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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

THE Lancaster Inquirer in its issue
Of Saturday says:
Nothing could have been done by
the Wanamaker party in this city, tO
so completely confirm the suspicion
that its purpose ) 10 wreck the Repub-
licaa organization of the State, than
the selection of that veteran wrecker,
:. 5. Spencer, to preside over their
meeting on Wednesday. He is q wreck
er from the head of the creek and has
been IN every movement of the kind
since the organization of the Republi-
can party. His selection to preside at
the Wanamaker demonstration here
shows clearly what its object and pur-
pOse are.
If the people of Lancaster county
want to support movement that is de
signed TO defeat the Republican party
II il can not control il, all they have 10
do is TO vote the Wanamsker ticket
That such is the purpose Of those who
support and contr0l that movement is
made plain by everything they have
done since its inception
Ifthere Is anything further needed to
confirm the Inquirer's suspicion, we
would suggest TO it tina. the gentleman
who introduced Mr.. Wanamaker at the
meeting, General W. II. Koontz, is
al veteran wrecker from the head of
Cox's creek.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23
REPORT ALMOST READY.
We May Soon Know What Blew Up the
Battleship Maine.

WASHINGTON, March 2l.-This week
win bring the formal report of the Maine
board of inquiry, unless the unexpected
happens, and the most reliable iniorma-
ton is that the report viii, in all proba-
bility, be at the White House tomorrow
or Wednesday. Whatever the character of
the report, the program is 10 transmit il
to congress with as little delay as possi-
BILE. The president acknowledges the
right of congress 10 know the contents
of the report. Further, he is anxious that
congress should divide responsibility
with him in whatever action thereon may
be demanded by the commissioners. A
message viii accompany the report when
il is sent to the capitol, which may be one
day, but viii probably be several days
AFTER its receipt at the White House. The
next step, it is said, viii be the transmits
sion of the delayed reports of the consuls
in Cuba, showing the terrible condition
of the people. With these reports there
will go a recommendation, aud it is very
generally said that this recommendation
viii be that Cuban independence should
be recognized.
There is no question as 10 what con-
gress will do with such a recOmmenda-
ton. 1t will be promptly indorsed.
Though such Endorsement would not nee
essarily mean war, it would bring mat
ters to a head. Republican leaders say
that war will probably not follow be-
canse of this recognition, bat only in
ease it is shown that Spain had a hand
in the destruction of the Maine. IfSpain
shall regard the recognition of cuban in
dependence as hostile act. the United
States will be prepared for the c1nse-
quences. This recognition would permit
the Cubans 70 fl0at their bonds, to buy
arms and supplies openly, aud to enlist
volunteers.
Il IS stated in semi-ofiicial circles that
the Maine report will show that the
vessel was blown up by an external ex-
plosiOn, but that the agency cannot be
certainly named. But the verdict will
be such that a demand upon Spain for
al indemnity will be imperative The
demand will be:nade vigorously. Spain
will set up a counter contention that
the nndlng OF the board Is ex parte, and
that the Spsnis board has found that
the explosion was accidental. Spain will
ask that the matter be adjudicated by
arbitration. The president, it is stated,
viii lei the decision on this point rest
with congress Whether congress win
decline to submit to arbitration is prob
lematical.
The utmost secrecy is being obssr we'd
with reference 10 the whereabouts of the
board Of inquiry report. Il will be in the
possession of heavily armed guard from
the time it leaves Florida until its arrival
al the executive mansion. The bearers
Of the report viii be unknown TO the
pIb.ic, as well as the train or steamer
upon which they shall travel. Every |
possible chance ofa leak has been pro-
yided against
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23
Give the Children a Drink

called Grain-O. II is a delicious, appe-
tizing. nourishing food drink to take the
place of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
liked by all who have used it because
when properly prepared it tastes like the
finest coffee but is free from ali its injuri-
Gus properties. Grain-O aids digestion
and strengthens the nerves. II is not a
stimulant but a health builder, and chill
dren, as well as adults. can drink it with
great benefit Costs about as much as
coffee. 10 and DC.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23
Our Politics.

Walter b. Bieber. Kutztown, Pa, who
will dispute with Daniel Ermentrout, the
present Democratic representative. the
nomination for Congress in the Berks Le-
high district, had an amusing experience
when he attempted 10 capture the nomi-
nation two years ago, relates the new
York Tribune" Imitating the tactics
of his veteran opponent he began a tour
of the country districts, joking with the
farmers, praising the cooking of their
wives, and petting the children. On one
occasion he kissed child, according to
his usual program, but was entirely
unprepared for the lads remark: "You
didn't kiss mamma; Uncle Danl doe 81
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

Mr. Bryan Is operating IN the soeta-
lie Is az noisy as a red headed wood
peckar. sounding his nose on dead and
rotten tree, ssooping ont nes'. and in
oidentaisy picking up fey- worms Mr..
Bryan IS on his 41d tour since he WAS not
elected president. and ne pours forth the
same old stream Of twaddle with a mo
notony that shows whatever mag be the
amount OF labor he nndergoes. it Is phys
ical. not mental, suggests the Brooklyn
Standard L nion. He does not work his
mind enough 10 wear it smooth Clearly
he holds 10 the doctrine Of Emerson, that
the human mind is a machine, thai IS
capable OF receiving only a certain num-
Der Of impressions; and, therefore. il
should not be teased.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

LAST week ''General'' w. H. Koontz,
president Of the Taxpayers Union,
journeyed to Philadelphia and, as per
resolution adopted at the Bourse meet
ing, proceeded to appoint an execu-
tive committee of nine members, who
shall assume control of and conduct
the ensuing campaign OF this com
mittee the "Generaln Is, ex officio, a
member. We presume the General
will not be called upon to appoint a
committee for Somerset county, but
that the organization established by
himself and friends last June will "con-
duct the ensuing campaign" This or
ganization, as we recall it, is as follows:
Chairman, J. A. Berkey; TToc Chair
man, George +. Khmmell; Executive
Committee, f. ID. Leonard, w. s.
KuhIman, s. u. Shober.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23
A Change in Inauguratian Day.

Thesenste committee on privileges and
elections Friday ordered favOrably report
ed joint resolution proposing an amend
ment 70 existing legislation changing in
auguration day from March : TO the last
Wednesday in April. It is in these
words: THE term Of Office Of the presi-
dent and vice president and the 56th con-
gress shall continue until the last We'd
nesday of April in the year 1901 at noon;
and the last Wednesday ofApril. at noon.
shall thereafter be substituted for the 4th
of March As the commencement and ter
mination of the official term of the presi-
dent, vice president. senators and repre-
sentatives in congress"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23
Pastor Of the Garfield Memorial Church
Stricken With ApopIexy.

The Rev. DIR. F. d. Power, pastor Of the
Garfield Memorial Church, on Vermont
avenue, Washington, had a stroke Of ap-
oplexy Sunday morning. He returned
that morning from trip through Ohio,
and was eating his breakfast when he
was stricken. DR.. Power has been pastol
of the church for a quarter OF century
During the time Garfield was in Congress
he attended DIR. Powers church. snC
while he was President he retained his
pew. After the Garfield assassination
the name of the church was changed to
the Garfield Memorial Church as the re-
suit of an endowment fund contributed
from all parts of the country, and DR.
Power was retained as pastor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23
Rbeumstism cursd inapay.

Mystic Cure'' for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in 10 3 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 (;
70 cents. Sold at Benford's Drug Store,
merset
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

PATRIOTIC citizens in Canton, Ohio,
who purpose joining a regiment 10 he
known as the Presidents Own" in
case there should be a call for troops,
are adjusting their life Insurance poll
cies, writing their wills, and otherwise
making preparations. They are a trifie
too previous. 1t must make the Presi-
dent smile when he sees the funny
things his fellow-citizens in Canton are
,Goinrr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

Ton WATSON will run for Governor
of Georgia on 'the usual Populist plat
FORM" which means greenbacks with
out redemption in either gold or silver,
and per capita doubled up to begin
with
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

SENATOR PRocToR's description of
conditions in Cuba will rank next to
the report of the court of inquiry in
its bearings upon the present situation.
1t was temperate, but at the same time
it was vivid. He fully corroborated
the newspapers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

A COLORADO woman wants to organ
ize a troop Of cavalry, composed entirely
OF women, to serve in the army in case
of war. But the sentiment Of the
American people, while admiring pa
triotism in the feminine sex, will prob
ably prefer Amazons as tradition
rather than a. condition.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

THE northern advance of the blue
birds indicates an early spring, and if
Spain will grant independence to Cuba
on fair terms the doves may proceed TO
build their nests in the cannon's mouth.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

SENATOR PRocroR's speech is an I'M
answerable argument for a Cuban re-
public and an assurance that the native
Cubans have the ability to make it a
nrosperous little nation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23
For Sale!

Eggs foT Matching of thoroughbred
R,se Comb Brown Leghorn. and Barred
Plymouth Rock Hens-Pure strain. Or
ders booked now. Also. Green Noun
tain Seed Oats, and excellent varieties of
S ed Potatoes Address
E. E. PUGH.
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

JUDGING from the net results in Ian
caster county it would pay Senator
Quay to have John Wanamaker and
s'Generaln Koontz hippodrome the
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23
Pretty
Wash Goods.

Investigate thoroughly, by all
means. this Wash Goods Stock. Price
range sc TO sl2a
Hundreds Of nice neat colorings,
Sc, loc, l2le, l5c. to 2Oc.
handsome Egyptian Tissues. 2Oc-and
. inch Madras, I5e-for shirt waists.
We're prepared to do greater wash goods
business than ever--expect to sell every
single yard on a strict basis of merit less
prieed-let goods and prices prove it
Shall we send samplesP
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23
KEEP il in mind that peace hath her
victories no less thap war.

wANAMAKER really opened his cam
paign last week, but real interest cell
tiers in when he will open a few kegs Of
nails
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23
Go;ne 70 Move.

II you are going to move and need a
new stove or range, drop in and examine
the Cinderella Thousands in use, and
not one failure. Sold by
JAS B. HoLDERBAUM,
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23
AUDITORS NOTICE.

In the matter OF the \ In the Orphans Court
estate Of Levi VII OF Somerset county,
son snyder, late OF Pennsylvania.
Somerset county, Snyder, admir- Of Le-
Pa, deed. vi Wilson Snyder,
deed
At an Orphans Court held at Somerset, Pa
March 1lth, ISsS. ON motion Of II. L. Baer.
ESQ. the undersigned was duly appointed
auditor TO make a distribution OF the fund In
the hands Of the administrator To and among
those legally entitled thereto. notice is here y
given TO all parties Interested that l will at
tend to the duties Of the above appointment
at the Office of Hay & Hay. In Somerset bor-
ough. Pa. ON Wednesday, April 6. lssrS. when
and where those interested can attend II they
see proper.
A. l. ). HAY,
March l6, 1875.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23
BOCCS & BUHL.
Allegheny, Pa.
T EeAL NOTICE.

lne undersigned having been appointed
ausitor 70 pass upon exceptions aud make
ana return a distribution ofthe funds IN the
" william Schroek, deceased. will atfssr,a ~,
ms, ms duti.- o1 Tuesday, the 5th day of APRIL
~, AZ MS cif.ce in Somerset Borough All
ptlsons Interested and having eisii.ns viii
please prs-zeut them 70 the auditor ar ~. ~.
,s.rEcd rom coming IN far share of said
'un1- J. o. KfM1fEL-
Auditor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23
pUBLIc NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that an application
will be made 10 the COurt OF Common Pleas OF
Somerset County, Pennsylvania, on the I2th
day OF April A. D., isso, under the Act OF As
senbly entitled An Act 10 provide for the In
corporation and regulation of certain eOrpOr-
ations approved April -. ls74 and the sup
piemcDtS thea4 ito. by Wm. G. DOdds. DR.. W.
: Mountain Fred kOonfz, 7. X Puliin. Noah
Scott and Others, members Of the Christian
Church OF Confluence, Pennsylvania, for
charter OF an Intended corporation TO be called
The Christian Church at Confluence, Penn
sytgania. the character and object of which II
the support Of the public worship Of a lmighty
God according 70 the Faith, practice and favor
Of The Christian Church. and for these pur-
poses 10 have. possess and enjoy all e rights,
benefits and privileges conferred by the Act
CT Assembly Aforesaid ana its Supplements
COLBORN & COLBORS.
solicitors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

Every family should haveits household
medicine chest. and the first bottle in it
should be DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup. natures remedy For coughs aud
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

Dwelling house on East Main street.
Address Parker Trent,
e5l f. street \. W. Washington. d. G.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23
A DMINIsrRAToR's NOTICE.

Estate OF Emeline Brubaker. late OF the Bor-
ough OF Somerset, Somerset Co, Pa, deed.
Letters OF administration on the above e.
tate having been granted 10 the undersigned
by the proper authority, notice i hereby Civ
en- to all persons Indebted 10 said estate to
make immediate payment and those having
claims against the same 20 present them dnly
authenticated on or before saturday. the S0th
day OF April, ls.ss at my Office in the Borough
OF Somerset, Pa
JAMES l. PUGH.
Administrator OF Emeline Brubaker. decd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

That was aqueerly mixed result Of the
Blair County primaries on Saturday.
Though Wanamaker's name bad not been
registered as a candidate for Governor
the delegates were elecied for the Phila-
delphia candidate, while instructions
were given for Quay for United States
Senator, for Arnold for Congressman at
large in place of Grow, and for Elkin for
chairman of the State Committee. Quay,
Arnold and Elkin were all registered as
candidates, but had no opposition. No
candidates for Governor were registered.
had originally entered their names, but
for some reason afterward withdrew
them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

The two Republican candidates for the
Legislature nominated in Indiana Coun-
ty on Saturday, Thompson and Leard,
are new men. Both are in favor of the
reelection of Senator Quay.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

The success Of Congressman Thad
Mahon, of Chambersburg in his own
county makes certain his denomination
in the district, He had previously car
ried Union and Snyder counties, and is
not likely TO have serious opposition any
where.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

The L delegates elected in Lancaster
it is said will favor Uncle Amos Mylin
for Governor, but should he have no
show of procuring the nomination they
will vote for Col. w. A. Stone.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23
New Novelty Silks.
so, o5, IS. S5c TO SI.oo

bright snappy eOlorings-nOt a stale
combination among them-but richer eff
feets than we ever before offered FOR such
prizes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

When asked ifhe had anything TO say
about the victory in Lancaster Senator
Quay replied. laughingly: Mr.. Wana-
maker made two speeches in Lancaster
county attacking me. Ifhe had made the
third guess the primaries would have
gone unanimously for my friends"
The Senator was also asked ifa state
ment would be issued replying to Mr..
Wanamaker's charges. He replied :
THAT is not necessary. The Republi-
cans seem TO be replying TO the charges
at the primaries
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

Out of about 175 delegates already elect
ed TO the State Convention Col. stones
friends claim that at least l25 will vote
for him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23
BLAIk COUNTY.

AT the Republican primaries Saturday
big vote was polled and interest was in
tense. The men reelected TO the various
offices are loyal supporters Of Quay, with
:he exception Of the delegates TO the state
convention. Congressman ]. D. Hicks
cIrried the county by 200 votes over his
opponents, n. p. Mervine, Esq, Of Al
toona, and Alvin Evans, Esq, Of Ebens-
hfsrp
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23
McKEAS COUNTY.

The Republican primaries in Mexican
county were held Saturday. The dele
gates 10 the state convention are: George
w. Mitchell. Lucius Rogers and Andrew
Renson. They are for c. w. Stone. X.
A. Dempsey and T. f. Richmond were
nominated for assembly. They will sup
port Senator Quay for reelection.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-16

On account of the similarity in
costume and the class of work TN
dertaken, the Volunteers Of Amer.
lea and the Salvation Army are
usually confused in the popular
mind. Now, according to Harper's
Bazaar, Mr.. and Mrs. Ballington
Booth. with the other executive
officers of the Volunteers, have
decided on some radical changes.
The uniforms will be discarded,
and no distinguishing marks will
be worn except pin or badge.
More than this, the drums, Gym.
balls, and other Salvation Army
mediums for expressing enthusiasm
will be abandoned, and in mild
hammered way the Volunteers will
work only among prisoners, and
leave the rat.a.plan campaign
against the legions Of darkness to
the Army.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-16
Struck BY Lightning.

STRUCK ny kl8ntnln8.
During Sunday evenings storm
barn owned by Andrew King, who
lives in the northern part OF the city
was struck lby lightning and In q
short time was completely con
sumed bv fire.
A cow had been placed In the barn
by the herder just u few minutes be-
tore the bolt struct. but was gotten
out In safety. MIR. King had con.
siderable hay and wood stored In
the harm but all was destroyed.
He carried So insurance on the
building In the Connecticut Fire In.
suraDce company. represented by
Rothwell & Marriott. ~s
= A wood shed of Mitchell Lafond
was also damaged to some extent
by lightning. the force Ut the bolt
rendering some Ut the family uncon.
siOus. Mrs. LafOnd heing confined tn
her bed from the shock. -,.~..
The fire being 40 far distant from
the hydrants, the hose carts were
useless. but both chemicals, were at
the scene and did excellent work In
proven ting the fire from spreading,
as a strong wind was blowing at
the time. =
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-16
Watch this space for future bargains
Grade OF Lieutensnt General.

. Grade or lieutenant General.
The theory Of the restoration Of tb>
army rank Of lieutenant general is fully
acoordant with the reorganization Of
the regular army. There IL no logical
reason for its not being IN established
grade attaching to the commanding
general. In every other service than
our own fhe etiquette Of grade belong
ing to npportanoe Of command is fol-
lowed win considerable striotnees OF
course 1.-The rose would smell a. sweet
by any other name." and the officer in
supreme command Of the army would
perform his duties whether in the bu-
reau or in the field with a. much skill
and zeal .as major general - with the
higher rank. But that is not the ques-
ton at issue. Army efficiency, esprit de
corps and professional pride are largely
the outcome of exactness in the ETH
Quette of service, and nations whic!.
pay the most Intelligent attention to
military matters study even the minor
details of the matter with great care.
It is scarcely logical that the COM
manding general who carries much
lnrger responsibilities on his shoulders,
should have the same rank and pay %
q number of other officers. Exactness in
definition Of rank as between brigadier
and major generals In assignment to
subordinate command, even to that Of .
corps, 10 . matter Of much less impor-
tanoe, but the man who occupies the
apex of the military pyramid should be
oorrespondingly recognised The rank
Of lieutenant general, - the still higher
grade Of general, has in previous in
stances Of bestowal been held - .
special honor, both having been given
to Grant, Sherman and Sheridan. But
IL IL yet TO be made permanent rank
in our service. Il would certainly agree
with tho fitness Of things In tho larger
military establishment which will
chaxacterise our future The creation Of
this grade for the commanding general
has 30 much to commend it that one
hopes IL will not be numbered with ab-
surd and nonessential proviions Il the
change is to be made RI y.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-16
PASSED AWAY
One Of Morrison County'1
Oldest Settlers 10
Dead. aNs@sf9

Mrs. Elisabeth Taylor Aver. wife
Of Frederick Aver. decreased. died
Sunday morning ut her home Il, Belle
Prairie, at the advanced age Of nine
ty five years and ak months. 64
Mrs. Aver was horn In New York.
Jan. 26. 1913. and married to Fred
erick Aver at Mackinaw In 1889. In
the following yedr emigrating tn
Minnesota. They opened a mission
at Pokegema lake In Pine county,
where two sons, Lyman W. and
Frederick, graced the family, only
the former now living. In ~ they
moved to Red Lake, and from there
came to Belle Prairie, this county In
lS4S. They continued their mission
airy work among the Indians here
until the southern rebellion COM
menced and then went south. They
continued their work In the south
until Mr.. Aver died 10 1857. i.
Mrs. Aver returned and forwarded
the missionary ca uee, teaching school
almost continually, first among the
Indians, and then among the mixed
whites and Indians on Belle Prairie.
Becoming old she was obliged to
give up her good work and remain
moro quiet. Lately she has been
very weak, but in good health. &.
SUNDAY ahe arOae and y te n hearty
breakfast, but expired before noon.
Lyman W. Aver is tho only living
member of the family. He is now
cruising in the northern part Ut the
state for the Pine Tree Lumber COM
pany. , j., .z.st'.
The funeral of Mrs. Aver Willie
held at the Congregational church
at 2 O'Clock today.