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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
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The following Is an abstract Of the
message sent TO the Senate by President
Mckinley TO accompany the Hawaiian
treaty
TO the NcIiate u tie T'aiicI .Syafcs:
| transmit herewith to the Senate in
order that after due consideration, the
constitutional function of advice and con
sent may be exercised by that body,
treaty for the annexation of the Repub-
lie of Hawaii TO the United States,
signed in this capital by the plenipo;en-
tiaries of the parties ON the 18th OF June
instant.
For the better understanding of the
subject, transmit in addition, report Of
the Secretary Of State, briefly reviewing
the negotiation which has led 10 this inn
portant result.
The Incorporation of the Hawaiian Is
lands into the body polite of the United
States is the necessary and fitting sequel
10 the chain of events which from very
early period of our history has controll-
ed the intercourse and prescribed the as
sociation of the United States and the
Hawaiian Islands. In brief, from IS20 to
1893 the course of the United States tow
ard the Hawaiian Islands has consist
emily favored their autonomous welfare
with the exclusion of all foreign influen-
ces save our own, TO the extent Of uphold
ing eventual annexation as the necessary
outcome of that policy.
Not only is the union of the Hawaiian
territory to the United States no new
scheme, but it is an inevitable conse-
quence Of the relation steadfastly main
tanned with that mid Pacific domain for
three-quarters of century. Its accom-
plishments, despite successive deniais
and postponements, has been merely a
question of time. While its failure in
1893 may not be "A cause of congratula-
tion, it is certainly a proof of the disin-
terestedness of the United States, the de-
lay of four years having abundantly suf-
feed to establish the right and the abili-
ty of the Republic of Hawaii to enter,
as sovereign contractant, upon a con-
ventional union with the United States,
thus realizing purpose held by the Ha-
waiian people and proclaimed by sue
cessive Hawaiian Governments through
some seventy years Of their virtual de-
pendeDce upon the benevolent protection
of the United States. Under such cir
cumstances annexation is not change
it is consummation.
The report of the Secretary of State ex-
hibits the character and course of the re-
cent negotiations and the features of the
treaty itself The organic ani adminis-
trative details Of incorporation are nee
essarily left to the wisdom of the Con-
gress, and / cannot doubt, when the func-
tion of the constitutional treaty making
power shall have been accomplished, the
duty of the national Legislature in the
ease will be performed with the largest
regard for the interests of this rich insu-
lar domain for the welfare of the inh4b-
itants thereof
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Executive Mansion, Washington, June
Ii, 1897.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
Base Ball Thursday.

Somerse;'s reorganized ball club will
make their first appearance on the dia-
mond against a foreign team Thursday
afternoon, when they will be pitted
against Uniontown, one of the strongest
amateur clubs in the country.
With the addition Of four new players.
none of whom, however, it is bat just to
add, ever played here before, Somerset
expects to put up a strong game, and
whether they win or loose the afternoon
should be full of excitement for lovers of
the National sport.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
cry respectfully
JAMES NJ. COVER.

Ifyou eat what you like, and digest it,
you will surely he strong and healthy.
But if you don't digest il, you might
almost as well not eat. for what good can
your foo- do you if it doesn't nourish
you?
If you find that you can't digest it,
there is a simple help for your stomach.
Ii is Shaker Digestive Cordial, made by
the Shakers of Mount Lebanon. II has
never failed to cure the worst case of in
digestion.
Strength and health come from the
food you eat, afte- it has been digested
and has gone into the blood.
The best tonic is digested food. The
best aid 10 digestion, Shaker Digestive
Cordial.
when you tave acid eructations, nau :
49, headache, wind, dizziness, offensive
breath, or any other symptoms of dys-
pepsia. Shaker Digestive Cordial will
cure you.
A. druggists. Trial bottle 10 cents.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
Wreck ON the s. &C.

A freight wreck on the S. & C. II. r.
last Wednesday was caused by a car
loaded with oats leaving the track near
Foustwell. The car was next to the en-
gine, and fireman Parsons who was
standing on top of the car with brakeman
Edward Zerfoss, jumped and caught
hold Of a young tree and hung there un-
til the train passed. Zerfoss did not
leave the car. Brakeman Bittner, who
WAS in the next ear, a gondola, jumped
and landed at the edge of the river. He
was only slightly injured. The box car
was destroyed and passenger trains were
delayed three or four hours.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23

In accordance with the party rules
and well established precedent, as
well as at the request of a large major
ity of the Republican County Commit
tee, aud by and with the consent of
the Executive Committee, County
Chairman Berkley announces in the
above card that there will be no prima-
ry election this year.
The letter or petition, signed by two
thirds of the members of the County
Committee follows.
To Harvey NJ. Berkeley Esq,
Chairman Republican County Committee.
Sir
We heartily commend your action in strict
ly rphOlding the rules of the Republican par
ty by not announcing the names OF those
who refused To pay their proportionate shares
OF the necessary expense of holding the pri-
mary election. And in view of the fact that
only one candidate has announced for each
Office or position To be flied. We recommend
and advise that you forcgo the expense OF
primary election and call IL or We further
authorize you to certify the following named
candidates fo- the several offices and posi-
tons To be filled:
For Del. to State Con.-Ephraim ID. Miller.
John W MoStoiler.
lanes NJ Cover.
For Z II. Director-Manasses Shoemaker.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
Fighting Grasshoppers.

State Irrigation Commissioner Coehrane
has just returned from Edmunde county,
South Dakota, where he has been direct
ing measures to destroy the grasshoppers
which have alarmed settlers there and in
Brown County. Professor Saunders OF
the State Agricultural College. is on the
ground experimenting the work. Four
teen hopper dosers" are in use. Crude
petroleum is shipped by the railway free
and used in the work. Que can gather
about bushel of grasshoppers in twenty
minutes. They move across the road.
like big grey blanket, and have already
ers will offer bounty of 30 cents bush
el for the insects.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
Killed By Storms Fury.

Fourteen people were killed by storms
that struck Western States Friday, and
considerable damage WAS done to crops
and buildings. Curiously, also, parts of
France and Spain were affected at the
same time, and much property damage
done in those countries. Twenty people
being killed in France. The reports
from the recent earthquakes in India
show widespread devastation. The de-
struction of large buildings and terriiy-
ing OF several million people.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
Recent Deaths.

Mrs. Griffith, wife of the venerable
William c. Griffith, who is in his ninety
fourth year, died at her home in Jenner
township, on Tuesday, of paralysis. She
was ten years younger than her husband.
She is survived by her husband and
the following children: Mr.. J. J. Grit
fifth, of Jennertown; Miss Eva Griffith,
of Jenner township; Covode Griffith, of
Alabama; A. X. Griffi tn, OF New York
State, and Mrs. Sesson, of Nebraska.
The funeral took place Thursday MORN
ing, interment being made in the Baptist
Cemetery nearJ Jennertown. Rev. David
Sheerer, of the United Brethren Church,
assisted by Rev. Hutchison, of the Lu-
theran Church, conducted the services.
Mrs. Jere j. Griffith, aged about A
years, died at her home in Jenner town
ship, at an early hour Monday morning,
from pulmonary trouble. She is sur
viyed by her husband and one daughter.
George w. Shober, aged 20 years, n
highly respected citizen of Brothersval-
ley township, died last Tuesday after
noon, from dropsy. Although he had
been suffering for long time from the
disease which terminated in his death,
the summons came suddenly and was a
great shock to the members of his family.
He is survived by his wife and four chill
dren, all of whom are married, as fol-
lows: Ex-Commissioner ). L. Shober, of
Somerset township; Madison Shober,
Mrs. Alexander Coleman aud Mrs Wes-
ley Landis. of Brothersvalley township.
Intermeni was made at Beachdale, on
Thursday afternoon.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
Signed Under a Wrong Impression.

In justice to some of the Committee
men whose names are attached to the
letter, or petition, to Chairman Berkeley,
it is proper to state that they attached
their signatures thereto, subsequent 10
having signed petition calling upon the
Chairman Of the County Committee to is
sue a call for a primary election, circu
lated by Messrs. $. u. Shober. Geo. +.
Kimmel. J. a. Berkey. Esq, and others.
And it may not be amiss to add that at
the time they signed the petition circu-
lated by the gentlemen named the Com
mittee was unadvised of the position
taken by the County Chairman.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
Binder rwine! Farmers Look Here

We have just received a carload of bin
der twine from one of the best manuftct-
urers. Quality guaranteed.
will sell while this car lasts at follow
ing prices for cash =
Sisal. per pound, cts.
Standard, per pound, . cts.
Manila, per pound cts.
II charged or in less than bales, l cent
per pound advance.
Twine open for inspection at our store.
J. B. HoLDERBAUM,
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
Try Grain-0. Try Grain-o.

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a
package of fGRAIN-o, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The chill
dren may drink it without injury as well
as the adult. All who try it, like it.
GRAIN-o has that rich seal brown of
Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure
grains, and the most delicate stomach re-
ceives 1t without distress. the price of
coffee. l5c and . cts per package. Sold
by all grocers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
Dr.. Mit,hcll Refnssd a New rrial.

When court convened yesterday morn
ing Judge Longenecker handed down an
opinion refusing the application of DR..
W. +. Mitchell for a new trial Owing
10 the critical condition of Mrs. Mitchelrs
health sentence was withheld until the
next Argument court, which meets on
August oath, the DIR. entering bail in the
sum of 5000 for his appearance at that
time.
Mrs. Mitchell has been prostrated ever
since her husband was convicted and il
is feared that the news of the Courts
action in refusing him new trial will
have a crushing effect upon her.
Argument for new trial in behalf of
DIR. W. +. Mitchell, convicted at Februa-
ry term of court of performing criminal
operation upon Miss Sadie f. Beal. who
died in the Allegheny General Hospital.
on December 30th, was heard by the Court
Monday afternoon. The defendant and
the prosecutor, Mr.. \. O. Beal, were
present.
Counsel for the defendant argued that
the Court had erred in admitting in evil
dence the telegram written by the dead
girl before she took the train at McKees-
port for Somerset, and presented affida-
Wits from four Of the jurors who SAT in the
case setting forth that upon after consid-
Grafton they believed the defendant
should be granted a new trial. Judge
LOngenecker said that two other jurors
had written to him 10 the same effect, but
that no consideration would be given to
the opinions of jurors who had changed
their minds after rendering a verdict.
His Honor also remarked that he had
committed an error when be admitted in
evidence the statements of the dead girl,
bat inasmuch As they were all in favor
of the defendant he did not regret that he
had done so. At the conclusion of the
argument DIR. Mitchell asked permission
70 return TO his home in Petersburg.
which was granted. He was not present
Tuesday morning when a new trial was
refused.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
Somerset county, IS

Somerset County, IS:
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary
Public in and for the County of Somer-
set, personally came Josiah Swank, who
being duly sworn as the law directs, says
that in his presence and in his plain hear
ing, in the First National Bank, of som
erset. Pennsylvania, Harvey NJ. Berkeley
told John III. Shaier, =. L. ShOber, Isaiah
Good, ii +. Barron, J. 4. Berkey, =. L.
Miller, David Cover aud Edward Keller,
that the money in the treasury was in
sufficient To hold a primary election; that
At the time of each of the conversations
he Berkeley said he did not yet know
how much more il would take, but that
on June 9Th. the last day for announcing,
he would have ready and would exhibit
to each candidate desiring to see it, a
statement of the amount in hand and an
estimate of the balance required, aud that
ne would not announce as candidates the
names of any persons who would not on
that day pay in their proportionates shares
of the deficit.
John II. Shafer said that he would not
pay more than the SO, and also that he
would not sign any paper agreeing topay
any more, and Berkey, ShOber. Good,
Keller. Barron aud ID. Cover all refused to
do 50, and the five former left their
money on the counter of the bank and
went out.
Afiiant further says that he saw the es-
innate above referred To lying on Berk-
ley's desk all day of June 9TH, and that
he was in the bank the entire day eX-
cepting half an hour at noon, and that
the only person who called TO see II was
Mr.. Edward Keller.
Subscribed and sworn TO this 22d
day of June, A. ID. 1897.
JOSIAH SwANK.
CHAs. w. WALKER.
Notary Public.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
No REPUBLICAN PRIMARY.
There Being Only One Candidate for
Each Position to be Filled the
Necessity for Holding a
Primary is 0bviatcd.


To the Republican Voters Of Somerset CO. /:
There being no competition
for the several nominations to be
made at the regular June Prima-
ry Election, only one candidate for
each position to be filled having
complied with the party rules rel
ative TO announcing candidates,
the necessity for holding such
election this year is Obviated and
none will therefore be held.
The several candidates regu-
larry announced will be duly de-
clared the party nominees.
III. Nj, BERKLEY,
Chairman Rep, Co. Com.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
BoDDY B,1s GET MORE TIME.
Argument for Nov Trial Postponed Until
Tuesday, August 81.

The application of James and John
Roddy twies convicted of murder in the
first degree for the killing of David Berk
ey, was taken up by the court yesterday
afternoon, when it appeared that the
Court Stenographer had not completed
transcribing the notes of testimony taken
at the last trial in the early days of this
month, and the attorneys were, therefore,
unable TO proceed with the argument.
Judge Longenecker made an order con-
tinuing the hearing until Tuesday, Au-
gust 81. NJ which time he said the case
would he finally disposed of by the som
erset County Court.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
Reduced Rates to San Francisco via Penn
sylyania Railroad.

The Pennsylvania Railroad ComFsny
announces that, for the Christian In
deavor Convention to be held in San
Francisco July to II. it will sell special
tickets from all points ON its system at
greatly reduced rates. These tickets
will be sold June q 10 July 2. and will
permit of stopover at Denver and points
West. Returning, passengers must
reach original starting point not later
than August II, 1897.
For specific rates, conditions, and full
information apply 10 nearest ticket agent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
Does Lying Payi

From the Meyersdale Commercial.
Elsewhere will lie seen the statement
of the receipts and expenditures of last
years Primaries. Ii is not usual To pub
lish these statements in any of the coun-
ties, nor have we ever seen such state
ment issued by the State Committee. or
its chairman. The combine crowd have
been 80 industriously circulating false
statements regarding the use made of the
money paid by the candidates that the
rule 10 not publish has been set aside in
this instance, just 20 show that the gang
were bowling up the wrong tree as usual.
Mr.. Beisecker, the late chairman, or Mr.
Berkley the present incumbent are at least
as honorable, as manly and as hoEest as
their defamers. The statement shows
that the money was wisely. prudently
and economically managed. Every dol
lar is accounted for. and the auditors who
investigated every item and handled
every check, are men beyond reproaeh
and above suspicion. The worst OF it all
i. is the fact that the men who have been
doing the dirty work knew the accounts
were straight and honest, that not pen
ny had been improperly expended, lux
they did il To hoodwink those not so wen
informed and TO further their own seihsh
schemes. This statement trips them up
and exposes their ignoble motives
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23

= person who defrauds another of his
money by selling spurious article is
bad enough; but when he Injuries health
by his trickery he is a monster. Beware
OF the limitations of ''Garlandr stoves and
ranges, and preserve your health.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
AUDITORS NOTICE.

In re estate Of samuel r. CritehfieId. deed.
The undersigned auditor appointed By the
proper authority 10 distribute the funds
IA the hands Of thc admiuisI fatriX To
e.. hereby gives notice tlaf he VIII st IA
his oilicc ln the borough OF somerset
for the purpose Of attending 70 the duties
of his appointment. on wednesday, July :, -,
when and where AL parties interested may
attend.
c. ". WALKER,
Auditor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
Special Nctice.

DR.. J. p. Hunter, an eminent practi-
toner of Allegheny City, will have
charge of DIR. II. S. Kimmel's practice,
during the latter's absence in California.
All of DIR. Kimmels patients can rest as
sured that their calls will be promptly
and efficiently attended TO.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
A UDITOR's NOTICE.

In the matter Of the es-l In the Orphans
tate OF Court OF Somerset
Joseph Liehty, deed. county, Pa
The undersigned auditor. appOinted-by the
certain advancrmeuts and make a diStribu-
tion Of the fund in the hands OF Thomas
Lichty. acmi nisiratUr and trustee, To and
among those legally entitled thereto, hereby
gives notice that he viii sit az one o'clock D.
m, OF "Wednesday, the lith day OF July. a.
ID. is.'7, in his Oiiise in the borough OF SOmer-
set. county and state aforesaid. for the pur-
pose Cf attending TO the duties OF his ap-
poiutIneut, when and where all persons in
terested may attend II they see proper
\. C. HOlbert,
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|, DMlNISTRATORS' NOTICE.

Estate Of John MlngeS. late OF Shade
township, deed.
Letters OF administration on the above eS-
tate having been granted TO the undersigned
by the proper authority, notice Is hereby Civ
en- - al persons indebted 10 said estate 10
make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same 10 present them for
Seitleusnt, duly authenticated, on saturday,
July 10. lSJ7, AT the late residence OF said
decedent in shade township
J. l. MANGES,
Administrator.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23

'I D. bowman, well known resi-
-. - % Qaenahoning township. recently
''''sd an ugly injury while cutting
- - 'i's' his AK glanced and slash
oP'h his right foot back Of the toes.
-, -. s''ering three Of them. He will
:, '-''''s % resume work for six weeks
s.s' s9,l'e' Two other young men, Alex
-, - ana Miller, living in the same
- -'',Aood' are also suffering from
- =, alexander accidently cut himself
Tm n 'nS Knee while dressing ties. and
,',.,e '-,sf cut himself in the ankle while
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
4 UDITOR's NOTICE.
- of Henry LandIs. -.

Estate Of Henry lands, deed.
The undersi .ned duly appointed auditor to
make distribution Of the fund in the hanus
cf Daniel +. Ert.fsi Ser, Surviving executor Of
Henry Lands. deed, tO and among those lc-
gaiiy entitled thereto, hereby gives notice thar
he viii attend To the duties Of his appOius-
ment ai his Office. on Thursday, June -. j.,
when and where all parties Interested IN
attend
II. /. BAER.
AUFifDr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
AUDITORS NOTICE.

IN re estate Of Peter d. Miller. late OF Green
vile township. deed.
The undersigned, duly appointed by the Or
ph.tns Court Of Somerset county. Pa audi
TOR, To distribute the funds iu the hands Of Ilifs
executor 10 and among thOse legally eEti-
tied thereto, hereby gives notice that be will
attend 70 tine duties OF his appointment on
wednesday july "a, lSa7. al one O'Clock D.
H., az his Office IN Somerset borough, when
and where all parties interested may attend.
GEO. T. SECLL,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23
New Coakiin Wagons.

We will sell cheap for cash to close out
3 horse, l one-horse New Conklin
Wagons This is rare chance to get the
best wagon made at a bargain. Also
Osborne Mowers very cheap. Inquire
at store of
Il. A. SCHELL,
Somerset Pa.
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To INVESTORS.

The Board OF school Directors OF Somerset
borough have ordered that SilSO OF bonds De
issued In pay for the construction OF the new
Public ScuuOi Building, and FOR the heating
aud plumbing of the same. said bonds 10 be
. OF Sll0 each. and one OF iS5lO, % issue
lst July. lN'7, payable one bond annually
thereafter or SOOucr az option OF the board,
al four per cent. interest, payable annually
Notice Is hereby given that bids for pur-
chase OF ali or part % said bonds viii be re-
ceivcd by the secretary at any time before
noon OF saturday June % lSs7-
JONAS VI. COOK NJ. J. PRITT%,
President Secretary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23

,-,wu strawberries are IN mar
lio'.,- aook. The crop promises to he
- casually prolific one.
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ExEcUTRIx's NOTICE.

Estate of solomon Judy, late OF JennertOwn
borough Somerset county, Pa, deed.
Letters testamentary on the above estate
having been granted 10 the undersigned BY
the proper authority. notice Is hereby given
10 AL persons indebted 10 said estate To make
immediate payment, and those having claims
against the same 10 present them duly au-
thenticated for settlement ON Monday. the
jth day OF July, 1877, at the hate residence
OF deed, in said borough.
REBECCA JUDY.
Fred. W. Biesecker, Exeeutrix-
Attorney.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-23

n e4eFen-year-old son Of Mr.. and
LEW . Levi Thomas, Of Thomas, Mills.
49, .','1sh township, while assisting
-. .1.ler IN hauling logs the other day.
5,,I- - u his legs caught betw en- a NOV
,,i5- n = and a tree and the flesh was hor-
v,s VII, RON the knee to the ankle. 1t
"a :. hrst thought that amputation
PTa., nave 70 be resorted TO, bat DIR. c.
,bsI,-I I--l'1fi' Of Roxbury, now believes
aet ''''' can be saved, as the lacerated
'pears 70 he hitting together.