
same time practically useful among the
automatic machines which have been in
troduced Is a device which forms, fills,
weighs and seals packages in those es-
Establishments where large quantities Of
goods, such as fine cut tobacco, soda,
starch, etc, are constantly put up. The
operation by which this result is accom-
plished. though decidedly novel, is not
at all complex in any particular, the ma
chine consisting merely Of a series Of
forming blocks, receptacles, folders,
gummers and feeders, all working in
mutual harmony, 50 that the packages
are smoothly and continuously produced.
The forming blocks successively size
the paper, which instantly afterward
is wrapped around them, folded and
gummed at the end; the paper sacks are
then plunged into receptacles filed with
the commodity with which they are in
tended, finally folded on top and sealed.
New York Sun.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23

Although one may not keep cool, II is
some satisfaction to read how Others
manage it. There is the king Of Siam,
for instance. He is said TO have in one
Of his country palaces a wonderful pa
vilion. 1t was built by Chinese engi-
neer as a refuge for the king during the
extreme heat of summer. The walls,
ceiling and floors are formed Of pieces OF
plate glass an inch thick. They are SC
perfectly fitted together with a trans
parent cement that the joints are invis-
ible and no fluid can penetrate. The
pavilion Is twenty-eight feet long and
seventeen wide, and stands in the mid
die Of a huge basin made Of beautifully
colored marbles.
When the king enters the pavilion the
single door is closed and cemented. Then
the sluiee gates are opened and the basin
is filed with water. Higher and higher
it rises, until the pavilion is covered and
only the ventilators at the top connect
it with the open air. When the heat of
the sun Is so great that the water almost
boils on the surface Of the freshest foun-
tains this pavilion is deliciously cool.
And this IS the way the king Of Siam
cools himself off in hot weather It
sounds very delightful.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23
PEaIouE TosAcco.
The Reason for its Peculiar Flavor and
fhe Method Of Curing.

The Method Of Curing.
In the case Of perique tobacco the
stripping Of ths midrib from the leaf
causes the leaf 10 fan into two lateral
halves, which are placed on top Of each
other in such a manner that the blade Of
one half Of the leaf alternath with the
apex Of the other. These are then
twisted into what are called '.torquets-r
These torquets are folded upon them
selves, side by side, and are placed in
strong boxes, which are about twelve
inches square, and subjected topressure.
After twenfy-four hours these torquets
are taken ont and repacked in the same
manner as before every twenty-f0ur
hours for period Of a week, the idea
being evidently to subject the torquets
TO 3 uniform pressure throughout. After
this period has elapsed these torquets are
repacked every three days for about two
weeks. During al this tine the tobacco
Is subjected TO a constant. steady pres
sure with press Of the most primitive
kind
should not forget to state that after
the tobacco has been placed in the press
one week black juice flows out Of the
box, which has pleasant odor, not IN
like freshly cooked prunes. Square
pieces Of cottonade, IS by is inches, are
laid out, and on these the torquets are
opened, OF, 10 use the term Of the Eng
Iish speaking Arcadians, the torquets
are unraYeled, great care being neces-
s2ry 70 separate each leaf.
The largest leaves are laid upon the
cottonads first, 50 that when rolled the
largest leaves viii serve as a covering Of
the carrotte presently 10 be described
The smaller leaves are placed Longitude
nally upon the larger ones until three
and one-half to four pounds are placed
upon the piece Of cottonade, the ends Of
which are turned inwardly. The cot
tonade and contents are now rolled into
carrottes, the ends Of the cottonade are
pulled out and a string tied TO each end
10 prevent the carotte from opening, and
the whole wrapped in a clothesline.
usually made Of cotton.
The wrapping is performed in the
primitive manner that characterizes the
operation throughout Use is made Of
a windlass and q rope; the end Of the
rope is made fast to the carrotte. passed
around a post driven into the ground,
a twist is now made around the carTotte,
and with each turn Of the carrotte the
pressure is increased This is continued
until the whole Of the carrotte is enyel-
oped; the end is made fast By passing it
through several turns Of the rope. This
finishes the carrotte, but, before it Is
placed upon the market, it is allowed TO
age, which is usually from six months
to year. During this time the tobacco
is allowed to undergo a slow fermenta-
ton, which gives the aroma and taste
that distinguish this tobacco from all
others
The amount Of perique grown and
manufactured has averaged, during the
FIVE years preceding 1890. 1900 car
rottes Of four pounds per annum.
| Wholesale tObacconists have expressed
the doubt that any modern method
would produce tobacco with as fine
favor as that produced by the old and
primitive manner just descrlbed.-Phar-
maceutical Era.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23
Cement Stronger rhan Stone.

From number Of careful tests made
to ascertain the precise strength Of an
chor bolts set in Portland cement in the
ordinary way, the fact appeared that the
Joint was really stronger than the stone.
In this demonstration pinch iron rods
were set into the stones some III inches.
and then subjected 20 the test. The first
rod had a screw thread TO improve the
grip Of the cement, and the cement be
gan to yield at load Of g, 900 pounds.
the breaking Of the stone taking place at
$1,000 pounds With a plain, smooth
rod il was found that the cement began
to yield at load of "a 900 pounds, but
the rock broke at 81, 900 pounds. Thus.
though the strength Of the cement Joint
was not developed. it was inferred that,
fn = suitable setting, the cement joint on
a smooth rod might be made to break
the rOd.-New York Sun.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23
Nervous Headache.

One form Of nervous headache which
is unmistskable, though not always I'M
dsrstood as such, consists of { dull, grind
ing pain in the back Of the head near
the base OF the brain, where the nerves
Of the spinal cord enlarge and ramify
for the formation of the lbrain- Pain in
this locality, frequently extending down
the neck, is a sure indication of impair
ed nervous action, and should be treated
accordingly. In another direction nerv-
Gus trouble produces violent headache
that is from the medium of the stcm-
aeh. With many people any deep or
sudden emotion, such as grief, fear, or
even joy, may partially or entirely parai-
stomach there is an utter absence Of
appetite, and the serious headache which
results is simply the indication of the
trouble. When it is removed, and the
stomach resumes its accustomed action,
the headache viii disappear.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23

Most people who read a paper would
like TO have 1t come 10 their hands with
out any typographical or editorial er-
rors- This is quite possible when all the
following conditions come together:
When the contributor has written cor
rectly.
When he has written the correct thing
distinctly.
When the compositor has only the cor
rect letters in the different cases.
When he does not take letters from a
a wrong case.
When he sets them correctly.
When the reader" corrects every er-
ror.
When the compositor corrects the
rough proof properly.
When the ''reader" reads the corrected
proof sttentively.
When the coinpositor corrects the sec
ond proof properly.
When the revised proof is carefully
read
When the "reader" has sufficient time
to do this.
And when a dozen other circumstances
work together for goOd.-Exchange.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23
chLIIs and Fewer. MaIarIa and Ague.

In regular malarious localities there is
enough of the poison called malaria gener-
ated to produce in ali who are not acclimated
regular chills and fever. Pe-ru-na, in large
doses, will break the chills every time. In
other localities there is just enough malarial
poison to make many people feel indescrib-
ably bad without producing regular chilis.
There win be slight, irregular chilly sensa-
tons. with flashes of heat and cold, elammy
perspirstion, aching bones and muscles, bad
breath and stomach, periodical headache or
neuralgia, nervousness. sleeplessness, stuPor
and weakness. For this condition Pe-ru-na
Is a prompt and positive cure. 1t rids the
system of the poison. builds up the tagging
powers, and brings back appetite and sleep.
A few weeks use of the wonderful antima-
larial remedy produces such an entire reno
walton and rejuvination of the whole body
that the patient feels as if he was living in
another world.
For free book on malarial diseases send
vour address to The Peruna Medicine Com
pany, Columbus. Ohio.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23
1t Felt So.

An Irish servant girl came to her
mistress one morning begging permission
to go TO the dentist to have an aching
''toot' filed, saying that it had been
going "thumpity thump, thumpity-
thump!" all night.
When the girl returned, her mistress
asked:
"Well, Katie. did you have the tooth
flledy7
''Oi did, mum"
"What did you have it filed withg'
''Q don't know just phwat it was,
mum, but from the way it fales Oh
should t'ink it was t'under and lightning
he'd put into it, mum. Youths Com
panion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23
FeslIng His WAY.


Nellie" he said, with q kind of ex
perimental, immature, early homegrown
smile on his anxious face, '1-I-may
count on you as-as-a friend, may l
not?n
Certainly. Alfred. she replied.
@As-as good friend ?"
ITO be sure"
"You have no objections to looking on
me asa distant relative. perhaps?"
No."
Second cousin, as it were?"
@Yes, I am willing to be your second
cousin
@or frst cousin .once remoyed?' he
persisted, mopping his forehead with 8
trembling handkerchief.
well, have no objection to that
either"
@And l might as well be first cousin,
mightnt II"
"Yes, l suppose so.'
"Do you feel, Nellie" he went on,
hastily swallowing something large and
buOyant, "as if you could be abe a
sister to me?"
"No, Alfred"
The invitations are out.-Chiedgo Tri-
b1ae.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23

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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23
$1,000 In an Old Trunk.

SToNrNGToN PoNT. Conn, Sept 9.-Mrs.
Jane Hankinsou, educated and refined, but
an eccentric old lady, lived the life OF a re-
cluse near the Lighthouse here. She died
recently in New York. In an old trunk,
which she had deposited with Rev. c. J..
Hill for safe keeping, the executor found a
bundle of bank notes amounting to over
s. 900.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23
To Our Subscribers.

The special announcement whish appear
ed in our columns some time since, an
nouncing a special arrangement with DR.. b.
]. Kendall Co., Of Enosburgh Falls, VT,
publishers of " A Treatise on the Horse and
his Diseases, whereby our subscribers were
enabled to obtain a copy of that valuable
work free by sending their address to B. J..
Kendall Co., land enclosing twO-cent
stamp for mailing same) is renewed for
limited period. We trust all will avail them
selves Of the opportunity of obtaining this
valuable work. To every lover of the
Horse it is indispensable, as it treats in
simple manner all the diseases which afiiict
this noble animal. Its phenomenal sale
throughout the United States and Canada,
make it standard authority. Meition this
paper rhen sending for " Treatise. "
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23

Alexander Skerkoff, the Russian vet
erinary surgeon, reports the case Of a
deaf mute COW. She is 70 years old, of
Algava breed, belongs to Russian no
bleman, and has never showed signs of
hearing or been known TO below. See
ing that other cows below, she tries TO
initiate them, stretching out her head
and opening her mouth. not, however,
producing the least semblance TO a
sound Two of her offspring have been
curiously malfor1ned. One had its tail
directly between the eyes; it lived but a
week. The other is full grown COW Of
> years, with her udder in her flank,
about eight inches from her backbone
Landon Tit-Bits
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company an
nounces that on the occasion of the meeting
OF the Pennsylvania State League of Repub-
lican Clubs at Scranton, September 2Srd to
18th, excursion tickets viii be sold from all
stations on its system to Scranton at a single
iare Tor the round trip. The tickets win be
sold September 2is. 22nd and 2Srd. valid for
the going trip on any OF those days. and to
rernrn until September 18th, inclusive.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23

a Otfst0sjag Up
of the entire system follows the use
of DIR. Pierce's Favorite Preserip-
ton. It's an invigorating, restora-
tive tonic, soothing cordial and
braeing nervine = and a certain
remedy for all the functional de-
rangements, painful disorders or
chronic weaknesses peculiar TO wo-
men, 1t improves digestion, en-
riches the blood, dispels aches and
pains, melancholy and nervousness,
brings refreshing sleep, and restores
flesh and strength. For periodical
pains, internal Inflammation and ul-
ceration, leucorrhea and kindred all
ments, it Is a positive specific-a
guaranteed one. If it fails to give
satisfaction, in any case, the money
paid for it is refunded No other
medicine for women is sold on these
terms. With an ordinary medicine,
it can't be done.
That's the way its makers prove
their faith in it. Contains no alco-
hol to inebriate; no syrup or sugar
to derange digestion |; a legitimate
medicine, not a 5eDerage. Purely
vegetable and perfectly harmless In
any condition of the system.
Worlds Dispensary Medical As
sociation, Proprietors, No. 66S Main
Street. Buffalo, Y. Y.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23

Where a face is used on a piece OF
money it is always in profile, because the
cameo is more readily struck with the die
in that manner, and if full or three
quarter face were represented, the nose
ofthe gentleman or lady would get dam
aged in circulation and produce ridicu-
Ions effect.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23

Boots with stone soles, which are said
TO be very flexible, and almost indestrue-
tible, are the idea of German inventor
A thin leather sole is used, paste of
quartz sand and waterproof glue being
spread on it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23

1t is related as a curious fact that Paris
with a population of nearly 100000
souls, has less than 100 negroes within
its limits. statistician say that the whole
Of France cannot muster a negro pop
ulation exceeding 260.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23
RnokIen.s ArnIoa saIve.

The Best Salye in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns, and all Skin EruptiOns, and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23

A surgeon reports that a young lady
swallowed a hairpin while dressing.
Three doctors said it was only imigna-
ton ON her part The hairpin was
eventually found to have become lodged
in the back part Of her nose.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23

He said, Good morrow, neighbor, and
wish you we'll" And l said, Can,t
thou lend me gOld?" And he bade me
goodbye.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23

1t IS stated that the flesh of animals
killed by electricity is much tenderer
than if the animals are killed in the
ordinary way. This is especially the
case in regard 70 fowls.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23

1t won't help your own crop any to sit
on the fence and count the weeds in your
neighbor's field.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-23
EEHDhLL's SPAWN CURE.

DELEEzSoS. Pa. Nov. 2, 70
DE- 2. J. KENDALL. Co:
Gents-I would Ike 70 make known 10 those who
are almost persuaded 20 use Kendalis SPAWN Cure
the fact that think tits most excellent Lin naeut
Ihavs used iton Blood SPAWN The horse went on
three legs for three years when Commenced u
use your Kendalls SPAWN Curr- used ten bot
ties on the horse and have worked him Tor tbre5
years since and has not been lame.
Yours -rulys WI A CURL
GEzEASTowS. n. Y, Nov. = iss3.
Dr. B. J. kendall Co,
Enosburgh Falls. VT
Gents: In praise OF kendalis SPAWN Curc I VIII
say. that year ago had valuable younr horse he
come very lame, hook enlarged and sWoiieu Tne
hOrsenen about here 1--WE have no Veterinary Sur
geon here pronounced his larncness Blood SPAWN
or Ihoroughpn, they all told me there was no
cure for if, he becane about useless. and con-
stderet him almost worthless a friend told ne of
bought bottle, and could see very plainly great
Improvements Immediately from ils use and before
the bottle was used up was satis fiei that IL was
doing him Rreai deal Of good bought q SECOND
bottle and before It was used up my hurse was
cured and has been in the team doing heavy work
al the season since last April. showing no mora
signs OF It IcOnside- your Eend1lis Spawn Cure
a valuable medicine, and &c should Be IN every
stable II the land. Respectfully yours.
EUGENE DEWITT.
Price 81 per bottle. six bottles for g. All drug.
sists have 1t or get II for you or It VIII be sent
70 any address On receipt of price BY the proprie
tors. DIR. Is. ]. KENDALL CO.,
Enosburxh Falls. Vermont.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-13

~, and in Spanish securities 81. Bear
rumors Of revolution in Portugal were
current, but they failed to reproduce
scare.
PARIS, May 12.-There was great ex-
citement on the bourse to-day, and the
wide fluctuations in international Sc
curitleS continued. At one time it
was difficult to effect sales
of Portuguese or Spanish Sc
curities at almost any price. Later bear
buying assisted the market and at the
close was fairly steady, leaving the
days fall at 70 centimes for per cent
rentes, 81 per cent for Portuguese Sc
curities, 3 per cent for Spanish, II per
cent tor Italians, l per cent for Rus
SLAMS and 26f 25c for Rio Tintos. After
business hours there was decided rise,
3 per cents gaining 81 centimes; Ital-
lans. 30 centimes; Portuguese, n per
cent; Spanish, q per cent, and Rio
Tintos, IF soc.
BERLIN, May 12-The bourse here to-
day closed depressed. Russians lost g
per cent.
FRANKFORT, May 12.-There were
wide fluctuations on the bourse here to-
day. Spanish and Portuguese securi-
ties dropped 4 per cent.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-13
EUROPE IN BRIEF.

LONDON, May 12.-The st. Petersburg CORE
spondent of the London Times learns that
cordial relations continue between the Roth
schilds and the Russian finance minister and
that the government does not intend to make
reprisals. The contracts to Withdraw gold
from England were made before the Roth
schilds abandoned the loan.
ROME, May 12.-Sgr. Quintieri has given
notice in the chamber of deputies of an in
terpellatlon regarding Premier Rudini's in
tentions in view of Mr.. Blaines latest com
munication on the New Orleans affair.
LONDON, May 12.-It is announced that the
famous baccarat scandal case, in which Sir
William Gordon Cummings and the Prince
of Wales are interested, will come to trial on
June 1.
BERLIN. May 12.-The upper house of the
Prussian diet has passed the income tax bill
as approved by the lower house.