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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04
W. J. Bryan Advised to Enlist.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 30.-Wl-
liam Jennings Bryan is candidate for
generalship. A short time ago he wrote
to President Mckinley bro and com
prehensive letter, in which he rendered
his services and expressed willingness
to accept any position, regardless ofrank.
that the President might select for him.
II is well to state here that The Presi
dent makes no appointments uncer
Brigadier Generalship. Positions Oh
lower grade are made 10y Governors OF
States. As this fact is or ought to be
known TO men prominent in political life,
it is fair to assume that Mr.. Bryan wants
either to be Brigadier General or Major
General
Since writing his letter TO the President
Mr.. Bryan's friends among the Demo
cratic politicians have been urging the
Silverite's appointment. The President
has not taken kindly to the idea, and has
notified Mr.. Bryan's friends that he is
going TO give one Generalship to Joe
Wheeler. of Alabama, and another 10
Fhzhugh Lee, of Virginia.
So plain did the President make his in
niions known TO Mr.. Bryan's friends
that Senator Jones. Of Arkansas, has adj
v.sed Mr.. Bryan to enlist as a private and
wait for the promotion which will surely
follow.
There is bitter rivalry here between
the friends of Fitzhugh Leeand William
Jennings Bryan.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

PENNSYLVANIA was the first Of the
States to respond to President McKin-
ley's call for l25, 900 volunteers, and to-
day the entire State Guard is assembled
at Mt. -Gretna, where they will be sworn
into the service of the National Gov
ernment before proceeding to Washing
ton, and, it is said, go into camp ON the
historic battlefield Of Bau Ran. Penn
syivsnia's leyalty has never been ques-
toned, and the sons Of the keystone
State have ever been among the first TO
respond to a call for the national de-
fense. Newspapers from the vnrious
homes OF the State Guard tell OF The
enthusiasm aroused by the departure
Of the troops, and add that the boys
who have been left at home are anx-
ious 10 follow in the footsteps OF their
brethren. When the Republic is con-
fronted 10y an enemy Pennsylvania
sons stand ready to 90 forth to battle.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04
ne cos.a RLesn counterfsitsrI.

For many months the Costa Rican eoun-
terfeiters have been issuing bogus notes
OF The government of the island until the
amount. it is said. has reached LOO. zoo
Inspectors of the secret service bureau
were chiefly instrumental in bringing
the malefactors 10 justice. The efficiency
OF the secret service Is undOub.ed, but IL
is by no means a secret, but 3 patent fact,
that the service that Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters does the weak, nervous and dys-
peptic is OF genuine value. There have
been from time TO time counterfeits OF il,
As there are OF the genuine Costa Rican
notes, but the miniature note of hand on
the label and the vignette Of ST. George
and the Dragon. coupled with the exqui-
sitely finished typographical work, are
not successfully imitable. Any one who
has used the Bitters knows its admirable
qualities aud the features of the exterior
OF the bottles. This agreeable tonic ab-
solutely prevents and remedies malaria,
rheumatism, liver complaints. kidney
trouble and dyspepsia
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

THAT was a wholesome lesson County
Chairman Berkley taught the ''fakirs"
last spring. As an excuse for boiling
the party organization and holding a
primary of their own, they denied the
chairman's right to enforce the rules
and levy an assessment on candidates
for the purpose Of defraying the ex-
penses of the primary. This spring
they are tumbling over one another in
their anxiety to sign a paper pledging
themselves 10 pay any assessment that
the chairman may levy, thus aeknowl-
edging that their effort last spring was
a reasonable one, and that the chair
man was right in lris position and con-
struelion and enforcement of the party
rules. The peop.e knew he was right
aud now the 'fakirsn acknowledge
that he was.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

WHILE the millions are rejoicing
over the great victory to the American
ships, it will be well to remember that
there are others who are waiting for
lhe details with something more acute
than mere gladness in the success Of
the fleet. They have relatives, loved
ones, friends, acquaintance on board
the vessels, and they will want to know
whether they passed through the dread
ordeal safely. The list of casualties
will have an intense interest for many
thousands Of Americans.
SO, these tidings have that living,
vital feeling which goes straight TO the
heart. But, whether the sailor passed
through the battle unhurt or fell in be
half of the flag of his country and OF
humanity, he is a hero, and such he
will ever be regarded by his country
men
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

THE only Republican primary clee-
tions held in the State last week were
those in Wyoming county, and with
the usual result. George a. Carter was
elected delegate TO the State eonven-
ton and was instructed to support Col.
w. A. Stone for Governor. Up 10 date
Wanamaker has Just carried three
counties, and has fourteen delegates
instructed for him. "Whai for boom
is this wanamaker boom for Governor,
any how?p
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04
unkind Colonel Stone,

Pittsburg Leader.
Hon. John Wanamaker complains
from the stump that Congressman Stone
is neglecting his congressional duties
because he chooses to follow Mr.. Wan
smaker and deny most of the charges
made by him against the Allegheny
candidate. Colonel Stone is telling the
people who have heard Mr.. Wanama-
ker that much Of what he said on the
stump was untrue. When he learns
that Mr.. Wanamaker has said that he
is opposed to the use of money in poll
tics, Colonel Stone is so unappreciative
Of good story that he recalls numer-
Gus stories of the buying of members Of
the last legislature to vote in accord
ance with the wishes of friends of Mr..
Wanamaker. When the office-seeking
Philadelphia merchant says he is OPP
posed to bossism in politics, Colonel
Stone says he is not bOssed and talks
about Mr.. Wanamaker's association
with Magee and Martin. When Mr..
Wanamaker says that if Stone is NOM
mated and elected be will sign the
Lexow expense bin of $4,000 and au-
thorize other treasury raids, Stone re-
plies that he has pledged himself to
veto them. This is not all, but enough
to show why Mr.. Wanamaker is har-
.,..,,l II ,,.,,-,;,1 r,-o,. ~ lo,ol Ssto.of,.
ia lure to be in Washington when con-
gress has been notified that the war
crisis has been delayed until next week.
1t is most unkind of Congressman
Stone TO hamper Mr.. Wanamaker in
this way. Somebody ought to stop it
1r Blr. Wanamaker, out Of chagrin and
disgust, may cease to be a candidate
longer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

them fight for themselves and they
will give the Spanish troops all they
want to do this summer. The rainy
season Is on in Cuba and the Spanish
forces are in no condition TO fight, so
that ihe Cubans viii have things their
own way. Heretofore the insurgents
have been sadly handicapped by reason
of bsing poorly armed and poorly pro
vided with ammunition. With good
guns and plenty of ammunition, such
as the United States can give them,
they can sweep the Spaniards off the
island without any foreign assistance.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

THE FIRST officer To be commission
ed by the President for the volunteer
service was a PennsyiVanian, Captain
McMichael, of Philadelphia, who has
been made assistant adjuiant general.
This is high compliment TO Pennsyl-
vania, bat she deserves il. Pennsylva-
MIA was the first TO answer Ready p
when President Mckinley asked for
troops, her National Guard was the first
70 go into camp, and her solid delega-
ton st Washington has stood hy Presi-
dent Mckinley fsom the very start OF
the war. Pennsylvania, is great State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04
Necessary Size and Weight.

WAsHINGroN. May 1.-The instructions
issued by the war department TO govern
recruiting in the time Of war give the
weight required for men enlisting for va
riogs branches of the service. together
with table showing the physical proper
tons for height, weight and chest meas
nremsnt
For the infantry and the artillery
branches, the height must be not less
than Eve feet four iuehes, and weight not
less than i28 pounds and not more than
i30 pounds.
For the cavalry branch. the height
must not be less than five feet, four inch
Is and not more than Eve feet, ten inch
es and weight not TO exceed l65 pounds.
No minimum weight is prescribed for
the cavalry. bat the chest measurement
must be satisfactory.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

FoR WEEKS past John Nanamaker
has been stumpiug the State and in his
speeches has been accusing Senator
Qaay OF all sorts Of political ofienses,
to ali of which the Republican voters
have replied in almost every county in
which primaries have been held by en-
dorsing Senator Quay's candidacy for
reelection. But the Philadelphia Press
Of Saturday out Wanamaker's Wana-
maker when it charges Senator Quay
with being solely responsible for the
present war with Spain. Should an
American man-Of-war be sunk in the
next naval battle the virtuous half
breed will at once cry it was the work
of the wicked Senator Quay
And the Senator only smiles.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

THE good Indians are Offering them
selves as scouts aud warriors to the
Government, while the bad Indians
are organizing sun and ghost dances
Thus, an Indians virtue may be known
from the fact Of his being fighter or a
dancer
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04
FIRST B0hBARDMENT
WAS At MATAKZAS.
roaeEs wILL LAND TEIs -.

The first actual engagement OF tho war
was on last Wednesday. a Maianzrs'
a Cuban port, fifty two miles east Of Ha-
vana. The Spanish forces bad been
throwing up new Qualifications on the
harbor shore aud strengthening lh7ir d
ones. This Rear Admiral Ssuipsos''s
ilee. knew OF. and on wednesday the
flagship. New York. the monitor, Pusi-
tan, and the cruiser Cincinnati were
making a reeonnoissancsab about i've miles
out, when the shore batteries opened fire
upon them, evidently intending 70 make
them keep further from shore.
II that was the intention the real effect
must have been most startling to them,
for almost instantly the New York open
ed fire, followed by the others aud in
eighteen minutes from 1851 to l:l5) the
last Spanish battery was silenced. No
Spanish missile took effect, although
few got close to the New York. Our re-
ports claim that nearly ali our shots took
effect and that the sast one bowled over q
huge column OF masonry, some OF which
was thrown 60 feet into the air. Even
the Spanish account admits that some IF
their men were killed and the town some
what injured.
Brigadier General Shafler viii lead fif-
teen thousand regulars 10 invade Cuba
this week. They may land at Bahia,
Honda or Matanzas.
As fast as the ports on the northern
coast are reduced they viii be garrisOned.
Cooperation with Gomez and Garcia will
be undertaken. Commissaries will dis
tribute supplies to the reconcentrados.
Fitzhugh Lee, with ten thousand yell
low fever immunes may follow later to
to relieve them when the rainy season
sets in. In this way land operations can
be carried on without interruption.
y LODaENENT EASY To MAKE
The result of Wednesdays skirmish
of Matanzas is accepted as important in
that it has disclosed the facility with
which Judgement can be made at al
most any point on the north coast by an
American landing party. Encouraged
by the ease with which the Spanish bat
teries at MatanzKs were reduced, the ad-
lAlHiottdlloh may artttiAAAA0 ~ AaSttAA tAA1
landing movement, which has been one
of the chief features Of its Cuban plan Of
campaign. The prompt establishment
OF a base Of operations on the north coast
has been deemed essential by the Presi-
dent and his advisers for both political
aad military reasons. on the one hand,
/ il is held desigable 10 open immediate
communications with the insurgents, 70
supply them with food, glns and anmu-
milton aud olhorNis equip them for 4
land campaign in the rear OF Havana
! On the other hand. it is considered an
urgent duty 30 convey relief ifp7s>iuie,
To the Cuban rec7neeutradoS who can
still be reached in the provinces oi
Matanzss and Santa Clara. SIch relief
could only be given effectively under the
protection Of the armed forces Of the
United States.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

OwING TO the wants Of the ar,:,sg;,
plain, substanti.:.. iood Is going up, and
so are eottons and other similar mate
rials used in army wear Housekeepers
and shoppers are much excited over
the rise, for the prospects are that, with
the plain and cheap materials constant
ly ascending, women will be compelled
to dress in silks, and furnish their Ia
bles with canvas-baek ducks, pate de
fois gras and other undesirable COM
modities rejected by the Government.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

THAT little affair down at Matanzas,
when Admiral Sampson silenced the
Spanish batteries in eighteen minutes
from the time he eopened Ere, must have
been an astonisher to the Spanish gun
ners who thought that all they had to
do was TO open fire and the feet would
ran away. Captain sampson evidently
thought the Span.4ris were getting
little too fresh aud hewonld show them
a thing or two. He certainly taught
them lesson they viii not forget in a
while
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04
KNOWING HOW PAYS.
An Engineer on the Ohio Speaks on
Personal Matter.

When it became compulsory in the
State of Pennsylvania for engineers aud
other officers Of steam craft TO 90 up for
examination. and take cut papers ilcens-
ing them 10 hold positions. candidate
presented himself at an oral, whose hoo
sier appearance betOkened he knew very
little about navigation, ard less about the
propeIling force Of a Steamboat. Looks
are often deceptive. and in this case the
hOOsier answered quickly and correctly
every question asked him. One Of the
examiners, a eOod-natnrel official, joking
~ said: My man. you have done re-
markably well. answer this: Suppose you
yere ont in the middle of the Ohio in n
Steamboat, and your pumps were in good
working order, but would not draw water,
what wonld you doT' The answer came
as quickly as the any of the preceding:
Il would look over the side Of the boat,
and see if the Ohio was dry" Now this
old anecdOte has nothing whatever TO
do with Engineer Jas. W. Edgar, of No.
a Seventh ave, Mekeesport, Pa, ma
rine engineer, who has had forty years
experience In navigating all OF the nayi-
gable rivers of the country. We merely
the reader is annoyed IN the same way,
he wiz know what TO do. Mr.. Edgar
says. For several years have had severe
trouble with my Kidneys; in fact, had to
give up my work on that account. had Sc
we're pains through my loins and kidneys,
and an extreme weakness of the secre-
tory organs. Headaches were frequent,
aud generally accompanied by dizziness.
got Doan's Kidney Pills at a drug store,
and l am glad TO say they thoroughly
took al pains away. and | never felt bet
ter than at the present time. and l am
pleased TO recommend 80 worthy a rem
edy."
Doan's Kidney Pills. fer sale by all
dealers Price 80 cents. Mailed by
Foster Milbufn Co. Buffalo. n. Y. scie
agents for the u. 5. Remember the n1me
-DoaB's-and take no substitute.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

FROM all parts Of the country patri-
otic women are volunteering for nurses
ia hospital and field. Their services
will be gratefully accepted, With the
h ,pe of all earnest men that the neces-
sity for these services may never equal
their willingness.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

YoUxG Mr. Letter, Of Chicago, is not
selling any wheat just now. He eN-
poets the price to go to 81 80, when he
will unload a few bushels. And TO
think that he paid less than a dollar
for II tlni
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

Ohio Woman sutfSfsa Great Asony
From q Terrible sore-Her Story o.
the Case, and tIer Cure.
aFor many years was afflicted with .
milk leg, and a few years ago 1t broke ou'
A. sore and spread from my foot 10 ny
kpee. suffered great agoay. II would
hurn and Itch all the tine and discharge
. great deal. My health was good Win
the exception OF this sore 1 tried great
many kinds OF salye, but some would
,rritatc tho sore SO that could hardly
stand the pain. could not go near the
fire without suffering intensely Someone
sent me papers containing testimonials q
cures By Hoods sarsapariila, and 'o.'
INV husband l would like to try this med
icine. lie got me a bottle and l found IL
helped me. kept on taking 1t until my
limb was completely healed cannot
praise Hoods sarsaparilla enough Tor tne
great benefit it has been to me- II
cleanses the blood Of all Impurities ana n.
leaves ii rich and pure MRS anna L
EAKEz, WhittIesey, Ohio.
You can buy Hoods sarsapariila OF al
drngqists. Be sure to get only Hoods
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

THE boys at Camp Hastings had a
rather stormy time Of it for a little
while, but they are all right now.
With all of the discomforts that con-
fronted them on their arrival at Mount
Gretna it is said that not a murmur was
heard, and that the men bore them
selves bravely through all Of the terri
bic conditions.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04
Swift Vengeance For Crime.

MADISON. Wis, April s0.-wnliani
Bester and William Fuller, the robbers
arrested at Wankeshs for the murder OF
an aged couple and the burning of the
bodies at Black Earth Wednesday night,
to-day pleaded guilty. They were SEN
fenced 70 life imprisonment and were
taken 10 Waupun prison immediately.
They were landed there thirty hours after
the crime was committed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

Practically Havana is at the mer-
cy of the United States fleet. This Is
demonstrated by the ease with which
we bowIed over the big batteries at
Matanzas.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04
! s2s-s27 Penn Ave. PTTs8uRe. Pa J
SA~N&eN<~&NNN%NNN~A%NNsAA
.oURT PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, The Hon. JAcoB II. IoxaF.
NEcKER, President Judge of the sever,tI C,,,lrfs
OF Common Pleas Of the several counties conn
posing the 10th Judicial District and Justice
ers,l Jail Delivery, for the trial OF an cs.pIt,l
and other offenders in the said District and
u. J. HORNER and GEORGE J. BLACK. Ese's
JUDGES OF the courts ofCommOn Pleas and
and General 5e'l Delivery for the trial 81 an
capital and other offenders In the County ~
somerset have issued their preceptS and 10
Ine directed, for holding Court Of CommOn
Pleas and General Quarter sessions on IRE
Peace and General JAN Delivery, and Coarfs
OF over and Ierniiner at Somerset. on
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

1t turns out that the Populist camp in
this state is divided against itself. and
ihatthe ''middle-of-the-roadH wing refns-
ed tO endorse the nomination of Dr. Swal-
low for governor made by the Estate con-
Tention'' at williamsport the other day,
aud set up ticket of their own, headed
by Jerome T. Altman. of Juniats county.
They also endorsed Wharton Barker for
president In 1900.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

ARRANGEMENTS have been made to
send the insurgent forces in Cuba a
large consignment Of arms, ammani-
tion, supplies and medical stores, and
thus fit them out to continue the fight
Ing during the summer. That Is about
the most sensible arrangement that
could be made Give them aid and bet
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04
A DMINIsrRAroR's NOTICE.

Estate OF Herman Chrstncr, late Of Summit
township, Somerset county, Pa, deed.
Letters of administration on the above es-
tate having been granfcd 10 the undersigned
by the proper authority. notice Is hereby Civ
en- 10 al persons knowing Themselves lndebt-
ed t. said estate 10 make immediate payment
ana those having claims or deman ndS against
the same To present them duty authenticated
for settlement 10 the administrator. on IA ur-
day, May 10. iSS. ~ the residences Of the aG-
Ininlsiriior IN summit township.
NAHION ClfRISTNER.
Administration
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04
A Sweeping Invitstion.

To all who visit Pittsburg to drop down
10 9Th St. and Duquesne Way and see a
thoroughly np-to-da wholesale grocery,
built on the highest plane Of economic
principles. designed AMI erected especial
for William X. Gillespie.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

How long will the war last? There
are various guesses. As matter OF fact
no one knows. And no one can know.
All wars are expected to be short, and
very few of them have been short.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

NOTICE Is hereby given to all the Justices
OF the Peace. the COrOner and Consfs NO.
within the said comfy Ct Somerset. thaf mo-,
oe snen ana there N their proper persons vii (,
their rolls, records inqutsifio1s eaxa min, tI
ana other refnefnbF-tncfs. 10 do those thin'-s
which TO their Office and Ia that behalf ! n
pertain 10 be done. and also they who WIN
prosecute against the prisoners that are or
shall be Ia the jail Of Somerset County. ~ be
then and there 70 prosecute against them as
shall be just -
NJ. II. HARTzEfi..
NhtrfR
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

FrFrY-FIvE West Point cadets Joined
the army last Friday. They had just
been graduated aud thoy considered
themselves in luck that they were at
once to be given commands. They will
he l,aarI r-nn
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

THE ''pigsiiekers," as the Spanish
call the Americans, do seem TO know
how to do effective sticking when the
matter comes TO a point
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

PERHAPS by the time spain loses
Cuba and the PHILIPPINES, she will be-
gin to think Of doing something more
than talking big.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

THERE is serious oanger that the
American eagle viii have an attack OF
hoarseDess.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04
NoNeeessity Of Bong Rlind OF DEAD

NoNeeessity of Being Blind or Deaf.
Modern science restores the ear to
heaithfulness in hundreds of eases hich
in the past have been considered incura-
bic.
Putting of the necessary treatment
causes serious damage in hundreds of
cases which might be wholly restored.
IN ls77 Miss Annie R)lfe, 257 Forty
fifth ST.. Pittsburgh, came under the
treatment of DIR. Sadler, sC4 Penn Ave .
for polypus and discharge from the ear
The condition was perfectly cured, and
in 1897, she expressed, unsolicited, her
great satisfaction for the perfect cure that
had lasted so many years, and will be
glad to answer any who may desire To
communicate with her. From the first Of
the year, DIR. Sadler has associated with
him an eminent European physician, DIR.
A. Sigmarn, Of the University of Vienna
Austria, who has had an extensive expe
rience in all the very latest knowledge
relating to medicine. and all who consult
Drs. Sadler & Sigmann will get the bene
fit of their combined skill and expert
ence, the best known TO this age Of prog
rcss.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

Now THAT Dewey has shown the
way how, possibly Sampson may steam
into Havana harbor and capture every
thing in sight.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-04

Col. w. A STONE does not OWE
department store, but be does claim
the enthusiastic allegiance of thous-
ands Of Republicans.