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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16
Give the Children a Drink

called Grain-O. 1t is a delicious, appe-
tizing, nourishing food drink to take the
place Of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
liked by all who have used it because
when properly prepared it tastes like the
finest coffee but is free from all its injuri-
Gus properties. Grain-o aids digestion
and strengthens the nerves. 1t is not a
stimulant but health builder, and cLil-
dren, as well as adults, can drink it with
great benefit Costs about as much as
coffee. Is and pc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

From present indications, there viii
be no less than five State tickets in the
field in Pennsylvania this fall. The
Silver, or Bryan Democrats, and the
Sound Money Democrats will each
have s ticket; then there Ill be the
two Independent tickets, one headed
by John Wanamaker, and the other by
DIR. Swallow; but the ticket that will
down the old enemy, Notwithstanding
the Wanamaker and Swallow side
shows, will be nominated by the Re
publicsns at their convention or the
second day of June.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

THE death Of Gen. W. s. Rosecrans
at Los Angeles, California, removes one
Of til conntry's most ilInstrious mill
tary figures He is the last Of the
great generals Of the civil war to die
General Rosecrans passed through
many battles, bat escaped without be
ing wounded. He was a cadet at West
Point, was with the army Of The Mis-
sissippi and distinguished himself in
different encounters, but particularly
in Tie battle Of Chickamauga- His
honesty and fairness in all his dealings
have made him conspicuous, and his
name will go down into history with
the leading generals of the civil war.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

THERE is grave apprehension amOug
some PopOcratic editors in this State,
says the Harrisburg Telegraph, that the
Republicans will not be able to find q
candidate for Governor, and they have
unselfishly set about selecting one for
their political enemies. If they will
possess their souls in patience until the
first week in June the Republicans viii
produce a candidate for Governor who
will be inaugurated next January with
great eclat, as they say in Greater New
York
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

BorH w. A. Stone and c. w. Stone
have notified the chairman of the Blair
County Republican Committee not to
print their names on the ballots for the
primary election on the 18th inst. This
means that the five delegates from Blair
county will go TO the State Convention
uninstructed as to whom they shall
support for the nomination for Gov
ernor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

The Secretaries of War and the Navy
appear to have been doing some exceed
ingly good work in the past few weeks
The announcement is made that our
coast defenses are all right, and that as
SION as the ammunition is ready we
shall have everything needful in case
of trouble. Let US hope that there will
not be any trouble, but, if it comes, it
is well to be prepared.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

THE report of the Senate committee
on civil service and retrenclment, pur-
sulnt TO instructions Of the Senate res
o!ution which required an \ investiga-
tiDn into the operation of the civil ser
wee law, submitted last week, recon-
m .nds that deputy collectors in the in
{ rnal revenue service be excluded from
the classified service.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

The State Convention Of the Prohi-
bitiOn party will be held in the Opera
House at Harrisburg, Thursday and
Friday, May 10 and 20, to nominate
candidates for Governor, Lieutenant
Governor, Secretary of Internal Affairs,
two Congressman at Large, and Judge
of the Supreme Court.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16
Rheumatism cursd inanau.

"Mystie Cure" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in l TO days.
Its action upon the system is remarkable
and mysterious. Il removes at once the
cause and the disease Immediately disap-
pears. The first dose greatly benefits !;
70 cents. Sold at Benford's Drug Store,
merset
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

THE a7qlittal of Sheriff Martin apd
his deputies is in conformity with the
anti-riot laws of the State. If the de-
fense had not clearly shown that the
mob fired upon by the deputies was
armed and riotous, a conviction must
have followed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16
T EGAL NOTICE.

The undersigned having been appointed
auditor TO pass upon exceptions and make
and return distribution OF the funds In the
hands OF Cyrus Weimer. administrator OF
his duties on Tuesday. the 5ih day OF Aprii1
lSi7, at hs flee In Somerset Borough Ali
persons interested and having claims wi
p esise PIT sent them 10 the auditor or be de-
6drrfd frOTn coming in fnr share OF said
IA ld. ]. o. kfMMEI.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

SPAIN is evidently doing a little sober
second thinking, and the general situa-
fion is less threatening than it was a
few days ago. If Mr.. Sylvester Scovel
can somehow be held back We may net
have q war after all.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

President MCKINLEY made a hand
some contribution TO the fund for the
relief of the Names wounded and the
families Of the Names dead. Evil
IDENTIFY Mr.. Mckinley believes in quick
charity.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

THERE viii be no fight at the Ale
gheny county primaries, to be held on
April 2d, on delegates to the Repubii-
can State Convention, an agreement
having been entered into by which Col.
w. A. Stone is to have Is of the IS del
egates, and the remainder are conceded
10 the Magee-Flinn people.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

AN exploded falsehoOd against the
Dingley law is the charge that it was
framed in the interest of the sugar trust.
Within six months after the passage Of
the law the sugar trust stock quotation
declined from 159 10 I20.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16
Low RATES TO BALTIMORE AND WASH
INGT0N.
Special Excursion via P enrsylvsnia Rail-
road.

special Excursion via enEsylvsnia Rail-
road.
On Thursday, March IL, the Pennsyl-
vaEia Railroad Company will run the
second Of its present series of low rate
excursions to Baltimore and Washing
ton. Special train carrying through par
lor cars and coaches viii leave Pittsburg
sO0a a. m. Tickets will also be good on
train No. A, leaving PittsbHrg at s 10 p.
m, carrying through sleepers TO Wash
ington. R"und-trip tickets. coed to re-
turn within ten days and good to stop off
at Baltimore, will be sold at very low
rates.
Apply to ticket agents, or Thos. Z
Watt, Passenger Agent, Western D.strici,
Pittsbnrg.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

AT THE beginning of the nineteenth
century Spain controlled more territory
in the Western Hemisphere than did
any other country. From present in
dications, the beginning Of the twenti-
eth century will find her without a
scrap.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

THE Cumberland County Conven-
ton on the sth instant elected three
delegates to the Republican State Con-
vention. The Wanamaker people had
but % out of I5S votes in the convention.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16
Pushing Ahesd.
ToHN WANAMAKER

Winning new customers, is ample proof
that the vast variety and good quality of
our line, together with our low prices, is
attracting more attention than ever, being
evidence that we are selling cheaper be
cause we are selling more Furniture. The
past years sales, exceeding very largely
those of previous years, have been placed
to our credit naturally caused by cur
low prices, which are lower than named
elsewhere. Our '9S line is better than any
beiore-now ready for inspection.
c. II. CoFFROTH.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

Eggs for haiching of thoroughbred
Rose Comb Brown Leghorn, and Barred
Plymoath Rock Hens-Pure strain. Or
ders booked now. Also, Green Noun
tain Seed Oats, and excellent varieties Of
Seed Potatoes. Address
L. E PUGH,
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

THE anxiety Of certain parties to
name the successor of late County
Auditor Silas H. Liebty is now ap-
parent. What a fortunate escape from
sicombjner dictation
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16
A UDIToR's NOTICE.

In the matter OF tho \ In The Orphans Court
estate OF Levi VIII Of Somerset county
son Snyder, lateof Pennsylvania.
lockwood born. 4 Account Of Dewald
somerset county, Snyder, admir- OF lie
Pa, decd. vi Wilson Snyder
deed.
AZ an Orphans Court held at Somerset. Pa.
March llth. lS9', on motion OF II. l.. Baer
ESQ the undersigned was duly appointed
auditor to make distribution OF the fund In
the hands OF the administrator TO and among
those legally entitled thereto, notice is here
given to all parties interested that / will at
tend TO the duties OF the above appointment
at the Office Of Hay \ Hay, in Somerset bor-
ough, fa.. on Wednesday. \ pril 6. lS.lS. when
and where those interested can attend II they
see proper.
\. L. ). HAY,
Auditor.
March 10, ISIS.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

As TO the cause Of the Maine disas-
ter everybody is, thus far, precisely
where Moses was when the light went
ont
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16
LAST POPULAR
MID-wINTER EXCURSION TO WASH
ISGT0N.
Baltimore 6 Ohio RailrOad.

On Thursday, March "a, the last mid
winter Excursion to Washington, via the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, will be run
at the very low rate of one fare for the
round trip. Tickets will be good going
on regular trains, and good TO return on
regular trains within ten days, including
date of sale. Do not miss this last oppor-
tunity to visit the National Capital dur
ing the session of Congress. Get tickets
and full particulars from Agent Balti-
more & Ohio Z. Il
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of Emeline Brubaker. late Of the Ror-
ough OF Somerset, Somerset Co, Pa, deed.
Letters Of administration on the above es-
tate having been granted 10 the undersigned
by the proper authority. notice * hereby Civ
en- to all persons indebted TO said estate 10
make immediate payment and those having
claims against the same to present them d1Iv
authenticated ON or before Saturday. the 10th
day of April. lsis at my Office in the Borough
OF Somerset, Pa.
JAMES l. PUGH,
Administrator OF Emeiine Brubaker, deed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

"FoR United States Senator. NJ. >
Qaay," viii be placed on the ballots to
be voted at the Republican primary
election to be held in Blair county Sat
urdaY.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

THE prudential measures Of Congress
seem TO have had q quieting effect on
the Spanish jingoes- Firmness and
peace are often SYNONYMOUS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16
Normal School.

The Meyersdale Normal and Prepara-
tory School prepares for teaching and for
college. Six teachers. First term begins
May 9. Second term begins July 25. 1895.
]. C. SPEICHER.
Principal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16
pUBLIc NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that an application
will be made tO the Court OF Common Pleas OF
Somerset County. Pennsylvania, on the I2th
day OF April, A. d, ISIS, under the Act OF As
corp lrati N and regulation OF certain cOrpOr-
ations approved April -. lSl. and the sup
plements thereto, by Wm- @ DOddS Dr. W
;. Mountain Fred kOcntz. T. X. Pullin. Noah
scott aud others, members Of the Christian
Ihurch OF Confluence, Pennsylvania, for q
charter Of an intended corporation TO be called
The Christian Church al Confluence, Penn
sylvania. the character and object OF which l.
the support Of the public worship OF almighty
God according 10 the faith, practice and favor
of The Christian Church, and for these pu--
poses to have. possess and enjoy all rights,
oeocfits and privileges conferred BIZ the Act
OF Assembly Aforesaid aud its supplements.
COLBORN a COLBORN,
Solicitors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

THE Nations honor is safe in the
hands of the men the nation has chos-
en- to guard and protect it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

In re estate Of John ]. Baker, deceased.
The undersigned Auditor, duly appointed
by the Orphans Court Of Somerset county, 70
make a distribution pf the funds in the hands
OF tue administrators. to and among those le-
galiy entitled thereto: hereby gives notice
that he viii SIT at his Office, in Somerset Bor-
ough. Pa, on Thursday. April = lS9S, at 10
O'cl-ck a. IN. for the discharge OF his duties
as auditor, when and where all persons in
terested may attend il they deem proper.
{. W. WALKER,
Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16
For Rent

Dwelling house on East Main street.
Address Parker Trent,
65I E. street n. W. Washington. d. c.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16
Jos. Horne 81 Co.
YOUR AIM AND OURS

YOUR AIM AND OURS.
The aim of all women is
to be gowned correctly.
The aim of all women is to get
the best and most stylish
article for the least money.
The aim of Joseph Horne & Co.
is to quote you LESS price for
Choice Fabrics"
How? By being our own I'M
pOrtersi by buying vast quantities
direct from manufacturers.
You can order anything you
want through our Mail Order de-
partment, and it will be just as sat
islaetory as though you had paid us
a personal visit.
5000 yards all-wool Jacquards-
As inch goods-neat variety Of
designs-splendid for street
or house costume,
z5c yard.
Black Silks commence at 10 cents
and go by easy stages up to
highest figures.
Colored Silks in every conceivable
shade of color,
75c a yard, up.
Our Tail Order Department
VIII Answer all Inquiries,
Pittsburg, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16
Terns !:

lin hand on confirmation of sale, = in six
months and balance in one year with inter
esf. Ten per cent. to be paid when property
is knocked down Deferred payments 10 De
secured by judgment on the property,
JOHN A. STA1LER.
Admir- de bOnis non Of DOreas Statier. decd
CoIbOrn & Colborn, Atty's for Admir-.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16

DIR. SWALLOW seems TO look on Wan
amzker as only pace-setter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16
Hoods Pills eas sssg gis'sSs in sisct : cents.

Bv virtue OF an order Of sale issued oct OF
the Orphans Court of Somerset county, 20 me
directed, will expose at public sale on ths
nren,isss- in Stoyestown borough, said coun-
~
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-16
3. & Z
SPRING
SEWING~

Being done in any nuHl
households, for which nice goo
wanted. lf yoa'll send Asl
saUDlps mpdiun 10 61e
The Van Buren press., 1898-12-10
HERE AND THERE.

The only safe and economical way
OF procuring good herd of cows is
by raising our choice heifer calves.
To buy them is often uncertain busi-
ness.
"A boar should not be used for serv-
ice until he is fully eight months old,
and only when steady growth has
been kept up. When this is done a
boar al eight months will be fairly
well matured.
A sow can not make n litter of
pigs and grow at the same time, and.
as a rule. she should not breed until
one year cid. This may not hold
good with our earlier maturing breeds,
but breeding too young Injuries their
stamina
Think twice before driving tho
wagon load with corn into the hog
yard and dumping the contents on tho
ground for a day OF two's feeding. We
would not treat our cattle in this way
II we did we would lose them Just as
rrs 90 our hogs.
II not fitted with a heating appara-
tus. remember that water freshly
pumped from a well is several degrees
warmer than that standing in tanks
OF ponds. and will be an advantage 60
turn the stock ont and pump watcf
for them every time.
The Van Buren press., 1898-12-10
rnn1urrd n koran.


The following incident occurred Fe-
Gently in one of the largest hotels ia
Calcutta. An officer OF the Gordon
HighIanders arrived IN town on his way
home. lie had a large sum Of money
with him-about 1000 rupees-and the
usual jeTelry Of an English gentleman
These valuables were all locked in one
Of his trunks. Returning from dinner
TO his room he was just In time 10 see
some uspicious-looking natives bolt
ing down the corridor On entering his
room he found. on examination that
all his trunks had been forced open and
the contents thrown about; but. 10 his
surprise. not a piece Of money was
missing. nor any items Of his jewelry.
He came 10 the conclusion that the
strange burglars were Afridis. and the
object Of their cupidity copy Of the
Koran. belonging 10 the head Mullah.
which they somehow learned was in
his possession The book was rolled
up in a shirt. and thus escaped the
searchers. who had tracked the officer
from the front His friends advised
him TO throw away the book that was
thus iInperilling his life, but he stuck
TO Il. and brought il safely 10 England
Golden Days
The Van Buren press., 1898-12-10
Primitive ARTILLERY.

As to the character of the first In.
strument for throwing missiles. and
just when II was invented, we have ne
certain knowledge, but Il must have
been at an early date, for we read In
Genesis 1859 that "Nlmrod was a
mighty hunter before the Lord" and
surely the skill that has KEEP his name
In remembrance for Thousands n,
years must have been gained by the
use OF some surer weapon than the
clubs or stone knives OF primitive man
without doubt man early learned how
much execution can be done NV 4.
well-almed stone, aud attemptsto 10 bprl
II with greater force and accuracy
probably led to the invention OF ,he
sling, one OF the simplest Rs well a,
one OF tho most formidable of thsss
early weapons. It was long one OF m.
principal instruments OF war anon.
the aneients, and the story Of David
and Goliath Ia a good Illustration .,
what could he done by one sl,illed IN
lie use This SKIN, however. could Ma
acquired only by early and careful
training la tho nalearle Islands 4, /,
said In ancient times the parents aus
pended the dinner Of their boys nnor
poles and required thcm 10 hiring I,
down Win silngs before they were Al
lowed 90 eat i.ippinoott's
The Van Buren press., 1898-12-10
IL Hacin Right

Fowls ara more prolific than cattle
zz5 rezch uz1urlt. L 8 year. An ~
ses1ze11 VII LEAD 10 the establish
zssat which enables the poultrymsn 10
arrive Al 8 paying baSis sooner than
- an Other method When one has
IN a snail capital. therefore. the de-
slre = make profit from poultry n
: wear should not be entertained. a
snail Investment Yill lead 10 the es-
tzhlisAnant Of 81 industry that Will
give satisfactory results in a few
4szrs. Z The pouIfryman has the pa
szezcs % wait until he can get esfao-
Eshad bv Ire increase Of his flock
rather than by capital. Every addi'
1ionzI fowl 10 the flock gained by in
erase 5 50 much gain Of capital, and
what ezn not be accomplished at onet
nav y done IN 4 longer time. The be
zinner who desires 10 enter the poal
frv business must. therefore. start a.
i with view OF building himself up
aad h must not expect any return;
until he has reached point Al which
he can derive s sufficient profit 10 at
ford him a comfortable living. Many
who have gone into the poultry busi
ness and made no profit the first veal
CEASED operations. when in fact thel
had undergone years experience
and should have continued. The OBJ
iect should be to take plenty of time
get ready and increase only to the ex
tent of the capital-Farm and Fire
side
The Van Buren press., 1898-12-10
SCHOOL AND CHURCH

There we're $1,000. 900 given to col.
feges last year.
There are IS Methodist churches in
Detroit, Mich.
Hebron academy has received a giis
~ ssO o0g for the erection Of dorml-
tory.
There are 16 schools for Chinese in
Montreal. conducted by the Canadian
PRESBYTERIAN, DR.. Thompson.
Barnard college has succeeded in
having a debt of s125,OOo. At the open
ing of the fall term 3o8 young women
entered.
The house Of bishops have selected
san Francisco as the place for holding
The Protestant Episcopal convention
CT 1901.
There are about 20O,OO Mormons in
Utah and the contiguous states and
territories. The number Is being con-
stantly increased BY immigration
from all parts of our own land and
many foreign countries. There are
about 1000 missionaries in active serY-
ice.-United Presbyterian.
Inspired by desire to honor the
memory of her father, who was one OF
the Bonanza kings Of the Golden state,
Miss Cora Jane Flood has devoted her
property, worth 100000, to the cause
of fedueation. Included in the giftto the
University OF California are her pa
latial home and grounds at Menlo
Park.
According to a statement prepared
By Rev. DR.. Strong, the missionary So
eieties of the United States, Great Brit
ain. Continental Europe, Asia Africa
and Australia number 249, with 4,694
stations and 1920 out-stations. There
are 1,695 missionaries, $1,000 native
workers and about a million and g
quarter communicates. The income
from all these countries approximate
SIS, ,000, 900.
Divinity students in the University
OF Chicago are now required TO pay
tuition. Up to this time instruction II
al the departments Of the Divinity
school has been free. Indeed, it Ii
enly recently that the divinity stu
dents have been asked to pay ever
room rent. Heretofore the under
graduates have looked upon the di
vinity students as apart from the uni
versity, and it is largely at the re
quest OF the students themselves tha'
the Divinity school has been placed OF
the same footing as the other depart
| ments of the university.