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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07

we war jest goin round in a circle, like
man lost in the woods.
~ was thinkin out the situation at a
pressure of ten tons to the square inch
OF brains when, crash. Great God,
The lee bulkhead had been burst in by
them swelling beans, and tons of 'em
began to pour into the fire pit. The
way they sucked up the water was a
caution, and quicker'n cat opened
the fire doors and began shovelin in
beans by the peck. They war putty
damp, but they made roarin fire thet
burned blue and hot. / yelled to the
men to come and help me, which they
did, as they had cut holes outen which
the beans war runnin a steady stream
into the lake, and, by George, it may
sound fishy, boys, but I'll banned if it
amt true thet them pesky beans,
which we thought war bound to bust
the boat TO flinders, war soothin down
the sea like oil and actin contrary to
their well known reputation, which is
what l say is the nature of beans to be
unreliable, for here they was stillin the
tempest instead OF raisin one, as they
generally do.
'Well, in less'n an hour we were in
a dead calm, the wind hayin no more
effect on them beans than child's
breath. l was mighty quick to size up
the situation and In jest no time had
all hands at work gittin things a little
shipshape, takin good care to have
steady stream of beans fiowin over
board. Well, we lay to for about "a
hours and then started up, | takin
command and navigatin the ship from
the engine room. The cap'n had come
to little once and asked in weak
sort of way, Where are we Blowit:'
ldidn't answer the skulkin coward,
only to tell him to dry up. The wealth
er let up bit, and | made up my
mind to run 'er right through TO Buff;l-
10, keepin the cap'n in bed till We war
nearly there, when l let him up on
deck jest TO have things shipshape
when We run into the dock
81 can't say as We had much of
cargo of beans to show, that's true
enough; but, boys, would We believe
thet thet snivelin capt strutted round
like turkeycoek, and, by George, if
he didn't report me rs bein mutinous
and sassin him and refusin TO obey or
dersi And would ye believe it boys,
there's such a id curious likin
among vessel owners for cap'ns thet
they believed the sneakin skunk and
war half minded 10 try me for rebel
lion and misappropriatin the cargo?
HUFF got ahead OF me on salvage, We
see; but, then, he had wheat instead of
beans To deal with. See? Let's wet
up a bit, boys. detroit News.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07
Picnic Fare.

Ii is wise to begin preparations at
least two days before the aupicioas
event, so that each participant may be
sufficiently well rested that the idea of
spending a day in the woods or park
may cause pleasure and not exhaustion
To those upon whom the burden of
preparation will fall.
DO not fail To order served on the
day preceding the event a sufficient
number Of sandwich loaves. When
ready 10 prepare the sandwiches, cut
the crust from one end of the loaf,
spread the end and cut off as thin a
slice as possible; butter the loaf again
and cut and 50 on To the end.
by buttering before cutting it is pos
sible To cut the slices more regularly
and much thinner than if buttered
afterward.
Now neatly trim the crust from ereh
slice, and use the filling, laying the
crusts aside for future use-sueh a.
bread puddings, crumbs and the many
ways i'll which such pieces may be
economically used.
BY judicious management large va
riety of sandwiches may be made with
out much extra work.
Cold sliced ham and tongue, which
can be purchased already prepared,
salad or nut sandwiches are pleasant
change, jelly, preserved fruits, egg and
lemon butter, are much liked, while
an entirely new sandwich-one but
title known by Americans-may be
made by using cocado, it being Bra
lillian favorite.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07
A BABY UNBOS0Ms ITSELF.

l wish wasn't pretty and / wish l wasn't
sweet;
wish folks didn't think l look 'just good
enough To eat.'
Iwish-ii I'm rosebud, as they say-ulai
As sharp as Mama's needles and as big as
Mooly's horns.
] wish that great big grown-up folks weren't
mean enough TO take
Advantage OF little. teeniy-weenty mite,
and make
Life burden To a baby, pouneing on it, one
and aH.
In way they wouldn't dare 10 il il wasn't
weak and small.
guess, il you were me, that you'd be mad
tho you're as meek
As Moses-if each woman poked finger in
your cheek.
And said, 100 pity itty sing" and all but
took your breath
Away with her hard hugging, while she kiss
&C you most to death.
They call me little angel" bat an angel
would be spoiled
by such outrage, and an angels disposition
would be spoiled;
Yet these fool folks they all wonder why I
double up my fist,
And with angry bawls lombard them ev'ry
time that am kissed.
I'm the baby that's abused. and just think
IL is shame
The busy, big society that's go; the great,
long name
What is If that they call 1t, now-the s. r. p.
G. Cs-
Can't keep those cruel women from orever
kissing me.
Mary Norton bradford.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07
A Good Cleaning Fluid.

y good cleaning fiuid for removing
spots from mems clothing or spOnging
silk and WOODEN goods is made Of pull
verized soap-tree bark. Let couple OF
tablespOOnfuls Of the bark steep in
generous pint Of water until the
strength Is drawn from the wood
strain the water through cloth, and
tor spOnging il can he used at once.
Strained into a jar, and with a couple
of spOonfuls of alcohol added il will
keep any lenth oftine, TO be used when
il Is required 1t Is best not to iron
spOnged dress goods The cloth shoGld
be pinned to the floor upon sheets or
rolled smoothly and tight over large
roller kept for the purpose.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07
What Jealousy Does.

One ofthe eommonest kinds Of a
pace that kills is jealousy. a jealous
woman, in common with every other
creature who dissipates, if she eucoura-
ges that jealousy defeats her own OBJ
ject. Take the women who by habit
i suspieiOusly watchfdl other husband
and the woman he meets. She fears
these other women may usurp her
place in his admiration, respect, affect
ion, etc. And If she Is unwise, a.
many jealous women are, she thinks
and says irritating things rejecting
upon the mans probity and the wOm-
ems looks, tempers and characters.
The physicians say that the enter
tainment of jealousy really has a dis
organizing effect upon the body, and
certainly il is disturbing to the mind
\ jealous woman who may have been
lovely as a May morning through in
diligence of her fears begins to become,
from the moment at which she first
suspects, the very object which will
drive away her husbands regard.
Jealousy guarantees biliOusness. Bill
iousness makes bad temper, cross words.
These, too, are disturbing to the cook,
and she sends bad food to the table.
The man can't eat il, and his business
goes wrong all day. a jealous, bilious
woman is bad mother. She upsets
TIE children, and money Las TO be paid
out for medicine for them.
Domestic jealousy Is pace that kills.
Professional or business jealousy kills.
The woman who whispers a eonve-
nient detrimental word about an assO-
eiate into the ear of her patron or EN-.
ployer may benefit for a day. In the
end, he concludes that she is untrust
worthy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07
How's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case Of catarrh that can
not he cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY K CO.,
Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known
Z. J. Cheney for the last - years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
WEST X TRUAX, Wholesale, Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN x MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Price 75e. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07
Mason and Bryan.

They are telling this story of Sena-
tor Mason: When the Senator was III,
just before coming To Washington, the
doctor prescribed ouly the lightest of
reading. Senator Mason Immediately
sent for a copy of Mr.. Bryan's new
book, remarking that il was the light
est literature that he knew anything
about. When Mr.. Bryan was here re-
Gently he and Senator Mason came
face to face for the first time since the
campaign.
senator, don't you think you were
a little hard on me to refer TO my book
as light literature:" asked Mr.. Bryan.
NO, sirp replied the Senator en-
phatically, and added, 1.-The people
gave the same verdict in the last cam
paign."
Well" returned Mr.. Bryan lit
tie warmly. remember that Bull Run
was followed by an Appomattox"'
"Now, see here" returned the Sena-
tor, half confidentialIy, that isn't a
good comparison, for you want TO re
member that the fellows who led al
Bull Run didn't even get an invitation
To participate At AppomattOx. Wash
ington Post.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07
Now They Don't Speak.

From the New York Pr-ss.
''Don't you and Agnes speak to each
other now:n asked the prettier girl of
the two, as The third maiden swept in
dignantly past them, ''and, by the way,
she wasn't at the Waitell's dance, was
she?''
The other girl smiled repressediy
and threw a forgiving glance after the
retreating figure.
NO" she said demurely, land that ;
why we don't speak. She blames me
for ha7iDg to stay away. never do a
really kind action but somebody turns
against me-"
"What did you do for Agnes" in
quire the pretty girl, keenly, did you
lend her that awful purple waist Of
yours, Or"
"No," was the quiet response. 81
didn't. But she had such a bad cold
the day of the dance that her nose was
awfully red, and was 80 sorry for her.
/ told her that grandma always cured
me, when / was like that, with a hot
foot bath. 1t leaves your face just love
ly and white, you know. SO | went
home with Agnes, and fixed the bath
ready for her, and she said she could
just feel her nose getting whittier, so
she kept her feet in the water for an
hour. 1t did her lots of good. But
there. She always was ungrateful,
anyway. The next day she wouldn't
speak to me-"
"Why," queries the pretty girl
curiously, "what did you do to her?'
Nothing" responded the other girl,
more demurely than ever. at was
what didn't 10 that made her mad.
You see forgot TO tell her that mus
tard water always blisters tender feet
if you keep them in jus; u mite too long
and she didn't go to the dance because
her feet were so sore by the time she
took them out that she couldn't gel
even her bedroom slippers on. And
now she blames Inc because her skin j:
so sensitive"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07
The 0ptimist.

The heroic efforts Of the.Oregon Pop
ulists to keep their party from falling
to pieces recalls the old story OF the
West N5rginian who moved to North
Carolina
GLOW are you doing asked a friend
year later.
"Never better in my life" respOned
the the ex-West Viri..nian.
"Then you're nssking money at
last?" said the other.
"No," replied the ex-West Virgin
ian. with an uncertain catch or two at
his head. III amt maxim no money
yet, but | amt losin' 80 much Is |
was. Portland OregoDian.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07
Defense of the Red-Head.

We went to our favorite bench in
Lincoln Park, sitting 80 We could view
the lake. / watched my artist friend
who had asked me to take a quiel
stroll with him.
tried to open the conversation by
remarking:
"Come now, let US play truth upon
honor for one-half hour"
'Very well, what shall the topic be?'
"Oh, anything, from the Hum
phrey bills to the question, Why ha:
red hair always been looked upon in
all ages with aversion?r
"Red hairr' exclaimed he. "There's
no such thing Don't let any one con,
vince you that there is such thing a.
real red hair. What people call red
hair is a mixture Of two or three
shades of yellow and brown. Call il
auburn or Titan"
saw that my friend was getting q
faraway look and would soon be-
come reminiscent. He continued:
''I never knew a red-haired girl to
be stupid. She is always interesting,
quick Of action, quick Of speech, quick
to resent, quick to forgive, and above
all, sympathetic. She makes many
bright speeches, and sometimes with
the greatest naiyette- For instance, !
knew a charming you lady on the
North side, a golden-haired belle, who
boasts the family crest over 80 years
old, whose wit Is equalCd only by her
love Of fun. She j. somewhat relig-
iously inclined. To q young gentle
man who earnestly entreated her u
waltz the other evening, she returned
the startling negative: III BE-
damned if do Of course she meant
it - statement, not - an a--eycrtion.
"Red hair brings with it grcat scnsi-
bility. When the owner has blue eyes
and brown brOws and lashes she J. II a
sentimental turn Of mind and always
musical. Brown eyes and dark lashes
are noted for their beauty and often
develop great dramatic talent Red
hair always goes with strong emo
tions, aud the red-haired girl laughs
and cries at the theatre, while her
dark-haired sister loses half of life by
being more diguified and les aPpre-
eiatiye- Yes," sighed my friend med
itatively. ''She is a lOyable darling
when she likes you, but sharper than
a twO-ejged sword when she doesn't /"
j looked at my artist friend in utter
establishment and wondered why my
remark had called for 80 much en-
thusiasm. However, I was rather
pleased than otherwise, as my own
hair barely escaped the suspicious
color
Il see there is no room for argument
here" / ventur "a to remark.
"Well, no. he laughingIy replied,
"but Ill tell you something your own
consolation. When ] was abroad last
year | came across a red-haired club in
Vienna, and 10 prevent fraudulent ad-
missions every candidate was Obliged to
wash his hair in hot water before the
committee
Your apology is accepted" / re-
marked.
"Oh, said my artist friend, II am
just freeing my mind. Chicago
Times Herald.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07
Much in Little.

Nutmegs and mace grow in the same
pod. The mace Is the covering or outer
skin of the nutmeg.
Chamois skin il hardened by the
rOsin in the soap. Chamois will re-
tain its sOftness If washed with a good
white soap.
Bread pans should never be heated
before putting in the bread or the loaf
will have rough doughty taste.
There Is nothing better, cleaner nor
safer for exterminating reaches than
bOrax aud sugar.
Custard is apt to eurdle il allowed TO
boil, a eggs cook just under the boil
ing point.
For the sake of economy and whole
someone's more suet and less lard should
be used.
Raw Gotten soaked in castor oil will
cure soft eOrns.
Children should be covered from tOE
TO toe in gauze wool underware at all
seasons.
A teasPoOnful Of glyeerine and
whisky, in equsl parts will cure 9
troublesome cough if given at interval:
of an hour.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restor-
ing the tired out nervous system to n
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters- This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach, gently stimulates the liver
and kidneys, and aids those organs in
throwing off impurities in the blood.
Electric Bitters improves the appetite,
aids digestion, and is pronounced by
those that have tried 1t as the very best
blood purifier and nerve tonic. Try it.
Sold for soc or sl.OO per bottle at Sny-
der's drug store, Somerset, or at Bral-
lier's drug store, Berlin.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Sslve in the world for Cuts,
Cruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer 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 OF money refunded.
Price . cents per box. For sale at j.
n. Snyder's drug store. Somerset, OF
at Brallier's drug store, Belin, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07
Learning Fast.

Two Washington county boys were
dodging bullets at Sharpsburg. The
balls commenced 10 shave off the bark
of the pine tree which they were using
for shelter. Finally an eafilading fi:e
began to chip off the other side of the
tree. One Of the gesieged GeOrgians
remarked:
"Bill, don't you remember that Gen
eral Toombs said in his speech at San
dersville that Yankees couldn't shOoT?''
"Yes, Tom," said the other, che Ger
tainly said So"
"Well, Bill, they are learning
damned fast, aren't they?n
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07
Cures

frcFe the merit OF Hoods Sarsaparilia - posi-
tive, perfect, permanent Cures
Cures OF serofula IN seyerest forms. Ike
gOitre, swelied neck, running sores, hip
disease, sores in tie eyes.
Cures Of salt Rheum, with its intense itching
and burning. scald head, letter etc.
Cures OF Boils, Pimples and all other erup-
tons due 10 impure blood.
Cures OF Dyspepsia and other troubles where
good stomach tonic was needed.
Cures OF rheumatism, where patients were un-
able 20 work or walk for weeks
Cures OF Catarrh by eNpellng the impurities
which cause and sustain the disease.
Cures of Nervousness by properly toning and
feeding the nerves upon pure blood.
Cures OF That Tired Feeling by restoring
strength Send for book Of cures by
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07

The burdOek, considered a nuisance
in this country, has been cultivated As
an article Of food in Japan for centuries.
The roots, leaves and tender shoots are
cooked and eaten, aud the annual val
ue Of the burdOek crop is said to be
about SiOO,OO.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07
T6e Somerset Herald.
ESTABLISHED isz.
o,errns OF Publication.

..-,,.s,e,; every Wednesday morning at
..,,um IL paid In advance, otherwise
-.,-.s, invariably be charged.
..ssis,rfption viii be discontinued until
.---.rases are paid up. PostmAs'ers ne
80 notify us when subscribers do not
-, the uaper wiz be held responsible
or Tie subscription.
-.,..,,5,,srs removing from one Postofiioe 70
another should give US the name OF she f0r'n'
II, a. the present ONCE. Address
TEX SOMERSET HERALD,
SoNKRsKT, IA.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07

The confidence of the people in
Hoods Sarsaparilla is due TO its un-
equaled record of wonderful cures
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07
ELY BROS,



| suffered from eatarrh for three
years; il got 50 bad | could not work;
| used two bottles Of Ely's Cream
Balm and am entirely well; would
not be without it.-A. {. Clarke, 81
Shawmut Ave, Boston.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07

After using 10 cent trial size of
Ely's Cream Balm you will be sure to
buy the 80 cent size. Cream Balm has
no equal in curing eatarrh and cold in
the head. Ask your druggist for it or
send 10 cents to US.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-07
Innocent.

Little 5-year-Old Jennie's mother
had gone to church, leaving her and
her baby sister with their grsndmoth-
er. After while grandma got weary
and pat the baby TO bed. The she
suggested that it would be nice il Jen-
nie, also, would retire.
II don't want 10 yet, Grandma"
said the little girl.
"But see how nicely little sister has
gone TO sleep" grandma urged.
"Oh, WELL" replied Miss Jennie,
''she amt old enough yet TO realize
that it's not dark Cleveland Leader.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-10-07

CharleyoiS Mich. Oct G.-Two men
are dead and 10 injured as tho re-.
suit Of the blowing down OF biz hotel
At Lindsay Park yesterday afternoon.
The structure had been an enclosed
and partly plas,orod About a. men
were al work In and around the luUd.
Ing when the crash came. n appeared
a. though an were buried In tho ruins
but after an the rcscues were com.
plotod. Il was found that but two ha.
lost their lives.
Il was asserted that the building gs'
not properly braced and workmc'
blame Charles iortE the supervisor
carpenter. who "a now out OF town. ~
loss viii b. heavy.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-10-07
HENRY GEORGE AccEPTs.
A Great Demonstration Made A. New
York In his behalf

- -
New York. Oct. G-lIenry George
accepted The nomination for mayor 81
Greater New York at Cooper linton
last night. Il was the same hall and
before many OF the same people that
he accepted the nomination II years
ago. In 1856 he received $4,000 votes
II was the greatest outpouring Of the
people seen In this city during the
present campaign Every seat In the
big hall was occupied and the alalCs
were crowded. Several thousand wer5
unable TO gain admission and a.
sembled outside and held open air
meetings In the plaza. which were ace
dressed by several local speakers
Henry Georges frat appearance be-
fore the meeting was the signal for "a
outburst Of cheering that lasted thro'
minutes. Jerome O'Noll Of the Gem
trail Labor union presided Tho chalr-
man mentioned the Chicago platform.
whereupon the entire audience arose
20 as feet rs one man. hats and hand.
kerchiefs were waved In the air and
the cheering continued for several
minutes.
Charles OConnor rlonncm.y 10
making the nomination Of Mr George
said simply: Il have no speech Go
mako. but ] nominate Tor mayor ~
Greater New York. Henry George"
This was followed by a frantic OUT
burst Of cheering and the nomlrn ion
was made by acclamati0n A re1o.u-
ton 10 the eject that an eyecuu' %
committee Of Eve be appointed by inc
chair with power to add 10 their uum-
Der 10 select the remaining caniila'oi
on the ticket and 10 carry cut the came
palgn was passed. The secretary then
read the following platform. which
was adopted:
The platform reaairms adherence 90
the "creed Of Democracy SET forth nj
the platform adopted by the national
convention Of the Democratic rarity
IN Chicago IN 1896. We declare on az
legianco 10 the principles onuuc a,Cd
Ia that document. pronouncing the|
formal expression OF the spirit of true
Democracy. and We point In corrulo a.
ton Of this belief 20 the fact that the
mere PRONUNCIATION of the doctrine
drove from the Democratic party those
who for corrupt. merconary or ambl-
tous ends had strlyen 10 make Il "a
menace 10 the rights and liberties Of
the people rather than the defense"
The platform sends greeting 10 m,
gallant leader Of ,hc Democratic party
William J Sryan"
The remainder Is devoted % purely
local matters.
Mr.. George accepted the nomination
In a short speech which brought forth
much applause.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-10-07
WILL NOT TAKE PART.
Great Britain Ignores the Sea
Conference at Washington.
REASONS FOR SUCH ACTIONS
England Is Afraid the other Thrs,
Powers win Out Vote Her. but
Her Excuse l. Russia aud
japan Has No Interest

London. Oct. C.-omclals Of tn
British foreign Office have communi.
Gated to United States Ambassador
Hay. final decision to thai goyornmcn.
that Great Britain must refuse 10 take
part 10 any scaling conference with
representatives OF Russia and Japan
The British government, however. as
serta is willingness 10 confer With
the United States alone. but insists
that Russia and Japan are not interest
ed In the nehrlng sea seals 10 degree
10 entltle them 10 representation Al
the conference
II cannot be too strongly reiterated
that the Withdrawal OF Great Briiaif
from the Washington conference b.
due 20 Canada's lnslstonce and the ioai
OF being OutyotCd. Great Britain tully
Intended 10 enter the conference.