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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

IN VIEW Of the fnany attacks on wills
because of the alleged incapacity of the
persons making them, a Connecticut
legislator proposes law to the effect
that every individual who makes will
may deposit it with legal officer who
shall give public notice that will has
been offered, and that all who wish to
question the testator's capacity shall
have a certain time in which to do so;
and if no objection is made, then the
will shall not be subject to attack on
that ground after death. The passage
of such law in all of the States would
materially reduce the number of will
contests, and promote the distribution
of property according 10 the real desires
of testators, besides lessening the fees
of lawyers who now often get large
shares of estates through controversies
of that kind.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

The election of United States Sen
ator to succeed Senator Cameron was a
very dignified and decorous proceed
ing, attended by none of the exciting
scenes that characterized the elections
in Illinois and Delaware. Penrsvlva-
mia may have great deal Of eNc.;e-
ment in nominating a candidate for
Senator, but the instances are few
where the Republican party squabbled
after the nomination was made. The
friends of Mr.. Wanamaker swept grace
fully into line and voted for Mr.. PEN
rose, and the young Philadelphian goes
into Office with the hearty good wishes
of the people of great State who have
followed his public career and are proud
of him. We are satisfied that Mr.. Pen
rose viii make good public servant in
the highest and most dignified body In
the United States. He has had the ex-
perience, he is able, and be will take
high rank from the start.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27
q. S. Senators Elected.

Thomas C. Platt, Republican in New
York, to succeed David B. Hill.
Chas. w. Fairbanks, Republican, in
Indiana, to succeed Daniel w. Voorhees,,
Democrat, who has been in the Senate
just twenty years.
In Delaw are there is an unprecedented
condition of affairs. Three persons now
claim to be the United States Senator
elect from that Lilliputian common
wealth, TO occupy the seat made vacant a
year ago by the expiration of the term of
Anthony Higgins, Republican. After a
bitter and prolonged factional fight be-
tween the supporters of Higgins and ].
Edw. AGdicks, in which it was shown
that neither of them could win, vote
which the Republicans claimed was a
majority of the members of the Legisla-
ture was given TO Col. Henry A. DUPONT.
of the famous DUPONT powder works
This vote was made a tie by the ballot of
Governor Watson, who had been elevat-
ed from the presidency of the senate TO
the governorship by the death of the
governor elected. The Democrats claim
ed be had still right to vote as a MEM
Der of the Senate, the Republicans that
he had not, and when the contest was
transferred to the United States Senate.
some Of the silver Senators voted with
the Democrats against him, and he was
refused seat There is talk of reopen
ing the contest and he may yet be ad-
mitted. Meanwhile the present legisla-
ture is divided into two parts, both or
ganized and holding sessions. The ad-
herents of Addicks have what is called
the ''rump" legislature and OH Tuesday
this body elected its leader to the United
States Senate. The other body composed
of the Democrats and anti-Addicks Re-
publicans, elected Richard X. Kenny. a
silver Democrat, said to have rather
conservative financial views. the Repub-
licans refusing 10 vote, as they claim Du-
Pont 10 be the senator elect. 1t is a very
pretty kettle of fish, three men with GER
tificates, knocking at the Senate door,
which will open to but one, and perhaps
none of them.
Senator Pritcbard. Republican, was
reelected by majority of one in the
Ncrth Carolina legislature.
George G. Vest. Democrat. has been
reelected in Missouri. He has been in
the senate eighteen years.
Henry NJ. Teller, silverite, was re- cleo
ted almost unanimously in Colorado.
He has represented that state in the
senate since its admission in ls76. except
for about three years, during which he
was Secretary of the Interior, in Presi-
dent Arthur's cabinet. He is considered
the ablest of the silver senators.
Senator Hansbrough, Republican, of
North Dakota, succeeds himself
Boies Penrose, Republican, was elected
in Pennsylvania
After a prolonged fight the Illinois
Republican caucus unanimously nomi-
mated ex-Congressman VIM. f. Mason.
who is said to be the champion cam
paigner of the state.
VIM. 4. Harris, populist, has been
elected from Kansas to succeed VIM. A.
PETER.
orville II. Plat, Republican, reelected
from Connecticut.
James X. Jones, Democrat. reelected.
from Arkansas.
DIR. Gallinger, Republican, reelected.
from New Hampshire.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27
Child Found a Bear Cave.

DANvILLE, Pa, Jan. 20.-Little Elsie
Yarrow wandered away from her ho;ne.
near Germania. in the Black Forest, one
day last week, and all trace of her was
lost. Heavy SHOWS had fallen and
searching parties were organized by L.
sizes father. Tracks of the girls feet
were finally found. which led to bear =
den, where the child was found unco -
scious, though unharmed. The bear was
killed.
The child doubtless wandered to the
den in search of shelter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27
Reduced Rates to Washington on Accoun
of the Inauguration via Pennsylvania
Railroad


For the benefit of those who desire to
attend the ceremonies incident To the iTi-
auguration of President elect KcKinley
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will sell excursion tickets to Washington
March l, =, and 4, valid to return from
March to s, at the following rates =
From Pittsburg, $1,000; Uniontown
$1,000; Connellsville, $3.50; Greensburg
$3.50; Butler, $1,000: Allegheny Valley
junction. $1,000; Johnstown, $3.50; Al
toona. $3.50; Harrisburg. S5.06, and from
all other stations on the Pennsylvania
system at reduced rates.
This Inauguration will be most inter
esting event, and will undoubtedly at
tract large number of people from every
section of the country.
The magnificent facilities of the Penn
sylvania Railroad make this line the IA
vorite route to the national capital at all
times, and its enormous equipment and
splendid terminal advantages at Wash
ington make it especially popular on
such occasions.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

CONDITIONS are favorable to a gen.
eral improvement in the industrial
world, and the business world is only
awaiting the Inauguration of a Repub-
lican administration, the confidence it
carries with it, and a forward move
ment in the direction of protection, TO
take a new life. All this will be real
lied in very few weeks, and better
times may be expected with full assur-
ance of realization.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27
A Thermometer Free.

Warmers Safe Cure Co., of Rochester,
y. ", are sending out limited number
of accurate spirit thermometers gradual
ed from 20 degrees below zero to 40 de-
grees above and mounted on heavy Axe
inch card board, in red and green by
mail, free to any address on receipt of
cents in stamps to pay postage. To be
sure, this free distribution is intended to
advertise the celebrated Warmers Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure (see advertising
columns) but nevertheless the thermom-
eter will be found to bea useful as well
as ornamental article for the home or
office and well worth the little trouble
and expense of sending for it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

THE bubonic plague now epidemic
in India, through fears of contagion, is
attracting much attention throughout
the world. 1t is said TO bear very
close resemblance TO ague. The victim
first becomes dazed and distracted, and
then has headache of the severest type
and a burning thirst. The disease is
usually fatal, but if a patient survives
the first attack for five days he generlly
rpeOyprS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

A REMARKABLE tale is told of trial
in Kentucky, where it was officially
announced that all the men in the
courtroom would have to submit to a
search for weapons if they wished to
remain, that two barrels full of revolv-
ers were secured, and that couple of
spectators cried like children when
their weapons were confiscated. All
of which goes to show that the COM
plant about the destruction in advanc-
ing civilization Of all picturesqueness
in life is not entirely well founded.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27
Every Section Of the Country in Winters
Iciest Grasp.

CHICAGO. Jan. 25.-The people of Chi
csgo ere aroused today b take prompt
and generous action for the relief of the
two-score thousand destitute inhabitants,
whose suffering for want of fuel, food and
clothing has reached an extreme stage on
account of the cold weather which came
upon the city Saturday, increasing in in
tensity, until to-day it reached the lowest
point officially recorded in quarter of a
century.
Between and 7 this morning the
weather bureau in the Auditorium tow
or, where it is warmer than on the street,
scored 20 degrees below zero. Only once
in the history of the bureau-Dec. "A. 1872,
q below, has the temperature fallen
lower.
Mayor Swift issued proclamation this
afternoon, appealing in urgent language
to all who have the means to spare to
contribute at once money and supplies to
prevent the starvation and freezing of
unfortunate thousands. He uged the sub
scription of 10000 as being none too
much to afford the help needed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

THE Executive Committee of the Re
publican State League Of Clubs met in
Harrisburg on Thursday last. Wilkes
barre and Williamsport were the only
two places mentioned for the next con-
vention, and Williamsport won by a
vote of 20 to =, and Wednesday and
Thursday, the Sth and 9th of Septem-
ber, 1897, were fixed as the dates of the
convention.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

A NEW steamship company has been
organized in Yokohama, the vessels to
run from that city to San Francisco.
This is but another evidence of the
progress Japan is making, and indi-
Gates that she proposes 10 become a
power on the sea, as well as on the
land. The Pacific cable will undoubt-
edly soon be laid, and will be of valua-
BILE assistance in the conduct of the
great ocean traffic between Japan, the
islands of the Pacific, and the United
States. This country wants all the
trade she can get with Japan.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

ACCORDING tc the returns, as can
vassed by the Legislature, the plurality
of the Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor of Tennessee is II, 1863. 1t seems
strange that the experts who had
charge of the counting did not make
it an even $1,000 while they were at it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

"ME AND Jamie are about the only
two real Christians in this town. said
the old lady liz the story, ''and some
times have my doubts about Jamie" !"
1t is largely that way with the profess
sional reformers when they begin TO
call other people spoilsmen.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

IN THE last Cuban rebellion Ameri-
can citizens lost property valued at
slOO. 900, 900, and they will suffer in the
present war to greater amoupt- The
inconclusive hostilities that Spain is
dragging on are ruinous to herself and
a costly nuisance to Others.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

THE official statement of exports and
imports for December shows very clear
ly that the wave of prosperity is stead
lily approaching, and that the begin
ming of Republican rule is all that is
needed TO bring about rapid restora-
ton of the country's former prosperity.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

THE Republicans of Virginia and
Tennessee were cheated out of their
victory last year, but they can see III
the vigorous growth of their party the
coming regeneration of two great
States. and when it does come it will
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

JOHN SHERMAN's career shows that
a man need not be President in order
TO make American history of the high
est importance. A President lasts eight
wears at the outside, while Sherman's
tenure has been over forty years
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

"I am a soldier of the Rebellion. a
year ago was in bed all winter with
chronic rheumatism. Three doctors fail
ed to give me relief. Two bottles of Bur-
dock Blood Bitters put me on my feet.
1t is worth its weight in gold" w. b.
Knapp, Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., Mich.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27
Three Millions for a Book.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 20.-The
most expensive book that was ever pub
lished in the world is the official history
of the War of the Rebellion, which is
United States at cost up TO date of 81
324 23s. 1t will require at least three years
longer and the total cost undoubtedly
will reach nearly three millions of dollars.
1t will consist of liz volumes, includ-
sent free to public libraries, and l,347, ,99e
have been so distributed. The atlas costs
So. The remainder of the editions are
sold at prices ranging from 80 to 80 cents
per volume.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

THE fact that the deficit is about $50
600 day is tempered by the refiec-
ton that the number of days the peo-
nile will have to stand it is tapering off
beautifully.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

ITNAY be true, as reported, that Ma
ior Mckinley is having some difficulty
in forming his cabinet, but it Will be a
good one when it is done. And that is
all the people ask for.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

Ex Congressman w. A. Harris is con-
ceded to be in the lead for United States
Senator in Kansas. A new and strong
candidate was announced Satui day night,
however, says dispatch from Topeka, in
Ex-Governor John p. st. John. Though
a Probibitionist of National standing, he
is in accord with the Populists, and may
slip in as compromise.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

IL THE United States last year there
were IDS legal executions and lSi lynch
ings. Mob law appears to be on top.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

SENATOR Thurston, of Nebraska, has
been ordered by the Populist legisla-
ture of his State to vote for free silver.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

Consumption |
Outdoor life and Scotfs
Emulsion of Cod-livcr Oil with
Hypophosphites have ecred
thousands Of cases Of consump-
ton IN the early stages. They
cure old, advanced cases too;
but not so many, nor so prompt
~. When . case Is so tar ad-
van-ed that a cure cannot DC
made, even then SCOTT'S
EMULSION checks the rapid
ity Of the disease, relieves the
pains IN the chest reduces the
night s-Seats, and makes the
cough easier. In these cases It
comforts and prolongs ife.
Don't experiment with eures
that destroy the digestion. Fin
your faith to the one remedy
which has been THE STAN
DARD FOR OVER 20 YEARS.
Book about it free for the asking.
For sale by al druggists at SOC. and
500.
SCOTT & BOVINE, New York.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27
PENN AVE. & FIFTH ST.,
PITTSBURG, PA.

E. & B.
Observation-Disclosures
Stock Taking
Ends with January-account to be
taken of everything in the store
money is easier to count than goods
we've adopted such low price meas
ures as will clear all the surplus
stocks-convert them into cash quick
we're willing to take a loss on
choice goods to do this-we won't
carry over any surplus stocks
they've got to go-write now, soon as
you read this, for samples and see if
the way they're going doesn't inter
est you and your pocketbook more
than anything has for long time.
50-inch Mixed Suitings-all wool-that
We're half dollar, 25c.
40-inch all wool Diamond Checks, 25c.
40-inch all wool Bourette Suitings, 25e.
35-inch all wool neat mixtures, 20c.
Lot of all wool S1iting Mixtures, II to
80 inches wide, that were 75c, Sl.O0
and Sl.25-all at soc.
Ail-WoOl Black Goods at 25c, 35c, soc,
75c-all greatly reduced.
Nice Bright Plaids, 15c, 25c, 35c, soc,
75c-for waists or chiIdren's dress
es there never has been such a
chance to get like values for the
money.
All the surplus stocks in the store at
mark-down prices--write and tell u
what you're interested in and we'll
send samples that will show you we
mean business.
Get samples of the new 1897 wash
goods.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-27

= One lot of fine Towels, regular 10
and zoe kind at sc, Sc and l2lc each.
Send for samples of anything you
wish. We have il.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-09

lines lines S. SO per box California Lemons ms
75cG1Sl 50 for common to cnolce anu S@9
T1SR or fa FRUITs-Bananas 81 25a
. so bunch: Pineapples, $3Q5 per dozen,
Smyrna Figs. 13alic per lo' Feislaii
DRIED FRUITS-Following are the
prices furnished by the San Francisco
Fruit Exchange in carload lots:
Apricots-Fancy Moorparks, &C; choice
do C fancy g Peacses 81 Iranoas &C.,
choice, SC; standard, 412c: prime, 4c; peel
ed in boxes, &C. NectarineS-Fancy, &C,
choice, C; standard, C; prime c
&c; choice, &c; standard, 212c; prime re-, &C.
Apples-Evaporated SIC; sundried, 20212c.
Prunes-4 sizes 2G2Ac. F'igs-White. &c;
Black do. C. Plums-l12c for unpitted
Raisins-Carload lots, f. o. B. Fresno
In sacks or '50-fb boxes-Four-cro
loose, &c, 37crown loose &C; S Socf3Wn
Muscates 41Ac; dried grapes. C. In 2Oelo
boxes-Three-crown London layers, 81;
clusters, s; Dehesa clusters, $; Imperial
R-Dairy-Fancy, 1e@16l2c good
to choice 14d15c; lower grades, 11@13c.
Creamery-Fancy, 1Sc per fb; seconds,
161a6i17c per 10.
to good, 74712c; California Cream Ched-
dar. 1lm12c; Young America, S09c; East
ern. 140151ac per ID; Western 12G14c.
EGGS-101AM111ac per dozen for store and
12I14c per dozen for ranch; Eastern, liz
abe: Duck Eggs, 13c per dozen.
POULTRY-Live Turkeys--Gobblers, L
6l3c; Hens, 11412c per 10; BOOSTERS, s4Q
ers. 81 2513 SO for small, 81 50Q5 for large;
Fryers, $566; Hens. 50 SOFAS; Ducks, So Is
03 so for DID, S405 80 for young; Geese, 75c
0$1 per pair; Goslings, 15cQsl 25; Pigeons,
81 25di1 so per dozen.
GAME-NOminal.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-09
THE TAVERN OF CASTLE CRAC

The Tavern of Castle Crag was built
In the heart of the Sierras, almost at
the foot of Mount Shasta, and amid
the most picturesque mountain scenery
accessible to the tourist The eligible
ity Of the place selected was due to
rare combination of flowing water, in
spring mountain scenery and inviting
forests
The Tavern of Castle Crag, with its
splendid environment, it was believed
would appeal chiefly to those who seek
sumemr resort for health, recreation,
outdoor sports, sympathy with nature
and informal sociability. TO empha-
size this intention and signify the kind
OF invitation extended, the name TAV-
ERN of Castle Crag was chosen.
To avoid all implication of Sumptuous
accommodations or the tyranny Of So
cial Journalism, and to realize this orig
lnal conception, the management has
decided to make the Tavern of Castle
Crag distinctively family resort; and
especially attractive to those to whom
health. recreation and sympathy with
nature are paramount considerations.
To this end rooms on the first and sec
ond floors of this splendid taxeTn with
board viii be furnished at a monthly
rate of 500 a person; and rooms OH the
third floor with board at monthly
rate of $50 person.
The accommodations OF the Tavern
are first class in every particular It's
parlors and halls are elegant and spac-
ious. It's verandas are cool and invit-
ing, placing the guest always in the
presence of the most attractive noun
tain scenery to be enjoyed from the
balcony of any tavern in the world.
The opportunity for outdoor sports
embraces hunting, fishing, riding, BIZ
cycling, walking Oh mountain paths
and driving on picturesque roads. TIE
Tavern is located Immediately on the
main trunk line of the California &
Oregon Railroad, and is fourteen hours
ride from San Francisco, twelve hours
from Stockton, ten hours from Sacra-
mento, thirty hours from Los Angeles
and twenty-three hours from Portland.
The Tavern of Castle Crag is reached
from San Francisco and Sacramento
without loss of time. The train leaves
San Francisco at S o'clock D. M. arriv-
ing early the following morning for
breakfast, which is always ready upon
the arrival of the train. Returning. the
train time affords equal accommodate
ton. Thus both in going and in com
ing the comforts of the passenger and
the economy of his time have been
studied In brief, the Tavern of Castle
Crag realizes to its guests the perfect
ideal of that spring time in the high al
titudes of the Sierras which never be-
comes high summer, and is the com
Portable home Of pleasing recreation
and restful repoSe.
For particulars apply to
GEORGE SCHONEWALD,
Room 50, Union Trust Building, San
Francisco.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-09

Toe; Chuck Roast, 10c; Rump, Sc; Brisket,
Sc; Chuck Steak, 10c. Veal-Loin and Rib
Chops, 15c; Roast Veal, 12c Mutton-Leg,
110121ac Loin and Rib Chops, 1213c; Nut
ton Stew, Sc; Shoulder Chops, SC. Pork,
SG512c per ID: Corned Beef, SQ1212c; Sau-
sage, 121ac; Vienna Sausage, 15c; Bacon,
SQl3lac; Ham, 1212@1312c.
HAY AND GRAIN-Oat Hay, 5OGooc
per cwt; Alfalfa, first cutting, 45@50c; sec
ond and third cutting, 50G55c; whole Bar
ley, 95c; Ground Barley, 81 %; Feed Oats,
81 20G1 SO; Middlings, 90c; Bran, soc;
Straw, 50G55c; Corn, 81 10 per ctl; Cracked
Corn, 81 20.
GRANITE MINING CANDLES =
Wholesale 10 OF, 6Ac; II OF, &c; IA OF,
ELECTRIC LIGHT CANDLES =
CWholesale), 10 OF, sac; u OF, &c; II OF
CSC; is OF, NC.
coal OII4-(Wholesale) Pearl, lie; Star,
lie; Eocene, 19c; Elaine, 22c; Extra Star,
21c; Water White (bulkl, 1112c
GASOLIN E-(Wholesale) Stove Case
line, cases, lie; Stove Gasoline, bulk, 1l12c;
sc degree Gasoline, cases, 25c; IS degree
Gasoline, bulk, zoe; 63 degree Benzine,
cases, f6I2c; IS degree BenZine, bulk, lie.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-09
CITY DELINQUENT TAX LIST.


SECTION 50 OF THE CITY CHARTER
provides that on or within five days before
or after the first monday in June OF each
year, the Collector must publish the de-
Anquent list, which must contain the
names Of the persons and a description OF
the property delinquent, and the amount
of taxes and costs due, opposite each name
and description, with the taxes due on
personal property added to the taxes on
real estate where the real estate is liable
therefor or the several taxes are due from
the same person. The Collector must ap-
pend to and publish with the delinquent
list a notice that unless the taxes delln-
qGent, with the costs and percentages,
are paid the real property upon which
such taxes are lien will be sold at pubhc
auction, at a time and place designated
in the notice.
In compliance Herewith notice Is here
by given that unless the taxes delinquent
for the year 1867 on the following de-
scribed property, together with the penal
ties and costs, are paid, the property upon
which said taxes are lien will be sold on