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The age-herald., 1898-05-18
Mosquito Joe Wheeler

The absence of General Wheeler from the capitol since his elevation to the rank of major-general recalled to a gentleman at the capital yesterday conversation that occurred in the speakers room few months ago. It was about the time that the death of Judge Holman of Indiana and Seth L. Milliken of Maine occurred. Among the party in the speakers room was Gen. eral Wheeler, whose dimnutive stature and agile movements are hardly less remarkable than his military record as a cavalry leader in the confederate army. Some one re- marked that the veteran members of the house were dropping out one by one, and another added General Wheeler Is still with us."
 "Yes," drawled MT Reed, 'but the AL mighty has never yet been able to put his finger on Joe in any one place."
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
SURE OF THE FAMILY PLUCK.

From the Portland (de) Christian Mirror.
 It was nine-year-old Portland girl who was discussing possible Spanish invasion with frightened playmate. After hearing what the latter had to say, she straighten- ed up and remarked: My father is a son Of the revolution. and I am child of the revolution. Our family will not take to the woods"
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
GLORY ABOVE CASH.
m fhe Pittsburg Dispatch.

From the Pittsburg DIspatch.
 If there is man in the United States who, if he were given the choice between the glory that Dewey has won and all the wealth of the Vanderbilts, Goulds and Rockefellers rolled into a lump, would not choose the former, he belongs to the moneybags' class. whose opinion Is not worth havin g.
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viii do it's part. A meeting at each county seat should be called. and efforts made ito secure recruits. Act at once As fast as five men are enlisted. secure transportation for them. and let them go to Mobile for in- spection and muster.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
HE SAW IT.

From the New York Evening Sun.
 When King Alfonso XII. of Spain was oying he was heard to mutter the words:
 What conflict My God! What con hict! When asked to explain himself he replied T see conflict in the futurer, The king saw better than he knew.
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THEIR ONLY RECoURsr

From the Louisville Commercial.
 It is plain enough that the Spanish must go back to their old pastime of bull fight ing. They can climb fence there or dodge the beast. but the Dewey system was fatal ly too swift for them.
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STARS AND STRIPES ABOVE HIM.

Ida Winship Rand in somerville (Mass Journal was thinkin' as set here How he kicked and crowed in glee When held him up and asked you What you 'sposed that he would be When he grew to be man one day: You uahed, and said you guessed I'll spile i'm fast enough, for then You couldn't tell the rest. I remember as Is thinkin' How you leased him when he cried Cause your pointer hit a bitten So the little creeter died, And you called him such baby. When a dreadful bump he got Cause he run to me to make it we'll I bent and kissed the spot. Now let me tell you somethin', carried out my plan, I brought up the little feller To be every inch man, He's lieutenant on a battleship, He stans night six feet two, With the stars and stripes above him On the 1oatin' folds of blue. I like to set and think about His childhood days. you see And know how true and fender Are his memories of me. If God wills, a Spanish bullet May strike him among lot, Mebby then he'd fancy mothers Bendin' down to kiss the spot.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
Admiral Sampson Released a Prisoner ts
 Win Race


 An incident which evidenced his interest in trials of speed occurred while the San Francisco was stationed at Coquimbo. Chile, The Fourth of July had been cele- brated by a regatta, and the crew of then Captain Sampson's gig had beaten the English boatmen of her majestys ships Melpomene and Liffey. A few weeks after, the Garnet, another English vessel, arrved, and it was determined to take the Americans down. a little. The Gar net carried a boat of superior equipment, built in Malta for racing purposes, which had never been beaten; but, as if to make the victory more certain. the crew prac- ticed daily, and the challenge to the San Francisco was not extended until the very morning before the English vessel was to sail, thus leaving no time for prac- tice to the intended victims, says Leslies Weekly.
 But the challenge was accepted, with the stipulation that the race was to ex- tend as far as Pelcanos island, around it, and back again to shore-a distance of four miles. After some hesitation the English boats crew agreed. On the af- ternoon of the day of challenge Captain oaHipSOn was seated m HIS cdDln when his coxswain entered.
 "Captain,' he began, with deep earnest- ness, "do you want us to win this racer"
 "Why certainly" responded Sampson.
 Well, captain, one of my men is under arrest I have spoken to the first lieuten- ant, and he says he cans be released"
 That being the case-the man a pris- oner-I don't see what I can do for you" returned the captain, gravely.
 But I can't do without him." pleaded the coxswain, with an insistence rarely shown to a naval commander 'Tf you don't let that man go, captain, the En- glshmen will beat us!"
 Sampson turned suddenly and touched his bell; and his orderly entered he said, briefly: "Tell Lieutenant - that I release the prisoner until this race is won.' And the race was won, for al- though the British racer looked extremely formidable, and a ringing shout went up from the Garnet at the splendid drill of the rowers and their fine appearance in holiday attire, it twas Americas tesn boats crew, in everyday working garb, who, dropping into position without cheer of admiration, waited silently until the signal shot, then did their utmost, struggled through the rough water around the island goal and turned to the shore leaving the English racer far behind, even out of sight. The United States steamer Baltimore signified her appreciation by fir ing her gatling.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

There is still cable from Santiago de Cuba to Kingston. Jamaica, but it can be readily cut; and it would be cut at once were not the interests of our confidential partner, John Bull, involved What MT. Bull wants. goes in America nowadays.
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already the parade was begun. What do you mean by wearing that cap?" he nut tered "Ill report you.' Thereupon he
 approached his superior. sLieutenant," he hissed. Corporal soandso is here in a capr' '1n a capl Give him ten days ar rest" And the lieutenant clattered up to the captain. "Captain.'' he cried. "cor- poral Soandso Is here in q capt'' "The
 dickens you say. Reduce him to the ranks" And the captain galloped up to the colonel "Colonel," he shouted. there Is a non-commlssioned officer back there cap!' 'Tundering guns! Have him drummed out of the regiment. And the colonel dashed over to marshal. FIX cellency,' he gnashed there is a soldier to the rear in cap!" Very good. Have him shot" And the marshal wheeled to the tribune. Sire" he began, there is a man" But the emperor occupied with matters of state and concluding that some one had distinguished himself, cut the marshal short. Decorate him." he murmured, and turned away.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
HER INDEBTED HONOR.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
 MT. Sagasta maintains that Spain's honor is unharmed. which is probably true. It would be pretty hard to make a dint fin Spanish honor, which Is thirteen inches thick and Harveyized by occurrences like the Maine business.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

The board of strategy seems to want yel- low jack to catch our gallant soldier boys. The delay in the Cuban movement may please the army contractors and political plunderers, but it dspleases the people.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
OUR JOE WHEELER.

From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
 When General Wheeler gets down to the business of raiding in Cuba the Spaniards will think the Yankees are advancing from all points of the compass and then they will get hit where they least expect 1t. The Spanish tomorrow is General Wheeler's to- day,
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
PLENTY OF sENTIMENT

From the Dallas News
 The "old glory" movement in Texas is re- stricted simply by the lack of flags.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
AMERICAN LIVES AND SPANISH BLOOD.

From the Cincinnati Comme ciaI IrIbune.
 Better the destruction of every coast city in Cuba than the loss of another American sailor This is no time for puerile senti- mentalism If there must be victims, let them be Spanish victims. The tragedy of the Winslow has it's lesson. It is a crime if that lesson be lost.
 From the Philadelphia North American.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

The national geography class is now knee-deep in the intricacles of the Wind- ward and Leeward islands. and the Carrib- bean sea- Uncle Sam's operations encircle the globe. He is no longer provincial.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

The Chicago packers are kicking against the French prohibitory duties upon some of their products. Prohibitory duties are only nice and cunning while they prohibit the other fellow.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
SHOWING HOW HE FEELS

From the Detroit News Later reports indicate that the lombard ment of San Juan was undertaken merely by way of relieving Sampson's feelings.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

When the Hon. Ramon Blanco, of Ha- vana. refused to see Fitzhugh Lee, he scarcely expected he would come again at the head of an army corps
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

Dewey's fame and glory grow as time advances. It is seen that he studied every detail and that his plans were not de- ranged in the least
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
POPULAR VIEW.

With regard to our occupation of tho Philippines it does seem that traditional policy is knocked sky-high by magnificent opportunity.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
FOOD FOR THE ENGINEs

From the Philadelphia Record.
 The feeding of the machinery of battle ship is as necessary as the feeding of the crew.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

The French in befriending Spain and turning against America are killing the hen that laid the golden eggs.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

Admiral Deweys conquest is so far-reach- ing and important that a second call for troops is becoming probable.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

Son Rus. Harrison has been assigned to a place on General Fitzhugh Lees staff. But General Lees broad shoulders can stand it.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

The Parisian prefers Weyler to Brother Jonathan All right, monsieur; the exposi- tion year is close at hand.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

The ministerial changes in Madrid are merely the swapping of jack-knives. The outgoing and the incoming are alike Span iards.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

Give the bulletin boards a vacation while you register, and make your backyard microbe-proof.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

A Frisco man must be puzzled when he tries to ascertain whether his new islands lie to the west or to the east.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

Chickamauga is the halfway house of the soldiers going to the gulf ports.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
HUNGER,s APPEAL

From the St. Paul Dispatch.
 It is about time for General Blanco to barbecue another mule.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

Two torpedo boats tried to sink Dewey s fleet, but they were promptly sent to the bottom of the harbor.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

The Havana movement can not be begun until Son Russell Harrison is fitted with new uniform.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

The Hon. Mark A. Hanna is astonishing the country with an example of dignified silence.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

Tampa is the real base of the army. It is fast becoming a great camp
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

Vermont, the home of George Dewey, adds $7 month to the federal pay of her volunteers.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
BETRoTHAL OF QUEEN wILHELMINA

The Cape Verde cruisers do not seem to be spelling for a fight.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
NO NECESSITY FOR A CHANGE

From the St. Louis Star.
 The turkey for Thanksgiving: the eagle for battle. No thought nowyof changing the national bird.
The age-herald., 1898-05-18
ANOTHER CALAMITY AyyAITs,rHEM

From the Richmond Times.
 An exchange says: "There are more blind people among the Spanish than any other nation. There will be more dead ones, too, if they are not careful
The age-herald., 1898-05-18

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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-11
WERE THEY sUNcOED
A Milford Township Farmer Thinks Com
missioner Kimmell Deceived Him
and His Eeighbors.

EDITOR lIERALD:-
About two months ago | wrote you a
brief communication in which l asked
Commissioner Kimmell to publish an
itemized statement of his account against
the county for the last year, and in the
same communication / stated that when
George was candidate he told us, his old
friends and neighbors, that il we vote for
him we would vote in our own interest.
read in last weeks Meyersdale Com
mercial that George had gotten from the
county treasury five hundred dollars
which he kept for some nine months and
then returned it without interest. Now,
Il this Is true, George certainly buneoed
US when he was a candidate. and instead
Of voting in our own interest when we
voted for him, it seems that we voted
without interest ~ If the Commercials
story is true, that George used five hund-
red dollars of the county's money for
some nine months without paying inter-
est, while the county was paying interest
on large amount of borrowed money,
then he ought to be turned out of Office in
the peoples interest. If it is not true, he
ought to make the Commercial man pay
heavy damages, with interest. Down
here we are anxious TO hear what George
has TO say, but are afraid he will not re-
ply, as 10 do so will not likely be to his
interest; but if he does, we hope. Mr.. Ed
itor, that you win publish it as a matter
Of profound. almost compound interest.
Yours, in his own and his neighbors'
interest.
Gsbharls, May 8, lS9S. FARMER
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-11
Napoleon Haynes.

Mr. Napoleon Haynes, one of Johns
towns Oldest and most respected resi-
dents completed the seventeen year of
his age yesterday, AMI last evening the
event was quietly celebrated by a num-
Der of relatives and friends calling II his
home at No. 442 Grant street.
The aged gentleman was presented with
fine clock, which his many friends hope
may faithfully record the time for its
owner for many years TO come. After the
presentation refreshments were served
and pleasant social time was enjoyed.
Among those present were; Mr.. and Mrs.
William TremeliOn. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Riuebolt, MIR. aud Mrs. Cyrus Miller.
Mrs. Haynes. of the Eighth Ward, Mr..
and Mrs. Milton Haynes, aud Mr.. and
Mrs. J. W. Cramer.
Mr.. Haynes was born near Jennertown,
Somerset County. May 4. 1898. In 1890 his
parents moved 10 plot Of ground near
the intersection of Napoleon and Water
streets, now the Fifth Ward OF Johns
town, and there his father Joseph
Haynes-made brick and built the small
brick house which formerly stool near
the corner of Napoleon and Water streets.
Mr.. Haynes is the only surviving mem
Der of family of fourteen children.-
Johnstown Tribune of May 8.
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Notice to Farmers and Stock
Breeders.

My Arabian Stallion VIII make the sea-
son OF 1898 at the following stands on the
dates given below;
Somerset, at Zeigier 4 Parsons barn, Nav
and 10, 30 and p, June and ?, l3 and IA. "a
aud 3, July and ,
Sipesvilla. at George Fritz's. May II and Il,
. and p, June and 4. Is and Is, and q
Jenner Y Roads,tt Joseph J. Mishier's, May
2and 3. u and H. > and 5s June 6and :, II
and Is, and y
Friedens. at Nathaniel Diekey's, May and
), Is ard ~, Hand ., June sand ., 0and a,
and -.
Somsr set Township, d. p. MeAlister, May
and I, Is and ia, 30 and 81, June 10 and ii, 2
and =, and So
VIII be at Iavansville (hOmel with my
horse on Saturday evening 7sO O'Clock and
$50 O'Clock Monday morning Of the following
dates, Nay ands, p and ., Jrne II and u
crand n.
as-I will leave all stands at $50 m, on
second day. Persons coming from . distance
j.. II. COUNTRYMAS,
Owner and Keeper.
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Household Dry Goods.

Quality is Of paramount importance
in household dry goods. We make it so
in this line and we have the goods to
prove it. Special attention asked to our
stock of Cream Table Linens, Bleached
Table Linens, Turkey Red Table Linens.
Table Sets, Doylies, Napkins, Towels,
Towling. Linen Sheeting, Muslin Sheet
ing, Pillow Case Muslins, Canton Elan.
nels, Cretons, Tickings, Calico, Cling
hams, Seersuckers, Cheyiots, Flannels,
White Bed Qrilts. etc.
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Lace Curtains, etc.

The principal of large assortment
of the choice and best articles for home
zdornment. We have an elaborate line
of new Lace Curtains in Cream and
White, Lace Bed Sets, Sash Curtains,
Cotton Drapery, Drapery Silks, Derby
Tapestries, Portiers, silk Portiers, Couch
Covers, Tricot for furniture coverings,
Rug and Furniture Fringes, Chenille
Table Covers. Tapestry Table Covers.
RUGS best for the money in Smyrna,
Moquette, Wiltons, African Rugs in
all sizes.
LACES and Embroideries, neat and daia-
ty designs, choice, well made goods
RIBBONs. Handsome line Of New Sash
Ribbons, plain aud fancy Satin Rib
bons OF all kinds.
YEILINGS. New Yeilings In plain aud
dots.
NECK WEAR. Ladies' and Chiidrenss
Seck-wear in String Ties aud PuiIs,
Bows and -Four in hand
LINEN Collars aud Cuffs, Cursets, Belts
of every description.
Kid Gloves, Mits, silk Gloves.
Handkerchiels of all kinds.
Ladies' and Children's Parasols, Dm-
brelias, etc
MEMS GOODS, Neckwear, all the yari-
Gus styles and shapes, Mems Under
wear. Shirts, Collars and Cuffs. Sus-
penders, Hosiery, Gloves, etc
Produce Taken in Exchange for
Goods.
Bring On Your Wool. Cash or
Trade.
Come in and see our new Store and
Stock Of New Goods. Make yourself at
home
At
PARKER & PHILLIPS,
North east Corner Diamond.
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At Jsnnsrs on Saturday, May IA.

The patriotic people Of Ienner town
ship. in honor of the great naval VIC
tory OF Admiral Dewey over the Spanish,
will raise pole and American flag. at
Jenners, ON Saturday, May 18th, at l
o'clock. Congressman J. ID. Hicks and
Hon. w. II. Sanner will be present and
deliver patriotic addresses.
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Wednesday, May Is, 1898,
At | o'clock p. NJ,

the following described real estate to wit.
All the right title, interest, claim and de-
ipand OF Hiram J. Lohr, or in, and To the FOL
lowing named real estate VIZ;
No. |. A certain lot Of ground situate In
the village OF navidsville, Conemaugh town
ship, Somerset county, Pa. bounded by an
alley and lots OF William Zimmerman and
Dorsey Wolford, having thereon erected a
tw0-story frame dwelling housean out build
ilgs with the appurt e1ances.
No ? \ lot OF ground situate as aforesaid
bounded by an alley aud lots Of siza Herkey
aud William zimmerman, having a stable
thereon erected.
Taken in execution and To be sold a. the
property of Hiram ]. Lohr at the suit OF VIA.
Z. Paden's use.
NoTIcE-An persons purchasing at the
above sale will please take notice that 10 per
cent. OF the purchase money must be paid
when property Is knocked down: otherwise IL
viii again be exposed 10 sale AT the risk OF The
drst purchaser. The residue of the purchase
money must be paid ON or before the day of
confirmation, viz: Thursday, MAY ~
lSsS No deed will be acknowledged until the
purchase money is paid in full
NJ. II. HARTZELL,
May 4. iSsS. Sheriff
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rHg rYRoxE posrMAsrEasHlp.
wanamaksr's Charges Of Corruption in
Connection With Appointment Denied
BIZ Representative Hicks.

Connection With appointment Denied
By Representative Hicks.
a dispatch Friday night from Washing
ton says: Representative J. D. Hicks. OF
Altoona, is much stirred over the charge
made by John wsnamakert that there was
corruption IN connection with the recent
appointEent Of a . p,sfnastsf at Tyrone,
Pa. which appointment Was made on
ar Hicks indsrsemenL Saturday Rep
resentative Hicks issued the following
open letter:
To Hon. ohm Wanamalzer Philadelphia Pa
DEAR SIR: Thestaiement made by you
concerning the sale, or offering for sale,
Of the appointment Os the postmastership
at Tyrone, and my acceptance. or agree
ment 10 accept, 5000 or any other sum of
money for said Office, as published in the
Philadelphia Press and Somerset Stand
ard, is absolutely and anqualifedly false.
II has no foundation in truth or in fact.
respectfully demand that you give this
denial the same publicity that you have
given your statement; and request the
name of your authority that may give
opportunity TO answer in court. Respect
fully yours, J. d. Hicks.
The Philadelphia Press of Sunday says
editOrially:
Congressman Hicks wants an explana-
ton from Mr.. Wanamalzer Of the charge
that the post office at Tyrone was offered
for sale for 5000. Mr.. Wanamaker did
not make such charge. In his speech
at West Chester he read letter from
gentleman, whose name was not given,
about a post Office, which was not named,
being held for 5000 by the Congressman
from the district, and neither the name of
the Congressman nor the number of the
district was given. Congressman Hicks
seems to have been in something of a
hurry TO identity himself with the mat
ter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-11
Wool Wanted!

Farmers, bring your Wool to our Fac
tory one mile south of Somerset. We
will trade you goods for il or pay you the
highest cash price. Carding and spin
ming done on short notice. Good work
guaranteed.
kASTSKR q Co.
Woolen Manufacturers,
Somerset, Pa,
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New Wash Goods

In Madras. Ginghams, Cheviots,
German Linens, Corded Madras Gin
CHAINS. Satin Striped Madras Ginghams,
Cotton Golf Suitings, Percales, plain and
fancy Satines, plain and fancy Duck
Suiting. Organdies in stripes and figures,
Dimities, fancy figures, plain and fancy
Lawns. Challies. all new designs.
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JOSHUA W. LAsDrs DEAD.
F.n rsom A saggy .aa Brals ri. Zee.

Josh W. Lands. the well-known
Berlin insurance agent. while returning
from Meyerssiale 70 his home yesterday
morning feilfrom the buggy in which be
Was riding aud lightiog upon his head
broke bis neck. Death was instantaneous.
lands was accompanied by boy twelve
or tiileen yeass OF sge. The accident oe
CARED about four miles from Berlin.
and number Of citizens went to look
after the body. Mr.. Landis was about
fifty years of age. He is survived by his
wife and a number Of children.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-11

Chas. +. Cook sat in the convention
that called upon millionaire John Wana-
maker TO stand as a candidate for Gov
ernor. Isaiah Good and Henry F. Bar
ron are his running mates in the interest
of the PHILADELPHIA merchant.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-11

T<S the busy when every Dry Goods House is
tronged with busy buyers. Some studying the ateststye
others seek unsurpassed value irrespective of style Our
aim from the day opened doors make
ond county, by adding Value upon Value in Quality
and magnetism styles which drills harmonOusy with the
those rapidly being added the list of
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-11
Our Stock Consists OF

Black and Colored Silks, new and
attractive, Of this seasons patterns are
here in great profusion. Large assort-
ment of choice new DRESS GOODS. We
offer such a collection of the best as justi-
fies your earnest attention on the basis of
its prime feature: