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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28
One Million Who will Have TO be
Bachelors.

A recedt statement Of the eensns bu-
reau shows that there were in 1890, in
round numbers, 100000 more males
than females in the United States, in
total population Of % 623 30. Reference
to the previous census shows anexcess in
1850 Of sSI ,s57 in po. ulatioR Of 50,ll5,-
7S3. Thus while the excess Of males in
ten years increased seventy per cent
the population Of the country increased
only about twenty-five. These facts will
afford q surprise to many persons VINO
have thought hat there were more fe-
males than males in this country espee-
tally so, since the excess Of the latter
over the former has increased 50 rapidly.
Undoubtedly the impression that fe-
males outnumbered the males, was OBJ
tanned more by observation in this P0r-
ton of the country, than by any actual
statistics.
II is a fact that such is the case in many
OF the eastern and Atlantic coast states.
The census bureau statement says that
in the District of Columbia women out
number the men as 10 to 100. This IA
ito is closely followed by that of Massa-
chusetts which is l05 TO 100; by that of
Rhode Island, IO5 to 100; North Caroli-
ma and Maryland, lO2 to 100; Connect
cut, New Hampshire, New York, South
T.~,lsuo o,,I N-srrsr,T, TQI - Tnl I'm
the other hand in Alabama, Georgia,
Missippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Della
ware, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana,
Maine, Vermont, Illinois. Florido, Mis-
souri,, Wisconsin, Iowa, Arkansas, Min
nesota, Michigan, Texas, Kansas, Ne
braska, the DAkOtas, and all the Pacific
coast states, the proportion Of women TO
men is from % per cent. to 80 per cent.
In Pennsylvania the males outnumber
the females 100 to %.
Inquiry into the causes which lead TO
an excess of males over females, discoy-
ers first that the male birth rate is high
er than the female, as 100 is to 81. Next
that immigration for years has shown a
greater percentage Of males. Were not
the death rate among males 80 much
higher than among females. due to acci-
dental causes, violent habits and public
disorder, their excess would be even
greater than it now is. How long males
will continue their advantage Of num-
bers over females, and to what degree, de-
pends too on the freedom from vices and
destructive habits maintained by the fe-
males themselves, not only as regards
their own lives but those Of offspring
But to recur, the preponderanceo Of eth
er sex in any state or locality, appears TO
depend upon the nature Of the industrial
employ ments. In the District of Column
bis, the excess Of females is largely due
to the women in government employ in
Massachusetts, and other New England
states, to the cotton and wooden estab-
lishments; in New York, to manufactures
and clerkships; and so on. On the 9TH
er hand male proGomination in the Pa
cifc coast states is due TO the employ
ment Of Cinnamon, especially in Califor-
MIA, and to mining and agricultural oper-
ations. Permaneney and diyersihcation
OF industries, viii, however, tend to bal
ance the sexes. Another census will IN
doubtedly show considerable changes in
the proportions west and south.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28

and he forsOok lucrative position TO ac-
cept a much inferior one in San Francis
co. 1t was merely that be might bid
adieu 10 scenes forever embittered to him
by Marcia's conduct.
\ year passed -fge-ten. The trouble
Of his youth became only a sad dream.
At forty he married a woman younger
than himself, and very handsome.
There was no romance between them
but there was much honest affection.
at is what all love affairs end in" RO-
land Lester used to say to himself; but,
for all that, he knew that he had missed
LIES sweetest episodes.
San Francisco had grown great deal
since Roland Lester settled there, and
more professional men had mingled with
the miners. One day, as he hurried along
the street, anxious to get home to dinner
he suddenly stood still and stared at
figure advancing toward him. 1t was
gaunt and active. Its clothes fitted close
ly to its person. 1t had sallow skin,
long black hair, and black eyes, like to
small jet beads in a sea of pale yellow.
1t had, above all, an evil expression, vail
ed by affected saintliness.
doctor Luizl" gasped Roland Lester.
lie turned and stared after him. He
lifted his fist and shook it in the air. He
uttered an expression of hate and indig
nation.
"Amen." said a voice behind him. Il
see you know something of that fellow
LUZ"
"And your said Lester.
ooh, /" said the other. That fel-
low ought to be ordered out of town.
He is a quack Of the worst sort. My wife
had a friend who was his victim-Miss
Marcia Murray. He made a pray Of i'm
aginative women, and kept them for his
patients when they were really perfectly
well. This girl had little mole on her
neck. tie told her it was a cancer. He
doctored her for cancer for five years,
At last she had sense enough TO doubt
him. Another physician healed the sore
the fellow had made in few weeks. But
my wife told me hejhad ruined the girls
life. She was engaged to some one whom
she was very fond, and broke the en-
gagement the day he told that lie about
the cancer"
"GOod heavens was that the reason ?"
cried Roland.
"Yes. You know she felt as a woman
would about such thing" said the
other.
1--WE must make the fellow GO" said
Roland Lester.
A little while after this Dr. Luiz made
his escape from san Francisco with his
life and his baggage and people wonder
ed that Lester should make himself 50
prominent in the affair His wife Won
dered most Of all, but he never took her
into his confidence.
It was long after this that some one
was speaking Of Marcia Murry.
"Going TO be married Why, fan
cied she would be one OF the single SIS
ters. She must be forty
"Yes," said some one else, "but you
see an old lover has returned from Cali
fornia- widower. And suppose she
never forgot him, and all that sort Of
thing. Anyhow, the wedding is to be
next wednesday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28
Which Did She wear2

They had been married three months
and the Odor Of the orange blossoms was
still sweet in their nOstrils. II was all
lovely dream. She was so kind and he
was so kind she WAS angel and he
was all the dear names she could think
Of Never a froxn, never cross word
had broken the soft, even echo Of the
marriage bells. Thus they believed that
they had come 10 live in Ethiopia forever
and ever, and they went and told all
their friends about it, especially those
who we're single.
He came home one evening with the
news that he had bought tickets to the
theatre. To see her thank him was to
behold beautiful illustration of the po-
et'stwoso souls theory. After supper he
went out and did not return until few
minutes before the time TO start. She
was just putting on her hat,
My dear he said, Il wish you would
not wear that white hat. DO not like
you in it. Won't you wear the black
one?"
Why, certainly, dearest" she eoOed
in reply. g. will DO whatever you say,
though the black hat is not suitable.
You know had the white hat made es-
pecially for the theatre. 1t is suitable at
no other time"
81 did not know that. We.r the
white one Of course"
No, want to please you. don't
care if people do say am 'tacky.'"
Then wear the white hat. That will
please me.
You know it won't. You are simply
making selfsacrifee.
Did 1 say SO ?"
No, dear, but"
but nothing. Wear the white hat
and say no more about it.
You needn't get cross the eooing all
out Of her voice. "I'll wear the black
hat"
Gross? Do you really think I want
you to wear the black hat ?7
- Yes, OF you would not have talked so
much, was her crisp reply. Pm going
to wearit, too"
Wear the white one"
". won't"
You WILL" And so on until they
barely reached ths the theatre in time.
Now which hat do You think she wOIe?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28
The Blue Laws.

The words "blue laws" says the
Youths Journal, are often seenfn the
newspapers Of to-day, but just Why they
are thus named is known to comparative
ly few persons. We therefore name a
few Of them.
They were clled blue because they
were printed on blue paper. They be-
lOnged to the State Of Connecticut
Here are some Of them:
"NO one shall be freeman or have a
vote unless he is converted and a mem
Der Of one Of the churches allowed in
the Dominion"
"No dissenter from the essential wo.-
ship Of this Dominion shall be allowed
to give a vote for electing magistrates or
any officer"
"N0 food or lodging shall be offered
to a hereto"
NO one shall cross the river on the
Sabbath but an authorized clergyman"
"No one shall travel, cook victuals,
make beds, sweep houses, eat hair or
shave on the SObbAth day"
No one shall kiss his or her children
on the Sabbath or fasting days
"The Sabbath day shall begin at sunset
Saturday"
Whoever wears clothes trimmed
with gold, silver, bone OF lace above
one shilling ward, shall be presented
by the grand jurors, and the selectmen
shall tax the estate : 3OO0"
Whoever brings cards or dice into
the Dominion shall be fined ;.
NO one shall eat mince pies, dance,
play cards, or play any instrument Of
music except the drum. trumpet or
Jewsharp"
NO mao shall court 4 maid ia person
or by letter, without obtaining the
consent Of her parents E penalty for
the first OfFense, { 10 for the second, and
for the third, imprisonment during the
pleasure Of the Court"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28
Riding Home Without Money

The bright young man" must be set
down as being full Of resources as his
much quoted sister, the bright young
woman
One of the former escorted one Of tn
latter the other evening to a theater He
is a young Law student with more brains
than money at the present writing, and
he frequently counts pennies in making
an estimate Of expenses. On the even
ing in question he did so with such seant
margin that 4 call for a quarter to pay
for checking umbrellas more than ex-
hausted IT,
A sly search Of his pockets just before
they went up on the elevated sta ton to
take the train home produced only one
5-cent piece. Ii would never do 10 pro-
claim his dilemma TO Iis fair companion.
He could neither beg nor borrow the 9TH
er nickel at that time and place, and for
a moment he was desperate.
Then be took chance. As they were
about TO pass the ticket window he let
the young woman precede him, and
when he reached his hand through, say
ing two please" he lett his solitary coin
and his pOcket-knifs in front Of the tick
ct seller. That fnnetionary glanced up
quickly, took in the situation, and with
out an instant's hesitation passed out the
two bits of Pasteboard.
Everybody was satisfied. The agent
had good knife for a trifling sum, the
future barrister had escaped a mortifca-
ton, and the young woman remained
0lissfully Ignorant Of the whole transac-
ton, as it was desirable she should
". J.. T7Eles.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28
The Midnight Sun.

From the last days Of May to the end
of July, in the northern part Of this
land, the sun shines day and night upon
its mountains, fords, rivers, lakes, for
ests, valleys, towns. villages hamlets,
fields, and farms and thus Sweden and
Norway may be called the land Of the
midnight sun. During this period Of
continuous daylight the stars are never
seens the moon appears pale, and sheds
no light upon the earth. Sumner is
short, giving just time enough for the
Wild flowers to grow, to bloom and to
fade away, and barely time for the hus-
bandman to collect his harvest, which,
however is sometimes nipped by a
summer frost.
4 feg weeks after the midnight sun
has passed, the hours Of sunshine
shorten rapidlAand by the middle Of
August the air Becomes chilley and the
nights colder, although during the day
the sun IS warm. Then the grass turns
yellow, the leaves change their color,
wither and fall the swallows and 9TH
er migrating birds fly towards the south /;
twilight comes once more; the stars,
one by one, make their appearance,
shining brightly in the pale blue sky
the moon shows itself again as the
queen Of the night, and lights and
cheers the long and dark days Of the
Scandinavian winter.
The tiG.e comes at last when the sun
disappears entirely from sight; the
heavens appear in blaze Of light and
glory, anu the stars and moon pale be-
fore the aurora borealis.-Du Ctadtfs
~L1,d Of he Midnight S,oa."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28
BE TRUE.

o friend, or foe, or lover,
Be true
Though none thy faith discover.
Be grnei
Though men should mock the for thy pains.
And sreck thy work and Wresi thy gains,
BE true, be true
> Md youths seducing pleasures
Be true
Mid manhoods golden treasures,
Be true
When age Is duning every sense,
And tempting 10 indifference,
Be true, be true.
When all is fair arounl thee.
BE true,
When health aud hope have crowned thee.
Be true
when quick the pulse and full the life.
And strength rejoices in the strife.
Be true, be true
When doubt and dread o'ertake thee.
Be true
Though all the world forsake the,
Be true
Should sickness smite thee in thy bed,
Or speed thy dearest TO the dead,
Be true. be true
When night is blaekest Ger thee,
Be true
When yawns the grave before thee,
BE true
When God CLEANS downward from the height,
And opens out the infinite.
Be true be true
: ( r.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28

Hon. ". V. Lucas, Ex-State Auditor Of
Iowa, SAYS have used ChsmberiaiH's
Cough Kennedy in my family and have
no hesitation in saying il is an excellent
remedy. believe all that IS claimed
for il. Persons afflicted with cough or
cold will find it friend" There . no
danger from whOoping cough when fhis
remedy is freely given g Rni 50 csn
hoftlas f,r sala
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28

have been sufferer from catarrh for
~ years. found immediate reliefin the
use Of Ely's Cream Balm. Since using il
/ have not suffered moment from head
ache, sore throat or loss Of sleep, from
which previously suffered, caused by
eatarrh. consider your Balm a vslua-
bic remedy. z. G. yassar, % Warren St.
NY.
Ely's Cream Balm is worth its weight
in gold as a cure for cat2rrh. One bottle
cured mes. A. Lowell. Franklin, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28
suckIens $ Arnlca Save.

The best Salve 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. II is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
p cents per box For sale by J. \. Sny-
der.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28

The following item, clipped from the
Fl. Madison, Iowa DemOcra,, contains
information well worth remembering
~Mr. John Roth, Of this city, who met
with an accident a few days ago, sprsin-
ing and bruising his leg and arm quite
severely, was cured by one 80 cent bottle
of Chamberlain's Pain Balm.7 This
remedy IS without an equal for sprains
and bruises and should have a place in
every household.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28

Just as sure as tho weather com =
there will be more or less bowel COM
plant in this vicinity. Every person al d
especially families ought TO have some Ie-
liable medicine at hand for instant use in
case Il is needed. A = or 80 cent bottle
Of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Di-
arrhgI Remedy isl Just what you ought
to have and all th4t you would need,
even for the most severe and dangerous
cases. II is the best, the most reliable
and most successful treatment known
and IS pleasant TO take.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28

The happies. moment ofa mans life
he said, tenderly, "is when he knows be
has won a girls heart" "Is it?" she
shyly asked. "Yes," be replied, ~Now
tell me what is the happiest moment in
q womans lifeT' She blushed and hung
her head. "Tell me >" he whispered.
@You won't think me too bold ?" Ger
tainly not" "When she's asked to name
the day.7
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28
A STRANGE CASE.
How an Enemy was EoiIed.

The following graphic statement will he
read With Intense interest: Il cannot ot--rriAe
the numb. creepy sensation that existed in NY
arms. hands aud legs. / had 20 rub and beat
those parts until they were sore. tooVercome
in measure the dead feeling hat had taken
possession Of them Ia addition. ! had a
strange weakness in my back and anuuIG my
waist. together with an indeScrlbab.c 'guae.
feeling in my stomach. Physicians said 10
was creeping paralysis, from which, accord
ing to their universal conclusion, there i no
rehef. Once IL fastcns upon a person. tilcy
shy. Ii continues its inSidlOus pFogFess ulti
IL reaches q vital point and the snEercr dies
such was my prospect ] had been uoctoring
a year and haif steadily. but with no par-
ocular benefit. when ! saw an ADVERTISEMENT
Of nr Miles Restorative NerviEe. procured a
bottle and began using it, Marvellous a. 10
hav seem, but "a few days had passed before
every hit Of that creepy feeling bad let me,
and there las not hecu even thc slightest
indication Of its return l now feel a.
well as l ever did. and have gained ten
pounds in weight. though ] had run down
from 10 60 133. -Four Others have used lbr.
Miles Restorative Nervine on my rccomcn-
VlatiOn, and it has been as satisfactory in their
cases a. in mine. james Kane. La Rue, o.
Or. Miles Restorative NcrVine l. sold by all
druggists on positive guarantee, or sent
direct by the DR.. Miles Medical Co, Eiklari,
Ind. on receipt Of price, y per bottle, SIX
bottles for =, express prepaid II Is Tree from
opiates or dangerous drugs
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28

He-Miss Laura, went you sing some
thing? heard Mr.. Fits say that he
Oiten enjoyed your singing. she-Mr.
Fits Why, don't know him at all.
He--Weil, that is queer. He lives about
three blocks from here.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28
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. Il is
put up in 25 and 50 cent boxes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28
Read What Mr.. Fred Wallace
Has to Say.

MsYEEs' DRCe Co, Oakland, Nd.
GENTLEMEN II wish to express my an
preciatiOn Of the merits Of your Caiarrh
Cure. have suffered with eaiarrh for
Ave years, and can truly say it has given
me more relief than ANY other medicine
1 have tried. and it will undoubtedly ef
feet permanent cure. All il needs is a
fair and impartial trial to establish its
university. Very truly,
FRED WALLAcE,
Mill Point, W. Va.
II has cured Mr.. Wallace Of one Of the
worst cases Of catarrh on record, with a
heavy discharge Of the throat. One bot
tie is guaranteed to cure. It viii cure
you, otherwise no charge. For sale by
ali druggists. Price 81.
Tor sale by u. W. BENFoRD and J. NJ !.
LoUTHER, Somerset, Pa, and DAVID GuD-
NER, lockwood, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28

Health, comfort and neatness are the
things to be sought hen building pOul-
try aouse.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28

4 safe and sure cure for catarrh and
hay fever is Mayors Magnetic Catarrh
Cure. A three months treatment for 81,
and absolutely guaranteed. It is used
by yapor inhalation, and is the only med
icine that reaches the affected parts and
sure 10 cure. For sale by all druggists.
For sale by q. W. Benford ard Dr. j.
NJ Louther, Somerset, Pa, and David
Gildner, lockwood, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28

Is your experience that cooked or
soaked corn IS better than dry, hard corn
for hogs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28

Well, the widow s1sd the elitor.7
sect anything p"
One hundred dollars Bat she didn't
have it long"
Whyg'
The editor married her"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised druggist
to sell DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds, upon this
condition. If you are afflicted with
cough, cold, or any lung, throat or chest
trouble, and will use this remedy as di-
rected, giving it a fair trial, and expert
ence no benefit, you may return the bot
tie and have your money refunded. We
could not make this offer did We not
know that Dr.. Kings New Discovery
could be relied on. Il never disappoints.
Trial bottles free at J. \. Snyder's drug
store; large size SOC. AMI 81.
George said the elder Washington.
did you chop this tree down with your
hatchet?"
Papa replied the little fellow, "fath-
er do not ak me-"
Whereupon the father clasped his son
70 his bosom proudly.
You will be the great American hu-
morist," he said.
But the elder Washington was griev-
iously disappointed. The son never rose
higher than the presidency.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28

Jinks was young man who had been
married a year, and he was telling a
friend how difiident he was when single.
Were you much embarrassed when
yoI popped the question: asked his
friend.
Embarrassed? Well l should say l
was. lowed 81 800 for board and cloth
es and one thing or another, and didn't
have a darned cent to pay it with"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28
Farm and Garden Notes. .

Pigs should suekle until ten weeksOld.
The older the animal the more costly
q pound Of grain.
The flock enjoy summer as well as win
ter comforts,
Are there waste places in the pasture
Give them a coat Of manure.
There are family traits and likenesses
in sheep as much as in humans.
No, No Everybody can't be a good
shepherd they are not made that way.
Never refuse good cash offer when
you have anything of the horse kind to
sell.
Salt and wood ashes in reach Of hogs
are beneficial. They are good for horses
also.
Many man is q success as a wool
grower and can't tell why to save his
life.
One thing can be relied upon about
sheep manure-there are no weed seed
in it.
Have some pasture held in case you
need it further on when dry weather
comes.
The neglect given the chicks now can
not be overcome with good care by and
by.
Make your flock what your wife is
the best, prettiest and the envy of every
body.
Washington society last winter knew
a very selfsufIicient bachelor, who was
a Congressman. In certain lines he is
smart enough, but generally speaking he
needed about twice as much sense as he
usually displayed. One evening he was
talking to a sharp girl.
Il tell you. what it is" he said. Il
shall introduce a bill for the coinage of
halt cents"
~Why are You going to do it?' she
asked innocsntly. That's what you
have already"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28
FANCY
WORK.
Some GIeat Bargains in

some 6leat bargains In
IRISH POINT LUNCK
AND TRAY CLOTHS
Bought below cost of transportation
We are selling az great bargains white
and cOlOred Bedford Cord Table Cow
ers, stamped ready for working. Sing
ed Canton Flannel Table and Cush-
ion Covers, Singed Plush Cushion
Covers, Bargarran Art Cloth Table
and Cushion Covers, all stamped
with Newest Designs Hem-stitched
Hot Biscuit and Roll Napkins. A
new and large line of hem-stitched
Tray and Carving Cloths from 60cts
up.
Stamped Hem stitched Scarfs from 35cts
up. Table Covers from so cts. up. A
full line of Figured
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-28
YOHN o. kIMMEL,
ATrOENET-AT-LAW,

vii s,.end 70 al business entrusted 70 his care
fr -r1fr-el aud adjoining counties, with prom El-
- aud ndelIly. once On Main Cross street,
sflvg rr,lar's Book sI0re-