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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
The Pope as a Poet.

The Rome correspondent Of the Ber-
liner Tageblatt telegraphs the following
about the POpe's state Of health ~
high parsonage who often sees the Pope,
and who, only the day before yester-
day, was with him for some time,
states that his health is perfectly salts
factory. 1t is certainly not to be deni-
ed that for the last few years he has
not been so strong a. ne was, and when
he gets somewhat excited a reaction
regularly sets in which makes him ap-
pear weaker than he really is. At
such moments he has forebOdings of
death. For instance, he wrote TO
diplOmatiSt living abroad, a friend Of
his, that he must hasten to Rome if he
wanted To see him alive. The Holy
Fathers latest indispOsition can be
traced to his getting up in the middle
of the night, as he often does, to write
down some Latin verses which had oc-
cured TO him. He caught a severe
cold. The correspondents informant
believes that the Pope may live years
His death, according to the physicians
opinion, will be due to an9mia of the
brain." The Pope yesterday held
solemn reception Of the patrician fam
lilies Of Rome in the Ducal Hall Of the
Vatican. His Holiness reply was read
by Mgr. Missitelli, because the great
height of the hall would have render
ed it necessary for the Pope to raise his
voice considerably in order to be audi
hi
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
How Gen. Grant Treated the Cuban
Question.

In message 10 Congress in 1870, at
a time when Cuban insurreetion had
been in progress about seven years,
President Grant deliberately treated the
questions involved. There are no es-
sential differences between the condi-
tions now existing in Cuba and those
reviewed 10y President Grant. His
conclusions were stated as follows:
"While conscious that the insurrec-
ton in Cuba has shown a strength and
endurance which make it at least
doubtful whether it be in the power of
Spain to subdue it, it seems unques-
tionable that no such civil organization
exists which may be recognized rs an
Independent government capable of
performing its International obliga-
tions and entitled to be treated as one
of the Powers of the earth. A recog-
milton under such circumstances would
be inconsistent with the f.cts, and
would compel the Power granting 1t
soon to support by force the govern
ment to which it had given really IS
only claim of existence. In my judgo
ment the United States should adhere
to the policy and the principles
which have heretofore been its sure
and safe guides in like contests be-
tween revolted colonies and their
mother country, and, acting only up
on clearest evidence, should avoid any
possibility of suspicion or imputation."
buffalo Courier.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
A Mercless Test.

''What a dreadful cold you have -
exclaimed one Capitol hin girl.
ut is rather severe" replied the 9TH
er. 'But don't mind it. 1 caught il
in good cause"
'Did you haze to 60 out in the rain
after doetOr?"
mo. 1t was a selfish experiment,
but it is assisting ME in manner SO
important that don't mind it,"
''What is it helping you to doer
decide question on which my fu-
ture happiness depends"
Goodness me ~
"Yes. Father said that as soon as
the weather got cool enough 10 have
the furnace going Herbert would begin
coming to the house three or four times
a week instead of only once. He said
that he didn't think there was any
heat in Herbert's hall bedroom and
that he came here because it is a nice
warm place to sit. 50 last night when
he called | had the heat turned of
from the parlor. I got very chilly,
but | stood it better than Herbert did,
for | knew what to expect and dressed
accordingly. | told him that We didn't
expect to have that room heated all
winter because we used it so little. ID
was dreadful ordeal, but / shall not
regret it, for it will silence my doubts
forever. If Herbert comes back now.
| will know that he really and truly
loves me. "-WashingtOn Star.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
Hints For the Girls.

It's not such difficult matter to keep
your room in order.
After your own particular domain is
in order learn 10 keep it so.
Learn to dispose of things rs YOU
handle them, and while dressing your
self you will at the same time uncon-
sciously be setting your room in order.
Have dainty little catch-all upon
the bureau, or hanging near it, and
whenever you see stray thread or bit
of dirt which you can pick up, don't
neglect it, but let its place be in the
catch-all.
This precaution will make sweeping
ali easy task and save your room from
ever having Uttered look.
There will be no days of quitting
things TO rights for they will he right
all the time, and your room will be u
continual pleasure to you, as you will
not count the time it requires to keep it
so any more than you do that which
you give to insure personal cleanliness.
1t will be easier to keep your room
nice than to let it go after you once
know the pleasure of an orderly dainty
room, KEEP. so by your own hands.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
He Knew All About 1t.

The old gentleman looked rather sol
emn when his beautiful daughter en-
tered the reception room in response to
his summons.
''IIosaIind,v he said, with the air Of
n man who has made a disagfee-ble
discovery, "you and young Mr.. Hark-
ins were In this room last evening, /
believe"
'fes, papa" she answered. with
dOwncast eyes. ''George-t il. Mr..
Harkins-called last evening and re-
eeived him here"
"He calls about three times week,
according TO my count" said the old
gentleman, ''and 1 suppose you put in
the time discussing literature and art
and all that sort Of thing"
ave are both very fond Of good lit
erature," ventured the beautiful daugh-
ter.
"Of course you are, - replied the old
gentleman, sarcastically. ut takes
three sessions a week for you to keep
up with the times. Oh / know all
about that, and am willing to make
certain concessions in view Of your lit
erary tendencies, but don't exactly
understand this"
The old gentleman pointed to four
cigars that were lying on the mantel-
piece. The blood instantly mounted
20 the face Of the beautiful daughter,
but she did not lose her presence Of
mind.
"Oh, dear, how stupid Of me" she
cried. "George i, Mr.. Harkins
left those for you last night and for
got to give them to you
LEFT them for me ~
"Yes. You see, that's new brand
that he thinks particularly good, and
he wants you to try them and see what
you think Of them. He has great con-
fidence in your judgment, and he"
She stopped, for the old gentleman
had critically examined one Of the ci-
gars and then smelled Of it, and he
was now looking at her over the tops
of his gl.-sses in very disconeerting
way.
That's the same cigar he has smok-
ed for six months to my certain knowl-
edge" he said.
''Oh, then he has made a mistake"
"ROsalind," " interrupted the old gem
tleman, ''why will you insist upon for
getting that your mother and I went
all through this and know all about it?
Mr.. Harkins Is in the habit OF carry
ing his cigars III his upper left hand
vest pocket, just over his heart"
''Ye-es."
''And being a wise young man of
fOrethought, he removed
the cigars from what he considered a
dangerous locality last evening, and he
was so eIated when he left that he for
got them. Am l correct ?r
''Ye-es, papa"
"And when may expect him to
call upon me -
'He said he was going to see you
this afternoon"
Every good. He's a careful and
young man, Gud | am
ready to accept him as a sOn-in-law,
but don't want any daughter ofmine
to think she can pull the wool over the
eyes Of an old man who has been
through it all."-Chicago Post.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
Stands at the Head.

Aug. j. Bogel, the leading druggist
of Shreveport. La, says: ''Dr. Kings
New Discovery is the only thing that
cures my cough, and it is the best sell
Ter / have" ]. F. Campbell, mer-
chant of Stafford, Ariz, writes: CDR.
Kings New Discovery is all that is
claimed for it; it never fails, and is n
sure cure for consumption, coughs and
colds. can not say enough for its
merits" DIR. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds is
not an experiment. 1t has been tried
for quarter of century, and to-day
stands at the head. IL never disap-
points. Free trial bottles at Snyder's
drug store, Somerset, or BrallieT's drug
store, Berlin.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
If You Will Use a Little Reasoning

you can easily prove that catarrh is
climatic and not blood disease.
Have you not the severest catarrhal at
tacks during winter and spring, and
but little evidence of catarrh during
the summer? Yes. We'll, this proves
it is climatic, inflaming the nasal pas
sages. 1t is waste of money to invest
in blood remedies. The proper treat
ment is local application, and the
most prompt to cure is that popular
remedy, Ely's Cream Balm.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
SOMERSET PA, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY II. 1897
THE BEST OF TRUMps.

The BEST OF TRUMPS.
st. Valentine.
O saint benign,
How much we mortals owe TO thee.
What blessings great
Should be thy fate,
What lOve-from all should go to theei
Just glance around,
Gaze DER the ground,
And see
What life would be
Vert not for thee.
Look first on men,
And witness then
How into classes twain
Both vain
Men are divided in these days.
You'll stand amaze,
They toll from morn till night,
or else they loaf with all their might,
Their noses grinding on the stone,
a mass OF toiling skin and bone,
or else, impatient of the mol of life,
In clubs take refuge from all strife,
1helr trump, SPADE OF cluD.
Ay, there's the rubi
And maids these daysl
Poor maidsi Their ways
Sometimes eompelNthe thought
That they are far more easy caught
BY glittering things
by trinkets, rings
Than by nature fit for wings.
Their trump the diamond.
Then you come
With Cupid in your train, and take the
numb
And icy hearts of all mankind,
And bring the thought of love-sweet
love, the blind.
One snap upon fair Cupid's string.
And pessimistic thoughts take wing.
And spite of diamonds, clubs and spades,
Hearts are the trumps OF men and maids
All, Valentine,
Thou saint benign.
How much we mortals owe TO thee.
What blessings great
Should be thy fate,
What love from all should go to thee.
Anne Warrington Wintherup in Har-
per's Bazaar.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
Tried on Carcasses.

Experiments with the new English
rifle bullet carried out in India show
that it produces wounds of a formida-
able type, calculated TO stop the most
determined rush of the most robust as
sailant. Good penetrations of thin iron
plates, planks, Boxes filed with earth,
etc, were also obtained, but the exec
ration Of flesh and the shattering of
bones demonstrated by fire against the
carcasses of sheep and bullocks, were
regarded as the most conclusive evil
dences of the efficiency of the bullets
under trial.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
Makes His Callers Work.

\ civil engineer, who lives at Asnieres
suburb of Paris, is Of the opinion
that no power should go to waste. Re
ceiving the friendly call of colleague,
the latter complained how difficult it
was to open the gate leading from the
street into the grounds. "Iou should
haze that gate carefully looked over,
and the hinges Oiled said the visitor.
"No, will do nothing of the kind" f"
was the reply, 'the hinges are well
oiled, know il; but the gate is con-
nected with hydraulic system, and
anybody coming in or going out ofthat
gate raises eight gallons of well water
into the tank on my roof. That makes
the gate open Il trifle harder, admit"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
PARKER & PARKER.
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THIS FORMING?

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that it is unsurpassed in all the essen-
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Specimen copies of any addition will
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Address all letters TO
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
Sally Lunn.

Was so called from pastry cook at
Bath named Sally Lunn, who carried
these cakes about in basket for sale as
he close of the eighteenth century.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
DIRECTORS

Customers OF this bank will rec eve the most
liberal Treatment consistent with safe banking.
Parties wishing TO send money east or west
can b.. accommodated by draft for any
amount.
Money and valuables secured by one OF Die
holds celebrated safes, with most improved
time lock.
collections made in all partu of the United
States. Charges moderate.
Accounts and deposits solicited.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
CATARRH
Philadelphia

A pariicfe isapplied directly into the nostrils
ana - agreeable. Price - cents at Druggists
or bv mail.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

Experience proves the merit of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t cures all forms
of blood diseases, tones the stomach,
builds up the nerves
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
ELYS
CREAM BALM

Is quickly ab sorb-
ed. Cleanses the
Nasal Passages, Al
lays Pain and In
fiammation, Heals
the Soses. Protect
r : oreah Sc senses
the Membrane from
Aiditioaaj Col q
OF Tas e ami smell.
Gives r .lief AT once
aud it will care.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
To Save Pigs In Cold Weather.

Saw a kerosene barrel through the
middle and set one-half near the far
rowing pen. y dry goods box will an
swer the same purpose. Cover with a
piece of old carpet and place jug fill
a 4 with hot water in the center. Slip
3 8 'nny sack over the jug, and as fast
as TIM pigs come place them in the bar
rel. La We them there until they are
thoroughly dry. They will keep close
to the jug and usually remain very
quiet until they, are hungry. Then
let them all out : once, giving each
an equal chance. L saved fine litter
in February by this m, 'thod and anoth-
er in March, when the temperature was
10 degrees below zero. Being Po-
lhnd-China breeder of several years
experience, this practice has saved me
many dollars. Early pigs usually
bring the most money.-Cor. New
England Homestead.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

II was troubled with quinsy for i've
years. Thomas Eclectrie Oil cur d
me- Ny wife and child had diphthe-
ria. Thomas Eclectric Oil cured them.
| would not be without it in the house
for any consideration" Rev. f. F.
Crane, Dunkirk, \. Y.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
THE KELLEY CURE

Is special boon 10 business men who, having
drifted unconsciously into the drink habit ana
awaken 10 find the disease Of alcoholism fastened
upon them rendering them unit 70 manage al
fairs requiring a clear brain \ four weeks
course OF treatment at the
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
prTrsBiypd KEELEY INSTITUTE,

No. 1916 Fifth Avenue,
restores TO them all their powers, mental ana
physical destroys the abnormal appetite, ana
restores them to the condition they were IN pe-
donein more than 1000 cases treated here, ana
among them some of your own neighoors, 70
whom we can refer with confidence as 20 tne
absolute safety and efficiency of the Kelley Cure.
The fullest and most searching Investigation Is
nvited. send for pamphlet giving full iniorues-
ton.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

NOW FOR TIE
Red
SALE.
IA 4 L have a large stock of goods
tmf on hand that must be reduced
" before invoicing. We know
Prices will do it. Down they
go. We mean business
p yds of Calico for 80 cents.
- yds Shirting Calico for 30 cents.
22 yds American Indigo Blue, Turkey
Red and Fancy Prints for 99cts.
20 yds Lancaster Ginghams for 80 cts.
p yds Toweling for 90 cents.
- yds Outing Cloth for % cents.
- yds II good Unbleached Muslin, 99c.
l6 yds Heavy Sheeting 80 cents.
- yds Al Gilt Edge BIeached Muslin
80 cents.
l6 yds A Hill and Androscogin
Bieached Muslin 90 cents.
Soft Oil Cloth, Il! cts per yard.
Il yds ~ Fruit of the Town and Ions
dale 50 cents.
All-Wool FLANNELS,
WOOL CLOTHS,
DRESS GOODS,
i'm the different
Weaves and Makes.
VELVETS, SILKS,
TOWELS, NAPKINS,
TABLE LINENS,
BED SPREADS,
BLANKETS,
PORTIERS,
CARPETS,
are all 10 be marked
DOWN TO
COST.
Cotton Carpet Chain, l2lc per lib.
Wool Carpet Chain, 25c per lb.
Stocking Yarn, soc per 10.
Ladies' Jackets from Sl.j0 to $3.50.
Misses Jackets from 7jc to S2.2j.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
Merit

Is what gives Hoods. s.Sarsaparils its great
popularity, its constantly increasing
sales, and enables it TO accomplish its
wonderful and unequalled cures. The
combination, proportion and process
used in preparing Hoods Sarsaparillo
are unknown TO other medicines, and
make Hoods Sarsaparilla
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

Cotton Carpet Chain, l2lc per lb.
Wool Carpet Chain, 25c per 10.
Stocking Yarn, soc per Id.
Ladies' Jackets from Sl.j0 to $3.50.
Misses Jackets from 75c to S2.2j.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09
A JOKE ON A PHRENOLOGIST.

The jokes that practical jokers play
uron wise men are sometimes as funny
as they are elaborate. A case in point
Is said to have occurred some years ago
in England when a humor-loving in
diVldual who rejoiced in the posse ssion
OF a fine vegetable-garden found there
IN one evening a large turnip. It s,
happened that this particular turnip
was marvellously like in its shape TO a
mans head, and bore a very decided
resemblance too to the features Of a
man. The joker, perceiving a fine
chance to make a point, and struck
fy the curious resemblance OF the
turntp, had a cast made OF it, and
sent the cast to a phrenologist. re-
guessing him to examine its bumps
and to make a report.
After sitting in judgment p O the
cast for some time, the phrenologist
SO the story goes, reported that while
he could not judge accurately from the
cast, 1t was his opinion that it was
the head OF a person of acute mind
and deep research; that he had the
organ of quick perception and also OF
perseverance well developed, and that
II ere were signs that he was also a
person Of extreme ~credulity. This
opinion was sent by mail, and the
phrenologist expressed, in closing, the
hope that at some time he might have
the privilege of examining the head
itself.
The reply was sen that the owner
would gladly comply with this request,
but that unfortunately he could not do
so, since the original had been eaten
by himself and his family several
weeks before with their mutton at
dinner.
What the phrenologist thought of the
reply is lot stated,-Harper's Round
Table.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09
THE COON'S

Heah, yo' Rastus, shet yo' little sleepy
haid.
Nanny gwine tub rock huh lamb
tub res'-(Po' lambD
Ebry little possum chile am dreamin'
in its bed,
Yo's my precious honey-yes, yo'
am!
Swing, oh, sing, no! Lucy, whar you
bin so late?
Lemme catch a niggah courtin' 20
-(Yes, YOU'D
Hurry up, yo' ~rascals, TO dere's con
bread on de plate
Fo' nanny loves huh homes, yes,
she do!
Laws now, Rastus, l done gwine tub
swat yo' hard,
Slap yo' tub a peak an break 1t
off-(Po' lamb!)
Monst'ous, drefful Boyle Man am wait
in in de yard
Mammy's only jokin', yes, she am
Swing, oh, sing, oh! Petah, yes, l see
yo' git!
Washington. I'll cu'l yo' wool 70 yo'
-(Yes, you'll
Neber in de whole roun' void l seen
such chilluns yit-
But nanny loves huh homes, yes
she do!
-Massey's Magazine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09

cafe slowly slipping a julep through a
couple OF straws. Il just found this
out the other day and | have felt
sorry for the saloon men ever since,
because every fellow who uses a straw
feels that it is his duty to destroy
it with his drink. The saloon men
get their supply of straws from the
big glass houses, and the most OF
these establishments keep a regular
force of hands employed all through
the summer season cutting and prepar-
ing the straws for use. Usually some
body has 10 be sem to the country
to select the straw from the farmer,
and then it has to be handled with
great care in getting it to the city.
This, of course, is an item of expense
which must be made out of the saloon
men.-St. Louis Republic.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-09-09
A 1ODERN nARTYR.

Twenty-Five years ago, when l was
a theatrical agent Git was an eminent
manager who spoke), | saw many an
! odd and interesting bit of life, | was a
pretty close sailor to the wind in those
days, and sought humble lodgings
wherein to rest myself when the bust
ness of the day was over, because my
purse could pay for no other.
AS l was busy at the theater much
of the time night and day, always
hunted up a lodging as near 1t as |
could, and sometimes | found myself
urder strange roofs, undergoing queer
experiences.
In the winter of ga the star whose
performances | arranged for was to
play at the Arch Street Theatre, N
Philadelphia, then under the manage
ment of Mrs. John Drew. AS usual
| went knocking about in the near
reighborhood OF the theater looking
for cheap lodgings. 1t was dark
when | began my search, and | could
but dimly see the little white cards on
the walls announcing that furnished
rcms could be obtained within.
| looked at room after room, but all
were beyond my means, vel in the
humble quarters in which | ventured to
search. At last, feeling unusually
tired, and a little discouraged, | saw a
card on a plain little frame house
which promised, from its appearance,
a scale of prices low enough to sati sly
attenuated purse. 1t was a very
plain little place indeed, yet it had
about it nothing which suggested that
its people belonged to the low classes.
On the contrary, a certain daintiness
sat upon it and almost overcame the
dismal signs of poverty which hung
about it. There is such a thing as
noble poverty, and saw it for the first
time in that house.
| rang the bell, and remember to
this day how it's loud tinkling startled
me, so near vas it to the outer door
and SO silent the house. You know
how jangling and %pervasive is the
noise made by a cheap door-bell
IL was luIlS udlh ny lHlS llLlb, anu
as | stood on the narrow little step |
wondered If the house was not, after
all, tenantless. After a few moments
the door opened as Eoiselessly as
doors always open in blood-curdling
stories, and there stood before me a
woman-surely the whitest-faced and
most worn-spirited looking woman ]
ever saw-and at first glance, the old
est. For a few seconds | forgot the
object of my call, so strangely did she
affect me.
Well, | engaged q room in her house
and took possession of it at once.
Poverty had marked everything for
its own within those walls, but it was
not poverty of the repellant order. 1t
was even attractive and commanded
ones instant respect, for over it clean
illness and daintiness had spread their
refining nantes to that it's terrors
were put out of sight.