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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07
The wHIPPOORWlLL-

Listen how the whiVpoorwill,
From MS song bed vciled and dusky,
FMS the J. -iit WAYS warm and musky
with his mcsic's thToh AID thrill
It's the western nightingale,
Lodged within the orchards pale,
Starting into Sudden tune
Md the amorOus air Of June
I.ord of all the songs Of night
Bird unseen. Of voice ORR Eht,
Buried in the sumptuo Z -loom
OF his shadow pane,ed room,
Rooted above 10y webbed and woven
Leaf and bloom, by m0onbeans cloysn'
Searched by odorOus zephyrs through
Dim with dusk and damp with dew.
H il is that makes the night
An enchau-ment auG delight,
ODezin- ms enhancing tale
Where the evening robins fan,
Ending the victorious strain
When the robins s'ng again.
%. {. Auringer IN Boston Transcript
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07
The Prramil =.

lc pyramid Imp, as !; las oo,.,
= he calico Is tra' safe q lcdy 3 .-i-.
fails iraIi rl-e fsr ty.c q ;irsc ,.vs 81.
81 ul@El1- the ascent q t.cr rv,..,;.5,.-
i'ne i SO H-urn Iuliod a.l ra-Lsd g..
t-e iiG-e that I.;tle rr 10 ullu5,i-,l.,
= feE- Thee IS 20 s.ru q ,rIr rs q
1o;lt g muscle uEui a.iCr one Lass.,.
AID then lie iIouLle tocius 20 ircw.
The second Cay f that u-sa g.. --,.,...,
= wcIsc than the FIRST; the cl-r.s.- g.
reached at tie end Ct Tie s.l-d ,rl,
ginning q the third CAY ara l.,la thai
tine The pain begins slowly 10 Lessen
--CaiIo Letter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07
Coming His Way.

mo" said the old man sternly, 81
will never give my consent to this
marriage. The idea of asking me foI
my only daughterr'
The young man shrugged his shoul-
ders.
"Suit yourself" he said. "If you
don't give your consent III marry her
without it."
"Ah, young man, you do not know
her if you think"
''She has already promised" inter
rupted the young man"
"On the the square," asked the old
man anxiously. YOU'RE not fooling
me, are your"
sir"
"Oh, no, Of course Won wouldn't Do
that said the old man with a sigh OF
relief. "Well, 20 ahead, then! len b,
cheaper all around, / am more deter
mined than ever to refuse MY CON
sent.r-Chicago Post.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07

Here are some rather clever prover bs
Of Assam: "The best cropsgrow on 9TH
ers' fields, bat the hest sons are at
home" "a bird is "a little thing, but 1t
bIi!ds Its nest on a lofty hulung tree. 4"
Buy land which slopes to the middle,
and marry girl who has good
mother" " The biggest jack fruit al
ways hides under the leaves" If .
man slips down, it is always his eldest
wlfe's fault, but if his youngest wife
makes a mistake he says he viii see
about it," "A has;y cook, hasty
broo:n, aud the husband goes fasting;
a slow cook, a slow broom, and the hus-
baud cats three meals a day -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07
The kaiser and England

The British throne descends TO the
eldest son Of the sovereign and TO hls
sons i'll order and after them to his
daughters; II default of them, to tie
second son End his sons and daughters,
and so en- through the sovereign's sens
In default Of sons, it descends 10 the elG-
est daughter Of the sovereign and to Lor
sens and daughters and so CD. Thus IL :
emperor of Germany has night CT sue
cession TO the throne, but 1t is voly
small. There are % persons botv cen
him and the British thrcne.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07
He Had Good Reasons.

"Well, Uncle Rasbury, are you go
ing to vote for the President next
fall?n
"Deed | IL, Marse John"
"Who are you going to vote for, I'm
Gle Rasbury?r
"Wel, reckon Use gwine ter vote
fer Marse Bryan"
'Then you are a silver man, | take
it,"
"Well, kaint 'zactly say / am"
"Gold?"
"No, | reckon Uncle Rasbury amt
a gop man"
'But you must have some reason for
your choice"
Deed Use got er reason. L sholy
hab. Do you know dat brack rascal,
Johnsing, wat was sent up fer beatin'
is ole 'oman?''
'Yes; what that got to with it?"
''Jes dis much. He says he's gwine
to vote for Marse Mckinley"
Silver OF Gold
On receipt OF ten cents, cash or
stamps, a generous sample viii be
mailed of the most popular Catarrh
and Hay Fever Cure (Ely's Cream
Balm) sufficient to demonstrate its
great merit. Full size soc.
ELY BROTHERS,
30 Warren St, New York City.
Since 1861 have been a great suffer
er from catarrh. / tried Ely's Cream
Balm and to all appearances am cured.
Terrible headaches from which / had
long suffered are gone.-W. J. Hitch
cock, late Major L. 5. Vol. and y. y.
Gen. Buffalo, y. Y.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07
Uai Reen Very Moderata.

Il should fine you for contempt, "
said the judge as he glared at the Law
yer who had aroused his ire.
with all due respect to your hon
or" responded the attorney, Il think
that you should not. 1 have been par
ticulariy careful not to express my true
feelings toward the court. Detroit
Eraa prpss
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07
If Troubled With Eheumatism ReaJ
This.

ANNAPOLIs, Md, April is, 1854. i
have used ChamhrrlaiU'~ Pain Balm
for rheumatism and found i. ,o ali t.iat
Is claimed for il. I believe il 10 ne the
best preparation Tor rh-Imatism aEd
deep seated rnU-ciiar pains on tle
m rket art clr.-r'il- recriaTera ir
to th" p"hlis. 80 @. HUooK~, deal.~
in boz, sho,s, etc, NJ. = siaiu
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07
patents In England.

The British government makes no
examination TO determine the validity
OF a device for which patent is asked,
bst takes it for granted that every III
vention is new and grants patent 10
every applicant, leaving his claim. if
contested. to be subsequently determined
by the coarts
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07
Improved Farm Method.

"They are tal-ing of putting in lCng
distance telephones for the farmers
use.
''uow charming! OF course, they can
be utilized in calling the COWS. Chi
caSo Record.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07

Since that IeiIow moy.u u uczs IA
me and is trying TO learn how TO play
the violin, have a new theory as to TIE
burning of Rome
What is i;:''
IN satisfied that Nero was sitti 2
at the front window play ing fidl.
I'D some of the people III the bic {
took 10 throwing bOE.bs at ham. -.
trOit Free FTcss.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07

l. the biography cf Dr. Hawtrev, a
famous English schoolmaster, there Is a
description Of ms unkempt appearance,
with a comment which has been great
u quoted. II Is said that be was scoIC-
arg for being late n morning lesson
some Icy, Who replied that he haa uc
tine 70 dress. But ] can dress IN
sime, = gaid the doctor. "Yos. " ropliod
tie 10y, bEt l wash. q"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07
"No, sir. In pursuit of my profes

In summer time if the new moon
falls between and p. III. fair wcatk-
er will probably ensue; i'll the winter
time the weather will be fair and frosty,
provided the wind is from the north or
northeast
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07
INTERESTING TALK.
What Nation of Scientists We Are
Becoming, To Be Sure-Pennsyl-
yanians Learning Rapidly.

How are your laboratories?
Didn't know you had any.
Well, y0U have-wonlCrfUl ones
Ever been in 4 chemical laboratory?
Delicate StrEmcntS-accurate work
Everything about IL must he clean.
And no mistake in working detail.
Your Kidneys are your laboratories.
What do they do: Purify your blood
after IL has made 4 trip through the
holy.
The blood picks up uric poison,
Takes IL TO the Kidneys
And the Kidneys extract il
rom the blood. and expel il
What If they didn't?
Uric blood poisoning.
W hat does that mean?
Bright's Disease.
This is important. surely.
Yes. hut the greatest importance
Is the working order Of the kidneys.
Poor Kidneys mean poisonous blood.
Doan's Kidney Pills
Cure every phase Of kidney Disease
And keep the kidneys in working order.
They cure the disease by curing the kid
neys.
Mr.. :. c. Dilworth has lived for many
years in Beaver Falls. Pa. His address is
Sol Seventh avenue. This is what he
SAYS; W hen young man. / severely
strained myself while taking a bag OF
Hour of horse; | have never been free
from pain in my back since By spells
II was very severe; during late years il
had grown decidedly worse. and in cold
and damp weather il was always worsr:
the pain would strike me right across the
small Of my back and on left side. so
that when ! STOPPED over. ! suffered great
ly; II was ike what is commonly called a
stitch. At a time when my back was
very bad. | got box Of Doan's kidney
Pills. and they quickly removed the pain.
while | have not had any trouble since.
1 ieel II my duty 10 recommend Deans
Kidney Pills TO all sufferers from back
ache"
DoGn's Kidney Fills for sale by all
dealers: price. 20 cents. Mailed nv
Foster Milhurn Co. Bufalo. y. Y. sole
agents for the L. $
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07
a Prescription.

The young woman who takes music
lessons and practices scales had an
nounced TO her friends that she was
going away.
"Isn't it rather a sudden determiDa-
tion:'
Eyes. It's the doctors orders.
"Why, you don't look the least bit
i'll"
"Oh, I'm perfectly we'll Auntie is
the one who is sick. Washington
Star
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07
Discrimination.

The young man with longish hair
was gazing abstractedly out OF the cur
window when the fatherly old gentle
man came along looking for seat
Having settled himself in com tort, he
engaged his neighbor III conversation.
Been on a long journey?" he asked.
Not very
ION business?''
"No, sir. In pursuit of my profes-
sion ~
"0h, excuse me. Might l ask what
the difference is:''-Washirgton Star.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07
Mice With Pink Legs,

In the Missouri river, near Pla;ts-
mouth, Neb., is an island which is over
run with curious mice. They have a
golden brown coat, while the lower part
Of their bodies is pure white. Their
legs are pink, and their eyes are jet
black. No such mice are found any
xUhar,a alsa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07
How Islands Crow.

Fifty-two islands have appeared by
aid Of volcanic action during the pres
-ent century, and 10 have disappeared
have been submerged. This makes a
net gain 10 tnc earth Of 30 islands. -
Popular Science Monthly
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07
a Case of Cold Feet

MY husband says that your hus-
band gets cold feet when he plays
poker" said Mrs. Jack Potts.
~ don't wonder al il, replicd Ms.
Luke Pleasant, "for Whenever he does
play poker he always comes Upstate
in his socks. New York Worll.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07

Have you earache, toothachc, sore
throat, pains or swellings of any sort?
y few applications of DIR. Thomas Ec-
lectric Oil will bring relief almost III
stantly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07
ALSO READ THIS.

MEcHANICsvIILE, II. Mary COUNT,
Md sold a bottle Of Chamberlain :
Pain Balm to a man who had been
suffering with rheumatism for several
years. II made him Il well man. \.
j. MCGILL- For sale at 30 cents per
bottle by Benford's Pharmacy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07

The first iron nails made in this corn-
try were hammered into shape at Cum
berland, Il. l., in l177.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07

A most quaint and ingenious epitaph
was copied years ago by an American
traveller from tombstone i'll Hauiey
churchyard, in Suffolk, England:
The charnal mounted on the W
sets to be seen IN funer
A matrun plain domestic
In care ana pain cO-tluu
Not sloS, not gay, not prOdlg al
Yet neighb1Tly and hoSplt
Her children seven yet living
H-r siXty-seventh Year hence did c
To rest hDr body ultur
In hopes to rise spIrltu
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AKi1.

For rates, maps, &c, call on Ticket Agents or
address TEo~. r.. Watt, L. \. ". D., 80 Fifth
Avenue, PittsOurg, Pa.
=. u. PrevO~r, J. x. Wood,
Gen. Manager. Gen1 Pass Ag
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07

The GrerOrian calendar was adopted
IN Great Britain in September. 1915,
The 3d Of that month being called the
lslh.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07
CONDENSED TINE TABLES
Baltimore and Chic Railroad.
Somerset and Cambria Branch.

Johnstown Mail ENpress. lockwood go a
m, Somerset N:O1, Stoyc~towu g:i2, HoOv,
eTsville 1000, JOhnStOwn ll;I0.
JOhnStOwn Mail Express SwOod ll-0j a,
m, Somerset li.ii. Stpys-~tuwn HISS, HOOv.
ersviile l2t", JOhnStowu l2;l5 p. ~
sJohnStovn Accommodation -RocxyyOOd so
p. IN. Somerset rs SfoyeS'Own 5-55, Hoov-
eTsvi!ie 6.Ji, !OnustOwu go.
HDaily.
SOUTHWARK.
Mail--JohnS'Cwu 80 a. IA. HOUverSville SD
StoyestOwu s5lS, somerset 80, lockwood
g.4l.
ExpreSs-JoiustOwl 90 D m. HoOversvi1ie
..i4. ~'ovs~towu BIB. Somerset 5.iZ- Rock
wood 800.
sunday Ouly.-Johnstowu 30, Somerset So
lockwood 3:ij.
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m EFFECT MAY 20, 1895.
CONDENsEp SCHEDULE.
WESTWARD

--9'ns andvvaui depart from the station a
l0rustO.. IA - follows.
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Statesmen Wanted

on Salary, to sell Pennsylvania grown NUr-
Sery stock, which Is the best IN the world All igr
new Sp'rl3itie~ as well .t~ the stand. ri Vdriy-
ties of Fruits & 0rnamentaIs. \ fine outfit fur
nlShcd ami al travelling expenses Paid. NJ isl-
ry dates from day work is commenced. Write
for terms, stating age.
Hopes, 5ro. & Thomas,
Maple Avenue Nurseries, West Chester Pa.
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PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

CASTERS STANDARD THE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07

"Aly husbands sight was poor before
/ married him"
Il supposed so."-Life.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-07

"Well, Uncle Rasbury, are you GO
ing to vote for the President next
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28
Lost, $40 Reward.

One light bay or buckskin mule
about 10 or II years old, heavy built
good size, marks of pack saddle, one
front leg slightly crooked, indistinct
brand on left shoulder, small F on left
side.
Ten dollars reward will be given for
the return of the above described mule
to Forney & Scott's livery stable.
JOE MATTEL.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28

The announcements of John Brady
and Andrew P. Mcmahon each can
didate for Assessor of this county be-
fore the Democratic County Conven-
ton, appear in to-day's NUGGET. Both
are young Owyhee men, well known
from boyhood in this county. Choose
you between them. They are either of
them capable
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28

Mr.. Ralph Gombrig is now in Chicago,
not talking politics, but taking advan-
tage of the hard times to pick up bar
gains for Isay & Gombrigs big Owyhee
county stores. Look out for big in
crease of freight teams coming in soon.
These enterprising merchants have the
nerve to buy and the ability to sell
goods way down.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28
Mrs Colby Knapp is ill with noun
tain fever.

The Democratic-P opulistic State Con-
vention has endorsed the proposed con
stitutional amendment, granting equal
suffrages. The silver Republicans will
doubtless do likewise. There is little
doubt but that your wives, mothers and
sisters will be voters in Idaho in the
near future. Dare any man of you say
that they are not capable of voting as
intelligently as you?
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28

NOTlCE-An my customers who
procure milk from me regularly during
the summer season, viii be supplied
during the winter months at 40 cents
per gallon. This applies only to Gus
toners residing in DeLamar, who take
one quart or more per day. Frank
Swisher. June 26, 1896.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28

Mrs. Walter Wolverton has been
very i'll for several days with noun
tain fever. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs
Warren Taylor, of Idaho City, arrived
here on Wednesday and are now with
her. At last reports Mrs Wolverton is
slightly better.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28

The Sunday School Picnic, which was
to have been held tomorrow, has been
postponed until the second Saturday
in September.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28

Mrs. Olson wishes to notify persons
wanting fresh milk that it will be de-
ivered both morning and evening dur
ing warm weather
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28

Judging from the sounds proceeding
from the D. of R. hall every regular
meeting night, they must have bushel
of fun. Last Wednesday night was no
exception to the rule, and to make it
more interesting, the good Sisters had
prepared treat of ice cream and cake
which was discussed after the regular
business of the Lodge was over.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28
Lost.

Brown horse mule, good size, brand
ed inverte7 G, on left shoulder. Two
bay horses, both branded D, o. on left
hind leg.
A reward of SIS will be paid for the
return of the above animals to Forney
&Scott's Livery Stable
JOE PATToNI.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28

The DeLamar Company shipped out
this week, four bars bullion, valued at
Sl2.13O.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28
Notice.

Gilbert Roger has taken up a flea
bitten gray mare, running with his out
fit, on Mammoth creek, branded L. R.
on left hip and F. S. on right hip. Own
er can find animal there.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28
-@-&
Notice.

Having purchased the Laundry bust
ness formerly conducted by Hop Lee,
| hereby give notice that l VIII not be
responsible for any debts contracted
by him. KwoNG LEE.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28
SHORT STOPS.

John Toy, who has been i'll for sew
eral days with mountain fever, ismend-
ing now.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28
A, P. MCMAHoN.

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Assessor and Tax
Collector of Owyhee County, subject to
the action of the Democratic County
Convention. JOHN BRADY
Silver City, Aug, Goth, 1896.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28

Messrs. Berry & Philips, delivered
the biggest load in DeLamar this week
that has been brought into Owyhee in
several years-a sixteen thousand
pound locomotive boiler, which was
taken to the DeLamar mines, on the
top of the mountain. 1t was hauled
from the railroad by a sixteen horse
team, and required twenty six horses to
haul it up to the mine.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28

Big Pete Garden, who has been pros.
pecting and trading saddle horses in
the Seven Devils country for several
weeks past, came over and paid visit
to his many friends here, this week.
Pete, who is usually SO reticent and I'M
communicative, has no rough lock on
his tongue when he talks about the
riches in the gold belt in the Seven
Devils. In his own gentle voice and
unassuming manner, he grows eloquent.
He has gone back there. May he come
back here again very Creosus.
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| hereby announce myself as candi.
date for Assessor of Owyhee County
subject to the action of the Democratic
County Convention.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28

There are as few genial men and
scarcely better talker in Owyhee than
our old friend, j. N. McCarty, now en-
ployed at Boonville. Nc. comes down
here occasionally and entertains his
friends with an hours talk. He is as
rank goldbug as Senator Sherman.
He is the only goldbug in BoonvilIe.
But he makes some of the rankest mis-
takes in his estimates. He processes
TO have counted noses in DeLamar, Sill
yer City and BoonViile and says the re-
suit is DeLamar Il, Boonville, IL, Sill
yer City, %. Oh, shame On such figures!
We will own UP to 2 in our town, pos
sibly 3 in Silver, and the lane and only
MGCarty in Boonviile.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28

DR., Richter, who has twice located in
Owyhee and twice gone back to his
former Wisconsin home, is about to re-
turn again to Idaho, this time to locate
In HALEY. He and his sstimable wife
have too much of habit of making peo-
pie sorry to exactly suit US. The sorrow,
however is always occasioned by their
leave taking. They are too good peo-
pie to loose from community without
regret, and we advise Haley people to
hobble them, so as to be able to keep
them when they get them there.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28

Second Semi-Annual Meeting Idaho
horticultural Society, Caldwell, Sept.
lO-11.-Rate Of one and one-fifth fare
is authorized from Nampa to Caldwell
for the second Semi-Annual Meeting of
the horticultural Society, Sept 1O-11.
Certificates will be signed by Robert
Milliken, Secretary. NoTE-Above
rate is conditional upon the attendance
of twenty-five or more persons having
paid full fare for the going trip. If
less number of persons are in attend
ance, having paid full fare, half rates
returning will be allowed. C. T. HEN
sLEY, Agent, Nampa, Idaho.
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Announcements,

JOE PArroN1.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-22
ARR1rRAr1oN CONVENTION

One of the most prominent members of
the arbitration conferees is Frederick r.
Coudert, Esq. In an interview with the
New York AdSertiser he thus expresses him
self:
81 am unable to give any details as to
What is likely to be done at the coming In
ternational Arbitration Convention to be
held ia. Washington this week. am familiar,
of course, through the press with what it is
generally intended to effect, namely, to
bring the question of arbitration, with all its
advantages to mankind, prominently before
our people and before the world. To effect
this purpose some of the leading men of the
UniOn-men whose national reputation and
private character enttle them TO weight
when they open their lips on public ques-
tions-have been invited to be present to
lend the dignity Of their personal presence
TO the occasion.
Ex-senator Edmunds, one Of our most
eminent jurists and a Senator who has rem
dered valuable service to the people, will
probably be the permanent chairman. No
man is entitled to speak with more authority
on the question Of arbitration than he.
Judges Of the United States Supreme
Court and of other tribunals, members Of
Congress of the various states and prominent
men generally are to testify their belief in
the peaceful methods Of arbitration by
attending the convention. Addresses will, no
doubt, be delivered by some Of our most
prominent leaders of thought and antici-
pate permanent and most beneficial effects
from this reunion.
Arbitration is undoubtedly growing in
favor the world over. 1t has made great
progress in Europe not only because Of its
own intrinsic merits but because the new
agencies of warfare are 50 fearful that all
thinking men shrink with horror from the
probabilities Of slaughter and destruction
that viii accompany the next great war, II
it could ever he s'lid blessed are the peace
IN kers," it may DO said most truly now, foi