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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09

AT THE Union county primaries on
Saturday a direct vote was taken for
United States Senator, Governor and
Congressman, and NJ. S. Quay, w. A.
Stone and Thad A. Mahon wereIespee-
lively endorsed for those Offices.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09
Mammalian Cured inap pax.

"Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in to 8 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 /;
75 cents. Sold at Benford's Drug Store,
omerset
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09

UNCLE SAM is again showing 70 the
world that he is a man who can keep
his temper at a trying time
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09
At Home.

All who are interested in good house
keeping should examine the Cinderella
Stoves and Ranges. The extra large and
high oven embodied in their construction
insures a good baker. Sold, guaranteed
and recommended by
JAS. b. HOLDERBAUN,
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09
After We Move.

We hope when in Pittsburg, Pa, you'll
make it convenient to visit the wholesale
grocery of W. X. Gillespie. now on Sew
enth Ave. After March 10 we expect to
be in our new home. corner of 9.h and
Duquesne Way. Drop in to see as.
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THE NEW OBSERVATION CARS
Between Baltimore and Pittsbarg
Baltimore : ohio Railroaa.

Baltimore & Ohio hallrodn.
The new Observation Cars "Undine"
and "Bianco'' on trains Nos. and 6, the
New York and Chicago Limited Trains
on the Baltimore q Ohio r. r., are the
latest cars Of this pattern from the Pull
man Shops. They are magnihcently
furnished with splendidly equipped buff
fet, parlor, state room and observation
end. The observation platform is a spec
ial feature. Il is six feet deep. with ex-
tended roof, the sides being protected by
large plate glass windows. Passengers
can enjoy the magnificent scenery on all
sides in perfect comfort. The buffet is
ever ready to supply light refreshments,
and dining cars Ell route serve full meals.
The cars are the handsOmest ever built
by the Pullman Company, and will be
run daily between Baltimore and Pitts
burg on the trains mentioned.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09
For Sale

Eggs for Matching of thoroughbred
Rose Comb Brown Leghorn, and Barred
Plymouth Rock Hens-Pure strain Or
ders booked now. Also, Green Noun
tain Seed Oats, and excellent varieties Of
Seed Potatoes. Address
f. L. PUGH,
Somerset. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09
Every Housewife

should examine the Cinderella Range.
Bread will raise nicer and bake more
evenly, in the Cinderella than in any
other. Sold and recommended by
JAS. b. HoLDERBAUM,
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09
LIABILITIES:

STATE of Pennsylvania, County Of Somerset, s.,
I, Harvey NJ. Berkeley. cashier Of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear thar the
knowledge and belief.
HARVEY NJ. BERKLEY,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Sd
day OF March, 1885
CHARLES W. WALKER,
Notary Public.
CORRECT-ATTEsT.
FRED W. BIESECKER,
JAMES l. PUGH,
GEORGE II. SCULL,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09

The Meyersdale Normal and Prepara-
tory School prepares for teaching and for
college. Six teachers. First term begins
May 9. Second term begins July Is, 1895
J. c. SPEIcaER.
Princinal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09

THE war fever in Spain may abate in
a short time. No nation, however
proud, is expected to attempt the i'm
possibie.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09

If Mr.. Wanamaker doesn't move
lively his letter to the "business men"
will have to be put among the shelf
worn hargains.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09

Cheaper than has ever been known.
Prices way down at
SNYDERs ART STORE.
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'sYours very truly,
tsf-r- ~. .~.-.


A general discussion followed upon the
present political situation, and it was de-
cided TO issue an address to the voters OF
Pennsylvania through a committee. It
was also decided ths the emergency in
the State demanded prompt preparations
on the part OF the Sound Money Demo-
Gratis 10 hold a State convention at an
early day to nominate candidates for all
the State offices to be filled and afler-
wards 70 inangnrate an active and ag-
gressive campaign and to devote especial
attention to election Of fCOngressionai can
didAtes in favor of Sound Money.
An executive committee OF IS was ap-
pointed to carry into effect the action Of
the conference. It was stated that this
committee will hold meeting at an early
date to fix time COR the holding Of a
State convention.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09
Those Dreadful Sores
rnav Continued to Spread in Spite
OF Treatment but Now Iney arc
uaa,ed-A wondcrfui Work

aRor many years have been a great
.~ars- with varieose veins on one OF my
limbs. Ny foot snd limb became dread, o,
,,IIv swollen. When stood up couia
feel the blood rushing down the veins OF
this limb. One day / accidentally hit my
foot against some object and a sore o'oNe
out which continued to spread and was
exceedingly painful. ] concluded
needed a blood purifier and l began taxing
Hoods Sarsaparilla. In short tln'o
thoss dreadful sores which had caused
me so much suffering, began TO neal 4
kept on faithfully with Hoods sarsapa-
rilla. and in a short time my limb vas
completely healed and the sores gave me
no more pain. l cannot be too thankful
for the wonderful work Hoods Sarsapa-
riila. has done for me-" MRS A. T.
gibson, HartIand, Vermont
m an SaPSA-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09
OUTSTANDING TAXES.

Outstanding County, state and Dog Taxes
OF somerset county, Pennsylvania, on the
second day of January, 1928, due and owing
by the Collectors OF the several bOrOUghs and
10 wnships In said county as follows:
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09
window Shades window Shades !

80 dozen, just received. You will won
der how they are made at the price we
will sell .hem at.
SNYDEIss ART STORE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09

WANTED-An intelligent agent In every
W township 10 sell Mark Twain'S new book
nsg snectssss exclusive territory. send for terms
Z. :. smith, i2i3 Ffibert street, Philadelphia.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09
CRISIS NEAR At HAND.
Spain Asks Lees Recall And Is
Refused.
BIG WAR CREDIT ASKED.
President McKinIey's Firm Stand.

The occurrences Of the past three days
seem 70 indicate that the Cuban trouble
will eventuate in war between the United
States and Spain. Spain has demanded
the recall OF General Fitzhugh Lee. our
Consul General at Havana, and asked
that the supplies which our Government
may see fit to forward TO the starving
inhabitants Of Cuba be sent on otherthan
war vessels. To both of these demands
or requests President Mckinley made a
prompt and firm refusal. On Monday
Congress passed the Senate bill for two
additional artillery regiments to the
standing army. and, after conference st
the White House with the President and
the chiefs of the ysrious departments
Chairman Cannon, Of the House Approp-
riations Committee, introduced bill ap-
proprlating S5O,OOO,OoO for the national de-
Tense. The bill. which will likely be
Or. nptly passed, provides THAT there Is
hereby appropriated out Of any money in
the treasury not otherwise appropriated
for the national defense and for each aud
every purpose connected Herewith, TO be
expended at the discretion of the Presi-
dent and 10 remain available until June
50, 1899, so, 100000"
The bill probably looks to the pur-
chase OF ships and war material in Eu-
rope.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09

Qnite sure that if yoa ssaa - :
new Novelty silks, Is, 3D. -..--.
Spring Wooleas, a-''' ~, =. n -
evidence OF money "'
terest. ...~rssili
Try it-see if you Ai'-
prised.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09

If SPAIN should go under it would
create terrible panic in CASTLE soap.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09

Few stores in the city keep 20 fine
line OF Wall Paper as is kept al
SNYDER's Arr STORE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09

Evidence multiplies at Havana thst
various persons had been warned Of the
Maine's danger before the explosion oc-
Cured. One merchants wife was told
nine days before the horror that she and
her yonng lady friends had better not go
aboard the battleship, as it was TO be
blown mp.
A big rope that stretched from the
shore to the Maine will also appear in
evidence when the Court OF Inquiry re-
turns to Havana.
One high American official who has
been before the probers is quoted as be-
ing positive that mine blew up the
Maine.
IN explanation of the Governments
warlike preparations it is explained that
an absolute lack of conclusive evidence
as to how the Maine was blown up has
necessitated ample arrangements TO meet
the worst contingency. even though the
worst is not at all expected.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09

wAsHINGTON, d. c., March 6.-The
Spanish situation developed two new
phases to-day when it became known
that the Spanish Government had for
mally requested the recall of Consul Cen
eral Lee at his post at Havana, 10 which
request the United States has courteously
but firmly refused TO comply; also.that
Spanish Government has suggested the
improperly of sending relief supplies TO
the Cuban recOncentradoes in the cruiser
Montgomery and gunboat Nashville, to
which suggestion the United States had
given a like answer in the negative.
The first intimations of these steps came
in brief and explicit cable dispatch from
Madrid. Prior to its receipt, however,
the authorities here had been fully con-
versant with the facts, although no inti-
nation had been allowed to get to the
public on either subject. The disclosure
from Madrid left no further ground for
reticence in Washington. and, after con-
ference at the White House between the
President, Assistant Secretary Day, of the
State Department, and Secretary Long, OF
the Navy Department, the following au-
thorized statement was handed to the As
sociated Press by Judge Day as compri-
sing everything that was to be said by
the administration on the subject:
M'KINLEY's REPLY.
The President will not consider the re-
recall of General Lee. He has borne
himself throughout this crisis with judg-
ment, fidelity and courage, 10 the Presi-
dents entire satisfaction. AS 70 the sup
plies for the relief of the Cuban people,
all arrangements have been made to carry
a consignment this week from Key West
by one of the naval vessels, whichever
may be best adapted and most available,
destined to Matanzas and Sagua.
Although the officials here are non-com-
initial on the subject, it is believed that
he request for General Lees recall was
made at least day or two ago, and that
the Spanish Government, after receiving
the reply of the State Department, has
not insisted either upon Lees recall or
upon its contention that the relief sup
plies should not be sent to Cuba in naval
vessels.
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Terns !:
EPoRT OF The CONDITION
or rHE
First National Bank,
RES0uRGES:

AT SOMERSET, in the State OF Penn
syivania, al the close OF business, Feb. Is,
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A GOOD RADIANCE.

County superintendent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-09

uooa,s piIIs cure al Ilver Do. 25 eents.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-10-04

and as often an excess of rainfall which
causes more damage than drouth. The
Roanoke river is fifteen miles distant.
w large creeks are near by and small
streams plentiful. There is sufficient
timber for farming purposes, viz: pine. 4
fair quantity of oak and some hickory.
Wild game-eXcept cartridges and tur-
keyS-iS scarce and there is no fish worth
mentioning. Dairy products and poultry
are exclusively for home consumption.
Apples, Strawberries, blackberries and
~cranberries do well. .Grapes paid well UP
to six years ago. but since then cannot
be grown on account of mildew and
black rot. Trucking could be made prof
table with proper shipping inducements.
Cotton and tobacco are the money crops.
Tobacco is sold in the local markets; cot
ton i'll Raleigh and Norfolk.
Pinebluff, Moore county. y. c.. IS a
youthful town of great promise. seventy
six miles south of Raleigh and 256 from
Portsmouth. It's population varies with
the season of the year. There are under
cultivation in this vicinity. 200 acres III
grapes. peaches and blackbcrries. and
800 in corn. peas and rye. There are
10000 acres of uncultivated land that
can and will be soon improved. The
FfIi - anu III IN SIbI' tibi Iltth
berries thrive better than in any other
portion of tho south. Peaches. straw
berries. melons and all kines of fruit ex-
! cept apples do we'll: rye ana corn exceed
in@ly well. oats fairly so. and COW peas
| grow to perfection. Irish and sweet po-
tutoes also do nicely. As Il result of ex~
periments made by ]. T. Patrick covering
the entire domain of vegetation, it has
been found that all kinds of fruits and
vegetables do fairly well except celery,
Watercress. cherries. and some varieties
of pears. apples and wheat. No crops
except grapes have been here for market,
the land is comparatively all in the
woods. But little fertilizing has been
r~esorted to. The land needs potash and
phoSphatcS. ammonia and nitrogen.
This section is not subject to drought.
Cape Fear river is within fifteen miles
and Aberdeen creek. a large. fine stream,
flows near the railroad station. The
forcSts-of pine timber Oniy-has nearly
all been cut. There are some deer. quail
and wild turkeys, but game is not plenti-
full. Fruit growing is the only industry
yet developed. and its results are surpris-
ing. The price obtained for grapes and
blackberries raised here, in northern mar
kets. is greater than for those grown
elsewhere. III same apples grow here
rs at Southern Pines, the soil being the
same.
Here lives the chief Industrial agent,
John L. Patrick.
F~ranklinton, Franklin county, \.
c., is a thriving town Of 1000. half
white, half colorcd. 1t has two colleges,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-10-04

cents per pounG: grown chickens at
twenty-five to thirty cents.
Suffolk, Nansemond county, Va. is
seventeen miles from Portsmouth. and
one of the oldest towns in the State. It's
population is $500. ofAkhich $500 are
white. The acreage tributary to this
station may be classified as follows:
Holy Neck district, 62.1SO acres: Cy-
press district, J15.S13; C~huckatuck. IS
G01: Sleepy Hole, 24.S3.3, and County
district, 241.493 acres, of which one-half
Is cultivated.
The soil is light and loamy. and best
adapted to raising all kinds of truck.
corn. and peanuts. The agricultural fer
tilizcrs used are lime, oyster shells
tfncl. all kinds of guano, compost. and
bone dust. This section is not subject
TO drouth. the average annual rainfall
for twenty years past being o1.11 inches.
and monthly 40 inches. 1t is watered
by the Nansemond. Il very G'ep. but
narrow and crooked river, who's out
let is at Hampton Roads, Large boats
are towed up to load with lumber for
northern ports. Lake Drummond is Il
large body Of pure water in Dismal
Swamp. ChUcatUck Greek is Il tribu-
tary of the Nanscmond River. The
forest around consists Of large quaint
ties Of wood pine and oak. chiefly the
former, and SNAIL timber Wild game is
rather scarce; some deer. The fish
catch is mostly perch. rock, shad, spats,
and trout. \ griculturc and lumber
are the leading pursuits.
Rutherfordton. Rutherford county. \.
C.. is 261 miles from Wilmington and
lO4 miles from Monroe. Its population
is $50 white and $50 colored; total. 1900.
OF its contiguous area, 1000 acres are
cultivated and 10000 uncultivated. The
soil is Il gray and clay loan with an
admiXture of gravel. especially adapted
to cotton and small grain. With corn, are
the ph1ncIDal crops; potatoes also do
we'll, making more than the average
yield. No trucking. though. of any impor-
lance. Only growing crops are affected
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-10-04

ampton County. Va. which is fifty
eight miles from Norfolk. II is unincor-
porated. and is situated within one mile
OF the State line. 1t has about 10000
tributary acres, with 10000 acres under
cultivation. the balance in woods,
SWampS. etc. The soil range from 4
light loan to 4 heavy, dark and red ma
tcrial. Fran 1000 to 5000 acres are in
peanuts. LEGO to 1000 i'll cotton. 1.0e3
to 1900 in corn and about 1000 acres III
crops of minor Importance. Portions Of
land remained unWorked every year.
Peaches. apricots. plums, cherries.
raspberries. whortleberrieS and other
small fruits are protitably raised. Truck
products mature early. and are Of the
finest quality. The soil and climate also
offer exceptional advantages to floricul-
turists. Tobacco and rice are grown
SparingIy; cotton and corn extensively.
Corn is reserved for home consumption:
cotton is sold in Norfolk. An acre of
ground produces four barrels of corn
or one bale Of cotton.
Farms are from 100 10 1000 acres III
size. improved land being worth $50
to SD per Acre; unimprovcd, $3.50 to 81
per acre.
lGdgeway, Warrent county. y. c.,
half the lands in this vicinity are
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-10-04

gold and monaZite are plentiful. and all
are worked to a greater or less extent.
Mr.. Joseph j. Dardcn is the industrial
agent at NeWSOnlH, Southampton county.
Va, fcrty-nine miles from Portsmouth.
The tributary area is l., 0 acres cuI-
tivated and $4,000 uncultivatcd. The
soil IS Of light, medium quality and well
adapted to the production of corn. cot
ton, peanuts and Irish and sweet pota-
toes. Some attempts have been made
to raise wheat. but with poor success.
Crops do not suffer from drouth or any
other cause, this section being about
midway eight niles between the Not
toWay river on the east and Nehorin on
the west. The timber growth is album
dant and consists mostly of yellow pine.
oak. poplar and ash. Wild game is
rather scarce; edible fishes are perch.
club. pike, catfish. herring and shad.
But little attention has been paid to
distinct breeds of cattle Of any kind.
but these who hay" tried improved
blood find them much more profitable.
The blooded cattle here are Jersey. Al
derny and liolstcin; swine, Berkshire and
Poland China.
Mr.. Z. W. SQuires is the energetic
industrial agent at Branchyiile. South
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last few years hav been cultivated with
gratifying results. Not subject to drouth;
average rainfall thirty-siX inches. Sec
ton watered by Little river, Grams
creek and smaller streams. Forest
growth is Principally long leaf pine, Of
which most of the heaviest has been
cut. and some hardwood. The leading
pursuits are manufacturing. lumber and
naval stores; farming resOrtcd to as the
pine timber is exhausted.
Mr.. j. Il. Phillips local Industrial
agent.
Mr.. d. II. Webb is the Industrial agent
at Delaware, Southampton county, Va,
forty-two miles south of Portsmouth, not
incorporated, has two churches and one
hall. 1000 acres cultiyates and 1000 IN
cultivated. The soil is a light loan.
There are 1000 acres iii peanuts, LOO
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-10-04

one industrial school (colored), two in
~stitutes (white). two churches white,
and three colored. OF lane tributary to
this station there are $4,000 acres in cot
ton, $1,000 III wheat, corn and oats, To-
600 in clover. hay, tobacco and potatoes
and 81. acres uncultiyated. The soil
is gray with with good clay subSoil ana
we'll adapted to all growths. especially
those above mentioned. The Tar river.
4 small stream of water. passes through
this section. Some are giving attention
to grapes, blackberries and dewDerries
in a small way with encouraging success.
Apples and peaches are also cultivated
will profit. though peaches are an I'M
certain crop. Considerable Improvement
in cattle and swine, but little attention
given to horses and sheep. The forest IS
plentiful: pine. hickory, oaks; little wild
game and scant fish supply. Some eX-
detrimental work in truck farming and
growing sweet potatoes.
Messrs. w. l.. McGhee aud W. D.
Spruill are the energetic S. A. L. indus
trial agents Of Franklinton.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-10-04

welcome to the visitors and h" was re
>pruied to by the chairman Of the con-
NentIon.
Reports were made by the local agents
from the different towns showing that
much progress had been made i'll every
kind Of industry since the last meet
Ing.
The v~arious reports submitted showed
q sum total of new investments aloug
the line of the road aggregating more
than five millions of dollars, and very
gratifying progress in improved stock
raising. agriculture and other pursuits
and much of it is due to the work of this
Association and its local agents.
The Woman's village Industrial Aid
So iety, of which Mrs. +. b. Heard, of
Middleton, Ga. is president, held q very
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-10-04
(Staff Correspondence.)
EIberton. Ga. Sent. %. $50,

EIberton, Ga, Sept. %. 1898.
The Seaboard Air Line Industrial As,
.,riltion is doing Il great work. 1t is Il
rttIc voluntary army of energetic mon
living in the cities and towns and vii
lae,s along the line of this great railway
system. who. without pay and only be
-frec they desire to aid i'll every way
possible the development of industry.
aud rs DIR. Hunneycutt, of Athens,
Georgia.. expressed it. "practicaI indus
trial education in their respective con-
uunities." They have enlisted volun-
-.rilv under the leadership of tne chief
m.IuStrial agent of the system. Mr.. John
#. Patrick, and by uniting their efforts.
r.~ming themselves into Il great ASSOC
..41jon. they are doing much to prom0t"
-.IuStrial progress along the line of this
r.td all the way from Portsmouth.
The Association meets at different
ra5ntS along the line of the road semi
|.unuaIlv to confer together. map out new
work. submit reports of all kinds of cdu-
cation, manufacturing and agricultural
rrn-reSS.
The Association has what is known as
Ladies, Auxiliary, comprising repre-
~.utativeS of the fair sex from every sta
t.tion.
The last meeting of this army of vol
nutary industrial workers was held IL
This city beginning Tuesday OF this
week. and it was the largest and best
meeting that has yet been held. The
four States of Virginia. North Carolina.
South Carolina and Georgia were fully
rrp~rcSentCd.
This writer was nonored with the
craftsmanship OF the convention, and Col.
george c. Graham, Of Georgia, and l..
]. Leary. of Virginia, were made sec
rctaTicS. There were nearly Il hundred
and fifty delegates present.
The Mayor of Elbcrton. in n very hap
ny little speech, extended ElbertOnS
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-10-04

by drougths, and these seldom 10 any
damaging extent. Extensive growths OF
oak. hickory, maple. chestnut and others.
Game scarce and hardly any fish.
Improved breeds of cattle, horses and
mules are generally raised. The fruits
best adapted to this locality are apples,
peaches. cherries and strawberries
Grapes also flourish. Nearly all fruits
are marketed as dried fruit, which
brings Il fair profit to the producers.
Cotton, corn and small grain are grown
extensively, yielding above the average.
TWo-thirds of the products are consumed