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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04
Benefits of Fiction.

Speaking at Lincoln, Eng, recently,
of the taste for reading which distin'
guished the present age, Professor
Jebb observed that regret had some
times been expressed that works of fic-
ton formed so large a proportion OF
the books borrowed from public libra.
ries. One of the best reasons for read.
ing novels was that they tended tO
keep the imagination alive, and the
torpor or extinction of the imagina-
tive faculty was much more serious
evil in practical life than was COM
monty recognized. A dormant imag.
inatiOn means a diminished power OF
understanding our fellow-creatures; il
involved narrowing of their human
sympathies, and this, in turn, implied
a contraction of their whole mental
horizon, with the consequent loss OF
efficiency for the work of life. The
supporters of library such as that
ought not to feel any encouragement
if the lighter literature, and especially
the fiction, were found to be very large
ly i'm demand.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04
Dent be too Ambitious.

Don't think because somebody YOU
know has wheeled a century" that
you must do it too. There is really
very little satisfaction in riding 100
miles merely for the sake of saying
that you have done it. Ii any other
wheelman chooses To tire his muscles
and overstrain his heart for mere bit
of boasting, let him do it. I know
that most of Us are sorely tempted by
the century" folly. But think mo-
ment. If you owned fine thorough
bred horse, would you run the risk of
running him forever by speeding him
to the utmost limit of his strength for a
whole day? Yet is not your own health
more valuable to you than all the
horses in the world? -Hdper's Round
TstiJle.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04
Valuable Information to Miners.

The 1894 report of the Inspectors OF
Mines of Pennsylvania has JUS. been is
sued by the State Department of Internal
Affairs, and in that portion devoted to
the Sixth Bituminous District, composed
of Cambria, Somerset, and Indiana cOun-
ties, Josiah T. Evans, Inspector, we find
much information of local interest The
number of accidents last year WAS l3 fatal
and IL nOn-fatal, causing the bereave-
ment of widows and Is orphans. Six
new mines were opened and one was
abandoned There was one fatal acci-
dent to each 554 persons employed. and
one nOn-fatal to each 40S. Full details of
every accident are given. Nothing more
full in the line of information concerning
mines, operators and miners of ths dis
trict could be desired.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04

What Is believed 10 be fully devcl-
oped ease of leprosy was recently dis
covered by n New York physician.
The patient is "A Brazilian, and was
found backing boots in the streets Of
the metropolis.
The German Reichbank * said to
keep gold pieces as much as possible
from circulation, on the ground that
the wear of the coins foc:s up an annual
loss Of over Sloo,O0
The corporation Of Mayence has
decided to celebrate the 5OOth anni-
versary of the birth ofJohn Gutenberg,
the inventor of printing, with great
pOmp and spendor. The celebration
will take place in 1897, though it is not
agreed whether he was born in 1887
or in one Of the three years following.
Emperor Francis Joseph has accord
ed permission to women TO study med
ieine in the universities Of Hungary.
Mohammedanism consists of three
things: Islam, or resignation; Imam, or
faith, and Din, or religious rites. IL
may be reckOned significant that it has
long been known by only the first
named, Islam. Resignation to Kismet,
or blind faith, is its chief characteristic.
-Nct0 York Triblme.
y new game has been introduced
among bicyclers in Chicago which is
one Of the most dangerous yet attempt
ed by athletes. 1t is called royal cy-
cling, and is an attempt at the combi-
nation of football and bicycle racing.
Nine men are on each side, and a
bicycle wheel is used in place of foot
ball. As indoor bicycle races have
been very dangerous, and with lot Of
riders struggling for the lead on mar
row space are still more so, the game IS
likely to result in many bruises and
possibly broken limbs. The game i
neither interesting or useful, and can
not be too strongly cOndemned.-Ne10
York Post.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04

Geo. w. Jenkins, editor of the Santa
Maria Times" Cal, in speaking of
the various ailments of children said:
"When my children have Group there
is only one patent medicine that ever
use, and that is Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. It POSSESSES some medical
properties that relieve the little suf-
ferers Immediately. 1t is, in my Opin-
ion, the best cough medicine in the
market" If this remedy is freely
given as soon rs the croupy cough APP
pears it will prevent the attack. 1t is
also an ideal remedy for whooping
cough. There is no danger in giving
it to children, as it contains nothing
injurious. For sale by Benford' 5
Pharmacy. :.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04

Weather Signs.

\ rainbow in the morning is a shep-
herds warning.
When wrens are seen in the winter
expect plenty of snow.
If October is warm the following
February will be cold.
Much rain in October indicates
much wind i'm December.
III a cock crows more than usual and
earlier expect rain.
If it rains when the sun shines il
will rain the next day.
Nests of hornets hung near the
ground mean cold weather.
When rain comes from the west il
will not continue long.
Ifcats lick their bodies and wash
their faces, expect rain.
Early frosts are usually followed
by long, hard winter.
Fluttering bats and flying beetles
forecast fine weather.
The early arrival of the katydids
means severe winter weather.
Heavy white frost is sign that
warmer weather is coming.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04

The popularity Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and the high esteem
in which il j. held leads Us to believe
it to be an article of great worth and
merit. We have the pleasure Of giving
the experience Of three prominent
citizens Of Redondo Beach, Cal, in the
use of the remedy. Mr.. y. V. Trudeil
says: 81 have always received prompt
relief when / used Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy" Mr.. James Orchard
says: II am satisfied that Chamber
lain's Cough remedy cured my cold
Mr.. ]. NJ. Hatcher says: "For three
years have used CEamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family and its results
have always been satisfactory"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price - cents per box. For sale at
J. y. Snyder's drug store, Somerset,
Pa, or at Brallier's drug store Berlin,
Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04
School5oy Repartee.

The two youngsters stared hard at
one another.
What's de matter witcher?' cried
one. "Next time yer see me, nebbe
yer Il know me-
y sneer curled the others lips.
81 won't if Yer wash yer face. y
PhiIddelDkiQ CtL.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04

Papa-"Jack, what are you crying
about?" Jack-''The conjurer at the
circus to-day took five pigeons out Of
my hat and kept them for himself. -
Harper's Round Table.
He (waxing serious DO you be-
lieve in the truth Of the saying: Man
proposes, God dispOses'' She larchlyl
1T depends upon whom man pro-
poses to."-Brooklyn Life.
ats a cold day when / get left"
said the pawnbroker, as he hung up
the six hundred-dolla OvercOat on
which he had advanced four dollars.
''It's the other way with me-" aptly
remarked the overeoat.-N. V. Herald.
Carrie-"Oh, YES, you can fiatter
me 10 my face; but I heard that you
said | couldn't hold candle to Mamie
Styles" Harry-''I think must have
said you wouldn't for you know she
never did light up well. Boston
Transcript.
II suppose you have forgotten that
you owe me ten dollars" said Philips,
severely. ''No, / haven't retorted
Wilbur. II meant 10 have done 80, but
haven't succeeded as yet. Give me
time, old man, and will. -Harper's
Bazar.
Atlas your secretary returned
from his holiday" B.-"The poor fel-
low died suddenly on the top of Mont
Blame" A.-"Ah, he was a truthful
fellow. He told NE he would get up
in the world before he left it.''-Flie-
gcnde Blaetter.
"YOu can trust the man who sings
at his work" said the CHEEKY citizen.
''Yes." replied Sinnicker; II wish
some one would persuade the man who
works around my wOOdpile two or
three nights a week To sing loud
enough for me to hear him. Wash
ington Star.
His father-"Charles, it's time you
were fitting for college" Charles-''I
was going to speak to you about that
matter, pa. think about four new
suits would just about fix NE all right
for a starter, or, say three at the least.
There's nothing like being thoroughly
fitted, pa, is there
\ difference of very few days
makes great difference in all kinds of
crops some seasons. Clover sOwn Just
before a beating rain would become
imbedded in the soil and would grow
better and stand more dry weather than
if sOwn Immediately after the rain.
The man whose soil is a good, strong
loan, and who will give his orchard
extra care and attention, will make
more money from dwarf pears than
from the standard varieties; they
should be grated on the ounce, have
good culture, and the last years
growth kept trimmed back.
When Mrs. Fogg read in the paper
that link can be preserved from mold
by putting a Glove in the bottle" she
exclaimed with the gleam of joy which
comes of newly acquired information:
''There, now | know why David al
ways carries cloves in his yes; pocket"
Boston Trlnscript.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04

a preacher-lecturer is authority
for the statement that Brooklyn is
morally a worse city than New York.
Since reform struck New York forci-
bly, the City of Churches has become
quite play ground for the vicious
and the Mecca of all who thirst for
beer on the seventh day. Consoli-
dation may yet be Brooklyn's saliva
fiOn
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04

relies have been kissed they are put
back into the casket and the Sultan
seals it with his own seal. The casket
is left exposed to public view during
the remaining days of the fast; then it
is locked up in the strong boxes until
another wear goes by.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04

y. l.. Fitzpatrick, of Fillmore, Cal,
had the misfortune to have his leg
caught between a cart and "a stoEe and
badly bruised. Ordinarily he would
have been laid up for two or three
weeks, but says: "After using one
bottle Of Chamberlain's Pain Balm
began to feel better, and in three days
was entirely well. The peculiar sOOth-
ing qualities which Chamberlain :
Pain Balm Possesses 1 have never
noticed in any other liniment. take
pleasure in recommending it." This
liniment is also of great value for rheu-
matism and lame back. For sale by
Benfords Pharmacy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04

''What is that which should turn to, light ;
ing upon days like these.
Every door is barred with gold, and opens
but to golden keys"
The golden key, to which those who
desire to open the door of health, should
turn to in days like these, is DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
The poor mans pence can procure it.
The rich mans millions can buy moth
ing better.
Mrs. MEAL, of Crockett .NiIs, T,9n.,
had an attack of measles, which was
followed by bronchitis and pneumonia.
Her husband writes: al feel gratified
with the effect of your wonderful med
icine. / can recommend it to any
body, and feel / am doing them justice.
My wife was not able to perform her
household duties for six months. She
has used two bottles of Golden Medical
Discovery and is now able to do all
her work. / think it the finest medi-
cine in the world, and am gratefully,
your lifelong friend.
Yours sincerely,
j. B. NEAL"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04

1t is asserted that the reserves re-
Gently called out by the Turkish
Government, ostensibly for the pur-
pose of restoring order in Asia Minor,
are really being prepared for participa-
ton in the European war which the
Sultan and his ministers believe to be
inevitable.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04
A JOY DIVINE.

Ah. bring 1t not so grudgingly,
The gin thou bringest me.
Thy kind hands shining from afar
I.a; me In welcome see,
And know the treasure that they hold,
For purest gold.
Aud with glad fee. that linger not,
Come through the summer lana,
Through the sweet fragrance of the flowers
swiftly to where stand,
And in the sunshine let me wear
Thy token rare.
Fairer for me will be the day,
Fair all the days will be,
And thy rich gin upon my breast
VIII make me fair to see;
And beautiful, through all the years,
In joy and In tears.
All. come, and coming do not ask
The answering gift OF mine;
Thou hast the pride OF offering,
Taste now the joy divine,
And come, content TO pass to-day
Empty away.
Songs aud Other I'erSes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04

Reports from Germany Indicate that
electric plows, hoes and potato diggers
will 7oon be successfully at work in
that country. When the farmer has
nothing to do but touch button the
drift of population from the country to
the city will be reversed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04
Astonished at Ignorance.

American Maiden-Why il it that
Englishman say ''don't you know" 50
much i'm their conversation?
Visiting Englishman-It must be be.
cause they wonder why you don't,
don't you klow.-Pusk.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04
Simple Questions Simply Answered.

Why do people very often allow a
Cold To run ON? Because they think il
will wear away. Why does the Cous h
that at first caused no alarm become
deep seated and chronic? Because the
proper remedy was not used. The way
to break up any Cough or Cold, no
benefit you, is to try Pan-Tina, the
great remedy for Coughs, Colds and
Consumption. p and 30 cents at G. w.
Benford's drug store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04

The editor of a Missouri news
paper has offered years subscription
to his journal as prize to the young
woman who will write him the best
proposal of marriage.
Robinson Crusoe's musket is Of
fered for sale in collection of curiosi-
ties in Edinburgh that includes hun
dred and twenty instruments Of torture,
chiefly Spanish, and relies of Gustayus
AdOlphus, of Sweden.
One provision in new ordinance
for the regulation of bicycle riding
which is under consideration by the
San Francisco City Council prohibits
bicyclists from carrying on their ma
chimes any child under the age of six
years.
The Governor of the Punjab, in
India, has ordered that half the prison
ors in the jails there be kept on fresh
water, and half on boiled, records being
kept TO see whether the boiled water
has any effect in the way of preventing
ordinary sickness.--Ne,C York Medical
Record
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04
My heart leaps up when | behold

My heart leaps up when behold
A flower ever so rare:
SO was IL when my life began;
SO Is II now am man;
So let IL be when am old,
or let me die WordsrOrth.
What man with a heart would not
feel his heart leap on bcholding roses
blooming anew i'm his wife's cheeks? No
true man likes to see in his wife sal
low complexion, dull eye, and all the
Ills attendant upon the irregularities
and weaknesses" peculiar to the sex.
Happily these can be banished, and
the roses be ensured by the use of DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. For
nursing mothers or those about to be-
come mothers ii is priceless boon. 1t
lessons the pains and perils of child
birth, shortens labor, promotes the Sc
cretion of an abundance of nourish-
ment for the child, and shortens the
period of confinement.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04
Electric Bitters.

Electric Bitters is a medicine suited
for any season, but perhaps more gen
orally needed, when the languid ex-
hausted feeling prevails, when the
liver is torpid and sluggish aud the
need Of a tonic and Alternative is felt.
A prompt Use of this medicine has often
averted long and perhaps fatal bilious
fevers. No medicine will act more
surely in counteracting and freeing the
system from the malarial poison.
Headache, Indigestion, Constipation,
Dizziness yield to Electric Bitters. zoe.
and Sl.OO per bottle at J. \. Snyder's
drug store, Somerset, Pa, or at Brallier's
drug store, Berlin, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04
Why it is The Best.


Pdn-Ilna.
1T cures Coughs and Colds
2-S-rengthens weak LIng..
3-Relieves and cures Asthma.
4-Insures you against La Grippe.
5-Robs Group of its terrors.
6-Cures when all else fails. y and
80 cents.
Bottles of Pan-Tina ut G.. W. Ber-
fOrd's drug store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04

DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup
seems sent as special providence to
little folks. Pleasant to take, perfect
ly harmless, absolutely sure to give
instant relief in all cases of cod or
lung trouble,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04
Here Are a Few Hints,

Here Are q Few Hints,
But we have thousands besides. Perhaps
you will want nice Jacket or Cape.
Fine Beaver Jackets, half silk lined,
and velvet piped seams, $50.
All Wool Boucle Jackets, new box
front and storm collar, $1,000.
All Wool Beaver Double Cape, with
satin stitching around collar and cape,
800.
Astrachan Fur Capcs, with satin
lining, and full sweep, - inches long,
only $1,000.
A nice warm Shawl makes very
nice present for older people.
All Wool Shawls, 72x72 inches, in
greys, browns and scotch plaids, Sl.S5,
Sl.9S, SD $3.50, $40 and up.
A very desirable present in Gloves or
Hosiery. Ladies' . hook Kid Gloves
at 75c. and SlO0;7 hook or 5 button
gloves in all the new shades, and very
fine Kid at Sl.j0 and sI.75; an elegant
line of black suede and white mosque
taires.
Mems Scotch Wool Gloves-the kind
that's warm-50c Mems dog skin, in
all the fashionable shades, Sl.O0 Mems
Mocco Kid Gloves, Sl.50. Ladies fine
cashmere Hose, in either heavy or light
weight, at soc. Mems Merino Hose,
Iice, fine quality, soc. and 45c.
If it's Handkerchiefs OF Neckwear
YOU want, we have them-all styles
and qualities. Ladies Linen Initial
Handkerchiefs at l2lc. Ladies Fine
Embroidered Handkerchief at DC.
Ladies' Fine Silk Net and Ribbon Col
larettes at Sl.2j.
Coque Feather Collarettes, 75c.
Fine Ostrich Collarettes, $3.50; Os-
trich Feather Boas, 80 inches long,
$3.50.
Large line of Umbrellas of every
quality.
lifts books you are wanting you will
lAlib All lAlC b-Nl wins. iiA
nice binding. in our book department ;
also large line of Children's books.
In the China department you will
find all the latest and charming novel
ties in dainty china ware, such as Va
ses, Clocks, unique odd dishes for table
Use, Cups and Saucers, Jardinieres,
Lamps, etc. also Decorated Dinner
Sets, 100 pieces, at Sj.4S, and IL piece
Toilet Sets, S3.9S.
Every imaginable kind of Toys will
be shown on second floor. Bring the
children, they will enjoy it.
And, As you all know, full line of
Dress Goods, Silks and all kinds of Dry
Goods at lowest prices.
Fifth Avenue,
Between Wood and SmithfieId SITS.
NH
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04
IVoRYSQAP
IT FLOATS

Those who think that imported be the finest do know
that the materials Soap best be found anywhere
The vegetable oil of which
ship loads, from the other side of the world
T PRcTEs dG.xeac Co, ,ChL
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04
Campbell
& Smith
THE PEOPLES STORE,

\IOU will soon be thinking about get
ting your Christmas Presents,
and 10 doubt wondering what
you will want.
One of the great advantages this store
offers is such a variety of all kinds of
goods suitable for all ages and condi-
tons in life, therefore it is easy and
pleasant to select suitable gifts here.
Ii may be you will want TO buy num-
Der of articles at Twenty-Five cents, per-
haps some at Fifty cents; but it makes
no difference whether it be one dollar
or one hundred dollars you wish to in
vest in any one present, this is the store
TO find them in, and in abundant
variety
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ESTABLISHED 1877.
o'er4ns of Publication.
svery wednesday morning at
Pa0-'-. ann if paid in advance, otherwise
.,, invariably be charged
We -.,,,op will be discontinued until
70 - are paid up. Postmasters ne
81 S. notify US when subscribers do not
rsciins ,aDer will be held responsible
n, subscription
o. ,snoving nom one postoffiee 10
.sould give u. the name of the form
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u Somerset, Pa.
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DUFO0 ATIuKNEl-AT-LAW,
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',...i,.ss entrusted 20 his care win Oe AT
Al 's.,1fn plompJness anu HoS4i'''
v CIV. WALKER.
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III ATT0RNEYs-AT-LAW,
and NOTARY PUBLIC,
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o-s opposite Court House
IN B. SCCLL,
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o.... in Printing House Row, opposite Court
House
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04

Papa Jack, what are you crying
about?" Jack-"The conjurcr at the
circus to-day took five pigeons out Of
my hat and kept them for himself
Harper's Round Table.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-04

He waxing serious do you be-
lieve in the truth of the saying: Man
proposes, God dispOses,' She archlyl
1T depends upon whom man pro-
poses to.''-Brooklyn Life.