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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-08

Then he set the electric machine 10 work
ing. Hurryfng on deck again he followed
his men into the boat They pulled away
from the Morrimac. while thesto from
the Spanish guns rslined about them.
When they were clear Of the ship the
torpedo exploded. The Merrimac WAS
raised high out Of the water, and then she
sank. her spags showing above the water
when she reached the bottom. It was
splendid daring and magnificent courage
upon the part Of Lieutenant Hobson and
his seven men to bring the Merrimac
through the channel. Itwoald have been
foolhardiness for them to try to row back
in an open boat.
suRRESDERED TO THE sPASIARDs.
They made directly for the Spanish
flagship, the Infanta Maria Teresa. and
the Spanish ceased firing. How they
welcomed the gallant men, whose bravery
commanded their admiration
Aud il was this recognition OF the enemy
which led to Admiral SIMPSONS learn
ing of the fate of his officer and men.
For Admiral Cervera sent a flag OF truce
to the American commander, telling him
that the Merrimac was sunk in the chan
mel, and that Lieutenant HObson and his
men had escaped from her and were on
board the flagship, held as prisoners Of
war. Two are slightly wounded.
Admiral Cervera said he sent the flag
of truce in recognition Of the bravery Of
Lieutenant Hobson and the seven. and
while they are held as prisoners they will
be treated with consideration.
There was then great rejoicing on tho
American ships. and wonder over the al
most miraculous escape Of Lieutenant
Hobson and his seven.
SAMPSON CABLES LONG.
wAsHINGros, June 5.-The navy de-
partment has posted the following bull
letin:
The navy department at 8 o'clock re-
ceiyed the following dispatch:
MOLE. HAYTI. June 4-SGcceeded in
sinking Merrimac In the channel Of San
tiago at a. M, June g. This was carried
out most calamity under the command OF
Naval Constructor Hotson and seven
men. By 1ag Of truce from the Span
ish admiral, Cervera, sent in recognition
of their bravery, / am informed ali are
prisoners Of war, two slightly wounded.
Request authority TO approve exchange,
ii possible, between these and the pris-
oners at Atlanta. Six Of the Spanish
squadron in the harbor Of Santiago un-
able to avoid being captured or destroyed.
SAMPSON.
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May @I@s.
Henry W. shaffsr Gets Four Years in the
Pen

Argument Court convened at O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. After the roll OF
attorneys had been called and motions
filed Judge Longenecker asked for an ex-
preston from the members of the bar in
regard to changing the time for holding
the regular quarterly terms of court, ad
jOurned courts and argument courts. No
definite changes were agreed upon and
the changes, if any, will not be annOunc-
ed until after his Honor has consulted
the members of the Bedford county bar.
Argument for a new trial in behalf of
Henry w. Shafer, convicted two weeks
ago of incest, was then taken up. Coun-
sci for the defendant argued that Their
client IS insane and that the jury shOuld
have so found. The Court declined to
take this view of the case and refused a
new trial. Shafer was directed To stand
up for sentence and when asked if he had
anything 10 say entered upon long
harangue, in which he declared his
INNOCENCE and claimed that he was
subject to spells of dementia. Before i'm
posing sentence Judge Longenecker
said: "rhere is a slight possibility
that you may not be morally re-
sponsible for the crime of which you
stand convicted; if the Court were con-
vineed that you are we would send you to
2 place where you could not commit a
similar ofense for long term of years I;
under the circumstances the sentence of
the law is that you pay fine Of So. the
costs ofprosecution, and undergo separate
and solitary confinement in the Western
penitentiary for period of four years.
The crimeof which Shafer stands eonysstr
cd ives one If the Hozt abaminable ever
perpetTated in the county, the prosecutor
being his l3-year old daughter. The les
timony adduced at the trial was Of the
most revolving character.
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Study it cut


There's nothing hard to un-
derstand about this Dry Goods
Store-it's a single purpose, max
ing it pay you to buy here is clear
as erystal-it started that way
has stuck to it through % years Of
growing business-and is going to
keep at it more diligently than ever
with goods and prices.
We start this June, first
month of summer, with the largest
stock of choice warm weather
goods yet shown-late new styles
priced to show you pocketbook ad-
vantage and bring the biggest bust.
ness4n tho stores history.
Summer Silks and Dress Goods,
Wash Goods, Suits, Shirt Waists,
Jackets. Curtains and decorations,
and kindred lines. Detailed inves-
tigation, either by sample, by cata-
Iogue, or by coming in person win
show we mean business,
Finest collection OF
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Eoxsos..i,y OF being niua Or Deaf.

Moaern science restores the ear to
healthfulness in hundreds Of cases which
in the past have been considered incira=
bile.
Petiing on the necessary treatment
causes serious damage In hundreds of
eases which might he wholly restored.
In sS7z Miss annie Rolfe, 2J7 Forty
fnh St, Pittsburgh, came under the
Treatment OF Dr. Sadler, s0f Penn Ave
for po,yPus end discharge nom the ear.
Thn co16ition was perfectly eHred, and
in is55, she expressed, unsolicited, her
great satisfaction for the perfect cnre that
had lasted so many years, aud win be
glad to answer any who may desire TO
communicate with her. From the first Of
tLe year, DF. Sadler has associated with
hiEsi an eminent European physician, nr.
A. SiEmanu. Of the University Of Vienna
Austria, VINO has had an extensive exps-
rsence in ali the very latest knowledge
relating 70 medicine, and all who consult
DIS. Sadler 6 Sigmann viii get the bene-
I'll Of their combined skin aud expert
ence, the best known 10 this age Of prog
s~s--
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Fifty friends helped celebrate the sab
birthday OF David Walter, farmer, near
Litilz, Lancaster county, Pa, on Friday
Of last week. shortly before dinner a
handsome carriage was presented to Mr..
Walter. Under his plate Al the table was
fine gold watch. Leaving the table Mr..
Walter was invited to the yard and herd
OF ten HOlstein cows was driven up and
presented 10 him. This was followed by
the appearance OF two young ladies
dressed in pink, who carried a tray On
which we're piled gold and silver to the
amount OF 5000. This, too. was present
ed 10 the happy man. Everything was
the gin Of Mrs. Walter, who, by industry
and frugaliiy in their fifteen years of
married life. had saved the money with
out the knowledge Of her husband.
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Sunday School Convention.

The Somerset Chassis OF the Reformed
Church will hold its sixth annual Sunday
School Convention, at Salisbury, on june
18th and 18th. The following program
has been arranged:
Address Of Welcome-Dr, 4. +. Speicher
Response-A. L. G. Hay, Esq.
Topic-"The Aim of Sunday School
Conventions''-V Valentine Hay, Esq.
Topic-"The Necessity OF Cooperation
on the Part Of all Members Of the School
in Every Interest Connected with it, and
Every Enterprise Undertaken by it,
Miss Janet Mckinley and Prof A. b.
Croft
Topie-'Relation Of Parents to the Sun.
day School. Hon. c. J. Otto.
Topic-"How Can We Interest the
Grown Ups DIR. w. P. Shaw, DIR. A
NJ. Liehty.
Report Of Sunday Schools.
Topic-"Fhs Aims OF the Sunday
School. How Should they be Devoted?'i
M. II. Kremer. Esq Mr.. Harry Miller
Miscellaneous Business.
Topie-"How can Teachers be made to
Feel the Importance and Responsibility
of their Po.itions?''-HOn. J. c. Weller
Mr.. W. c. Burrel.
Miscellaneous Business and Adjourn
ment.
Rev. Z. p. Skyles win have charge OF
the query box during the sessions Of tho
convention.
\ special train will convey delegates
from Salisbury Junction to West Sails
bury. leaving Salisbury Junction aiIes
the arrival of trains from the east and
west, about II o'clock a. m, Tuesday
June l.. Arrangements have also been
made 70 have a train carry delegates from
West Salisbury TO Salisbury Junction,
leaving West Salisbury about 8 o'clock a.
n Thursday, June l6. This train will
make connection with trains east and
west.
Superintendents aud Pastors viii re-
port the names Of al delegates who wili
attend the ConYention TO ReY. D. II.
Leader Elk Lick, Pa, at least 10 days be-
fore the Convention meets, 50 that their
entertainment may be arranged for.
Collections viii be taken at evening
sessions. Any one appointed 70 lead the
I discussion Of a topic who cannot b. pres
ent at the Convention viii oblige by
promptly notifying 4. l.. 6. Hay, Esq.
Sonersst, Pa.
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SAILING OVER DEATH.

The ship was approaching the first line
o. torpedoes, those submarine mines filled
with the most powerful of explosives,
each one of which could blow ihe Merri-
mac to a.Gms. There was no Inspiration
of probable victory to exhilarate these
men, such as Farragut felt at Mobile. II
they were blown up, their death would
show the exact position and power Of the
mines, and the hulk would block the
channel.
But the Merrimac passed over the first
bed of mines. The ship did not rise up
under them. The Merrimac moved fur
ther in toward the city.
The fire of the Spaniards grew hotter
and hotter There could not have been
1. better target. The Merrimae is $50 feet
long and she stood high up out of the
water, because she was nearly empty.
She was riddled like sieve. The whole
Spanish fire was concentrated upon her.
Stlli she sailed ON. There were American
sailors aboard that ship. The water hiss
ell and boiled with the lashing of shot.
The vessel was mass of splinters. The
man at the wheel was injured. Another
sprang to take his place.
Thicker and faster came shell and shot,
The roar Of guns, the shrieking and hiss
of shell grew more dreadful. The Mer-
rimac was near the end of her last voy-
age. II could he s.l-asured in feet
nLFw u. IHEIR OWN SHIP.
There is a certain turn in the channel
where Lieatenant Hotson had determin-
Cd to sink her should fortune favor him
place where IL is parTawest and naviga-
.ioa most difficult. Nearer and nearer
the ship drew to ii. Lieutenant Hobson
was waiting. The men strained their
ears for the order. 1t came at last-the
order that market :ha end pf the enter
nrise TO let so the anchor.
As the iron slipped into the sea came an
order to lower the boat. The eight had
fulfilled their part TO their country. 1t
was their duty now TO try TO save them
selves.
A torpedo had been carefully placed in
the Merrimac, an Internal machipa of
great power, so arranged as TO blow a
great hole in her bottom. Lieutenant
Hobson m, ,de a lss. examination Of t.
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A VALUABLE PUBLICATION.
Pennsylvania Railroad 1895 Summer Ex-
eurEion Route Book.


ON June the Passenger Department oi
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
issue the lsgs edition of It's Summer Ex-
eursion Route Book. This work is de-
signed to provide the public with
short descriptive notes Of the principal
Summer resorts of Eastern America, with
the routes for reaching them, and the rates
Of fare. There are over four hundred re-
sorts in the book to which rates are quoted,
and over iiReen hundred different routes
or combinations Of routes, tits compiled
with the utmost care, aud altogether is
the most complete aud comprehensive
handbook of Summer travel ever offered
to the public.
II is bound in a handsome and striking
cover, in cclnrs, and several maps, pre-
senling tho exact routes over which tick
cts are sold. II is also profasely illustrat-
cd with fine half tone cuts OF scenery al
tho various resorts and along the lines OF
the Pennsylvania Railroad.
On and after June it may be procured
at any Pennsylvania Kailfoadtickot oGi
90 at the noaliRal prize OF ten cents. or,
upon application 10 the general Office,
broad Street Station, by mail for twenty
eeuts.
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War Notes.

\ report from Havana, Tuesday morn
ing, says that fleet of p American YES
sells opened fire upon the fortiacations ai
the eptranee OF S4ntiaGa hari0r on NJ on
day. The firing CEASED at II O'Clock.
II is reported that the Spanish torpedo
boat Pluton. or Furor. was sunk by q
shell from the Massachusetts of Saitia-
go, Friday night.
Admiral Dewey reports the insurgents
in the Philippines have won several vic
tories during the past week. taking al'oui
I.s0j Spanish prisoners.
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Rseums,l.m Cared in a pay.

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radicSlly cures in to 3 days
lts action upon the system is remarkable
and mystsF,ous. Il removes al once the
canse and the disease Immediately disap,
pears. The FIRST dase greatly bsneGts
20 cents. Sold al Benford's Drug Store
Solaerset
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Hlrks. Kooser. rhronn nnd Ernns.


II looks as If Hicks, Kooser, Thropp
and Evans will have the next Repulli-
can congressional conference under their
control this summer, as two years ago,
says the Johnstown Tribune. Hicks has
the selection Of Blair's conferees; Kooser.
Somerset's; Thropp, Bedford's and, al
though Cambria Republicans have not
declared for Evans and cannot do so be-
fore he fourth Monday of June, which
this year is the 9th, there is scarcely a
doubt that he Will receive the entire vote
at the primaries preceding and thus have
power TO appoint his own couferees, -
which may result in a deadlock in con-
ference, as two years ago, with danger of
disaster at the polls. We think represen-
tatives Of the four counties comprising
tie district should have come together in
the last two years, duringa period when
there was no political excitement, and
formulated plan wherein the general
voter could not be made the victim Of
aspirauts. But it was decreed, or nom
decreed, otherwise. and we will have 10
take our medicine this year again, as
heretofore.
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Wanted

good woman or girl, age 25 years or
over, who can do all kinds of general
house work in a sl1illfnl manner ineom-
petent persons need not apply. A steady
place and two and a half dollars per week
in 2 family OF six. Address with refer
euee,
Dr. J. @ LENNON,
I.atrobe, Pa.
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THE NEW STORE OF
7 DARKER &
Il HILLIPS
Northwest cGraer Of Diamond.

We are now offering great induce
ments in all kinds of Dry Goods
and Notions of every description.
Our stock is all new and up to
date.
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New Silks and Dress Goods Of
every description at all prices.
New IL ~ ds of all kinds,
consisting of Lawns, Swisses, Or
gandies, Batise, plain and fancy
P. K, with all the new trimmings
to match.
New Ginghams, Cheyiots, Cotton
Golf Suitings, Duck Suitings, Bi-
cycle SuitiDgs, ChaIlies, etc.
New Lace Curtains, all new pat
terms, from 35e up.
New Rugs, Table Covers, Por-
tiers, Couch Covers.
An endless variety of new Per-
Gales, Calicoes, Ginghams, Shirt
ings, Tickings, Cretons, Mems wear.
New Table Linens, Napkins,
Towels, Bed Spreads, Lace Bed
Sets, Towelings, DOylies, etc.
Handsome new line of Draperies
of all kinds, Sash Curtains, Figured
Swisses.
Belts Of all kinds and prices.
Ladies Silk and Cotton Waists.
Our new stock Of Embroideries,
Laces, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Kid
Gloves, silk Mitts, Corsets, Ladies
and Children's Stockings are up-to,
date styles,
New Parasols, Silk and Cotton
Umbrellas, Ladies and Children's
Underwear of all kinds.
Bleached and Unbleached Nus
lin Sheetings, Pillow Cases, Muslins,
Linen Sheetings.
New patterns in "a CHARTERED
Table Oil Cloths, at l2 IL cents.
Window Shades.
Our stock of Mems Furnishing
Goods consists of Neckwear, Col
lars, Cuffs, Handkerehiefs, Suspend
ers, Gloves, Underwear, Umbrellas,
Stockings, etc.
Our stock IS ali now and our prices
she lowest and must be seen to
be appreciated.
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MORE FLAGS UNFURLED.
Markletan sanatorium and Somerset stone
Company Employees Float the Stars
and Stripes

No better evidence that the spirit of
patriotism is abroad throughout the limits
Of Somerset county need be cited than the
fact that the stars aud stripes are floating
in the breeze at every town, village and
hamlet.
Last Saturday afternoon the managers
and guests Of the Markleton SanatOrium,
assisted by a large number ofthe residents
of Upper Turkeyfoot township, erected
two poles on the lawn in front of the
Sanatorium. A flag l0xls feet was sus-
pended from rope between the two
poles, while Gags Gxa were run 20 the tops
of the poles. Addresses were made by
Rev. DR.. Cook, OF Steubenviile, O., Prof.
Croft, of Meyersdale, and DR.. Z. o. Cross
man, of the Sanatorium. The addresses
were excellent and special thanks are
due Prot. Croft for his admirable effort.
Music was furnished by the Pinkerton
BAND, who rendered NarQLing Through
Georgia" and other patriotic airs must
creditably. After few remarks by Rev.
J. NJ. Barnett three cheers were given for
the flag and three more for the band. The
exercises closed with the chorus my
Country It's Of Thee" rendered by the
ladies Of The SanatOrium-
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Organdies

you'll fnd-sc to SOc-pretty
printings, 10, u II, Is, 2Oc-
styles and colorings at % aad soc
like real art work.
0ther wash goods 4e to Sl.25.
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GREAT lINn AT MlLronp.

An enthusiastic dag raising took place
at Milford Station Saturday afternoon.
when the employees of the Somerse,
Stone Company and Bare Rock Railroad
unfurled a Gag measuring l2N2i feet.
Delegations were present from lockwood.
Juhustown and Somerset, in addition to
several hundred people from the country
Immediately surrounding Milford. The
lockwood band, Somerset drum corps
and male quartet supplied the music
f,r the occasion. The Messrs. Mnr,lock.
wsq had eilargeQf the exercises, exhibit
cd rare good ludgmeat ia selecting 1ey,
D. r. Ellis, q veteran survivor of the
"Monisor,n 10 unfnrl the flag. Addresses
were made by John III. Rose, Of Johns
town, W. II. Koontz and f. J. Kooser, of
Somerset, and others. ~ the canclgsion
OF the speech making the crowd gave
three roasiRg cheers for the dag and nnit-
ed In singing rAmarica." A number OF
foreigners are employed at Milford and
they are among the most patriotic sup
porters OF the flag.
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COOPERATIVE MUTUAL FIRE
ms. CO, BERLIN, PA.

Get insurance at actual cost by insur-
ing at home. We insure Town and
Farm property. Write for information.
JAG. j. zORN,
Secretary.
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TOWNSHIP AUDITORS NOTICE

We, the auditors OF Quemahonino TOWN
ship hereby give notice 10 Josiah Lohr and
Edmund Lohr, supervisors OF said tOvuShip.
whereas ~ appears ilat you have contracted
or purchased Tor QuemlhOning township "A
Champion stone Crusher, and whereas the
cltlzens and taxpayers OF said township are
almost unanimously opposed TO the pur-hlec
OF siiu machine Tor said township for various
reasons, one reason IN particular IS they do
not ieel themselves able 20 pay for such ana
expensive machine at this time. We there
lore notliy you not 20 make use Of said stone
crusher ~ SAID township, as the tlxu4yers
protest against the payment OF said madeline
Signed this 9th day OF May. lsgS. by Audi
tors oi QueniahOning township
ESPN TKOSTLF,
W. II. ANKENY,
j. IL. BAtfSH
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4 DMINIsTRATRINs NOTICE.

Estate of David a Ash deed.
Letters OF administration on the above es-
tate having been granted to the undersigned
by the proper authority. notice is hereby Civ
IN % all persons indebted 10 said estate 10
make immediate payment. and those having
claims against the same 10 present them duly
authenticated for settlement, on Thursday.
July Tth, ls.s al the residence Of deed, In
Lincoln township.
ELMlRA ASH.
Administrators.
REUBEN :. HAY.
Administrator Of David b. Ash. deed
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Notice.

To the fellow that took set Of harness
and part of another from my stable
Thursday morning: Bring them back
by Saturday next and save money and
expenses.
a. c. DAVIS,
May 30 lS9s. Somerset, Pa.
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Three speetres that threaten haby's life.
Cholera infantam, dysentery, diarrh@L
DR.. Fowler's Extract OF Wild Strawberry
never fails 10 conquer them.
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A DsIINIsTRATRIXs NOTICE.

Estate Of sarah A. Gunith, late OF Jenner
township, Somefset Co., Pa, deed.
Letters OF administration on the above e.
tate having been granted 20 'sie undersigned
oy the proper authority, nOttse is hereby Civ
en- 70 al persons indebted 70 said estate 10
MAKE Immediate payment, ana those having
claims against the same TO present them dulv
authenticated on or before saturday, July IS
1855, at the late residence Of deed.
EVA GRIFFITH,
Aeministratrix Of Sarah a. Gnnith, deed.
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A DMINIsTRATRIX's NOTICE.
E,xECUToR's NOTICE,

Estate Of John @. aud Mary Miller. late Of
Middleereek township, deed.
Letters testamentaTy on the above estate
having been granted To the un;lerSirna,i IN
The proper authority, notice Is hereby gfv
IN TO ali persons Indebted 10 said estate Ia
make immediate payment and those having
claims asailst the same 20 present them for
settlement, duty authenticated, on saturday.
July ? ISIS, at the late residence of the az,
ceased.
WILLIAM .. MILLER.
]. G.. MILLER,
Everetors
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If we please you tell your friends.
IT not, tell US.
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Many people drink what they be-
lieve to be tea without knowing
how to extract the favor from the
leaves. Two charming young la
dies, expert tea brewers, represent
ing Arbuckle q Co., of Pittsburg,are
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this week serving tea to all who
call free of charge. In addition to
serving delicious
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a. Hiram King wil conduct services
4 f,vansSiile Reformed Church at
n sunday, aud Al 7:3o P. m. VIII
,,et A Children's Day service in the
-. Raf.rmed Church.