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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
Sensible Suggestions.

Lavender oil rubbed on the face pre-
vents insect biting.
The neatest way to mend taffeta
waists where they split from constant
ereasing is to put eourtplaster on the
back Of the break and press with a hot
iron. 1t is nearly always a successful
experiment.
Rice water in laundering will stiffen
dresses. Boil pound of rice in gall
lon Of water and rinse the dress before
drying. Do not dry thin gowns in the
sun. Roll in a cloth and iron when
nearly dry.
To clean straw hats which have lost
their pristine freshness dissolve five
cents worth Of oxalie acid in a pint of
cold water. Lay the hat upon a fiat
surface and scrub briskly with an old
tooth or nail brush. Rinse well with
cold water to remove every bit of the
acid, which would otherwise eat the
straw, and lay it cut in the bright sun
light to dry, taking care to still keep it
in flat position
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
Green Tomato Pickle.

No. /. Chop fine one-half bushel
green tomatoes, mix in one teaeup salt,
let stand over night, in the morning
drain and press as dry as possible.
Add one teaeup grated horse radish,
four to six chopped onions, two table
spoons each Of aIlspice and cloves.
Mix well and pack in n jar, cover with
cold vinegar.
No. ?. Slice green tomatoes and boil
in weak brine until tender. Dissolve
one pound brown sugar in q quart Of
vinegar, scald and pour over tomatoes.
Use one teaspoon each Of cloves and
cinnamon.
No. 3. Slice green tomatoes in y
crock or jar, sprinkling each layer
plentifally with salt and let stand over
night. In the morning place tomatoes
in colander and pour water over them
until well rinsed. Place in a steamer,
and steam until tender. When tender,
place in a crock or jar and pour over
them enough hot spiced and sweetened
vinegar 70 cover them. Weight all
pickles with clean board or plate on
which is a smooth rock. Whole spices
are best to use, and should be tied in
little cloth bags and boiled in the
vinegar.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
Robbed the Grave.

4 startling incident, Of which Mr..
John Oliver Of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
II was in a most dreadful condition.
Ny skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en-, tongue coated, pain continually in
back aud sides, no appetite-gradually
growing weaker day by day. Three
physicians had given me uP. FOrtu-
nately, friend advised trying 'Eiec-
tric Bitters;i aud TO my great joy and
surprise, the first bottle made u decided
Improvement. / continued their use
for three weeks and am now a well
man. know they saved my life, and
robbed the grave of another victim. F"
No one should fail to try them. Only
50 cents a bottle at J. y Snyder's Drug
Store, Somerset, Pa, and G.. W. Bral-
lier's Drug Store, Berlin, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
The Law About Fruit Trees.

The following opinion was rendered
by Judge Mcclure to-day: II the
branches of trees growing on ones
land hang over the line upon the other,
the adjoining owner may cut of the
limbs perpendicular with his line,
providing the branches have been al
lowed to extend over for period Of q
years or more, without objection, when
no right would be gained to cut them
off. Fruit ON tree is part of the realty
and is not the subject of larceny III
the fruit had fallen to the ground the
neighbor could pick it up and use II.
The right of the adjoining landowner
to top off branches of overhanging
trees before p years Of permissive ae-
quiescenee has elapsed does not carry
with it the right to the fruit hanging
on the tree. The fruit is not the pro-
duet of his soil or labor Philadel-
phia Times.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture ofAnnie
E. Springer, of ll25 Howard ST., Phil
adelphia, Pa, when she found that DIR.
Kings New Discovery for COnsump-
ton had completely cured her Of
hacking cough that for many years
had made life a burden. All other
remedies and doctors could give her no
help, but she says Of this Royal Cure -
sit soon removed the pain in my chest
and I can now sleep soundly, some
thing can scarcely remember Of doing
before. l feel like sounding its praises
throughout the Universe. So will
every one who tries DIR. Kings New
Discovery for any trouble ofthe Throat,
Chest and Lungs. Price SOC and Sl.O0.
Trial bottles free att. \. 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, 1899-08-16

"You viii come to my picnic on Sat
urday, eh, Phil ?"
"Your PICNIC ON Saturday? You go
ing to give picnie-you? No, think
not; bachelor pienics are not to my
mindp
"But am inviting Mrs. Beeehcroft." f"
"Are you? But she won't come. She
is very particular, and would, l am
sure, object to being the only lady"
"But she won't be. Others are COM
ing; at any rate, they have been in
vited."
"That is to say, Mrs. Cranborne and
her sister ?n
AYES, they have been invited, aud
others, " replied Mr.. Nestoyn, with dig
nifty.
In the meantime the subject Of Mr..
Nestoyn's picnic was being discussed at
Riverside.
"Do you really mean TO accept the in
yitation, Elaine?r asked Mrs. Gran
borne, anxiously.
Certainly do. Why should | not
when firmly believe this picnic is be-
ing given solely on my, at any rate, on
our aecount?i
"That is just it. do wish, dear, you
would be careful. Is it not cruel TO en-
courage Mr.. Nestoyn? ~
"And, pray, why should Mr.. Nestoyn
not be encouraged" questioned the
young sister, with a merry gleam in
her dark eyes.
Because | have heard that years
ago he had a dreadful disappointment.
Jack says he was treated very badly,
and that all the trouble changed him
and made him what he is-so unlike
other people. | don't know what the
consequence of another 'affaire du
coeur' would be-"
"Most PROBABLY to him all the good
in the world. What delightful addi-
ton it would make to that notebook
of his. How / should like to look into
It. Have you ever seen inside it, vi
olet?r
"Oh, dear, no, and no one else"
"Well, l want to go to this picnic,
and l am going"
And to Mr.. Nestoyn's picnic went
Miss Elaine Montgomery. SO did the
Cranbornes, DR.. Marsden, Mrs. Beech
croft and her two pretty sisters, and
the whole set Of Mr.. Nestoyn's bache-
lor friends, and every one of them had
either a sister or niece, who were each
and all very willing to join the party.
The weather, like everything else at
that picnic, was all that il should be,
and as the party was returning home
each individual declared that never be-
fore had he or she spent so pleasant a
day There was to be supper at the
| Willows as finale.
All the guests save one had gone on
in advance. That one, Miss Elaine
Montgomery, with Mr.. Nestoyn by her
side, was slowly vending her way up
the hill that led to the Willows.
They were both silent Mr.. Nestoyn
PIT his hand into his pocket, drew out
his notebook and pencil, wrote few
words, then handed book and pencil tC
his companion. She read:
July 4, ls9- Gave a picnic in Ock
shoot woods. Weather perfect. Many
dear friends made up the party. Spen
a delightful day. On my return hom'
made a proposal of marriage to Mis-
Elaine Montgomery, which she"
Accepted" promptly wrote th'
lady.-Chicago News
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
Wonders of Surgery.

A month or two ago, doctor was
called in to attend a boy whose ear had
been completely bitten off by vicious
horse. The surgeon determined to try
and replace the ear, as failure to do so
could not result in worse deformity.
The missing ear was duly found and
handed to the doctor, who was then
engaged in bathing the severed part in
warm water. He had neither instru-
ments nor dressings with him, and as
the halfhour's delay to obtain them
would have been fatal TO success he
stitched the ear in its place again with
a common needle and thread This
was followed by antiseptic treatment,
and in six weeks the ear completely
healed, leaving no scars. Even had
this been a failure an ear made OF a
waxy composition and an exact fac
simile Of the other ear, could have been
made and fixed.
In some cases it has been necessary
to remove the tongue, but by raising
the floor of the mouth and thus in some
way filling the place of the missing
organ, the patient has been enabled to
speak almost perfectly
The fitting of glass eyes is well
known, and the complete destruction
of the jawbOne has no terrOrs for ths
modern surgeon. The crushed bone is
removed and piece of silver or alumni
mum, the exact shape Of the lost jaw
fitted in its place. After this has be-
come firmly fixed, teeth may be fitted
to it. If a mans throat is defective
the operation of tracheotomy-the in'
sertion Of silver tube in the windpip'
with an orifice opening to the throat
provides him with new breathing ap
paratus.
Artificial legs and arms are now 81
perfect that with them a man cal
walk, skate aud even cycle. There is
story also of man who injuring hi
spine in a railway accident, was fitte'
with a steel casing for his backbone
and so enabled to walk and ride-St
Louis Globe Democrat.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
MIDSUMMER SONG.

TINE amber smile Of early morn
Hath flashed across the ripening corn F;
And on the spiders netting frail
The dew is cleaning bright.
As IL an elf had lost her veil
While fleeing from the light.
From out the wood the streamiets run
On silver feet 10 greet the sun;
No brambie snare their steps can bind,
Their laughter rings above.
Where balmy blossoms weight the wind
With messages OF love.
Now sweIls the din of merchant bees
Along the meadows fi0wery seas,
While music floats from every bough
in carols sweet and clear;
lis the heart OF summer now
The nooniide Of tho year.
samuel Minturn Peck.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
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 p cents.
Money back if not cured. Sold
at ]. n. Snyder's Drug Store, SOM
erset, Pa, and at G. w. Brallier's
Drug Store, Berlin, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
A True BritOn.

Alta guard mounting parade Of one
of her msjesty's line regiments station
ed at Richmond barracks, Dublin, the
officer inspecting noticed that one man
did not have the backs of his boots
polished up to the regulation bright
ness.
"What do you mean by appearing
on parade in dirty bOOts?' he sternly
asked the delinquent.
Tommy looked down in innocent
surprise at his toes.
''I.Ook behindT cried the officer.
"a true British soldier never looks
behind him, was the prompt reply.
Needless to say that Tommy was let
off that time. e.-LOndOn Sun.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
Declining an Obituary.

The ArOostoOk (Maine) Pioneer
prints the following story of Indian
shrewdaess:
Some river-drivers We're working on
the west branch of the AroostOOk.
The logs had jaUmed into a nasty
snarl, and no one hankered for the job
of going out with cant-dog to start
the key-log.
In the crew was an Indian noted for
his eoolness and skill. The boss finally
looked over in his direction.
''CoOt,n he said, ego and break that
jam, and I'll see that you get nice puff
in the paper"
The redskin looked at the logs and
then at the boss. ''Dead Injun look
nice on paperr' he grunted, and walked
away.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
Laborers Can't Get There.

An amusing incident in connection
with the reports Of scarcity Of farm
laborers is the statement that an ordi-
nary police law has aggravated the
scarcity. The law Of North Dakota,
says a Western exchange, which pro-
hibits men from stealing a ride on
trains is seriously mountaineering the
farmers, who have heretofore depend
ed upon transient labor for harvesting.
The knowledge that this law Is in force
keeps harvest hands away from that
State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
Hint for the Home Dressmaker.

Il may seem a small matter, but in
reality il is the most important feature
in making up expensive goods-the
direction Of the nap or pile, and it is
attention to these seemingly small mat
ters that will make or mar fine gown.
BrOadclOth and satin should always
be used with the nap running down.
Velvets, seal pushes and astrakhans,
however, must have the nap or pile run
up. 1t not only looks better, but will
wear better. Remember to always
have the pile or nap run the same way.
Otherwise garment will look as if two
different shades had been used.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
Felt Sorry for His Wife.

Excitement is frequently the cause
of strange kilograms, as well as Of other
strange manifestations. A man who
had been one Of the passengers on a
shipwreeked vessel was rescued almost
by a miracle. On arriving at place
from which ne could send a telegraphic
message, he forwarded the following
dispatch to his brother: al am saved.
Try to break it to my wife. New
York Tribune.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
Watermelon as Big as a Tub.

Probably the largest watermelon ever
grown in st. Louis county, says the st.
Louis Republic, is now being cultivat-
ed By Judge Pfister on his farm near
Creve COeur. Although the melon is
now about the size ofan ordinary wash
tub, it is still growing on the vine
among many ether melons, and is not
yet ripe.
Judge Pfister is giving the melon his
especial care, and is going to make the
cutting of the unusual specimen a
special celebration. On the day the
melon is ripe he viii extend invitations
to the old settlers of the county to
dine with him, on which occasion the
monster melon will be served as dessert,
and the oldest farmer present will be
accorded the honor of opening and
slicing the fruit
Each friend attending will given as
a souvenir a sack Of the seeds.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
SOMERSET PA, WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 16. 1899.

sailles. If you surrender, all will be
pardoned. II you persist, tomorrow
will see the beginning of a fight with
out quarter. Now choose. III take
your answer to the president.
Indignant clamors and threats an
swered his speech. Gallifet was walt
ing with folded arms and defiant mien.
AT last the gray old colonel Of the
eommunards rode forth. "Say to NJ.
Thiers that we refuse to surrender"
''Very well" was De Gsllifets curt
reply, as he rode away, conducting his
escort back 10 Versailles in safety.
When at last the national troops over
powered the commune there was no
quarter. 1t was as DE Gallifet had
promised. Day after day, as the presi-
Dental lines closed about the heart OF
Paris, trembling bands OF eonmunards
were brought before Gallifet. As one
group after another filed before him,
this man OF iron moved languidly his
white right hand that had smitten 50
many, and the slow moving Of 1t
meant: nOh, take them away take
them away. Let them be shot Don't
bother me longer; let them be shot"
No, there was no mercy. This was
the procedure: When band of COM
munards was brought in General CALI
fet would say in his languid tone Of
exquisite politeness, "Pray cause these
gentlemen to hold up their hands"
ayes, general"
"Ah, thank you. l perceive that
there are powder stains. Messieurs, /
regret --"
Then that slow wave Of the hand,
the gesture that meant death
But one day the white-haired colonel
who had let GailIifet go at the bridge
of the Bergeries was brought in.
Gallifet recognized the man. He
moved uneasily upon his seat. Finally
he said: This man is Old; spare his
life"
LOCKED UP THE PRINCE or WALES.
General de Gallifet once locked up
the Prince of Wales and kept the young
man a prisoner in his smoking room
for several hours. The prince came to
the generals house drunk and noisy.
Forcibly as his royaf heels smote the
door in an effort to escape, they made
no impression on the grim French
general, the last Of the musketeers-
After twelve hours De Gallifet un-
locked the door. The heir of a throne
had gone to sleep on sofa, and felt
worse, thank you, but'wiser. The ruby
and diamond pin he gave De Gallifei
in gratitude is worn to this day.
It has been said that Gallifet was q
pet of Empress Eugene. Il was Of nc
use, in his wild young days, to lock
him up for breaking military disei
pline, Eugene would always beg hi;
release in time to lead the dancing al
her Monday evening parties.
Once the court was expecting Bur
nnese embassy The empress was warn
ed that Burmese etiquette was peculiar
1t was. The ENJOYS alternately rolled
on the floor and turned clumsy somer
saults, led by a very fat old man. Th'
empress gravely, sweetly smiled
Every one else laughed Then the ole
envoy's wig fell off, revealing De CALI
fet's face. The empress burst into tears
complained that she had been insulted
and did not forgive De Gallifet 70
weeks.
De Gallifet married the daughter
Lafitte, the banker. They do not liv
together, and he affectionately speak
OF her as Little Pig"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
A Porto Riean Laundress.

Herman w. Cramer, Missouri boy
with the troops in Porto Rico, writes
Of a laundress VINO has taken the con-
tract to do all of his laundry at sl.20
month, and says: ''She was not pleased
with the rundown corners on my
straight up collars, and for fear they
would not lie down she sewed them"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
A Frightful BIundsr

Will often cause a horrible Burn, Scald,
Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arniea Salve,
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores,
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons,
Corus, all Skin Eruptions- Best Pile
cure on earth. Only 3 cents box
Cure guaranteed. Sold at J. n. Sny-
der's Drug Store, Somerset, Pa, and at
G. w. BraIlier's Drug Store, Berlin,
d
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16

A. d. Jones, Reed City, Michigan,
whose daughter, Florence, was cured
Of paralysis Of the nerves by Wheeler :
Nerve Vitalizer says, ~ recommend It
to everyone because l know of its great
merit in curing nervous prostration.
For sale at Garman's Drug Store, Ber-
lin. Pa, and Mountain & Sons Drug
Store. Confluence. Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
His Destination.

Gentleman (who has engaged aged
colored hackman to drive him from the
station to the hotell-Say uncle, what's
your name?
Driyer-My name, sab, is George
Washington.
Gentleman = George Washington
Why, that name seems familiar.
Driver-Well, for de Lawd's sakel 1
should think it ought to. Here / has
been drivin' TO dis station TO- bout
twenty years, sab.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16

Bodily pain loses its terror if you've
a bottle of Dr. Thomas Ecleetric Oil
in the the house. In 'tant relief in
cases Of burns, cuts, sprains, accidents
Of any sort.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16

Scrofula, salt rheum, erysipelas and
other distressing eruptive diseases yield
quickly and permanently TO the clean
sing. purifying power of Burdock Blood
Bitters.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
&C rcumstances Alter Cases. "

In cases of dyspepsia, nervousness,
catsrrh, rheumatism, eruptiOns, ETC.,
the circumstances may be altered by
purifying and enriching the blood with
Hoods Sarsaparilia. Good appetite
and good digestion, strong nerves and
perfect health take the place of these
diseases. Hoods Sarsaparilla is Amer
iea's Greatest Medicine and the best
that money can buy.
Hoods Pills cure biliOusness, siek
headache.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
DR 4. 5. KIAIAlELL,

.s2asis his professional services 10 the citi-
= =. =. soinerse; and vicinity. Unless pro
.-s-s,.y engaged be can be found al his Of
* y Han s.. E1st Of Diamond.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-08-16
= Somerset Herald.
III r.rABLIsHE 2 pis2T
of Publication.

.-.rv wednesday morning at
Pu'''''.a s-a., + paid in advance Otherwise
re E larr,soly var. be charged. .,.u., ,a,,,
srr'ar's =. when subscribers do not
a7s :, -,,- no.-,o paper wiz be held responsible
sri-~cnFii0il' ..,.,,,rs 4,
=, 20 awe us the name Of the form
'in'f 'l'--.. n. pseseu, once address
raE SOMERSET hEEALD'
soHKEsET, Pa.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-05-09

fed voters OF the State so declare at
the next genera elecUson.
Section 10 Tnis amendment shall he
submitted at the mex general election
tt the qualified voters of the State, in
the same manne and under the same
rules and regulations "a is provided III
the law regulating general elections
in this State, and in force Ma lat.
1899; and at said election those pers0ne
desiring to vote for such amendment
shall cast q written or printed ballot
with the words For SUffreFe Amend
ment" thereon: aud those with q con
trary opinion shall cast a written or
printed ballot with the words "AgaIDet
Suffrage Amendment" thereon.
Section IL. TIE said election shall be
held and the votes returned. compared.
counted end cRnvassed, and tire result
announced, under the same rules and
regulations as are in force for return
ing, comparing, C~Ouutipg ard c3nv8se
ing the votes for meubars a. tie Gen
eral Assembly, May 1s5. 1899. and If a
majority Of the votes cas- are In favor
of the said amendment, it shall be the
duty of the Governor of the State to
certify said amendment under the R9Rl
OF the State to the Secretary of State
who snail enroll the said amendment
SO certified among the permanent re.
cords of his Office.
Section IL This > ct ehall be in force
from and alter its ratification
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-05-09
OUR LORDS

The Master sounded his alarm bell
go loudly against entering into tempa
ton because he knows that he has not
q single follower who has not some
vulnerable point. No chain is stronger
than It's weakest link. At the vulner-
able point is the spot to post a senti
mel; we must watch and pray right
there. Beware OF q Gin that has q
handsome face and a smooth tongue.
Look out for the sin that says, 20,
AN only a little one;" sins are never
o1ntsnt 20 be babies Look out for the
temptations that jump with your
natural incli0ations. It is oftener an
ambition for distinction thsn Incidence
that temQts a minister into the vice of
plagiarism. To young Christians /
would say Form no intimacy that
lowers the tone of your religion" Keep
away from places and from anuse-
ments, however attractive, that soil
your conscience and weaken your
love Of Christ and unfit you for pray
or aad doing your whole duty. You
can ask Jesus Christ to be with you
every where else except when you enter
into temptation.-Tne Evangelist.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-05-09
Little Folks.
l WOULDN'T BIZ o

I wouldn't be cross, dear; it's never
worth while,
Disarm the vexation by wearing a
smile.
Let hap a disaster, a trouble. a loss,
Just meet the thing boldly and never
be cross
I wouldn't be cross, dear, with people
They love you SO fondly; whatever
You may count on the kinsfolks around
you TO stand,
O. Legally true IN a brotherly band!
SO, sIL CO the fine gold far excelleth the
1 wouldn't be cross, dear; I wouldn't
be o
l wouldn't be cross with a stranger
En! no.
To the pilgrims we meet on the life
path we owe
This klneness: to give them q good
cheer s they pass,
To clear ous TIE flint stones, and plant
the soft grass,
No, dear, with q stranger, In trial or
loss,
I~perchance might be silent; I wouldn't
% CROSS.
No bitterness ~sweetens; no sharpness
may heal
The wound which the soul is proud to
reveal.
No envy hath peRcs; by a fret and a
jar
The beautiful work of our hands we
may mar.
Let happen what may, dear, of trouble
and loss,
1 wouldn'5 be cross, love; I wouldn't
be Cross.
Margaret Z Sangster.