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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17

The largest hanging bell in the world
Is In a Buddhist monastery near Can
ton II is IS feet high and - feet in
circumference and IS Of solid bronze.
Canton has 4 pretty little fable con-
neeted with IL. The story Is told by
Mrs J. F. Newman In one Of her
sketches OF travel The life of the
founder OF the greatest bell Of China
had been threatened by the emperor
because OF his unsuccessful attempts
10 make a bell having perfect purity
Of tCae. The bell founders beauafuI
daughter. witnessing her fathers
agony while imploring the emperor for
one more trial. consulted the gods as
TO the reason for failure. Being told
that should the blood OF a fair maiden
mingle with the bell metal the result
would be secured. she waiting beside
her father until able 10 see her face IN
the molten ore. plunged in and was de-
stroyed. To the sacrifice OF this maiden
the Chinese attribute the beauty and
sweetness Of the tone OF the great bell
Of Ta-Cung-tz.-New York Times.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17
Tight Lacing Stories.

Popular Revolutionary novels make
a point of describing the tight corset
lacing Of the heroines; but We need not
20 so far back as IT76 to recall the tor
ture of tight stays Mature women Of
this generation may look to their moth
ers and grandmothers as examples Of
| upright women, not only morally but
| physically. /. was not uncommon for
stately lady to sit in church for two
hours without touching the back of her
pew. The party-going classes literally
strained every point to reduce the waist
measure. Ball dresses were made with
a two pointed waist, Que ia front and
one at the back of the corsage, aud the
latter was made to close by means Of
strong silk laees run through small eye
lets. No human being could have en-
dured the pressure, had it not been that
the waist was cut very low, and the
whole upper part of the lungs had thus
full play. Very short sleeves, some
times only a shoulder strap, also left a
fair portion OF skin exposed. Both ma
irons and young girls gloried in the ef-
forts they made after tight lacing.
THE CoLoNEL's WIFE.
Once the writer happened to be at q
military post near New York. The col
oneI's wife was going to ball in which
she was 10 appear in new pink silk
dress. Both her servants failed to make
the lacing meet. Her husband was call
ed in, and he, too, failed TO draw the lac
ing together "Call in your orderly
sergeant" said the lady, which was
done, and between the colonel and his
orderly sergeant the eorsage was made
to meet over the corsets. Both wiped
the sweat from their brows, however,
when they got through.
THRILLING INCIDENT.
A more thrilling incident of tight
laeing was of a young lady going to
her first ball. Ia the Iscing of her cor
sage all the women Of the household
had failed, and her brother was sum-
moned to give his aid. After some fu-
tile efforts he wound the silk lacing
around bed-post, while the maid drew
the eyelets close together with button
hook. Just as beautiful fit had been
secured the young debutante took 3
long breath Of relief, and the silk laeing
snapped with a report like that Of q
pistol. 1t was 8 o'clock at night, and
the stores were all closed, but the broth
er went forth and at last got silk lac
ing at barber shop In those days
some fashionable young men wore q
short waist ''stay" TO make their shirts
set smooth, and the barber kept few
of the laces to accommodate his dandy
patrons
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17
Bobby Knew.

\ Springfield lawyer has a son abou;
ten years old and a daughter about
twice that age. The boy has been
around the court house a good deal
with his father, and the young lady
has a steady beau. The other evening
the young gentleman passed the house,
and the young lady desired to speak to
him.
Bobby" she said to her little broth
er, won't you pl ase call to Mr..
Brown"
Bobby knew the state of affairs, and
he hurried to the front door aud called
out in the usual loud monotone of a
court bailiff:
"JOhn Henry Brown, John Henry
Brown, John Henry Brown, come into
court"
Mr.. Brown came in, and Bobby
withdrew TO safe plaee.-Ohio Stats
Journal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17
The Main Point.

'Yes, my dear" said New York
man to his Is year-old daughter, Il
wish you would do your best to capti
vate the heart Of our coaehman."
"And elope with him, papa ~
Yes, my dear"
''Ah, | see; you dear, cute papa! Iot
want all the papers to say / am a fisci
mating beauty and a reigning belle. "
"Well, that would help little; but
that ia not the main point"
"What is it, then, papa?"
"Why, the papers will ali say you
are the daughter Of millionaire. and
tina: will enlarge my credit. See? Now,
you run out to the stable; that's a good
girl. i."-OhiO State Journal
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17
His Sudden Belief.

"George," +" she said, and her brilliant
eyes sought the glowing embers. al
don't believe you love me as you used
to-"
sway, Fanny he exclaimed, slip
ping on his dragon embroidered slip
pers, lyon are my idol.n
"But you don't show il; you don't
worship me a tiny Bit"
Fanny" and his voice rang with
all that is emPyreal, "only the wicked
worship idols"
And with gaze Of uncertainty she
again sought the embers.-Chicago
News.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17
Having a Great Run on Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy.

Manager Martin, of the Pierson drug
store, informs us that he is having q
great run on Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. He sells five bottles of that
medicine to one ofany other kind, and
it gives great satisfaction In these
days of Ia grippe there is nothing like
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to stop
the cough, heal Gp the sore throat and
lungs and give relief within very
short time. The sales are growing,
and all who try it are pleased with its
prompt action.-South Chicago Daily
Calumet. For sale By all druggists
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17

ThouERf He Had 1-en Not1elae.
Willie Washington was trying 20 be
conversational but 80 young woman
wore glssses and iooSel severe. and
her mother surveyed the scene with an
expression Of austere liberation, VII
lie ought 10 have known better than 10
call oD Monday. wash day. anyhow.
"Have you read any books Iatelyy'
asked Willie. with the inane grin which
be uses IN society.
syes." answered the girl
Been some pretty good ones written
lately. don't you thinky"
Il haven't read any recent novels"
she answered.
You ought TO read some"
Il fnd ample entertainment In the
classics" was the rejoinder. while her
mother looked on with an approving
smile.
"Oh. yes: Shakespeare. l suppose.
Hes c good old. classic"
Il read Shakespeare occasionally
when read English. also read Cor
nellie and Moliere and Goethe and
Schiller. bst only for diversion Philo-
sophie studies are my especial occupa-
ton az present"
by Jover' exclaimed Willie admir-
ingly- You're getting to be regular
biuestocking. aren't your
"a what~ repeated the youzg wO-
mans mother grimiy as she rose TO
/ her feet
why. a bluestocking. you know
that is
NO explanations are necessary.
Amelia. am going 10 tell the servant
10 take IN the clothesline at once.
Hereafter neither OF US win be at home
to Mr.. Washington Washington Star.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17
SOMERSET. Pa, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY II 1900

"You must let me have that" be
said, masterfully, pointing to the case.
"And now tell me why you are looking
so pale this morning."
A slight flush mounted to her brow.
II am tired, she said, briefly.
That isn't all, be replied.
AT this moment Mrs. Rantef bore
down upon them. She cut the girl,
and bowed icily to Needham. 1t would
not do for her to offend him; Kate was
beginning to play the violin so well un-
der bis careful tuition.
"Cecil," said the man, possessing
himself OF her hand, "you know l love
you, dear. Couldn't you make up your
mind to marry me some day ?"
"It's no USE" she said. sadly. "My
parents would never consent"
"OA yes, they wouldp' in a tri-
umphant tone.
.'Our lives lie in different directions, F."
objected the girl.
'But l make enough to keep you, -
urged Needham. ''You need never do
a stroke of work. And / am not COM
mon nor vulgar, whatever my father
may be. Cecil, say you love me-"
The girl looked at him, and he read
the answer in her brown eyes. Then
she seized her violin out of his hand
and fed, leaving him staring stupidity
after her, with a whole world of JOY On
his face.
For the next week neither saw the
other. Randall Needham went away
suddenly the day after, and stayed
away, to the surprise of his pupils for
1t was term time), and the righteous in
dignatiOn of Mrs. Ranter. "But what
could one expect of man like that ?"
she whispered confidentially to her
bosom friend, lady whose great-niece
had married the great nephew of a
bsronet.
Needham came back the day after
this charitable remark had been made
He was in deep mourning, and his first
visit was to General Carwithen. Cecil
was in the garden, and thither he
wended his way after the interview
was over.
II have come to claim you," he said /,
what has made father consent? ?"
asked the girl. The tone of her voice
was incredulous.
81 have informed him of few facts;
and now l must break them gently to
you" answered he.
The wind had rufil4d Cecils hair,
and he smOothed it back with a loving
gesture.
~ am not bound to work for my liv-
ing" be said, land"
"Well?" she queried, anxiously.
''Look at thatr' he said, thrusting a
paper into her hand, and turning away,
so that he might not see her face. He
need not have been afraid.
Cecil read the marked paragraph;
"The funeral of Lord Cunningham"
There was also likeness of the heir,
and it and the man sitting beside her
were identical.
Mrs. Ranter was considerably aston
ished the next morning to get letter
in the ex-violin-master' handwriting:
Lord Cunningham regrets that he
will be unable TO continue Miss Rant
er's lessons, as he is leaving Leemin-
ster."
Still more surprised was she at the
announcement of his engagement to
Cecil Carwithen, which her daughters
read in the local papers few mornings
later.
"Girlsr' she said to those two young
ladies, "why didn't we ask him to din
ner?'
Aud echo answered: "WhyT'-St.
Paul's Budget.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17

/ want to let the people who suffer
from rheumatism aad sciatica know
that Chamherlain's Pain Balm relieved
me after number Of other medicines
and doctor had failed. II is the best
liniment have ever known of-D. A.
D0ggen, Alpharetta, Ga Thousands
have been cured Of rheumatism By this
remedy. One application relieves the
pain. For sale by all druggists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17

II was on the great lakes that tie
three maSted schooner first made its
appearance The unique character OF
lake navigation created the necessity
for this type OF sailing craft because OF
the fact that with this class Of vessel
sailors could handle the sheets from
the deck az times when it was impOssi-
bic 10 20 aloft In one OF those sudden
storms which make the life Of the lake
skipper an uncertain and anxious one.
-Aiuslee's Magazine.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17
Rams Horn Blasts.

The soul fed upon husks never gets
fat.
Reason always walks, but love runs.
The best men are mOther-made men
The cause Of our not being esteemed
is in ourselves.
God pity the man who murders his
own innocence.
II there is nothing in a man, his COP
pOrtunity" never comes.
II is blessing TO have opinions; it is
a curse to be opiniOnated.
The one man who fails in character
has made the greatest failure.
He who boasts Of a good deed shows
that he is not used to them.
Thsre is a great difference between
faith in the fact of god, and faith in
God.
1t would be a sorry world if God had
left Us out of bis plans, the way We
leave him out of ours.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17

Some very extraordinary carvings
are TO be found at ThOmbOO. on the
Irawaddy. where they are cut out OF
the face OF a high cliff rising directly
from the river bank aad are OF great
size. They consist Of 4 succession OF
rudely formed inches. in appearance
something like the catacombs OF Rome.
and these are full OF large and small
images Of Buddla. who is represented
in several positions On the summit
Of the elf is n paSoda Of great sanctity.
which is visited every year by large
numbers OF pilgrims
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17
Just Little Boy.

Just a Little BOY.
There Is 4 boy in our town
lAnd he is wondrous wise),
VINO. when the rain comes pouring down
And clouds o'erspresd the skies,
says. I'm just smile the best can,
No matter how Il pours.
And Vel have sunshine in the house
II II does rain cut Of doors
when naughty words swarm through bis brain
And clamor 10 be said,
he shuts his teeth together tight
And says. "I'n kiil you dead
Cniess you viii be SWEET and kind
And good and full Of fun.
lou can't come out until you are
Ne. not a single oue,''
ne thinks when he's grown up man,
With wise and sober fsoe
Hell do some wOndrous deed to make
This Garth brighter place.
But nothing in this whole vide world
Can give more lasting JOY
Or make more solid sunshine
Than Just little boy.
Mary A. Parks in PhiladeIphia Times.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17
Finger Exsrciser.

The fingers can be strengthened for
playing musical instruments by Colo
RADIO mans exerciser, which has q Sc
ries Of spring cords set in 3
frame, with rings at the lower ends of
the cords, which are slipped over the
fingers and adjusted in position at the
tip or base Of the finger.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17
Harness Made of Steel

A steel harness trace is one Of the
latest productions Of Sheffield. A mar
row strip of steel about an inch wide
is encssed in leather aud used in the
ordinary way. The steel is of the best
quality aud 80 pliable that it can b.
twisted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17

The plan Of arresting people who
throw banana skins on the sidewalks
and OF finins them or sending them to
the bridewell Is all right as far as IL
goes. but il does not seem as II the
right punishment had been provided
Any one guilty Of that offense ought to
be sent either to the Detention Hospi-
tai For the Insane or to the Home For
the Feeble Minded.-Ckcago Post
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17

Exposure 10 a sudden climatic change
produces cold in the head and eatarrh
is apt to follow. Provided with Ely's
Cream Balm you are armed against
Nasal Catarrh. Price 80 cents at Drug
gists, or Ely Brothers, 55 Warren
Street, New York, will mail it. Tire
Balm cures without pain, does not
irritate or cause sneezing. Itspreads it,
self over an irritated aud angry surface,
relieving immeditlaey the painful in
Illumination, cleanses and euesr. Cream
Balm quickly cures the cold.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17

Much more interest is taken in prac-
tical astronomy In England than in
America. Astronomical classes are en-
couraged by the use OF the telescopes
like that one on the East Heath. Lon
don. which is a rejecting telescope OF a
10is inch mirror. The lectures are In
structfVe
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17
Experience is The best Teacher

We must be willing to learn from
the experience Of other people. Every
testimonial in favor Of Hoods Ssrsa-
pArilla is the voice ofexperienee to you,
aud it Is your duty, if your blood is inn
p1re aud youf health falling, 10 take
this medicine. You have every reason
to expect that it will do for you what
il has done for others. It is the best
m sdieine money can buy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17
One Mans View.

"Whst is . degenerate, anyhow9n
was ASKED Of the shrswd old lawyer.
"A degenerate is a fellow who has
committed crime and can't prove an
hbi.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17

IL has been demonstrated repeatly in
every state in the Union and in many
foreign countries that Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy is certain preventive
and cure for Group. 1t has become the
universal remedy for that disease. NJ.
Y. Fisher Of Liberty, w. Va, only re-
peats what has been said around the
globe when he writes: Il have used
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in my
family for several years and always
with perfect success. We believe that
it is not only the best cough remedy,
bat that il Is sure cure for Group. II
has saved the lives of our children a
number Of times This remedy is for
sale by all druggists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17
Rema, kabIe Tunnel.

A new tunnel under construction in
Paris. in connection with the new cleo
tric railroad, is TO have quite a novel
fe-sture, in being lightei up with cleo
tric tights during the passage of trains
in the day time, when there are no
lights in the ears. On each side Of the
tunnel, on L level with the windows of
the ears. is row Of electric lights,
and the train on entering the tunnel
turus on the current, filling the tunnel
with a Hood of light, aud on leaving
the tunnel, by similar automatic
switch, the train turns off the light.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17

sit was almost a miracle, Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me of terrible
breaking out all over the body. am
very grateful" Miss Julia Filbridge,
West Cornwell, Conn.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17

Monarch over pain. BurDs cuts,
sprsins, stings. Infant relief DIR.
Thomas Eeieetric OIL At any drug
store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17

"I am entirely cured of nervous
trouble which rendered my life fall Of
restless gloom. 1 wish that others
whose lives are miserable could know
Of its merits" So writes Rev. F. Mil
Ter, South Whitley, Ind, Of Wheeler's
Nerve Vitalizer.
The superior merits of Brant's Cough
Balsam are-cures quickest and largest
-25 cents. For sale at Garman's Drug
Store, Berlin, Pa, and Mountain x
sons Drug Store, Confluence, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17

TIE true life is the life we live Will in
ourselves
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17

A poor free lunch costs more than a
good dinner.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17

There is no capacity for Gods joy in
the heart until it has emptied itself on
others.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-17

SJLL IN
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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-06-23
MT. PLEASANT RE VIEW.

John Browns body lies
Frank Hays Is attending the
Brownell Campmeeting.
Joe Richarson and wife were visit
ing friends In Ness county last Sun
day
Messrs Chase. Burk and son Lyman
proved up on their timber claims last
week.
Mr.. Harry Chase and Lyman Burk
were visiting with Grin Joseph last
Sunday.
Uncle Jimmy Tunnel was assisting
Arch Hays in destroying weeds in his
cornfield last week.
Mrs. Dora Neal of Brownell is visit
ing with her parents, Orin Joseph
and wife this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-06-23

about one-half mile west of Mr. Pages
house. Joe Richardson is superintend-
ing the work. Rich specimens of
mineral are exhibited at the work.
The party at the bluffs was success
as far as we know. Each one was sup
posed to bring his dinner with him
and those who didn't had to survive
on wind. A ball game was engaged in
for amusement. Some of the Rush Co.
guests behaved very illmannerly for
well bred people, their hollow heads
seemed to contain the idea that we
people were behind the times. We
would advise the government furnish
money to send them back to Arkansas
to learn something. Whiskey and
beer are good drinks to indulge in at
home but should he lett alone when
you go to the social gatherings.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-06-23
OGALLAH.

The census taker visited our little
hamlet Tuesday.
Mrs. N. A. Tawney of Lincoln
Center is visiting in this place.
NJ. d. Benson purchased fine team
of fhorses at the Mckinley sale.
Rev. Gunckel preached a very in:
teresting sermon Sunday evening to a
full house.
Mrs. Sanford Powers gave her Sum-
day school class picnic at her home
Thursday afternoon.
The Misses Hamilton of Ellis with
their aunt Mrs. Shilling of Pennsyl-
vania were visiting at w. II. Thorn
tons Sunday.
A quiet wedding took place at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Dorsey
Fulton, Wednesday at 3 p. m. The
contracting parties being Miss Grace
Fulton and Mr.. Charlie Zigler of Ell
lis, Rev. johnson of Ellis performed
the ceremony. Only the immediate
friends were present. Mr.. and Mrs
ZigIer left on the IL o'clock train for
Ohio, Mr.. Zigler's former home.
Every one seems to be alive after
some are heart-sick after losing their
crops and others lost so many window
lights and fruits and gardens were
destroyed. But those things have to
be put up with as the rain falls on
the just as well as the unjust, so
where ever it falls is liable to hit one
as the other if not all in its reach.
We often wonder il old England is
ever visited by hail. If not, why isn't
this good time to sail.
Children's day exercises were very
nice. The decorations were very
pretty. A profusion of wild flowers
and many potted plants were brought
in from Miss LoueIla Anderson, Mrs
III. Davidson, Mrs. Tom Roberts, Mrs.
]. Harrison, and a box of beautiful
roses were sent from Ellis. Several
notices and banners made by the
ladies of Ogallah. A neat sum was
realized to be sent to New York City
to the "FreSh Air Fund" to help send
the children for ten days outing In
the country.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-06-23
BANNER.
Harvest will soon be here.

Harvest Will soon De mere.
Crops of all kinds are looking fine.
Elmer Harvey who has been sick
with fever is able to be around again.
We are glad to say that Mrs NJ p.
Redmond who has been very sick is
improving.
Quite number or the Banner peo-
pie attended Children's day exercises
at Collyer Sunday.
Mr.. leagues wind mill was blown
over Sunday night and tore to pieces.
But he is not easily discouraged as he
ordered a new one the next day.
A. w. Purinton's house was blown
from the foundation and his buggy
shed and chicken house was torn to
pieces and scattered over his farm.
Harry Courtney, R. Livingston,
Oscar Guilbert ana John Manor
started to Barton county the first of
the week where they will spend about
three weeks in the harvest field.
While Rev. Waldrop and family
were returning from Collyer Sunday
evening the storm over took them and
their horses became frightened and
ran, throwing them all out. They
managed to reach Mrs. Harvey's,
about 10 o'clock where they stayed all
night. Mr.. Waldrop's hip was hurt
quite badly, but he Is able to be
around. The buggy was all broken
to pieces.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-06-23
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
inflamed condition of the mucous lin
ing of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets infiamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect heariug,
and when it is entirely closed deaf
ness is the result, and unless the in
fiammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness (caused by
catarrhl that can not be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure Send for circu-
lars, free.
f. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.