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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
Tale of a Tall Hat

AT Scotch weddings some years ago,
saws the London Weekly Telegraph,
1t used to be the custom to batter the
hat of the bridegroom as he was leaving
the house iu which the ceremony took
place. On one Of those occasions a
newly-married couple (relatives Of the
bridegroom determined to carry out
the observance of this custom to the let
ter. The bridegroom heard them dis
cussing their plans and dispatched a
messenger to the carriage, which was
waiting, with his hat some time prev
ious to his departure. Then, donning
the hat of male relative who had plot
ted against him, he prepared to go out
to the carriage.
No sooner had he got to the door
than his hat was furiOusly assaulted
aud almost Destroyed. He walked out
of the house amid the laughter of the
bystanders and entered the vehicle;
then, taking the battered hat from his
head, he threw it into the hands of its
proper owner, exclaiming: Hey, Mr..
Dougall, there's your hat, and dOnned
his own, amid the cheers of all present.
Mr. Dougall was the unhappiest-lcok-
ing man in Scotland for some time af-
ter that.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
A panic-strieken Court.

The Nashville Banner says: 1.-THE
honorable Supreme Court Of the State
of Alabama cut rather ridiculous fig
ure in Montgomery last Saturday.
That was the day for the Court to open
its regular term, and a failure to meet
on that day in the capital city of the
state would have resulted in the omis-
sion of whole term and the enforced
idleness of the Court for nearly year.
1t was, therefore, imperative that the
honorable Court should go to Mont
gomery and formally begin the term.
To discharge this duty the Court made
lis arrangement with paramount pre-
cautions against the possible danger Of
Infection. The Supreme Justices arriv-
ed at the Montgomery depot on a
special train at IL 30 y. NJ, and were
driven at a rapid pace to the Capitol,
where they hurriedIy went through
the form of opening the Court, and a.
hurriedly had their precious persons
hauled back to the special train, which
in a jiffy blew its whistle and whirled
away from the city.
This was, we insist, very ride
ulous performance. That grave and
reverend body had a duty to perform
which should have been deliberately
done and with a proper regard for the
dignity and solemn obligations Of the
Court. Instead, they skurried in and
skurried out like lot Of frightened
rabbits, in way which must have
made any infin;tesimal yellow fever
germ that happened 10 be in a hundred
yards Of them roll over in paroxysm
of inextinguishable laughter"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
As It is Now.

The advocate of women's rights had
labored long and we'll with gentle
man friend who listened patiently TO
the various arguments she advanced
in order to convince him that on all
occasions women should receive the
same treatment as men. Finally, when
she thought that he: work had been
well done, she inquired:
"What is your honest opinion OF wo-
mems rights, and Of the progress it has
made up to the present timer
"Well,n he replied, after due refsc-
ton, az have no doubt it would great
" ameliorate the condition ofthe world
if all that you advocate could be reali-
zed. As to the present state of ths
movement, rs nearly as l can deter
mine, it amounts to this: When a
woman is travelling she insists that she
has just as much right as man to go
into the smoking car, and she then in-
sists that no gentleman will smoke IN
the presence of a lady."-Pdek-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
The Maiden's Vow.

Adelaide cried Archibald Pierson,
as he knelt before the beautiful girl and
tenderly grasped her slim, white fin
gers, al have a seciet to impart to you"
Miss Blashford looked inquiringly
into his frank blue eyes and said;
"Oh, Mr.. Pierson, how you frighten
me- Has anything terrible happened?"
"Ah, can't you guess?" he pleaded.
mo" she exclaimed. 81 am poor
guesser. Last winter when the pro-
prietor Of one of the stores offered a
prize to the person who could guess
closest to the number Of seeds in a
pumpkin that was displayed in the
front window, 1 made a guess. All,
Archibald, do you know what hap
pened?"
"No," he passionately answered,
"what was it?''
81 didn't get the prize" she said, 81
was more than seven hundred seeds
shortp'
'Oh, terrible, terribler' he groaned.
"And then made VOW" she went
on, "a VOW thai have faithfully kept,
and which hope to be able TO keep as
long as l live"
"What was it?r he asked, in low,
frightened tones.
81 vowed" the sweet girl replied,
"that would never, never try TO win
out by guessing again"
For long time he knelt there in
silence, looking dumbly up into her
big, fawn-like eyes But at last he
said:
"Still, the pumpkin seeds seeds were
different
ayes" she answered, "but do not,
oh, do not compel me to try it. Can't
you see that 1 am listening, Archi-
bald?"
"Then 1 will tell you." he resoluteIy
declared. Adelaide, -"
But just then the front door banged
and they knew that her father had
come home.
With one swift bound Arehlb1ld
Pierson reached the chandelier and
turned up the gas.
Half an hour later the young man
said goodnight, while William Blash-
ford stood in the hall and waved him
adieu.
When she was all alone again the
beautiful maiden sat down and sObbed
to herself:
''If that idiot ever springs another
pumpkin-seed problem on me I'll guess
his meaning 50 quick that it'll make
his watch stop. ."-Cleveland Leader.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
The Coming Woman

Who goes to the club while her hus-
band tends the baby, as well as the good
old-fashiOned woman who looks after
her home, will both at times get run
down in health. They will be troub-
led with loss Of appetite, headaches,
sleeplessness, fainting or dizzy spells.
The most wonderful remedy for these
women is Electric Bitters. Thousands
of sufferers from Lame Back and
Weak Kidneys rise up and call it bless
ed. cit is the medicine for women.
Female complaints and Nervous troub-
les of all kinds are soon relieved by the
use Of Electric Bitters. Delicate wo-
men should keep this remedy on hand
to build up the system. Only soc. per
bottle. For sale at ]. y. Suyder's
Drug Store, Somerset, Pa, and G.. w.
Brallier's Drug Store, Berlin, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
Free of Charge to Sufferers.

Cut this out and take it to your drug
gist and get a sample bottle free of DIR.
Kings New Discovery, for COnsump-
ton, Coughs and Colds. They do Lot
ask you to buy before trying. This
will show you the great merits Of this
truly wonderful remedy, and show you
what can be accomplished by the regu-
lar size bottle. This is no experiment,
and would be disastrous to the prOprie-
tors, did they not know it would inva-
riably cure. Many Of the best physi-
clans are now using il in their practice
with great results, and axe relying ON
il in most severe cases. Il is guaranteed.
Trial bottles free at j. y. Snyder's
Drug Store, Somerset, Pa, and G.. w.
Brallier's Drug Store, Berlin, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24

The recent decision Of Judge Clayton,
of Delaware county, will he of interest 10
all proPerty-hOlders, as well as TO other
people who think they have right to oc-
cuPy a persons sidewalk, doorstep or
fence as long as they like. In charging
a jury, in which the rights Of the side
walk were the bone of contention, Judge
Clayton laid down the law in referenceto
pavements in such manner as 10 clear
up some points concerning which there
has been much misapprehension. He said:
"The owner OF real estate also owns the
sidewalk in front Of his property subject
20 the right Of pedestrians TO use it for
travelling back and forward. bat outside
Of this he owns this as much as auy other
part of his property. IL cannot be used
for roller skating or play ground for
children, or other purposes without his
consent. II it Is, he could first order
them to leave, and if they refuse, he may
use as much fJrce as necessary 70 remove
them, but no more"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
HOw's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
]. Cheney for the last l5 years, and be-
Hsve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm
WEST < TRUAx, Druggists, Toledo, o.,
WALDISG, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, ..
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nalIy, acting directly npOn the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c- per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
Christopher Columbus Salary.

A curious discovery has been made in
the archives of the Spanish navy, says
he Echo de Paris. II is that Of the pay
sheets of the crews manning the fleet of
earayeIs which sailed under CoristOph-
er Columbus from the port Of Palos to
shores of America
Considering the enormous wealth OBJ
tained from the New World, it is a
matter for surprise to find that the dis
eoverer of America and his companions
were paid miserable pittanee. Thus,
the seamen received from 10f. to l2f. soc.
per month and their fOod. The captains
Of the three earavels only had MONTH
Iy salary OF sOf., and as for Christopher
Columbus himself, who bore the rank
of admiral, his salary was fixed at 1900
per annum.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
The Potatoes xutrimsnt.

The Irish ootseI who has for humid
reds of Yeas popped his potatoes into
boiling water with their jackets on, is
an unconscious scientist, and is prepar-
ing his homely meal upon the most APP
proved hygienic and dietetie principles,
and obtaining the highest possible de
gree of nutriment
Experiments made by the Agrieultu-
raj Department show that potatoes peel
ed and soaked before boiling lose from
46 to 5S per cent. OF fnitrogenOus natter,
> per cent. of aIbuminoids and IS per
cent Of mineral matter, when peeled;
placed at once in cold water and raised
to boil the loss of nitrogenous matter
was Is per cent, of which albuminoids
form nearly half, and 10 per cent. of
mineral matter; when peeled and
thrown into boiling water the latter
losses are reduced one half, and when
uapeeled and placed in boiling water
the loss was but per cent. of nitrogen
Gus and per cent. of mineral matter,
the difference in nutritive values be-
tween bushel of potatoes peeled and
soaked and a bushel boiled in the Irish
fashion being equal TO pound Of sir
loin steak. The character Of the water
used made no difference in the nutri-
Inequalities.
a series of experiments with carrots
embraced the same varieties of waters
in which, both cold and boiling, the
vegetables were placed, after being cut
into fine, medium sized and large pieces.
The quality of water made no difference
in the results, but the loss Of nutritive
matter was smallest in the large pieces,
the small pieces showing loss Of 40
per cent. of nitrogen and 26 Of sugar,
equal to a pound of sugar per bushel;
the loss in the large pieces being: Nj
trogen, p, and sugar, 10 per cent; the
total nutritive loss being in the small
pieces, 80, and on the large, 20 per cent.
Other experiments with cabbages
showed that a large part of the nutritive
cACh4ChtS VI thAo NC5NlAb-S - CNbAaStrN
by boiling, which may account for the
fondness ofthe European peasaltry aud
the Southern negro for cabbage soup, or
"pOt liquor" OF the y pounds Of dry
matter contained in 100 pounds Of raw
cabbage, from y to pounds are lost in
cooking, a loss which seems unavoid-
able 'unless the water in which it is
boiled is also used"
The digestibiiity of eggs was also in
quired into. They were boiled for 8, 5,
10 and 20 minutes at temperatures rang
ing from $50 to 2l2 degrees, the expert
ments showing that, "while it seems
probable that the metho2 of cooking
has some effect upon the rate Of digesti-
bility, it does not materially affect the
total digestibility.n
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
1t is Said Of Celery.


That if celery were eaten more freely
sufferers from rheumatism would be
comparatively few.
That when celery is eaten largely an
alkaline blood is the result, and that
where this exists there can be neither
rheumatism nor gOut.
That it should not only be eaten raw
but cooked.
That it should be cut in small pieces
and boiled till tender, in as little water
as possible, and after adding to this
little rich milk, thieken slightly with
flour and season with butter, pepper
and salt.
That the tender leaves and small
ends of the stalk, wkieh are usually
thrown away, should be used for soups,
and even the greener leaves are useful,
for they may be dried and powdered
and used for fiavoring soups and the
dressings Of roasts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
Preventive Agent Against Moth.

Take cloves, caraway seeds, nutmeg,
mace, cinnamon and tonquin beans, Of
each one ounce; add as much FiOren-
tine orris root as will equal the olher
ingredients put together Grind the
whole well to powder. and then put in
to little bags among your clothes, etc.
1t is pleasant perfume, and will keep
away moths.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
Preserves the Plants.

A German chemist has prepared q
finid that has the power, when injected
into the tissues Of plant near its roots,
of ansesthizing the plant. The plant
does not die, but stops growing, main
tanning its fresh green appearance,
though its vitality is apparently sus-
pended. 1t is also independent Of the
changes in temperature, the most deli
cate hot house plants continuing TO
bloom in the open. The composition
of the fluid is shrOuded in the greatest
mystery, but it is said to have pun
gent odor and to be eolorless.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
THE NEW VOLUME OF ST. NICHOLAS

Aa6 NE ~ NOLO M VI o. N4OaOLAo
50. Nicholas, conducted by Mrs. Mary
Mapes Dodge, enters upon the twenty
firth year Of its successful career as the
leading magazine for boys and girls with
led and attractive list of features has been
secured for the coming year. ireluding
contributions by several Of the foremost
writers of the day.
Rudyard Kipling's first Jungle StO-
ries" were written for ST. Nicholas, and
this year he will contribute a new series
of stories to the magazine, called ''The
Just SO StOries," written in a new vein
fantastic stories. Some stories, Mr.. Kip
ling says, are meant to be read quietly,
and some are meant to be told aloud.
Some are for rainy mornings, and some
for long. hot afternoons, and some are for
bedtime These stories Of Mr.. Kipiing's
are meant to be told 'Just-so." and ore
must not alter one single little word.
They are stories about animals, queer,
very queer animals.
Mr.. Frank Il, Stockton will contribute
The Buccaneers Of Oar Coast This is
a series of narrative sketches in which
will be treated the origin, characteristics,
adventures and exploits Of that wild
body of sea-rovers, calling themselves
THE Brethren of the Coast, - who during
the greater part Of the seventeenth cent
ury ravaged and almost ruled the waters
and shores of the West Indies.
Mr.. j. T. Trowbridge has written Sc
rial, Two Biddicu. Boys, and Then Ad-
ventures With Wonderful Trick Dog
This is marked by bis best qualities and
is full Of effective interest. A lively story
of track and field is ''.rhe Lakerim Ath-
letic Club 10y Rupert Hughes, which
will tell Of year of sports carried out by
a party Of ''real boys" Mr. w o. Stod-
dard writes stirring romance Of chival-
~, with the Black Prince" telling of
the fortunes and adventures Of an En-
glish lad who fights at the battle Of Crecy.
A fairy-tale OF science Through the
Earth, /" by Clement Fezandie, is serial
of the Jules Verne order. IL tells Of the
daring conception of scientist of the
next century, who by the enormously
increased power of electricity succeeds
in boring hole through the earth and
sending a boy in a eigar-shaped car
through the tunnel.
There will be the usual number of ar
ticles Of instruction and entertainment,
short stories, poems and jingles, as well
as hundreds of pictures by leading art
lists. The price Of 81. NicAotts is 25 cents
a coDv or S{O0 a wear
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
One is the Limit.

''How fortunate that Rose has only
one brother-in-Iaw to manage her
money affairs-n
sWhy?"
''If she bad two she would probably
land in the poorhouse."-Chieago Rsc-
ord.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
Wasn't Counted Out.

Ethel-Did you go to see papa today
Tom, about our engagement?
TOm-Yes, dear.
Ethel-Were you down at his office
long?
Tom oh, no. / got up again right
away.-New York Journal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
They Disappeared.

81 was afflicted with scrofula for a
number Of years and tried several diff
ferent kinds Of medicine without relief
Finally began taking Hoods S;arsa-
parilla to cleanse my blood and in a
shor. time after began taking it the
scrofula sores disappeared and | am
now entirely well. JOHN. NJ. BOYD,
Box -, West Greene, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
A Land Without Fences.

Country roads in China are never
bounded by fences, but entirely unde-
fined. While the farmer has the right
to plow up any road running through
his land, drivers OF vehicles have an
equal right. and they exercise it, to
traverse any part of the country at
large.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
UsssaIItems.

To cut new bread smoothly the knife
should be slightly healeu first.
The color Of picked cabbage is great
ly improved by putting slices Of un-
cooked beet into it.
Lime spots on wooden cloths may be
completely removed by strong vinegar.
Cabbage leaves, chopped small and
thrown on carpets before sweeping
answer the same purpose as tea leaves
for laying the dust.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
Bucklsn's Arnica salvs.

The Best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rleum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
CbiIblains, 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. Tor sale st ].
y. Snyder's Drug Store, Somerset, Pa +,
OF BTallier's Drug Store, Berlin, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
In Union There is Strength.

"Why is it." asked the philosopher.
"that misfOrtunes never come singly?n
Can't say" replied the other man,
unless it is that, ON account OF the re-
ception they get, they're afraid to trsv-
el alone. New York Journal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
To Prevent Cold Feet.

In Russia it is the custom, in order
to prevent excessively cold feet, to
sprinkle the bottom OF the boot or shoe
with ground allspiee. This IS easily
done, and is productive only Of COM
fort.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
What Might Have Been Expected.

Once friend of mine and I agreed
that it would be helpful for each Of US
TO tell the other his faults"
"HOw did it work2n
1--WE haven't spoken for nine years"
Chicago Record.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
THE CENTURY MAGAZINE FOR THE
COMING YEAR.

The CsRtls5g Nagu-i5ie, with its No
yembes' Gambler. enters upon its twenty
seventh year. During its long existence,
by Tcsscn Of its many notable successes.
it has wen an assured and commanding
position. During the coming year The
Ctatarn viii maintain its exceptional po-
sition as a magazine os entertainment
and A. a leader in ant aud thought.
Its pictorial features win be notable.
and it will command the services Of the
foremost artists. illustrators and engrav-
ers Of this eoantry aud &C Europe.
Nothing like a complete announcement
of its literary features can be attempted
now. DR.. Weir Mitchell, whose novel OF
the American Revolution. Hugh
wynne.~ is the great success Of fhe year.
has writteo a new story for the present
volume. II bears the piquant title The
Adventures of Francois: Foundling.
Adventurer, Juggler and Fencing Mas
ter during the French Revolution" The
tale Is full Of romance and adventure.
Mrs. Burton Harrison contributes a new
novel Of New York life, called Good
Americans," in which contemporaneous
social types and tendencies are brightly
mirrored and described.
ffThere will be group of clever sturies
about horses and people who like horses.
under the general titleof ''Gallops." "a
wOman's "Reminiscences Of the French
Intervention in Mexico will be given in
a series of graphic and highly pictures
que papers by Mrs. Cornelius Stevenson.
Further contributions to the interesting
series Of Heroes of Peace will be made
By Jacob A. Riis, Gustav KObbe. Eliza
beth Stuart Phelps Ward. and others.
For the benefit Of readers Of The Cen
fsry an unusual combination offer is
made for this year. There has been IS
sued '.The Century Gallery Of One Hun
tlred Portraits,'' made up Of the finest en-
cravings that have appeared in the mag
azine, and representing total expendi-
ture of nearly $4,000. These are printed
on heavy plate psper, with wide margins
like proofs. The retail price Of the gall
lery is $3.50. but this year it viii be sold
only in connection with a subscription to
The CeHt,try. the price Of the two togeth-
er being Sc 50.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24

Even in the most severe cases Of
sprain or bruise, cut or burn, Thomas
Electric Oil gives almost instant relief.
Ii is the ;deal family liniment.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24
A Curious Regulation.

Lodging-house keepers in Germany
have to give notice to the police imne-
diately on the arrival and departure Of
any Of their guests.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24

Rabbits are increasing so rapidly in
some parts Of Connecticut that they
are a nuisance, because Of their depre-
rations.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24

Anyone who suffers from that terri
bIe plague, Itching Piles, viii appre-
eiate the immediate relief and perma-
nent cure that comes through the use
Of Doan's DIN tment. 1t never fails.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24

Hoods Pills are the best family
eatnartic aud liver tonic. Gentle, re-
liable, sure.
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The Somerset Herald
rsrAsIIsHlplsz.
,,-,.,,,s of Publication.

svrry wednesday morning at
P1'l'l - n paid IN advance, otherwise
:EF-i .r,,op viii be discontinued until
70 .,ss are paid up. POstmAstss ne
81 s'i'1.. no.ify Us when subscribers do not
gi'''ils !, ~, Daper win be held responsible
q i1s rssaoying from one postofice 70
sa'''-. s,,,s give us the name Of the form
i''--- IS ,hs present once Address
rHE sOnEEsEr HERALD.
sOzEEsET. Pa
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Persistent
Coughs

A cough which seems to hang
on IN spite of al the remedies which
you have applied certainly needs
energetic and sensible treatment.
For twenty-five years that stand
ard preparation Of cod-Ever oiI,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-24

The funds and securities OF this bank are Sc
eurely protected in a celebrated CoRLIss BUR
CLAIR PROOF SAFE. The only safe made abso-
lutelY burglar-proOf
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EDWARD sCULLs PRESIDENT.
VALENTINE HAY, VICE PRESIDENT
HARVEY NJ. BERKLEY, CASHIER.