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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30

bitter musings, and she looks up and
across the sweetbriar hedge that IS in
bloom at her siie; for It is July again
She sees bat dimly an old-fashiOned
garden, a quaint. rumblins house, for
that is Mr.. Stanford standing 50 close to
her that she could almost touch him.
And who is that lady, the pretty little
woman in the dainty gray gown, her
fair, wavy hair knotted close 10 her
head, and her eyes shining With hapPi-
ness2
With a gasp Miss Jccelyn recognizes
her. That is-no that was Ruth
Blake.
Now let him come to me- the little
woman cries. gaily. Harry, you are
spelling the child. Let him come to his
mother"
Ruth stoops down and holds out her
arms, and tiny figure in white rushes
wildly for little distance toward her,
and then totters unsteadily, and finally
sits down plump upon the grass. the yer
fOrmanee being hailed with shouts Of
laughter from the father, echoed more
softly By Ruth
Under cover Of their mirth Mss Joee-
lyn steals away. She has received for
giveness unasked, and she has the sense
to see that to apologize to either Of these
two happy, blessed people would be an
impertinence.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30
HER LITTLE JOKE

Miss Jocelyn is looking out at The win
dow. It is drenching day, and there is
nothing to be seen bur the garden, with
its heavy-heated roses dropping under the
down-pour, and the village street beyond
was now fast becoming a rapid water
course.
q call this the dullest place in exist
ence,7 says Miss Jocelyn, half aloud-the
very dullest-"
She does not finish her sentence, but
turns to the massive pier glass to look at
the reflection Of herself handsome girl
in a smart froek.
After one glance she turns back to the
window with s sigh.
What's the use One might as well
wear saekcloth trimmed with ashes in
this place, for all the people there are to
see ones gowns. II was much more fun
at school, after all
@Why--suddenly eraneing forward
aifthat isn't that frumpy little Miss Blake
with Mr.. Stanford, and he is holding his
umbrella over her, She has got his arm,
too l wonder how he likes it? Poor
mani wonder if be ever notices wheth-
er a woman is old and plain, or young
and pretty?
Now he goes splash intoa puddle and
she is actually looking up ct him and IS
blushing and laughing. Oh, what JOKE.
Fancy her blushing Why, she must be
forty, if she's a day-quite forty And
those little curls bobbing about as she
goes.
u wonder if her sister makes her
wear her hair like that ? l wonder If
she i in love with him ? the poor old
soul -
Mr.. stanford is a curate, bat be is a
man frst, and afterward cleric Strong,
manly, gentle, he plays cricket with the
village boys. IS ready to gossip for few
moments with the old gafFers. is a mem
Der of the debating society as well as the
rowing club.
But Miss Jooelyn is young, and is not
vet able TO grasp more than the fact that
she Is better looking and better dressed
than most Of the girls with whom she
is acquainted.
So to her Ruth Blake is a ridiculous
sight, and Mr.. Stanford's quiet courtesy,
which he would extend just as readily
and pleasantly to his washerSomau, is q
good joke"
She watches them part al the Misses
Blakes' little green gaIes, and thinks she
can see Miss Ruth's upward glance and
smile at the fine face above her before
Mr.. stanford turns and comes striding
and spIashing back through the mud pud-
dies.
Then, having nothing else to do Miss
JoeeIyn plans a pretty little piece of mis-
chief, which she promptly sets about car
rying out
She has one gif, this handsome Mis-
Jocelyn she is very skillful with her
pen, and after little practice can imi
tate almost any handwriting.
And now she remembers that there j:
in the study letter of Mr.. Stanford's tC
her father, and her eyes sparkle with
delight.
what fun to send poor old Miss Blake
a love letter Perhaps she has never had
one. It will be a kindness, positively
| How she viii blush and sinper-silly old
thing Well. serve her right WheT
there are so few young men in place
what business have old maids strollin.
about with them under their umbrel
las ?"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30
It Must Have Been Chilly.

a Georgia man was in Waterbury dur
ing a cold snap. He had Just arrived
from the sunny south and his pores were
all open He slept al the Scoville House
when the mercury went below zero and
the wind blew a nile q minute.
-Why," said he, telling Of It in mis-
pleasant southern accent, THE chamber
maid gave me some extra blankets De
cause vas from the south. I wore all
my underclothes and piled my clothing
over the bedclothes.
Then / put the contents Of my saehel
over ali and piled the sathel itself on top
Of that, and weighed it all down with the
Gro, kerry and furniture i'll could have
got the door of ITS hinges I'D have put
that on TOO.
@Blame me, sch, twas as cold in that
bed as it ever was on Plymouth rock"
Another southern man who lives here
says that Georgian is sure 70 go home and
tell lies about this climate which viii
give the whole state q chill HaisrsnEs
Amerieaa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30

LIFE AND LOVE.

o soul Of lmnortsl Life. shine forth.
From thy starry heights above
over the south and over the north,
Pou. thy ineffsble love.
Teach Us that death + but q sleep
ofrest, till the dawn Of day.
To break from the oceans mighty deep.
On is universal way
UP, up from the peariy gates Of morn.
Through the bsne of cioudless day,
o burn TO their roots all hate and seorn
IN the sunsets crimson ray.
o come. in thy tenderness sweet love.
From the graves Of ali the dead.
And hover and brood. o. gentle dove
With thy deafhless peace instead.
o soul OF the sacrifice Of Col
o. night q his soundless sea
Unyeil thy face, till the death-path trod.
Bringz life and sets all men free.
As white as the sncg, and as still
Asthe heights from which they fell
o compass thy perfect love, thy win.
In the hearts and hves Of all
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30
La Grippe Again.

During the epidemic Of La Grippe las
season DIR. Kings New Discovery fsl
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, proved
to be the best remedy. Reports from
many who used it confirm this statement
They were not only quickly relieved, but
the disease left no bad after results. We
ask you TO give this remedy a trial and
we guarantee that you will be satisfied
with results, or purchase price viii be
refunded 1t has no equal in La Grippe,
or any Throat, Chest or Lung trouble.
Trial bottles free al J. \. snyder's Drug
store Large bottles, Soc and SI00.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30
Vessels That Are Oftenest
Wrecked.

Amer makinga proper allowance for
the large number Of vessels engaged in
certain kinds oftrade it is still evident
that there is an excessive number Of
wrecks corresponding 20 certain classes
Of csrgoes. Coal vessels are the most ex-
posed TO danger then ships in ballast
and then ships that are lumber laden.
The cause ofso many disasters 10 lumber
laden vessels IS undoubtedly the venera-
bic age azd decrepit character Of tie
crafe soenployed. With steame grain,
coal and cotton are the most dangerous
cargoes because Of their liability to take
-FfosidsHes Journal
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30
Happy Hoosiers.

Wm- TimmOns, Postmaster Of Idaville,
Ind, writes Electric Bitters has done
more for me than al other medicines
combined. for that bad feeling arising
from Liver and Kidney trouble" John
Leslie, farmer and stockmaR, Of same
place, says; Find Electric Bitters - be
the best Liver and Kidney medicine,
made me feel ike a new man. ]. ".
Gardner, hardware merchant, same toFn.
says; hEleetric Ritters ID just the thing
for man who is all run down and don't
care whether he lives or dies; he found
new strength, good appetite and felt just
ike be had new lease on life. Only
SOC. bottle at ]. y. Sayder's Drug
store
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30
AHard Fight.

The combined forces Of the weather
during the winter season are exerted 10
destroy health Coughs and Colds attack
Us. which. if neglected, resultin Pneumo-
MA and Consumption; these diseases
usually result seriously. Send for Pan
Tina, the great Cough and Consumption
cure, and save doctor bills.
Trial bottles Of PAn-1ins free az O.. ".
Renford's Drug store
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30
The Color of the Eye.

The color Of the iris Is not uniform in
any eye. Some eyes have spots, others
stripes, still others blotehes Of white,
green, blue, yellow and black, aud the
eye takes its color from the predomi-
nance OF one hue. An eye that is con-
sidered gray viii often be composed OF
black and yellow. An eve that IS thought
to be brown viii be very DARK red, with
spsts Of yellow or blue.-.S. Lollis Globs-
Democraf.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30
In The Good Old Times.

John Thomas was man OF keen VII,
and was strongly tinctured with love Of
the humorous He had been down to
Concord, and had seen the Fakir Of Ava
perform his wonderful tricks Of legerde-
main. he was relating his experience
in the har-room Of the Conway House,
and, among other things, he declared that
be had gained an insight into many Of
the magician's manipulations, and that
several Of the most wonderful tricks he
could perform himself, says the New
York Leiger.
4FOr instances" said he, Il can swal-
low man whole"
YES" criticised Tom Staples. red
faced farmer, weighing at least 200 ;
"p'r'sps YOU could swallow me9'
"Yes. can
I'D like 70 see yOs do it III bet $50
you can't"
an take that bet"
Then lets see you begin"
~Not now. have Just eaten supper.
I viii do it tomorrow morning in the
presence Of as many witnesses as you
choose, and it shall be done in the square
in front ofthe hotel-p
This was agreed TO, and the money was
was put up. BY the following mornirg
the news that John Thomas was to swal-
low Tom Staples whole had become wide
widespread, and vast concourse, en-
bracing men, women and children, had
assembled to witness the wonderful feat
Al the appointed time the chief actors
appeared in the square. John Thomas
was smiling confidently, as though sure
Of success, while Tom Staples looked
little timid and uneasy, IS though not
quite at rest concerning what was 70
become OF him.
Are you ready" asked John.
"All ready" answered Tom. Begin
as soon as yOu please"
Take of your hat"
~Sartin."
Now your boots"
Tom removed his boots.
Next you will remove your coat.
Those big brass buttons might stick in
my throat
Tom took OF his coat, and as be threw
it upon the ground, one Of the cooks
came out from the hotel with g pail Of
melted lard and big whitevash brush,
which he deposited by the side Of John
Thomas.
Vow" pursued John, you will take
of your stockings. and then remove your
pants and shirt"
What. Dye mean for me to strip
stark naked ," queried Tom, sghast.
-Of course I do. The agreement was
that I was 10 swallow you. You are
meat, but your clothes aren't, nor were
they in the bond. If you viii strip l
viii give you a thorough greasing, and
double the bet if you wish. I know I
can swallow you, or at any rate can
try
Tom gave up the bet, and invited his
friends into the hotel
Blood poisoned by diphtheria a, the
Grip. typhoid fever, scarlet 5aver, etc, Is
made pure and healthy by Hoods Sar-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30

Miss Coruelia's a-lyin' down, Miss
Ruth. She has one Of her bad head
aches, and she says as how no one is to
disturb her. And your tea is ready and
waiting, Miss"
Ruth Blake turns into the prim little
dining room, seats herself upon one Of
the straight backed brown chairs. and
begins to draw of her small, brown cot
ton gloves.
she is an odd little figure, small and
slim, and dressed in hide0us antiquated
plaid, with shades of glaTing blue and
green yet her fair hair-which the
wind and rain have rutiied and made to
look like halo about her meek, small
face-the patient curve Of her lips, and
her slightly flushed cheeks render her
appearance not altogether uDpleasing.
She eats her simple tea quickly, glanc-
ing from time to time at book which
she has propped up against the milk jug
"a book Mr.. Stanford mentioned incl
dentally one day, and which she has OBJ
tanned from the village library.
The next morning Miss Ruth gets a
letter. She knows the handwriting upon
the envelope before she opens it it, and
muses.:
Parish matters, Of course perhaps
its abont the school treat
She opens the envelope, gnfolds the
note within, and IS reading it slowly,
when suddenly she utterss low cry, her
breath comes fast, and the familiar world
about her grows in a moment strange and
unreal.
For il is a love letter. She is SO, and
this is her very first
And from such mantle man whom
she has looked up to and reyerenced and
followed 20 humbly and modestly ever
since she first saw him She goes down
to breakfast with flushed face, culver
ing lips and radiant face
a Miss Corneiia's just on tie ramp
this morning, miss" says tie little maid
EaFningly, as she meets Ruth in the
low. NARROW passsge that does duty for s
hall.
Miss Ruth mods and smiles as If thu
were the pleasantest intelligence possible
Cornelias diatribes tAis morning fai
upoz needless ears.
Ruth answers at intervals, ''Yes, dear,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30
Republicans Are Serene.

The Republican party is naturally ~
gsrding the muddled condition OF its
Democratic competitor with 3 good deal
Of serenity and satisfaction it has cause
TO do 50, for had Republican generals and
captains themselves planned and scbemed
precisely sncha condition for their POlit-
icsl opponents they could not have
planned and schemed more shrevdiy or
effectively than the ehiefains Of the
democracy hSve done.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30

One Of ths pEe;tiest features Of Berlin
Is its corps OF pretty uniformed flower
girls Only pretty girls are selected for
the work, and their uniform, the nation
al costume Of the Isle Of Raged. Is fur
nished by the stock company who man
age the enterprise,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30

Cold Slaw.-Cut a cabbage in ball. and
with q sharp knife shave il down very
finely. Make dressing Of one egz, veil
beaten. half gil OF vinegar, salt 70 taste,
and a teaspoonfal of bGtter- Beat The
egg light. add 10 II the vinegar, salt and
butter. As soon as The egg Is thick, take
it of the Ere, set il away TO cool, ther
poor il over the cabbage, and mix i we'll
together. Some prefer little sugar in
the egR and yinegar.-Eost0s Bldgs<
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30
All Occupied.

Il think you had better send up an
other rat-trap, John"
~But I bought one only the other
day
IknOE, bat there IS a rat in thai
one
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30
1 Became Discouraged

Invent to Chicago u visit . sister. as it
was thought 4 change Of air and scene might
do me good But was confined 20 my bed
most Of the time l was 50 Impressed
with the success Of Hoods SarSzuariIia
in cases similar 10 mine that decided 10 try
IL. 80 a bottle Was bought and 10 nv great
qualification the sores soon decreased and
bean u feel better This strengthened my
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30
Up and Out of Doors

To make long story short continued TO
take Hoods Szrsaparilla fer year. when
had become 50 fully released from the chains
OF disease that I took a position with the
Flint < Waliiug Mig Co. and since that time
have not lost 2 single day on account OF
sickness. / always feel vel am IN good
spirits and have a good appetite l endorse
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30

Cpstomer.-My watch, which you re-
paired come time ago, has stopped.
Jeweler-Ahl Ny collector informs
me tina. the bill Is still running.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30

Blood poisoned by diphtheria, the
Grip, typhoid fever, scarlet fever, etc, Is
made pure and healthy by Hoods sar-
saparilia.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30
King of Medicines
And His Cure Was
Almost a Miracle

&c. L Hood s Co, Lowell. Mass.
Gentlemen. When was Il years OF age
was confined 10 my bed for several months
by an attack Of rheumatism, and when had
partially recovered did not have the use Of
my legs. SO that l had to go on erutehes.
About a year later. SerofuIn. in the form Of
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30
CLOTHING!

Never before have We bought
such fine styles in Mems and
Youths, Boys and Childs'
Clothing. These Goods are I'M
uhapproachabIe III quality and
price.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30
White sweIIings,

appeared on various parts OF my body, and
for eleven years was an invalid, being eon-
6aed 10 ay bed ak years. In that time
ten OF eleven Of these sores appeared and
broke. causing me great pain and suffering.
Several times pieces OF bone worked ont Of
the sores Physicians did not heiD ne and
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30
CARPETS.

This season we are offering a
larger assortment. better styles
and lower prices in all grades
of Carpeting, Mating, and OIL
Cloths and Rugs, than ever be-
fore.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30

Hoods Pills cure Biliousness.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-30

We are daily gaining trade in
this department, consequently
have bought a large stock.
adapted to fill the wants of
everyone.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-14

Squire R. T. Howell is in Flushing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-14
Smile or Grown rs You Like.

Teacher: What is the feminine Of
man? Little Girl: Dude.-BrooklyH
lie.
something that should be looked in
to"-a microscope. Washington Star.
When you go to church to help the
Lord don't wear squeaky shoes.-Ram'S
Horn.
Long prayers In church generally
make heaven seem long way OIL
RAMS Horn.
After a long aud exciting struggle
with Ben Butler the grip is able 10 De
about agaln.-WdshiRgtoR Post.
He: Would you be offended if should
kiss you? She: Your asking is what
offends me.-NelU York Ledger.
Starting race horses at SIS, 900 a year
is q much better position than buying
pools on the tinish.-WGShingtOn Post.
Irate purchaser Ito house furnisher's
asSistantl: The stove won't burn. As
SiStant: Ave coorse not, sorr. Iron usu-
ally wOn't.-HGrper'S Bdzdr.
George Eliot says: The man who trusts
a friend educates him. But the truster
often gets the most experimental knowl-
edge.-COllnlbu Post.
He: This pudding is something fear
full: 1t lasts absolutely horrible. She:
It's not possible, for the cook book says
il tastes deliclous.-Terds SifHngs.
Mamma" said the brother Of a new
" arrived little sister, ''what would you
do il the doctor brought you a little
baty-and you were out?"-The Comic.
Judge latter the jury had acted
against his judgment in acquitting a
mani: Give this man his liberty, but
watch your coats and umbrellas.-Flie-
yr11,lc TIyctfcT
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-14
La Grippe (!

The tendency Of this disease toward
pneumonia is what makes it dangerous.
La Grippe requires precisely the same
treatment as 4 severe cold. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is famous for it's
cures Of severe colds. This remedy eff
fectually counteracts the tendency of
the disease to result in pneumonia, pro-
vided that proper care be taken to avoid
exposure when recovering from the at
tack. Careful inquiry among the many
thousands who have used this remedy
during the epidemics OF the past two
years has failed to discover single case
that has not recovered or that has re-
suited in pneumonia. Twenty-Five
cent, so cent and 81 bottles for sale by
c. R. Goethe, w. w. Irwin, John
Kari, c. Schnepf, c. Menkemiller, w.
S. Mccullough, N. w. Heinrich, w. E.
Williams. S. L. Brice, John Coleman
and w. II. Williams, Wheeling, w. Va;
Bowie & Co., Bridgeport, Ohio; B. F.
Peabody, Benwood, w. Va.
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GEO. Nj. SHOOK & CO.
BRIDGEPORT.

A subscription list Is being circulated
about town by the American Mechan-
les, an organization Of which Charles
Oyler IS a member. The list is for his
benefit, to help him replace some OF the
furniture which he lost in the nre last
Monday; so far almost one hundred do!-
lars has been subscribed.
Rev. Mr.. Swaney, of the West End
church, thought that the games In the
Y. NJ. c. A. rooms were not just right
to have in such place as Young
Mems Christian Association. AFTER
consultation with the directors IL was
decided to remove the games.
The icy weather has interfered great
lY with the telephone office. During
the afternoon and evening no communi-
cation between here aad Wheeling could
be had.
The funeral of the infant child OF
Chas. Eberle, Of Long Run, took place
from here yesterday afternoon.
Fortney Bros, grocers at West Wheel
ing, made an assignment last week Tor
the benefit of their creditors.
The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers of the Dollar Savings bank VIII De
held to-day at their rooms.
Sam Cellar and wife have returned
from their wedding tour, and are quar-
tered at the Hill House.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Topping have
issued invitations for card party next
Monday evening.
Dan Robinson had the misfortune to
fall yesterday morning and sprain his
hand severely.
ADDISON Thompson, Of Kirkwood, is
able to be out, after an illness of about
five weeks.
Milt. Harrison, of Pittsburg, is the
guest of his sister, Mrs. VIM. Clark.
Miss Blanche Dunlevy will entertain
the club at her home tonight.
Henry Neinenger, Of East Liverpool,
is visiting friends here.
Harry futile and family, Of Fostoria,
are visiting in town.
AL. Bowie leaves tonight for Wash
ington, d. c.
Hon. Ross j. Alexander is home from
Columbus.
Eli Gilmore has returned from COL
umbuS.
Squire r. T. Howell is in Flushing.