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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27
M'nHLET'S PLANS
OF CONQUEST
Semi -ofieiaI Statement Of the Govern
msnt's Policy
TO KEEP roRTo RICO AND GUAM.


Following are the Governments plans,
made public semi-ofiicially;
Commodore Watson, in proceeding 70
the Spanish peninsula as soon As the
Porto Rican expedition is gotten under
wsy, is not to lombard the cities on the
Spanish coast The ships under Camara
will be located by Watson and finally
met and engaged.
This Government has 10 plan 10 take
the Canary Islands and does not want
them
Havana will not be attacked while
yellow fever conditions exist. Conse-
quently it viii be left until the climate
lends its aid in the autumn.
s.Shsffsr viii hold his own in the east
ern strip, now surrendered. and may
gradually push his way over some other
district.
Meantime, in the next two months
there viii be enough to keep this Govern
ment busy. We viii have TO cope with
the most serious problem yet of provid-
ing for the government and the future Of
the lands involved in this war.
Porto Rico, whose fall is likely TO be
recorded within week or ten days, viii
have 10 have a military government
Porto Rico, of course, is to be kept per-
manently by this Government
Next winter, when Congress convenes
the necessity for laws covering matters
of colonial government viii be recognize
ed by recommendation TO Congress. and
it is very probable the shaping Of the
destinies of Porto Rico and similarly
circumstanced accessions viii be left tc
a commission or commissions.
SIT is certainty, as far as now can be
forseen, that Guam. the island in the
Ladrone group that was captured by this
Government, viii be permanently retain
ed as eoaling and supply station. Il is
valuable from its location between the
Sandwich and the Philippine Islands.
''The disposition of the Philippines is
unsettled and depends on circumstances.
"This Government has made pledge
to establish a firm and stable gov ernmenl
IN Cuba, and that must be carried out.
1t may be many years before affairs there
have so shaped themselves as to intrust
the island b the Cubans. The transition
must be step by step. and the final gen
eral changeof control effected only after
thorough training and demonstration
of the abilities of the people. beginning
with the trial of some of the leaders in
at first a minor capacity"
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rsvsrs Raging a. Santiago d. Cuba.

WASHINGTON. July PA dispatch re-
eeived tonight by Adjt Gen. Corbin says
that lS9 new cases Of fevers of all kinds
were reported in his camp before San
tiago yesterday. As the same dispatch
reports only four deaths-and none of
them from yellow fever-from the hun
dreds OF cases Of fever known 70 exist in
camp. the war authorities are more than
ever inclined 10 the belief that the cases
Of yellow fever are Of mild type.
Previous dispatches from Gen. Snafter
and the medical officers OF his corps have
indicated the existence in the camp o Z a
very large number Of cases OF malaria
and dengue fever, the latter being pecn-
liar 20 the Cnban climste. Some clear
cases Of yellow fever are reported, but the
officials say they are few as compared
with those Of other fevers.
Gen. Skaters dispatch was made public
by AdjL Gen. Corbin as follows.
'-Santiagn. via Haiti. Juiy "a, 1895.
"Adiuiant General United States army,
Washington, D. C: Number Of cases Of
fever Of 'lli g uses for yesterday approx
imately s96
(signeil "SHaFrrR.
''MsjOr General commanding
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27


WASHINGTON, D. G., July z2-The con-
duct Of the Cnbans has been = revelation
to our army officers who are fighting to
relieve Cuba of Spanish rule, but posi-
bic contingencies we're well known to the
administration, and such knowledge was
the cause Of the Presidents message. 50
much criticised by the admirers Of the
insurgents, in which he declined in ad-
vance 10 recognize the Cuban Republic
aud declared that it would be the policy
OF the United States TO give a stable gov
ernrnent to the islands. The decision TO
cease furnishing arms and ammunition
10 the insurgents Is based upon informa-
ton al hand that 70 continue such pol
icy may be disastrous.
Representatives Of the Cuban JuDta are
profuse in their apologies for the conduct
OF Cuban commanders. They evidently
fear the country at large will learn that a
very large proportion of the population
of Cuba, anxious for a change Of govern
nlent, view with more apprehension the
turning over OF the island 10 the generals
aud coionels Of the insurgents. than lis
continuance under Spanish rule.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27
Blau.o scents Triumph.

In proclamation dated July IL Captain
General BlaDeo. after reciting that the
capitulation Of Santiago was forced, ''after
three months heroic defense and many
bloody cornbats. owing TO scarcity OF
ammunition and vietnals." says:
"rhe occupation of the city Of Santiago
by the military forces of the Americans
is lacking 10 strategic importance. owing
to the fact that the city had previously
been closely blcckaded for long time by
the American ships. and will have little
or no effect on the future development OF
the Spanish campaign which is to decide
Spain's fate.
The Spanish army Is intact and eager
for glory. Il is willing 10 measure arms
with the Americans. and in this army the
King Of Spain, the Spanish Government,
and the whole country place the trust Of
defense. al any cost or the integrity Of
Spanish territory and the honor Of Spain's
immaculate flag.
This army IS sure 10 be triumphant
and victorious at the last. in spite Of so
many dangers and iinpedimsDts. and that
ii will show once moro the indomitable
Spanish character and the well-known
military talents OF our people is the hope
and expectation OF your General in
Chief"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27
OUR ARMIES,
Regular and Volunteer Muster 254, ,47s up
10 This Time.


WASHINGTON, July PA consolidated
statement prepared by Major John A.
Johnston, Assistant Adjntant General,
shows that of the 277,5OO men authorized
by Congress TO be enlisted in the regular
and volunteer armies, 254. .479 up 10 this
time have been mustered into the service.
OF the 28.G2l yet required to complete
the authorized quota Of the army, l3.SOs
are regulars, 1900 are volunteers under
the second call, s62 are immunes and s5l
are engineers.
The authorized strength Of the regular
army is 81, 600. on April 3Oth il contain
ed 26, 500 men. Since that time ., 1872 re-
cruits have been obtained from probable
IS, 600 applicants, by a limited number of
recruiting officers for the most part stran-
gers in the country canvassed. and during
a competition by State authorities for the
same men. In the opinion of the officials
Of the War Department the returns Of
regular army enlistments viii show a
progressive increase as this competition
ceases. The strength OF the regular army
to day, less recent casualties estimated at
2.0OO as 1852
The authorized strength of the Folun-
teer army is 2i6.500. OF this number 125.-
900 were included in the Presidents first
call for troops, all Of whom have been re-
cruited, mustered aud put into the field.
1900 were included in the second, $500
Of whom have been mustered into the
service; 5000 were to constitute three
special regiments Of cavalry; 1000 were
immunes, and S,5O0 were engineers.
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The Mountain chautsuqus.

The 10th Annual Session OF this famous
Chautauqua will be held August 4th TO
26th. 1898. II is the most superb aud SEN
sible sumner resort in America, 2, 500 feet
above sea level on the line of the picfur-
esque B. & o. r. X. The climate and
scenery and social surroundings are all
that could be desired. $500 900 have been
spent in improvements. Mountain Lake
Park is furnished with electric lights,
and water works are now being put in.
Five splendid hotels and two hundred
and Fifty cottages. many of which re-
ceive boarders. open their doors at reason
able rates 10 tourists be charming lake
furnishes ex cellent boating and fishing
The Chautalqua simmer schools are in
session for four weeks. They include
Thirty departments OF important study
under the care of enthusiastic and capa-
BILE teachers out Of leading American COL
leges. The Chautauqua program with
three entertainments daily furnishes the
best things in lectures, entertainments
and music which genius can devise or
money procure The beautiful detailed
illustrated program can be secured by
addressing the ageHt offhe Baltimore 4
Ohio r. r., Mountain Lake Park, Mary
land.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

THE balance Of trade in favor Of the
United States last year, as reported from
the records i'm Washington, was S5l6,-
00O, coo, the largest in the history Of the
country. and greater than that of any
other country on earth. No wonder
the other countries are coming to look
upon us with greater respect. II was
said by the carper that when the Ding
ley law went into effect other countries
would retaliate on us 10 such an extent
As 10 virtually destroy our trade with
the balance of the world, but such does
not appear TO be the case. The figures
show that American manufactures are
in demand. and that the other countries
know good thing when they see it
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27
= LITTLE SUFFERER

face, Hands and Arms Covered With
Scrofulous Humors How Cure
Was Effected.
@When hye years old my little boy had
scrofula on his face, hands and srrns- Is
was worst on his chin, although the sores
on his cheeks and hands were very bad
Il appeared in the form Of red pimples
which would tester, break open and run
and then scab over. After disappearing
they would break out again. They caused
intense itching and the little sufferer had
to be watched continually to keep him
from scratching the sores. We became
greatly alarmed at his condition My
wife's mother had had scrofula and the
only medicine which had helpd her was
Hoods Sarsapariila. We decided TO give
it to our boy and we noted an improve
msnt in his case very soon- After giving
him four bottles Of Hoods Sarsaparilla
the humor had ali been driven out OF his
blood aud Il has never since returned" J"
WILLIAM BARTz, 41e South Williams ST.,
South Bend, Indiana.
You can buy Hoods Sarsaparilla OF ali
druggists. Be sure to get only Hoods.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

advocating the "imperialist' policy be
fore imperialism had local habita-
ton and q name. If partisan lines are
drawn on the expansion question the
Democracy viii be crushingly defeated
To a slight extent this issue would cut
across Republican lines. Probably less
than nth Of the Republicans, how
ever, are opposed to the policy Of hold
ing all the Spanish territory Of value
which we get, while fully a third of the
Democrats seem TO favor it. AT the
polls national expansion would over
whelmingly beat national isolation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27
rhs spltan Ia our Ni,lianaris.

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 Euror e, !" as be is derisively term
ed, is as unreasonable IS his political
health is feeble. As bright contrast to
his obstinacy and stupidity. the people of
America are acknowledging far and wide
the benefcence Of the mission of Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, namely, to relieve
and prevent malaria. rheumatism and
kidney complaint. chronic dysDepsia, con-
stipatiOn and liver trouble. The nervous,
the weak and the iniirm derive unspeak-
able benefit from its use. and il greatly
mitigates those infirmities specially incl
dent to advancing years Sleep. appstits.
and a sensation of comfort throughout
the system. ensue upon its use, which
should be regular and persistent An
early resort TO this ine preventive is log
ically suggested 70 those who seek its aid.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27
AguinaldO Dictator.


WASHINGTON, July 22.-The following
cablegram has just been received at the
War Department
Hong Kong, July 2.-Secretary of
the Navy: The following is for the Secre-
tary of War TO the Adjutant General.
Aguinaldo declares dictatorship and ma
tial law over all the islands. The people
expect independence. Recommend Chiua
ponies. (Signed) Anderson"
Colonel Anderson was senior army Off
Ger at the Philippines when the dispatch
was sent, probably several days before
its Hong Kong date. The referen ce
20 China ponies means that Colonel An
derson desires that kind of cavalry
animals.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

THE instructions given by the Span
ish government to its officials in Cuba
seem to be: 'Use your own discretion,
hut look out for a court-marfial if you
fail" In this diplomatic way the gov
ernment is freed from responsibility,
while reserving the unlucky official as
As a scapegoat
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

THERE are two Porters on the Repub
lican State ticket for Superior Court
judge One of them, William w, of
Philadelphia, placed there by the State
convention, the other, William D., Of
Pittsburg, put there on Tuesday by the
State committee. The vacancy to be
filled by the Pittsburg Porter was caus-
ed by the death of Judge Wickham,
since the convention met.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

THE Supreme Court Of Pennsylva-
mia, in an opinion delivered by CHIEF
Justice Sterrett, affirmed the decision
Of the Blair county court, which had
pronounced the Alien Labor Tax law
in conflict with the constitution Of
Pennsylvania The chief justice fur
thermore characterized the act as be
longing TO vicious class of legislation,
and quoted largely from the opinion Of
Judge Acheson, Of the United States
circuit court, who had also found the
measure in question to be unconstitn-
finnai-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27
A HAsBoR BATTLE.



PLAZA DEL ESTE. July 2--The follow
ing is the official report Of the latest naval
victory-;hat at ManzanilIo-as told by
Commander Todd, Of the United States
gunboat Wilmington. In his report 10 Ad-
mirzl Sampson:
All O'Clock on the morning Of July
Is. the vessels on blockade duty in this
vicinity. the Wilmington. Helena, Scor-
pion, Hist, Hornet, wamatuck and Os-
ceola, approached the harbor Of Manzan-
lilo from the westward. At half past
seven the Wilmington and Helena enter
ed T. northern channel toward the city,
the Scorpion and Osceola the mid-cban-
mel, and the Hist, Hornet and Wam-
patuck the south channel. the movements
of the vessels being 50 timed as to bring
them within effective range of the ship
ping at about the same moment.
AT $50 fire was opened on the shipping.
and after deliberate fire. lasting about
two and a half hours. three Spanish
transports, FL Gloria, Jose Garcia and La
Puriciama Conception. were burned and
destroyed. The Pontoon, which was the
harbor guard and store ship. probably
for ammunition. was burned and blown
up. Three gunboats were destroyed.
One other was driven ashore and sunk
and still another was driven ashore and
is believed 10 have been disableG.
The firing was maintained at range
which is believed to be beyond the range
Of the shore artillery. It was continued
until, after gradual closing in, the shore
batteries opened fire at comparatively
short range, when the ships were recall
ed, the object of the expedition having
been accomplished. and the ideas Of the
commander-in-chie carried out as
understood them-that is, to destroy the
enemy's shipping but not to engage the
field batteries or forts.
No casualties occurred on board any
of our vessels.
The Spanish loss is believed to have
been in the neighborhood offs hundred
killed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

THOSE Vermont Democrats who have
just met and denounced what they call
Republican imperialism and at the
same time endorsed the Chicsgo plat
form of 1895, must be Green Mountain
bows. with the accent Oh the Green.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

PRESIDENT McKINLEY's prudence
in not recognizing the insurgent gov
ernmeDt in Cuba is now admitted al
most unanimously. The insurgents
have yet to prove their fitness to be at
the head Of a new republic, created by
the arms of the United States.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

Ex-PREsIDEST CLEVELAND now has
a chance TO perform an act Of chivalry
by signing a petition for the appoint
ment of ex-Queen lii to be postmis-
tress of Honolulu.
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rheumatism curea nar.

"Mystic Cure'' for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in to days.
Its action upon the system is remarkable
and mysterious. It removes at once the
cause and the disease Immediately disap-
pears. The first dose greatly benefits !;
rs cents. Sold at Benford's Drug Store,
Somerset
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

Ex-ATToRSEY GENERAL HARMON
stands with ex-President Cleveland in
antagonism 10 imperialism. " The
ablest man who was In Cleveland's
cabinet, however, takes the opposite
side Of the question. This is ex-Secre-
tary Of State 0lney. Mr.. oiney is
pronounced expansienist. He began
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

TwENTY-FoUR Spanish war ships
have been destroyed in action since the
beginning of the war. At last the
Spaniards are convinced that they are
out-classed on the sea, but they expect
something prodigions from their army.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

Two OF the Cervera cruisers will prob
ably be saved and added to our navy.
In their next action they will show
how much depends on the men behind
the guns.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

THE annexation of Hawaii by this
country was a foregone conclusion
abroad. Foreign papers hardly make
a reference to the matter, and none has
offered an objection.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27
No Kors caIiI ! for Troans.

WAsHINoroS. D. c.. July 22-The Pres
ident told some inquiring callers N day
that he would not issue another call for
troops. He said he WAS now coufden.
the war can be fought to a successful con-
clusion by the men already in the islG.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

THE United States navy performed
some wonderful feats in the war of 1872
and the civil war. In the present con-
flict it has lost no time in matching its
old exploits.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

THE United States sold Canada last
year S65, 600, 900 worth of goods, or
Sl3 so per capita. To Mexico our sales
were 81 6s per capita Our British
friends are good customers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

BLANoo must be patient. His turn
will come when the frost begins to fall.
Just now Uncle Sam is engaged in
rounding up Spaniards thousand
miles east of Havana.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

THE estimate of gold TO come from
the Klondike region this season mas
been reduced to Sl0,00O,O00. 1t cost
more than that in money, TO say moth
ing of suffering.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

SPAIN might take hint from the
Long Island young lady crushed by
success, and raise a war revenue on the
endless-chain system.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

If SPAIN wants peace she ought TO
enter suit for it right away, for she is
running the risk of being barred by the
statute of limitations.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

ONE Of the signs Of prosperity is the
revival of railroad construction. The
estimate is that $50, 00O, coo viii be ex-
pended on new roads in 1898, the larg-
est showing since 1893.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

A boon to travellers. DR.. Fowlsr's Ex-
tract Of Wild Strawberry. Cures dysen-
terry, diarrl ns, seasieknezs. nausea
Pleasant 70 take. Perfectly harmless.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

Nor q few of the mugwumps Of a
few years ago are the copperheads Of
to-day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

ALL this talk about imperialism will
not ruffie a single feather on the great
American eagle.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27
For a.nt

Store room in basement Of First Ma
Honai Bank building. For particulars
inquire at Bank OF Of Geo. r. Scull.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27

Itchiness OF the skin, horrible plague.
Most everybody afflicted in one way or
another. Only ono safe, never failing
cure. Doan's Ointment. At any drug
store. 80 cents.
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Jos. Horne & Co
Inventory Week.

This is the week that we take
stock. A week in which there are
many misgivings. a week in
which Profit and Loss come stalk
ing forth with Loss prominently in
the lead.
This is our Semi-Annual Invent
ory and after we are through with
it, you may look for some advanta-
geOus
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-07-27
BARGAINS.

Our Fall goods begin TO arrive
about the middle of August and
during the intervening weeks, ali
goods OF whatsoever nature per-
tanning to Summer wear will be-, to
use a much abused word. sacrificed.
You can purchase a dress pattern
of Imported Wash Stuffs or Amer
lean Wash Stuffs at from one half
to two-thiTds less than season pric-
es. You are aware that it is not
good merchandising to carry such
goods from one season 10 another.
The same may be said of Fancy
Colored Silks; 50 admirable for
the shirt waist or the skirt or the
silk petticoat.
II you have been waiting on the
Mid Summer cut in prices, it Is
here. Never was there such op-
portunity before for securing such
high class dress fabrics for such
little money.
Write us for anything you want.
Our Mail Order Department is for
the accommodation of those who
cannot come to the city. Ask us
questions about goods; ask us
questions about prevailing styles
OF incoming styles.
We have facilities for advance
news in regard to what will be the
prevailing Fall styles, and if you
would like to know about them,
We'll tell you. But we pres ume
you are more intent on something
that will be cool and dependable
for the next two months wear.
Any how, let us hear from you.
525-527 Penn Ave, PTITSBURG, PA
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COUNTY.

FOOh DIIlEtlU Oh
ADAM s. MILLER, soinsrsei Township.
The sun., 1898-01-03
A Street BraWl.

John Finn and Edward Wright each
accompanied by woman got into a
brawl on the corner of Fifth and French
streets, at $50 last night over who had
paid for round of drinks. Finn struck
Edward over the head with u bar of iron,
which was laying in front Of the Della
ware Truck house and inflicted several
injuries upon him. One OF the women
who tried to act as peace maker was also
struck blow in the face by Flynn,
whercupon II number of men who had
congrcgated attracted by the brawl, set
upon Flynn and beat him severely.
lie was kicked and beaten into lncOn-
scioisness, and carried to the drug store
Of DR.. j. Roop Smith, Fifth and King
streets, where his wounds were dressed.
None of the participants in the fight
were arrested.