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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
Telling the Depth of Water b
Ear


About two years ago wished to know
from time to time the rate at which .
river was rising after fall Of rain. The
river was at a considerable distance from
the spot where It's height was to be know.
By means Of the combination Of two
organ pipes and telephone circuit I
have been able to make the required
measurement within rather close limits.
At the river station an organ pipe was
fixed vertically in an inverted position,
so that the water in the river acted as q
stopper 70 the pipe, and the rise and fall
of the water determined the note it gave
when blown by a small bellows driven
by a very small water wheel.
A microphone was attached to the up
per end Of the organ pipe; this was in
circuit with a wire leading to a town
at some distance at the town station
there was an exactly similar or
gan pipe, which could be lowered into a
vessel full Of water while il WAS sound
ing. Bymeans Of the telephone the note
give by the pipe at the river was clearly
heard at the town station then the organ
pipe at this station was lowered or raised
by hand until it gave the same note. The
lengths Of the organ pipes under water
at the txO stations were then equal, 50
that the height Of the water in the
distant river was known.
The determination can be made in less
that a minute by any one who can recog-
nize the agreement Of two similar notes.
The arrangement when first tested was
50 placed that the height Of water at two
places near together might be easily
compared. found that lad
with an average ear for musical sounds
was able to get the two heights 10 agree
within one-eighth Of an inch of each other
while a person with an educated ear
adjusted the instrument Immediately to
almost exact agreement. The total height
10 be measured was seventeen
inches. Adherence of temperature at the
two stations would make a small diff
erencein the observed heights. The organ
pipes we're Of square section and made Of
metal to resist the action Of the water.
Frederick J. Smith in Nature.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
ALesson in Natural History.

There Another mosquito has bitten
mer exclaimed Mrs. Snaggs, as she
made rapid slap at the insect and only
succeeded in striking the spot where 1t
had been operating.
II think you are mistaken" replied
Mr.. Snaggs.
Mistaken? ? Indeed I'm not know
mosquitoes bite when feel one"
"That is precisely where you are mis-
taken" Mr.. Snaggs went on. Il know
you merely follow eolloquial usage in say
ing the mosquito bit you, but neyerthe-
less usage is wrong. 1t is always well TO
be accurate, and in this case it is not
accurate to speak Of a mosquitoes bite.
The mosquitoes operations in search Of
food are truly interesting, especially when
he is operating on some other persons
epidermis. He carries with him re-
markable kit Of tools, consisting Of two
saws, a lance and a pump. With the
lance a puneture is made in the skin, but
the perforation is not wide enough for the
insertion of the pump, which is 70 trans
fer portion of your blood to the insects
stomach. So the saws are introduced
and they commence to widen the pune
ture. 1t is the operation of the saws
which causes the irritation TO which you
aIude as bite. You see, my dear, how
inaccurate it is to talk of q mosquitoes bite.
Don't you -
"Mr. SnaggsF p
"Well?"
"You irritate me agreat deal more than
the mosquitoes do. Now want to ask
you one question"
$50 ahead"
"What constitutes a bite?"
"WeIl, there can be no bite without
teeth.
"Then, Mr.. Snaggs, 4" exclaimed his wife
triumphantly, 81 am right after all. The
mosquito bites with the teeth of his saws.
Mr.. Snaggs, it is always well to be accu-
rate. Now
But she did not finish A yell and
vicious slap from her husband indicated
that one Of the mosquitoes was giving
him a lesson in the use Of the SANS
PiHsJurg ChrOEicle.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
How to Keep Boarders.

To begin with, as regards meals, have
your breads, meats, butter and coffee of
the first quality, and if you must practice
economy, let it be- some of the fancy
side dishes and not on any of the staple
fJods. Do not salt, pepper or season in
any way the various dishes, as all have
not tastes alike, and it is best for every
one to suit himself in these matters. Al
ways serve all meals on individual plates
as this allows late comers 10 have their
meals warm and saves much grumbling.
VARYING the meals as much as possible,
remembering that though some dish may
be very good cooked occasionally, it loses
its charms by being too often repeated.
Let each boarder have permanent seat
at the table, and make no changes when
new ones arrive, but arrange new seat
for them.
The rooms belonging to the bosTders
should be thoroughly aired daily. Pay
particular attention 10 the busting, esPe-
cially of mirrors, and if kerosene is burn
ed the lamps should be looked after every
morning. Go through the rooms every
morning and replace soiled towels with
clean ones Have a certain time in the
day for sending water to the rooms, and
see that it is attended to regularly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
Luck Was AGAINST Him.

A man who had lost all but five dol
lars of his money on the races grew des-
perately foolish and placed one dollar on
FIVE out Of the horses in the Dext race,
leaving out the longest shOt-a horse
which had never won I race When the
result was announced the poor fellow
was broke, for the long shot had won.
He vowed that he would never visit a
turf exchange again as long as he lived
BgFclIg Enquirer
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
Vanilla for Mental Weakness.

Vanilla is one ofthe most powerful res
toratives known in cases of weakened Vi
tality, when large dose is given. South
America in general shows a much slight
er tendency to madness than any Of the
countries which may be called civilized.
Statistical authorities attribute this fact
to the ignorance and thoughtlessness of
the population, but they themselves give
the credit to vanilla. At the first sign Of
mental disturbance they ply the sufferer
therewith.-.S. james BudCd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
Pronounced Hopeless, Yet
Saved.

From letter written by Mrs. Ada E.
Hurd, Of Groton, s. D., we quote; "Was
taken with bad cold, which settled on
my Lungs, cough set in and finally ter
minated in Consumption. Four doctors
gave me up, saying l could live but
short time. I gave myself up to my
Savior, determined if l could not stay
with my friends on earth, ] would meet
my absent ones ADORE. Ny husband vas
advised 70 get DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consunp ption, Coughs and Colds /
gave it a trial, took in all, eight bottles; ;
it has cured me, and thank God l am now
a we'll and hearty woman
Trial bottles free at J. \. SnydersiDIug
store. Large SIZE soc. and 81.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
A AVESPER HYMN.


Draw rear, draw near and praise him,
This King all kings above
Thy lore Alone rePays him,
Whose dearest name Is Love.
Draw near. draw near and bless him
Iflife be glad and free,
With grateful hearts confess him,
Who gave that life to thee.
Draw near, draw near unto him,
fsorrow bow thee down,
None, sorroving. vsinly sue him
He hath worn Sorrows crown.
Drawn near. draw near with weeping,
o bruised and mourning heart
Commend thee 70 his keeping,
Whose wandering child thou AT.
Draw near, draw near impioring,
Ifsiained with guilt and sin,
He pitying and restoring,
Shall heal thy wolnds within
Draw near, draw near his altar,
Though faith Itself be fed;
DEEMS thou his love can faiter,
Though thine be cold and dead
Brother, or friend, OF stranger,
o child OF God draw near
Whate'er thy need, thy danger,
Beholi a refuge here
Draw near. kneel low before him,
Lift, lift, thy heart above,
And reYerenfiy adore him
Thy God, whose name is Love-
Craze L. Canning ia YOUTHS C0mPGHj0H.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
Two Valuable Friends.

A physician cannot be always had.
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains, Bruis-
es and Burns occur often and sometimes
when least expected. Keep handy the
friend Of many households and the de-
stroyer Of all pain, the famous Red Flag
Oil, % cents.
Many a precious life could be saved
that is being racked to death with that
terrible cough. Secure a good nights
res. by investing > cents for bottle Of
Pan-Tina the great remedy for Coughs
Colds and Consumption.
Trial bottles Of Pan-Tina free at 6.
W. Benfori Drug Store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
He Was In a Hurry.

She waiting in the hali)-Did you see
father, George 2"
He (exeitedly)-I did-but 1 must go.
GoOd-by-
She-What's the matter. Stop and
tell me all. You asked him for my
hand. What did he say ?
He taking his watch and gIaneing at
it)-he gave me Just two minutes to get
ut Of the house.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
The Father improving.

Mother-Have you heard how Mr.
Spanker is this morning?
Small Son-0h, he's all right. He's
gettin well fast.
"Who told your
"NO one"
''Then how do you know p
"IIis little boys has begun TO hear wen
their mother cails."-Go0i Nssrs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
RuckIens Arnica saIve.

The best SAlye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re
quired. 1t is guaranteed % give perfect
satisfaction. or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by ]. \. Sny-
der.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26

There is no use Of any one suffering
with the cholera when Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and DiaTrhRa Remedy
can be procured. 1t will give relief in
few minutes and cure in a short time. /
nave tried it and knOw.-W. II. Clinton,
Helmetta, Nj The epidemic at Helm
eta was at first believed to be cholera,
but subsequent investigation proved it to
be a violent form Of dysentery, almost as
dangerous as cholera. This Remedy was
used there with great success. For sale
by J.N. SNYDER, D ruggist.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
Wonders OF Physical Energy.

The physical energy Of force sometimes
exrted by the human body his len lbeen
known to be of the most astounding ma
ture, but no one, prior to the tabnlatiOns
made by Dr. Bucheister in 1890, ever
took the trouble to put that exerted force
before the people in figures that could be
understood. The doctor ~supposes'
things in this way Supposinga mountai-
neer weighing l6S pounds is making the
ascent ofa peak 900 feet high. To be-
gin with, he must expend an amount of
physical force equal to that found by
multiplying his weight by the height to
be ascended. In the ease assumed, a
weight Of l6S pounds, multiplied by a
height of : 900 fest, equals l,l76,OO0 foot
pounds; or, in other words, l,l76,00O
pounds have to be lifted one foot.
But this is not ali. The contractiOns
ofthe muscles Of the heart have to be
taken into account, which is represented
by four foot pounds of work with each
contraction, the puisations Of an adult
heart being a5ont seyenty-t80 per min ute
In ascendin. heights it is much greater.
But assuming 100 beats Of the pulse per
minute, for simplicity of calculation, this
would give 100 foot pounds per minute,
or 2i,OOO foot pounds per hour, 10000
foot pounds for the five hours supposed
to be required for ascending the 1000
feet. For expansion and contraction Of
chest and other muscles a further item Of
$1,000 foot pounds must be added. Thus
We find the total work performed during
FIVE hours of mountain climbing to be
equal to $4,000 foot pounds, not count
ing other forces exeTted which Dr.
Buchelster says will run the grand total
up to l.3S0OOO foot pOunds.-NLoHis
HrBuLtc
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
A Smart Yankee Skipper.

A writer in The Nautical Magazine tells
a story Of how a Yankee skipper con
trived to free his ship from rats. While
he lay in port he discovered that one Of
the British ships then in the harbor had
among her cargo a great quantity Of
cheese. He thereupon found an excuse
for hauling over to her and mooring his
own packet alongside. The next step
was to procure a plank, smear it well
with an Odoriferous preparation Of red
herrings and place it so as to lead through
one Of the ports on board the English
man. The immediate result was whole
some emigration of the rats from the
American ships hold to the cheese laden
vessel alongside.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26

Theology gets little mixed up in the
youthful mind.
"who made you ?" asked a teacher of
a little girl.
She answered, @God made me tLat
length" putting her hands about twelve
inches apart, "and l growed the rest my
self
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26

A reported outbreak Of cholera at Hell
meta, y. J. created much excitement IN
that city. Investigation showed that
the disease Was not cholera but violent
dysentery which is almost as severe and
dangerous as cholera. Mr.. Walter Will
ard, prominent merchant Of James
burg. two miles from Helmetta, says
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhwa Remedy has given great satisiae-
ton in the most severe cases of dysente-
". 1t is certainly one Of the best things
ever made. For sale by
]. y. SNYDER, Druggist.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26

mamma, ifa child should be born on
the ocean, to what nation would it be-
loDg?"
"Why, to the nation to which his faith
er and mother belonged, Of course"
"WeIl, l know. But suppose his father
and mother were not with him? Suppose
be were travelling with his aunt?"
Mamma gave it up.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
ChamberIain'S Eye and Skin
Ointment

A certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
letter, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Old
Chronic Sores, Fever Sores, Eczema, Itch,
Prairie Scratches, Sore Nipples and
Piles. 1t is cooling and soothing. Hun
dreds Of cases have been cured by it af-
ter all other treatment had failed. 1t is
put up in 25 and so cent boxes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26

Handsome is that handsome does"
and if Hoods sGrsaplrisls doesn't do
handsomely then nothing does. Have
you ever tried it?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26

A girl may not want her love On her
sleeve. but she usually likesto have her
lover there
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26

India rubber trees are reported to grow
wild in Lee county, Fla.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26

from the tyranny of depraYed blood by the
use OF this medicine.
For nine years was afflicted with skin
disease that did not yield TO any remedy
until friend advised me 10 Try Ayers SarSa-
parilla- With the use Of this medicine the
complaint disappeared. II IS my belief that
no other blood medicine could have effected
so rapid and complete a eure. Andres
D. Garcia, c. Victoria, Tamaulpas. Mexico.
My face, for years, was covered with PIN
pies and hmnors. for which 1 could find TO
remedy til began 10 take Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla- Three bottles Of this great blood medi-
cine effected a thorough cure. / confidently
recommend it 10 all suffering from similar
troubles. M. Parker, Concord, VI.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
Good News!

No one, who is willing 70 adopt the right
course, need be long afflicted with boils. car
buneles, pimples, OF other cutaneoas erup-
tons These are the results Of Natures ef-
forts 70 eNpel poisonous and effete matter
from the blood. and show plainly that tie
system IS Kidding itself through the skin Of
impurities which il was the legitimate work
OF the liver and kidneys to remove. To re-
store these organs 70 their proper functions,
Ayers Sarsaparilla is the medicine required.
That no other bloOd-purifer can compare
with Il, thousands testify who have gained
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
IlR L. S. KIABIELL,

le1i5-s h.s professional services 70 the citizens
q somerset aud vicinity. Unless professionally
za5s- Be can BE- found a. his once on Main 81
u. o. Diamond
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26

Clothes that speak for themselves their
weaIers nothing to say.
A mn who istrus 70 hinselfis a friend
to yerybody.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
What Am Ito Do ?

A mans task is Away light ifhis hsmt
is light.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26

This is the Oft expression Of the weary
suffsrer with Rheumatism, Neural gia and
other painful diseases. The whole hL-
man frame is tortured and rscked with
pain. Il is well to remember no known
medicine equals Red Flag OIL for Kheu-
matism, Neuralgia, Sprains and Bruises.
Price > cents az q. ". Benford's Dug
Store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26

Fancy and Staple Dress Goods of
all class from Silk, Warp, Hem
riettas down to Calicoes, a of
very choice designs, yet moderate
cost.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26

Coal oil was first used as an illuminant
in lS26
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26

I sufsre from acute inflammation in
my nose and head-for week a. a time
[ could not see. I used Eiy's Cream
Balm and in a lew days was cured It
is wonderful how quiCs il helped me-
Mrs. George 5. Jadsou, Hartford, Conn.,
For three weeks I Vas suduriDg from a
severe cold la my hea,i, accompanied by
a pain in the temples Ely's Cream
Balm was recommended to me. Aiter
only SIX applications Of the Balm every
trace Of my cold was removed-lienry
c. Clark, New York appraisers Office.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26

o for an eye more clear % see,
mind to grasp more earnestly
For every good INTENT
That ID the sick and dsspairins
/ bring thee q peerless cure.
PAn-Tina the great remedy for Coughs,
Colds and Consumption > and 50 cents.
Sold az u. W. BsnfoIds Drug Store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
Good Looks

Go)d look are more than skin deep,
depending upon a healthy condition Of
all the vital organs. IF the Liver be in
active, you have Biliiogs Look, if your
stomach be disorjered you have Dys-
peptic Look and If your Kidneys be
affected you have pinrhed Look. Sc
cure.good health and you viii have good
looks. Electric B.tters IS the great alter
atiye and Tonic acts directly on these
,ilaI orsAns. Cures PimDies, Blotehts,
Boils and gives good Complexion sold
at J. y. Snyder's Drug Store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26

We take pains to keep up fine line
ofGents' Furnishings, Hats, Caps,
etc, and a great variety of I'm
derwear of nearly every descrip-
ton.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26

ust unloaded handsome stock of
Carpets, Rugs, Oil Cloths, etc,
for Fall Season, at close margins,
which means close prices.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-10-26
Homer was a farmers son.

Seattle Wash. fishermen have formed
q uEion.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-04-21
War Between Kansas ana Texas Boomers.

KINGFIsHER, April 20.-War broke out
between the Kansas and Texas boomers.
rival claimants for the townsite OF the
county seat of county G. News OF the
conflict is meagre, but it is known one man
has been killed, Harry Hill, better known
as oklahoma Harry" No other casual
ties are reported. a settler, who brought
the news, says Indians from Paul's valley
have joined the Kansas men and deter
mined to drive out the Texans.
So far as reported, the rush seems to
have been free from trouble and accidents.
The soldiers at no place are having any
conflict with the crowd, and no authenti-
Gated accident of any kind has been heard
of. Most of the border claims will be
contested. Despite the claims Of Pierce,
the Nebraska boomer, that he has taken
the townsite of Okarche as homestead.
the townsite boomers staked out q town
and organized municipal government.
Watonga was reached by the boomers
about 2 20, being twenty-three miles from
the border. Many good horses were ridden
to death in the desperate race. A tenn
porary city government was organized and
thing are running smoothly to-day.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-04-21
THE RUSTLERS.
Colonel Van Horn Has Left
Buffalo.
No Attack on Him PrObable-The Montana
Stock Growers Warn the RustIers Not
to Raid Their Ranges.

CHEYENNE, Wyo, April 20.-[Special
telegram to The HERALD. The regulators
in custody of deputy sheriff of Johnson
county and under escort of three companies
of cavalry. are camped tonight fifty miles
south of Buffalo The party should reach
the railway Saturday. 1t is now arranged
to have large detail from Fort Russell
bring the prisoners from the railroad point
to this city. Colonel Van Horn, their
present protector, has two machine guns.
Scouts are over the country for several
miles in every direction from the party and
meet small bodies of armed men, but nc
considerable or menacing force. 1t comes
that the rustlers have concentrated a.
Buffalo in anticipation of visit from the
party of regulators supposed to be hanging
horse thieves in the Big Horn mountains
Governor Barber says tonight that tbs
| civil authorities shall have full sweep q
the mob in due time.
| a storm extending over the state ha
killed much young and weak stock.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-04-21
THE CONVENTIONS
Bingham County, Idaho, Repub-
licans For Free Silver.
CEEERs, H0oTs, KISSES FOR QUAY
The Pennsylvanians Have Very Hot Tina
The Massachusetts Men Against Free
CHARACTERIZATION Endorsed.

PocATELEo, Ida, April 20. = Especial
Telegram to THE HERALD. THE Repub-
licans held the county convention of Bing-
ham county here to-day. A temporary or
ganization was effected at IL q. m, and
after appointing committees adjourned
until 2 p. N. AT that hour c. E. Arney
was appointed permanent chairman, with
j. D. Bell, secretary. The committee on
credentials was in doubt as to some prox-
les, but these were admitted by the con-
vention to vote and the committees report
accepted. The committee on permanent
organizations short report was accepted
1t nwas decided the convention should
caucus by precincts and ballots be takeI
by the convention on different candidates
The committee on apportioument in the
report created quite an excited debate By
some gerrymandering done by them to the
benefit of Idaho Falls ana Pocetellc, bu
makes Pocatello and Idaho Falls even fol
the dose they got from their sister towns
at the Boise state league convention.
| The committee on resolutions, after {
preamble and resolution expressing con
hdence in the Republican party and it
leaders and in the present administration
presented the following:
Resolved, That we favor such legisla
ton upon the silver question as will pu
into the channels of trade the entire prod
uct of American mines"
The resolution was enthusiastically
adopted. A recess of ten minutes wa
taken to caucus by precincts. On comm
again to order the following delegates wer
elected: For Beaver Canon, Henry, Med
cine Lodge and Camas precincts, F. 4
Pike; fer Rexburg and st. Anthony pre-
cincts, a. P. Crab; for Market Lake
Ham, Idaho Falls, Willow Crsek an
Howell precincts, " alter E. Green and
V. Scott; for Blackfoot, Little Blackfoo
Dauilson Springs and Chesterfield pre-
cincts, Fred Stevens and George B. Rogers
for Soda Springs Caribou, Gentle Vale
and Oxford precincts, George w. Gortor
for Pocatello and Portneuf precincts, {
A. HannRford, L. S. Keller, l. H. Moor
and c. E. Arney.
A resolution was introduced that tt
state central committee be asked to me-
and choose location for the state conve
tion more convenient than Moscow. TT
convention adjourned st p. N.