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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
Dragged Her TO Death

LAS VEGAS, y. NJ, July ll.-Near La
einta, a woman eighty years of age, named
Teodora Salas. who was considered by
the ignorant natives to he witch. and
was supposed to have had an evil in
nuen q on the health Of a Miss Tafova.
the belle Of the neighborhood, was taken
to the mountains yesterday by the girls
brother, fedora Tafoya, and his chum,
Antonio Lacero. A lassOo was attached
t. her head and her heels, and fastened
to their saddles. and she was dragged to
her death. Not vestige of clothing was
on the woman's body when found. i, is
said the girls mother advised the young
fellows to make away with the witch in
this manner, in order that Miss Tafoya
might Immediately recover her health.
Mrs Tafoya is under arrest. The boys
have escaped.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
Graves Give Up Their Dead.

RICHMOND. Va, July 9.-Bones ofscl-
diers buried nearly IS years agc near
the bat;leGelds Of Malvern Hill and TT.
Harrison are. by some subterranean
phenomena, being forced from the shall
low earth in which they were buried.
Robert p. Bennett, of Malvern Hill.
came here to- day to tell about them and
the strange occurrence.
He says in one field bones are sticking
up through the ground like growing
plants. At the same place a short time
ago none was to be seen. This field was
the scene of some hot fighting and both
Union and Confederates were buried
there.
Mr. Bennett says there are sufficient
bones in sight 10 make 600 skeletons.
The keeper of washington's old head
quarters here a few days ago went to the
battlefield and secured bag of human
bones to be exhibited as war relies.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
willed His All To a Dog.

CHICAGO, July 9.-Rover, big New
foundland dog, has been made heir TO
SLIGO by his master, John Spencer. The
latter is a sailor and eccentric. The
Guarantee Title and Trust Company will
act as trustee.
people will think you are crazy" ex-
postulated the attorney. How can SO
much money be used upon your dog ?''
aft cannot" readily assented the old
sailor, "but | mean that when | am gone
my dog shall not be kicked and cuiIed
about the world as | have been. If you
like, you may draw the will in such a
way that the income Of the property may
be used in the dogs support, and the
property itself, and the lattor's death
with whatever remains of the income g
10 my sisters in England"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

To which would you prefer to belong
The regular, undoubtedly. The irregu.
lars are, admittedly the most numerous
but they are in very undesirable state
of no discipline. Hostetter's Stomach Bit.
ters will soon remedy this want in dis.
ordered liver or bowels. Biliousness
manifests itself in yellowness of the skin
and eyeballs, sour breath, furred
tongue, morning nausea, discomfort in
the vicinity OF the liver, vertigo and sick
headache. Hosts of people suffer thus
These signs of insubordination to the
goverance of health, together with an ir-
regular condition of the bowels, are soon
regulated by the Bitters, which also
overcomes malaria, dyspepsia, rheuma-
tism, neuralgia, nervousness and kidney
trouble. As a means OF checking prema-
ture decay, fastening convalescence. and
mitigating the infirmities of age, the
graf tonic is without parallel.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
The Pennsylvania Railroads Popular Ex-
curiions to the Sershore.

No other summer outing appeals so
strongly to the people of western Penn
sylyania as the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company's popular excursions To the
seacoast of New Jersey. For years they
have been looked forward to a. the holi-
day event of each summer. The secret
of their great popularity is the phenome-
nally low rate and the high character of
the service. The limit of twelve days
Just fits the time set apart for the average
vacation, and the dates of the excursion
are most conveniently adjusted. There
is also the widest field for choice in the
selection of a resort. Atlantic City, Cape
May, Sea Isle City, and Ocean City are
the choicest of the Atlantic coast resorts.
and any one of them may be visited un-
der these arrangements. The list this
year includes also Rehoboth, Del, and
Ocean City, Md.
The dates of the excursions are July Is.
and ., and August i2 and 81. 4 special
train of Pullman parlor cars and day
coaches will leave Pittsburg on above
mentioned dates at s.55 a. M, arriving at
Altoona l2:l5 p. M, where stop for din
ner will be made, reaching Philadelphia
6::,5 p. M. and arriving Atlantic City, via
the Delaware River Bridge ronte, at $40
p. m. making the run from Pittsburg to
the seashore Via the only allrail route in
eleven hours and forty-five minutes.
Passengers may also spend the night in
Philadelphia. and proceed to the shore
by any regular train from Market street
wharf or Broad street station the follow
ing day.
Tickets will also be good on regular
trains leaving Pittsburg at 40 and $40
p. m, both of which will carry sleeping
cars through to Atlantic City.
For detailed information in regard to
rates and time of trains apply to ticket
agents, or Mr.. Thomas L. Watt, District
Passenger Agent, Pittsburg.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
Poisoned by Moths.

BosToN. July I0-The mysterious dis
ease which has recently affected residents
OF Somerville, and which baiiled the ply
sicians, has been explained. The victims
seems 10 have been afflicted with ivy
poisoning, the hands and arms redden-
ing and swelling, but as rule they could
prove they had not touched ivy. The
employees Of the Gypsy Moth Commits
sion say that the whole trouble comes
from touching the brown-tail moth, the
new pest recently discovered in that To-
cality. The commission is fighting the
moth, and employees are killing them at
the rate of 100. 900 a day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
Russia's Population.

WASHINGTON, July l.-For the first
time in history a general census has been
taken of the population of the Russian
Empire, which is shown to number
l29,2ll, ll3. of which total 6i,6l6. 80 are
males and 81. ,sS3 females. United
States Consul Karal at st. Petersburg,
who transmits the figures to the State De-
partment, says they show that in forty
five years the population of Rlssia has
doubled and during the last twelve years
il has increased 20 per cent.
To take this census the Russian Gov
ernment employed an army of l59,0O)
persons and its completion in three
months is regarded rs a great achieve
ment in view OF the vast oxpanse of terri
tory TO be covered and the iilteraey of
the population.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
Brass Band for q Hanging.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, July 9.-Maximo
Martinez, the Mexican, who murdered
his sweetheart and her parents after i'll
treating the girl, is to be hanged for the
sentence was passed on him last week he
requested the sheriff TO have brass band
play at his hanging. and that the occasion
be made one of the general festivities in
the little town.
The citizens of Floresville will carry
out his wish. They raised purse of $50
and this morning engaged the best brass
band of this city to play at his hanging.
Martinez will be allowed 10 participate
in the festivities nnder heavy guaria.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
Quay Will Not Quit.

HARRIsBURG, July lI.-Senator Quay
formally announced yesterday that he
would be candidate for reelection as
United States Senator at the close of his
term Of Office in 1899. and tina, he wonld
soon begin the work of an active canvass.
He said:
ut had been announced from Washing
.On that I would not be candidate, but
/ have been Overruled. came to Harris
burg 10 consult Gov. Hastings and other
friends as to my candidacy. You may
say that I will make the contest for
United States Senator at the proper time.
The fiery cross will again be carried over
the State and the men in blouses-the
bcargeoiste-will be asked to rally to my
support" !"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
Watson Says Bryan is a Briber.

ATLANTA, Ca, July Thomas T..
Watson, in a signed editorial in to-day's
issue Of the Peoples Party newspaper,
charges that the fusionists have entered
into compact to deliver the Populist
vote to the Democrats in 1900 and that
the Sl500 recently contributed To the
Populist fund by Mr.. Bryan, out of the
proceeds of his book sales, is the first in
staIlment Of the purchase money.
Mr. Watson has also caused great stir
among the Catholics by an editorial en-
titled "a Good Catholic" in which he
defends the position of the 4. p. \. So
ciety. His announcement indicates that
the future of his wing of the Populist
party will be cast with the A. p A.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

TIE feelings Of the gentlemen who
for years past, and even up until three
weeks ago when the receipts and ex-
penditures of the last Republican pri-
mary election were published in these
columns, have been iterating and reit-
Grating false reports in regard to how
these funds have been expended can
be better imagined than described.
However, it is rule of law that a
man whose word carries no weight
with his neighbors can not be believed
on oath.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

THE selfconstituted guardians OF
the political destiny of Somerset eoun-
iy, dating from Last spring, when Mr..
Francis ]. Kooser was endorsed for
Congress at a Republican primary, are
now diligently practicing on the fol-
lowing pathetic ballad
20, pisty. pity, pity,
Tkst sssb n wiskse s5sE:y.
s1sh foul and fIAsrsnt county, fun u sisin.,
sisins, stains:
But vo shober-koo-eriies will lave IL,
Clssnse and purify and save it,
AHd only ask to boss ii for our pains, pains
painS-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
Cereal Coffee Drinkers BEWARE,

II yon have been deceived and tried
one of the cheap bran substitutes now on
the market, claiming to be the original
and to have great food value, and yon got
pound OF poorly roasted bran for YOUR
@'e- and poor, weak, sickish drink
what can you expos from branl, don't
DC discouraged hut try GRAIN-o. lis
made from solid grain. nicely Drowned
and } pounds for DC Grain-O takes the
place OF coffee at the price. Get a pack
60 Of your grocer to-day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

La us put our faith in the psople. for when
they fairly understand the situation their an
swer is always right.r-F,osa NJ Eooserss al.
siress at ne '.fGlc'' esHueafioa
This is wholesome advice. As an
opener We would suggest that Mr..
KOoser give the people a frank state
ment Of his interviews with Messr-
+. ID. Miller and James NJ. Cover.
when he urged them to withdraw as
candidates. for delegates TO the State
Convention Perhaps when the peo-
pie fairly understand his motives they
will accord him the coveted honor of
casting three votes in the next State
Convention. Messrs. Miller, Cover
and Mostoller own themselves aud re-
hsse to es dictated 10 by the self-con-
stituted owner Of the Republican par
ty.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
From Blindness to Active Business in
Twenty-Eight Days.

One year ago Mr.. \. NJ. Cunningham,
Ottawa, Kansas, found himself blind in
one eye from cataract and the other fail
ing rapidly. He had the one operated
upon by an Occulist i'm st. Joe, Mo-, re-
sulting i'm painful confinement and a
totally blind eye. The other was now
too blind 10 do business. lie then came
to Pittsburg for the express purpose of
placing himself under the skillful care Of
DIR. Sadler, SO4 Penn avenue, whose rep
utation for success in cataract has extend
ed throughout the length and brel1th OF
the United States. The result in this ease
added another laurei TO the doctors cred
it. Mr.. c. never having had any pain
either with the operation or after it. In
three weeks he could read the finest
print, and i'm four weeks was out on the
prairies of Kansas selling rsapers. The
doctor has lost but three cases out of the
last ll3 of all ages-a percentage GER
tainly worthy Of consideration. No sea
son of the year more favorable than now
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

~Mr. kooseS said that he had no harsh
word 10 say OF any Republican A handful
were simply struggling, in violation Of rule
and antagonisIn to party good, To retain pow
Ct that the party before to-day had announc-
ed should not be theirs.--Fnons ?. J. Eooscr',
address az Ote '.fajte'' oonU.-fios,
Is it possible that ''F. Jolly" possess
es the characteristics OF Jykell and
Hyde, and does his feyerish tongue re-
spond 50 promptly TO a dose of 'HThe
Generals" specie resumption tonic?
None will have the temerity TO dispute
his ownership Of the flake" primary,
but the fake" convention appears to
have belonged first to "The General. -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
Noiiea 10 All.

We have opened new furniture store
in the commodinus west room of the
Baer Block, Somerset, Pa, where we
carry a complete line of household furni-
ture such as Parlor and Bedroom Suits,
Couches, Bed Lounges, Chairs, Tables,
China Closets, Chill0niers, Desks, Hat
racks, Mattresses. Springs and Stands.
We also do all kinds of repair work, up
holstering, etc.
We can not fail TO meet your wants.
our goods are all new and up-to-date
'97 patterns.
Give US a call and examine our stock
and get our prices.
suFALL & NEFF,
Baer Block, Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

THE Republican State Convention
will convene at Harrisburg on Thurs
day, Auguest 26. The only candidates
to be nominated are for State Treasur-
er and Auditor General. For the
former position, James ;. Beacon, of
Westmoreland county, is likely TO be
nominated by acclSmation. There are
several strong candidates for the latter
position. Ii is said that Judge Will
lard has concluded TO resign from the
Supreme Court bench. Should he do
so before the meeting of the Conven-
tion, a candidate will be nominated TO
fill the vacancy caused by his retire
ment The State Committee will meet
day prior TO the meeting Of the Con-
vention to make up the roll of dele
gates The present popular and
efficient chairman of the State Conn
mittee, Hon. John p. Elkin, will
probably be reelected without opposi-
ton.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

IT is the misfortune of few men to
be placed in more humiliating posi-
tion than that in which the local lead
ers Of the Combine find themselves.
The only comfort they can find is that
of the fly on the cart wheel, who
blissfully observed: "What dust We
have kicked up"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
II Took Only Sc, 900.

WAsHISGroN, July l0-United States
Consul General Lee has been rendering
some account to the Government of his
expenditures from the fund appropriated
by Congress for the relief of destitute
American citizens in Cuba. His figures
were presented 10 the Cabinet yesterday,
and the showing was remarkable, for il
appeared that of the total of $50. 600 at the
disposal of the Consul General, he had
expended only 5000, and yet had given
substantial relief 10 every distressed
American whom he could find ready TO
receive aid. and besides had shipped
some of them back TO the United State 5
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
Half Rates to Toronto via Pennsylvania
R. z. on Account of Epworth
League Convention.

For the Epworth League International
Convention, 20 be held at Toronto, Cana
da. July I5 to is, the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company will sell special tickets
from all points on its line TO Toronto and
return at rate of single fare for the round
trip. These tickets will be sold and good
going July IA and Is; good to return
leaving Toronto not earlier than July Is
nor later than Jaly u, 1897, and will be
good only for continuous passage from
Toronto on daie stamped.
For further inforarsties apply to ticket
2gesltS-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
Pension Field widened.

WASHINGTON, July i2.-An important
decision constituting the rights Of pension
claimants in line Of duty cases WAS rem
dered to-day by Assistant Secretary of
the Interior Davis. The issue is made in
the case of Henry Miller. private in Com
pany X. One Hundred and First Ohio In
fantry. Afler being relieved from guard
duty one day Miller voluntarily assisted
teamsier in watering mules, and while
80 occupied was fired upon and injured.
The department heretofore has rejected
such cases a. not in the line of duty. As
sistant Secretsry Davis holds that the
claimant WAS not disobeying orders nor
violating army regulations, but was aid
ing q cOnrade in protecting government
property; was doing something which was
commendabie, and so was acting in the
line of duty. The adoption of this policy
will effect many claims.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

THE personal organ" editor was more
discreet in his last issue than he was
in his 'fake" convention speech. In the
latter be said the vote polled at the
flake" primary - exactly lS5S-was
1900, while in the former he placed the
figures at NEARLY 2000.n Ga the day
of the flake" primary, however, be got
way OFF, and said that over 1000 votes
would be poiled.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

WHAT's the matter with calling
another ''fake" primary to accommo-
date the 1900 voters whom the personal
organ" says didn't vote at the ''fake''
primary, but would do 50 if given
another chance. We opine if another
opportunity was given them at least
80 OF those who did participate would
refrain from doing 50.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

President MCKINLEY's strong en-
dorsement of the American school sys-
TEN is in keeping with the thorough
American policy that marks his ad-
ministration. The present chief mag
istrate of this nation is an American
all the way through.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

SINCE the dismal failure of his fake
primary, at which only ISIS votes were
pOlled, consisting largely Of boys, dem
Ocrats and non-residents, Bre'r kooser
has remained 50 quiet that fears are en-
tanned that lie is at work on labor
day speech in the interest Of harmony.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

EXCEPTIONS to the certificate Of
nomination of Manassas Shoemaker for
Director of the Poor and Ephraim
Coleman for Jury Commissioner were
filed ia the court of Common Pleas
Monday by attorneys Just who does
not appear of record) for Adam 5.
Miller and John II. Shaffer. Now let
the band play.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

THREE men in Lowell, Mass, who
were caught giving briees to a city Off
cial for a municipal franchise will pay
fine of 500 each and pass one year in
prison The peculiarity in the case Is
that they were caught.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

JUsT ON the heels of Mark Twain's
refusal TO accept benefit fund comes
the announcement that he has written
another book. The famous humorist
knows that an unfailing fund lies in
the ability 20 touch the American
sense of humor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

TIE Democratic contingent must
have voted early and often at the late
fake primary in Berlin and Lincoln
AS they We're the only two precincts in
the county that polled a vote in excess
Of one-half of the vote pOlled at the
last regular Republican primary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

States Senate, it was put at rest Satur-
day when the Senator, while in Har-
risburg on business with Governor
Hastings, gave out the following state
ment; note Of defiance to his enemies
and bugle-call to his friends:
ait has been announced from WASH
ington that | would not be a candi-
date. but I have been overruled, aud
my visit To Harrisburg was to consult
Governor Hastings and other friends
as TO my candidacy. You may say
that for the first time in my life | am q
full-fledged candidate for the Senate,
and tsat will make the contest when
the proper time comes. The
fiery cross will once more be carried
across the state, and the men in blouses
will be asked to rally to my support. I"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
sIep, insrre..

Akron, o., July Il.-Charles Beane.t.
residing just south of the city, climbed
into tree last night aud went to sleep
about y feet above the ground. in the
hope of keeping cool. He fell out in the
course OF an hour or TIVE. breaking two
ribs. dislocating his right shoulder and
spraiBing his neck.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

The Eastern Endeaverors will return
from the great San Francisco conven-
ton with increased interest in their
noble work, and with a better cOncep-
ton of the boundless resources of their
great country.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
LIGHT READING.

Good Novels aud 10 cent Magazines
for the summer hours.
Hundreds of books from five cents to
25 cents. Every author is represented,
every style of literature can be found in
the collection.
And remember that light reading
does not necessarily mean trashy read
ing. but collection of the bright gems
of thought, the happiest conceits and the
ripping humor of the best writers.
Summer stationery here too. Ham
mocks, Canes. Fishing and Sporting
Goods, Playing Cards and Fashion Mag
azines.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

SILVER has fallen Sc an ounce dur
ing the last three months, and gold in
Mexico is at premium Of lis. This
is the Bryan prosperity rainbox.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

WHEN rebellion, political or other
wise, is successful it is called revolution;
when unsuccessful, treason. The late
rebellion, led by Mr.. Kooser, was un-
SuceeSSful
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

Quay never thought of retiring from
politics. Ho is a sly old fellow and
merely wanted TO hear from the
ssbaVs.n
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

THE pleasure shown over the large
hay crop proves that our friend, the
horse, has not yet been retired from
active service by the wheel.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
choice goods
we're calling attention to at the
lowest price s

equal kia15 were ever sold at
write for samples-'samples of
Dress Goods, Silks aud Wash
Goods at shelfemptying price s.
AMI they'll show yoa very qqie ky
what's being done and what a
chance it is for your pocketbook-
it's to be the most effectual shelf
emptying we ever undertook.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

Ira doubt was ever entertained ~
q Senator Qusy's intention Of being a
e1adidzie for re-eleeii6n 10 the United
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

THE grateful rain, so often promised
by the weather man, came at last.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
Now going on
The Greatest Clearance Sale
Ever Advertised.

We are selling the new. fresh, clean
goods, none of them in this store over
two months, for one half. one-third and
one-quarter price. Send for what you
want. We cannot promise 10 send sam
pies, for in the history OF our business
we never handled such crowds before.
But we can give such prices rs YOU new
er heard Of, and will send samples if we
can.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14
emptying
the shelves

of Dress Goods, Silks and
Wash Goods-eyery piece, every
yard of surplus stock must be
cleared out profit is lost sight OF
even cost isn't considered-it's ;
shelves empty and ready for the
new goods Of the new season that
we're alter-and the vigorous
means we're using to get them with
is prices.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-14

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