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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-11-10
The Yakima Apple Crop.

Charles Sawyer, of the California Hop
Company ranch, has refused an offer Of
$1,000 in cash for his apple crop. The
fruit OF his orchard is exceptionally free
from pests this year, and Mr.. Sawyer is
now disposing of the crop at 6Oc per box,
and expects to net $500. Great care has
been taken this year in spraying, prun-
ing and burning infected branches, and
as consequence, where last year the APP
Piles were generally unsound, this season
the exception is the rule, showing the
excellent results of spraying and thor
ough care in Kidding the orchard of YER
min.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-11-10

To cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. l0c
or Csc. IfC. C. C. fail to cure, druggists
refund money.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-11-10
Hoods s; Ss;';;s

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. Is cents.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-18
TIE IENNERs NETTING.

a Few Reflections by one Who was There.
EDITOR HERALD
Among the speakers at our patriotic
meeting Saturday was General Koontz,
and it occurred to my mind-and know
it did to many OF my neighbors with
whom I talked-that this was the first
time the General had been here to speak
since that memorable campaign n 1882
when he stumped the county in an effort
10 defeat the Republican standard bearer,
the gallant, one-legged soldier, General
Beaver. On that occasion he could not
get an audience, as the Republicans of
Jenners had but few disloyalists in their
ranks, and no meeting was held. The
Generals presence here Saturday recalled
all this and gave rise to much comment
and the general conclusion arrived at
was that if it had not been for General
Hooniz there would never have been
any factional strife in our party in the
county. He started Il in 1852, and then
when Mr.. Scnll was candidate in 1886
he opened up the strife again by trying
to defeat Mr.. Seall afler he had been
fairly nominated. and by large msjori-
~, at the primary. Then there was the
same thing in 1855 and 1890, and in 1890
another Democrat was elected Governor.
Now the General seems To think that all
this should be forgotten, or rather that
he should be rewarded for It and that
good men who have always been true
and loyal 70 the party should be set aside
and that he should be sent to Harrisburg
TO represent the county in the State
Legislature. thus putting a preminm on
party disloyalty. l don't think so do
you? VOTER.
JenLers, May 18th, 1898.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-18
Libsl Salts Galore.

Last Wednesday William II. Koontz
and George f. Kimmell, through their
attorneys Messrs- Coffroth x Ruppel,
brought an action of trespass, (libel)
against Edward, Geo. L. and X. S. SculI,
owners and publishers of the Somerset
HERALD. Up to the time of our going to
press no statement has been flied in
either ease, hence we are as yet complete
" in the dark as 10 the particular publi-
cation that it is alleged damaged their
respective regulations or what amount OF
damages they viii demand as a salve
for their lacerated feelings.
on Friday Hon. J. d. Hicks, through
his counsel, institdted an action in tres
pass glibel) against John A. Lambert,
William II. Koontz. Charles J. Harrison,
and Frank NJ Forney, owners and pub
fishers of the Somerset Standard. No
statement has yet been filed in this case.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-18

Why ''General~ w. II. Koontz should
choose b announce his candidacy at a
Republican primary election we know
not. for he certainly can not claim that
be has been a loyal member Of the Re
publican party during the past IS or -
years. aud. IL he Is 10 he judged by the
platform he helped to make and adopt
short time since in the city of Philadel-
phia, when he was elected the nominal
head Of the Taxpayers Union.r later
changed 10 .'Republiean Union,r he will
notsupport the nominees of the Repub-
lican State Convention except under cer-
tain contingencies not likely TO arise.
and he can not consistently support GER
tain local candidates If they succeed In
making the nomination
But as this Is matter of moral obliga-
tion rather than of politics we let 1t pass
for the present, in order 10 call attention
20 the more important questions which
are presented by Mr.. Koontz's candidacy
for the legislature.
The farmers and laboring men OF Som
erset county have suffered the yoke of
corporate power and tyranny for many
years. and owing TO their lack Of trans
portation facilities have had no redress.
Prices Aave been dictated In numerous
instances by the grasping railroad cor
porati0ns until local farmers and labor
ing men have been unable TO place the
result Of their struggle and Drawn upon
che market. in competition with farmers
and laborers elsewhere: they have been
unable 10 sell stick of timber, pound
of coal or bushel of lime without pay
ing tribute 30 the railroads. When farm
ers after months Of toll and sweat have
succeeded in producing large crops they
have been compelled to dispose OF them
at a sacrifice in order TO pay the exorbit-
ant rates asked for their transportation to
market by the railroad corporations.
Has ''Generaln Koontz rendered the
farmers and laboring men any assistance
in their effort TO east Of the burden of
corporate power or to secure liberal treat
ment. On the other hand has he not in
his capacity as railroad director assist
ed in imposing burdensome and outrage
Gus charges on the farmers. laborers and
shippers from this county?
Has "Generar' koontz in his capacity
as a railroad attorney assisted single
farmer or laboring man % recover
penny from the great corporation he
represents, while on the other hand has
ne not exerted all OF his power and elo-
quence as an attorney to prevent those
having claims against his company for
the loss ofa husband, a father, or broth
er-the bread-winners of families-to
recover a mere pittance. after they have
sacrificed their lives in the Interest Of his
company.
Perish the thought that the intelligent |
farmers and laboring men OF old Soner-
set will so far forget their personal inter-
ests and the interests of their wives and |
families as to vote for "General'' Koontz |
for the Legislature where he would be in
a position to further strangle and crush |
their honest efforts t. gain livelihood.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-18
The Farmer in Politics.
EDtroR HERALD.-

! -<-f- -+fA@ - AAAt-~t4n
In recenryears we have heard = great
deal Of talk about the propriety Of farm-
ers engaging in politics, and occasionally
We hear some one say that farmers II
they wish 70 succeed in their calling
should attend strictly 10 their business
and let politics alone.
nbeing in politics implies the follow
ing Of some clique or clan aud shouting
ones self hoarse proclaiming the virtues
Of some politicsl fayorite, then, perhaps,
the farmer would do well TO stay ont Of it.
But 10 be In politics in the true sense
Of the word is the duty of every man who
knows what is best for the country and
what policy win best subse-ve the inter-
ests Of the greatest number Of her citl-
zens- The trouble with farmers III the
past has been that they did not pay
enough attention to politics. Most farm
ers 90 TO the municipal aud general cleo
tiOns and vote for their party candidates,
which IS well enough 50 far as il goes.
But this is by no means all that they
should do. il they desire the prosperity
OF the country aud seek the good OF the
class 20 which they belong. II there is
any difference in the Importance of at
tending the general election or the pri-
nsaries, that difference is greatly in favor
OF the latter. II is at the primary that
the question, whether men possessing
the best qualifications for places of pub
lie trust shall be selected, is settled.
Moreover party policy is settled not at
the general election but at the primary.
Il is here that delegates to local, State
and National conventions are chosen,
and these conventions shape the policy Of
parties and bind them to the COURSES they
are 10 pursue.
Just now the farmers Of the State and
county Of Somerset are more interested
in the policy 10 be adopted by there
spective parties with which they affiliate
than they have been for number of
years past. The question Of equalization
of taxation has come TO stay. Farmers
are beginning to understand that ii they
are to be relieved from the inequality
they suffer they must come 10 the front.
They have been gaining ground steadily
since lSs9, when the fight for equal taxa
ton began in earnest.
Many Of the agricultural counties of the
State have been sending to the legisla-
ture only men who could be relied upon
To stand by their interests on this ques-
tion, and as a result our revenue laws
have in recent years have been so amend
ed as to make the large increase in the
public school appropriation possible.
whereby local taxation has been consid-
erably reduced.
But we must not stop at this. Real
estate still pays much more than its just
share of taxes and farmers must keep
their armor on un.il the battle for justice is
finally won. We must not only be sure of
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-18
Assi,ional Loosls.

DR.. John Critchfeld, son 9f Senator
y. p. Critehfield, has successfully passed
the final examinations at the Medico-
Cnirurgieal College. Philadelphia, ana
on Saturday next viii receive bis di-
ploma.
The shortest regular term OF court ever
held in Perry county was that of the
April court, lS9s. Court convened at 10
a. m. and adjourned at 2:s0 p. N. thesame
day. Not a traverse jury was empaneled.
All cases were non-suitei or continued.
The costs amounted to SIT84)
Dom: let the little ones suffer from
eczens or other torturing skin diseases
No need for it. Doan's Ointment cures.
Can't harm the most delicate skin. At
any drug store, 50 cents
Notice has been sent out from the State
headquarters of the Grand Army OF the
Republic that the thirty y-second annual
Enelmpment of the Pennsyivania De-
partment viii be held at Oil City We'd
nesday and Thursday, June s.h and 9th,
opening at 8 O'clock a. VI. Wednesday.
AZ NidHoAotC llDEidit Las Dtcn dTIduRtu
for the occasion 10y the Oil City people.
including excursions to points of interest
during the time from June Och 10 lIth.
Henry watterson viii make an address
at the public campfire.
Judge Wallace Of Lawrence county
held court at Indiana Wednesday last,
and heard the license application Of
David F. Smith OF Cherrytree. 1t took
just five minutes to hear the application,
and when it was over Smith had the
license. a peculiar thing in connection
with David +. Smiths hotel at Cherry
tree is that the building is situated in
three counties, viz: Indisna, Cambria
and clearfield.
Messrs. SiGord x Kuyken6aIi have
secured the contract for carpeting the
Highland Inn,' somersers new hotel
Il will require some 1900 yards Of carpet
TO cover the fioors of this immense build
ing. aud they viii be OF the best quality.
Messrs. Sifford & Kuykendall were call
ed npon 10 compete with carpet dealers
from Philadelphia. Pittsburg. and other
points, bat were able to meet ali Of their
competitors in prices. The people Of
s. merset county viii do well 20 make
note Of this. aud when they desire 10
purchase carpets viii know where 20 go.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-18
Manila at Dswsy's Mercy.

WASHINGTON, May l5-The Navy de-
partment TO day received from Admiral
Dewey. by way Of Hong Kong, the fol-
lowing dispatch, dated at Cavite, May -:
Maintaining strict blockade. Reason
to believe that the rebels are hemming in
the city by land, but have made no dem
onstration. Scarcity Of provisions in
Manila. Probable that the Spanish gov
ernor will be obliged 10 surrender soor.
Can take Manila at any moment Climate
hot and moist. On May y captured gun
boat Csllao attempting 10 run blockade.
Have plenty of coal. One British, one
French, two German and one Japanse
vessel here, observing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-18

the men whom we choose to represent us
in the halls of legislation. but we must
assert our ,elves and our rights in the con-
veniions that adopt party policies. One
of the difficulties wehave experienced in
the past has besn the fact that manuiact-
uring industries and railroad corpora
tions have given close attention to secure
delegates to political conventions that
have ;. ood ready TO oppose any attempt
made to commit their parties to policy
that rnight relieve us from the unjust
share OF taxation we Jear and lay addi-
tional burdens upon their own should
ers. As long as this state of affairs con
tinues we shall suffer rs VIC deserye to
suffer. the result OF our folly
ana glad to note from statement /
saw in one of my farm papers that sys-
tenatic effort is being made the present
year TO get as many farmers as possible
into our Republican State Convention
Whether this object was had in view
when the three far ners whose names
appear in the list of candidates in
our own county for deiegttes were an
nounced do not know, Dut to my mind
in an agricultural county such As our
own, where the farmers frosp Gritty means
prosperity 70 ali around MIN. no one
should have any trouble 10 make up ms
mind where his duty lies
Fellow farmer. look TO your interests.
Be at the coming primary and ssJ by tho
vote you casL that you wan: TO be proper
ly represented in the next State Conyen-
ton and in the next General assembly.
Remember that while nominating candi-
dates for the state offices 10 be filled is an
important part Of the work Of the con-
vension, still more important part IS
the framing and adoption of platform
that will not only bind the action of the
State officers elected. but also TO large
degree the action of your representatives
in the next State Legislature.
FARMER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-18
Very Respectfully,
JAMES III. SAVAGE.
32d National Encampment G. A. r.
Cincinnati, Ohio,
September 9Th to 10th, 1895.
Baltimore g. Ohio Railroad.

For this occasion tickets viii be sold at
the low rate of one fare for the round trip
from all points on the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad east Of Pittsburg. Parkersburg
aud wheeling. inclusive. good going on
September 3rd aud 4th, and good return
ing not earlier than September 9th. nor
later than Septeinb Der 18th, except by de-
posting ticket with Joint Agent at Gin
cinnati, between September 9Th and 9th,
inclusive. and on payment OF fee of twen-
ty-fve (25) cents, when return limit may
be extended 70 leave Cincinnati, 70 and
including October, 2d. 1893.
Owing TO the great patriotic wave sweep
ing the country at the present time. great
interest will be manifested 81 this meeting.
Solid Vestibule'i Trains OF elegant coach
es. Pullman Sleeping Cars. Observation
Cars aud splendid Dining Car Service
Three through trains daily from New
YH K. Philadelphia, Baltimore and
w sshington. aud two from Pittsburg.
Get full particulars from Ticket Agent,
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-18
DEER PARK HOTEL,
DEER PARK, ND.
Most Delightful Summer Resort of the
Alleghenies-

Swept by mountain breezes. $50 feet
noyances. Absolutely free from malaria,
hay fever and mosquitoes. On Main Line
of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Hotel
and cottages. Every modern convent
ence. Electric lights, Elevator, Turkish
Baths, two large swimming Pools, Golf
Links. Tennis Courts, Bowling Alleys,
Magnificent Drives, Complete Livery
Service. Annapolis Naval Academy
Band. Delightful cottages furnished for
housek eeping if desired) ready for oecu-
pancy June lst. Hotel open from June
25th to September Both.
Forrates and information address ID. c.
Jones, Manager. B. 4 o. Building, Balti-
more, Md, until June 10TH After that
time, Deer Park, Garrett county, Md.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-18
,rsssoea soesaes

than they were compelled to pay last
year.
Commissioners Kimmell and Good will
net deny that the farmers and laboring
men Of Larimer. Paint, Shade, Cone
maugh, Somerset and other districts will
be compelled to pay more county tax in
is9S than they paid in 1881.
The revision of the assessments has
been completed. the millage has been
laid and the books in the commissioners
Office will bear ont the truth of the state
ments herein made.
The only way in which Messrs- Kim
nell aud Good can keep their pledge to
the people is to pay the difference be-
tween the county tax levied in 1897 and
1898 out of their own pockets.
VIII they do il?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-18
TAXES WILL BE HIGHER.
Promise Made by County Commissioners
Can Not Be Kept
aEDuo1IOs II nILLaoz a BLIND.


Some time ago two members of the
hoard Of county commissioners publish
ed statement to the eject that taxes
throughout the county would not be
higher in 1885 than they weSe in 1877, that
the revenues Of the county were sufficient
t. meet the expenditures. aud that there
was no reason for increasing taxation
The commissioners were forced to make
this declaration by The HERALD. which
had shown up the schemes resorted TO by
the commissioners Office to swell vaiua-
tions on depreciating real estate, in many
instances far beyond its cash value. at a
time when the taxabies of the county
were suffering under the yoke of tax OPP
preston, and were compelled TO resort to
the most rigid economy in order to sup
ply the wants of their families Il was
shown by the HERALD that in nearly
every district of the county. except the
home township of Commissioners Geo. F.
Kimmell. the commissioners had added
from 10 TO 80 per cent to the valuations
returned by the assessors.
Following the exposure by the HERALD
taxables from all the districts affected
came to Somerset at great Inconvenience
and expense for the purpose Of appeal
ing from this indefensible action of the
commissioners Office and in many in
stances succeeded in having the valuation
of their districts reduced 70 the figures
the assessors had originally placed them
at. This was not done. however, until
the HERALD had pointed out the iniquity
of reducing the valuation of the wealthy
farmers lands and permitting it 10 re-
main on the lands of those who were too
poor 20 attend the appeals.
The Commissioners put in many days
at 81. 80 per day each Initiating valuations,
and afterwards put in as many or more
days in reducing the valuations which
they had unnecessarily increased
The HERALD and Encouraged taxables
continued TO penr hot shot into the Com
missioners' Office until at last Commits
sioners Kimmell and Good published the
card referred TO above.
Now, we ask, how are Commissioners
Kimmell and Good going TO redeem their
ptoAuiSc. 4H0 answer eHoe my nav
reduced the tax millage from 10 A mills
will not relieve them from the response
bility of their published pledge. They
cannot deny that the taxpayers OF the
borough of Somerset will be called upon
TO pay between 500 and 500 more county
tax in 1898 than in 1897.
Commissioners KimmeI and Good
cannot deny that the tsxables of Rock
wood, Hooyersville and Confluence will
be asked for more county tax this year
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-18
National Educational Association Meet
ing Washington. d. c.. July 10 12'9s.
Baltimore 4 Ohio R. r.

For this occasion the Baltimore q Ohio
r. X. will sell tickets 10 Washington at
the low rate OF one fare for the rOund trip
plus 500 membership fee (except that
from Baltimore the rate will be 81 p
round trip). Tickets will be sold from
Pifisburg. Parkersbarg. Wheeling and
points east thereof on July 4t0 inclusive,
good returning. leaving Washington
July s to Is inclusive, with privilege Of
extension until August 81, lStlS, If ticket is
deposited with joint agent al Washington
on or before July II and payment OF fee
of fifty (50l cents. Solid vestibuled trains
from Chicago, st. Louis, Cincinnati,
Louisville, Columbus. Pittsburg, and iu-
termediate points. The Royal Blue Trains
between New York. Philadelphia. Balti-
more aud Washington, finest and fastest
trains in America. Call on agent Balti-
more & Ohio Railroad for full information
concerning stopovers and side trips. The
Baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad is the IN in
teresting. historical and scenic route In
America
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-18

Handsome Portieres from 81 > up.
Handsome line of Tapes
try to Cover Furniture.
2S-inch White Lawns, &c.
10 inch White Lawns, 10, l2l, Is, etc.
White Organdies, Is, IS, 20, 25, to
sI.OO per yd.
A Complete Line of all
kinds of White Goods, ali Prices.
Thousands of yards of Yalenciennes
Laces, Tirchus Laces, Irish Point,
Duchess Laces, etc., White and
Cream. A large line black silk
Lace from SC up.
Leather and
Jewel Belts,
Kid Gloves, silk Mitts and best
fast colored stockings, etc.
The best stock Of Plain and Nov
city Dress Goods can always be
found at my store, at the lowest
prices ever made for Wooden
Goods, because they were bought
before the advance in prices.
Best Calicoes range in prices
from 4 10 sc. A large line of
Chinizes, Percales, Madras, Cloths,
Lawns, Dimities, 0rgandies, Swiss
organdies, etc. ranging in prices
from SC up.
Everyone comes to my store to
get fashionable Dress Trimmings.
A large stock of Ladies Silk Capes.
Call and see my stock.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-18
Household Dry Goods.

Quality is Of paramount importance
in household dry goods. We make it 50
in this line and we have the goods 10
prove it Special attention asked to our
stock OF Cream Table Linens, Bleached
Table Linens. Turkey Red Table Linens.
Table Sets, Doylies, Napkins, Towels,
Towling, Linen Sheeting, Muslin Sheet
ing, Pillow Case Muslins, Canton Flan-
nels, Cretons, Tiekings, Calico, Cling
hams, SeeTsuckers, Cheviots, Flannels,
White Red Ooilfs etc
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Baptist Young Peoples Union Of America
Buffalo, y. Y,
July l4-l7, ISIS.
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

For this occasion tickets will be sold at
low rate OF one fare for the round trip,
from points on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. Tickets will be good going
July 18th to 18Th inclusive, and good 10
return until July 18th with privilege OF
extension until September lst inclusive,
if ticket is deposited with joint agent at
Buffalo on July 18th. 18th or l9.h and
payment of fee of fifty (50l cents The
Royal Blue trains between Washington,
Baltimore. Philadelphia and New York
are the finest and fastest trains in the
world. Call on nearest agent Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad for routes and detail
ed Information.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-18
rransportatlon Problem solved.

One of the greatest hindranees that
hampers the successful conduct of large
business is the matter of freightage. The
loss OF time lnominally money! in the
moving of stocks from freight depots to
warehouse and vice versa. William k.
Gillespie, Wholesale grocer, OH and
Duquesne Way, Pittsburg, Pa, by the
introduction, direct to his establishment,
Of two railroad switch connections has
rid his business of this much mooted aud
annoying problem. The time. and incl
dentally monied saving results in Gus
toners getting little closer quotations.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-18
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in to 3 days.
Its action upon the system is remarkable
and mysterious. 1t removes ct once the
cause and the disease Immediately disap-
pears. The first dose greatly benefits ;
rs cents. Sold at Benford's Drug Store,
Somerset
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New Wash Goods

In Madras, Ginghsns, Cheviots,
German Linens, Corded Madras Gin
CHAINS, Satin Striped Madras Ginghams,
Cotton Golf Suitings, Percales, plain and
fancy Satines, plain and fancy Duck
Suiting. Organdies in stripes and figures,
Dimities, fancy figures, plain and fancy
Lawns, Challies, all new designs.