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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20
THE MoHAMMEDANs.


The Queer Manner In which They Mix
Up Religion and Murder.
The ulonth of RGmadan, in which the
first pa<t of the Koran is said TO have
been revealed, is observed as fast by
all MGlammedans. The fast extends
over the whole month of raging heat"
and involves extraordinary self denial
and self control No food or drink Of
any kind may be taken from daybrsak
until the appearance of the Stars at
nightfalL
The rigor with which Mohammedan
observes this fast and the great gulf be-
tween its Observance and obedience to
the moral code are both illustrated by a
story told in the life of one of the he
roes Of India, Major John Nicholson.
While Nicholson in 1854 was deputy
commissioner in Bannu, native killed
his brother and was arrested He was
brought before Nicholson on very hot
evening, looking parched and exhausted.
for be had walked many miles. and il
was the month Of Ramadan-
"Why, q" exclaimed Nicholson, "is it
possible that you have walked in fast
ing on a day like thiss''
''Thank God. answered the Ban
nuchi. Il am good faster. -
"Why did you kill your brotherg"
- saw fowl killed last night, and
the sight of the blood put the devil in
10 me
He had chopped up his brother,
stood long chase and been marched in
here, but be was keeping the fast, -
wrote the commissioner 60 Mend, that
he might know what sort of blood
thirsty and bigoted people he. Nichol-
son. had TO govern.
One day a wretched little child was
brought before the commissioner. He
had been ordered by his relatives of the
WaZiri tribe to poison food.
Don't yon know it is wrong 70 Kill
people?" asked Nicholson
:" know it is wrong TO kin with a
knife or a sword, " answered the child.
Why
''Because the blood leaves marks. -
answered the trained poisoner.
A Pathan chief, who fell by Nichol-
son side in a skirmish, left little son,
upon whom the English officer lavished
care and attention One day the 7-year-
old boy asked his protector TO grant him
a special favor
Tell me first what you want.
only your permission, sahib, to 60
and kill my cousins, the children of
your and my deadly enemy. my uncle.
Faltri Khan -
To kill your cousins?" exclaimed the
Englishman, horrifed at the answer.
Yes. sahio. 10 kill all the boys while
they are young. 1t is quite easy now. -
You little monsterl Would you
murder your own cousins?'
Yes. sahlb, for if don't they will
certainly murder me. -
The little boy wished to follow Pa
than usage and thought it very hard
that his guardian should prevent his
taking 80 simple a precaution-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20
France and Uncle sam.

The French papers are busily collect
ing instances of what they consider
American unfriendliness toward France,
in order TO bolster up their campaign Of
hostility against the United States.
The Figaro recently published George
Bancroft's letter Of congratulation TO
Bismarck on the result of the Franco
Prussian war, and follows it up with
several other incidents Of like nature.
among which is General Grants tele-
gram Of congratulation to the emperor
of Germany in 1870. and the fact that
Victor lingo refused TO receive him on
account of it during his visit to Paris
several years later.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20
KILLED Hi. Sentiment.

A newspaper correspondent at the
battle of Atbara tells a good story about
a couple of Scotchmen. He was walk
ing softly about the camp so as not 10
disturb the sleepers ON the night before
the fight when he overheard a senti-
mental Seaforth highlander say to a
comrade:
"Ah, Tam, how many thousands
there are at hame across the sea think
ing o. us the nicht.' -
Right, SsGiy," replied his chum,
land how many millions there are that
don't care a S-n- Go to sleep you
fool "
And silence fell upon that corner Of
the square
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20

The determination of the Government
10 establish posfoffiees in Cuba will be
appreciated by the soldiers, and espe-
cially by their friends at home. The boys
may not have much time for writing just
now, but they can manage TO let their
friends know something about their
movements. at least. Soldiers in camp
naturally think of home, and the thought
of $ends soon forces action in the way of
writing If employees skilled in postal
work are sent 10 the camps mail can soon
he handled. and swiff despatch boats can
land it on the Florida coast, so that not
more than four or five days need elapse
before friends Of the soldiers should be
able 10 hear from the front.
When the troops were first sent TO
Chickamauga and Tampa the postal ar
rangemeuts were far from satisfactory
The officers complained of the lack Of
facilities. This state of things has been
much improved. and now the mail is
handled almost as expediiiously as it is
in the large towns. In Cuba things are
not expected to work so well. Much will
depend, however, upon the operations of
the army.
Soldiers need many little things when
away from home that they can not carry
with them,- and among these are pens
and paper. A man who has to carry a
knapsack and a gun in hot weather wants
his load as light n possible. He is apt.
therefore. TO throw away everything ex-
is destined to stay long in camp. or il be
should be so unfortunate as to get into a
hospital. his friends should see TO it that
he does not lack many small things that
he must have " hen be is At home.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20

These, " exclaimed Cornelia, as has
often been related, "are my jewelsr'
Now. the father of the Gracchi was n
plain. unassuming man. much inclined
10 simplicity man. in brief. who cut
more wood than ice
Aren't they just a tfifle loud, my
dear.' he once ventured to protest
when the jewels were as yet quite new
Detroit Journal
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20

There are some men, said Mr..
Staybolt, THAT always know about
things. They have power of judgment
that amounts TO genius They discern
the truth unerringly. They know what
is right and what is wrong IL ques-
tion, and they know it at the outset
without waiting for the event. They
range themselves not with confidence,
but with knowledge, and however the
clouds may lower they are not disturb
ed. Indeed they rather like the storm,
for they know when the end will be.
"They are more powerful than other
men because they are unhampered by
doubts. They don't doubt, they know,
and men follow them, as they always
will. Everybody admires man that
knows and is sure about it New
York Sun
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20
i'cERvERA"

A man in Virginia, rode forty miles,
to Fairfax Station. for the express pur-
pose Of getting Chamberlsin;s Cough
Remedy. and took home with him. a
dozen bottles of the medicine. The
druggist adds "Your remedy seems
to be a general favoriie wherever
kao gn." Its effects are indeed won-
derfal in all lung and throat troubles.
Procure bottle at any drug store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20
rne TYRANT o. THe Aouss.


While baby sise',s
We cannot jump OF dance or sing.
Play Jolly games or do thing
To make noise The fooT might crsAk
If We should walk. We scarcely speak
Or breathe while baby takes nap
Lest We should wake the little chap
A strict watch nurse always keals
While baby sleepsi
When baby wakes.
But little gratitude be shows
When other people want 90 dcze-
At aight, when folks have gone TO bed.
He rouses them all up instead
To wait on him Ma lights the lamp
And warns milk for the little scamp.
Pa walks him up and down the foor.
Sometimes two hours and sonetim,s more
And nurse comes running, IN a stew
To see what she for him can dc.
And Will and Harry. az the row.
Call, whats the matter with him Dovf"
And I'm walked up az ali the chatter
To wonder what on esrth's tho matter
Such upruar in the house he makes
When baby wakesl
SO, If asleep CT If awake,
The house exists but for his sake.
And such a tiny fellow he
To be boss Of this family
Iva Lovett in Independents
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20

'Our customers say you manufacture
three Of the best remedies on earth, !"
said the mercantile firm Of Haas, Har-
ris, Brim d MeLain, of Dawson, Ga,
in recent letter to the Chamberlain
Medicine Co. This the universal YER
dict. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the
finest preparation in the world for
rheumatism, neuralgia, lame back,
quinsey, sore throat, cuts, bruises,
burns, scalds, pains and swelIings.
A p cent bottle of this liniment in the
house, win save great deal of suffer.
ing. Buy IL st all drug stors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20

A North Carolina paper avs.

A North Carolina paper says:
!" A negro struck his wife two terrible
blows on the head with an ak The
negro escaped 70 the woods. and his
wife soon revived and said: i mighty
glad he done it kase now he'll stay
el'ar erde neighborhood en- won have
ser snppo't him no mo-. It wuz a lucky
day fer me wen ne hit me wis dat
az" {"
Very fewof rs are as thankful as that
for these little blessings in disguise. =
atlanta Constitution
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20
Cirnr. and Nerrnn.n.s..

You're nervous. said the doctor
'Quite right. admitted the patient.
That's why l sent for you
The only thing for you TO do. +" ex-
planned the doctor. lis to give mp smoll-
ing entirely "
Il don't smoke at all. " answered the
patient
"Ahr' said the doctor "Then the
thing for you TO do is TO smoke a good
rigar or a pipe occasionally. 1t has a
sely soothing effect.
It's easy TO prescribe when you know
aow.-Chicago Post.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20

Paris and Marseilles are connected by
telegraph lines entirely underground
They are placed in iron pipes and buried
four feet beneath the surface. with man
holes 3, 900 feet apart 1t cost nearly
81. 500. 600 TO bury the wires
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20

In New England patent oil is va
porized and the gas used with an in
eandescent mantle for lighting pur-
poses, the reservoir being suspended at
the top of the lamp with feed pipe,
which extends in close proximity TO the
flame to transform the oil into gas.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20

A Whitehead torpedo carries $50
pounds Of wet gun cotton and weighs
ready for service l, Ice pounds Its
maximum length is i6 feet inches and
its greatest diameter is Il. : inches AT
a speed Of 2S knots per hour 1t has a
range Of about $50 yards The torpedo
is driven by compressed air at pressure
OF 1850 pounds per square inch. which
operates a three stage engine
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20
Proof of IL.

Il suppose saxey and Sims are both
truthful men?''
Absolutely so. Neither Of them is
capable Of making a misstatement Of
fact Why"
''Oh. just heard them calling each
other liars Detroit Free Press
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20

OF the eggs exported from Russia to
other parts of Europe 2}apcr cent are
broker or have TO be thrown away be-
fore they get into the hands of con-
IuEers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20

The men Of Berlin have an odd habit
of brushing and conlbing their hair and
whislzers in public In the restaurants
and cafes men pull ont their implements
and spruce Up while waiting for
their orders to be filed They do not
take the trouble 70 leave the table. ei-
ther
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20

ia man comes your way claiming TO
be an agent Of the government in quest
of horses. wants 70 bay two or three and
gives in exchange check for an amount
larger thsn the debt and wishes you to
pay him tke difference IN money, run
him off yoxr premises. He Is an i'm
poster and Is toying to get awty with your
money
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20

II suffered for months from sore
throat Eclectric Oil cured me in
twenty-four hours," NJ. S. Gist, Haw-
esville, XIV.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20
n.il. for he snldi.r.

In the public schools of Japan tine
English language is required TO be
taught by law.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20

At the present rate Of increase the
population of the earth viii double
itself in 26O wears
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20

A household necessity. DIR. Thomas
Eclectric Oil. Heals burns, cuts,
wounds of any sorts; cures sore throat,
CUP, catarrh, asthma; never fails.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20

Mr.. G. B. Bush, president of the Gil
mer county court, tells briefly his ex-
perience with an epidemic Of bloody
fiux in his family. He writes under
date of October s, 1896, at Auburn w.
Va. During the past summer we
had three cases of bloody fiux in our
family which we cured in less than one
week with Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhea Remedy. In some
instances there were twenty hem
mortgages a day" This remedy never
fails TO cure the worst case of bloody
flux and all bowel complaints and every
family should keep it at hand. For
sale by all druggists
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20
-IMPRovED-
Barrett Gas Engine,

Having put in a new and complete
line of MachiRe Tools, are now
able to do all class of work, such
as Re-boring Cylinders, Planning
Valve and Valve Seats, or any kind
of Engine Work that may be re-
quired. We earnestly solicit your
work and will guarantee satisfae-
ton.
Office and Works near the R. R. Station.
Somerset Iron Works.
Somerset. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-20
DENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
EssrERH STANDARD TfNE.
IN EFFECT NOVEMBER 20, 1897.
CONDENSED SCHEDULE.

Trains arrive and depart from the station al
Johnstown as follows:
Daily camera., 1898-04-11
knights of the Golden Eagle.

>>Seventy five of the Grand Castle of the
Knights of the Golden Eagle came over
from Denver last night to install the new
Boulder Castle. A special car was char
tered and the crowd came in force. They
were met at the depot by the Citizens
band and large number of the pros
pective initiates and escorted to DORIS
restaurant where dinner had been pre-
pared. The visitors and Boulaer candid
ates met at Knights of PythIas hall at 8
o'clock and the three degrees were ex-
emplifed. Over fifty were initiated as
charter members. The work was deliv-
cred in first rate style and is said to be
equal to that of many of the Oldest fra
ternities. The occasion was thoroughly
enjoyed by the visiting and new men,
bers. If the auspicious start betokens
anything it is surely brilliant future.
The election of officers followed the in.
itiation. The visitors returned to Denver
this morning.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

The son of William Feigel, the con-
tractor constructing the Culbertson mill.
was called to Pittsburg by the news of
the death of relative. He left yester-
day afternoon.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

w. T. Beans, the successor of E. A.
Douglas, has taken possession of the
store and is ready for business. Mr..
Beans has removed here from Glenwood
Springs, where he has occupied proml.
nent position In business circles. He was
postmaster of that town under the last
administration. He comes well recon-
mended and will merit his share of Boul-
der's business.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

A. M. Selfridge who arrived from FL
dora last night brought down tidings OF
good strike on his Enterprise mine.
They have been working in tellurium
vein, but on Monday an eight inch chute
of sulphide ore was encountered which is
believed to contain high values. 1t is
expected that assays on the ore will be
secured late today.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

T. F. Dunaway, general superintend-
ent, H. F. Parke, master of transporta-
ton, and !. w. Dalbey, division superin'
tendent, all of the Gulf road, came over
from Denver this morning and in COM
pany with Secretary Hill took trip over
the new road to Sunset.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

\ The contract for building the new
armory was awarded to ]. M. Hyder yes
terday for s6,43o. Work on the new
building will be begun at once. Wool
lett Brown will furnish the material.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

Ned Fonda came over with the Knights
of the Golden Eagle last night and his
excellent baritone was used to advantage
in the ini.iatory work of that order.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

The Boulder social and dancing club
held its regular monthly dancelast night.
Denver music was secured and the oe-
casion was thoroughly enjoyed.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

E.A. Douglas left this afternoon for
Endicott, Nebraska, but will return in
three weeks to close up his business be
fore finally removing to California.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

This is the night of the Bernetta con
cert. Come if you wish to hear some ex
ceIlent music. Admission only IS cents
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

Copies of the Incorporation papers of
the Goss Mining company and the Wood
Mountain Mining company were filed
L t1lo,,
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

N F. Rogers has bought out the Boul-
der Poultry and Produce company store.
the deal having been closed with E. P.
Horne yesterday afternoon.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

H. N. Bradley was over from Denver
last night to attend the board meeting of
the Boulder National bank.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

Hear Mile Bernetta, Mesdames Par
sons, Henderson and Connors, Miss
Greenman and others at the Methodist
church tonight if you are fond of good
tn11sic
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

General Ives went up Boulder canyon
today to inspect his property, the Wheel
mems tunnel. He reports excellent
progress.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

L. +. Smith left for Hartford, Connec-
ticut this afternoon. Mr.. Smith is son
of A. T. Smith and has been working in
the office of the Delano mill, of which
his father is president.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

The ini,iatory degree was given to two
candidates by Silver Queen lodge No.
II2, |. o. o. F. last night, with the usual
large crowd in attendance. The candi.
dateswereJ. H. Poole and Carries La m.
bert,
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

To Cure q Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. IS cents.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

c. E. Coulehan's stock is being remov-
ed to the store room west of that which
he has hitherto occupied.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

]. A. Hartley and wife returned this
morning from California, having been
enjoying a midwinter "trip in that balmy
cline. They proceeded to their home in
Ward today.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

\ Mr.. Conrad of Buffalo, N. Y, has
moved his family into the Chedsey house
on Rine street.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

Did you get pair of those 81 or $3.50
pants for Is cents at the Rocky Mountain
Store?
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

Thursday March II is the date set for
the St. Patrick's day dance at Masonic
temple.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11
Eal At Woollstt- + Browns.
, Lady Guitar Teacher -s44spruce street.

Lohman's orchestra at the St. Patrick's
day t'ance at Masonic temple.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

Remember the St. Patrick's day dance.
z aasonic temple.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11

Situation as cook. Enquire
at 2525 Pine street.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11
LOCAL NEWS.
Wood st Woollett- Browns.
Go to Golden Rule store for shoes.

c. w. Belts came over from Denver
this morning.
Daily camera., 1898-04-11
See the HANDSOME BOOKS at
6iIbeft's Pharmacy
FREE

One with $3.50 worth of goods. 100
choice selections by our greatest and
best authors-Call and get punch card.
For the Children.
One of Palmer Cox's famous Brownie
Story Books. with 25c purchases See
our windows.
CHAS. T. GILBERT, Prop.
Next door to Post Office.
We appreciate your patronage-We'n treat
you right
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03
At the Theatre BY the Lake.

Interest in the Forest-Hill vaudevilles
appears TO grow by what II feeds on. for
the crowds increase I'm numbers and Ia
enthusiasm each evening. This fact Is at
tributable partly to the excellence of the
specialties, and partly TO the nightly va
riations in the bill. which add a spice OF
novelty 10 every performance. Neidert,
the trick bicycle rider, received perfect
ovation for his clever work each time he
appears. while w. II. Crew, the De Greaus,
Rosacita, and the ladies' orchestra come
in for a share of the enthusiasm.
The bill will be repeated tonight, and
there will be afternoon and evening per-
formances Tomorrow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03
Large Audiences See the Lees.

A steady increase in the size Of the
audiences H. u strong feature of the en-
gagement Of the celebrated hypnOtists
the Lees. at the Academy this week
The large audience at the playhouse last
night heartily enjoyed the comedy that
peryades the programme. THE Side
Show" a sketch that introduces all OF
the familiar characters that congregate
around that attractive adjunct OF a cir
Gus, was given by members of Professor
Lees class Of hypnotized subjects. II
furnished the audience an abundance OF
amusement.
a performance tonight and two to-
morrow will close the engagement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03
How TO Roll nIankefA.

An old veteran yesterday mildly criti-
cised the manner i'm which the soldiers
had their blankets rolled He says a
simple roll is not enough the blanket
must be given a twist. and then it must
be tied around with stout Irvine four
inches from either end. Above every
thing, he impresses upon the young sol
diers the necessity of securing, either by
purchase, begging. borrowing, or steal
ing a rubber blanket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03

Mrs. Saliie f. Waller died yesterday
morning at the residence of her husband.
Mr.. George c. Waller, 500 west Marshall
street She was in the 18th year of her
age. The funeral will take place from
Calvary Baptist church this afternoon at
8 o'clock. and the interment will be made
in Shockoe Hill Cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03
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LACE CURTAINS

FOR TO-DAY'S SELLING.
10 pairs Of odd Curtains. one and two
pairs of a kind, slightly soiled, from
25c. to $3.50 a pair.
Odd strips Of Damask Curtains, from
81 80 to $3.50 each.
Remnants Curtain Scrim, 7-8c. a yard.
II l-2c Real Tinsel Drapery for 3-4c.
yard.
Remnants White Curtain Muslin for
61-4c. a yard.
16 2-3c. Denims, plain and fancy, for
71-2c. a yard.
Remnants Sikoline, sc. yard.
Art Squares for sc. each.
Sc 2-3c. Curtain Musins for 10c. a yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03

court with Captain Masurier. TO whose
command he had been transferred.
District-Attorney Wexford moved that
the case be laid over 20 the 22d instant,
pending the decision in the Frank Koer-
ner case.
IL A. Randolph. the colored lawYer> ap-