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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Marvellous Results.

From letter written by Rev. j.
Gunderman, of Dimondale, Mich, we
are permitted TO make this extract:
81 have no hesitation in recommending
DIR. Kings New Discovery, as the
results were almost marvellous in the
case of my wife. While / was pastor
of the Baptist Church at Rives Junction
she was brought down with Pneumonia
succeeding La Grippe. Terrible
paroxysms of coughing would last
hours with little interruption and il
seemed as if she could not survive
them. \ friend recommended DIR.
Kings New DISCOVERY; it was quick
in its work and highly satisfactory in
results" Trial bottles free at J. y.
Snyder's drug store, Somerset, Pa, or
At Brallier's drug store, Berlin, Pa.
Regular size soc. and S10o.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Electric Bitters.

Electric Bitters is medicine suited
for any season, bat perhaps more
generally needed, when the languid
exhausted feeling prevails, when the
liver is torpid and sluggish and the
need of a tonic and Alternative is felt. \
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. soc.
and Sl.00 per bottle at J. n. Snyder's
ier's drug store, Berlin, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
4 Mining story.

a young man returned home from n
trip 10 Johannesburg for his health, and
III LaIrating his adventures he told
about luyirg a silver mine for 93, Geo.
lnow they'd Icre you in" ox-
claimed the old man. SO you were ass
enough 10 buy Lumbug mine.
Yes, but didn't lose anything. l
formed company, and sold half the
stock 10 4 man for &, ,OO0. "
"Y-ycu didr' gasped the old man as
he turned white. "I'll bet I'.l the one
who bought il. :"
81 know you are, !" coolly observed
the young man as be crossed his legs and
tried TO appear very much at home
Pearson's Weekly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Her Triumph.

Mrs. Bricktop bursting with pride)
How dye like my new carpet, Mrs.
Crosseye?
Mrs. Crosseye bursting with envy)-
It's-er-very nice indeed. Mrs. Brick
top, fer-fer brussels. By the way.
nearly forgot what came for. wish
you would lend me your lawn mower a
few moments.
Lawn mower? Why, certainly. But
what On earth can you want Of lawn
mower at this time Of the year?'
Il desire to thin down our velvet car
pet in the nursery little. The children
are always losing their marbles in it. -
London Answers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Chestnut Culture.

Chestnut culture is receiving increas-
ed attention. The possibilities of
grating improved varieties of chest
nuts on Seeding natives should be
emphasized. 1t is better to graft the
straight Seeding chestnut than sprout
from an old stump. The trees grow
faster and better, and larger prof. Dr.
ton of the gratis thrive. This may DE
done when the buds are swelling, WI lie
some prefer waiting until the le;. IS
are out, says The New England Home
stcad.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
The Ruling Passion.

a famous English lawyer once made
the assertion in the presence of several
ladies that no woman ever wrote let
ter without postscript A certain
Lady G. who was present resented the
lawyers statement and added:
"My next letter to you shall refute
you"
A week or two later the lawyer re-
eeived the letter, and most entertain
ing one it was; but after the signature
Lady G. wrote:
'P. S.-Who is right now, you
or ?''-Tid Bits.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
People who Patronize Banks.

There is one savings bank here which
keeps an accurate record Of the calling
Of Its depositors. During the last year
there was only one actor on the list,
while there We're 1892 tailors; there
was but cne editor, while there were
725 labOrers; there was but one board
ing house keeper and 337 peddlers.
There were lots of shoeinaLers. bakers,
BARRIERS, walters, cigar makers, but very
few musicians, liquor dealers, lawyers
or policemen. Chicago Tribune.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best SaIve 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
]. n. Snyder's drug store, Somerset,
Pa, or at Brallier's drug store Berlin,
Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Let Us Hope They Got Good Dinner.


When Hall Caine first came TO this
country, he was invited to Philadelphia
by an old friend and fellow Manxman.
A New York ltterateur who found him
self in the Quaker City attended dinner
at which all the IL guests were talking
about the expected lion and his books
and looking forward TO meeting him.
The New York man confessed TO know
ing Mr.. Caine's books only through re-
views, and asked the lady at his right
which one of the novels he should read
first. She answered that she was in the
same predicament. The question finally
went around tho table, and the COM
pany laughed to discover that only one
person had ever read one of Mr.. Gaines
books.-Chicago Times Herald.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

The inhabitants of the small group Of
islands situated ON the south Of Iceland
possess very curious method of COM
munication in their SO called bottle
post. t." When the wind blows from the
south and one of the islanders wishes to
communicate with the mainland, he
puts his letters into well corked bot
tie, and TO insure their delivery he in
closes at the same time plug OF twist
of tobacco or cigar. The wind speed
lily impels the bottle to the shores of the
mother island, where people are usually
ON the lookout who are willing TO de-
liver the contents Of the bottle in return
for the inclnsad remuneration.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
-=- -
TheLatest Collar.

The latest collar to be worn with wo-
mems shirt-waists is of stiff. white
linen, made like clergyman's collar.
This straight high band Of linen,
fastening in the back, is much more be-
coming to most women than the con
ventional collar that opens in the
front.
Ii is promised for this new collar
that they will not wilt before summers
heat, but will retain their pristine
freshness and stiffness even when old
Sol does his very worst.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
An Affidavit.

This is 10 certify that on May 1lth, !
walked to Melick's drug store on pail
of crutches and bought a bottle OF
Chamberlain's Pain Balm for in
fiammatory rheumatism which bad
crippled me up. After using three
bottles / am completely cured. | can
cheerfully recommend it.-Charles III.
Wetzel, Sunbury, Pa.
Sworn and subscribed to before me
on August 10, ls9i.-WaIter Shipman,
J. p. For sale at so cents per bottle by
Benford's Pharmacy,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Mr.. Grstebar's Advice 20 Philip.

1t isn't new, the idea CT living with
in ones income, said Mr. Gratebar,
'but am trying to impress on Philip
the Importance Ct beginning in his
youth. don't want him to lie mean or
stingy, hut ! do want him TO save sonie-
thing every year, without interruption,
and to begin when he is ycung. Begun
early and Kept up continuously, it is al
most wonderful how even small savings
accumulate. There is scarcely man
who cannot provide himself with mod
crate fortune from his savings alone by
beginning early and keeping at it.
"Old: OF course it's old; old as the
hills, but how many of Us have profited
10y it? And want Philip to begin row I"
New York Sun.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

The stable is foul place unless
kept perfectly clean. The liquid ma
nure quickly decomposes, and the re-
suit is ammonia gas, which goes TO
every portion of the building. 1t is a
mistake to dry out the bedding to be
used again, as straw is cheap and the
bedding should be renewed with clean
material every day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
A Mixture for Bee Stings.

1t is well known that liqTid ammonia
relieves the effects of the stings of bees.
a correspondent informs us that a
much more effectual antidote is the
mixture known as ammoniated tinct-
ure of quinine. On several occasions,
when stung by bees, he found that the
quinine mixture would give much
quicker and greater relief than am
monia alone.-Ndture.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Perfect Wisdom

Would give US perfect health. Because
men and women are not perfectly wise,
they must take medicines to keep
themselves perfectly healthy. Pure,
rich blood is the basis of good health.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the One True
Blood Purifier. 1t gives good health
because it builds upon .the true found
ation-pure blood.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Jizbro-What kind of fellow is that
stationer ON the corner?
Gazney-I understand that he'd have
splendid reputation if it weren't for
his weekly periodicals.-Ro1Jary Ga
zcttc.
Mrs. Hiram DAILY (engaging cook y
How are you on fancy dishes?
Bridget Brittleware-Justa as aisy as
Oi can be, Imum, but the plauguey
things will break sometimes.-Puck.
Wife, don't see anything immodest
in the suit, do you, Robert?
Husband-No-as long as you keep
out of it.-Huper's Ba,ar.
Dick-You would marry the biggest
fool in the world if he asked you,
wouldn't you?
Maud-O, Dick, this is so sudden
Nc,o York World.
''The Democratic outlook for '96-''
began the hopeful one.
81 fear there will be nothing but an
inlook," said the experienced one.
''GOt to be on the inside TO have an
outlook. ."-Indidnopoiis journal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
He Liked the Idea.

After he had been through all he
departments Of the penitentiary ,he
visitor called the warden to one side
Say" he said in a whisper, DO
you suppose | could arrange to be shaw
ed here ~
"Shaved r.
''Yes. I'd like TO make a permanent
arrangement. / like your methods,
you know"
"Why, they are much the same as"
''Oh, not at all. You don't permit
your BARRIERS to talk -M;cayo ESea-
ing Post.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Fchoes From Horses skulls.

Those curious twists and turns super
stitions take are TO be found in the in
PRODUCTION Of horses skulls in or about
the church buildings in England and
Scotland, tho reason alleged being to
help the sound in church.
This habit is unquestionably relic
of beathenism where an animal was
sacrificed. Some years ago, when an old
meeting house in Edinburgh was pulled
down, the sounding board space above
the pulpit was found 10 be filed with
horses skulls
In some parts of England there still
exists the idea that if a horses head is
buried in field there will be an echo.
Pick Me Up.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Yield not to Misfortune"

l was afflicted with catarrh last
autumn. During the month of October
| could neither taste or smell and could
hear but little. Ely's Cream Balm
cured it--Marcus Geo. Shautz, Rah-
way, y. J.
| suffered from catarrh of the worst
kind ever since a boy, and | never
hoped for cure, but Ely's Cream Balm
seems TO do even that. Many acquain-
tances have used it with excellent
results.-Oscar Ostrum, 45 Warren
Ave, Chicago, Ill.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Pond of Bathing.

IN the mountains CT japan, wherever
hot springs occurred, the natives re-
sorted 10 them, either On account Of
their supposed curative properties. or
simply to kill time. This taste fer bath
ing seems almost 10 amount to vice,
and IN cne place known TO the lecturer a
man would stay in the water fox prac-
tically month at time. taking the
rrecaution to place heavy stcnc on his
knees to keep him from floating or
tuning ever in his sleep. The earetaker
of the same bath. an old man Of 20,
staid in the water the whole winter
through. Chambers journal
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
IS 1T SURPRISING
i.:crc Arc So Many Skeptics When
Proven Statements Are So Scarce?

What's the difference between state
-icni not proven and a factl Let's size
i ~ il a plain, everyday manner.
..;oi..eone in Chicago makes public state
uiei.t which comes 10 You without further
e. ioTseinent. Is il proven conclusively
20 YOU? We think not. But supposing
i i.;an il YOUR county, in your town;
i;iai. YOU know about. perhaps know per-
son4l,v. and know that his word is as
good IS his note, makes declaration.
doesn't il couic pretty close TO being a
fact. This is the kind of evidence we
taye !or skepiics. and the kind we give
you here. Mr.. John II. Kennedy resides
in Washington. Pa, al 7Sl North Main
street. lie has been Deputy Sheriff Of
the county for a dozen years. aad the
rlo>i veri;abls skep;ic cannot doubt what
he says; read IT. We tell it here as lie
toll II 10 oar representative. Said he:
- have been sufferer for some time
past with kidney complaint. ! have a
pain scross the small OF NV back near
The hips. I, vss more severe morning
aul evening. ] would arise in the morn
ii;g feeling as though had not had
nights rest at all. noticed all advcr-
tisclieut os Doaa's Kidney Pills and
veri to l.. ; Nowelfs drug store. where
! procured 4 box. have now been
csi.;r that remedy for some time. and
CT honestly saw that they have dore me
. great deal OF good. rest better al
u.ht and. in fact. feel better III every
way siucc hogan taking them. am
s;ss,!i.y improving aud expect ,c seon be
r.S,5fsl 10 my normal condition.
would gladly recommend DoaB's Kidney
Fills 10 any one suffering frc.n any
fsrrI OF kidney complaint. have
known others who use them and speak
as highly CT their merit as feel tia,
can"
lSigrcdl JSo. IT. KESSErs.
Doan's kidney Pills are for sale b. I'll
dealers. price so cents per box. fiaiisl
by Foster Milhurn Co.. EusIalo, y. ",
sole agents for the u 5.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
The Satirical Stern Parent.

"Your daughter loves me-" insisted
the impecunious youth, "and you re-
fuse to let her have a husband of her
own choosing. Yet you say you would
deny her nothing"
''That," said the cid man grimly, ais
exactly what | am doing."-1ruth.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

During the winter Of 1898. +. NJ.
Martin, of Long Reach, West Va,
contracted severe cold which left him
with cough. In speaking of how he
cured it he says: 81 used several
kinds of cough syrupbut found no re-
lief until bought bottle of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, which re-
lieved me almost instantly, and in a
short time brought about complete
cure.' When troubled with "a cough
or cold use this remedy and you will
not find it necessary to try several
kinds before you get. relief. 1t has
been in the market for over twenty
years and constantly grown in favor
and popularity. For sale at . and 80
cents per bottle by Benford's Phar-
macy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
A Change In the Title.

Maud (smilingly)-So you saw the
profound bow got from handsome Ear-
ry Brown; He's jest graduated from an
agricultural college with high konors as
a veterinary snrgeor.
Ethel-Yes; so G lacys told me. Is's
a secret, but she's e igaeed TO lie married
to him.
Maud with Sudden asperity) Huh
A COW doctor London Tit-Bits
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Accastom yourself 10 submit on every
occasion to a small present evil 20 OBJ
tain a greater distant good. This will
give decision. tone aud energy TO the
mind. which iizs disciplined viii often
reap victory from defeat ana honor from
repalse. -Colton.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

a Maryland judge has decided that
after young man has called on a
young lady twenty-five times, the pre-
sumption that. he means business has
been established.-NetU York Pres.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
She Enaures Mon.

A recent lecturer says: Fewer wom-
lacommit suicide than men. This is be-
cause woman makes less protest against
her circumstances of life, has more en-
dnrance under its calamities and is mere
resigned" Why does she protest less
and endure mores Is it merely matter
# habit?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
A Sure Thing.

First Detecsive-Hal Through the
aid Of the press we will capture our
man. see it here. He cannot escape.
Second Detective-What have you in
the paper:
First Detective-A picture of the
house in which the man who saw the
man who locks like the prisoner lives.
The guilty guy will surely be caught
nowl-Cincinnati Tribune.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

A freight car on the Baltimore & Ohio,
at Smithfield, was broken open and rob-
bed of 500 worth of goods Sunday night.
4 lot of fine Bibles were among the goods
opened, but the thieves had no use for
them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Minnie-I never noticed before that
this mirror had wrinkle in il.
Mamie-I thought you were able TO
$50 wrinkles in any mirror you looked
into. o.-Indianapolis Journal
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
A Possible rxnlanatiou.

Why was ST. Andrew selected to be
the patron saint CT Scotland? This ques
tion has exercised clerical and lay Curl
osity, but has not been satisfactorily an
swered unless the explanation offered
by the arckdeacon Of Calcutta at din
Ter which he attended on st. Andrew s
day be confirmed as final Gentlemen. T"
he said, Il have given this difficult sub
ject my thoughtful consideration, and /
have come TO the conclusion that ST.
Andrew was chosen TO be the patron
saint Of Scotland because he discovered
the lad who had the loaves and fishesi''
London Telegraph.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Queer Combination.

The Man BehiBd-Par,lcn me, miss,
can see nothing owing 70 yonr hat
The Woman In FrOnt-TIuel There
IS nothing owing. have paid for it in
full L-Philadelphia Record.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Half a bushel of potatoes day
for milk COW is the limit recommend
ed by Professor Fjord. More than
that injuriously affects the milk, he
says.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Pleasant to take, positive and instant
in its results, in fact, the best cough
medicine in the world, DIR. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
YOUR EYE!
w eWant to catch 1t !

EVERY FARMER in Somerset County
who has a cord OF Hemlock Bark or a
Hide to dispose Of will find that the CON
FLUENCE TANNERY Co., will pay the
highest cash prices for the same. Write
for quotations to
wINSLOw S. COBB & CO.,
Confluence, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

nay wife Is a woman VINO is very
hard to please. .
She has never given any evidence Of
it. t."-Detroit Free Press.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Blood in its natural state contains a
surprising amount Of pure air, amount
ing to nearly seven-eighths Of its entire
h-,i1-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

mo wonder I'm stuck" said the
bewildered pedestrian "i've run
against the forks of the road"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

The common lotus was the most sa-
cred flower Of the Egyptians. It's repre-
sentation is everywhere found ON their
monuments.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Hoods Pills are purely vegetable,
perfectly harmless, always reliable aud
beneficial.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

The first ropemakers were the spiders,
which spin thread so fine that, al
though it is composed of 90 or GO strands,
il is a dozen times smaller than the
finest thread spun by the hands Of men.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
No Apology Needed.

In addition to giving the convicted
man term Of ten years in prison the
judge imposed upon him the gratuitous
punishment of listening to a long
speech made for the benefit of the re-
porters, in which he set forth specifical-
ly the reasons for his action.
'You needn't of done all that apollo
gizin', fer imposing on a feller," said
the culprit kindly. ''rhey amt no
hard feelings on my part. | know as
well as you do that man can't hold a
job of judge and act the gentleman at
the same time. y IndiandpOiisJouTnai.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

The beneficent influences of the new
ly cut pine are condensed and refined
in DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup,
natures own remsdy for coughs ana
colds.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
gainly holl.

Your pains would go. and ruddy glow
Your cheeks would know,
fyou would take, Ia note please make) },
For health's dear sake,
The remedy that did for me
Such wonders great,
/ beg TO state
that DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
is the one thing that can and does cure
the arrangements of the female system.
1t is woman's great regulator. Ifevery
woman who suffers from diseases
peculiar to her sex knew of its wonder
full curative properties, a chorus of
rejoicing would be heard throughout
the length and breath of the land,
singing its praises. For nursing
mothers and debili:ated rundown"
women generally, it is the greatest
restorative tonic and soothing nervine
known. For those about TO become
mothers it is indeed a priceless boon.
1t lessons the pains and periis of child
birth, shortens parturition, promotes
the secretion of an abundance of nour-
ishment for the child and shortens the
period of confinement.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
DENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
EASTERN STANDARD TIME
IN EFFECT MhY 20, 1895.
cosDkSsED SCHEDULE.

CONDENsED SCHEDULE.
Trains arrive and depart from the station
Johnstown as follows:
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Women Pastors.

According to the last annual report of
the Congregational Association of New
York there are five women who are pas
tors Of small Congregational Churches
in that State. These women are all in
middle life, have been married, aud have
had children. With one exception, they
are wives of ministers
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

1t will be an agreeable surprise Il
persons subject to attacks of bilioui
collie to learn that prompt relief may
be had by taking Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Ii
many instances the attack may b,
prevented by taking this remedy a
soon as the first symptoms Of the dis
ease appear. D and 80 cent bottles. fol
sale by Benford's Pharmacy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
EASTWARD.

For rates. maps, SC. cal ON Ticket Agents or
address Thos. T. Watt, 2. a. W. d., 10 Fifth
Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa.
). VI. Provost, j. r. Wood
Gen. Manager. Gen'i Pass Az