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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-03
JUDGE BROOKS INDonsED.
Georgetown Bar Recommends Him
Very Highly.

Georgetown, Texas, May AIT a meet
ing OF the members OF the Georgetown bar,
held on this I'd day Of May. 1899. the fol-
lowing resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas, There exists a vacancy in the
supreme court of this State. caused by
the resignation Of Judge Leroy Denman;
and,
Whereas. The Twenty-sIxth judicial dis
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-03

walkers" and the rag ma-la' Will be
given in all OF its elegant splendor at the
opera house Thursday night. This will be
the first opportunity OF Beaumont theater-
goers to see the real cake walk and the
audience promises to tax the capacity of
the opera house
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-03

and sore that IT gave me
constant pain. II finally
broke into u running
sore and began to spread
and grow worse. For
the past Ave or six years
| have suffered untold
agony and had given up
all hope OF ever being
free from the disease,
as | have been treated
by some of the bcs I
physicians an d hav e
taken many blood medi-
cincs, all in vain. With
little faith left ! began
10 take s. S. s., and il
apparently m q d 9 I b G
Ecze a worse. but
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-03
AFTERNOON SESSION.

n
In the afternoon session the house bill
10 authorize the Houston and Texas Cen
trail Railroad company to purchase and
operate the Central Texas and North
western the Fort Worth and New Orleans,
the Lancaster Tap, the Austin and North
western and the Granite Mountain and
Marble Falls railroads was laid before
the house as special order.
Mr. Maxwell offered an amendment pro-
viding that the Houston and Texas Cen
tral Railroad company shall establish and
maintain division headquarters In Austin;
ad pied.
Messrs Prince and Garner offered an
amendment providing that the acceptance
IL the provisions of the act shall be an
agreement by the Houston and Texas Cen
| tral Railway company to abide by the
rates, rules. regulations and requirements
of the railroad commission; adopted; ayes
| sc, noes %.
An amendment by Mr.. Garner was
adopted providing that nothing in the act
| shall be construed as determining any
facts that might be presumed TO have been
ascertained or determined by the legisla-
1 ture in order to comply with article 10,
sections and 6, of the constitution. but
such facts shall remain open to investiga-
ton and adjudication by the courts. The
bill wac then passed.
On motion of Mr.. Tucker the order OF
business was suspended and the house
took up his joint resolution proposing to
amend section .. article s. Of the constitu-
lion, to enable the legislature 10 authorize
an ad valorem tax levied in any count,
or district for the purpose Of extermlnat.
ing prairie dogs or other pests, provided
a majority of taxpaying, voters of sdct
county or district shall vote such tax, mo-
to exceed cents per acre such tax no
to apply to land Oh which no such pesti
exist. The joint resolution was passed
to engrnssmenl,
The speaker laid before the house al
pending business the house bill to max,
It a penal offense. to alter. change. destro,
or mutilate any public record or docu
ments authorized, required or permitted
by law TO he kept by any officer within
the state. After being amended the bill
passed 10 engrossment.
The bill by Mr.. Decker To validate an,
quiet titles to public free school, universal,
e sold prior to Januar,
1. 1897. to provide for patents and 10 pre-
scribe limitation for bringing suits for th
recovery cf such lands was laid before th
house as pending business. and on motion
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-03

knew that this was the way the remedy got rid
OF the poison. Continuing s. g. s.. the sore
healed up entirely. the skin became clear ano
smooth, and was cured perfectly
Swift's Specific is superior to other
blood remedies because it cures dis
eases which they can not reach. 1t goes
to the bottom-to the cause OF the dis
ease, and win cure the worst case OF
Eczema, no matter what other treat
ment has failed 1t is the only blood
remedy guaranteed to be purely vege-
table
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-03
AFTERNooN SESSION

nj ENNOON SESSION.
The senate resumed consideration Of the
antitrust bill. Greer withdrew his amend
ment and asked that the Turney substitute
be adopted
The substitute was lost by the following
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-06-14
Sleep Without a Pillow.

1t is hardly likely that the pillow was
invented by any one in particular. 1t
was, in the first instance, there is every
reason 10 believe, a very rational insti-
tuition, and consisted of small pad
upon which to rest the head when beds
were By no means such luxurious affairs
as they are to-day.
The pillows in use to-day are respoDs-
ible for many evils, which you may be
willing to admit when they are point
ed out to You, and if you would but test
the efficacy Of their disuse you would
become as ardent an advocate of the
custom as is the writer
There is no greater fallaey than the
belief that big, downy pillow con-
duees to restfulness and health in sleep
ing. You sink into its embrace and
delGde yourself that you are cOmforia-
bic, with your head resting upon the
dear, soft, coy mass Of feathers. Yet,
If the pillow slip away from you in
your sleep, do you miss its seemingly
soothing influence? No. And, if you
can sleep thus comfortably and not
know IL, why should you not have the
courage to put it away altogether?
The pillow may seem TO breathe out
beautiful dreams to you; but, while it
is beguiling your attention with its
seeming restfulness, it may be pushing
your ears out Of shape. and it is GER
tainly making wrinkles in your neck
and deepening the hollows over the
chest by forcing the head forward. II
may seem a little thing in itself, but,
happening every night, it will rob you
Of all the beauty your neck would nat
urslly have, and nullify the good Of
any exercise you may take. Aside from
the benefits to he derived in a shapely
neck aud chin, TO sleep without pill
low will conduce to health and greater
r,s'fulness. II may seem strange at
first, even bit painful. but if perse-
vered in you can very soon overcome
this, and the good to be derived will
veil repay you.
ARK. -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-06-14
Wars Are Costly.

In several respects the peace confer
enee now in session at The Hague is
the most remarkable assemblage of the
nations which history records. OF the
1000, 600, 900 people who constitute the
population Of the entire world, about
1 100000 are represented in that
gathering, says Leslie's Weekly. The
Central and South American nations
sud n few -snssll states in Africa and
Asia are the only countries which are
absent.
The object of the assembIsge, the dim
mutton in the number, extent and de
structiveness Of wars, is as benefcent a
purpose as ever received the attention
of nations. The Spanish American
war Will cost about 500, ,OOO, 900. France
paid Germany $40 100000 as an in
demnity at the end OF the conflict Of
ls7O-7l. In addition to this outlay, the
war cost France, it was estimated So
00O,OO0, 600. The Civil War cost the
United States $40, ,OGo. 900, 600 England,
France, Turkey, Sardinia and Russia
spent $1,000, 100000 in the war Of the
Crimea- The Napoleonic wars, from
1900 to 1915, cost the nations which par
ticipated in them, it has been figured,
S25, 900, 100000. The nineteenth eentu-
ry's wars have resulted in u direct mon
ey loss of at least S75, 600, ,OO0,0OO, for
not all Of even the important conflicts
OF the past hundred years have been
mentioned in this list
The eighteenth eentury's wars, which
were far more numerous than those OF
the present century, must have footed
up, according to the most reliable esti-
mates, sl25, ,OOO, 900, 900 to 80 200, ,OOO, coo.
This calculation leaves out altogether
the sacrifice Of life and the money val
ue, based on the average productive
power of each person, of the lives lost.
A calculation that would cover the
money expenditure involved in the
wars which have taken place since the
beginning of the Christian era would
go up into the dizzy heights Of arith-
metic
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-06-14
Salt Rising Bread.


Some dyspeptics think sait-rislng
bread much more digesti5Ie than bread
made up with other kinds Of yeast.
1t is the favorite bread all through the
valley Of Virginia and Maryland. The
following receipt is given by Virginia
housekeeper:
Pour half pint of boiling water on
two tablespoonfuls OF cornmeal and
add pinch of salt. Let this stand ten
minutes, then stir in two tablespoon
fuls of -four and set in warm place to
rise over night. In the morning add
halt a pint of fresh, sweet milk or
warm water and hour enough 10 make
the yeast smooth. Then put it in
kettle of water hot enough to bear the
hand in.
When this rises pour it into batter
which has been made OF two quarts Oi
the mornings milk, scalded. BE care
ful not TO scald the Hour by mixing
when the milk Is too warm. Beat this
well and set II to rise again in warm
place, which it will do in twenty-five
or thirty minutes, if managed right.
Be careful that the place is not too hot.
Now pat in -four enough 10 make
stiff batter that cannot be stirred with
spoon, then pour it out on molding-
board, which has been well covered
with sifted flour, and add a piece of
lard the size of large apple and mix it
well with the dough. Work it well,
and after dividing it up in small loaves
put them in well-greased pans and set
them in warm place 10 rise again
When risen sufficiently bake as quickly
as possible. When done brush over
with little melted butter to prevent
the crust from hardening.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-06-14
Her Pet Turtles.

Patience will accomplish wonders in
the way of training dumb animals.
This is aptly illustrated by the antics of
u number Of pet turtles belonging to a
woman who lives on Catharine-st, near
Twenty-seeond. They live in a big
yard, and every morning they come at
her call to get their breakfast of bread
and milk. AT an adjacent factory a
large bell is rung every morning, noon
and night, and at the first sound of the
bell the turtles know it is time 10 eat,
and they scurry toward the kitchen
steps. They have been taught num-
Der Of tricks. The most intricate is a
remarkable color test. Long pieces of
different colored yarn are tackled on the
fence within reach of tie turtles. At
the word of command one of them
will go TO the fence and pull down any
color that is called for by the trainer.
They also insist upon coming into the
kitchen during a rain storm, and the
little fellows who cannot mount the
steps poke out their heads and give
voice to peevish, shrill bark, until
they are also brought under shelter
Philadelphia Record.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-06-14
His Life Was Saved.

Mr.. J. E. Lilly, a prominent citizen
of Hannibal, No., lately had won
derfnl deliverance from a frightful
death. In telling of it he says: al
was taken with Typhoid Fever, that
ran into Pneumonia. My lungs be-
came hardened. 1 was so weak l
couldn't even sit up in bed. Nothing
helped me. l expected to soon die of
Consumption, when heard of DR..
Kings New Discovery. One bottle
gave great relief. / continued to use it,
and now am well and strong. I can't
say too much in its praise This mar
velous medicine is the surest and quick
est cure in the world for all Throat and
Lung Trouble. Regular sizes soc. and
Sl.00. Trial bottles free at j. y.
Snyder's Drug Store, Somerset, Pa,
and G. w. Brallier's Drug Store, Ber-
lin, Ps.; every bottle guaranteed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-06-14
Language VOcabularies.

Among all the European languages
the English is the richest 50 far as the
number Of words is concerned, and il
is also the one which has added to its
vocabulary the largest number of words
within the last half century. The latest
English dictionaries contain not less
than 26O, 900 different words. Next in
rank comes the German language, with
$4,000 words, and then come in success
sion the Italian, with 5000, the
French, with $1,000, and the Spanish
with 10000 words. Among the ORR
entail languages the Arabic is the most
copious, its vocabulary being even rich
er than that Of the English language.
In the Chinese languages there are
10000 syllables or roots, out Of which it
is pcs ssible to frame 900 words. An
other notable language is the old In
dian Tamil, which is now spoken in
South India, and which contains, ae-
eording to the latest calculations, 81, ,642
words. In the Turkish language there
are ., $50 words, and thus it is richer
than the Spanish and some other Euro
pean languages. A singular fact is that
aborigines, as a rule, have very limited
vccabularies- The Kaffirs Of South Af-
riea have at their disposal not more
than 5000 words, and the natives Of
Australia use only 1000 words
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-06-14
A Pioneer Woman.

The Elk Democrat says the history
Of Mrs Mary Anderson, who lives in
the wilds of Potter county, would make
an interesting one of lights and shad-
ows, if it were faithfully portrayed.
She is the widow of Ole Bulls secretary
in the famous Oleona colony scheme.
Before marrying Anderson she was the
widow of one Of the early settlers of
Potter county named French. After
his death she became cook at the colony,
where she got acquainted with Ander-
son. In her young days deer were plen-
tiful, elk were seen in droves and pam
theirs and wild cats prowled in every
ravine, while wolves made night hide
Gus with their howls. Mrs. French
was an expert rife shot, and killed
scores Of these animals. One night
when delayed on her way home she
was treed by the wolves. She could see
their shimmering eyes, and, aiming as
directly as she could, she killed five be-
fore her husband could come to her
rescue with torch and the ever trusty
rifle. She is now IS years old and suf-
fers from rheumatism.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-06-14
No Right to Ugliness-

The woman who is lovely in face,
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attract
i've must keep her health. If she is
weak, siekly and all run down, she
will be nervous and irritable. If she
has constipation or kidney trouble, her
impure blood will cause pimples,
blotehes, skin eruptions and a wretch
ed complexion. Electric Bitters is the
best medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys, aud to
purify the blood. Itgives strong nerves,
bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich
complexion. 1t will make q good
looking, charming woman of a run
down invalid. Only so cents at ]. n.
Snyder's Drug Store, Somerset, Pa,
and G. w. Brallier's Drug Store, Ber-
lin, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-06-14
slal sr Of s. Bears

"AfteF Big Game With Packs" is the
title Of paper by Captain James Coo
per Ayres, L. ;. \, in the Century
Magazine. The hunting expedition
was made in 1895, aud General Brooke
took part in it.
Our hunter and guide par excellence
was Baptiste Garnier, OF Little Bat p
as he was generally called. He was
five feet six inches tall; his frame was
well knit; every muscle was developed;
his lungs were as sound as an antelope's;
his eye had the power Of a microscope;
aud rifle had been his plaything since
boyhood. His father was French and
his mother Indian, and ne inherited
the energy, bravery and endurance of
the old Canadian voyageurs, with the
remarkable observation and instructive
knowledge Of topography aud Of the
habits Of animals Of the aborigines of
the plain. His mission in life seemed
to be to xiii, and probably bis aggre-
gate bag would surpass that Of amy
other hunter in this country. lie kept
a record only Of the bears he killed,
and that record had then reached -.
Mr.. Webb Hayes, son of the late ex-
President, who was one of our party,
called him "the greatest hunter In the
world His wonderful powers Of trail
ing game were our admiration. He
would ride along On his pony and oeea-
siOnally make such remarks as: "Two
mountain sheep crossed there yesler-
day." or, "a blacksail deer and fawn
passed along here this morning." and
we would look in vain for sign. He
would trail a deer or an elk at a trot,
and presently remark: "He's over in
those bushes and, sure enough, there
he would be.
DE had the true Indian taeitnrnity
about his success as a hunter. Mr.. Col
lins, Of Oinaha, likes to tell the story Of
one Of Bats elk hunts. He was on
hunt with General Crook some years
ago, and one afternoon strOlled Off alone
and on foot. When he returned at dark
Mr.. Collins said: ''Well, Bat, did you
see anything" "Saw thirteen elk, y
was the reply, with an intonation that
seemed to end the conversation. Mr..
Collins persevered: "Did you get any
Of them ~ ''Yes, got them" He had
actually slaughtered the whole band Of
thirteen elk.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-06-14
Dog and Monkey Died of Grief

The Duke Of Hamilton had favor
ite bulldog, called Dumping, which
used to accompany his master on his
daily walks and drives One day, how
ever, the Duke left Dumping at home,
ard took younger dog with him.
From the moment that Dumping saw
his rival get into the carriage and drive
off, he refused to eat, and began to pine.
4 dog doctor was summoned, but
failed to detect any symptoms OF H.
ness. At Atlength he asked whether any
thing unusual had happened to disturb
the dogs routine of life. The servant
then told him how, for the first time,
Dumping had been Jeff behind by his
master.
81 can do nothing for him" exclaim-
ed the doctor. "The poor fellows heart
is broken"
Dumping never recovered from the
blow to his affections, and in a short
time died of grief.
Sir George Ouseley gives a remarka-
bic instance Of similar sensitiveness
displayed by monkey. The animal
was pet of the captains and favor
ite with the whole crew Of the man-of-
war that took Sir George out as an Am
bassador to Persia, but, like all his spe-
cies, was full of mischief
One morning the monkey lashed the
ships goat to the tackle of a gun, and
MIXED her into a stiffglazed marine
bat. The captain, who caught him in
the very act, gave orders that for a
week no one should pet the monkey or
in any way take the slightest notice Of
him.
The monkey went about, wistfuIly
seeking the attentions to which he had
been accustomed, bat none of his old
friends had a word or look for him.
His most eoaxing and engaging airs
failed to attract the least attention.
For two days he bore his punish
ment, but on the morning Of the third,
finding himself still in disgrace, he
sprung upon the bulwark, and placing
both hands over his head, gave one pit
iful cry, and then leaped into the sea
and was seen 10 more.
Such exquisite sensitiveness on the
part of dumb animals certainly consti-
tutes a powerful claim on human sym
pathy, and entities them TO kind and
considerate treatment at the hands of
those to whom they offer their loyal af-
fection. Youths Companion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-06-14
wen Bred Bee.

The apiarist is usually a very careful
breeder of bees. He rears queens only
from choice stocks, those that have the
qualities he wishes TO more fully devel-
op, and TINS produces a strain Of bees
much ahead ofthe ordinary. All breed
ing in this line centers In the queen.
If a colony Of bees do not come up to
standard requirements the queen suffers
the penalty, and when she IS dispatch
ed an entire change of stock takes place,
providing a new queen is introduced in
her place. Great is the difference in
colonies OF bees OF bees produced by
different queens. This is true not only
OF different races Of bees, but colonies
OF the same race or variety.
Since the introduction of the Italian
bees into this country, color has become
an important factor in breeding, as by
color only can we designate the Italian
bee from any other on first sight.
CoIorof itself is not the only difference,
however, for the characteristics Of the
italian bees are quite different from
the native bees. II generally conced-
ed that the Italian bees have more de-
sirsbIe qualities than any other race,
and the expert breeder adopts this race
as a foundation to breed upon, and
thus improves ON the line OF certain
qualities he wishes to attain.
Many good points may be obtained
TO considerable degree in careful breed
ing, namely, energy. prolifieness. gen
tleness, non-swarming, endurance,
color, etc. Some colonies Of bees are
more energetic than others, and the re-
suit is they store a larger surplus Of
honey than others when the conditions
are the same. Some queens and strain
OF queens are more prolific than others,
and fill their hives with brood and bees
rapidly and early, and are in the field
with more laborers when the honey
season opens, and naturally store more
honey. The gentle bees allow them
selves to be handled and manipulated
In the hive without resistance, and
much better job of work can be done
with them. The non-swarmers con-
tinue to store honey as long as they
have a place to store it, and do not
lose any time swarming or attempt
ing to swarm if the apiarist does his
part.-A. II. Duff, In Farm and Fire
side.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-06-14
LOVES REIKCAREATIoH.

Dear heart, did we meet long ago.
And walk and talk together thens
think II must have happened 50;
II 50 wonder where or when.
on when you blush and smile for me.
When your eyes droOp before my gaze.
For one swim breath seem to see
some dim. sweet scene from other DAYS
A gleam Of gold from that stray tress
OF hair ON which the sun has shone,
a loving touch, a sOa careSs.
Or in your voice some minor tone.
Brings 10 me- like the faint. clear chime
OF silver bells on summer air,
The memory of a bygone time,
OF life and loving otherwhere.
know that have loved you, dear.
Fer since first began 10 be;
Ny heart had missed You many a year,
Until At last you came 10 me;
And then knew that had met
The one l sought, and by your side
stay, with nothing TO regret,
Because my soul is satisfied.
Miller Purvis, in Woman's Home Com
panion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-06-14
The Family Safe.

Carl Brown is against the trusts and
says he will org inize an army that will
move on Congress this winter and de-
mand that such organizations be driven
from America His father-in-law,
Jacob S. Coxey, in an interview the
other day, said he was in favor Of trusts
Thus it seems that the family is work
ing both ends Of the biggest problem
10 the country. Chicago News.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-06-14
He Fooled the Surgeons.

All doctors told Rsnick Hamilton, Of
West Jefferson, o., after suffering IS
months from Rectal Fistula, he would
die unless costly operation was per-
formed; bat he cured himself with five
boxes Buckleu's Arnica Salye, the
surest Pile cure on Earth, and the best
Salve in the World. . cents a box.
Sold at ]. N. Snyder's Drug Store.
Somerset, Pa, and G. w. Bralliers
Drug Store, Berlin. Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-06-14

"what do you think OF this, moth
err" he asked of the glad.hearted wo-
man at the bread pan. HSusy is TO be
my wife,
"Why, think It's good deal better
than keeping school," she said
Waverly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-06-14
How to Settle 1t.

"I can tell you how the Alaskan
boundary dispute ought to be settled"
said Mr.. Gaswell.
Go on" replied Mr.. Dukane, en-
couragingly.
"Obliterate the boundary entirely.
Annex Canada to the United States"