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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13

derstand-except as to the depressing
detail that they were pledged for more
money than they could pay or could
earn in lifetime. On the heels Of this
calamity came an interruption in the
rolling-mill project. The building was
there and the machinery was there, but
the business halted. Major Gloss was
absent in some vague locality on un-
known business, and no one else had
authority, means or ability to proceed.
1t did not become known for some time
that this rolling-mill machinery existed
only for effect in boom towns and that
it travelled from one to another in pur-
suit of this end. Since it left SwantOn
it had been in a dozen other booms, but
never had turned a wheel for work.
The fabric which Squire DufiieId and
his sons and daughter had reared in
fond anticipation erumbled into dust,
and their CONSERVATION when an ap-
probation of their predicament was
forced upon them was pitiable.
81 am ruined, utterly" walled the
old man. "Not an acre of land, not
dollar can / call my own. don't see
anything left for us but to go to live In
Snyder's subdivision, and I'll have to
try for days work"
At this prospect NJ iss Fannie lifted
up her voice in anguish, and the boys,
having nothing TO suggest but their
debts, went out TO drown their troubles
in drink while they still had a little
credit.
But Mrs Duffield looked more cheer
ful than she had done since she LEFT the
farm. "Oh, it amt so bad but that it
might be worse" she remarked, philo-
sOphically, as she went on with her
darning.
"How could il be worse ?'' the Squire
demanded, turning roughly upon her
"Well, I've got little money saved
up" she replied calmly. "Tve been
married thirty year, almost, an you
never interfered with my doin' as
liked, father leastways, not till we
came to town to be grand folks-so
I've saved up considerable. Whenever
l had hundred dollars, I've given it
to brother Dan to invest for me, know
in him TO be careful and honest man,
and I've got a matter of most 1000
out at interest, besides nigh on to a
hundred dollars in my stockin' that
hadn't given him yet, so l guess we
might make some arrangement bout
the mortgage an move back 10 the old
place. Well get the rest of it paid OFF
II We leave gas and Improvements
alone, / guess" And perhaps there
was a sparkle in the old lady's eyes.
"But how did you get so much
money!"
Butter an eggs an garden truck.
| wasn't never ambitious, you know"
And the Squire had the grace 10 say:
Mother, you've saved the family, an
shan't never go against your advice
in anything again. New York Press.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13

The laughing-plant grows in Arabia,
and derives its name from the effect
produced by eating its seed. Il is OF
moderate size; has bright yellow how-
ers, which grow IN tufts, and leaves of
dark green color. It's fruit is a pod
OF capsule. stuffed with a velvet-hke
padding, in which Ike snugIy imbed-
ded two or three seeds resembling small
black beans.
The natives dry these seeds, and then
reduce them to powder. When ad-
ministered in judieious doses the pow
der produces effects very much like
those arising from the inhalation Of
nitrous oxide, or, as 1t IS called in COM
mon parlanee, Laughing gas"
The person to whom the powder is
given shouts, laughs, sings, dances, and
acts In a ludicrous way. His merri-
ment lasts for about an hour, then be
quietly falls asleep. After several
hours he awakens, and has not the
slightest recollection of anything that
ne said or dld while under the influence
OF the powder
It is said that an overdose Of laugh
ing-plant powder is likely to cause seri-
Gus results, but small quantity does
no harm The powder is sweet, and
it is common joke to put little Of it
into the coffee Of some unsuspeeting
person, in order to have laugh at his
expense.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13
Can Keep Apples Sound.

Mr.. f. n. Daniel, says the Prince
ton Ky. Kentuckian, has number
of perfectly sound apples which he has
kept over from last year. Mr.. Daniels
process is good one and may be re-
garded as something new in the way Of
preserving fruit. He has cellar which
is kept al the same temperature all the
year; and he has discovered that BY
putting apples in it in such way that
they will not touch each other they
may be kept sound for months and pos
sibly years He also has method by
which he will, in the future, buy eggs
at the times of the year when they are
cheap and keep them for months when
he can receive a handsome price for
them. He finds that by permitting
pure fresh water to run over eggs con-
stantly they may be kept sound for
months. He will likely try the ex-
pertinent this season, as he has sys-
TEN of water works by which he can
easily keep large supply Of them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13
1t is Just as Important

That you enrich and purify your bloc d
in the Fall as in the Spring. At this
time, owing to deeaying vegetation,
low water level, and other CAUSES,
there are disease germs all about Us, and
weak and debilitated system quickly
yields 70 attacks Of malaria, fevers, etc.
By purifying and enriehing yO1r blood
with Hoods sarsaparilla yoH may
build up your system TO resist these
dangers, as well as coughs, colds,
pneumonia and the grip which come
with colder weather. To he on the
safe side, take Hoods Sarsaparilla now,
and always be sure it is Hoods and
not something else represented to be
Just as good.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13
Brave Men Fan

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as well as women, and all feel
the results in loss of appetite, pOisons
in the blood, baeksche, nervousness,
headache and tired, Hstless, rundown
feeling. But there's no need to feel
like that. Listen to j. w. Gardner,
ldsgille, Ind. He says: Electric
Bitters are just the thing for man
when he is all run down, aud don't
care whether he lives or dies. II did
more to give me new strength and
good appetite than anything 1 could
take. can now eat anything and
have new lease on life" Only 80
cents, at J. n. Snyder's Drug Store,
Somerset, Pa, and at g. W. Brallier's
Drug Store, Berlin, Pa Every bottle
guaranteed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13
Encounter with a Weasel


John Burroughs has some trouble
in protecting his chickens from the
weasels that lurk in the woods around
his slab-sided cabin near West Park,
on the Hudson. In the August Cen
tury, in "Glimpses of Wild Life About
My Cabin" he thus describes an en-
counter with an especially pertinacious
robber of his roOst:
was standing in my porch with
my dog, talking with my neighbor and
his wife, who, with their dog, were
standing in the road a few yards in
front of me. 4 chicken sfddenly
screamed in the bushes up behind the
rocks just beyond my friends. Then 1t
came rushing down over the rocks
past them, flying and screaming, close
Iy pursued by long slim red animal,
that seemed TO slide over the rocks like
a serpent. Its legs were so short that
one saw only the swift, gliding motion
of its body.
Acrossthe road into the garden within
a yard of my friends, went the pursued
and the pursuer, and into the gaIden
rushed and my dog. The weasel seized
the chicken by the wing, aud was being
dragged along by the latter in its effort
to escape, when l arrived upon the
scene. With savage glee that l had
not felt for many day | planted my
foot upon the weasel. The soft muck
underneath yielded, and | held him
without hurting him. He let 90 his
hold upon the chicken and seized the
sole of my shoe in his teeth. Then
reached down and gripped him with
my thumb and forehnger just back Of
the ears, and lifted him up, and looked
his impOtent rage in the face.
What cleaning eyes, what an array
OF threatening teeth, what reaching Of
vicious claws, what a wriggliug and
eonvulse / body. But had him firm
". He could only scratch my hand
and dart fire from his electric bead-like
eyes. In the meantime my dog was
bounding up, begging to be allowed to
have his way with the weasel. But !
knew what he did not knew that in
anything like fair encounter the wea-
sci would get the first hold, would
draw the first blood, and hence proba-
bly, effect his escape.
SO | carried him, writhing and
scratching, to place in the road re-
moved from any near cover, and threw
him violently upon the ground, hoping
thereby so to stun and bewilder him
that the terrier could rush in and crush
him, before he recovered his wits. But
had miscaleulated; the blow did in
deed stun and confuse him, but he was
still too quick for the dog, and had him
by the lip like an electric trap. Nip
lifted UP his head and swung the wea-
sci violently about in the air, trying to
shake him off, uttering a cry Of rage
and pain, bat did not succeed in lOOs-
ening the animals hold for some mo-
ments.
When he had done so, and attempt
ed to seize him second time, the wea
sci was first again, but quickly released
his hold and darted about this way and
that, seeking cover. Three Of four
times the dog was upon him, but found
him each time too hot TO be held. See
ing that the creature was likely TO
escape. set my foot upon him again,
and made finish of him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13
HARVESTING THE CORN.
Cutting the Stalks at the Proper Time

Prom the Philadelphia Record
The harvesting ofthe corn crop will
soon be the main work Oh farms, and
in some sections the crop is already re-
eeiving attention. The most particular
work is the cutting down Of the stalks
just at the proper time, so as to pre-
serve the fodder in its bright condition.
1t is not necessary to delay cutting
down the stalks until the ears are hard,
for then the blades may be yellow and
dry aud there will be a loss in the fOd-
der. The corn may be cut when the
ears are filled and in the glazing stage.
The grain will dry sufficiently after the
ears are stored in the crib. IL Is esti-
mated that there is usually a greater
loss Of nutrition when the stalks are
left until the blades are yellow than
would be regained in the grain, for as
soon as the ears are glazed the corn Is
then about as well filed out as it will
be later The nutritive matter on its
way 10 the ears will be arrested in the
stalks and the quality Of the fodder be
greatly improved compared with al
lowing the corn to remain until the
green tnge Of the blades is gone. Every
farmer knows that bright, green, sue
culent fodder is more highly relished
By stock than when the corn is allow
ed to become yellow, and the winds
and rains do not destroy the green
fodder as easily a. is done with that
which is dry. If cut down when yell
low much Of the fodder viii De reject
ed, for il then contains more woody
fibre and is less digestible. There is
also more loss of fodder that is shocked
when it is harvested too late, and if cut
while green it will cure sufficiently in
the shock, as well as be in better con-
dition for the fodder cutter or shredder,
which reduces the fodder for the ami
mails.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13
The Pig Got Better.

A sehOOlmaster in village school
had been in the habit of purchasing
pork from parents Of his pupils on the
occasion Of the killing Of the pig. One
day a small boy marched up to the
masters desk and inquired IF he
would like bit Of pork, as they were
going to kill their pig" The school
master replied in the affirmative. Sew
eral days having elapsed, and hearing
nothing Of the pork, the master called
the boy up to him and inquired the
reason he had not brought It. "Oh,
please, sir" the boy replied, "the pig
got better. Public Opinion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13
How to Tell a Good Sponge.

Although the difference between g
good and bad sponge is very marked.
bat few people seem able TO appreciate
il. The first requisite Of good
sponge is that it should be dark in
color. The beautiful yellow spOnges
commonly seen in druggists windows
are a delusion and a snare The natu-
raj color is light 10 medium brown,
and the yellow spOnges have been
bIeaehed by vitriol bath, which de-
stYoys their elasticity and makes them
wear out much sooner
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DIR. Kings New Life Pills Thousands
Of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for Sick and Nervous Head
aches They make pure blood and
strong nerves and build up your health
Easy to take. Try them Only 3 cents
Money back if not cured Sold
at ]. n. Snyder's Drug Store, Somerset
Pa, and at g. w. BraIlier's Drug Store,
Berlin, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13
A Frightful BIunder

VIII often cause a horrible Burn, Scald,
Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores,
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons,
Corns, all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile
cure on earth. Only . cents box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold at ]. n. Sny-
der's Drug Store, Somerset. Pa, and at
G. w. Brallier's Drug Store, Berlin,
Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13
srnRAGE OF FoppER.


This country affords a wonderful
spectacle to the foreign farmer who
travels along the highways. He be-
comes surprised at the waste Of valua-
ble feeding material, for in every field
may be seen shocks Of corn fodder that
have fallen over, the snow, wind and
rain destroying it, while that which IS
left from destruction is leafiess and the
stalks frozen. The farmer contents
himself by hauling this worthless fod-
der to the barnyard to be trampled by
cattle and coveIted into manure; but he
loses the fodder as q food and as an aid
to the supply Of hay. II is not as val
liable for the manure heap when ex-
posed as when cut or shredded, for
when reduced il absorbs the liquids
more readily and will also decOmpese
sooner. As the fodder is equally as
valuable as the grain il properly cured
and prepared some estimate may be
made of the annual loss to farmers
when il is stated that the corn crop, al
. cents per bushel, is worth 500, ,OOO,-
600, and the fodder fully as much, but
more than one-half OF the fodder is
wasted in the fields by exposure. en-
failing loss every year Of $50, 900, 900.
If converted into milk, butter and meat
this waste material would bring to The
farmers 500, 900, 900 per annum. Such
q loss would not be permitted by man
ufaeturers, for at the great slaughteriDg
establishments everything is saved and
sold, even to the hair, hOofs, blood and
horns; but the farmer, who should be
eeOnOmicali if he wishes to succeed,
throws away one Of the most valuable
products Of the farm that simply re-
quires care in harvesting and storing to
be utilized. More stock can be kept
when the entire corn plant is used, and
better manure for the farm can be made
by putting the fodder under shelter or
even stacking it in a manner 10 pre-
vent loss from exposure during winter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13
SCOTTyS
EMEIE SION

1t is very palatable aDS easily
digested. If you viii take plenty
of fresh air, and exercise, and
SC0TT'S EMULSION steadily,
there is very little doubt about
your recovery.
There are hypophosphites in it;
they give strength and tone up the
nervous system while the cod-liveT
oil feeds and nourishes,
soc AMI Sr.oo, all druggists
SCOTT * BOVINE. Chemists New York
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13
GRANDMA
HAD
CONSUMPTION

and / am afraid 1 have in
herited it. l do not feel
well; l have a cough F; my
lungs are sore; am losing
flesh. What shall I do?
Your doctor says take care of
yourself and take plain cod liver
oil, but you can't take it. Only
the strong, healthy person can
take it, and they can't take it
long. Il is so rich it upsets the
stomach. But you can take
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13
The Chances of Life.

The French statistician, DR.. Liyrier,
says that half Of all human beings die
before Il, that only one person in 1900
lives to be one hundred years old, and
that only one person out of every 1000
lives to be 60.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13

sMy daughter had dts for fourteen
wears. Her ease was considered hope
les by the professors at Ann Aro0r'
where she was taken for treatment
Wbeeler's Nerve Vitalizer cured her IN
les than two months" The words
from Peter Phillips. ShabbOna, Aien-
For sale at Garman's Drug Store,
Berlin, Pa, and Mcantain q 5on .
Drug Store, Conhuence, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13
cI-rrINa FoR FEEnING.

After harvesting the corn at the
proper stage, 50 as to save nutrition
and have the fodder more sueculent
and digestible, there can be a further
saving by proper preparation Of the
food before feeding. Within the past
ten years the shredder has come and it
not only converts the stalks into shreds
and hu-ks of the ears, but also cuts
the stalks aud blades at the same time,
which permits Of utilizing the entire
corn plant. 1t IL claimed that from 10
to 10 per cent. is saved in the fodder by
this method, according to the quality
Of the fodder. As corn stalks in their
entirety were formerly thrown into the
barnyard to be picked over by cattle
their consumption due to proper prepa-
ration is a clear gain. Some portions
Of the shredded fodder will be rejected
by cattle, but only a little when the
corn is harvested At the proper stage.
The quality depends upon when the
corn is removed from the ground and
shocked, but it is the cutter and shred
der that enables the farmer to use the
whole Of his corn crop. The ensilage
cutter Is also as servieeable for cured
corn fodder as for ensilage. There can
be no loss, even if the reduced fodder IS
uneaten, as the refuse can be used for
bedding and then as absorbent ma
terial in the manure heap. In fact, If
the cutter and shredder were used for
no other purpose than to convert the
stalks into bedding they would be val
liable; but there will be bat little of the
corn fodder rejected if it is bright and
in in good condition. II is Of import
anee 10 give the saving Of the fodder
more attention, as it is more valuable
than the grain, if carefully prepared for
the animals. Horses will keep well on
good fodder and come out in the spring
ready for work, but if the fodder is
dry, and the blades whipped off by
winds, and the shocks exposed in the
fields, the animals will only select the
best portions. Shredded fodder can
also be baled, like hay, and shipped
any distance.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13
he BROWNIE AND THE SUN.

There was little Brownie
That lived down by the sea
he was just as cute a Brownie
As ever nc could be.
And early every morning
The Brownie went 70 swim,
And all the little minnows
Came swimming after him.
Yes, early every morning,
Before the sun arose,
This Brownie went in swimming.
And then put on his clothes.
And, looking 20 the Eastward,
Right gravely he would say:
''Now, dear old sun. you may arise,
Indeed, indeed. you mayr'
And, sure enough. each morning,
When Bnownie'd had his swim,
The sun Obeyed his wishes
And rose and shOne on him.
For, do you see, the Brownie
Couldn't LET the sun arise,
Until he was all washed and dressed.
And dried his hair and eyes.
Little Folks.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13

y little life may be sacrificed 10
sudden attack Of Group if you don't
have DR.. Thomas Eclectrie Oil ON
hand for the emergency.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13
~Hevsr Burn a Candle at Both Ends

II you do your light viii soon he gone
and you will be in the dark Don't
think you can go on drawing vitality
from the blood for nerves, stomach,
brain and muscles, without doing some
thing to replace it Hoods Sarsapa-
rilIa gives nerve, mental and digestive
strength by enriehiug and WALKING
the blood. Thus il helps people who
are overworked and tired.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13

Hood's Pills are non irritating, mild,
effective.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-13
! Somerset ! Herald
d rsrAsrrsBrO IS
- Of Publication

','-' .'r,,d IL advance otherwise
|,a,-saFil'' | .,sup. POstmssters neg
| |.asasa. -, = vi vpsa subscribers do oo'
'o'l,. s.a.r !. will be held responsible
s'-,', l.nsglus from one Pos'0il'e l'., TO
i's'' ''.-1 -, \. the name Of the form
.s',,. !. present ofio'- Address
SOMERSET, Pa.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-06-28
FREE OF CHARGE.

An adult suffering from a cold settled
on the breast, bronchitis, throat or lung
troubles Of any nature, who will call at
Eckstein's drug store, will be presented
with a sample bottle Of Boschee's Ger
man Syrup, free of charge. Only one
bottle given to one person, and none to
children without order from parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such sale as Boschee's German Syrup
in all parts of the civilized world. Twen-
ty years ago millions of bottles were
gwen away, and your druggists will
tell you its success was marvellous. It is
really tue only Throat and Lung Remedy
generally endorsed by physicians. One
IS cent bottle will cure or prove its val
tie. Sold by dealers in all civilized coun-
tries. .. r.. a.- -z2~ "
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-06-28
"Definite Document" Wanted.

at The Hague Monday the delegates
to the peace conference decided that at
the conclusion of the sittings they will
not only report results to their respect
i've governments, but request thata "def-
mite document" be signed by the aggre-
CATION of delegates. OF course, unless
this is done, the conference will have
been useless gathering so far as practi-
cal results are concerned.
So far, the tendency has been to agree
upon mediation upon request to stave
of war, but the propositions do not diff
fer in any way from the custom which
has long been known of calling in third
and disinterested party to act as media
tor or arbitrator between two would-be
belligerents. OF course, mediation can
not he made compulsory and there are
many cases where 1t will not work at all,
as was seen last year, when six Europe
an powers, through their representatives
It washington, offered to mediate be-
tween Spain and our government and
the offer was refused by President Nc
Kinley. If the conference wants to eff
feet any permaaent good, it will put
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-06-28
Auction Sale.

Friday, June Both, 1899, commenc-
ing at 10 o'clock a. m. at Peter Daniel
sons Livery Barn Winthrop, MINI.
One gray horse Is yrs. old,1 gray mare
IA yrs.old, one white horse 10 yrs. old,
bay mare Z yrs. old, 1 black team S yrs.
old, dark bay mare yrs. old, black
horse II yrs, black horse q y1s., bay
horse yrs, 2 bay Hambletonian teams
5 yrs, one black mare yrs.,2 bay Ham
bletonian teams yrs, 6 single seated
buggies used two years, stwo.seated car
riages, platform buggy, one 3-seated
Canopy top carriage, lumber wagons,
6 sets light harnesses, 2 sets heavy har-
nesses, fur lap robes, plush lap robes, fly
nets, busters, blankets, 2 ladies' saddles,
3 mems saddles, many other articles too
numerous to mention.
Terms: ALI sums under SIS cash; IS
and over one years time at per cent in
terest with approved security. I
PETER DANIELSON, Prop.
Swan Gustafson, Auctioneer.
Nothing more pleasant than one Of those
moonlight excursions on the vspor launch
Alcantara. Make q trial trip.
1t will pay you to visit John Fl. For
ster's, If you wish to buy Fly nets or
anything in the line Of saddlery.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-06-28

The Northwestern Yeast Co. of Fond
du Lac, Wis, and Chicago, ILL.,, are out
again this year distributing free samples
of their now famous Yeast Foam. There
is hardly man, woman or child in the
United States not familiar with thegood
qualities Of this favorite bread raiser.
You make no mistake when you buy
East Foam at SC. package and refuse
to take limitations.