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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
Our RainIess Lands.

The vast region in the United STATES
where the rainfall is insufficient for sue
cessful agriculture, comprises about two
fifths Of cur entire area Exclusive Of
Alaska. II aggre gates about i.2oOO00
square miles, AMI is about equal 10 the
combined area Of Great Britain snd Ire
lani. Belgium, Denmark. France, ter
many Italy. sweden. NORWAY. Holland
anil Austro-lfungary.
This arid region embraces nearly all
the public domain and i capable II sup
porting population Of al least 200O00,-
OO). /; Is third larger than Briii-h-ln-
dia, a country having many similar char
scieristics, and supporting over 200O0o.-
0O0 inhabitants largely by irrigation In
solving the problem hos 30 utilize this
vast arid region 40 "a to make homes for
the people We have the experience Of
thousands Of years to guide a..
The nI0st populous nations Of ancient
times occupied the arid regions Of Asia,
Africa and Europe, and subsisisd By az
riculture, prosecuted by irrigation. Il Is
estimated that there are G,500O00 nov
cultivated by irrigation in the Uniie.i
states. varying in vslue from SO b slOJO
per acre. and yielding a net income equal
TO the interest on a much larger suui than
this aluafion.-Senator stewart, Of Ne
yada, iu the Forum.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
Transporting a Herd of Buffalo

The Manitoba FAST freight train from
Winnipeg brought in a herd Of eighty
three live buffalo, which were on their
way to C.. J. Jones ranch, near Garden
City, Kansas. Mr.. Jones bought these
queer cattle from Warden Benson. of the
Northwest Territory. who, since 1871, has
succeeded in raising this herd from i've
animals captured at that time. NJ. Jones
has already on his ranch about fifty head
Of bison, and a go0diy number Of ami
mails resulting from cross between the
bison and ordinary beef cattle. The mat
ter Of demonstrating these animals is at
tracing much attention among breeders,
as the Wild bison is almost extinct, and
bufFAlo meat is worth 30 cents a pound in
Chicago. \ great many curious sight
seers visited the Manitoba yards while
the cars stood there.-NiaHsapolis Tri5-
3f1f
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
The JuggIer and me sootohman

One Of his most surpri 'ing feats was
performed on one Of our party, Scotch
man named McFMlane Placing in Nc
Farlane's hands three pice-smali copper
coins equal to one farthing in value-he
requested the Scotchman to hold them as
tightly as possible and not to permit them
to escape him McFarlane had a great
deal of confidence in himself and very
lit;le in jugglers, and wonld have wager
ell a round sum that he could hold three
pice for the balance Of the day. But in
few moments the pice began to swell.
and McFarlOnc declared he could feel
them squirming. At last he dropped
them, aud behold the coins had changed
to young eobra-dieapellos. each about six
inches long. and these disappeared from
our sight as fnys'eriously as they had ap-
peared. Cosmopolitan.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
Livery Spring"

Says one of the best housewives in
New England, "We feel the necessity of
takinga good medicine to purify the blood
and we all take Hoods sarsaparilla. 1t
keeps the children free from humors. my
husband says it gives him good appetite
and for myself am sure could never
do all my work if it was not for this
splendid medicine. II makes me feel
strong and cheerful, and l am never
,roubIed with headache or that tired feel
ing as used to be.g
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
The Latest News OF I,rohibItIon


FROM Harper's Weekly of March %. iSsa.
The prohibitory movement has reached
an interesting stage. Il is question Of
expediency. because the weight of intel
lectual public opinion is wholly in favor
ola wise regulation Of the liquor traffic,
and the signifcance Of certain recent
events cannot be overlooked. In Rhode
Island, where prohibitory amendment
to the constitution was passed two or
three years ago, theaIegislatnre has de-
eided to submit to the voters the question
Of its repeal In New Hampshire the
proposition Of such an amendment has
been voted down by decisive majority.
In Massachusetts the opinions Of well
known citizens who are prominent in all
good works and Of the most enlightened
public spirit have been published. which
reveal the sober and intelligent thought
which will finally decide the question
Among these opinions is that Of Prof
James b. Tha,er. of the Harvard Law
School, which presents the question in
light which will be new to many of the
earnest supporters Of prohibitory amend
ments 10 constitutions Prof. Thayer
shows the nature and purpose ofsuch in
struments, and in 50 doing reminds US G {
the unwisdom Of fill-considered, however
well-meaning. attempts to divert consti-
tuiions from their proper objects. Prof.
Thayer says and his words are worthy
Of careful reiectionl
Our State constitutions, besides pro
viding for the framework of government.
the qualifications Of electors, and the like
we're made to be the guaranty and char
ter Of few simple, well-established, un-
eontroverted principles, lest in moments
of passion or inadvertance, or under the
temporary pressure of special interests.
these SHOULD be disregarded They were
not made 70 be codes Of laws, or 10 en-
body the opinion Of a monetary majority
upon an entirely unsettled question like
this Of the best way 20 deal with the
drink question. TIE process Of using
constitutions in this way is a process Of
degradation from the example Of our ia
thers."
The prohibitory amendment is not a
declaration Of fundamental principals it
is substantially law. It's object can be
as completely and more satisfactorily OBJ
tanned by law than by constitutional
provision, because opinion constantly
changes upon the question Of expediency
Of forms Of restriction. Constitutional
provisions should be fundamental, and
not the subjects Of constant agitation.
But the best and sincerest Temperance
men are not, ami never have been, and
never can be, agreed that q particular
method ofregulation Of the traffic. or its
total destruction, may be regarded as a
fundamental principle II is especially 4
subject for law, and not for constitution
al provision. Prof Thayer, in empha-
sizing this truth has performed timely
and important public service.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
SOMERSET PA, WEDNESDAY,

would end the more ambitious would
aspire to be chiefs by force, and from ,he.,e
rivalries would spring hate and slaughter
until none were left.
SANKEY'S letter concludes as follows
THE Paeha proposes to visit Fort Bodo,
taking Jepson with him. At Fort Bodo
| have left instructions to the officers to
destroy the fort and accompany the Pacha
to Nyanza. hope TO meet them all
again on the Nyanza, as ! intend making
a short cut to the Nyanza along new
road.
lSigned.l "HESRY VI. STANLEY"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
Deformity From Bright's Dis
ease.

:. y. NanBlskirk, of Demarest, y. J.,
says Auz. -. lsSS DIR. David Kennedy's
FayOrite Remedy, Of Rpndani, y. y, has
cured our daughter Of Bright's Disease,
after all other means bad failed. She
was 50 swollen that she measured -
inches AROUND the waist, and Is inches
below the knee To say that we feel
thankful f0rsuch boon as Fayorite Rem
edy il but a poor expression of the feel
ings Of grateful parents.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
TRUE TO BROTHER SPEAR

cau't decide why brother Spar
Was never joined 70 me
Itwasn'i because the good old Dear
Hadn't every eaance to be
II Poetry remarked one tine
That womAahooi Is true,
It's more than probable that I'm
The one il had in view;
For search the city low and high.
And 40 one win ysaihear
To say or hint but What that
Was true 70 Brother speer.
aoihered all his daughters when
Their mothers life cut short,
Although they didnf-now or then
So nuch az thank me fort
laughed-thonzh scorched with inside rage
And said I didn't care.
When his young sou, of spsnk bic age,
Removed my surplus hair;
called and called and called there why
he ne'eE was ia seemed queer
The house-inaid even owned thstI
Was true to Brother Spear.
hired sitting In the church.
Near him. but cornerwise,
So his emotions could search
With my devo.ed eyes
And when the sermon used TO play
on love divine and free.
nodded him. as II TO say,
Hes hitting yoa and me =
He went and took another pew
OF " thousand tongues in fear;
But what sin WAS il 10 b. true
To good old Brother Spear
Poor man l re-oliees he spoke.
One large prayer meeting night.
And told how sInalIish we all look
In Heavens majestic sight
He said, sot worthy he had been
By conscience e'er abhorred-
To bea doJr-keepcr within
The temple Of the Lord:
An l thai his place for evernOre.
Undoubtodly and clear,
Was mainly back behind the door
Poor humble Brother spear
And then rose and made speech,
Brimiul cf soll-disiress,
And told them hoS words could mol reach
Ny own unworhiness
How orphsnsge tried 10 sooihe,
Aud cheerles. widowerhood
Iui in the E.ori's great house, in truth,
I,o3 felt far from gool
Aud that thy trembling heart and mind
Compelled IT TO appear
Tha. my place heeeelorth was behind
The deer, With Brother Spear
Poor man he ne'er again, they say,
Was heard to strongly speak
49, .f...... fff .t..f .-.-,-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
Torturss of Dyspepsia

and affection Of the kidneys. A relative said TO
me- T.y Dr. KenBedy's Fayorite Remedy, made
a Ron iaut. n. y ibid 40. grew better. could
eat sissp and work with clearer head, and the
ye.l0w color Of my skin gave place TO the healthy
color announcing pure blood. Dr Kennedy's
Favorite Remedy Is entitled tothe credit Of saw
ing my life. eau give YOU the names and ad-
dresses of ffly persons who affirm, a. l do. that
Fayorite Remedy has been 10 them = blessing
in time Of need" Nr. A. DeReyere, Tarrytown.
y. Y. says For long time was troubled
,-i.h ae,-ere attacks Of dizziness and
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10


Mr. George Coughenour the express driver
at Unioniown, Pa, had been blind in one
eye for years. Last month severe iniam-
nation attacked the other eye. soon putting
him in a condition to be led All the medi
cal men he consulted gave no more than
hope for one-fourth sight prorided he would
have the worst one taken ont.
Mr.. James A. Morris, whose father Dec
tor Saddler, s04 Penn avenue, Pittsburgh,
had restored 10 sight after - years blind
ness recommended Or. Sadier be consulted.
He did 50. aud in thirty days his sight was
as good as ever, aud without taking ont an
eve. Mr. Gus. H. Taylor Of Indiana, indi-
ana CO.. Pa, blind in one eye for 70 years.
has been restored to sight through an oper-
alton by DR. Sadler The eye was perfectly
well in 10 days. and without serious pain
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10

The mnch-discussed portrait of Ms.
Hayes in the Green Room Of the White
House recently drew fran senator Evarfs
clever xitticism. Time may DO
good deal for the pictuie,r be sail. hnf
there was mistake made at frst Hhirh
can never be be corrected. The artist
painted the portrait in oils. Mrs Hays
should always be painted in water
colors."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
Blind Sick Headache

due to impure blood. I wasadvisei TO try DR.
kennedy's FavOrite Remedy. | did 70 and
have been completely cured It's the best thing
ever heard Ol for any disorder Of that nature
and have recommended Il 20 many with like
success" Mt Daniel fitts. Taunton. Mas.
say 4 recommend Dr. Kcnnedys Favorite
Remedy for dyspepsia and sick headache. II
cured me. Dyspepsia. Constipation, Nervous
ness. Debility. rheumatism. and lhe Ills peculiar
10 wo-ien. invariably yieidto
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
OH! MY HEAD
Ssserings Of Ee- Jersey Senator. Dyspepsia. Sick
H.adaehs.-1srrlbIs IAiags.

There are 4 few things that believe in with
all my heart The speaker was ex-senator Al
bert Merritt, head of the large fruit drm, s Park
Plecs. \. y, and the scene his Office. u was
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10

Are your pullets laying nicely now If
not You have neglected them in come
way Probably You overlooked an occa-
sional feed Of clean wheat. Try il and
YOU will be pleased.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10

Even Turkey moves. Half a century
ago II was considered disgracefal for a
Turkish woman to know hox to read.
Now, the Sultan himself mas established
sso schools for girls in Constantinople.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10

Robbie's mamma pat on. by mistake,
light stocking OF one foot, and dark
one on the other, when he reminded her
that they we're not twins"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
srFFEHINGs INcRrAsF
pEFKTERs GET AWAY.

On August 81 the party fell in with a
caravan of Manyema under Uledi-Baly
us. This was most unfortunate, as Stan
ley had taken the route he did in order
to avoid the Arabs. As expected, sever
al Of his men were tampered with by the
Arabs, and within three days 96 had de-
serted On September 18th Stanley AZ
rived at camp opposite Ugarrowas. lie
could not rely on friendly relations with
the chief and finally made a trade with
him, leaving Sc sick men with him and
s. month apiece was to be paid the
chief for taking care of them. Three
days later Stanley left Ugarowas, and on
October IS reached settlement belong
ing to Kilingslongh, Zsnzibarese slave
of Abid Bin salim, the fierce old Arab
who has made 50 much trouble in the
Congo State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
A rnaRrp znxr nrrrrr.


"But, strange to say, l have kept two
hats, four pair Of boots. dannel jacket,
and propose to 60 back to Emin PAeha
and across Africa with this truly African
kit. On returning here we lost only three
men, one by desertion. Out OF the 257
men left at Yambuya only Il remain
and 10 Of these will die. This great loss
shows that despite the sufferings on
march, the mortality was not 50 great as
in camp. The survivors of the march are
all robust, while the survivors of the rear
column are thin and most unhealthy
looking"
The party passed lG0 days going
through one continuous forest. Stanley
estimates its area at 246.OOO square miles.
Between Yambuya and Nyanza five dis
tinct languages were spoken by the ma
tives. Fifty miles before reaching Nyan-
"a they saw mountain about 5000 feet
high, its summit covered with snow.
Referring to Enin Pacha, Stanley SAYS
the Paeha has two battallions, one Of go
men and the other of $40. He is keeping
up line Of communication along the
Nyanza and the Nile. about $50 miles in
length. In the interior, west Of the Nile,
he retains three or four small stations.
He has with him about 5000 people in
Guiding women and children.
On May l. 1883, Emin Paeha came
ashore from his steamer and had long
talk with Stanley. Emin Pacha said he
had decided that it was best that his par
ty should retire from where they were.
The Egyptians were willing to leave.
But of the regulars composing the two
batfallions, Emin had some donbt as 10
their willingness to leave. They had led
such happy life and would demur at
leaving country where they had enjoy
ed luxuries they cannot command in
Egypt The soldiers are married and sew
eral have hareras Emin feared that if
leff behind all discipline among them
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10

BOils, Pimples, hives. ringworrn, tetteF,
and other manifestations ofimpure blood
are cured by Hoods sarsaparilla.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
Fresh. strong. Convincing Facts.

FTe6ns SlfOnkf CONVINCING dClSs
Best Results Las. Prvvidence I. Jr=s-ss.
Whiis IN The employ sf The B.rstew stove Co
applis< year 81 fseors on = r,any BAD burAs %
~ neaidsrs a-d asusyr viii esst re.alts
eHo. W HoRzoN.
Ladder Fell. Gairssso-. Texas June - 1sse-
FeIl frpu ladesr bruised and nrratned NJ foot
ard ursst; suesrr1 Ave dayr ges e1.sd q D.
facets OIL JosEcA HYTKfE
Knee-Cap Hurt. Hau I'D Aug 10. 1sss.
Eres-eap hart ard suffered nonthn; }
bsstlssof 81 jacobs Oh psruanrntly reste.ss as
C. C. McNcAaIs.
Dlslocafion. Jsl.s. m NAY "A isss-
DiElaoated sh5-ider yearn ago. eon1ned
wesks = hoass ms patn was cared ~ st jacobs
Oil and have haa No retarn ef u J. D. skoSh-
Horse-isick. orArf. o. lsns y. Asss,
sursrsd weeks fso1 ths kiek o. norse, hAa1
uas cane. two bottles g.. Jaeoos Oh earsa r.,
AT DErcGisTs AND DEAlEEs
rHE CHARLES 4 voGELER CO.. Baltimore. Ma.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
FIGHTING FOR FAME.
The Indomitable Stanley Sends
a Graphic Account of His
Progress and Research.
TERRIBLE SUFFERING ENDURED.

Sir Frincis de Winton, Chairman Of
the Enin Pacha Relief Committee, makes
public the letter which he received April
LIST from Henry NJ Stanley. 1t is dated
Bungangeta Island, on the Aruwhimi,
August IS, 1888 After confirming his
short dispatch Of August 18th, already
published, announcing that he had Ie-
lieved Emin, Stanley proceeds to relate
the story of his movements from June
2s, 1887.
He says he had established pallisad-
e camp at Yumbupa, on the lower Aru-
whimi. just below the first rapids, and
appointed Barttelot commander. On the
arrival of the men and goods from Stan
ley Pool and Bolobo, the officers were to
report TO Baritelot for duty, bnt no i'm
portant action was to be taken without
consulting Messrs. Jameson Troup and
Ward. The officers admitted that the
instructions were explicit and clear. Bar
teloit had 257 men. lie was to stay at
Yambuya until the steamer arrived from
Stanley Falls with men and goods, and
if Tippoo lib furnished the carriers be
promised. he was TO march, following
the track blazed out by Sankey's advance
column, If the carriers did not arrive,
Bartelot might disregard these directions
and begin short journeys until Stanley
should come down to his relief.
SANKEY'S column set out June 2S, 1887,
from Yambuya with $50 officers and
men. On the first day the natives they
met fired their villages and began fight
ing. The skirmish lasted only fifteen
minutes. The natives continued for five
days along the march TO impede the ad-
vance in every way they knew OF, but not
man of SANKEY'S party was lost. The
PARTY reached the river again on July 5
and from that time till October 18th fol-
ed the left bank. After Is days continu-
GUS marching, they halted one day for
rest. On the oath day they lost two men
by desertion. They made only four halts
in July. On August lst the first death
occurred. 1t was from dysentery. They
now entered q wilderness, which it took
nine days 10 march through.
sUFFERINGs INCREASE.
Their suiIerings began to increase, and
several deaths occurred. The river help
ed them, as the canoes relieved the men
Of much of their burdens August Is, on
arriving at Airsib,a the natives attacked
them, and FIVE men were killed by poi
soned arrows. Lieut. Stairs was wound
ed near the heart, and suffered greatly
for month before recovering. On Au-
gust Is, Jepson, commanding the land
party, got too far in and was lost His
contingent rejoined the main party on
the 2lst. On the 18th they arrived in
the district of Airjeli and eamped for
awhile opposite the mouth Of tributary
Nepoko.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10

A spoonful Of fine salt or horseradish
will keep pan of milk sweet for several
days.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
Ayers SarsapariIIa,

PREPARED BY
Dr.. 5. c. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Price o. elk bottles, e.. Worth IS bottle.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
THE FORCES WRECKED.

81 found the rear column a perfect
wreck. 0ut of 257 men only Il remain
ed, and out of these only 50 were fit for
service and were mostly scarecrows. Ac-
cording to Bonney, during the II months
since left the record had been one Of
disaster, dissertion and death. Many Of
the details seem incredible. There re-
mained still far more stores than can
carry, at the same time articles needful
were missing. Deserters had spread the
report that was dead, and the officers
accepted the report and agreed to cancel
my instructions. They accordingly sent
my personal kit, medicins, soap. candles
and provisions down the Congo as super
fuities. Thus, after my immense sacri-
fees to relieve and cheer them, find
myself naked and deprived of even nee
essaries.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10

Stanley says: This proved an awful
month. Not one member of our expedi-
ton, white or black, viii forget il. Out
Of the $50 men with whom We started we
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
DR. KENSEDrs FAroRrTE REMEDY
Came Near Being Totally Blind.

Or. David Kennedy. Rondaut, \. Y.
81 per bottle. Six for s.. By all druggists
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-04-10
Y0HN O. KINIAIEls
a. ATTORNEY -AT-LAWi

.....-,.o al f.,sinass entrusted 10 his care
s,,-ssr and gd josning counties with pfomPt
- and ddeiity. Office on Main Oroas S'1ee'
sf,7-e Fishers Book store
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-11-07
ODD CLIPPINGS.

George Arnold. chief clerk In the
Missouri Pacific freight offices az 81.
Louis, is Q fest 2 Inches im height.
Mrs.. Charles Kimla Of Trcntou. Wis.,.
nne girl babies. their combined weight
being n pounds.
The largest catch OF ~mssknlonRe at the
Thousand islands last summer was OBJ
tanned by Will Carleton, the poet. who re-
turned with 1Os fish an the result of a
single days sport.
In the great Prsissian field marshal's
own immediate branch of the Moltke
family there have been eight ministers of
state, fosir generals, and one admiral, all
la the Danish service.
''ln n few years. says Mrs. Edison, ''tlse.
world will be just like one big ear; IL will
he unsafe tn speak i'm 10 hoslse until one
has examined the wallis ana furniture for
concealed photographic"
The monument ordered ny Queen
Victoria for erection over the graves at
those members of the house of Stuart
buried in Paisley abbey has just been
finished. and will be placed there as SOON
AS the granite base is ready.
A man, John Lcverslla. appeared as u
plaintiff In ~ brcach-of- promise suit i'm
month. He claimed Al OOO from Miss
Sarah WranRham. He was Al years of
age. The defendant pleaded that she was
an infant when the promise was made,
hut the jury found for the plaintiff and
awarded him "a shilling damages.
Cherrics-in-the-Mouth IL somewhat aged
and highly painted Indian, Was very much
taken with one of the missionaries. He
came tn the superintendent nj the mission
and offered eight ponies for her, or. j bs-
lieve more CORRECTLY. said he would give
eight ponies 10 he had them. His affection
WAS greater than his po~cket-bOok. as is
sometimes true of his pals-faced brother.
American Missionary.