davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

The Indiana worlds fair commission
ers have selected June - as the date
for dedieating the Indiana building at
the worlds fair The building will
then be formally turned over to Gov.
Matthews by the executive commits
sioners.
TIE brazilian building. which should
have been finished some time ago. is
still incomplete. the trouble being due
To the contractor. a. l. L. Van den
Bergen, and the Brazilian commission
ers are considering the ACCESSIBILITY of
carrying on the work themselves.
THE British commissioners have de-
cided that admission TO their building.
Victoria house. during the fair shall
be By card. They do not intend to al
low visitors 10 wander inside to eat
their lunches and lounge about as they
do in other state and foreign build
ings-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

and the entire mechanism of that re-
marlable road In Art palace she is
wholly unrepresented, her application
for space having come too late to be
granted. On Midway Plaisance, though,
q magnificent panoramic painting,
executed by three fine Swiss painters,
Messrs- Burnand, Furet and Baud
BOvy, IS on view. This forms official
ly a part of the Swiss exhibit, and it
represents the Bermese range of Alps,
being Of an artistic excellence and
fidelity TO nature to which we in
this country have not been aeeus-
toned in the matter of panoramas. In
Machinery hall one Swiss machine is
kept in motion. being highly ingeni-
ous and very efficient one for grinding
and polishing Alpine crystalline forma-
tions. the other exhibits. such as
bolting cloth for the sitting of flour in
mills, big mechanic files from Val
lorbes, Naudl, and others, being merely
on view. In Agricultural building
there IS n small exhibit. where some Of
the choicest products Of Switzerland.
sUch as her far-famed absinthe and
kirschwasser, her chocolates. etc, are
kept on view. Then there is an ex-
hibit which VIII interest our scientists
and medical professors as soon as the
chronological building win be thrown
open TO inspection. This has been
sent by Kroneclzer and Bannwerth. of
Berne, and Kollmann, Of Basel, three
noted scientists. and it shows sections
OF the human larynx and other objects.
Just west of Horticultural hall Swift
zerland has built a house of glass
brick. new kind. and suitable for the
construction Of hothouses and other
buildings, and this is likewise an ex-
hibit
But Manufactures building shows
little Switzerland in all her glory.
Her section lies right on the main
avenue that divides that enormous
pile from north 70 south. and never fails
TO attract attention. Altogether some
0.o0o square feet are made wise use of
here The decorations employed to en-
hanee the effect of the exhibits are not
very expensive, but quite effective
the walls inelosing the section being
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
TWO FINE RETREATS.
Tho l:.chixan and Wisconsin State
Buildings
They are Among the Most Convenient
state Houses AT jackson RarE-HoE
They Are Finished anc Arranged
-Used for Club Purposes


iSpectll " crlcs fatr Letter.
Two beautiful and commodiOus club
houses have been provided for the
worlds fair visitors from the states OF
Michigan and Wisconsin Bounded by
the great bodies Of fresh water and
separated only by the blue waters Of
lake Michigan. these sister states have
selected sites IN close proximity on the
exposition grounds
Tho state building erected BY Michi-
ran Is located south Of the western
annex 20 the Fine Arts building at the
intersection of two Of the finest avenues
in jackson park It is an imposing
structure. three stories high, and I40x
100 feet Il ground area
A broad veranda shaded by forest
trees, Uaich make 1t a tempting
rl.ce of retreat 70 the weary and
heated visitor. extends almost around
the building. From the center 70 the
front. o-cr the main entrance on the
north. rises tower I3I feet high,
balconiea ard pierced By windows from
which - oxceIlent view may be OBJ
tainea os that section Of the ground.
At the TOP II is finished by the ancient
tine piece, warning all Of the passing
hours, as they wander through the
avenues and buildings
The 5aildine represents an outlay Of
SO. 600, and IS constructed wholly Of
Michigan material Ghe exterior Is
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

and phases OF the noon. In the center
Is the coat OF arms of Mexico.
Falling from the crown Is the can
opy, the upner curtain Of crimson bro
caded silk lined with white brocade.
Along the border IS embroidered the
coat OF arms Of the principal cities OF
Mexico in gold thread. The coat Of
arms Of the City Of Mexico is en-
broidered on . shield Of silk and is
suspended over the chair. This cur
tain represents the Spanish domina-
ton, period Of three hundred years.
The second curtain represents the
republic, a time Of peace, and it is
crimson plush lined with white bro
csde. Its border is embroidered in
roses and laurel with gold and silver
thread The chair Of red silk IS
placed on raised platform covered
with red cloth. The legs Of the chair
are formed from the head and wings OF
the eagle. On the back Of the chair IS
the monogram "R M@-Republic of
Mexico-interwoven with the Laurel
wreath
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
To Illustrate ysgotablo Foods.

The British section Of the liberia
arts division at the worlds fair has
granted to the Vegetarian Federal
union large wall space to show pic
lures and diagrams illustrating the
fruits. nuts. grains and other natural
products advocated by the union for
human food. Miss May Yates, Eng
lish commissioner Of the union, IS de
sirous Of securing the loan OF any
pictures or diagrams bearing on the
subject that they may be placed in the
collection. She may be addressed at
the liberal arts division, British sec
tim CnInml-lan aNnn.itinn
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
MEMCO's GOLDEN CHAIR.
Sow to BE Seen in the woman's Building
at the Fair.

Vow 10 BE seen In the v om2n's building
at the Fair.
4 great feature Of Mexieo's fair ex-
hibit ) the beautiful throne chair and
canopy placed in the center Of the
north end Of the Gallery Of Honor in
the Woman's building. 1t was the
work Of the Young women in the nor
NAL school Of the City OF Mexico, and
was loaned by Mrs Diaz, the wife Of
the president of the republic. The
chair belongs to the National palace
and IS placed in the salon where the
president receives all foreign ministers
on state occasions.
The chair and canopy were exhibited
in the exposition of Paris in 1889 and
received two gold medals and one
grand prize At the New Orleans ex-
position it received three gold medals
and a grand diploma Of honor. The
throne seat is constructed TO represent
three periods in the history of Mexico.
The crown plated with gold typifies
the Aztec epoch. and it is carved with
signs representing the months, year
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

sn- Isdies drawing-room mas hard
wood ceiling and floor. A large center
nnoquctte rug in tan with pink floral
design covers the floor. The walls are
frescoed IN rose pink shading into
terra Gotta A piano, easy chairs IN
rattan and upholstered material writ
ing desks and large mirror eoNpiete
the furnishings Of the room In the
center room, on the second door are
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
nigh Appreei,flo,

Miss Mandy lin the California build.
ingl-Nou don't mean to tell me that
that man on horseback IS made cf
prunes?
Cousin Gabe-That's what. Man and
horse both built out Of prunes. Looks
purity fine. don't he?
Miss Mandy with fervorl-He looks
good enough 20 eat,-Chieago Tribune.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
An Anchor to Min.lnnrd.

"Going to the worlds fair, Of eourseF
''Ies-self-protection-"
"How 500"
ITO stave of the fellows VINO win
want 10 tell me all about it for the rest
of my natural life. Puck.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
We TELL YOU

nothing new when we state that DO pays 90 engage
"a permanent, most healthy -ld pleasant bust
ness, thai returns profit Tor every days work.
such D. tie business we offer the working Glass.
We teach them 4ou t1 make money rapidly, and
guarantee every one gs ip follows our Instructions
faithfully the making ~ 100000 "A month
EFery one who takes hold now aud works viii
surely and eeaiir Increase their earnings, there
can De no question about ir- Others now at work
sre doing DO. and you- rraier. can 30 the same
ever iIai che clauee tu secure. You viii make n
grave mistake ID uu ill t1 give 10 trial ar once
II SON grasp the situation. and art quickly, rau
viii directly and yourself in a most prosperous
uu-iut~s. ar which vou cam surt.r make aud save
iar-- Sums 0t money. Tie Results oi only few
hours Wor@ WiA uiieu equal a weeks aaee--
" neither sou are Ula 0T Young. man or woman, it
makes lla uIercur, tiO as We tell yQu, and sue
cess WiA meet you 80 the very start Neijhsr
experience ur capital ucce~sary. Those who work
for are rewarded Why not write odaT for
fal. particulars, free 4. q. ALLEN 4 co.
Box No. 4sO, Augusta, Ne
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

4 flea is provided with genuine Ian
Get the knife inclosed in case in the
head of the insect, the case opening
sideways. Ike that of razor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

Inc OnIY AcI1On-
Lives there q man with soul so dead
Who never 90 himself hath said:
IN go 20 the worlds fairs'
II such there De-. 60 mark him vel,
And though his garments may be swell,
No Doodle lurketh there.
T,rr1-h
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

There are also smaller rooms used for
committee and Office work. On the
third floor are several sleeping-rooms.
In the interior Of the building al
each end have been placed two statues
Of heroic size modelled IN staff At the
close Of the exposition they VIII be
east in bronze and marble. The one
II the east represents The Genius
Of Wisconsin" and is q work OF a
young lady who has natural genius
without instruction. The subject IS
syInbolized 10y a female figure standing
upon a rock. Her left arm eneircles
the neck OF an eagle, ''Old Abe, which
stands up0n point Of the rock and
her head rests against his breast, his
right wing stretching proteetingly
over her. The fillet on her brow Is
inscribed with the motto OF the state;
Forward" MAMIE STUII-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
French Band NAY visit chicago.

The decision Of the French military
authorities against allowing the cand
Of the Republican guards TO go TO Chi
cago Is likely 10 be reconsidered- Gen.
Loizillon, secretary of war, has the
subject under advisemeut and IS likely
eventually TO approve of the projected
Journey
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
EASTWARD.

For rates. MAPS. &c, 90 70 Ticket Agent or al
dress Thos Z Watt. p. A. ". D. 10 Fifih Ave
uue PittsUurch. Pa
:. II. PRENOST. J. r. WOOD.
tienl Manager. Gen I Pass Agt
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12


rfot
heir Gzg
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
DENNSYLNANIA RAILROAD.
SCHEDULE II EFFECT DEC. Is. lsg2
EASTERN STANDARD TIME
WESTWARD.

CONDENSED SCHEDULE
Trains arrive and depart from the station at
JOhnstOwu as follows.
Westward.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

Sunday c0muGfui7a-somerset sol p. N.
lockwood 5-25 ? m,
sDaily.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

SuuigV OHllf-Iohustowu $50 A. m, HOOversville
e.i6 a. ~, Stoyestown $50 r. NJ. Somerset
I9I A. m, Redwood los z. ~
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-28
FACTS FOR FARMERS.

EARLY pork generally commands the
best prices.
BI-sULPHIDE of carbon is death to the
grain weevil.
A STRONG decoction of tobacco is a
good thing for lice on stock.
THE winter promises to be long and
severe, which means more feed for the
stock.
If evergreens stand where the water
will get round them and freeze in win
ter, do something to prevent it.
IT requires careful, shrewd manage
ment to make the farm anywhere near
"a paying investment in these times.
The apple crop is short and the
quality is not very good. Apples, it
would seem, would bring a good price
before spring.
IT is all nonsense to say that only
poor farmers declare that farming does
not pay. 1t can't pay at present prices
of farm products.
AMERICAN consuls in Europe have
been instructed by the government TO
ascertain how the foreign markets for
American wheat can be improved.
The boy who intends to be farmer
should be constant reader OF agri-
cultural newspapers and books and
should become a student, when possi-
BILE, in an agricultural college Farm
ers' Voice.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-28
Practical Jokes of u Crow.

The crow has always loved mischief,
but his pranks have not always been
malicious. as were too many of the
jokes of bird that bore the name of
Richie-which, as pet name for birds,
was surely not an Improvement upon
time-honored Dicley. This crow used
to be fed on biscuit and water from his
mistress window, and it was not an
uncommon thing for him to seize the
tumbler in his bill and dash it to the
ground. Sometimes he would enter
room on the sly, and amuse himself
by taking the corl1s out of bottles and
pouring their contents over the car
pet, or by scattering pins, papers, let
tiers, ornaments and the like on the
floor. One day he few away with
pencil and perched on tree close by.
To punish him his mistress refused to
know him. and pushed him away from
the window the next time he came for
food. In short time he returned,
bearing the stolen pencil unframed,
except that the rubber end piece had
vanished. Gravely laying it down on
the window sill, he bowed and cooed
in his best style as if to say: Come
now, let us be friends again.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-28

moss and a sort of brown silky mass of
threads or fibers from plant, and
lined with few small feathers. One
of these nests was found in q tree that
was cut down. All the nestlings but
one were killed by the fall
Mr.. Motley, who tells us all we know
of the bird, took the one little bird
that was left alive, and succeeded by
great care in bringing it up, feeding it
first on rice and bananas. AS soon as
it was strong enough it was placed in
a small cage. Although very restless,
never being for moment STILL it was
quite tame and fearless, and would sit
upon the finger without trying to fly
away; and although it's whole body,
feathers and all, might have been shut
up in a walnut, it would peck at a
finger held out to it with great fierce
ness.
1t is strange that two birds SO much
alike as the fiower-pickers Of Australia
and those of Borneo should differ so in
disposition and habits.-St. Nicholas.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-28
Grass for Wet Ground.

Red top grass is the best kind for
damp, sandy land, as it will not be
hurt by flooding for some time Tim
othy will do well on damp ground if it
is fertile; it does not matter how rough
it is. OF the red top. twenty-four
pounds per acre is commonly sown, of
timothy ten pounds. AS soon as the
ground is cleared of the wood it may be
we'll torn up by a sharp-toothed har-
row, gone over two or three tunes, and
then the seed may be sown. After this
a lighter harrow, or brush harrow
may be used to cover the seed.
No other seed need be sown The best
time will be in the spring for the seed
ing. but the clearing may be done now.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-28
How Many Bees Make a pounag

The question is answered in a recent
NUM- Der of the American Agriculturist.
Careful weighing shows that an ordi-
nary bee, not loaded, weighs the one
tive-thousandth part Of pound, SO
that it takes five thousand bees, not
loaded, to make a pound. But the
loaded bee, when he comes in fresh
from the fields and flowers loaded with
honey or bee bread, weighs nearly
three times more, that Is to say, he car
ries nearly twice his own weight. OF
loaded bees there are only about /, 500
in the pound An ordinary hive of bees
contains from four to five pounds OF
bees, or between twenty thousand and
twenty-five thousand individuals; but
some swarms have double this weight
and number of bees.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-28
august.
Flower

Zone of my neighbors, Mr.. john
Gilbert, has been sick for long
time. All thought him pastrecovery-
He was horribly emaciated from tina
inaction of his liver and kidneys
1t is difficult to describe his appear
ance and the miserable state of his
health at that time. Help from any
source seemed impossible. He tried
your August Flower and the effect.
upon him was magical. Itrestored.
him to perfect health to the great
establishment of his family and
friends" John Quibell, Holt, Ont. q.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-28

Nap and have been comrades trusty
When the luck was low and the luck wss
high;
And I've found him friend who never turned
rusty,
And who should know him better than ~
Come smooth or rough, come fair or foul
weather
Cloud or sunshine, black or bright
Old Nap and we stand together,
And shoulder to shoulder we fight our
fght
It's a tough ngh;, too. sir you'd better be-
lieve,
Yes it's rough on US both when times are
hard,
But when fortune looks up. why, we receive
With thanks and welcome, Tor self and
Excuse my slang, sir; when ones in the thick
of it.
Out and about, morn, noon and night,
Why it's hard, don't you know, TO lose the
trick Of it.
And tx up ones language quite polite.
Hungry you bet, Yes, know how 1t feels,
sir
And so does the dog, here; don't you. old
chap?
Guess you've never gone days without one
square meal, sir
Well we've done II often, me and Nap
But when there's been plenty, I've never spared
Though ANT going myself to praise)
And bite and sup we've always shared 1t;
We've Toasted and tasted through good and
bad days
Life is hard TO. boy in this New York town,
Though working early and working late;
And it's easy enough TO get dragged down,
sir,
If you don't watch out and keep square and
straight
For hunger and cold are terrible foes, sir,
And knock at your ribs with merciless force;
And when troubles set In like food, you know,
1t needs stout heart to stem its force.
There's many Of US are youngsters only,
With only youngsters strength at best;
And often the world looks mighty lonely,
And you long to be shut of 1t all and rest
That's In winter though mostly, when things
look dullest
But when the spring chips round again.
And life, so to speak, flows at its fullest
Why you clean forget black winters reign
And then the great city street, square and
garden,
Looks finely under the clear blue sky
And I'd say to Nap-f the same you'll par
"Well. Nap, old matey. how's this for higbf"
And say again, and you'll pr'aps admit, sir
Though boy, that speak from experience,
There's no chum like q dog for downright grit
sir,
And for square behavior and human sense.
He'll never go back on you. never turn crusty,
He's the best kind OF comrade on this wide
earth:
Through sun and shadow, faithful and t rusty,
He'll stick to you honest for all he's worth
Golden Days
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-28
THE FLOWER-PlCKERS.
They Are Very Small and Live High Up In
the Trees.

They Are Very Small and Live High Up In
the Trees.
Few of the people who live in the
great island of Australia have ever
seen a hower-picker, although many
have lived for years beneath the lofty
trees upon which this little bird builds
its pretty nest. The fact is the flower
picker lives SO high up among the top
most twigs of the tallest trees, and is
SO small, and so seldom descends even
to the lower branches, that, in spite of
its rich scarlet breast. it never attracts
notice, and, indeed, cannot often be
seen by the naked eye at the distance
from the ground at which it usually
builds it's nest Sometimes a person
standing beneath one of the great
trees growing upon the bank of a creek
or river, where these birds are to be
found, will hear a pretty warbling
song, unlike any he ever heard else
where; but unless he knows the habits
of the bird, and is a skillfui hunter, he
can scarcely hope to catch a glimpse of
the singer snugly hidden away among
the thickly growing leaves far above
him.
The nest of the flower-picker is very
beautiful; it is made of the cotton-like
Innings of the seed-pods of Australian
shrubs and is perfectly white, SO that,
as it swings in the breeze, it looks like
a SNOWFALL hanging on some wild vine
or climbing plant
There is another kind of flower
picker that lives in the island of Bor-
neo. The little birds belonging to this
species, unlike their timid Australian
cousins, make their homes in low
brushwood, and are SO fearless that
they will allow themselves to be al.
most touched before they take flight.
The Malay people, who live in the part
of Borneo where these birds are found,
call them sparks" because the male
bird, when darting about among the
bushes, really looks as bright as a flash
of fire. The nest of the flower-piclser
of Borneo is about the shape and size
of goose-egg. 1t is built of fine green
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-28
Wonderful Child in China.

The marvellous child mentioned in
the Chinese classics who, at four years
old, was able to recite the three hun
dred verses of the Tang poetry, as
well as the Ancient Book of Odes, has
been eclipsed by an infant prodigy of
the same age, who presented himself
at the recent Licentiate examinations
in Hong Kong as a candidate for
literary honors. The Panyu Chehsien
personally examined this tiny candi-
date, and found that the child could
write a concise essay on the subject
that had been given him, although, of
course. in an infantile scrawl. 1t is
observed by local commentator that
it now remains only for the literary
chancellor to pass" the prodigy ere
he can be styled as having entered
the portals of the Dragons gates
That is, obtained the degree "Siu-tsa1,"
Or l:c ntiate.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-28
THE WEAVER BIRD.
He's the Smartest Architect of the Feath-
cred World.

He's the Smartest Architect of the Feath-
cred World.
Most children have seen the pretty
cuplike nests our little birds make in
the hedges, but do not suppose you
would ever guess that the curious
things hanging to the end of the branch
in the picture are nests also, yet such
they are. They are the homes of the
African weaver bird, and are made Of
grass fiber.
The nest is placed in the hollow at
the bottom Of the bulblike part at
taclied to the tree. The long tube GO
ing down so near the water is not made
until the nest is finished. When the
bird gets into it's house it has to alight
on the outside and then creep down
the tube till it gets to the opening at
the bottom, then it creeps up inside,
and SO reaches it's nest. Perhaps you
wonder why this little bird puts such a
troublesome sort of entrance to it's
house. and why it builds it hanging
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-28
FARM AND GARDEN.
HAULING CORN FODDER.

A Number of Devices Calculated to
Tighten the Work.
In answer to a number of inquiries
as to the best means of hauling corn
fodder, several devices are illustrated
by the Orange Judd Farmer, by which
the loading and unloading is made
easier. Part of them have been pub
lished before, but for the benefit of
new readers and others who have for
gotten how to construct them they are
again presented. Fig. 8 explains itself.
1t consists of an ordinary hay rack
with a post and lever which works
upon pivot arranged upon the back
part A strong rope is tied about the
shock and the hook upon the chain at
the upper end of the lever placed under
it. The shock is then lifted upon the
rack by this means. Leave the rope