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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-02-02
Children's Parties.

A word of warning on the subject
may not be amiss at this season. 1t is
impossible not to realize that the so
called pleasure of a ehildren's party
involves a very large measure of excite
ment both before and after the event,
so that, apart from the exposure to the
chances of "chill, aud improper food
and drink on the occasion, there is an
amount of wear, tear and waste attend
ing these parties which ought TO be es-
timated, and the estimate can scarcely
be a low one. It may seem ungraciOus
to strive to put limit on the pleasures
of the young, but il must not be forgot
ten that early youth is the period Of
growth and development, and that
anything and every ything that causes
special waste of organic material with
out a compensatory stimulus to nutri-
tiOn ought TO be avoided. Turning
from the ply steal dangers to the men-
tai aud nerve injuries inflicted upon
the growing organism, these are GER
tainly not 10 be disregarded. Excite
ment RACES in the little brain from the
moment the invitation has been reeeiv-
ed until after the evening. Sleep is
disturbed By dreams, and afterwards
the excitement does not sHbside until
days have elapsed. All the amuse-
ments Of young children should be un-
exciting, and as free as possible from
harmful infiuences.-Ledger.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-02-02
Bucklen's Arniea salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, COrns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or NO
pay required II is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price - cents per box. For sale at J
y. Snyder's Drug Store. Somerset, Pa,
or G. w. Brallier's Drug Store, Ber-
in. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-02-02
How She Managed 1t /.

ElIa-"He seemed to question me
with his eyes all the evening"
Hattie-"Then I suppose you used
your nos In answering him?r
Ella-"on the contrary, Iwaited un-
til he found his voice, and then. Don't
you think my engagement ring Is low.
ly, dsar?n-Chisago New
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-02-02
To Our Customers.

Chamberlain's Cough RI smedy is the
best cough syrup we have ever used
ourselves or in our families. w. II.
King, Isaac p. King and many others
in this vicinity, have also pronounced
it the best. All we want is for people
to try it and they will be convinced.
Upon honor, there is no better that we
have ever tried, and we have used many
kinds.-R a. BLAKE & Son, General
Merchants, Big Tunnel, Va. Sold by
all druggists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-02-02

Mr.. F. c. Helbig, prominent drug
gist of Lynehburg, Va, says: zone
Of our citizens was cured of rheuma-
tism of two years standing, By one bot
tie of Chsmberlsin's Pain Balm. This
liniment Is famous for its cures of
rheumatism; thousands have been de-
lighted with the prompt relief which it
affords. For sale by sill druggist.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-02-02

One having a fancy for preserving
naturafil overs may do 50 by dipping
them into melted paraiiine. The mix
ture should be only warm enough to
remain fluid. Hold the flowers by the
stems, which should be free from all
except the natural moisture; dip them
in the fluid, give them a quick turn to
remove the air cells, and place in glass
until the coating becomes firm.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-02-02
a Surprise to the Village.

The Atlanta Constitution says: A dis
tinguished author visited his old home
in Georgia the other day. "DOn't you
know that man on the post Office
steps" citizen said to an old inhabl-
tant, indicating lhe author.
II can't say as does, " sid the man,
afler he bad looked well at the author.
"Well, that's so-and-sO-who used to
live around here; he's a great man
now
OnpOssibler' exclaimed the old in
habitant, chow could he ever mount
ter anything: Why, he use ter tote
water ter my mulesr'
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-02-02
DON'T!

might have just the mostest fun
II 'twasn't for word,
think the very worstest one
AT ever have heard.
wish at Il 'ud goaway,
But I'm afraid II won't.
Is'pOse 'aut'Il always stay
That awful word OF s.don't-
It's ~iO3't you make a bit Of Doise,"
And "dOn't go out Of doors"
And "don you spread your stock OF toys
About the parlor fioOrs,"
And don't you dare play In the dust"
And '.don't you tease the cat
And 'don'tyou get you're othing mnsscd, -
And don't" do this and that
It seems TO me I never found
A thing I'd like 10 do,
Bat AT there's sOmeonefelse around
Ats got don't" or two.
An Sanday-'at's the day at 'dOn'r'
Is worst Of all the seven.
Oh, goodness. hui hope there woa't
Be any ~don'tsn in heaven,
NIXON WATERMAN.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-02-02
Too Good a Boy.

Mamma-"Now, Edward, the best
portions of the fowl are for the guests,
so what are you going to say when
ask you what you will have?"
Edward-"Just a few OF the feathers,
If you please. New York Life.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-02-02
Carrying a Flattery Too Far.

The Doctor. ats twins, sir"
Young Husband. 81 might have
known it; it's my wife's hobby that
two can live as eheaply as one. Tit
Bits.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-02-02

1t is not often that a physician rec
ommends patent medicine; when he
does, you may know that it is good
one. DR.. ]. p. Cleveland, Glasgow
Va, writes II have used Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and niarrhel
Remedy in my practice and it has
proven to be an excellent remedy, where
a thorough course of medicine had
failed with me. recommend it to my
patients every time for colie and diar-
rhgA." Many other progressive ply
sieians recommend and use this rem
edy, because it always cares and cures
quickly. Get a bottle and you will
have an excellent doctor in the house,
for all bowel complaints, both for chill
dren and adults. For sale by all drug
gists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-02-02

~ w oAAch ~ ~" u" N-eg
was afflicted with eatarrh last au-
tumn. During the month Of October [
could neither taste nor smell and could
hear but little. Ely's Cream Balm
cured it.-Msrcus Geo. Shauiz, R4h-
way, Nj.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-02-02

When you are suffering from Catarrh
or Cold in the head you want relief
right away. Only 10 cents is required
to test it. Ask your druggist for the
trial size of Ely's Cream Balm, or buy
the soc. size. We mail 1t.
TT - pDnL
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-02-02

Is 1T burn? Use DIR. Thomas Ec-
lectrie OIL. A cut? Use Thomas Es
leetrie Oil. At your druggists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-02-02

/, IsUs Z. 4i1 4I6i1hlSEl-AT-LAW,
h SOMERSET Penn'a-
= e1.tis.ss e1.t..a..5.., - ..sd N ma aaenty.
Evening star., 1898-11-19
The Labor mmisssiOu.

Probably the best results will flow from
the plan adopted by the labor commission
Of distributing the work of Investigation
among several subcOmmiSsions, classified
according to certain lines OF Industrial en-
terprise. By this means tha entire field can
be covered in a minimum of time in the
preliminary surveys, while the whole body
can reserve TO itself reyisionary power and
nnal decisions on the specific recommenda-
uCns which are to be made to Congress a [
the conclusion of the work. Striking and
valuable results ought to flow from the
ldDors of such body, working along the
lines lald down by the act of Congress un-
der which it is constituted. The country
with its varied interests and pursuits. at
fords complicated situation to the inyesti-
gator. Conditions vary with states, and
more broadly with sections. Climatic and
racial differences intervene TO prevent the
adoption of general formulas respecting the
condition of the workingman in his rela-
tions 10 his employer and TO society in gen.
erdl- Specific details are TO be considered in
every branch of the inquiry. II is doubtful
whether any universal rem. .dy can be de-
vised to allay the evils which apparently
exist here and there throughout the coun-
try, because OF the Intervention of state
jurisdictions as Wall as local barriers in
sentiment and prejudice. But it will be a
material advantage if by the inquiry now
starting the specific evils can be detected
in their true bearings. 1t is the first step
toward reform TO find out exactly what is
to be reformed.
Evening star., 1898-11-19
4 Brave Southern Newspaper.

The editorial of the Charleston News and
Courier from which The Star on Thursday
made a liberal extract is the most cogent
and courageous deIiyerance that has yet
appe lred on the subject of the latest South
Carolina riot. 1t is subject worthy of gen.
erdl journalistic pride and felicitat tion that
a newspaper situated as the News and COu
rier is should rise completely to a most
grave occasion 1t is one thing. and an
easy thing, to speak at a distance in de-
nunciation of such an act but it is another
and a very different thing TO speak as this
South Carolina journal does right at the
door of the occurrence. and almost directly
20 the faces of the perpetrators of the
crime
The News and Courier speaks for the
credit of the state. and individually for the
credit of the whole south. 1t is a southern
Newspaper, interested in the soUth's well
fare, sensitive as to the south's good name.
and familiar with the south's difficulties
and fnfirmities 1t speaks. therefore. by
authority and with information. And it
speaks plainly. There is no half-hearted
tone about its utterances. There is no
covert cOddling of the murderers. There is
no suggestion of excuse for the MOB on any
account. With the facts all stated and it's
words well chosen. the News and Courier
denounces the riot at Phoenix a disgrace
to civilization; and it protests against such
riots in the name of humanity.
Will these brave words bear fruit? Let us
hope that they may. These crimes cannot
he corrected from without the south. The
uuartering of federal troops at Phoenix or
at Wilmington would serve no good purpose
in the end. No useful government in this
country. city, state or national, could rest
upon bayonets. If the sentiment of the
people at any point becomes vitidted and
needs correction, the correction must cone
through other agencies than those of mere
physical force. Force may be necessary to
restore order, but when it becomes neces-
sary to preserve order. popular government
in such locality is of course. out of the
question
The race problem is a most difficult one,
but by no means impossible of solution
upon humane and peaceable lines. The peo-
ole of the south have shown theselves equal
10 many things, and should show them
selves equal TO this thing. In their best
estate they are both brave and generous,
ard they owe it especially to themselves to
keep their rowdies in the background and
Under control.
Evening star., 1898-11-19
Hold the Philippines,

FROM the London Mail November 81.
Today, in the November elections. the
American people have to pronounce a pre-
liminary verdict upon Mr.. Mckinley and
his policy. Perhaps for the first time prea
international issues depend upon the direc-
ton which that verdict takes If II he
favorable, the Philippines will certainly be
retained by America; if unfavorable. there
will be some possibility Of the retrocession
of these rich islands to Spain. And there
fore the American people should remem-
ber what they are doing when they make
their fatefu choice.
Every consideration of duty should COM
pei the annexation of the PHILIPPINES by
the United States The Americans have
overthrown the Spanish government, and
they cannot leave anarchy in its place
They must do in the far east what Eng
land is doing in Egypt. 1t is said indeed.
by some that as the American has no ex-
perience in colonial government he will not
be able to administer the new colonies
but this Is an argument of theorists who
do not grasp the great gracticai CAPACITY
of our cousins across the water. If the
Philippines were wholly abandoned or If
only Luzon We're retained by the United
States a scramble for coaling stations
would infallibly begin, and the peace of
the world would be gravely endangered AS
1t Is, with British support, America has
nothing to fear. The German press NAV
scold, but Kaiser William Is too shrewd a
man to countenance any unfriendly act
toward the United States which might i'm.
peril the Anglo-German rapproache
The American commissioners in Paris
have shown exemplary patience in dealing
with the procastinating tactics of Spain.
They have been courteous and forbearing
as beloved men who were negotiating with
a weak power. But there is not the small
est reason to suppose that they win abate
their demands. unless, indeed, the repub.
lican party sustains a marked rebuff at
the polls.
Evening star., 1898-11-19
Popularity of the Conduit System.

In explanation Of the delay in beginning
the work Of equipping the lexington car
line with the underground electric system
II is said that there has been serious diff
Guilty in securing the ne cessary iron for the
construction. The establishments which
produce the yOkes, boxes, rails, etc, are
working overtime TO meet the orders which
are flowing IN upon them from all sections
of the country and to cope with this emer-
gency the local company was obliged to
divide the job among five different mills.
The iron is now being received and placed
along the line and it is not to be doubted
that within few weeks the active opera
tions will be in progress.
Aside from the direct local concern in this
prospect, there is reason for Washington
ians TO feel proud of the facts which this
state of affairs discloses. The extraorGi-
nary demand for the iron work of this
character which has thus choked the mills
aan come from no other cause than gen.
eral awakening of the cities 10 the value
Of the underground electric system as the
ideal method of street car propulsion. It is
inconseiyable that much of this material is
going into cable roads. which have now
been distanced antiquated. Yokes are
needed in but one other form of traction
od. which has proved such remarkable
success in every feature that it is decidedly
the favorite form of construction.
Washington deserves great credit for this
awakening to the possibilities of the under
ground method. The fight here against the
overhead trolley was noted in ali parts OF
the country. Its success has been felt in
every city. New York was encouraged by
the exclusion of the trolley from Wash
ingtOn's streets to persist in the struggle
there for better methods and for d coa-
tinued rejection of the trolley. Washington
first demonstrated the American success
OF the conduit plan. Its adoption from
Buda Pesth was regarded at first as GER
tain 10 fail, but from that small beginning
came many miles of conduit roads, as near
the ideal as the most exacting citizen could
desire.
1t is not to be questioned that from this
conspicuous example of patience and per-
sisteEt demand fo- the best that invention
will afford has arisen d movement toward
conduit construction all over the country.
Gable roads are giving place to electrical
lines and the trolley wires are coming down
not in the degree which should be required
by the people but still fast enough to war
rant the belief that the fight has at last
been won. The conduit road has not only
been demonstrated to be an entire success
mechanically, but its initial cost has been
steadily reduced as time has perfected the
processes of construction. and the financial
objection to its adoption which at first kent
mary companies from going - the better
system now finds less basis.
Evening star., 1898-11-19
a Tale of Three State.

The fresh outbreak among the coal
miners in Illinois was to be expected. Law
and order are at a discount in the state.
The governor, who is charged under oath
with executing the law. sets il aside ,,-;th
a fiamboyant proclamation, and in aYac,
announces the policy of every fellow for
himself and devil take the hindmost Tbo
miners on strike and the miners seekine,
work take notice and guide by him. The
strikers. assured Of his sympathy. arc
shooting their way along. The men seeking
work. denounced by him, are replying with
their guns. 1t Is all very discreditable bnt
all very logical when Mr.. Tanners example
is remembered.
In three states now a condition of af
fairs exists which 1t Is impossible to con-
slider without a feeling of shame and ap-
prehension- In Illinois the governor, a re-
publican, not only neglects his duty bui
becomes an inspiration to the lawless.
After Yirden. nearly any outrage by the
Evening star., 1898-11-19

lawless element may be expected. so long
as he remains in office. He seems ambi-
tious both to please and to lead the enc
mics of order, and in any locality they
comprise a ready lot of followers.
In North Carolina, Governor Russell,
republican, native of the state and no
mere adventurer, submits to arson and
murder and the revolutionary overturning
of city government. With ample notice
of what was coming, he took no steps TO
prevent the outTages. With abundant time
since the outrages were committed to
sert himself, he has not chirped. If he is
at present in the state and in possession
of his office, it is not known from any de-
liverance proclaiming the majesty of the
law and his purpose in future to uphold
and enforce the law. Helpless and defense
less citizens are hiding in the woods
through fear for their lives
In South Carolina, Governor Ellerbe,
democrat, meets the spirit of lawlessness
in that state in way which the leading
democratic journal of the state denounces
as imbecile. Appealed to by a citizen who
has been run out of the state by a mob,
the governor replies by assuring the man
of protection, but advising him to stay
away.
And so it goes. 1t is not a question of
section, nor of politics now, but one of
the agencies of law and order against those
ofthe mob-of the protection of life and prop
erty against the passions and prejudices of
those who raising aloft the banner of
right and justice outrage in their fury
every canon of sympathy and humanity.
Evening star., 1898-11-19

state boards campaign will have. A letter
has been addressed to each of the corpora
tions and persons who rave been found to
be contributing to the streams condition.
requesting that steps be taken at once
either to divert the objectionable material
from the stream else to purify it before
ii is permitted to flow into the river. 1t is
officially believed that most of those who
are thus spotted will adopt one or the other
method. 1t is assumed that the offenders
are often unconscious of the enormity of
the evils which they are perpetrating. If,
however this moral suasion fails to produce
the desired effect abatement orders will be
issued and the offenders will be prosecuted
If they fail to obey them
1t Is to be hoped that this campaign will
result in material If not a total, diversion
of this dangerous filth from the streaD.
Philadelphia is large enough and important
and rich enough to have water supply
lar above suspicion, and it is matter be-
yond local concern that the evils which are
at present involved in the condition of the
Schuylkili should be eliminated forthwith.
Moral suasion, however, is not to be relied
upon to any extent in such an effort. Those
who contribute to the pollution of streams
nave been found. as a general rule, TO be in
diHerent to arguments which rest upon the
health of others than themselves. The
courts can effect more results by far than
any process of gentle admontion, although,
Oh course, 1t is proper that the offenders
should be given an opportunity to do their
duty to the community without pressure.
Yet the evil IS sufficiently menacing to war
rant more active measures than have yet
been taken in this case
Evening star., 1898-11-19
Pollution of the SchuyIkifi.

fhiladelpEas struggle with the polluted
Schuylkill river has entered new phase.
While the city councils are discussing with
out conclusive action the subject Of fltra-
ton the river continues in its state of foul
ness, the morbidIty rate continues high and
the city seeks relief. The secretary Of the
state board of health has undertaken to
abate the nuisances along the river as far
as possible. and to this end he has had A
survey made of the entire length of the
stream He finds that there are no less than
Ill establishments-both commercial and
dOmestic-from which polluting refuse
flows into the river. This is not a surpris-
ingly large number when the area of the
Schuylkill watershed and the density of its
population are taken into account. The
river flows through the counties of Mont
gomery, Chester. Berks and Schuylkill. On
its banks are such cities and towns as Potts
vile, Phoenixville, Norristown Birdsboro'
West Leesport, Hamburg. Auburn and
Reading, the last named being the largest.
These represent an active manufacturer.
district. 1t is natural to suppose that a
tremendous quantity of polluting matter
flows hourly into the stream, in such con-
dition, indeed, that no reliance can be placed
in the publication process by which some
rivers cleanse themselves by aeration in
their flow.
These III points of pollution are deemed
dangerous to the health of those who use
the river water for drinking purposes
Were the number reduced by half, and by
half again. it would be large enough to
cause Philadelphia reasonable apprehension
1t remains now to be seen what effect the
Evening star., 1898-11-19
China's Retreat.

Certain signs of China's retrogression
continue to come to this part of the world.
A few days ago word was received of the
treacherous manner in which Chang Yui
Yuan, former minister to this country,
had been put away" by orders of the dow
ager empress. He had been sentenced to
death for his interest and perhaps COM
plicity in the reform movement, but at the
earnest solicitation of the British and
Japanese diplomats he had been exiled in
stead to distant province. While on his
way with his retinue he and all but one of
his servants We're murdered by a runner,
an agent of the dominant faction. The
surviving servant escaped and reached a
friendly port, where he told the story.
Now the report is received that Kom Yak
a rebel chief was recently killed by a
resort to a method which smacks strongly
of the widest days of ancient times. He
was decoyed by magistrate who pretend
ed to be his friend to an opium dive and
there, while the two were smoking peacea-
bly, together, a secret trap was dropped
and kcm Yak was precipitated into a cellar
hlIed with armed soldiers, who quickly dis
patched him. Tales of such bloody and
harbarous dOings are constantly arriving
The latest addition to the account of the
nations bachslidins is less tragic, but no
less suggestive. 1t is related that the
government has notified all applicants for
the military service that they will here
after lie examined in archery and stone
singing In these days of smokeless DOW
der, dynamite, lOng-range rifles, armor
plate and electricity such decree taken
in connection with the recent reaction from
advancement, means only that China is
determined To force herself back into the
obscurity from which she seemed Il short
time ago about to emerge
Evening star., 1898-11-19

1t might perhaps be we'll for the United
states to try the vanishing indemnity plan
on Spain, and see how it works in effecting
a disposition to hurry through with the
Paris peace conference. This could be op-
Grated by proposing plainly to Spain that
this country will pay her. say, s25. .G00, 600
fcr the Philippines, in lieu of the debt of
the Islands, and that this sum would be re-
duced by $1,0oO,000 a day for each and
every day of delay in the signing of the
peace treaty by the commissioners, due to
Spanish hesitation and shuffling