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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21
Does Your Salary Go Too Far9

The Detroit Tribune, free-silver
paper, says: alt is true that under an
era Of higher prices fixed salaries will
not go so far as now ; but now they go
too far, and their purchasing power
ought to be reduced. These salaries
were mostly established before the hard
times set in, and now represent vastly
more than was intended when the sala-
ries were created.
Don't you suppose wages will be
affected just like salaries? Do you be-
lieve "their purchasing power ought
IN he reduced ~
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21
What Do Yog Do With DOllarsl

Spend them. Do you wish to get as
little or as much rs possible for your
dollars
What good viii it do you to take in
twice as many dollars from other peo-
pie, if other people are to take twice as
many dollars from you?
There are two sides to the cheap
dollar.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21

The Darlington, Wis, Journal say
edltorially Of popular patent medf-
cine: ''We know from experience that
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy is all that is claim
ed for it, Us on two occasions il stopped
excruciating pains, possibly saved Us
from an untimely grave. We would
not rest over night without IL in the
house." This remedy undoubtedly
saves more pain and suffering than
any other medicine in the world
Every family shoald keep it in the
house, for it is sure TO be needed scone r
or later. For sale by Benford's Phar-
macy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21
More Curative Power

l. contained in bottle of Hoods Sar-
saparilla than in any ether similar
preparation. 1t costs the proprietor
and manufacturer more. IL costs the
jobber more and il Is worth more 10 the
consumer. 1t has n record of cures un-
known to any other preparation. II is
the best to buy because it is the One
True Blood Purifier.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21
Western Eailroadins.

"SpeedwCIl - yelled the Western
railway superintendent to his assistant,
II see by these dispatches that the over
land flyer No. is snow-bound at
North Fork"
"Yes, sir" was the brisk reply; "I've
ordered out the snow-plows."
'Very good. Telegraph the crew
that as soon as they open the road |
want them to carry train load of
snow 10 South Pass and dump it ON the
track. The rails there are melting
with the heat. New York Weekly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21
If so Pounds Of Wheat Made 8 Brshel,

would you have any more wheat, OF
could you buy any more food, clothes,
or implements with the proceeds OF
your crop than you do now?
If50 cents were dollar, would your
crops bring you any more Of the things
you need than you get now?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21

If your children are subject
to Group watch for the first symp-
tom of the disease-hoarseness. If
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given
as soon as the child becomes hoarse it
will prevent an attack. Even after the
croupy cough has appeared the attack
can always be prevented by giving
this remedy. 1t is also invaluable for
colds and whooping cough. For sale
by Benford's Pharmacy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21

"An ounce of prevention is better
than pound of cure" DIR. Wood :
Norway Pine Syrup prevents consump-
ton by curing colds, and all similar
lung troubles.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21
PrTTsBuRd KELLEY INSTITUTE.

restores 70 them ell their powers, mental and
phvsical destroys the abnormal appetite, and
restores Them TO the condition they were IN De-
fore they INDUCED in stiInulants. This has been
done in more than 1870 cases treated here, ana
whom we can refer with confidence IS TO the
absolute safety and efficiency of the Kelley Cure.
7he fullest and most searching investigation Is
\ vited. send for pamphlet giving fall iniorrear
tioA,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21

Vote for law and order. Vote for the
glory of the great republic.
We love our country. 1t is dear to us
for its reputation throughout the world,
for its credit in all the marts Of trade,
for the glory of the past, for the liberty
of the present, and for the hope of the
future. Let us swear that we will pre-
serve our country with its honor un-
stained, its credit unimpaired; that we
will preserve it for ourselves, our child
ren, and their children yet TO be. -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21

An electric boat has been construct
ed for the inspection of the famous
sewers of Paris. 1t pulls itself along
by chain lying in the bottom.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21
THE KELLEY CURE

Is a special boon 10 business men who, having
drifted unconsciously into the drink habit and
awaken to find the disease Of alcoholism fastened
upan them, rendering them unit 70 manage az
fairs recurring q clear brain four weeks
course Of treatment at the
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21
ELY BROTHERS.

5G Warren, s., New York City.
/ suffered from Catarrh three years
il got 80 bad could not work l used
two bottles of Ely's Cream Balm and
am entirely well would not be with
out it.-A. c. Clark, 34l Shawmut
Ave, Boston.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21
ALSO READ THIS.

MECHANICsvITLE, st. Mary county,
Md sold bottle of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm 20 a man who had been
suffering with rheumatism for several
years. 1t made him well man. a.
j. McGILL- For sale at so cents per
bottle by Benfori's Pharmacy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21

Hoods Pills are the Oest family ca
thartic and liver medicine. Gentle,
reliable, sure.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21

Ii is said that soft wood under pres
sure becomes considerably hariear
than hard wood under pressure.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21
cATARRH

brstne from Colds. RestorrS the senses OF TASTE
aud smell. The Balm Is quickly absorbed
and gives relief at oEce. Price - cents. az
Druggists or by mail.
ELY BROTHERS. 50 Warren Street y
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21
II Troubled With rheumatism Read
This.

ASyAPoLIs, Md, April Is, 1s94.-I
have used Chamberlainis Pain Balm
for rheumatism and found it to all that
is claimed for il. / believe il to be the
best preparation for rheumatism and
deep seated muscular pains on the
market and eheerfully recommend it
to the public. JNo. G.. BRooSs, dealer
in boots, shoes, ETC., No. Is Main
Street,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21
NASAL
CATkRRH


LOCAL DISEASE
aud is the result Of
colds and sudden
climatic ch anges-
ft can De cue9 by n
pleasant re IN eiiy
which i applied di-
rectly into the nos
rils
tlvSCr cam BALM
opens and cieanSes
sEe Nasal Passages
AIays Pain and In
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21
A Good Investment.

On receipt Of ten cents cash or stamps,
a generous sample will be mailed Of
the most popular Catarrh and Hay Fe-
YER Cure (EIy's Cream Balm sufficient
to demonstrate its great merit. Foil
..i1... ~.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21
: Somerset Herald.
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1. A-i svinerseI, IA
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
Town OF SUFFOLK

not check UP the large amount which
appeared on the statement as d charge
for commission on bonds. in reply to
question from Mr.. Briggs the witness
admitted that the signature to the re-
port was genuine, though at one time
he did not remember having signed
the Daper.
John b. Primer. cx-Mayor, was in
troduced. and his evidence was object
ed to by defense. The objection was
said during the summer of 1890 there
was an issue of town bonds to the
amount of $4,000 for the purpose of
building the City Hall. When the sale
WINS discussed some one in the Council
| asked about the commissions, and
Major Wright had stated that he would
moi think of charging a commission.
This finished with the witnesses and
judge kilby discharged the Jury III 10
A. m. tomorrow. instructions were
submitted first. Some were admitted
without objection from Mr.. Holland,
but a larger number were objected to
and argued at length. In some in
stances the Comronwealths Attorney
offered amendments. Those offered by
him were objected to by tho defense.
Judge KilbY did not accept or reject any
OF them Tonight. All We're taken by
him TO be considered, on which consid-
erntion he will announce his decision Mt
10 n. IN. tomorrow, WhcE Court con-
venes.
1t NAV be safely predicted that the
largest crowds which have attended
during the trial viii attempt to gain adj
mittance Tomorrow the eleventh day.
when argument on the merits OF the
case will begin. The celebrity which the
case has aaincd. the ability or the at
tOrncvs as orators and the general in
ierest manifested In the result Will all
he factors which will increase the audi
cnce Tomorrow.
The opening speech to be made by
MI. Holland will hc very brief. Col.
l'ovkin will Inc the FIRST To argue for the
defense. and he will he followed by
Cant. Wise. Owing to Mr.. Briggs late
illness IL is not known tonight whether
he will BE- strong enough to make II
speech. If the jury reach a verdict ut
ell Tomorrow 1t will probably be late
in the night
MYSTERIOUS MGRDER.-J II II
| Knrht. OF Tarhoro, n. c.. was mystic
riohsly murdered about o'clock this
moraing sustaining injuries from
which he died this afternoon. Before
expiring KNIGHT stated that he had just
arrived in town, when he was met by
an unknown white man who demanded
his business here. refusing to answer
he was shot and the assassin escaped
before assistance arrived. There Is an
element OF mystery connected with the
affair. which the coroner's jury could
not solve tonight. The remains were
prepared for burial and sent to Tar
boro.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
THE Sdyaucc

IN re'sro! scence is greater than any
clFs. acch. The discovery Of the y RAYS
Na.nS of the malaria in the blood
og aNai - are the most recent discoy-
series. n!.t ncl the greatest by any means.
any form of disease. we tn nix is beyond
conception. remedy that does not re-
Quire hours and hours OF patience and pain
before relief comes has boon discovered.
POOH you say. Would you have believed
II a fsr years ago that the telephone is
ouch Il g,eat invention as II is? Just so
II IS with the great discovery Of Lighting.
Hot 1rCrs. is iemCtr that stands to-
day without an equal. without parallel
FOR the cure OF oil stomach and bowel trou-
bles, caused by orCI-edting, Indigestion,
dyspepsia. Relief coCts g quickly you
wifi be estonished, and the fact that It
leaseS no bad results s the beauty Of It,
The action OF Lighting Hot Drops is mar
Vicious, yet harmless. and you will be sur
meh;s you, will find i good for. and If you
once us it you Will have no occas on to
keep a cupboard full of different kinds of
bottles. for Lighting Hot Drops will do the
work OF plasters, pills. ointments, tonics
etc, and save you lots of money, for 1t
costs only 25c., and the so size holds two
and a half times as much as the 25 s ze
and il is sold with the positive UNDER
standing that II II gives no relief your
druggist Will give. your money back.
deld O.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
THE SOUTHERN REPORT
An0ud Report Tor The Fiscal YeM ENDING June 81.
Gross Earnings Nearly Twenty nil.
lions = Two Hundred MiIca OF
New Heavy Rails Laid
Interesting Figures.

New York. Aug. 2S.--The annual re-
mort of the Southern railway for the
wear ending June 80, 1896. just issued
shows gross earnings of Sl9.0S2 PAT, an
increase of Sl.96T ,456: expenses and
taxes. S1345i.t4S: an increase of S1,3sS,-
594. Net earnings, 1870. 100; an increase
OF s5TS.SG2. Gross income, s5.Sl9, 3o7; an
increase of s67I.693. Interest, rentals.
ETC.. S5.262.2 S9: an increase of 81 .OGl .5gj.
and profit and loss balance, S55G. AIS, a
decrease of S339.266
The amount standing to the credit of
nroht and loss as the result of two years
operation is sl.452.223 The company has
no floating debt and the excess of cur
rent assets over current liabilities ut the
close of the year was about 81 ,000. 600
Sinking fund payments on account of
equipment bonds amounted 10 sl79 25U:
expenditures on account Of the new
construction and improvements aggre-
gated. SI5SS42. and for new equipment.
Sl.O029S7. No equipments trust have
been created since the organization OF
the new company.
Nearly 200 miles of new heavy steel
rails were laid. Fifteen per cent of
the tonnage was composed of agricultu-
raj products less than per cent. be-
Ing cotton. Forty per cent. was re-
ceived from mines and mining indus
tries and over % per cent. consisted of
the products of manufactures.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
NEITHER COCHRAN Nonn.LL
VIII Attend shc Boifcr's Convention
at Indiunupolis.

Indianapolis, Aug. 2S.-Neither
Bourke Cochran nor ID. 3. Hill will
attend the gold Democratic Convention,
which meets in Indianapolis next week.
ihelr iailure TO do SO is attributed to
the political miN-up in their own State
Hill's position will certainly not be de-
lined until after the Syracuse Conven-
ton. where. If he succeeds in himself
securing the reins. he will dictate q no.
icv. While the managers of the gold
Democrats have wished heartily for the
attendance of Cochran 1t is now said
that thev have never openly made over
lures for him to accept the temporary
chairmanship. This honor seems Ger
tain now to prove n friendly mantle to
Ex-Governor r. p. Flower of New York.
/. G. Krauthoff, of Missouri. member
or the National Executive Committee
arrived in Indianapolis to-day and will
henceforth assist In the preparations
for the convention. In regard to the
suggestion of the Pennsylvania gentle
man. that Mark Hanna be called to
the Indianapolis Convention and be Of
Tered the support of the sound money
Democracy for Mckinley. provided the
tariff plank of the Republican platform
be tempered down and Mr.. Carlisle be
substituted for Vice-President in the
place of Mr.. Hobart" Mr.. Bynum said
"Mr. Corey ought to know that such q
thing would mean the election OF Mr.
BRYAN before YOU could bat your eye
The public ought to know by this time
that we are coming here for the pur-
pose of nominating a ticket of our own
There will be no endorsement OF any
other ticket or platform than that nomi-
mated by the convention"
MIR. Bynum added: I'VE will consort
with neither the Republicans nor the
PopulistS."
MANY Indianans are applying for
rooms at the various hotels. 1t already
F.11-E 4 90 Il
of the CITY will hardly be adequate to
the demand. but arrangements are be-
ing mato whereby it is believed that
good quarters will he provided for all.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
MAKE THE DESERT BLOOM.
a Scientist Say tho Nile Can Wafer
SnhNrn.

Since the revelations of the Roentgen
rays nothing in science seems impossi-
BILE; we therefore view with only mild
wonder the proposition of Swiss sa-
want, Raoul Pictet, of Geneva, to waite:
The Sahara out OF the Nile by means of
the spare heat of the Egyptian sands.
1t is we'll known that sand whirlwinds
arise In the deserts of Egypt. Arabia.
and Africa: now NJ. Pictet of the fa-
NOUS scientific Swiss family OF that
name, has been studying near Cairo the
infancy OF these storms. A; the recon
meeting of the Swiss geographical So
cieties in Geneva ne read paper. from
which we make these excerpts, says the
Sp inglield Republican:
The sun is the chief source of all the
phenomena of life and in no country
is this more true than IN Egypt W ere
the sun is a permanent presence. In
two years there NJ. Pictet has noted
but five days of rain. BY tint: stability
or weather very precise observation
becomes possible. and that country. in
spite OF the constant researches made
there, which have revealed but n small
part OF its riches, st.ll remains he land
Of paradox and of unanswered ques-
tons. He had been making notes there
concerning the sandspouts answering
10 Waterspouts n. seal, which rise so
of.en, and the result indicates that
some day, not far off, perhaps, the eno!-
'ltOuS SbiiI neat stored up III fSyDt
may be used to irr.gate that land and
even the Sahara.
About in the morning around Cairo,
may be seen q kind of black column
ri ing here and there from knobs or
heaps OF sand. which take a conical
form, some forty feet across the mar
rowest part. and rising to great height
often two miles or more. Sometimes
there are ten o: twelve of these columns
In sight as once, giving the effect of
great fire blackening the horizon
with smoke. They have always the
same appearance. aVd usually fosow
the same development, opening out in
breadth only as they reach height of
$40 fee; or more. These columns have
been scientifically studied as follows:
Reaching the supposed site of the dis
turhance about $ n. M, the observer lays
on the ground thermometers, self-rep-
istering. and light substances like COL
ored feathers. bits of paper. etc. He
then begins to measure with other Their
mometers. placed here and there over a
radious of third oma mile. the pro-
Rfessive Rise OF temperature as tie sun
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
ALL MEN ARE EQUAL
Concluded from First page.)

ons,ratlon of last evening. 1t far sur
passes. anything which ] had expected.
l am also pleased to find so numerous
sent iment in favor or the endorsement
of the action of the Chicago Conven-
ton. From what l have seen In New
York. and the sentiments expressed by
members Of the State organization. L
am satisfied that the State convention
w:ll endorse the pla tform as well as
the ticket. Some of the Democrat
may oppose parts Of the platform put it
Is the National platform and will be ac-
cepsed as whole"
i Will visit Columbus" said Mr.. Bry-
an, when told of a report that he would
not carry out his intention to appear
IN that city. He added that he knew
OF nothing that would cause q change
IN MS programme with regard to maxi
ing a speech there, and could not under
stand how the report originated.
Jus before the train left Niagara Falls
Mrs. Bryan was handed an immense
bunch OF chrysanthemums. On the
way TO the next station, Medina, the
chrysanthemums, one by one, were pre-
scented by Ms. Bryan to every one
within her reach and when the train
pleted the distribution. Many ladies
were In the crowd and strove with the
rest for the coveted flowers. Mr.. BRYAN
excused himself from speaking He said
ne mad to save his voice for the next
station, knowlesville. Arriving at
knowlesville, at ITO p. m. Mr.. Brya n
was received by a large gathering. MIR.
and Mrs. Bryan took seats in a Carriage
drawn by four silver gray horses and
Were wheeled away to the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene Woodford, where they
were entertained at lunch with Mrs.
Hodgeman. Lincoln neighbor of the
I5ryons, and Mrs. Woodfords sister.
MIR. Bryan then proceed to Slawson's
Grove, where the Farmers Alliance pic
mic of Orleans county was in progress
Here Mr.. Bryan addressed large au-
dience, and was afterwards given an
informal reception at the home of Mrs.
Saxton, on the Slawson estate.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
ISLANDS OF THE PACIFIC.
Orange Domestic CuStoms Among the In
habltnnts of tao South Son.


Tho first missionaries found the Kings
| mill islund men wearing littlo or no cloth
ing ard tho women clad only in u short
grass skirt. There was 10 marriage rite,
though whcE u man and woman lived to-
gc'hcr tho relationship was respected.
Children were treated with kindness, but
old people met with but scnnt considera-
ton. Fishing and cnnoo making wcrc the
chief occupations of the men and mat
making tho principal employment Of the
women, as Is the case ut tho present day.
Nowadays children, until they arc 6
years of ngc, 20 about in state Of COM
plctc nudity, and for several years n ter-
ward arc clad in exceedingly scant raj
'nent AS they grow older they wear an
article of dress called an arccdy This IL
nude of grass or leaves cut into fino ST rips
and tied to IL string plnitcd from human
hair and Is worn very Ia down on the hips
A man may and ofton does wear a WON.
ans clothes, but single man may not mr..
ray himself i'll the arocdy OF married ,yo.
man, for this Is tabn.
Children arc constantly carried about DIV
their mothers ina manner that can hardly
fail to be very uncomfortable for child
Inc mother raises 1t from the ground by
ono hnnd and sings 1t on her side as
though 1t We're r. sack Of flour. AS tho
child Ia lifted up it spreads out It's legs and
takes u firm grip OF tho mothers waist,
holding on to hor neck with its arms. II
it ic go, it falls TO tho ground-a catas-
trophc that causes tho mother no concern
whatever.
When South sea island mother wishes
TO chastiso her child, she seldom resorts to
slapping, and slippers, of course, she has
none. Instead of using the forms of pun
ishmcnt customary among civilized moth
ers she pulls tho child's hair or bites some
part OF the body, generally the fleshy part
OF the arm. In wandering about the viii
lagos ono sees many children having on
their bodies scGrs prcdrocd by wounds in
ilictod by their mothers teeth. When q
mother wishes to caross her child, she deft-
ly draws her thumb across its eyebrow or
check or gently saizes It's check botwe.n
hcr teeth. Tho rubbing OF noses is also q
mark of affection among tho Kings,nill
islanders, as it Is among tho Maoris of New
Zealand -Chautauquan.