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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

THE reports which come from Rhode
Island and other Eastern states of the
re-opening of mills which have long
been idle, and of the increase in the
running hours of others which have
been in operation, are significant. They
show that an industrial awakening is
beginning to take place. The bank
clearances recently reveal steady gains
over the corresponding periods twelve
months earlier, and the figures of COM
mercial agencies show a decline in the
number of business failures. Thus an
improvement is under way in two direc-
tions. Trade is increasing, and it is
carried on under better conditions than
those which prevailed few months
ago.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

VERY few persons will be surprised
at the reports that the Cuban insur-
gents will refuse to surrender on the
promise of the reforms just outlined
by Spain. These promises have a more
impressive sound for Europe than they
have for the United States. To the
Cubans they are utterly delusive. The
proposed changes, if carried out in good
faith, would not meet the demands of
even the most moderate of the insur-
gents, and these believe they would
not thus be carried out The fact that
these concessions are offered, however,
indicates that Spain is far less hopeful
of suppressing the rebellion than she
was year ago.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
Also

All the right, title, interest, claim and de-
mand of Isaac Blanset. of, in and to a certain
farm or tract OF land situate in Quemahoning
township Somerset county, Pa. containing
- acres, more or less, 80 acres clear, balance
c. Lichty, W. ii. Miller, Catharine Ober. Gott-
lieb Straub, Chauncey Miller and Geo. W.
Miller having thereon erected a one and n
half-story frame dwelling house. one and a
halfstory log dwelling house, "a two-story
plank dwelling house. stable and other out
buildings, with the appurtenances
Taken in execution and to be sold as the
property of Isaac Blanset, at the suit of sally
Berkley's use.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

SOMEONE who has taken the trouble
to ascertain the political complexion of
all the Legislatures of the forty-five
States finds that there is a grand total
of 1898 Republicans, 22O9 Democrats,
$40 POpulists, and PA Fusionists, 8
clear Republican majority of $50. In
the Legislatures of twelve Southern
States there are 1889 Democrats, 367 Re
publicans, and 204 POpulists, which ex-
hibit will be an unpleasant surprise to
the Populists who have supposed that
they are making much progress in the
Soufh-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
A Presidency for Wilson.

LEXINGTON, Va, Feb. 1.-THE trustees
of Washington and Lee university to-day
unanimously elected w. L. Wilson, post
master-general, president of the univer-
sity. II is said that a committee from
the board visited Mr.. Wilson soon after
the resignation of President Lee, and
that he expressed himself as being will
ing to accept the position. He will en-
ter upon the duties as president July 1.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

THE German Government has just
completed strike statistics for the veal
1896. There were thirty strikes OF
large proportions, and not one of them
was successful. Over one hundred
thousand employees were involved, and
in each instance operations were resum-
ed under conditions existing at the
time the strikes were ordered. The
statistics of Germany do not differ ma
terially from those of other countries
and the sentiment is growing every,
where that for the settlement of labor
difficulties, strikes are not eminently
successful.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
DR.. saeler in Florida Until March 5th.

The doctor takes his vacation in what
he considers the worst season of the year,
and consequently the least Inconvenience
to his patients. He will put i'm his time
at Mt. Dora, Fla, where he has some A.
acres of orange grove. and where his
family reside most of the year on ac-
count of the much better health Mrs.
Sadler enjoys there. That section is the
highest in the State, very rolling, tim
bered with long leaf pine, interspersed
with palmetto and deciduous trees in
rayines and along creeks and around
springs and lakes. Lakes with clear.
sandy bottoms and pure water, and SO
Lake county. The doctor would he
living there now were il not ''too healthy
for his business. When you want to visit
Florida don't forget Lake county. When
your eyes or ears remind you of DIR. Sad
dler remember his return, March 5th.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

THE Governor of Nevada has been
personally endorsed by James J. Cor
bett. 1T needed some governor, with
the courage of his convictions, TO break
the ice in matters Of this kind" ex-
claimed Mr.. Corbett, addressing that
worthy. But Mr.. Corbett's figures of
speech went astray. The other States
make things too warm for prize-fight-
ers to even suggest the idea of ice.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
SECRETARY Herbert is much often

SECRETARY Herbert is much Offend
ed at the jokes being poked at the new
navy. He says there is a strong tend
ency to exaggerate defects and acci-
dents. and to write down the new bat
tleships. The attention given to the
navy by all the papers is the best evil
denee of general interest in the subject.
\ vast amount of money is being in
vested in the navy, and the nearest APP
proach to perfection is demanded by
the people. 1t is in that spirit that
most of the criticisms are offered.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

All the right, title, Interest, claim and de-
mand of Perry Collier, OF, In and TO certain
tract OF land situate in Addison township,
Somerset county, Pa, containing 81 acres,
more or less about 30 acres clear, balance
timber. adjoining lands of Charles TIMBER
son. Daniel Bowser, Marcellus Frazee and
Melvin Coddington, having thereon erected
a wostory fnme dwelling house, bank barn
horse stable and other out-buildings, with tho
appurtenances.
Taken In execution and TO be sold as the
property of Perry Collier, at the suit OF Sui
Ivan johnson, et al, executors of NJ A.
Ross, decd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
Bright Women

Who are anxious to accomplish the
best results, for the least money, should
examine the Cinderella Range before
they buy; it is good baker and perfect
roaster. and every new feature of practi-
cal worth is embodied into its construc-
tion- Ii has pleased thousands of house.
wives, and will please you. Sold by
JAS. B. HoLDERBAUM.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

IL MANY respects the Inauguration
of William Mckinley and Garret A.
Hobart viii be the most important, the
most interesting and the most spectac-
ular in the history of the nation. Ms
jor McKinley's remark to newspaper
correspondent that it would be sure to
be the very worst day of the year, be-
cause so many preparations were being
made, was a pleasant reminder of the
numerous Inauguration days he had
witnessed, on most Of which the wealth
er was abominable. But it is very prob
able that the Major is not expecting
much in the hope Of getting more sun
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
.AISO-

All the right, title, interest, claim and de-
mand of Zach Queer, of, In and 10 certain
lot or parcel of ground situate i'm Lincoln
and Adam Miller, having thereon erected a
one and half-story frame dwelling house.
stable and other out-buildings, with the ap-
purtenances.
Taken in execution and to be sold as the
property OF Zach Queer. at the suit of Peter
Sipe.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
FRIDAY, FEB. T9, '97,
At I O'Clock P NJ,

the following described real estate, to-wit:
All the right, title, interest, claim end de
mand of " h. Johns OF, in and to certain
lot of ground situate in the village OF
Hillsborough, Paint township, Somerset
county, Pa. containing about q of an acre.
bounded on the north and east by public
road and on the south and west by land Of
Joseph Johns, having thereon erected two
story frame dwelling house and other out
buildings, with the appurtenances.
Taken In execution and to be sold as the
property of NJ. X. Johns, at the suit of ;. G.
Ream, ct. al.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

The annual report of the Civil Ser
vice Commission shows that there are
now 81, l07 Federal places in the classi-
fled service, and that of the 81, $40 not
vet classified 50, 725 are fourth-class post
masterships, which the commission
thinks should also be embraced in the
classification.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
Terms !:

NortcC-An persons purchasing at the
above sale will please take notice that 10 per
cent. OF she purchase money must be paid
when property is knocked down: otherwise IL
Will again be exposed TO sale at the risk of the
first purchaser. The residue of the purchase
money must be paid on or before the day oi
confirmation, viz: Thursday Feb. y,
1887. No deed will be acknowledged until the
purchase money is paid in full.
NJ. II. HARTZELL,
Jan. 2, 1887. Sheriff.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
ALSO

All the right, title, interest, claim and de
mand of Eliza Custer. of, In and 10 cerIain
lot or parcel OF ground situate In Stoyestown
borough, Somerset county, Pa, located on
Main street. bounded on the north by the
Bedford pike, east by lot of William MeNick-
er, south and west by alleys, having thereon
erected two-story fnme dwelling honse sta
BILE and other out-buildings, with the
appurtenances.
Taken in execution and TO be sold as the
property of Eliza Custer, at the suit of Her
man j. Shafer's use.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
ALSO

All the right, title, interest. claim and de
mand of Andrew Sheets. of, in and to all that
certain lot of ground situate in the borough
of Meyersdale, Somerset county. Pa, being
lot No. i, in the Oiinger survey to said bor-
ough, located on the north side of North
street. fronting 50 feet on said street, and run
ming back l6l feet 10 Penn street, having there
on erected n one and halfstory frame dwell
ing house and out-buildings, with the appur-
tenances.
Taken in execution and TO be sold as the
property OF Andrew Sheets, at the suit of
Elizabeth Bockes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

The President killed more ducks on
saturday than he ever did in his life.
He finds it really better sport than cut
ting of the heads of unruly office
holders
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

SECRETARY of Agriculture Morton is
out in another lamentatiOn against the
free distribution of seeds Happily for
Mr.. Morton's peace of mind, he will
soon be relieved of all responsibility on
that Scnra
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

THE number of men who are anxious
to serve their country for considera-
ton appears to be unusually large. 1t
has increased much faster than the
places have multiplied.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

HoPEFULNEss and confidence take
down the bars impeding prosperity
advance. Pessimism and distrust iasten
them up. Good times were never yet
fastened 10y bad predictions.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
Medal For a Brave Man.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. IA medal
of honor has been presented TO George
w. Mears. of Rupert, Pa, late sergeant,
Company A, Sixth Pennsylvania Re-
serve Volunteers, for most distinguished
gailantry in action at Gettysburg, Pa,
July 2 1898.
This non-commissioned officer discov-
cred party of rebel sharpshooters To-
Gated in log house who were pouring
destructive fire into his regiment. and
at the head offive volunteers he gallantIy
charged upon the house, and with great
heroism Captured the rebels, some u or
IL in number. and conveyed them back
10 his regiment.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

We, the undersigned County Commissioners
of the County OF somerset, hereby certify that
the above statement of the outstanding taxes
due said county is correct, according 10 the
record in the County Treasurer's Ofiiee.
GEO. r. KIMMEL,
Attest - GABRIEL GOOD.
j. q. EMERT, l.. A. .kRETCHMAN,
Clerk. Co. Commissioners.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

RrNNTNG the blockade at Charleston
now is a different thing from what it
was some thirty-five years ago.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

ELMER f. PUGH, ESD, Treasurer of
Somerset County, Pa, in account
with the County of Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

A NNuAL STATEMENT OF RE
u ceipts and expenditures Of the
a Commissioners of Somerset
County for the fiscal year ending Jan
uary ?, 1897.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

EDISON was fifty years old last We'd
nesday. Not yet an old man, and what
a record he has made,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

Thousands are suffering excruciating
misery from that plague of the night,
Itching Piles, and say nothing about it
through a sense Of delicacy. All such
will find instant relief in the use of
Doan's Ointment. 1t never fails.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

THE san of prosperity is above the
horizon, and the skies grow brighter
every day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
SHERIFF'S SALES

BY virtue of sundry writs of Fieri Facias is
sued out of the Court OF Common Pleas OF
Somerset county. Pa, to me directed, there
Somerset borough. on
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
ReceinfS. DIR.

Taxes received from Collectors Of State,
County and Dog Rates for the years 1871, 1872,
Iss3, 1891. 1885 and lSaG.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
FINANCIAL CONDITION OF SOM
Il ERSET COUNTY.
LIABILITIES.
Total Indebtedness Of the county 81 90
ASSETS:
sa.o 60
Outstanding taxes due county.
.SONER.SET COUNTY. .SS.

We the undersigned Commissioners OF the
County of Somerset, do certify that the fore
going report exhibits a true and accurate ac-
count of the receipts and expenditures of the
county of Somerset for the year ending jan
uary :, lsg7.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
NOTE.

The amount of State, County and Dog taxes
set forth above includes collectors commits
reduce the amount OF taxes due the county to
a much smaller sum.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17
New aIl-wOOI
American Dress Goods

American Dress OOOuS
widths ranging 81 10 40 inches
rs, 35, 4Oc,
choice goods with sterling worth and
style that show American makers have
no equal in the world to-day as produc-
ers OF coed goods TO sell at intermediate
prices-yalues for the money that con-
Germ the pocketbook of every woman
who is planning for nice new gowns or
separate skirts for herself, or for chill
dren's dresses. Samples ready to send as
soon as you write for them-we II also be
glad to enclose you samples of the fine
New SuitingS,
soc to $I.5O a yd.
stylish Novelties and elegant goods.
The collection of New Wash Goods is,
we think, the most extensive you'll find
anyw here-fine Foreign Novelties,
2Oc to $I.25 a yd.
Large lines of choice American Wash
Goods,
SC, &c, Sc, Zoe. l2ic, l5c.
800 different styles French organdies to
select from,
25c, 3Oc, 35c.
New Silks surprisingly beautiful in
colOrings and designs and richness of the
Silk-FOulards and Indias,
SOC, zoe, Sl.OO yd.
New Wash Silks, 25c, Soc, Zoe.
Lace Curtain Sale going on.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

Total amount paid on orders s79,stss -
Treasurer's commission y per cent
on county orders $50 81
Bal. due treasurer on the redemp-
tions unseated lands from indi-
vidual purchasers ......--..........-..-- 30 20 |
Bal. due county treasurer's settle
ment OF 1875 9,ft0 Is
Bal. due treasurer, Elmer + Pugh,
az ~ |
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-17

Commissioners Ledger DR.: viz:
Borrowed money. Proceeds, Com
missioners'Sa UnseIted Lands.
Redemptions etc.....-................-S 1904 -
State Personal Tax returned 1855 cir 82 |
a. :. - 1886 6lS2 - |
License fees collec'd, less Treas. com 100 20 |
Balance unseated land taxes, 1875. 257 "a
Total receipts, Iss6.......-s 5000 80
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-04
HOME FROM THE KLONDlKE.
Bennett Lakes Shows Prevented the Ad-
dicks Party From Getting Further
Into the Country.

Frank w. Graeff, who in the Spring went
to tho Klondike region was one Of j. Ed
ward Addicks' parties, has returned TO his
home 1T Claymont. where he will remain
until February, then start again for Ben.
nett's Lake and later for Dawson City.
Mr.. Graetf is in the best Of health. Ho and
and he party returned because the snow
was in such condition that they ware un.
able to proceed. They had sufficient sup.
plies Mr. Graeff is suffering from frost
cd foot nevertheless One night 1t was was
impossible to obtain sufficient blankets
and in this way Mr.. Graetf received his
frosted foot.
Tho steamer AL Ki arrived at Por.
Townsend, Washington, Friday night
from Alaska with ninety passengers, threo
fOurths of VIII ON were from Skaguay.
Among the passengers were two survey
ing parties, which have been operating
along the Stickeen river for tho last ten
weeks. One party was acting in tho in
terest of the Canadian Pacific Railroad
Company. The ether was active in tho
interest of the Dominion government.
Sheriff Dyke, of Clallam county, Wash
ington, was also on board. He had in Gus
tody John W. Troy ,ex-auditor Of Clallnm
county, who. it is alleged embezzled over
S. 600 during his Two terms OF Office. The
sheriff found Troy Il! SkaguaV, Troy vii
lingly accompanied tho sheriff and says he
will have no trouble in clearing himself.
The weather at Lakes Bennett and Lin.
dermann has been exceptionally fine. Fol.
lowing the cold snap at the beginning of
October, when thv mercury fell below uho
freezing point, came Il mildcr period and
the coolest weather recorded since was s
degrees above zero.
The Skaguay trail is comparatively
clear, although considerable packing is
still bsing done between Skaguay and
Summit. A good many of the argonauts
are making their way over tho Chilkoot
pass, packing their own outfits as the
Indians have practically retired from the
business for this season. An Indian will
not venture over the pass until winter has
thoroughly set in and the snow has become
packed Reports of narrow escapes from
being frozen to death on Chikoot summit
come in from time to time, but as yet no
fatality has been recorded
A physician from Kansas City had a
close call recently. Benumboa with cold
he crawled into cache. whore he was ac.
cidenlaily discovered by some whito pack
ers. He was somicnnscious when found,
and it was only by tho greatest cxertion
that his life was saved.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-04

B 6; o., Philadelphia, Sunday, Nov. 9TH,
Tickets Good Going and Returning on All
Trains, Tickets SO Cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-04

Goldsborough's estimated plurality G,sl6,
State Senator Norman n Scott chair
man of the Republican state central
committee made the fol,owir, state-
ment concerning the 1epislative situa-
tion.
"1t does not avai, now IN do onv
claiming that will mt he s,hstantiated
NV tho returns We have ia Renuh,ican
senator's tn Democratic and / doubt-
f,,, the ono from ro,var+ ,ltborrh
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-04
lnCity Court.

Jonas Heck few weeks ago was sent
to New Castle IN default Of payment Of O
fine for being drunk.
A business man waited on the Judge of
The city court and he remitted tho sentence
when about half completed In order that
he would be allowed to go to work Last
evening he was arraigned before Judge
Ball for being drunk aud he was fined %
and costs.
John Clifford and Luke Naylor woro
charged with the larceny Of suit of
clothes. The clothes had boGn bought for
Naylor on the ground ho would not drink.
But he took few drinks and the clothes
were taken away from him. Yesterday
morning ho was accused Of gotng to the
house In company with Clifford and tax
ing the clothes. They will be given fur.
ther hearing.
Henry rrusty, co.ored, was fined so and
costs for disorderly conduct, He used in
sulting language toward white woman
yesterday morning. He was arrested by
officers Maloucy and Shields soon aItor-
ward
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-04
She Dodged the Deputy.

Miss Etoanura Churchman, of Philadel.
pha, attained her majority yesterday and
had an exciting experience with deputy
sheriff Ratledge. who wished to summon
her as defendant in civil suit brought
against her by Misses Ellen Ruth Hebbs
and Elizabeth r. Hebbs who conduct
private school at Pennsylvania avenue and
Broomo ssreets Miss Churchman was
former pupil of tho school and the suit was
to recover Il bill of 1887 for board and tu-
ition.
Miss Churchman Is tho daughter Of the
la'o George Chnrchman, and came here
from Philadelphia 10 arrange her real es.
tate with lher l'wy1r, W. S. Hjlles. The
summons was placed in the hands of Dep.
uty Sheriff Rattedgc to serve. He went
to the office Of tho lawyer and found two
women there. Whom they left be stopped
tho olhJr woman, Miss Churchman' aunt.
She disclaimol being the defendant In the
case.
The younger woman went on, the Shor-
itf following her. Wishing to avoid .
scene on the street, she went into the
house Of n friend at Twelfth and Market
streets. He went to to the house and served
the summons. Miss Churchman'S father
owned property inWilminglon assessed az
$1,000 Henry G. Robinson was appoin ted
guardian when her father died and al she
was twenty-one years old yesterday, the
guard dilnshiD ended
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-04
PENNSYLVANIA PLURALITIES.
Complete Returns show That DR..
Swallow Carried Ten Counties.

Swallow Carried Ten Counties.
Philadelphia, Nov. 4.-The following
table shows the pluralities by counties
for state treasurer, computed from
complete returns. In nearly all the
counties the pluralities given are from
the official figures. The complete official
returns will change but slightly the
figures here given, In the ten counties
which gave pluralitics for DR.. Swal-
low (Pro.), the net plurality for Bea-
com over Brown is 1926 This makes
Beacoms plurality over Brown in the
stAte 1873 ,649 The complete vote of every
county in the state, except Greene,
gives the following as the total vote for
state treasurer: Beacon (Rep), 364.597;
Brown (Dem.), 240,216; Swallow (Pro),
16,153; Thompson Ind), 1928. the
vote for auditor general Is: McCauley
Rep.), 4CO695: Ritter (Dem.), 26O, 1G4;
Lathrop Pro.), 55,SS2
1t will be seen that Dr. Swallow, the
Prohibition candidate for state Treas
urer, has a plurality in ten counties
Blair, Clearfield Clinton, Cumberland,
Dauphin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Ly-
coming, Montour and Northumberland
In Columbia county, which gave lu-
rality for Brown, Swallow has larger
vote than Beacom, and In each of nine
other counties which gave plurHlities
for Beacon DR.. Swallows vote is larger
than that of the Democratic candidate
The total vote, with Greene county to
be added, is 734, 259. Last year the total
vote for president was 1,194,355 In
1895 the total vote was 761 ,S07.