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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-27
An Empty Sack Cannot Stand Up
right"

Neither can poor, weak thin blood
nourish and sustain the physical sys-
ten. For strength Of nerves and mus
eIes there must be pure, rich, vigorous
blood. Hoods Sarsa parilla is the
standard preparation for the blood and
its many remarkable cures and the fact
that it does everybody good who takes
il prove it is just what you need ifyOu
are weak and langsid.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-27
The Blind Sparrow.

There was a cOmmotiOn in the apple
tree, where the sparrows had cOngre-
gated in great numbers, and with more
than usual demonstrations of interest
in the first flight Of a young sparrOw
family. They seemed greatly excited,
uttering strange notes of wonder or OF
fear, as if something were out Of the
regular order.
One of the young birds was standing
on the edge Of the nest timidly hutter-
ing its wings, while the others urged
it to flight, both by precept and by ex-
ample When the poor thing finally
ventured to use its wings, it fell down
fluttering to the ground.
Ruby picked it up tenderly, and,
trying to soOthe its distress, she dis
covered that it had no eyes. The head
was otherwise perfect, but where the
eyes should have been, it was curious
~ smooth, with no signs of even en-
bryotic orbs of vision.
Here was strange freak Of nature,
curiosity, to be sure, but a sad fate for
the poor little sparrow to be blindl
What chance could blind bird have
TO make its way in the world?
Ruby placed 1t carefully in basket,
where the old birds brought food to it
for several days, until il gained
strength and courage to try its wings
in an upward flight
Then there was a curious school of
methods in our back yard. All the
sparrow colony seemed interested in
the blind bird, and evinced considera-
BILE wit or wisdom in their plans for
teaching it how to reach the tree where
so many of them mad their home.
Relays Of sparrows were perched
upon a bush, the fence, the tree, all
making plaintive calls, which the blind
bird answered. After many efforts il
succeeded in reaching the first group
of its friends, and they received it with
great demonstrations of delight Sue
cess brought courage, and in few
hours it had reached the tree, guided
by the calls of its comrades
The blind bird is full grown now,
but dependent upon the neighbOrly
offices of its friends, which tiy down
with it evey day into the grass under
the apple tree, and the afflicted bird
waits patiently, while they feed it with
the crumbs that we leave there, and a
few bugs and worms by way of relish.
Our Animal Friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-27

Your nerves are composed OF the
same material as those who have been
cured by Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer.
II is your fault if you continue to suf-
fer from nerve trouble. For sale at
Garman's Drug Store, Berlin, Pas
and Mountain & Sons Drug Store
Confluence. Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-27

A soft corn can be cured by placing
tuft Of cotton wool, saturated with olive
oil, between the toes and renewing II
every day. The corn viii very soon
disappear.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-27

The fellow who begins by lendings4n
ear to Establishment is apt tOend by
losing his head completely
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-27

The best way TO get to the top IS to
begin st the bottom, and then Just turn
things upside down.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-27

Takes the burn OUT, hea's the wound
eures the pain. Dr.. Thomas Eelsetric
oil. the household remedy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-27

The woman who wears new dress
IA usually satisfied with her surround
ings.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-09-27

When doctors fail, try Burdoek Blood
Bitters. Cures dyspepsia, constipation;
invigorates the whole system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Is N Free Port Requiredf

Although the proposition to settle the
Alaskan boundary dispute by the grant to
Canada of free port facilities in the Ameri-
can territory may prove the long-sought
answer to an embarrassing international
conundrum. yet it must be handled by this
government with the grayest care to pre-
vent future trouble II is now declared
that the present proposition did not in fact
come from Great Britain. but was a re-
newai by the United States of plan ad-
vanced by it before the joint high commits
sion last winter. offering to Canada the
privilege of leasing a port in the American
territory. That offer was rejected at the
time. Canada insisting upon a territorial
settlement OF the case and refusing 10 re-
duce her claims to their true basis of the
need Of a commercial outlet from the Klon-
dixie region to the sea II this be true.
that the United States Is the sponsor of
the scheme. its acceptance by Great Brit
ain would involve that country in no de-
gree Of admission that the American terri
torial claims are valid. In approaching
this solution Of the difficulty the officials
or this government should act and doubt
less IRE acting. with great circumspection.
To throw open port 10 Canada. either by
the grant Of special privileges or by lease
would be TO exempt her from the tariff
laws in a particular place for the benefit
Of a particular region, IN order 10 silence
her claims TO territory. Is it worth while
20 yield rs much 10 quiet a demand which
this government feels assured could not
stand the scrutiny of L fair arbitrator?
There H. only one ground upon which the
free port proposition can safely be given
force. II must be upon a temporary basis
10 begin with. pending the completion by
Canada OF such overland transportation
facilities as are contemplated and are
necessary TO permit communication be-
tween the gold fields and the southern
travel lines. Then. again. {, must be en-
phahcniiy declared by this country and ae-
cepted by Canada that the grant In not ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Street Crowds and Strikes.

A growing feature of all strikes, and by
far their most distressing and alarming
feature is the effect on the young and I'M
mature portion of the population All the
crowds are sweIled by half-grown boys. ana
1t often happens that collisions are preclp-
ftated by the daring and excuses of mere
lads They are the representatives OF
neither side They have no comprehension
of the issues at.stake. They may not them
selves be innately vicious. But. attracted by
a street gathering. they are easily in
fluenced by the excitement prevailing, and
without a thought throw themselves into
the controversy. They are liable to operate
as the lighted match on train of powder,
and cause widespread destruction and dis
tress.
In Cleveland on Tuesday the only fatal
affair recorded was the killing of boy of
seventeen. And it was afterward insisted
that he had done no wrong. But the streets
were full of children who had been pelting
passing cars with stones. and when re-
Spouse was made by conductor with his
pistol this saddest of tragedies occurred.
An innocent child. it is alleged paid PEN
atty for the transgressIoHs of others.
In New York and Cincinnati there are
strikes by boys for boys The youngsters,
copying the example of their elders. are in
organized activity for the redress Of griev-
anCes. and are showing themselves TO be no
mean generals in the field They have their
extremist faction and their conserva-
tive faction. and excuses are commit
ted by the one and deplored by the other.
as in the cases of children of older
growth The ocular way in which por-
ton Of the local press is treating the situa-
,iOn in New York does not hide the very
serious fact that the spirit of disorder
quickly spreads and finds its way with lit
tie encouragement.
To moral on the times is trite, and.
alas. cheap. We are SO accustomed to agi-
tauOn. and have shown ability to sur
vive 80 much of it. that outbreaks here and
there on this subject or that. are not suffi-
GENTLY considered in the aspect of their
tendency. But that the rising genera ton of
any country can be made familiar with
sceres of violence as against scenes of
order without injury to the citizenship of
that country and its institutions is impos-
s;ble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Hudson Bay Company's Old Lease

Senator Perkins of California, who has
just returned to this country from Alaska,
is quoted in the news dispatches today in
comments or the Alaskan boundary ques-
ton in a manner which must appeal en-
barraSsingly to Sir Charles Topper and
other fiercely assertive Canadians who can
see justice whatever in the American
claims. He declares that England has al
ready virtually admitted the force of the
American claims to the seacoast territory.
At one time the Hudson Bay Company was
practically Canada. Its operations were
both commercial and political. 1t dom
mated the dominion and its acts were re-
garded as law if approved by the govern
ment at London. There is now on record
somewhere. according to Senator Perkins,
a lease executed by the Hudson Bay Com
pany with the government of Russia per-
hitting the company to enter and use as
though in ownership, for a period of ten
years. the very territory now in contro-
versy. That lease was renewed for a sec
ond period of ten years. If this lease was
ratified by the British government, or was
permitted to serve as binding obligation
upon the sem-official organization which
then so closely represented British sover-
eighty in Canada, it is very plain indeed
that at the time of its execution the au-
thorities at London had no doubt as to the
sovereignty of Russia over the coast terri
tory. 1t is now acknowledged by Canada
that the United States is entitled to all it
bought from Russia: that is to say. all
Russia was entitled to sell. Accordingly
the controversy turns upon the extent of
Russian sovereignty along the coast. 1t
would be interesting now to present this
lease in evidence. despite the fact that the
proofs of American sovereignty are already
preponderant and sufficient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
The New Army.

The enlistment OF volunteers yesterday
aggregated 622 the highest number yet
reached In this latest effort Of the govern
ment to Increase the army. The increases
from day TO day have shown that the tide
of response to the call for troops is rising.
Recruiting agencies are being opened in
places heretofore remote from the centers
OF activity, and thus the men from the coun-
try districts are being brought into the SER
vice. Many splendid specimens Of manhood,
who have within them the elements of adj
mirable soldiers. are unwilling to go to the
expense of journey to a recruiting town,
with the chance that they may be rejected
for some deficiency. Travelling recruiting
officers are securing these men, who are
eager to enter the service, and are thus
speedily bringing the new organizations up
TO their maximum strength. The daily re-
ports from the enlistment depots arc In no
sense encouraging 10 those citizens who
have gloomily predicted after the Distress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Millinery Department.

The half dozen or so Women's
Trimmed Hats remaining, including
couple of handsome imported
ones, will be closed out tomorrow at
the uniform price of five dollars.
They are as follows:
1 Imported White Hat. generously trimme, in
Illusion black velvet ribbon and three large tseta
silk pempons.
Reduced from $500 to $500
1 Imported Pink Toque made Of satin braid AMI
trimmed with rGses. foliage and white Illusion.
Reduced from $500 to $500.
madr Black Hat. trimmed in black aud white
silk, black wings and violets.
Reduced from SI2oo to $500.
White Tuscan Braid Hat trimmed with plated
liberty silk, blue taffeta ribbon and white quilts
Reduced from SI2oo to $500.
1 Black six Brussels Net Toque trimmed in
black velvet ribbon and wings.
Reduced from SI25 so to $500.
Leghorn Hat, trimmed in mousseline, lace and
wings.
Reduced from $1,000 to $500.
All Untrimmed Hats have been re-
duced to Sc each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
The Assassination of Heureaux

The assassination of President Heureaux
OF San Domingo closes an adventurous ca
reer He had been reelected four times 10
the highest office. serving continuously
since 1Ss2 To put the case more accu-
rately. he became the despot of San Do
mingO in 1882 and has held the position by
force ever since. In accordance with the
tendency which prevails in the half-deveI-
oped republics of the south, insurrection
has been an incessant threat throughout
MS administration But, unlike his presi-
dental colleagues of the Spanish American
republics, Heureaux has invariably con-
quered his enemies. RevoIts against his
rule have been suppressed so speedily that
1t has become an extremely hazardous en-
terprise to attempt to overthrow him or to
seek his life He has conquered all his
enemies through sheer force. aided by a
craft which has marked him as an ex-
traordinary man He did not hesitate to
employ assassination when an opponent be-
came too bold or too powerful On one oc-
casiOn. when Castillo minister of war.
showed signs of organizing rebellion. Heu-
reaux sent word to Jose Estay. governor
Of the province in which the minister was
operating. commanding him to kill Cas-
tillo. Estay halted at this order, but his
son shot at the minister and missed him.
though killing Castillo's son. Heureaux
later contrived to persuade the minister to
return to the capital with Estay as pris-
oner. charged with having sought to muir
der Castillo. This ruse succeeded. The
minister was forthwith executed for trea-
son and the governor was quietly disposed
Of as a warning TO all other governors 20
obey the presidential commands more i'm
plicitly and successfully. Heureaux was
earnest in his hope that San Domingo
might flourish through the aid of foreign
capital and he constructed railroads and
telegraph lines 10 develop the resJurces of
the country. But the atmosphere of irsur-
recttou and the fear of administration
kept investors away, and the republic has
remained in obscurity save for the recur-
renee of such tragedies as that now re-
ported II may be expected that the assas-
sination Of the president will lie followed
by upheavals as long-suppressed aspirants
FOR power step forward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27

tended in exchange for territory. or In sup
preston of territorial claims or in the ex-
tension of unique commercial privileges as
by right. The peculiar geographical situa-
ton must be plainly accumulated. Canada
is at present bottled up in the gold region
She has only an unimproved sea-coast out
let, which is at present of no use what
ever and is not likely ever to become avail
able \ long barren stretch of country must
be crossed by a railroad which will cost
a vast sum and on which freight charges
will be very high. Thanks to the foresight
of Secretary Seward, the United States
owns not only the sealing grounds and a
large area of gold bearing lands in Alaska,
but it holds the key to the trade through
the water approaches to the practicable
trails. Without an ocean outlet Canada is
more or less at the mercy of the United
States as to the Klondike trade unless she
can establish her very questionable claim
to territory along the coast. To grant her
the advantages of a free port, therefore,
should be particularized solely as special
favor. perhaps temporary in its operation,
in recognition of the extraordinary geo
graphical predicament in which the do
minion is placed.
In any event the privilege of free trade
should be limited to goods which are con-
signed from the ocean to Canadian terri
tory. thus utilizing the entrance harbor
solely as a means of overcoming the OBJ
stacle presented by the strip of American
territory. Thus a free port, or a Cana
dian port under lease, would serve as
bridge for strictly Canadian goods. Any
other method of granting this favor to the
dominion would involve this government
in endless complications. The question
arises whether the situation is sufficiently
acute in it's threat of strain in our inter-
national relations to warrant the mourning
of these risks and to justify this abrupt
departure from our established tariff prac-
tees. That question can doubtless best be
answered by those officials who are most
completely in touch with the situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27

ing experiences of last summer the govern
ment would not be able to recruit its regi-
ments even for the regular service. 1t
seems that the mistakes of last year are
now guiding the army commanders into
more efficient lines of action. There are no
enormous camps. and the smaller ones are
far better arranged and maintained upon a
more sanitary basis. The officers are being
selected under the immediate supervision of
the War Department, and do not reflect as
many standards of choice as there are
states III the Union. Many of the recruits
are veterans of the Spanish war. All are to
be armed with the army rifle, the ''Krag,"
and supplied with smokeless powder Cooks
are enlisted at higher pay than was form
erly given to the men from the ranks who
were assigned to this duty. The foods sup
piled are better and more carefully handled.
In other respects the work is progressing
upon more satisfactory because more syste-
matte lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Gold Democrats In 1900.

The opinion is expressed that the con-
tinued domination of the democratic party
by Mr. Bryan and his friends makes more
than likely the nomination next year again
of a presidential ticket by those democrats
who believe in the gold standard. Did the
campaign of 1896 teach nothing on this
point?
The Indianapolis convention of that year
was well attended and gave promise of
large results. The ticket nominated was
an excellent one. and on personal grounds
commanded the respect of all parties Cen
era1 Palmer and General Buckner were old
men, but both were we'll known throughout
the country, and each had a conspicuous
public service to his credit. Moreover the
ticket was a picturesque association of the
Blue and the Grey, and appealed pleasantly
to popular sentiment on the subject OF the
reconciliation of the sections.
But as the campaign progressed it became
plain enough that democratic votes cast for
that ticket would be thrown away To be
effective they must be cast for the repub-
lican ticket. The necessity was to offset
the effect of the republican boilers of the
west, who had put up no ticket of their own
but were giving direct support to Mr..
Bryan. AS consequence many gold demo-
Gratis who at the outset had intended voting
for the indianapolis ticket reconsidered
their intention and voted for Mckinley and
Hobart. Just how many did this can never
be known, but the gold democrats them
selves claim that they saved the day for the
republicans.
In allowing this claim the question comes
up, Why should the gold democrats put up
a separate ticket next year? Why imperil
sound money success by division of sound
money strength? Why not, as in 1886,
make their votes count for all that they
may be worth? If Mr.. Bryan is renominat-
ed. silver will again be his issue, and again
such republicans as are opposed to the gold
standard will support him. They will not
be as numerous before, but in whatever
numbers they may be they will not make
nomination of their own. They will make
their votes count double by not only with
holding them from the republican ticket
but by casting them for the democratic
ticket Why should not the gold demo-
Gratis do as much for sound money?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Black Goods Department.

2S yards 42-irch MohIir and Wool Creponette.
Reduced from So - S1.25 FOR piece.
rs yards 45-inch SILK aud Wool Black and White.
Reduced from 1874 to 81 % for piece.
Is yards 43-inch Mohair and Wool Crepon. Re
duced from s1SI to 15c. for piece.
3 yards 4S-inch Wide Vale Atwood Cheyot Re
duced from "a so to 81. % for niece.
yard 5o-inch All-wool cheviot. Reduced from
81. rs 15c. for piece.
liz yards 42nch Atwood Camels Hair GTena-
dine. Reduced from 81 SIS to :oc fer piece.
1R yards AZ inch All-wool Camel's Hair Re-
duced from 81. 10 to 81 .a5 for piece.
BY, yards 4iinch All-silk Polka Dot Grenadine
Reduced from 81 so to $500 for piece.
II, yards 44irch Ali-silk Taffeta GFenadiBe Re
duced from $500 to $3.50 for piece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Tow Department.
Reduced from

10 White Enameled Doll Beds, Reduced from
$3.50 to 35c. each.
Queen Zithers. Reduced from So. SO 60 81 90 ca
Trcmbones. Reduced from 81 90 10 25c each.
set China Dishes Reduced from So 90 10 81 on
And ope frUm 81 so 25e
Doll Carriages, Reduced from Soc to pc. ca
/ Dressed Doll. reduced FROM $250 70 81 50; g.
from s.. 90 To 1sc.. and /, from 81 on TO Soc
1 Jointed Dbl. reduced from SI.o0 to Boo: g.
from SOC. TO loo, and g. from 25c 10 Zoe. each
Fourth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Boys Department.

Il Boys Stylish Crash Hats in six different
Weaves- Reduced from soc. 25c. each.
u Straw Hats, in blue and white and brown and
white Reduced from 2yc. % Use. each
~ Separate Cellars and Shields, for blouse suits
Reduced from pc Ia &c. each
q Fine Navy Blue Sailor Suits. Reduced from
$500 and S60o 81. - each.
10 Washable Blouse Suits. fast color; sizes up 20
years. RedCLed from 1!c. and S3c TO U9c each
Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Mems Department..

% pairs Mems Fancy Half Hose; sizes 9Ia to II.
Reduced frCm soc. TO pairs for S1.0O.
IL SIX Mixed Negiigee shirts: sizes II. Is and
15l2 Reduced from $50 10 Sl-UO each.
10 Mems Flannel Neggee Shirts. he worn with
white collar; sizes 10, 1612 and II. Reduced from
81 10 to 5oc.
: pairs Black Lisle Bicycle Hose. with fancy top;
sizes 9ls, 10. I0N, II. Kedared from $3.50 10
t5c. pair.
5 Mems Two-piece Worsted bathing Suits; sizes
~ and II. Reduced from 81 Is 10 500.
First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
HousefurnisE1ing Dent.

/ Oak Medicine Cabinet, slightly damaged Re-
duced from 95c. to 6Oc.
2 Willow Paper Racks soiled Reduced from
65c to 25c. each
6 Scrap Baskets. sOiled. Reduced from sc. to
15c each.
/ lot Gray EnameIed Saueepans slightly dam.
aged Reduced from 35c. 10 25c. each.
g on or Gas Stove Saucepans. Reduced from
Csc TO 15c. each.
Fifth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
China Department.

Limoges China Dinner Set, dainty blue Gecorn.
ton, several pieces damaged Reduced from $500
to 1855.
Decorated Toilet Set. IL pieces, howl Clipped
Reduced from $500 s.. S5.
odd Decorated Wash Basins Reduced To Zoe
Decorated German China Berry Sets Il pieces
Reduced from $2. % 10 81 IS ca h.
Decorated German China Salad Roris Reduc.
ed fran Zoe. 10 25c. each.
Decorated German China After-dinner Cups and
Saueers. Reduced from 26e. to zoe
10 Decorated German China After-iinner Cuns
and saueers. Reduced from Zee so &c
duced from 1oc. TO 5c.
Fifth Goor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Underwear Department.

pairs Muslin Drawers, wide rnfiis of cinbroid-
cry, yoke band. Reduced from &c. TO SOC. pair
I Nurses Aprons. double width. band at waist.
Reduced from 25c 10 19c. each.
II pairs Wemens Fine Muslin Drawers. deep
hem with fine cluster of tucks above. Reduced
from zoe. to &c. pzir.
Il Women's White Lawn, ''Geisha'' Dressing
Saeques. with pink, blue lavender border. Re-
duced frcm S1.5o to S1.eo each.
Saennd
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Picture Department.

Etchings.' with gilt frames and heavy torchon
mats. Reduced from 81 "a t" SI.5o each
Dining Room Picture: size eox24 with neat oak
and gilt frame. Reduced from $500 81 90.
Colored Photograph, from life. gilt frame. Re-
duced from $1,000 20 $500.
Colored Photograph, from life, gilt frame and
green mat Reduced from S.. 90 q 81 o.
Platinum Picture. neat black frame. RedUC ed
from $500 to $3.50.
4,