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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
Dropping a pari Through the Earth.

&c. Il" Of East ST. Louis asks the
following curious question, If il were
possible 10 bore hole foot or more III
diameter entirely through the earth,
and to then start 100 pound ball to
falling through this s, 600 miles Of hole,
at what point would it stop" In an
swer 70 this we viii say that weight,
i'll the sense to which our correspondent
alludes, is the measure Of attraction of
grayitation, or, in other words, 1t is
the measure Of force with which body
is attracted 10 the earth. This attractive
force decreases both ways from the
earth's surface. Therefore If a ball
should be started ON the tour outlined
in your query its weight would decrease
TO a certain extent with every yard Of
its fight (or fall), until finally, upon
reaching the center Of the earth II
would have no weight whatever. This
curious state OF affairs would be brought
about By the gradual leSseniug by the
force of attraction, or gravitation, until
the center CT the globo would have been
reached, mt which point the ball would
be held in suspension, as though fixed
by numerous magnetic points. In other
words, at the center Of the earth the
phenomenon Of weight is entirely want
ing. g.--St. Lexis Republic.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
|aglZE!l|gggiI|lJ]|s|'||l g Y I : 5
LESS IN:2Sl; sSlAS<Skk VI
The Blind Girl.

She wonld never see the sun rise
again. never watch the dawn flushing
over that low belt Of frs that marked
the verge Of the meadow. And her pic
lures. the tentative studies Of which
had constituted her keenest pleasure.
they would never be painted. No one
out herself would ever know how the
sun looked when IL sank over a hill field
green with the first green Of spring.
while far distant along the horizon the
trees Were bare in exquisite tracery
against sky OF palest violet.
All, the days, the daysl She would
be "poor Grace" Her cousins woald
surround her with their cheerful conso-
latory pity. their quiet, practical ac-
ceptance of an extra care. She would
never be free again.
Ard then suddenly, in a crash Of ter
ror, she saw the years, endless, innU-
morab!e, relentless from sinister gulf cf
time Twice 10 was 3s. She might live
her whole life over again and not be
middle aged. She might treble the num-
ber of her years and still not be old.
Had no one ever noticed how long life
was? Why did no one exclaim at it and
cry against it:-Elizabeth Garter III
Lippincott's s.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02

An elderly gentleman living in mid
Lancashire was noted for his inebriety.
On one occasion, when he had been i'm
bibiBg pretty freely, he was met by the
clergyman Of the parish in which he
lived.
Drunk again, Johnr' said the pas
tor
$50 am II So am IT, replied the
truthful John, much 10 the amazement
of his spiritual adviser. Mo-
ments
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
Want of Time.

The man who immerses himself in
business that he may accumulate vast
property, or that his family may live
luxurious and idle lives, has no right to
plead want of time for other claims 1t
is not true that he cannot comply with
them, but that he has chosen not TO do
round of gayety and society, declares
that she has no time TO train her chill
dren and superintend her household is
uttering an excuse as vain as it is false.
She simply decides TO use her time for
other purposes. And this liberty of
choice belongs TO every one. in spite of
any desire or attempt to disclaim it
New York Ledger
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02

Any olt and beautiful church gives
IS all that Is most moving and noblest
organism, beauty, absence Of all
Things lnomcntaTy and worthless, ex-
clusiau Of g-OssuCss, OF brute utility
and mean compromise, equality OF all
men before God; moreove-, tune. eter-
rity, the past and the great dead. AL
noble churches give Us this. How much
more, therefore, ST. Mark S. which is
nobiest and most vcuerablel
It has, lUse 10 other bailding, been
banded over by man 10 nature; time
molding and tinting into life this struc-
ture already so absolutely organic, so mt
to live For its curves and vaultings,
its cupolas mutually supported, the
weight Of each carried by all; the very
color of the marbles, brown, blond, liv
ing colors, and the irregular symmetry,
fiowerlike, Of their natural patterDing,
are all seemingly organic aud ready for
vitality. Time has added that. with the
polish and dimming alternately of the
marbles and billowingSf the pavement,
the slantirg of the columns, and last,
bat not least, the furnishing of the gold
and the granulating Of the mosaic into
an uneven surface; the golS seeming TO
have become alive and IN a way vegeta-
bic and to have faded and shrunk like
autumn leaves.
One Sunday morning they were sing
ing some fugue composition. by / know
not whom. How well that music suited
ST. Marks! The constant interchange
Of vault and vault, cupola and cupola.
column and column. handing on their
energies to one another; the springing
up Of new details gathered at once into
the great general balance Of lines and
forces; all this seemed TO find its natu-
raj voice in that fugue. to express, in
that continuous revolution of theme
chasing, envelopiDg theme, its own
grave emotion of life everlasting-beirg,
becoming; becoming, being.-Contem-
porary Review.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02

The wife of Mr.. ID. Robinson, a prom
inent lumberman OF Hartwick, y. Y,
was sick with rheumatism for five
months. In speaking of It, Mr. Robin
son says: chamberlain Pain Balm
is the only thing that gave her any
rest from pain. For the relief Of pain
It can not be beat" Many very bad
cases Of rheumatism have been cured
by it. For sale at so cents per bottle
by Benford's Pharmacy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
Peaeoek,s Feathers UnlueIsy.

Unluckiness seems to be confined TO
the bringing of the tail feathers of Ju-
nos bird into house. l am not aware
that this idea is held outside this coun-
try, and if it is confined TO England
many various causes may have led TO
the belief, which possibly arose i'll COM
paratively modern times-no earlier
than the crusades.
Nothing is more probable than that
several crusaders brought home the gor-
geous feathers as curiOsities, a strange
sight, and SO likely to make deep i'm
preston. Nothing is easier TO conceive
than that some misfortune, death from
disease, loss of wealth or other bad
luck" may have happened to more than
one possessor of the beautiful feathers,
and that they would on that account
soon be credited with being the cause.
A belief Of this kind once started is of
rapid growth and very long lived
Notes and Queries.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
Good For "a PARAGRAPH.

A well known Dublin journalist tells
the following anecdote:
One night as a messenger from the
Office of an evening paper was passing
along the quays ON the banks of tine
Liffey he heard the sound of some one
struggling in the water.
"Are you drowning?" he shouted.
81 am, replied feeble voice from
the water.
What a pityl' said the lad consol-
ingly. lyon are just too late for the
last edition tonight, but cheer up-you II
have nice little paragraph all TO your
self in the morning London Tit
R5--
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02

Major c. T. Picton is manager Of the
State Hotel, at Denison, Texas, which
the travelling men say is one Of the best
hotels in that section In speaking Of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy Major Picton says:
q have used it myself and in my fam
ily for several years, ard take pleasure
in saying that consider It an infalli-
ble cure for diarrhOea and dysentery.
I always recommend il, and have
frequently administered it to my guests
in the hotel, and in every case it has
proven itself worthy Of unqualified en-
dorsement. For sale by Benford's
Pharmacy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
It Was all a Mistake.

Old Gent (evideBtly under great
mental strain )-''See here, sir; / want
to speak to you, sir. You were at my
house until very late last night, and az
ter went TO her room | heard her sob
bing for an hour. You're a villain,
sir, and I've a great mind"
Young 'Sobbing?n
o. G.-''Yes, sir. How dared you to
insult"
Y. Nj wouldn't think OF such a
thing, believe me.
o. 6. (tempestuously What did
you say to her, sir.'i
y. Nj merely remarked that I
was too poor to marry. New York
Weekly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
The Dark Side of Christian America.

''We have now in America popula-
ton of 10000. 600 Of people, and yet
75O, 200, we are told, belong to the
criminal class" writes Dwight L.
Moody in his paper in "Mr. Moody's
Bible Glass in The Ladies Home Jour
nal. ''And this in Christian America.
1t is said that in six months 80 gradu-
ates Of two large European universities
were found by one rescue mission in
New York city. Nor are the American
colleges without representatives in the
great city slums. Our daily papers are
but living chronicle of the fearful
hold which sin has upon us as a nation.
A man must have lost all his senses
who says that sin is not inherent, that
it is only physical weakness which
culture may ultimately overcome. Ven-
eering the outer man will make him no
better within. =
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
Birmipgham,. Parks.

One feature rather surprising TO an
American is that every park is made
for use. There is no fear lest the grass
mag be injured. but in every ground
rdapted for them are cricket and foot
ball fields. picnic grounds, croquet
lawns, tennis courts, bowling greens.
the use Of which is permitted for a mere
ly nominal payment. Every park, large
or small, has one or more concerts each
week during the summer. paid for by a
neighoorhoOd subscription. Less need
exists for large parks than in American
cities of the same size, because the bet
ter class OF houses all have ample gar
Gens. George +. Parker in Century.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
Musical Criticism.

~ wonder if he meant it?'' asked
the barkeeper.
"Aleant what?n asked the chronic
loafer, though the remark had not
been addressed 10 him.
Notice what the guy began whist
lin as he went out?''
Don't Seem Like the Same Old
Smile?' -
Yes. You know he comes and gets
SOM Of that special Kentucky goods
every Gay about this time? Well, 1 iist
made mistake an handed him out
the police bottle. ."-Cincinnati En-
ouircr.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
4 Good Investment.

On receipt Of ten cents, cash or
stamps, generous sample will I've
mailed Of the most popular Ca,arrh
and Hay Fever Cure (Ely's Cream
Baim) sufficient to demonstrate its
great merit. Full size soc
ELY BROTHERS,
56 Warren St, New York City.
suffered from catarrh three years;
it got 50 bad | could not work: / used
two bottles Of Ely's Cream Balm and
am entirely well; would not be with
out it.-A. c. Clarke, 34l Shawmut
Ave, Boston.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
A Chamberlain Story.

The remarkable youthfulness of Mr..
Chamberlain's appearance has given
rise TO many stories Here is one Of
them: In the days when he was a mem
Der of Mr.. Gladstone's administration
the distinguished statesman had occa-
sion to cross the Irish sea on a day when
the boat was overcrowded and there
were no berths for all He was attend
cd by private secretary with beard.
The private secretary picked acquaint-
ance with Scotchman, and the Scotch
man made suggestion for the distri-
button of the party on the principle of
age before honors. 'You and l, mon,''
he said, will occupy the berths, and
the wee laddie can just lie himself down
on the fioor.'
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
Great Strides.

First Chicago Man-ITs wonderful
what modern invention has done for
mans relief.
Second Chicago Man What were
you thinking Ct?
"The last honeymoe1 ! went on all
the tunnels were lighted 10y eleotrici-
ty."-New York Head.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
Persian Tears.

A physician who has Just returned
from visit TO Persia says that the Per-
slams still believe that human tears are
a remedy fer certain chronic diseases.
At every funeral the bottling of mourn
ers' tears is one of the chief features of
the ceremonies. Each Of the mourners
Is presented with a sponge with which
70 mop of his face and eyes, and after
the burial they are presented to the
priest. who Squeezes the tears into bot
ties, which he keeps. This custom is one
of the oldest known IL the east and has
probably been practice by the Persians
for thousands Of years Mention is made
Of it IN the Old Testament
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, 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.
\. Snyder's drug store, Somerset, or
al Brallier's drug store, Berlin, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
Great VIII Power Required.

at must take great strength of mind
for a man to say to girl that ne loves
her too much 10 think of asking her to
marry him.
at must. In addition TO sacrificing
his own happiness, he knows that the
the girl thinks he is a liar. Indian
aDolis Journal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02

Senator Proctor. of Vermont, who is SO
close TO both President-eiect Mckinley
and Mr.. Hanna. said Wednesday in con-
versation tha: Mr.. Hanna would not be Il
member Of the next Cabinet, much as
Mckinley aad his other friends would
like to have him in il.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02

DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrrp
seems sent as special providence to
little folks. Pleasant to take, perfect
" harmless, absolutely sure 10 give in
slant relief in ali cases Of cold or lang
trouble.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02

The blue violet is symbolic of love
and the white of modesty. In Germany
either Is considered as symbolic of reti-
:ence. a Silesian lover can make his
sweetheart no more acceptable present
ihan bunch of violets.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
Diplomatic.

Yes" she said, eve had our first
fight yesterday. Charley was real mean,
and he talked awfully cross. l should
have talked cross. too, but happened
to think that wanted TO go to the
theater. So the trouble was all over
right away. Boston Transcript.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
Dn NIanrier,s Pnrfrait.

George Du Maurier's last portrait of
himself pictured man family resem-
bling the author Of ''Trilby' and pro-
vided with the wings of an angel and
the tail and hoofs of-sOmething else.
Over ID he wrote: Some seem to think
he's got wings like an angel; some,
that he's got 4 clo7en foot and forked
tail. He is quite an ordinary little man.
/ assure you.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
What Do You Know?
a Great Deal Depends on knowing
tae Sisht Thing Sometimes.


Do you know all abou, your kidneys?
Do you know their real functions?
A school boy writes in composition:
"We could not live without kidnevs.''
He might add. some don't live with them.
The man who ''doesn't know he has
kidneys
May be sure his are in good order.
The man who knows he has them,
Has been told so-by his kidneys.
Sick kidneys talk-right through the
back.
Sound kidneys never complain.
The kidneys filter the blood.
If filtered through sick kidneys, the
blood is sick.
Sick blood means uric poison.
Means urinary arrangement, means dia-
betes.
Means Brights Disease-means Death.
Do you know the silver lining to that
cloude
There Is one covering its entire field.
Doan's Kidney Pills are the sunny side
Oi every stage Of kidney miscries.
And perfect masters OF their diseases.
We give you case OF knowing the
Nr. John II Ken ely resides in Washington.
Pa, AZ - North Main street Tie has been
Deputy sheriff OF tie county for a dozen years
says he: Il have heen sufferer fo- sois1t. tirns
pa1 with kidney complaint I hav pain
acrosS the small Of my hack near the hirs
~ wss more severe morning end evening
would Tise in the morning feeling as tho,igh !
had not had nights rest at ali Inotic,-i
an advertisement OF poan's Kidney pills. and
i procured box They have done me q
Sroat deal Of good ! rest better st rish, and
In fact feel better in every way since began
taxing them Am steadily improving and
exiect 10 soon be restor' d 10 my normal con-
dlii"a. ! would gladly recommend Doani.
Kidney Pills to any one suferinr frrm apV
form OF kidney complain. / have known
otneTS who Use them and sreas as highly of
their merit rs feel that can"
Doan's kidner Pills are Tor sale BY all deal
CT price 50 cents rer box Mailed by FoSt.--
Mii1qrn Co, Buffalo. \. Y. sole az ms for
the L. s.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02

In heraldry nine different varieties
'f tine crown are recognized rs insignia
II rcnk-the oriental, the triumphal OK
imperial, the diadem, the obsidional
crown, the civic, the crown vallery, the
mural crown, the naval and the crown
celestial.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
Antieipation.

Robbie (refiectively II wonder what
doctor those new people across the way
VIII have Tor their little boy.
Mrs. Bingo-Why, didn't know be
was sick.
Rohbie-He isn't, but he's going to
be.-TrUth.
When most needed it Is not unusual
for your family physician n Toe away
from home. Such was the experience
81 Mr.. J. Y. Sehenk, editor Of the Cad
10, Ind. Ter. Banner, when his little
girl, two years of age. was threatened
with "a severe attack OF Group He
says: my wife insisted that | 90 for
Che doctor, bat a our family physi-
elan was cut of town I purchased
bottle Of Chamberlain Cough Rene
dy. which reiicved her Immediately.
7 vii not b. withou; {; IN the fufure.n
- and 80 cent boiilcs for sale by Ben
soud's Pharmacy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
Bueklen's Arnica Salve.

Rats and mice are generally very
active and noisy just before storm.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02

Soda is an excellent article for clean
ing tinware. Apply damp with > cloth;
then rub dry.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
Tom Reed. Argument Against Hanging.


''Did yon ever hear Tom Reed 5 argu-
ment against capital punishment
asked an attorney. ''Itwa over in Tops
ham, during Toms undergraduate ex-
perience at Bowdoin. A deacon had ar
gued that Whose sheddeth mans blood,
by man shall his blood be she'd The
Mosaic law didn't hit young Mr. Reed,
so be jumped up and drawled: Sup
posing, sir, we take the law which the
gentleman has quoted and see where the
logical deduction would bring as o1t
For instance, one man kills another,
and another man jumps in and kills the
man who killed the first, and so ON un-
til we come TO the last man on earth:
Who Is going to kill him? be can't COM
nit suicide. II is contrary 10 law. for
the same law forbids il. Now, deacon,
what 5 the last man going to DO? Must
be wair until he Is struck by lightning:'
''The logic was unfair, but il won
the debate. "-Lewistan Journal
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02

For rates. maps. &c, call OF Ticket Agents. or
address Thos. = Watt, +. 4. W. D., $50 Fifth
Avenue. littsburg, Pa.
=. N. Provost, j. X. Wood
Gen. Manager. Genn Pass a
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
OF the Earth, Earthly.

NO." said the gentleman who is
fond of quoting texts, Il cannot give
you anything on that account today. |
know promised you, and 1 am sorry,
but man is naught but poor, weak clay,
you know.
Il realize that" said the collector.
Il am glad you do, my friend. T."
''And ! came around here in the hope
Of striking pay dirt, but seem to have
missed it. '-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Until you get a real truthful state
ment of how your conduct appears in
the eyes of strangers you can never
sufficiently appreciate what genuine
friendship means.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
CONDENSED TIME TABLES.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Somerset and Cambria Branch.

NORTHwARD.
Johnstown Mail EXpreSs.-ROckwood 20 a.
m. Somerset Ss0, Sioyestown g.4a HooV-
ersville lO-0, JohnstOwn Il.l0.
JohnSfOwn Maii EXpuasS.-Rockwoof lI-0S a
m., Somerset llsSi. StOyeSfoyvn HIS Heavy
ersville l2.o9, JOhnstown l2..5 p. M
sJohns:own Accommodation -Rocl-vood ~
p. m, Somerset 5.a1 Stoyestoxn IS. Hoov-
ersviile SO Johnstown Gas.
SOUTHWARK
~Mail.-Johnstown 7;51 g m. .Hooversvine $40
Stoyestown sos. Somerset 3.ss, lockwood
8f5.
Express.-Johnstown s.l0 D. m, HooversyiIe
2,09. Stoyestown 3;lS, somerset s:G2, Rock
wood 4.G6.
sDaily.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
DENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
rAsrsaN STANDARD rinI.
IN EFFECT MfsY 20, 1895.
coNnExsrD SCHEDULE.

Trains arrive and depart from the station a
Johnstown as follows:
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
The Coming Year

viii be u great one In its history. 1t will have
a more varied table OF contents and more
spirited Illustrations than ever before. The
leading serial. beginning in November, VIII De
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
SHORT STORIES.

TNHERE viii be many tales Of brave effort
aud adventure George kenSnn has
written three exciting stories 0f his cX-
perienco in Russia: Walter Camp viii
have "A stirring account OF "A bicycie race, and
J. 4. TrOwbridge will contribute a story OF the
sea- Every month will have articles repre-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
All the Best Writers.
rHECENTURY
IN 1897.
ALL NEW FEATURES.

The Century will continue TO be in ev-
'ery respect the leading American maga-
zine, its table of contents including each
month the best in literature and art The
rresent interest in American history
milo .,neciallv timelv
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
ST. NICHOLAS
FOR YOUNG FOLKS

toNDtfthb bf NAht hHfr9 D~
'sThs best Of all chiidrcn's maeizincs' - the
universal verdict on ~. Nicholas. II ns1.sn
* T.. uca IA l-7S and has merged In iis.f ali
Of the leading childrsn'- mngazincs - Amer
iea The greatest winters Of the world ar its
regular contributors. The supreme quality oi
81. Nicholas II it, bright, bcsilthful, and IN
vigOEating atmosphere.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
A Story of Shakspere's Time.
"Muster ShyiarE."
By John Bennett.
Illustrated by Birch.

TNIIIS T. a I've story, full of action, color,
iBerrment, and human nature The
worlds greatest poet figures as one OF
the principal characters, although the
hero and heroine are a boy and girl IL -
poetic I'm treatment, but full of the romance OF
the Eiizabethan age, and very dramatic IN
plot. Another serial, beginning in Novem-
her il
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-02
A Great War Story for North and
South.

nY WILLIAM III. SHELTON. A strong
* story with unique plot. Three Union
! soldiers, neinnerS OF a signal corps. sta
toned on a fuolniaiu-top. cut Il bridge
that connects them with the rest of the world
aud become Vcritstbie castaways IN the midst
81 the COafederacy. VIII be- read with de
light by children north and south