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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13

THE grim presence of war was
brought forcibly to the attention of the
people of this town and county on Sat
urday last, when a volunteer company
numbering one hundred and six sturdy
young men left for Chickamauga, Ga,
where they have already entered upon
the stern realities of army life, and
where they viii prepare themselves to
invade q strange country and make
battle against foreign foe. With few
exceptions the company was made up
entirely of Somerset county youths,
some OF whom had been taught lessons
of patriotism in the schools provided
by Pennsylvania for the fatherless
children of her soldiers; Others had
imbibed the heroic spirit from their
veteran fathers who fought for the pres
ervation of the Uuion, and returned to
their homes to enjoy the fruits of vic
tory and witness the marvellous prcg-
ress Of the Nation they had saved from
destruction; while all were imbued
with that love Of country which has
ever characterized the American peo-
pie. 1t was a glorious sight to behold
this body of heroic young men leaving
their various ayOcatioAs and severing
sacred home ties, :ssolved, if neces-
sary, to imperil health and sacrifice life
at the call of duty. Strong of limb, Of
marked intelligence, and conscious of
the perils before them, they marched
away to defend the Flag with an eager
ness that will rebound to their glory
forever hereafter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13

physically aud morally, especially NOR
ally, without landing a single Ameri-
can soldier in the peninsula The
squadron which report says is to be
sent over can probably batter down the
defenees OF half dozen Of the princi-
pal ports of spain, and lombard the
cities. The smashing Of the fortifiea-
tions at even one port would be seri-
Gus blow to Spain's prestige, and would
be likely to raise such popular storm
against the authorities as would upset
the dynasty. One of the first conse-
quences of the departure Of an Ameri-
can fleet for Spain would be the swift
return Of Camara TO Cadiz or some
other Spanish port, in which event he
would stand a chance 10 be bottled up
like Cervera at Santiago. This would
be literally carrying the war into Az
sioa -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13
HoBsoE IN OUR LINES.
Merrimse's Crew Traded for Seventeen
Spaniards.

Mernmacs Crew TTaoeo ior seventeen
spaniards.
Brave Hobson and the men who took
the Merrimac into Santiago channel with
him were exchanged Wednesday, and
are now on the cruiser New York. The
eight American heroes were traded for
IA non commissioned Spanish officers and
three Spanish lieutenants.
The place selected for the exchange
was under a tree between the American
and Spanish lines, twO-thirds of mile
beyond the entertainments occupied by
Colonel Woods Rough Riders, near Gem
eral Wheeler's headquarters and in the
centre of the American line.
The American prisoners left the Reina
Mercedes Hospital on the outskirts of
Santiago, where they had been confined,
at 2.45 in the afternoon, in charge of Maj
OF Irles. Spanish staff officer, who
speaks English perfectly. The prisoners
were conducted TO the meeting place on
foot, but were not biindfolded.
Colonel John Jacob Astor and I.ieuten-
ant Miloy, accompanied by Interpreter
Maestro. were in charge Of the Spanish
prisoners.
COURTESY OF WARRIORS
The meeting between Colonel Astor
and Major Irles was extremely courte-
ous, but very formal, and no attempt was
made by either of them 10 discuss any
thing but the matter in hand. It was
not then later than 4 o'clock, and just as
everything was finished. and the two
parties were separating, Major Irles turn
ed and said, courteously enough. but in
tone which indicated considerable def
anos:
'Our understanding is. gentlemen.
that this truce comes to an end at 5
O'Clock"
Colonel Astor looked Al his watch,
bowed 70 the Spanish officer without
making reply, and then started back
slowly 20 the American lines. with Hob
son and his companions following.
The meeting of the two parties and the
exchange Of prisoners had taken place in
full view Of both the American and
Spanish soldiers WHO were eutrenched
near the meeting place. and the keenest
interest was taken in the episode.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13
THE CAPTURED SPANISH OFFICERS.

They Will Be Imprisoned at the Naval
Academy at Annapolis.
All the Spanishish naval officers cap
tured by the American fleet are to be con-
fined within the limits of the naval acad-
emy grounds at Annapolis. They will be
placed in the quarters vacated by the
American naval officers who left the acad-
emy to go iHto active service, and will be
treated with the greatest consideration.
having earned the admiration of the Am
erican sailors by their splendid exhibit
ton ofcoarage in the face of almost iney-
table death. Admiral Cervera, it is ca
pected. will be among the prisoners, who,
in all likelihood, will be given the free
dom Of the grounds under limited parole.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13

Mckinley Asks the Nation to Rsfarr
Thanks for Victories Won

Mckinley Asks the Nation to keta1h
Thanks for Victories Won.
President Mckinley at li:4o wednes-
day night issued the following proclAma-
ton to the American people;
To ne people Of the United Siafes q 4"'eriea
At this time, when To the yet fresh re-
membranes OF the unprecedented success
which attended the operations OF the
United States fleet in the Bay Of Manila
on the first day of May last are added
the tidings Of the no less glorious achieve
meats of the naval aud military arms OF
our beloved country at Santiago de
Cuba, it is fitting that ye should pause,
and, staying the feeling Of exultafion
that too naturally attends great deeds
wrought by our conntryIneD in our coun-
try's cause. should reverentls bow be-
fore the throne Of divine grace and give
devout praise to God, who holdeth the
nations in the hollow of His hand and
worketh upon them the marvels of His
high will. and Who has thus far vouch-
safed to US the light of His face and led
our brave soldiers and seamen TO victory.
Therefore ask the people of the United
States upon next assembling for divine
worship in their respective places OF
meeting to offer thanksgiving TO Al
mighty God, who, III His inscrutable
ways, now leading our hosts upon the
waters to unscathed triumph. now guild
ing them in a strange land through the
draad Shadouro Of Hath 10 uncoaao AVIAN
though at a fearful cost; now bearing
them without accident or loss to far dist
ant elimes. has watched over our cause
and brought nearer the success of the
right and the attainment of just and hon
orable peace.
With the nations thanks let there be
mingled the nations prayers that our
gallant sons may be shielded from harm
alike on the battlefield and in the clash SS
fleets and be spared the scourge of suffer
ing and disease while they are striving
to uphold their country's honor; and
withal, let the nations heart be stiiied
with holy awe at the thought Of the no.
BILE men who have perished as he-Oes die.
and be filled with compassionate sym
pathy for all those who suffer bereavment
or endure sickn' IS, wounds, bounds and
by reason Of the awful struggle. And
above all, let US pray with earnest fervor
that He, the dispenser of all good, may
speedily remove from US the untold af-
fiictions of war and bring to our dear
land the blessings of restored peace and
to all the domain now ravaged by the
cruel strife the priceless boon OF security
and tranquility.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Executive Mansion, Washington,
July 6, 1895.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13
Congress AdjOurns.

WASHINGTON, July s.-The House ad-
icarned precisely at .. Immediately
there were cheers, followed by singing of
patriotic songs.
Representative Bromwell, of Ohio,
proposed three cheers for President Nc
Kinley, which were given twice over by
the Republicans. Then followed cheers
Joined by the entire House for Admiral
Dewey and Gen. Joe Wheeler.
The Senate adjourned sine die at zoo
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13
The Sultan and Our Missionaries.

The Porte has demanded the recall of
two American missionaries from the
province of Aleppo, on the pretext that
their mission for distribution of relief is
likely to cause disturbances. ''The sick
man of Eurore," as he is derisively term
ed, is as unreasonable as his political
health is feeble. AS bright contrast to
his obstinacy and stupidity, the people of
America are acknowledging far and wide
the beueficence of tho mission of Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, namely, to relieve
and prevent malaria, rheumatism and
kidney complaint, chronic dyspepsia, con-
stipation and liver trouble. The nervous,
the weak and the infirm derive unspese-
able benefit from its use, and it greatly
mitigates those infirmities specially Incl
dent to advancing years. Sleep, appetite,
and sensation of comfort throughout
the system. ensue upon its use, which
should be regular and persistent. An
early resort to this fine preventive is log
ically suggested to those who seek its aid
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13
AN OCEAN HORROR.
The TrAns-Atlantic Steamer La BOurgOgus
Goes Down
OVER 500 PERSONS WENT DOWN TO
DEATH.


HALIFAX, n. s., July G.-In one of the
thick fogs which at this time Of the year
hang like pail over the Grand Banks
end Sable Island, in the North Atlantic.
occurred on the early morning Of July 4,
one of the most appalling ocean disasters
in the annals of transatlantic commerce,
and, in fact, in the history Of steam-sail-
ing in the world. Without a moments
warning almost. the great French liner
la BOurgogne, with 10 souls on board,
was run down by the iron sailing-ship
Cromartyshire, and such terrific hole
was torn in the big steamers port side
that she sank within half an hour, carry
ing with her to the oceans bottom over
500 of her passengers and crew, while the
balance who were not drawn down by the
fearful suction struggled and fought for
life until l63 were at length rescued from
death by the crew of the Cromartyshire,
which ship survived the collision.
The story of the fearful disaster from
the few officers aud crew who were saved
is yet to be told, but If the words of the
passengers who were dragged aboard the
Cromartyshire and later brought into this
port by the steamer Grecian, are to be be-
iieved, the last few minutes on board the
BourgOgne witnessed some of the most
terrible scenes of horror and cruelty that
have blotted the history of a civilized
race.
Instead of the heroic discipline which
so often has been the one bright feature
of such awful moments, the crew of the
steamer fought like demons for the few
lifeboats and rafls, battering the helpless
passengers away from their only means
af salvation, with the result that the
strong Overcame the weak, and the list
OF one hundred end sixty-three saved
contained the name of but one woman.
The disaster occurred at ; o'clock in the
morning of Monday, July 4, about sixty
miles south of Sable Island. which lies
nearly hundred miles off this port.
The Bourgorgne had len New York
bound for Havre on the previous Satur-
day, while the Cromartyshire was on her
way over from Glasgow.
At first it seemed as if there was some
attempt at discipline. A few OF the boats
we're swung of and some Of the passen-
/ gers allowed to get into them. But as
the steamer began 10 settle and list to
/ port, the officers lost control of the crew.
aud what was probably panic ensued
Passengers and crew fought for the boats
and life-rafts, and it was q fight to the
death In itself, while death in the waters
, stared every one in the face. The strong
battered down the weak, the women and
| children being pushed far away from the
hope of being rescued. Fists, oars and
even knives were used by some of the
demons TO keep their places. The officers
seemed to have been pOwerless before
their own men, and only four were saved.
The fl ght for life on the decks Of the
steamer did not last long, for in a little
more than half an hour she gave a long
lurch TO port and went down.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13

REPUBLICAN State Chairman Elkin
has called a meeting of the State COM
mittee, 10 be held Tuesday, July 10, at
> D. m, to nominate a candidate for
Judge Of the Superior Court, to succeed
the late Judge wickham. Under the
rules Of the Republican State organiza-
ton the State committee has power to
make nominations to ill vacancies ere
ated by death, resignation or other
causes, after a convention has been
held. There appears TO be only one
candidate for the place on the ticket,
Judge w. ID. Porter, Of Allegheny,
whom Governor Hastings has appoint
ed TO the vacant seat on the Superior
Court bench, with the assurance that
the State committee viii nominate him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13

WHAT we have honestly gained, that
may we justly and fairly hold. Be
cause possessions have come To rs by
the fortunes Of war, it does not follow
that this deserves to be called war of
conquest. AS for the scare Of ''impe-
rialism," it is as futile on the real bear
ings of the question as Spain's phan-
tom fleets on our coasts. Il is easier to
call names than to prove arguments,
and an apt phrase can not, by any in
genuity, be made to take the place Of a
stubborn fact.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13

A SPANISH soldier who was about
to be captured at Guantanamo in des-
peration hanged himself with his coun-
try's flag. Having made up his mind
to die, the unfortunate man evidently
courted the very worst form of death
ax-aifahla
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13
Flags, Pictures and Patriotic Devices at
Fisharis Rnok Sfnre

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 mp to the
times and posted.
CrraS II ErGHRp
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13
FROM FOOT TO KNEE

Ohio Woman Suffered Great Agony
From a Terrible Sors-tier Story Of
the Case, and Her Cure.
"For many years was afflicted with
miliz leg, and few years ago 1t broke out
in a sore and spread from my foot to my
knee. l suffered great agony 1t would
barn and itch all the time and discharge
a great deal. My health was good with
the exception of this sore. tried great
many kinds of salve, but some would
irritate the sore so that / could hardly
stand the pain. could not 60 near the
fire without suffering intensely. Someo
sent me papers containing testimonials OF
cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla, and told
my husband woule like to try this med
icine. He got me a bottle and 1 found Il
helped me. ! kept on taking it until my
limb was completely healed. cannot
praise Hoods SarsaparilIa enough for the
great benefit it has been to me- 1t
cleanses the blood OF all impurities and
leaves it rich and pure" MRS. ANNA T.
EAKES, whittlesey, Ohio.
You can buy Hoods Sarssparilla OF all
druggists. Be sure to get only Hoods
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13
Thursday July %, 1898,
at I o'clock p. NJ,

at Markleton. Pa, the following described
real estate, late the property Of Robert Linta-
man, deed:
The undivided One-half OF all that certain
tract Of land situate In Black township. som
erset county, Pa. beginning at a chestnut
tree at corner OF this land with land Of JACOB
NOught and tract designated as Vacant
Rocks, thence by the last named tract north
% degrees west ~ perches 10 stones; thence
by land OF Dinah Tom north 8 degrees east
l02 percheS to stones and north degree east
M perches to stone at corner Of land late OF
Robert Iintaman. thence by same south 81 :
degree west l3S percheS 10 stone ana south
SgiS degrees east ~ perches 10 stone; thence by
land Of Jacob NOug1t south 10 degrees east
i7S perches to chestnut and place OF begin
ming, containing 20 acres and " percnes
strict measure This is exclusively timber
tract and should be seen by all lumbsrmen
before day of sale. At the same time and
place the owners OF the other One-half viii
offer II for sale
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

mystic Cure'' for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in to days.
Its action upon the system is remarkable
and mysterious. 1t removes at once the
cause and the disease Immediately disap-
pears. The first dose greatly benefits /;
zs cents. Sold at Benford's Drug Store,
Somerset
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13

GOVERNOR HASTINGS, in addressing
the troops of the Pennsylvania Ma
tional Guard, told the men that if they
were so situated tlat they could do 50,
they should enlist, but If the aceumu-
lations or savings Of a mans industry
aud thrift are 20 be swept away, if those
dependent upon him viii suffer by his
enlistment, it is his patriotic duty to re-
main at home and care for them, and
no citizen or soldier will dare raise n
hand or voice against his loyalty or his
nafriotism.u
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13

THE farmers OF. the West have sub
scribed freely to the new Government
loan. They have seen General Pros
perity and will notice that it took Re
publican administration to bring him
10 the front.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13
The Hawaiian Commission.

WASHINGTON July s.-The President
to-day appointed Senator Davis. of Min
nesota- chairman OF the foreign afiairs
c.'mmittee; Representative Hit, of Illi-
nois, chairman OF the house foreign rela-
tions committee, and Senator Morgan, of
Alahama, commissioners to assume
charge of the territory just annexed to
the United States. Messrs. Davis and
Hit, OF the American commissioners,
are Republicans, and Senator Morgan
Democrat. President Dole and Chief
Justice Judd will be named by the
American commissioners to assist them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13

AFTER the American flag was hoist
ed on the bluff near Guantanamo, the
next thing set up was United States
pOst-Ofliee. The Government will be
collecting box rents all over Cuha
within short time
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13

THE terrible disaster of the Bour-
gogne's wreck for the time overshad-
owed even the war news. One feature
of the tragedy which stands out in
dark contrast with the tales of herOism
so familiar now TO the public, is the
brutality betrayed in the eowardly self
ishness of many on the doomed steam
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13
Thursday, Aug.4. 1898,
All O'CLOCK P. NJ,

on the premises In Somerset borough, Pa.
the following described real estate, viz:
All that certain lnt or parcel OF ground sit
uate IN the borough Of Somerset. Somerset
county, and state OF Pennsylvania. fronting
sixty-six tt8l feet on Main Cross or Turkey
foot street and extending back Of equal width
two hundred and sixty four l-sii feet TO an
alley, bounded ON the north by lot Of Mrs
solomon Uhl and on the south by lots OF
Frank Weimer and Vim Shaffer, having
thereon erected a frame stable This isa very
desirable building lot.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13
The List Completed.
WASHINGTON, July .. lsos

WASHINGTON, July Q. ls9S.
The war department received this dis
patch fro4n General Shafler last night:
playa del Este, July 9.
Camp Near Santiago, July $, 1898.
"Adjutant General, Washington:
Complete report received to-day of loss
on July ! and 2: Killed - officers, POS
enlisted men wounded, 81 officers, ,203
enlisted men: missing. 70 enlisted men.
The reports giving the names of the killed
and wounded are being rapidly prepared.
tSigned.1 ''Shsfter."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13

THE first ship loads of troops have
arrived at Manila harbor. They are
not ''imperialists. but patriotic Amer
lean citizens, who believe that the fruits
OF victory should not be thrown away.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13
BOCCS & BUHL.
Allegheny, Pa.
A UDIToR's NOTICE.

Atan Orpharfs' Court held at Somerset. Pa,
on the 1th day OF Iune, ls9S. the undersigned
was duly appointed auditor to pass upon the
exc pttonS hled tO the account cf +. j. and
J. Walker. administrators OF Josiah Walk
make a distribution OF the funds in the hands
of the said administrators TO and among
those legally entitled thereto. hereby gives
notice that he will attend TO the duties Of the
above appointments on Tuesday, the 18th day
OF July, ISIS. at his Office In the borough of
Somerset. Pa, when and where all persons
interested can attend n they see proper
JOHN K SCOTT.
Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13

THE FOURTH was celebrated with
enthusiasm at Manila, and before the
day was over Dewey probably picked
up another gunboat or two TO add to
the interest of the occasion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13

SPANISH honor may be defined as
''living on the productions of Others
without giving an equivalent" A will
lingness TO die rather than surrender
that privilege constitutes Spanish chiv-
airy
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13

IT appears that Wanamaker and his
lieutenants have decided not to put up
an independent State ticket, but will
continue their fight for the Legisla-
tura
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13

THE wheat crop this year may not
equal that of 1897, but with good prices
the farmers will have reason TO con-
tinue their rejoicing over the new era
of prosperity.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13
Hot Weather Reading.

For 3 and 10 cent magazines, as well as
the 25, IS and 30 cent ones. Fashion Maga-
zines. and large general stock of light
literature for the hot summer months, go
70 FISHERS Book STORE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13

THE Maine was remembered when
the Cervera fleet was sent to the bot
tom. But for the great crime in Ha-
vana harbOr there would probably be
no war at this time.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-13
Political Notes.

How nice! Wanamaker is to help elect
jerks Governors and then jerks is to help
elect Holy John u. s. Senator. And
what will the people be doing mean
while?
Throughout the State political matters
are quiet, so quiet as to be positively
painful, and, judging from the haste with
which seats in the Stone banC wagon are
being taken. it seems likely that when
the parade starts everybody will be in
the procession except jerks and Swal-
low.-Blairsville Courier.
Members of the executive committe of
the Honest Government party, OF Phila-
delphia, under whose standard Rev. DIR.
Silas c. Swallow is running for Governor,
express great confidence in the success Of
their candidate at the polls in November
next. Leaders Of the movement declare
that there is an overwhelming revolt
against the action of the Republican and
Democratic conventions. and that there
will be vote for Swallow that will as
tonish everybody.
The Easton Free Press gives this advice
to Republicans: ''This is pre- eminently
year for Republicans to come together
and support their tickets, state, congress
sional and county. The results of the ad-
ministrStiOn Of President Mckinley are
far more important to the people now
than any other question. Supported as it
should be, and as we believe it will be, it
will bring lasting benefits to t. nation /:
benefits in which our own great State.
and our own particular section Of this
State. will largely participate. Not only
in the matter of the conduct of the war,
but of the Nations policy fo' the future,
is Mckinley deserving of heartiest. yes.
unanimous suppor', and to this end Penn
sylvania's voice on election day in No
vember should be heard unequivOcally.
and by a rousing majority, for the State
Republican ticket. and by the election of
Republican Congressman"