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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-11-01
Rotation in Agriculture.

Barry county is between Lawrence
and the Arkansas line. Barry in parts
is rather rocky. 1t is in the section Of
Missouri where q scientist went to sleep
in the shade of a bowlder one day. He
thought he heard tremendous racket,
and woke to discover that the noise was
made by a farmer blowing in the
stones. The farmers wife was follow
ing and dropping the corn, and kick
ing the loose stones over the kernels
Suddenly the woman screamed. The
farmer stopped and ran back. The sci
enlist got up to look. A nest Of snakes
had been turned up. The farmer grasp
ed long stick from the plow, as he
started back, and soon dispatched the
snakes. With what seemed to the sci
enlist unnecessary pains, the farmer
carefully arranged the dead snakes in
the farrow before he went back to the
plow.
"Why do you do that, my good
MANI" the scientist asked.
The farmer looked curiously at the
scientist, and, seeing that he was really
in search of information, replied:
"I do that so the plow will cover the
snakes on the next round"
Seeing that the scientist was still
mystified, the farmer continued:
al cover the snakes so that they will
decompose. That is what you call it.
isn't it?"
sYes," said the scientist, with q
rising infection.
"Well," continued the farmer, "the
decomposition of animal matter furn'
ishes nonrishment for plant life, be
lieve?"
"Yes," again said the scientist.
'Then snakes will make corn grow,
won't they ?" triumphantly asked the
farmer.
EYES," said the scientist
"And more corn will make more
whisky, won't it?'' asked the farmer
ayes" said the scientist.
"And whisky will make more snakes
won't it? Mister, that Is what we cal
rotation in the agriculture Of this re
gion."
And the farmer resumed his place be
tween the handles of his plow.-St
Louis Globe Democrat.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-11-01
Bird Intelligence.

During the early part Of the summer
Of 1885, pair Of water-hens built their
nest by the margin of the ornamental
pond at Bella Hill, piece Of water Of
considerable extent and ordinarily fed
by spring from the height above, but
into which the contents OF another
large pond can occasionally be ad-
mitted.
This was done while the female was
sitting; and as the nest had been built
when the water level stood low, the
sudden influx OF this large body Of
water from the second pond caused
rise of several inches, so as to threaten
the speedy immersion and consequent
destruction Of the eggs. This the birds
seem to have been aware OF, and they
Immediately took precautions against
10 Imminent danger; for when the
gardener, seeing the sudden rise Of the
water, went TO look after the nest, ex-
pectlng to find 1t covered and the eggs
destroyed, or at least forsaken by the
hen, he observed, while at distance,
both birds busily engaged about the
brink where the nest was placed; and
when near enough he clearly perceived
that they were adding, with all dis
| patch, fresh materials to raise the fab
ric beyond the level Of the increased
contents of the pond; and that the eggs
had by some means been removed from
the nest by the birds, and were then
lying upon the grass about foot or
more from the margin Of the water.
He watched them for some time, and
saw the nest rapidly increase in height;
but regret to add that he did not re-
main long enough, fearing he might
create alarm, to witness the interesting
act Of replacing the eggs, which must
have been effected shortly after; for,
upon his return in less than an hour
he found the hen quietly sitting upon
them In the newly raised nest
In few days the young were hatch
ed, and soon quilted the nest and tool
| to the water. The nest was shown Il
me shortly afterwards, and 1 coult
then plainly discern the formation
4 the new with the older part OF tia
fabric.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-11-01
Cost Of Living.

An investigation into the eompara-
tive cost of living at the various Euro
pean capitals resulted in the following
facts:
At Vienna the prices Of most articles
Of food are the lowest; al Madrid they
are dearer than in any other capital,
and such things as bread, meat, sugar
and coal are very expensive indeed At
st. Petersburg, also, the price Of bread
is still considered a luxury above the
means Of the working classes Next
to Vienna, Brussels Is an inexpensive
city; Paris is little higher in the scale,
while London is still more expensive.
An American spends on an average
$50 a year for food, Frenehman SIS, a
German $45, Spaniard s33, an Italian
S34 and q Russian so. or meat the
American eats 100 pounds year, the
Frenehman 81 pounds, the German GA
pounds, the Italian . pounds and the
Russian 81 pounds. OF bread the
American consumes $50 pounds, the
Frenchman $40 pounds, the German
$50 pounds, the Spaniard 40 pounds
the Italian 400 pounds and the RussiaG
655 pounds. Outside Of Europe. il
times OF peace, Manila is cheaper t.
live in thsn zny other city in the world
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-11-01
Wonderful Helen Keller.

Helen Keller is student at Radcliffe
College this term, she having passed
her entrance examinations with honor
under the same conditions which sur
round the ordinary candidate, but with
added difficulties owing to her infrmi-
ties, which only girl Of her indOmita-
BILE will would attempt to overcome.
As all the world knows, she could nei-
ther see the examination papers nor
hear the voice Of the examiner. Also
she was deprived Of her usual inter-
prefer, Miss Sullivan; first, because
Miss Sullivan, knowing neither Greek
nor Latin, could be of no assistance to
her in traaslating the questions put in
those languages, and next because it
was decided best that this unusual can
didate should be guarded in every pos
sible way from the slightest suspicion
of having received assistance. A gem
tleman was found who was quite un-
known to Miss Keller, and unable to
speak to her, TO write out the examina-
ton papers in Braille charaeters-the
system of writing by punetured points
employed by the blind. The day Of
the examination it was discovered that
he used the American method, while
Miss Keller had learned the English
system, more books being printed in
that one. The questions were thus
written at the dictation of the proctor,
and Immediately handed to Miss Kel-
Ter, who had to master the unknown
characters before rapidly writing the
answers upon typewriter.
An instance of the girls unusual con-
eentration and self-eontrol can be gain
ed from the fact that she had left at
home her Swiss watch, made especially
for the blind, and so was unable to tell
how long a time she had in which to
answer the questions. This alone would
have made the ordinary woman quail.
Nevertheless the afflicted girl passed
the examinations in algebra, geometry,
elementary Greek, advanced Greek,
and advanced Latin triumphantly.
She was in no way favored because she
is deaf, dumb and blind. She sat in
silence, surrounded by strangers, yet
she surmounted all the difiieulties.-
Harper's Bazar.
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THURSDAY, NOV. q, 1899
At z o'clock P. NJ,

~sS~N Wa
the undivided third part Of the following de-
Scribed pieces or parcels Of land and Mineral
II Interesls OF Saio Anandns q. Sink, said
bankrupt, clear discharged and divesfed OF
liens, TO wit:
The one undivided third part OF ali those
certain pieces or parcels of land and mineral
Interests. situate In Lower Turkeyfoot town
ship. In the county OF somerset and state OF
PennsylVania, as follows:
l. The one undivided third part Of a certain
tract or land, situate as aforesaid, containing
four hundred and twenty fonr t42f) acres wa p
ranted In the name OF William JOiIes adiolD-
Ing lands Warranted in the name OF samuel
TalnsSI, Tllll y. 0eorgs Dslrk, Jrr William Dark,
Isaac Mason and Others.
2 The one undivided third part OF a. GER
tain tact OF land, situate as Aforesaid con-
tanning two hundred and ffty-five ESQ acres,
being part OF tract Of land, warranted In the
name OF Samuel Painter, Andrew Stewart.
reservlng oDe-half OF ali iron ore
g. The one undivided third part OF a certain
tract OF land. situate as aforesaid. containing
seventy-four ga acres, known as the John d.
Roddy tract, Henry Kurtz reserving fourteen
ll4l acres surface now in possession OF James
hyatt, with privilege 70 the said James Hyatt
70 mine and use sufficient coal for his family
use.
The one undivided third part OF all the
coal underlying the surface OF n certain tract
OF land, situate as aforesaid, containing one
hundred aud seven ilO7) acres, being part OF a
OF Samuel Painter, with the right OF free In
gress, egre-ss and regress.
5. The one undivided third part OF all that
certain tract OF land, situate as aforesaid,
warranted in the name OF Isaac Mason, ad-
Joining lands warranted in the names OF
William JOlles, George Dark and David Stew
art, containing four hundred and twenty
four l424l acres, reserving and excepting from
this conveyance the same reservation made
by Andrew stewart and wife In their deed to
John Rush, being all iron ore and the timber
hat il ufrr
upwards two feet from the ground and With
certain privileges in said deed mentioned.
6. The one undivided third part OF ali the
coal aud minerSiis underlying certain tract
OF land, situate as aforesaid, containing six
ty-three (6Sl acres, being a part OF a tract
warranted In the name OF Samuel Painter, re-
serving to Andrew stewart the one-halfOf the
iron ore underlying said tract.
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SOMERSET PA, WEDNESDAY NovEBER l. 1899.
and after that everything was easier.

and after that everything was easier.
But that supper! A long table had
been brought from neighbor's, and
set for all the guests. On the snowy,
satin smoothness OF the tablecloth there
were displayed all the prettiest dishes
the neighborhood afforded. Long
bands Of golden-hued ribbon stretched
from the tall centerpiece Of yellow but
tercups and ferns and ended at the cor
ner in handsome bows. Whatever could
be of yellow on that fair table was yell
low. Rich golden preserves, delicious
cakes with yellow icing, yellow butter
and soft cream cheese CLEANED from
crystal and gilt-edged china dishes.
Gold-lined silver teaeups and saucers
stood at Uncle David's and Aunt Rs-
chefs places. These had come, oppor-
tunely, that very afternoon, from far
away son. Never before had their quiz
ct, Quaker home witnessed such scene
Of splendor.
'I fear 1t is all too fine for plain folks
like usr' said David, but Aunt Rachel
laid a gentle hand upon his lips and
rose to offer thanks. The tender words
fell sweetly from her lips, aud all the
company sat silent with bowed heads
AS they listened to that reverent voice.
Il was merry feast. The first peal
of laughter came when the dear old
host and hostess discovered beneath
their plates ten bright gold dollars-ten
for each. Each guest had m)re than
willingly given dollar. This they
had decided to do instead of purchas-
ing gifts. Tears came into Rschels
blue eyes.
"Friends," she began, "friends"-but
she could say no more.
"Yes, yes, Aunt Rachel" some one
cried, "that's what we are just
friendsp'
1t was delightful supper, with every
dainty which the fertile brain and skill
full hands of those ten women could in
vent, and though every one ate with a
wonderful appetite, there still remained
enough to fill Aunt Raehels pantry for
days to come.
1t was happy evening. The guests
left early, for they knew the old couple
were weary with the excitement Of the
day. With many good-bys and God
bless-yous the merry company trooped
away and left Aunt Rachel and Uncle
David alone with each other.
"We'l have something TO write to
the children now" said Rachel, softly.
"But, David, who would ever have sus-
pected surprise party when Friend
Wingate so kindly took US for that
drive! It's pleasant to be thought some
thing OF, though, isn'tit? Well never
forget this blessed day, will we, Da-
vid?"
And David, reaching for her soft,
wrinkled old hand, only looked into
her eyes and smiled.-Union Signal.
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SHOULD cHILpRRN BE WH1ppEp
ALectursr Says Yes. But We Think
He il Wrong,

III examines some three thousand
cases Of school children ofvsrious ages,
puts simple questions OF justice and
right to them aud argues from their
answers in favor Of corporal chastise-
ment for the young, because the young,
II left to their own devices, would ad-
minister it to Others Ia the instances
that the lecturer put to them.
The reasoning Is both Illogical aud
silly, but Is so ingeniousiy done Is per-
haps to persuade some Of its supposed
virtue. Against its conclusions we
have nothing to offer bat common
sense and belief, and the experiences,
perhaps, Of our childhood, al Of which
In these days are against the use Of
physical direction for children, and in
favor of cultivation Of their reason
ing powers
The trouble with most unruly children
is with their parents. just as the trouble
with most vicious horses is with their
groOms and drivers. A child stands on
the threshold of the life We live. He
knows little and must be forgiven
much. II he is stupid, it should not
reflect on him bat on his parents; they
should not apply the ''strong directing
hand of authority" but should con-
slider that possibly he comes by his
stupidity honestly, and they should
pay literally to have him made bright
by means Of proper instruction.
Corporal punishment for children is
growing both obsolete and unnecessary.
With patient and sympathetic treat
ment, the most unruly of children may
he handled, and made TO do the rea-
sonable will Of an older persop. II that
will is unreasonable, it is another mat
ter. Children rebel against injustice
much sooner than grown people do,
and their sen e Of what constitutes in
justice is often keensr than Of their
elders, or else is influenced by the un-
developed condition Of their reasoning
powers.
From earliest infancy, however, the
child does reason, and to force upon Il
the stronger will Of an older person by
ehas,isement or force, car only, in rare
instances, prove to be an educational
advantage to the child, while it serves
to encourage its monitor in the arts OI
impatienee and the false pride Of ply
steal anthority.-Current Literature.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-11-01
Little Franks Boarding House.

1t was little Franks fourth birthday.
He was duly impressed with the inn
portance Of the event. In talking 1t
over with his mother, "Mamma," he
said, earnestly, "where was before l
was acquainted with you?" AS his
mother was silent a moment trying to
put into words that he could under
stand, the thought that trailing clouds
of glory do we come" the little fello "
cried: "Oh, know where | was! l
was boarding up in heaven "-Har-
per's Bazar.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-11-01
Kansas Women Farmers.

In almost every county in Kansas
there are fine farms owned and operat-
ed by Kansas women without the aid
of men. The owners are women OF
pluck and perseverance, who have over
come all the difficulties that often con-
front the farmers Of the West, and, in
some instances, their labOrs are being
rewarded with success.
The stories Of II of these farmers are
told in the Topeka Mail and Breeze.
They furnish an agreeable contrast to
the distressing accounts Of women
workers in the sweatshops. Eight OF
the l2 farmers are widows.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-11-01
While there is life there is hope.

Twas afflicted with catarrhi could
neither taste nor smell and could hear
but little. Ely's Cream Balm cured
it.-Marcus G. Shautz, Railway, n. j.
THE BALM reached me safely and the
effect is surprising. My son says the
first application gave decided relief.
Respectfully, Mrs. Franklin Freeman,
Dover, n. II.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists or will be
mailed for 50 cents by Ely Brothers,
56 Warren St, y. Y.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-11-01

"I honestly believe all in need of q
nerve remedy will find just what they
want ia wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer, it
cured me-" These are the words Of
Pension Agent Bassett, Reed City,
Mich.
We have many kinds, but only one
Br4nt's Cough Balsam, that we war
rant to be the best-25 cents. For sale
at Garman's Drug Store, Berlin, Pa,
and Mountain & Sons Drug Store,
Confluence, Pa.
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Meant Well,

This is my profile, Count. and this
front view"
"Zs photographs are paautiful, my
dear young lady. HOw-how charm
esngly twO-faced you areP'-Chicago
Tribune.
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To Clean Bottles.

Marks caused by wine, cut flowers,
e.e.. may be removed in the following
manner: Put into q bottle raw PO-
tato. cut into small pieces, with q table
spoonful of salt and two tablespOOnsful
Of water; shake well until the stains
are removed; then rinse in clean water.
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ern1s /:

Ten per cent Of the whole purchase money
TO be paid when the aid property is knocked
down; one-third Of the whole purchase mon
ey, less the ten per cent, 70 be paid on con
firmation OF sale by the Court; oDe-third OF
the purchase money TO be paid in six months
from the date OF confirmation OF sale, with
Interest from date OF confirmation OF sale
and one-third OF the purchase money 70 bs
paid in one year from date OF confirmation oi
sale, with interest frOm date OF confirmation
OF sale; the deferred payments to be secured
70 the Trustee by the bond and mortgage O
the purchaser or purchasers.
j. GEMMILL DAVIS,
Trustee OF the estate Of AmAndus u. Sink
Bankrupt, Altoona, Pa
A J. Riley, Attorney for Trustee. Altoona
Bank Building. Altoona, Pa.
Altoona. Pa October =. I8Ss.
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UNDER GREEN BoUeHs.

/ heard along the orchard.
All In the bright spring weather.
The pink and pretty people
Whispering close together:
"We're drawing royal juices
From the happy earth's completeness,
From the perfumed showers OF summer
And the spicy south winds sweetness.
"We're wizards OF the moonlight
Weaving charms with dewy plnnder;
And we're chemists OF the sunshine
Changing form and working wonder.
"When all the leaves have Redeemed
With streaks and peaks aud dapples,
Though folk may think US blossoms,
They'll nnd we're really applesr'
st Nicholas.
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eFn1s |:

Ten per cent Of the purchase money on day
Of s.ls. halaDee of one third on tst April, lsuo
x-l,es1 deed will be delivered and possession
given. one-third OF the whole amount OF pur'
chase money afte- payment ci aects 70 r.
main a lien on tract No. ] as dover for the
WIDOW OF David BarnhaFt Balance OF pur-
chase money In one and two ye&n nom the
Isl prtl lg00, without interest
- : = y. ?. SHAVER.
Admir- OF David Bsrnharts decd.
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Would Have Nothing Left

Dentist-"I See that 1 shall have TO
kill the nerve"
Pstient-"For heavens sake, doD'ti
1t would ruin me- In my business. Pm
life insurance agent LOS Angelo
Capitol
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..what did papa say 2,

''What did papa say ?"
"He showed me the door"
"And what did you say?"
..I said it was certainly very hand
some door, but not what had come to
talk about That made him laugh, and
a minute later you were mine.
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TRUSTEES SALE
OF an Undivided Interest Ia csr.ala Pieces Or
Parcels Of Land and
Mineral Interests !!

Pursuant TO an order OF the District Court
OF the United States for the Western Dls;ricf
OF Pennsylvania made on the I9d .fsv ~ 80. -
telnoer, lSsl. In the matter Of AMANDUS a
SINK. Bankrupt, No -. in Bankruptcy the
Undersigned Trustee OF the estate of said
bankrupt, viii sell, by Auction, az the
COURT HOUSE IN TIE BOROUGH or sovFRsrr
IN the county or Somerset, and State OF
Pennsylvania on
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-11-01

A recent eontriyanee for protecting
the legs Of horses from flies consists OF a
band attached to each leg, with num-
Der Of cords dangling from each band.
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eFns !:

cash rpon delivery OF deed, lst April. 1900,
ten per cent 70 be paid when property is
knocked down
Oue-third after payment OF expenses 70 ne
main a lien on the premises 10 lieu oi dover,
10 Rachel Schrock widow OF said David
schrock, deed, the interest 10 be paid her an
nually during her lifetime, and At her death
the pflDtfpal thus reserved 70 the ne3fs oi
A''' ~ DANIEL \. SCHROCK.
Trustee.
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Hundreds Of lives saved every year
by having DIR. Thomas Electric Oil in
the house just when it IS needed
Cures Group. heals burns, cuts, wounds
Of every sort.
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Energy all gone? Headache? Stom-
ach out Of order? Simply case Of
torpid liver. Burdock Blood Bitters
will make a new man or woman of
you.
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"What's in . name ?" Everything,
when yen come to medicine. When
you ges HOODS SarsspsrilIs you get the
best money can buy.
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Whistling is said to be regarded as e
violation Of the divine Law by the lee
landers.
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Administrators Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

Pur.uant 10 an order OF the orphans' couri
of Somerset county, Ps-. there viii be SOLD Al
public sale, on premises No. ] hereinaitsi
mentioned, on
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Thursday. Nov. 9. 'oo'
a. a ,.f..k A

the following described real estate, late the
properly of David Bamhart, decd:
No l. certain tract OF LAND situate IN
tbe Township Of Quemahoning, county OF
Sonerset and State OF Pennsylvania adJOin-
ing lands nf John r. Good. samuel Coleman n
James Smith. Adam Barnhart and " r.
Shaver. containing about " aero. v sne l'.
same roore or less with 3 large two-story
frame dwelling house and large bank barn.
nearly new. orchard, good water, sc, thereon
farm Ia good state OF cultivation Ihe cO~i
on this tract has been sold
No. certain tract OF land situate IN
the township Of Somerset. county and stats
Aforesaid adjoining lands OF Emanuel flle,
Urfah MOstoiler. Alexander Trent, John flte
and others containing los acres be the same
more or less This trict Is underlaid wlth
coal and has some young timber. Tract 40
? will be sold subject 70 dover OF about
sI2s.0O IN favor Of the widow OF samuel Coie
mn dll..-a sd
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TeFn1s /:

Nv yirtue of an order issued out OF the Or
phsns' Court Of Somerset county, Pa, and 70
me directed, will expose At public sale on
the premises, on
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By virtue Of an order OF sale issued out OF
the Orphans Court OF Somerset county. Pa,
to the undersigned directed. there Will be ex-
| nnsed 10 sale bY public oufcTy. on
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the undivided third part Of the following de-
scribed pieces or parcels OF land and Mineral
Bankrupt, clear, discharged and dIyesied of
liens, to-wit: