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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-22
THE WAR OFFICE
MAY Be TRANSFERRED
VIII Probably be Located in Somerset for
q short Time.
THE PREsIDEKr WILL VISIT HERE.


It will be a novel experience for the
people of Somerset 70 have a war Office
established in their always peaceful town,
but, unless present plans fall through,
President Mckinley will come here for a
week or ten days during the month OF
August, in which event he will, AS Com
msnder in Chief OF the Army and Navy,
be compelled to place himself in direct
communication with the various military
headquarters of the government The
President has not enjoyed a vacation this
year, and reports from Washington are
10 the effect that he will soon have TO
take a rest from the arduous duties the
war has imposed upon him, and when
that time arrives it is believed that he
will come direct to the comfortable home
of his brother Abner. The President
said when here last that in Somerset he
could have absolute rest and freedom
from the opportunities of persons seek
ing official favor, and at the same time
enjoy the refreshing and invigorating
mountain air without having to observe
the cOuventiOnalities required at the more
pretentions summer resorts. When in
Somerset last season the Chief Executive
spent great portion of his time under
the spreading leaves of a favOrite tree on
his brothers lawn, where he discussed
grave matters of national importance
with his Secretary of War and At
torney General and other heads OF depart
ments, and it is not improbable that this
summer he will sit in the shade Of the
same tree and direct the movements Of
the armed forces of the United States and
hear the reports OF his commanding
officers. II the tree mentioned had ears
and tongue it undoubtedly would be able
to reveal many important conversations,
the nature of which clever and sharp
sighted newspaper correspondents from
the great metropolitan journals could
only conjecture. Il was not an unusual
occurrence, when the President and one
or more of his distinguished guests were
! sitting under the tree. for some Of the
naturally difident visitors attracted here
at that time to creep stealthily into the
alleyway dividing his brothers and the
next door neighbor's property, from
where they could peer between the
cracks of the high board fence and gaze
long and admiringly at the dignifiedand
unpretentious Chief Magistrate of the
| United States. On several occasions those
whose diffidence prevented them from
| going into the presence of the President
allowed their arms to dangle over the
/ top of the fence, mute invitation for the
Executive to shake hands. A feeble and
choking salutatiOn of "HOw do you do,
Mr.. President? 80 however, never failed
to attract the attention OF the Chief Exc
cutive, and, springing lightly to his feet,
he would walk over 20 the fence and shake
the extended hand, and speak re-assur-
ing word to the owner. Il is unnecessary
to add that those who met the President
in this way were supremely happy, and
that they viii tell their grandchildren
and great-grandchildren in years to come
how they had the honor of shaking
hands with the great war President,
William Mckinley.
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.Oa THE BRIDGE
OF THE CONCORD.
Graphic Description Of the Great Battle
al Mania, by ,Essign orlO Kns2psr.
HIs Flasr BaPrIsz or FIgE.

The following description OF the great
naval battle ar Manila was written by
Ensign orlo Knepper. youngest son of
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Knepper. Of this
place. who was on the bridge of the
gunboat Concord throughout the en-
tire engagement, where he had excep-
tional facilities for witnessing the destrue-
ton of tho Spanish fleet. Ensign Knep-
per's letter was not written for pnblica-
ton, but. on accsunt of its interesting
contents, his father has kindly consented
te give it to the newspapers in order that
the people of Somerset county may have
an opportunity of reading a truthful ac-
count Of the historic engagement as It
appearedto the young officer whom many
ofthe HERALD's readers know personally
Ensign Knepper graduated from the
Naval Academy two years ago, and his
first assignment was on board the ill-fated
Maine. While in Somerset in August
last he was ordered TO report 10 the COM
manding officer of the Asiatic fleet. and
left on six hours notice for San Francisco,
from whence he sailed for the Orient. At
the time of his leaving Somerset it was
believed in some quarters that war with
Spain was certain to ensue before the
close of the year, and his inclination was
10 ask for an assignment on the Atlantic
in order that he might take part in liber-
ating Cuba. but he was induced by his
elder brother, Lieut.. c. NJ. Knepper. who
had just returned from a three years
cruise in Asiatic waters, TO ask for an
assignment with the Asiatic squadron.
Neither of the young naval officers
dreamed at that time that war was so
soon TO be declared, and that the younger
was destined 10 have a hand in one Of the
most famous engagements in the history
of naval warfare.
In the battle of Manila, Ensign Knep-
per, at the special request of the captain
of the Concord, acted as signal officer OF
that ship. and he discharged his duties in
such am eminently satisfactory manner
that his name was honorably mentioned
in the official report of the battle to the
Secretary of the Navy.
The young officers letters are first sent
to his sister, who resides in Oklahoma,
and after she has perused them they are
forwarded TO another sister living in Ne
braska, after which they are sent TO his pa
rents in Somerset. In order to keep trace
of the communications, he has numbered
them in serial order.
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CHAs. II. FISHER.
Special Notice.

Patrons of the First National Bank
will please take notice that during the
next ten days-Or while the repairs are
being made 70 the banking
ing business will be conducted on the
second floor of the First National Bank
Building, entrance on Union street, dur
ing the usual hours from a. m. until 4
p. IN.
HARVEY NJ. BERRLEY,
Cashier.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-22
Rheunati.m Cured in a par.

Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in to 3 days.
Its action upon the system is remarkable
and mysterious II removes at once the
cause and the disease Immediately disap-
pears. The first dose greatly benefits I;
70 cents. Sold at Benford's Drug Store.
Somerset
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nsnlerr, prat.etir. A..oeiation.

To protect your trade aud keep the
housewife in good humor, order Oriental
or White Satin Flour. This is the private
brand Of William X. Gillespie, whole
sale grocer, 9th st. an0 Duquesne Way,
Pittsburg, Pa. These fl,urs make good,
white, light, wholesome bread.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-22
Administrator off. o.
A DMINIsTRATRIxs NOTICE.

Estate Of Francis II. Shaulis, late u Milford
township, Somerset county, Pa, decd.
Letters Of administration on the above es-
tate having been granted 10 the undersigned
by the proper authority, notice Is hereby Civ
en- TO all persons knowing themselves indebt-
ed 10 said estate to make Immediate payment
and those having claims or demands against
the same 20 present them duly authenticated
for settlement To the administrator. ON Thurs
day, June 80, 1885, at the Office of John II.
Uhl, ESD. in the borough of Somerset.
SARAH SHAULIS.
Administrative with will annexed.
]. II. Uni, ATTY.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-22

New Silks and Dress Goods o
every NSescriPtiOn at all prices.
New 'NYhite Goods of all kinds
consisting OS-S Lawns, Swisses, Oh
gan'lies, Batise' plain and fame
P. K, with all thN new trimming
to match.
New Ginghams, Cheyio,S Sts. Cotto
Golf Suitings, Duck Suiting4gs. B
cycle Suitings, Challies, etc.
New Lace Curtains, all new paas,
terms, from 35c 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, Handkerchief, Ribbons, Kid
Gloves, silk Mitts, Corsets, Ladies
and Children's Stockings are up-to-
date styles.
New Parasols, Silk and Cotton
Umbrellas, Ladies and ChiIdren's
Underwear Of all kinds.
Bleached and UnbIeached Mus
lin Sheetings, Pillow Cases, Muslins,
Linen Sheetings.
New patterns in "a CHARTERED
Table Oil Cloths, at II II cents.
Window Shades.
Our stock of Mems Furnishing
Goods consists Of Neckwear, Col
lars, Cuffs, Handkerchiefs, Suspend
ers, Gloves, Underwear, Umbrellas,
Stockings, etc.
Our stock is all new and our prices
the lowest and must be seen to
be appreciated.
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lot Weather Reading.

For ) and 10 cent magazines, as well as
the 25, s5 and 20 cent ones. Fashion Maga-
zines. and large general stock of light
literature for the hot summer months. go
to Fishers Book STORE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-22
Keep Cool uaa Comfortable

by going to FISHERS Book STORE and
buying hammock. We have this sea-
son the largest best and greatest stock of
hammocks ever kept for sale in this coun-
ty. Prices right; Goods right and the
right place to buy.
CHAs. II. FISHER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-22
Flags, Pictures and Patriotic Devices at
Fishers Book Store.

American and Cuban flags, handsome
Paper Flag Window Pieces, Patriotic
Buttons, Flags and other devices to wear
on coat lapel, Flag Pins, Books on the
Cuban War, War Maps, Histories OF
Spain and Cuba, Magazines, Newspapers
and Illustrated Papers bearing on the
great war now waging. Be up to the
times and posted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-22
4th of July
FIsHER,s BOOK sToRE.

Fireworks Of all kinds. Crackers. Tor
pedoes. Bombs, Rockets, Spit Devils,
Blowing up the Maine, Brass and Iron
Cannons, etc. Large stock. Great vari-
ETY..
Nrr.a IT LfSuup
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A DMINIsTRATRIxs NOTICE.


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Letters Of administration on the above es-
tate having been grant d TO the undersigned
by the proper authority. notice is hereby Civ.
en- 10 all persons indebted 10 said estate "a
make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same To present them duly
authenticated for settlement, on Thursday
July 7th, lS1S. at the residence OF deed, IN
Lincoln township.
ELMIRA ASH,
Administntrix.
REUBEN ;. HAY,
Administrator OF David B. Ash. deed.
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A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Estate OF James O. AtchisOn. late of Black
township, Somerset Co, Pa, deed.
Letters OF administration on the above es-
tate having been granted 10 the undersigned
by the proper authority, notice is hereby Civ
en- 10 all persons indebted to said estate to
make immediate payment and those having
claims against the same 20 present them duly
authenticated on or before Thursday, the 3Oth
day OF June. ISIS, at the house OF deed.
H NJ. WABLE,
Administrator Of J. .. Atehison. deed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-22
TOWNSHIP AUDITORS NOTICE

We, the auditors OF QuemahOning town
ship, hereby give notice 10 Josiah LOhr and
Edmund LOhr, supervisors Of said township,
whereas II appears that you have contracted
OF purchased for QuemahOning township a
Champion stone CruSher, and, whereas the
citizens and taxpayerS OF said township are
almost unanimously opposed 10 the purchase
OF said machine for said township for various
reasons, one reason in particular is they do
not feel themselves able 10 pay for such ali
expensive machine at this time. We there
fore notify you not 10 make use OF said stone
criIsher in said township, as the taxpayers
protest against the payment OF said machine.
signed this 3Dth day Of May. lSsS, by Aud
tors Of Quemahcning township.
ESPY TROSTLE
W. H ANKENY, n
j. II. BAUSH.
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A DMINIsTRATRIxs NOTICE.

Estate Of Sanah A. Griffith, late Of Jeh.
township, Somerset Co, Pa, decd.
Letters Of administration on the abOv n
tate having been granted 10 the unders y
by the proper authority, notice Is hereb. ~
en- 10 an persons indebted 10 said est. 2
make immediate payment, and tho. J.. Ate
claims against the same 10 present shem duil
authenticated on or before Saturday July l6
ISIS, at the late residence Of dec'c.
EVA GRIFFITH,
Administrators of sarah A. sSrinith, deed
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LxECUToR's NOTICE.

Estate OF John G.. and Mary Miller, late Of
Middiecreek township, decd.
Letters teStamentary on the above estate
having been granted 10 the undersigned by
the proper authority, notice i hereby Civ
en- 10 all persons indebted TO said estate 20
make Immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same 10 present them for
settlement. duly authenticated, ON Saturday
July ?, iSsS, at the late residence OF the de-
WILLIAM c. MILLER,
]. e.. MILLER,
Exacnfnrs
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r EGAL NOTICE.

To Margaret Kocntz widow, ID. ". kOOntx.
Margaret = koOntz interfnarried with
G. l. Long, all OF Midland, Allegheny
county, Maryland
You are hereby notified that IN psrsuance
Of a writ Of partition issued out of the or
pfanSf Court OF Somerset county, Pa. i VIII
hold an inquest on the premises, on the real
estate OF salem koOntz, deed, situate in Ad-
olson township. Somerset county Pa, ON
Friday. July z9th. lS,S when ana where you
can attend II you think proper.
sherin's once, d. II. HAHTLELL-
June Is, lSqS. Sherid.
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NOTICE

Estate OF VILLAIN Z. s..5 O N. late Of Jenner
tOwnanip, Sonierset C anty, Pa. decd
Letters testamentary on the above estate
having been granted 10 the undersigned by
the proper authority, nOice Is hereby given
TO all persons indebted TO said esiate.tO make
immediate payment, and those having claims
against the same TO present them daily au-
theuticated on or before Saturday. July 10,
lseS, at late residence OF deed.
JAMES L. PUGH.
Executor of William C. Grinith, deed.
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Picnic parties viii want
canned meats for their lunch
baskets. We have the largest
assortment of all kinds of
pOtted meats, sardines, lob
ster, salmon, etc, ever brought
to the county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-22

u HuutcaI -cr
forwarded mss and Stock Is ALLOW
purchase OF hrs. fired
day the rirse b be q
for 500 TO thsI ,in ,,,.,.... .llo,
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anu iePi iArson's barn. MAI, ,,., ,
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been numerf which
- ,'1...1-. Us, May II and X Ont
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that a numbdIh ]. MsShler's. Ma, The lig
their applicTeo' June sand :, amou
mails. Boiis,csev,s llikevi
s'oo "lil oe PIC . ana = oana 2 practiC
is received z June Ia an, N
The period
July 18th. "a, nome, with MY 'iaiH
600 is sn bsciftng OF the folIoxin'f KY, a.
less than S5tef - Jnne II land n, viii
secure largea at $50 D m. of exper
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$40, 900 havehauNTRYMAN. the exl
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i. Scbool hoard of StOyestown district
1 ,ne.s, July ls. Al 30 p N. for the
49, Of eiecliug teachers All appli-
,.,s must be in writing.
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CHAs. II. FISHER
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Of Berlin, were united in marriage at Z
o'clock last evening at the home of the
brides parents, Rev. Frank p. Saylor,
father Of the groom performing the cere-
mony. Only few of the close friends.
in addition to the immediate families of
the happy young couple, were present
The bride is one Of Berlin's prettiest and
most accomplished young ladies.
Rev. and Mrs. William Mulleudore left
some two weeks ago for their old home
in the State OF Indiana to visit the for
mer's parents Word received here last
Wednesday announced the sudden and
unexpected death of Mr. Mullendoro's
father, who, it appears. expired without
= moments notice. Deceased was we'll
advanced in years. He visited at the
home Of his son ia this place on several
occasions. and was personally acquainted
with many Somerset people.
The viewers appointed by the Court to
hear argument and assess damages in the
action brought by the Misses Barbara and
Ida Meyers against the Sand Spring
Water Company, of Meyersdale, per-
formed that duty on Monday, when they
returned verdict for $500 in favor of the
plaintiffs. The plaintiffs alleged that the
defendants had in,erfered with aud par
TALLY destroyed the water course which
for period Of seventy-two years had
furnished the power to operate the Mey-
ers' grist mill al Meyersdale.
Among the graduates at the Indiana
State Normal School last week were the
following young men from this county
Edgar c. Davis, Ursina; George II. Ham
mer. Jenner township; Guy Holsopple,
Holsopple: Joseph A. Hun. Somerset ;
Thomas F. Lininger, Addison township.
and Edward +. Shanlis. jefferson town
ship. When President Mckinley called
for volunteers for the war against Spain.
/ Messrs. Shauiis and Hamer ieft school
and Joined the Fifih Reg. Pa Vol, and
are now at Chieamanga Park. The ex-
amining committee passed them OF ac-
coant Of previous good work. and they
5 viii get their dip.omas.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-04-15
WILL HOLD HER OWN.

While Russia 10 bluffling and clustering
in the East we have an mistaken confidence
that England will not yield to her one iots
of what she wants for herself. And when
the paw OF the lion is laid on the bear we
know very well who will be the victor. In
such conflict the sympathies of this country
will be, and ought TO be with England. Her
voice has been lifted 10 our behalf ever since
trouble with Spain was threatened, and il
war should come, and we should need it,
we will get something more substantial than
words from England. In dealing with Rus
sia or any other European power, or any
two of them combined, England would need
no help. She could sweep them from the
seas as Nelson swept the fleets of Napo-
leon-she could lick them on land as Well
ington whipped all Napoleon's brsg mar
shals in Spain, and then downed their boss
at Waterloo. There is grave likely hood OF
serious trouble between England and Rus
STA, and that at no distant day.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-04-15
THE GOVERNMENT CREDIT

Many OF those who were never before
convinced will now acknowledge the wis.
dom and patriotism Of the government, to
say nothing Of Its honesty, In paying Its OBJ
legations IN the best money, In protecting
the currency from the degradation into
which powerful influences have sought to
drag it.
Had President Cleveland and Secretary
Carlisle yielded to the clamor which came
largely from their party, and refused to pay
gold when gold was asked for by the gov.
ernGents creditors, what a bad fl we would
be in 10 day.
II We have war, we must borrow money.
Our people are patriotic. and we can get all
tie moaey we want to defend the honor and
interests Of The country. But when the
government. 0Irrows money 1t should pay
It back In the same kind. 1t is unworthy OF
great government to prey upon the patri
otism of It's people, furthermore, 1t is i'm
possible to do that for any length of time.
II the government is compelled to borrow
money, as il surely will be, in case of war
either by the issue Of bonds or 10 the form
OF a forced loan by an issue Of credit notes
the fullest and most absolute assurance
should be given that the money thus loaned
would be paid in as good currency as tina
which was borrowed.
All the money the government may ge
on its bonds or 10 service for forced loan
II we have war, will be loaned on good val
uation. It should be made sure and be de
clared that this money will be repaid II
gold or its equivalent. Otherwise the credi
of the government will suffer 10 the begin
nlng and lite good name 10 the end.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-04-15
To commit this country now n The ,eco,

10 commit this country now to the recoe
milton Of any particular government in Cuba
might subject as to embarrassing conditions
Of International obligations toward the Or
ganization 90 recognized"
The President directs the attention of Con.
gress to the latest decree of the Queen Re
gent OF Spain ordering General Blanco to
proclaim suspension of hostilitles in Cuba.
III" he says, "this measure attains sue
cessful result, then our aspirations as Chris
tan, peace loving people will be realized
II 1t fails it will be only another justification
FOR our contemplated action"
The disaster TO the battle ship Maine In
the hsrbor of Havana is discussed 10 strong
terms and described as "a patent and i'm
pressve proof of state of things that is in.
tolerable." The President says he has made
no reply to SPANS proposition TO arbitrate
the question of responsibility for the des-
truction OF the battle ship.
The President recommends an appropria-
ton by Congress for the relief of the desti.
tute reconcentrados.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-04-15
WAR ALMOST CERTAIN.

The House of Representatives Wednes.
day, by vote OF 1893 to 10, and after one Of
the most exciting days in its history, adopt.
ed q resolution which is regarded virtually
as declaration of war against Spain.
The resolution directs the President 10
intervene at once and stop the war in Cuba
with the purpose of establishing, by the free
action of the people Of Cuba, 9 stable and
independent government on the island The
President is authorized TO use the land and
naval forces Of the United States to carry
out the purposes Of the resolution.
A special dispatch from Washington
shows that the American naval squadron
now at Hong Kong Is vastly superior in
strength TO the Spanish feet around the
Philippine Islands, and can easily capture
those Spanish colonies within few days
after a declaration OF war.