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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-10-25

night. In it two round, red lights
cleaned like Goals Of fire. The moon
shone clear and full on his face, and I
could plainly see the blood and foam
with which his jaws were covered.
He climbed slowly into the room
Then, with an ingenuity that was even
more than human, he drew the blind
shut-noiselessly-and fastened it in
place.
He gave one quick glance at me, and
went over to his corner. Through the
network of the lace I watched him,
while he licked the blood stains from
his feet and washed his face and neck,
with the motions and attitude Of cat.
grew faint with the horror of it all,
and at last forgot the part which l was
playing and ceased to counterfeit the
respiration Of one who sleeps. Even
when Demon suddenly started up,
looked at me and listened, did not
notice my mistake.
Then he came nearer to the bed-a
few feet awsy-and glared at me out of
those terrible eyes
That was the moment in which
saw the thing and understood it all.
You will not believe It'll don't ask
that you should-but l saw through
that creatures eyes down into the lost
human soul that occupied its body.
Ii was the soul of a murderer-the de
stroyer Of the drunken Basque in his
lonely hovel, the slayer of the sheep
now, at last, throwing off all disguise.
With strange, half animal and half
human cry the thing sprang at my
throat. | threw up my hand and it
missed its aim, the teeth closing only
on the skin. The next instant fired
the revolver, and it rolled over dead.
The wound was not serious, but it
left that ugly looking scar. There is
another scar that the experience left,
which is probably much larger-if one
could see it. / mean on my memory.
-(Charles Dwight Willard, in The
Argonaut.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-10-25
Hen That Goes Rafting.

Mr.. John Hamilton, of Wilmington,
according to the Morning News, has q
Plymouth Rock hen which Is fast ac-
quiring a reputation as a rat-killer.
Some weeks ago one Of the men about
the stable found nest of young rats,
and after killing them threw them into
the yard, where presently it was no
ticed that this particular hen was eat
ing one of them, apparently with great
relish.
After that she was standing under a
manger beside rat-hOle. She would
remain there for hours Some of the
men thought she was "broody," but
one of them declared that she was
watching for rats. The idea seemed
ridiculous, but it turned out tO be true.
A while afterwsrd Mr.. Hamilton one
day heard a great squawking in the
stable, and on going out to see what
wAi the matter, found the hen holding
in her beak by one Of its hind legs a
live rat, shout One-third grown. Sjme
Of the other hens seemed to be trying
to get the rat away from her, but she
ran off with it, all the while shaking
her head violently from side to side to
keep the squirming rat from biting
her.
Finally, s)me of the farm hands
drove the other hens away, and the
Plymouth Rock, left to herself, put
down the rat, and when it tried to get
away, pouneed upon il, and with blows
of her beak soon killed it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-10-25
What it Might Have Cost.

'In certain town in Vermont"
said the Boston drummer as he chew
ed away at pepsin tablet, II picked
up wallet containing 500 in cash.
There were papers bearing the owners
mime, and he proved to be the mayor
OF the town. / at once hunted him up
and handed over his lost cash, and as
he received it he looked me over aud
scratched the back Of his head and
said:
II shall reward you, Of course. How
much do you think you ought to have?"
Nothing whatever, sir. 1 am glad
to restore your property"
"But you expect something ?"
''No, sir"
"Didn't look for me to give you 8
cent?"
"Not a red"
"It don't seem possible" he went on
a. he looked me over again, "blt I'll
have to take you at your word Do
YOU know what il might have cost me,
sir. had any one el found this wallet9"'
~ can't say, Of course"
"pd have had 20 hand over at least
10 cents, sir, aud they might have
struck for Is or 25."-Onio State Jour.
nal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-10-25
Reed and Culberson.

There is one man in Washington for
whom Tom Reed has wholesome re-
gard. That person is Judge David b.
CulbersOn, who was formerly men,
Der of Congress, and who is now engag-
ed upon some legal commission here.
When Reed first entered Congress he
was upon his own application placed
upon the Judiciary Committee. Judge
Culberson was chairman of the COM
mittee.
81 thought I'd get gay one day" "
said Mr.. Reed in telling the story, ''and
began to expOund some law to the
committee. Then Culberson lighted
.,c me. He told me more law in thir-
-linutes than had learned in thirty
sand / resolved then and there
n to get gay any more when Cul-
berAOn was around
Judge Culberson was deep thinker.
He is regarded by all his colleagues as
one of the most profound men who ever
sat in Congress. He is, however, en-
tirely oblivious to his personal appear
snee. He rather shuffies along the
street with his head well down into his
shoulders, and his grizzled hair un-
kempt. This was much a picture of
him as he walked along the aisle in the
Grand Opera House one evening.
Speaker Reed and his wife were in a
box.
"Who is that fierce looking man ?''
she asked. Reed turned and saw Cul-
bersOn.
"Why," said he, "that's Judge Cul-
berson the greatest lawyer in Con-
gress-"
az declare" said she; 'he doesn't
look it."
'He doesn't carry his brains on the
outside" drawled the Speaker.-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-10-25
A Kentucky Story.

Lexington has acitizen who must be
trying to beat the record of Baron Nun
chausen as prevarieator. His name
is Jerome B. Frazier, aud here is
sample Of his soaring fancy taken from
tile Lexington Argonaut:
81 am very fond of domestic animals
and fowls, and the possessor Of fine,
intelligent fix terrier, who answers to
the name Of Fanny. attended a sale
some months ago and bought Poland
duck. l brought her home and put her
among the other poultry in the yard.
In few weeks l noticed that Fanny
and Miss Poland were on good terms
with each other, aud in few weeks
they were inseparable. Finally Miss
Poland thought she had lOafed long
enough and went on sitting. Fanny
made regular visits to her and seemed
to take great interest in the proceeding.
The duck rarely lett the nest. After
sitting for about week she sickened
aud died. Fanny seemed almost heart
broken over the uutimely death Of her
friend. The evening Of her death
1 missed Fanny from her accustomed
place in the yard and began a search
for her. I found her in the ducks
nest with the eggs underneath her.
The next morning visited the poultry
house and found Fanny still covering
the eggs. l concluded not TO disturb
her, but await results. This continued
for some weeks, and at the end of the
usual time allowed for incubation /
found that six lively ducks had become
citizens of the poultry yard. Fanny
seemed proud of her success as an in
eubatOr. The little ducks followed her
anl seemed to know no differences be-
tween Fanny and a barnyard fowl.
The strangest part ofthis story remains
to be told. Fanny is remarkable rat
ter, and these little ducks developed
into the finest rat killers ever saw.
1 am willing to match these six ducks
against six terriers for from 800 to ST.
600 a side in rst-killing contest, and
I will win the match"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-10-25
Birds that Crack Nuts.

There is a wonderful cockatoO in one
of the islands of the Indian Ocean,
near New Guinea 1t is as large as a
full grown pheasant, and it is Of jet
black color. The bird is remarkable
for iis immensely strong bill and the
clever manner in which it is used The
bill is as hard as steel, apd the upper
part has a deep notch in it.
Now, the favOrite food Of this cock
atOo is the kernel of the canary nut;
but there is wonderful ingenuity re-
quired to get at it, for the nut is some
thing like a Brazil nut, but it is ten
times as hard. II fact, it requires the
blow of a heavy hammer to crack it.
It is quite smooth and somewhat trian-
gular in shape.
The cOckatOO might throw the nut
down, but it would not break; or it
might hold il in its claws like parrots
usually do with their food, and attempt
to crush it, but the smOothness of the
nut would cause it to fly out Of the
beak. Nature appears to have given
the pOssessor of the wonderful bill
some intelligence to direct its powers,
for the eOckatOO takes one Of the nuts
edgewise in its bill and by carving
motion Of the sharp lower beak makes
small notch on it. This done, the
bird takes hold of the nut with its
claws and biting off piece Of leaf, re-
tains il in the deep notch on the upper
part of the bill. Then the nut is seized
between the upper and lower parts Of
the bill and prevented from slipping
by the peculiar texture Of the leaf A
sharp nip or two in the notch breaks
off a tiny piece of the shell Of the nut.
The bird then seizes the nut in its
claws and pokes the long, sharp point
Of Ms bill into the hole, and picks out
the kernel bit by bit.
The coekatoo has a very long tongue,
which collects each morsel as it is
broken off by the bill.
This is a wonderful process, for it is
quite clear that without the leaf moth
ing could be done, and it proves how
certain structures in birds are made to
destroy certain parts Of plants
No one would ever be bothered with
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-10-25

Chronic Nasal Catarrh pOisOns every
breath that is drawn into the lungs.
There is proeurable from any druggist
the remedy for the cure Of this trouble.
A small quantity of Ely's Cream Balm
placed into the nostrils spread over an
infiamed and angry surface, relievin g
immediately the painful Inflammation,
cleanses, heals and cures. a cold in
the head vanishes Immediately. Sold
by druggists or will be mailed for 60
cents by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren
ST.. n. Y.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-10-25
oLD-TIME HUsKING BEES.

Memory ofen takes an outing
From the present passing show,
Spreads her pinions and goes scouting
To the scenes OF long ago.
Back unto the fun and frolic
OF the rdral sports and plays,
Pleasures charmingly bucolic
That were ours in younger days,
And the very chief OF these
Were the country husking bees.
On the old barn floor we'd gather,
Boys and girls and older folks,
Hearts as light as downy feather,
Lips all ripe with rustic Jokes.
Air just sparkling with our laughter
AS the gay hours onward sped
Until every cobwebb@d rafter
In the shadows overhead
Seemed 10 quiver and TO ring
As high-keyed fiddle string.
Now and then the air was riven
With shout I'D wake the dead,
Telling that the fates had given
Some glad cuss an ear OF red.
Then would come the kissing struggle
Mid the husks upon the floor,
After which the girl would snuggle
To him closer than before,
Blushing to her finger tips
From the thrill born on her lips
How the happy picture fingers
With us through the fieeting years,
OF the way the tOil-scarred fingers
Snatehed the jackets from the ears.
OF the flashing lanterns hanging
Round, and casting fiickers DER
Merry dancers who were banging
Dust from out the old barn floor,
As the fiddler jerked his bow
Muscularly 10 and fro.
Every day hear the singing
OF sonse dear old rural ode,
Melody OF yOuth-days ringing
Through our mOuntainland abode,
And my loving glances wander
To that happy wifely face
That learned TO love back yonder
In that FAR east country place.
She is all the world to me;
Found her at a husking bee.
Denver Evening Post.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-10-25
Deeds are Fruits,

Words are but leaves" II is not what
we say, but what Hoods SarsaparilIa
does that tells the story. The many
wonderful cures effected by this medi-
cine are the fruits by which itshouId
be Judged. These prove it to be the
great, uDequsled remedy for dyspep-
STA, rheumatism, scrofsla, salt rheam,
catarrh and all other ailments due to
impure or impoverished blood
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-10-25

"I believe" writes u. C. Robinson,
Trio, o., ''that Wheeler's Nerve Vital
izer is the greatest medicine on earth
for nervous troubles. know whereof
/ speak for it cured me when the doc
tors failed" For sale at Garman's
Drug Store, Berlin, Pa, and Mountain
& Sons Drug Store, Confluence, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-10-25

To brighten and clean windows, put
teaeupful of ammonia to every pail
full of tepid water, wash well with a
sponge or soft rag. then dry with a
clean cloth, and polish with leather
or an old silk handkerchief.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-10-25

The fellow who begins by lending an
ear to hlandishment is apt to end by
losing his head completely.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-10-25

Cures Group, sore throat, pulmonary
troubles. Monarch over pain OF every
sort. DIR. Thomas Eelectric Oil.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-10-25
How O
Gain Flesh

Persons have been known TO
gain a pound a day by taking
an ounce of SCOTS EMUL.
SION. 1t is strange, but it often
happens.
Somehow the ounce produces
the pound; it seems TO start the
digestive machinery going prop
eriy, so that the patient is able
to digest and absorb his ordinary
food. which he could rot do be-
fore. and that is the way the gain
is made.
A certain amount of flesh is
necessary for health; if you have
not got it you can get it by
taking
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-10-25

Hoods Pills are non irritating. mild,
effective.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-10-25

No one would ever be bothered with
c cInstipatlon If everyone knew how
naturally and quickly BurdOck Blood
Bitters regulates the stomach and
bowels.
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The record-union., 1899-11-03
Had Not Awakened Since Falling Asleep 1t
Ten O'clock Last Night.
Many kilograms and Letters From
ALI Parts Of the Country Re-
ceived at the hobart Residence,
Among Them One From Presi-
dent Mckinley Expressing
Pleasure That the Vice Presi-
dent Was Improving.

PATERSON IN. J.), Nov. 3.-At mid
night Vice President Hobart was Sleep
ing and had not awakened after fall
ing into sleep at 10 o'clock. The house
was in darkness at midnight, with the
exception of the sick room, where the
light was burning low.
At 2 a. m. no apparent change was
reported in his condition. Shortly after
l o'clock this morning Hobart Tuttle
said that he was sleeping quietly.
The first telegram received at the
Hobart. house this morning arrived at
{ o'clock, and was from President Nc
Kinley 1t was addressed to Mr.. Ho-
bart and read:
Pleased to hear that your condition
is improving. Mrs. Mckinley joins me
in sending love.
''WILLIAM MCKINLEY
Other kilograms were received from
the Hobart families in the different
cities, and from intimate friends. The
morning mail brought mass of mat
ter from all parts of the country.
The following message came late last
night from Franz Schlaater, the "Di-
vine Healer
"Kohomo, Ind.-Mr. Hobart. / can
cure you if you have faith
The telegram, of course, did not
reach either Mr.. or Mrs. Hobart, and
was not answered.
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establishment Of a national university,
a committee of prominent educators met
here to-day to discuss the advisability
Of the project, the plan and scope of the
university and the method of present
ing the subject to Congress, of it Is
considered feasible.
The committee consists of Professor
Harper of Chicago University, Professor
Elliot of Harvard, Professor Schurman
of Cornell, Professor William 7. Wilson
of Washington and Lee University,
President Draper of Illinois University,
L. Solder of ST Louis, superintendent
of Schools; William T. Harris, Commits
sioner Of Public Education; Professor
S. p. Langtry of the Smithsonian In
stitute, Professor Nichols and Murray
Butler Of Columbia University, Justice
Brewer of the Supreme Court, Professor
James of Chicago University, Professor
Canfield, Librarian of Columbia College;
Professor E. A. Alderman of Chapel
Hill, N. c.. President Angel of Ann
Arbor and Professor DeGarmo of Cor
nell.
In case it is decided to undertake the
establishment of the university, it is
understood the President will be re-
quested to commend it in his message
to Congress.
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SENIOR MARIsCAL.
The Vice President Of Mexico En-
tertained at New York.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2-Senor Ignacio
fairs of the Republic of Mexico. was
entertained at reception to-day by
the Chamber of Commerce
President Morris X. Jessup welcomed
Senior Mariscal on behalf of the Cham
ber of Commerce, and said in the course
Of his remarks that he hoped that the
present relations between Mexico and
the United States would continue, and
that Senior Mariscal would convey to
President Diaz the cordial well wishes
of the New York Chamber of Com
merce.
Senior Mariscal, in responding. said
in part: THE words uttered in honor
of President Diaz, my country and nv
self are in measure a token Of the
cordial relations existing between the
United States and Mexico During nv
short visit to this country 1 NAV say
I have been the recipient of several
demonstrations, but I regard none of
them of as much Importance as this
one, coming, as it does, from such a
large representation of the great Amer
lean emporium. We, in Mexico. are
progressing rapidly, and have been
during the last few years. We greatly
admire the activity of the United
States
He closed with thanks to the Cham
ber ;.
After the speaking luncheon was
served. The rooms of the Chamber had
been beautified by a plentiful use Of
American and Mexican flags inter
mingled.
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Much Improvement Since 6overnor
Leay Has Assumed Charge.
Matters Were Ia a Very Unsatisfactory
Condition When Ne Arrived.
Spaniards Had Led the Natives to
Believe They We're to be Made
Slaves Of, Revolt Being Ripe,
When the Governor Caused the
Arrest Of the Trouble Provokers.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2.--The
Bulletin to-day publishes direct ad-
vices, the first that have been received
here for months, from the island OF
Guam. The advices arrived here on thd
China, and will be forwarded to WASH
ington as part of a report prepared by
the officers of the United States steam
,er Brutus.
The foreign traders who controlled
the business of Guam seem to have
vanished, and the place has suddenly
opened fine field for a limited number
of merchants. There was no trouble at
the island when the letter left, but the
natives are likely to cause some anx-
iety if the Spanish agitators are not
taken in hand.
Governor Leary, who ranks as a, Lieu.
tenant in the navy, found matters in a
very unsatisfactory condition when he
arrived last August. The SpaniardS
had been telling the natives all man.
ner of tales about the Americans, and
led some of the savages to believer that
the soldiers would make slaves of thenl-
A revolt was ripe, and had not the
Governor caused the arrest of several
trouble provokers an incipient rebellion
might have been started
The Governor and men are at Agaua,
the capital of Guam, and that is the
only town garrisoned. About 300 more
men are needed to insure perfect quiet,
as evil influences may be used to ex-
cite the natives, who are, however,
naturally quiet and a docile people.
Land which sold for as low as $40
and $15 per acre has suddenly adj
vanced to over 500. Before the Gov
ernor came foreigners were grabbing
everything in sight, knowing that
American rule would mean boom for
Agana The Governor was then forced
to issue a proclamation in which it was
decreed that none but American citizens
should hold land in the island. Many
of the natives have sworn allegiance
to the Government, and are very res
spectful to the flag.
Governor Leary is establishing a
local form of government for Agana
and is also making laws to govern the
outside stations of the island.
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BANK FAILURE.
A Concern at Portland, Me-, Closes
It's Doors.

PORTLAND Cdaine), Nov. 2.-The
banking firm of Woodbury. & Moulton,
consisting of Theodore c. Woodbury.
and Edward H. York. has made an as
sienment.
No statement of the financial standing
OF the house has been made public, but
1t is estimated in banking circles here
that the liabilities will reach 500, ,000
When the news was circulated that
the house had fallen, large number
of depositors fastened to the building
where the firm did business, and clam
ored for admission. The doors, how
ever. were securely locked. The depos-
it's held by the firm are estimated at
100000.
The cause of the assignment is not
clearly known, although it is said that
the house lost heavily on recent invest
ments in western water bonds and se-
curities of a recently formed industrial
combine.
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Lady Upper Injured.

WINNIPEG (Man), Nov. 2.-Lady
Tupper, wife of Sir Charles Upper.
Bart, leader of the Dominion Con-
servative party, while driving with her
daughter-in-law, Mrs Stuart Tupper,
was thrown out of her carriage in turn
ing a corner Lady Upper received an
ugly cut over the left eye, and her
wrist was sprained. Mrs. Stuart Tup-
per suffered injuries to the head and
limbs, and was unconscious when pick
ed up. Doctors believe that the inju-
ries will not prove serious, but the
shock will be severe on Lady Tupper,
who is advanced in years.
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BATrLEsH1P VENERABLE.
The Big British War Vessel Sue
cessfulIy Launched.

CHATHAM (England), Nov. 2-The
launching of the British first-class bat
tleship Venerable here to-day was ac-
companied by scenes of unusual enthu-
siasm. The christening was performed
by Mrs Joseph Chamberlain formerly
Miss Endicott of Washington), who
was accompanied by her husband, the
British Secretary of State for the Colo
nies. They received a great ovation
The daughter of Sir William Henry
White, director of naval construction,
presented Mrs. Chamberlain with a
magnificent bouquet, and taking a
chisel and mallet in her hands, Mrs
Chamberlain severed the cord releasing
the warship of the ways, at the same
time breaking a bottle Of wine over
it's bow and saying:
81 name thee Venerable"
A great cheer went up from the as
sembled crowds as the ship glided into
the Medway, and the band struck up
Life on the Ocean Wave" followed
by Rule Britannia
The guests included the First Lord
of the Admiralty, George j. Goschen,
and other naval men. The Admiral in
charge of the dock yard entertained
a distinguished party at luncheon.
The first-class British battleship Ven
erable is of IA, 700 tons and $4,000 indi-
Gated horse power. She is 400 feet long,
IS feet beam and draws 26 feet 9 inches
of water. She has two propellors, and
her estimated speed is 1S knots. Her
coal capacity is from 500 to 1000 tons;
she will carry a crew of 755 men. has
two torpedo tubes, and her armament
will consist of four 1Z-inch guns, twelve
6-inch quick firing guns, eighteen 12-
Founders, twelve 3-pounders and eight
rapid fire guns. Her side armor is
. inches of Harveyized steel, and over
her bulkheads she has IA to 9 inches
of Harveyized steel plates, and her gun
positions. are protected by IA inches to
8 inches of Harveyized steel. Her deck
plating is from 211a to 4 inches thick.