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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-07
What a Good Laugh Win Do.

II tends to lengthen ones life.
1t conveys new and direct stimulus
to the vital forces
Doctor Green says that there is not
one remotest corner or little inlet Of the
minute bIood-vessels OF the human body
that does not feel some wavelet from
the commissions occasioned by good
hearty laughter.
When one laughs the life principle Of
the central man is shaken to the inner.
most depths, sending new tides OF life
and strength 20 the surface
The blood moves more rapidly, and
conveys a different impression to all
the organs Of the body as It visits them
on its particular mystic journey, when
a man is laughing, from what is done
at other times.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-07
Ths conerss.ianal confsrenes.

The four candidates for the nomination
for Congress in this District, with their
twelve Conferrees, viii reassemble in
Johnstown this evening. If it does ap-
pear inhospitable to say so, the majority
of the people Of JOhnstown would be
as much gratified 10 having them get
through with this business, that they
may go away and attend TO their other
business, as their friends at their homes
are TO have them return 70 them. And it
may also be said that all who want them
10 finish up the business for which they
assemble are Republicans, while the
Democrats wish them to continue it
They are all reputable men TAT least we
have not learned that any one Of Them
has ever been convicted of . serious Of
fencel, and it is with regret that we are
compelled. in the interest of impartial
journalism, to state the above cold fzcts.-
JOhnstOwn Tribune. Aug q.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-07

All the guns that make up the arma-
ment Of United States man-of-war
must be tested before they are placed
on board, from the small rapid-fire gun
which stands on the upper deck, to the
monster thirteen-ineh that is mounted
in the steel-armored turrets Of = battle
ship, so that Uncle Sam may know
that they are safe, and viii not burst
and so endanger the lives Of his officers
and sailors, as well as fail in the SUI
preme moment Of battle, when they
are called upon to defend the Stars and
Stripes.
This test is called the proof and
all guns, great and small, and samples
Of powder and Of projeotiIes, also speci-
mems Of the armor-plate which is to
cover the sides of our battleships and
armored cruisers, are sent to the Naval
Proving Ground at Indian Head, on
the beautiful Potomac river, to be tested
and proved.
In 1894 the first thirteen-ineh rifle
was fired at Indian Head. This gun
was the largest ever built in the United
States, and is one of the twelve that are
now mounted in the turrets OF the bat
tleships "Indiana," Massachusetts,"
and "Oregon." This gun was called
the ''Peacemaker.r The great 1l00-
pound projectile was hoisted to the
breeeh Of the gun, and showed into
place by curious hydraulic rammer
that heightened itself like spy glass.
Then came four men, each carrying q
white bag containing one hundred and
twenty pounds Of brown powder, The
bags were placed, one back of the other,
in the powder chamber of the gun.
The breech-plug was now swung into
position, pushed into the open b-eech,
and given a quarter turn to the right,
which locked it safely in its place.
Through the centre of this plug is a
small hole, in the outer opening Of
which was fixed the electric primer,
which, when ignited, sends jet of
flame through the hole and into the
centre of the powder.
The wires being connected, all was
ready. Lieutenant Mason brought their
ends together A spout Of flame and
smoke shot from the eannon's mouth,
tremendous roar, which was heard
for miles, reverberated out over the Po-
tomac, and the huge bolt of steel, urged
by the enormous pressure, sped across
the valley aud buried itself in the hill
side opposite.
On its way it passed through several
frames on which wires were strung,
breaking them in its flight. The wires
were electrically connected with a lit
tie house On the hill above, and there
registered on the delicate chronograph
the speed at which the projectiie trav-
eled, and soon the tingling bells told
the story: one, nine, seven, FIVE, ,975
feet in one second.
Think Of that, and what ii means
a mile in a little less than three Sec
onds, over twenty miles a minute,
speed that carries the projectiEe thirteen
miles, or sends it through twenty-four
inches Of ordinary steel:-St Nicholas.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-07
WHOLE NO. 245s.

aud beds. erockery made by the wOmen,
utensils Of stone or cocoanut shells, bas-
kets Of wicker-work and platters carved
OF wood, cloth woven ON the ancient
looms, while the corn is groand by the
women with the old-fashioned mortar
and pestles They are expert earpen-
ters, and also adopts at Woodworking.
These primitive people have many
excellent proverbs, among them being
the sayings:
Don't fling a stone; it may fall on
your own head.
Tell lie and find truth.
A monkey dressed up is but monk
ey still.
Answer nonsense by nonsense.
In beating for fruit, beat not the tree.
The poor have no nurse.
Wake not the sleeping.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-07
Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania Rail-
road
Buck ems Alnea salre.

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-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price Is cents per box. For sale at ].
N. Snyder's Drug Store. Somerset, Pa,
or G. w. Brallier's Drug Store, Ber-
lin. Pa,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-07

A correspondent Of the Southern
Planter tells Of a man who had been
trying for some years to eradicate q
blackberry patch with seythe and grub
hoe, and had only succeeded in making
it more thrifty. But in extremely cold
weather, when the vines were frozen, a
pile Of saw-logs on the hill above broke
loose and came down over them, break
ing them down. He found in ths
spring that sll were billed over which
the logs went. Since that he has killed
them by moving them in the winter
when frozen. As they are sometimes 8
pest when not wanted, this is worth a
trial.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-07
Slight Difference.

A mistake which caused ripple OF
amusement to run through q Western
Court room was made by an absent
minded Judge
He had to pass sentence on high
wayman; after stating clearly the dis
grace which the man had brought upon
relatives and friends by his lawIess aud
dishonest life, the Judge said: "And in
consideration of these many offences
against the law, committed by you,
you are hereby sentenced TO seven
years hard labor in the Legislature"
'Penitentiary, your honor" hastily
corrected the prosecuting attorney in a
respectful whisper.
'What2" said the Judge, blankIy.
"Oh, yes; the penitentiary; but the diff
ference is only a slight one OF course.
should say"--
Here his Honor abruptly ceased, aud
what he should have said was left un-
said.-Youth's compsnion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-07
IEvALIDED HOME.

Manser bullet through my arm
Down at santisgo.
so the surgeon packed me home
Thanks 70 Mr.. Dago.
Folks were mighty glad see
II was buta tribe.
Nell was, too and, bless the Lord
For that spanish rifiel
Strange a crippled arm should be
such demonstration
That heart stands much in need
OF q certain ration.
I've been trying. and IN vain,
Sev'ral years to catch her.
Once fell and broke my leg
YetIt didn't fetch her.
But the Don VINO did me up
Is my friend forever.
r exon that he didn't think
he could shoot 50 clever;
For he struck a breast that long
Had defied his betters-
And I'm here TO md il ont,
Having failed In letters.
SO, as long as can't light,
I'm fool 70 grumble,
And I guess the folks around
Have begun to tumble.
With NeiI's help-I tell you that
Girl Is just dandy
! can use a leff arm, now.
Lover Ike and handy.
edwin /, SabfD In Puck
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-07

The best medicine you can take is
that which builds a solid foundation
for hea lth in pure, rich blcod-Hood's
Sarsaparilla.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-07
EEFFER'S NEW SHOE STORE!
KEk's BOYS. woKERs, GIRLS and cRlLOREs'S
SHOES. oxFoRDs and SLIPPERS
Black and Tan. Latest styles and Shapes
~ ln,rlsf
Cash PRICES.

IMPORTANT TO ADVERTISERS.
The cream OF the country papers is found
in Remington's County Seat Lists Shrewd
advertisers avail themselves Of these lists,
copy Of which can be had of Remington
BINS. of New York 4 Pittsburg.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-07
Somerset Herald.
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o,er,ns of Publication

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. @--l --,,..,sp,ion VIII be discontinued until
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As rHs soxEEsET HEzAI.D.
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-07
Aguinsld0 win be Good.

New YORK. August 26-The Herald's
Manila correspondents sends an interview
had by him with Aguinaldo, the insur-
gent leader in Bacoor. Aguinsldo declar-
ed that he is anxious to support the au-
thority Of the United States in the Phil
ippines and that he had persuaded the
other rebel leaders to accept his views
Il is his desire now that the insurgent
army be disbanded and return to the
province. Hecomplains Of lack Of hon
esty and military talent in the rebel lead
ers. and says he has not an army. but only
an unruly rabb;s. The general seemed
dispirited.
He added that he trusts tho United
States will form free and liberal gov
ernmenE The rebellion is spreading in
the SOUTH Sorsogon has fallen into the
hands Of the rebels. I've Spaniards hav-
ing been killed in the assault on the place.
THIRTY SECOND NATIONAL EN-
CAMPMENT OF G. A. Il. AT GIN
CINNATI, o.
Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania Rail
road.
For the thirty-second National El-
eampment Of G. A. r., - be held at
Cincinnati, o.. September to 10. 1895. the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell excursion tickets at rate Of single fare
for tho round trip.
These tickets win be sold on September
3, 4, and ), and win be good 70 leave Gin
cinnali returning not earlier than Septem-
Der not later than September 70. except
that by depositing ticket with Joint Agent
at Cincinnati on September 5. 8. :. s. or9,
and on payment Of twenty Ave cents. re-
turn limit may be extended 50 that pas
seBgers may remain at Cincinnati until
October ?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-07

sH Hsrsss. Thsir Hsruic eE6rts II 6ettisg Anna
allios as5 2sthsns q ths Frons sagst ths caH
P. E. BUILEE. Of pack-train no. 3
wrnlng from Santiago, de Cuba, on
July gs3, says; awe all had diarrhea
in more or less violent form. aud when
we landed we had no time 10 see
doctor, for il was case Of rush aud
rush night aud day to keep the troops
supplied with ammunition and rations,
but thanks to Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, we
were able to keep at work and keep our
health; in fact, I sincerely believe that
at one critical time this medicine was
the indirect Saviour Of our army, for If
the packers had been unable 10 work
there would have been no way Of get
ting supplies 70 the front- There were
no roads that wagon train could use.
My comrade and myself had the good
fortune to lay in supply Of this med
icine for our pack-train before We left
Tampa, and know in four eases il alb
solutely save life"
The above letter was written 10 the
manufacturers OF this medicine, the
Chamberlain Medicine Co. Des Moines,
Iowa For sale by all druggists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-07
CRITICAL TINE
During the Battle of Santiago.
SICK OR WE'LL, A RUSH NIGHT
AND DAY.

TIE Paeks At TIA tie sf saatlssb d cshz usr
<H HHsrsss. Their Hsruic eEorts II 6sttisg Anna
sigos ss5 asthsas % "a Frcrs sa.st ths czy-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-07

THIRTY-SECOND NATIONAL EN-
CAMPMENT OF G. A. Il. AT GIN
CINNATI, o.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-18
French War-Scares.

But stranger illusions have been enter
tanned by The very melr0poiitans Of intel
lieent nations. as when gang Of Partisan
Chauvinlsts discovered an unknown
female in "a back yard. and dragged her
through the streets amid abe hwis Of an
ever -incrcasiug mob Nadine Bismarck
caught in c0al-sheii The cmissarles
Of the Berlin Neoais-1rne'es invading The
sacred heart of our replolicH The .ady's
husband himself had been seen again and
again. fumhlng the Jock OF O poultry
house. or crawling Oh al i2urs under the
counters OF "a meal-nark-t, and in 1874
when the name OF the Iron Duke carried
terror 20 the hearts VI the Imper.alists.
"a chambermaid of Madame Junot saw
something like a pair 1t boots under the
bed of her mistress and al once set M an
alarm screeca. "NCLa de DUO de We'll
lingtOn,'
Prince Frederick Charles came and
stole one Of my ROSTERS last night" a
Lorraine patriot reported 90 the maire
OF his 5urgh Do ISL. and the prince never
heard the last 0t that Impeachment.
though his countymel reversed them
selves by a dirty on the instsator OF
the war.
Wer hraucht dem da i'm Busch herum
lch giaub' dls ist Napo4eum.
Felix J.. Oswald. in September Lippin-
colts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-18
CHAMPAGNE FOR THE ILLINOIS.
Governor Tanner Decides Not 70 Use
Water at Her Christening.

SPRINGFIELD. Ills. Sept lI-JoVer-
nor Tanner has decided that Inc battle
ship Illinois shall be christcned IN cham
payne. and to-day sent the Following let
ter TO Mrs. Matilda 3. Carse, jessie
Brown Hilton and Helen l. Wood. the
committee OF the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. who protested against
christening the battleship with wine:
PLadics:-I have the honor 10 acknowl-
edge the receipt OF your letter OF the 10th
instant. Replying TO which. ] VIII say
that IL IS with pleasure l pay my-highest
respects 10 the noble women OF your
union. and acknowledge with profound
appreciation the excellent good you are
la0oring TO establish. / would consider
II "A privilege 10 be able 20 assist you.
Thousands Of homes are better Tor your
guardianship: thousands OF hearts are
grateful 20 you and your aid. and the
world IS better for having known the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union. IN
the matter. however. OF following the
tlme-honored custom OF christening bat
tleships, there is no desccrauon Of the
laws Of temperance. The ceremony Is
not one from which any evil could posi-
bly be set forth. and the most sacred re-
ligiOus Ordnance-The Sacrament the
world commentaries with deepest solemn
iv and honor, is one in which wine is
used as a symbol. Therefore. I dismiss
the subject as one unworthy Of so much
agitation. II left 10 me the battlesbip
Illinois win be christened according 20 the
timo-honored custom. Very truly yours
JOHN r. TANNER"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-18

Some objects % balloon sscents are
thus enumerated By the London Chroni-
Gle.
TO test many forms ~ speaking trum-
pets. transmitters and receivers.
To discriminate between the au dihility
Ot band instruments, tested singly and
in concert.
To make Investigations fvarious) OF
echoes. "ac0dutic clouds and the decay
of sound on dlverglng from axis along
which generated.
To measure velocity az sound between
earth and upper strata.
To experiment on pitch and aLdibillty
o. instruments taken aloft.
To decide the maximum range down
wind QD 81 human voice. % powerful
sound instruments.
10 note rise and fail OF sound Of
church bell as heard remote from local
Influences r.. r.. whether merely htful,
rhythmic or otherwise.
o. look for conspicuous stars before
sundown. noting their altitude and angu-
Jar distance from sun.
TO look for alleged markings on the
surface of Venus.
no note AMI darkoning OF tho sky in
ascending
In regard % refraction 10 take snap
shots Of the sun disappearing below the
sea horizon 40 known times and attitudes.
with simultaneous temperature meas
urcmcrts
To observe and photograph the spec
trum below and ai0ft. determining the
proportion OF teiluflc lines. esc
TO investigate hy photography the re-
latve actinic 0'Hi.tes uf the atm0s-
phcre no different elevations.
TO measure atmospheric electricity by
a Kelvin elccfr0mcte~.
To experiment witch akken's dust
counter ~,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-18
AGAINST NEW ORLEANS.
The state Of Mississippi is Guaranteed
Against the City.

JACKSON, MISS, Sept. ia case OF
yellow fever having been officially report
ed 10 exist IN New Orleans the State OF
Mississippi has guaranteed against that
city
All trains carry inspectors The Board
OF Health openly charges that yellow
fever has existed in New Orleans for
some time. and that the health authorities
have been endeavoring 10 conceal IL.
Late this evening the following telegram
was received from Inspector HARRISON.
Many cases Of yellow fever here. Be
lleve IL will be officially announced TO-
day or tonight Have your quarantine
in readiness"
Closely following Inspector Haraison's
telegram. came the following message
from President SOuchon:
zone case Of yellow fever here. Patient
DOING well: all proper precautions taken"
Secretary Hunter sent back rather
significant reply. stating that he was al
ready aware Of the existence Of fever IN
tho city. The situation in Jackson IS
Quiet no new cases About half The
population remains in the city.
The following telegram was received TO-
night from Or. Grant:
"Orwood Two now cases: Taylor's one.
Sick generally doing we'll"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-18
Echoes of the Storm,

KINGSTON. JAMAICA. Sept. T-De-
tails Of the hurricane are constantly com
ing In, which show the disaster TO have
pected. The destruction of Barbados
was fully equal to that at St. Vincent.
while St. Luchia also suffered consider
ably. The island OF Barbados, presenting
practically fiat surface, was completely
swept by the vortex Of the cyclone. The
distress Is unparalleled In the history OF
the West Indies. and the Governor has
caoled that instant and continuous out
side relief is absolutely necessary. IN
order 20 avert widespread famine and
possibly, a resultant pestilence.
The actual extent OF the fatalities has
NOT vet been ascertained. owing 10 the
extent OF the ruin wrought throughout
the island
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-18
ESTERHAZY IN LONDON.
The Observer Says He Has Been There
Ten DAYS i'm Disguise

LONDON. Sept. 1S.--The Observer this
morning states that Count Ferdinand
Walsh Esterhazy has Been I'm London for
ten DAYS past The fact. the paper says
is known TO very few here and is not
suspected I'm Paris.
Count Esterhazy is occupying a fiat
near ST. James street and Pan Mall
IS. W. He has shaved off his nous
tachc and IL IS not easy 20 recognize
him. lie explains that there is no long
er Justice for him I'm his own country
and says that what ne did was done I'm
blind unquostioning brutal obedience TO
orders from a superior.
If j were ordered 90 take a gun and
shoot my own brother I would do so
without hesitation" Count Esterhazy
declared.
lie added that ont OF the 1000 docu-
monts in the Dreyfus dossier approx
mately coo were forged and that he was
prepared 10 show by whom and I'm what
circumstance the forgeries were com
mittcd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-18
What Reward =?

He was a boy most delicately bred,
town boy and his mothers only one;
tIe- fair hands stroked his shapely curly
head, :,
She feared. for his sake. storm. cold.
and sun.
What had he. then. 10 do with suffering?
But all brave men she'd taught him 70
CO when he hear dths country's war
what could she say2 His eyes were
hers on fire. ~
A common soldier 10 the front he went
Youth health. life. love, hope, fame.
ali IN a breath.
into one patriotic Offering olent'
Io flung a gage int" the face OF Deatai
And he redeemed his gage where bullets
Missed.
Tipping the charging columns irving
wedge;
Or. prison rerned. with white lips hun
ger-kissed.
countrys pledge.
Death he defed until death pissed him
Taking as surety only scars and youth;
Then he came home. nor heaved one
backward sigh
Der all he'd given up for land and
truth.
A common solder as he went he came.
And yet a hero Who gives more than
all
He who gives all. nor asks for even
fame.
What is there. more than a hero. such
70 call?
what was he' There were thousands
such as he
Men every inch. from crown TO tip
70 toe
For srch. o country. what reward shsn
The gods take not; 'tis theirs bu, TO
bestow.
And Godlike men-twas manhood that
they threw
Into the scale when treason kicked
the beam:
And manhood is not purchased. Buy tho
To whom high honor IS foolish
dream.
This boy and all his noble fellows gave
What money buys not. pays not for
when given.
This market talk dishonors every grave.
Like simony that cen would purchase
Heaven.
o country. cherish lovingly all those
in need.
But do not offer insult TO brave meni
Leave the base scramble 10 the shame
less greed
That gauges manhood by the cattle
pen.
! LIT high each hero on q pedestal
Where honor's sun upon his brows shah
shine;
| So up the future shall their shadows fall
To teach our children manhood =
divine
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