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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

THE September State elections have
been held, with the usual results. In
Vermont the Republican plurality was
about q, 900; larger than at any previous
election in any other than presiden-
tial year, except in 1894, when il was
., ,52I. In Arkansas the Democrats
carried the State hv a reduced major
ity. This, however. indicates nothing
except that the Democratic machine
thought it unnecessary to return a
larger majority. In Maine nothing
was done except TO n nominate the can
didates and hold the election; no can
vass by either party having been made.
At the election the vote was light, with
a Republican msjority of about the
usual percentage.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21
The Last Of the Associate Judees.

In the year 1900 the regular decennial
census will be taken ~ the United States
According to the census of 1890 Bedford
county had 1904 of population. The
Constitution OF Pennsylvania guarantees
to every county having population of
10000 persons a President Judge. The
new census will without doubt give Bed
ford county a population of 10000 and
thus entitle the county to a President
Judge. Somerset county's population is
1000 less than Bedford county's but her
gain in the past ten years has been greater
than Bedford's. so that Somerset, too, will
have population sufficient to give her a
President Judge. Under the Constitu-
tion where a county has a President
Judge of itself the Associate Judges are
abolished. This means that the next AS
sociate Judge of Bedford county after the
one elected this fall. will be the last who
will ever sit on the bench of Bedford
Press.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21
Maria Teresa Saved.

WASHINGTON, September I7.-Csptain
Crowninshield, who was to-day scting as
Secretary Of the Navy, received a cable
gram from Commodore Watson, AT Guam
tanamo. stating that the wreckers have
recovered 10 inch guns from the Span
ish flagship Maria Teresa and placed
them on tue collier Leonidas. The Com
modore says that it is expected the Span
ish ship viii be floated next Monday. and
be win start for home on Tuesday
to take command at the Mare Island navy
yard.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

II THE interest of party harmony
District Attorney Graham, of Philadel-
phia, has reeonsidered his determina-
tion TO run for a seventh term, and an
n0unces his withdrawal as a candidate.
a little of this kind of spirit of har-
mony injected into the Twentieth Dis
trict Congressional Conference would
put an end to the present unseemly
deadlock.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21
Y,.uriu,, Grand Eruption.

The volcano OF Vesuvius is now pre-
senting the grandest spectacle since 1872.
due to a violent ontburst Of activity. The
central crater and a number of new
mouths are vomiting lava and ashes.
Three imposing streams are flowing
down the mountains side, burning the
chestnut woods at the base of Monte Sum-
ma, nearly reaching the observatory. des-
troying part Of the Funicular Railroad
leading thereto, and threatening the bar
racks of the Carabineers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
Knights Templar TrienpiAl couclave.

Pittsburg, Pa, October 20 IA, 1898.
For the Knights Templar Triennial
Conclave, 70 be held at Pittsburg, Pa,
from October 10th to l4th, ls9S, the Bal
timore & Ohio Railroad will sell tickets
from all points east of the Ohio River at
One Lowest First Glass Fare for the
Round Trip. good going ON October Sth
to 18th, inclusive. and good returning
leaving Pittsburg to and including octo-
Der 18th, 1895 except by depositing ticket
with Joint Agent at Pittsburg not earlier
than October 18th nor later than October
18th, and on payment Of fifty l5O) cents,
return limit of ticket may be extended to
leave Pittsburg TO and including October
3lst, 1885,
Solid Royal Blue Vestibnled Trains
run daily from New York Philadelphia.
Wilmington, Baltimore, Washington and
intermediate points, elegantly equipped
with Pullman Sleeping c rs, observa-
ton Parlor Cars and unexcelled Dining
Car Service.
For tickets and full information, apply
to nearest Ticket Agent, Baltimore Il
Ohio Railroad
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

If SPAIN had only stopped to think
that there are in this country 24o, o,63S
public schOolhOuses and IA, 465 $40 chill
dren in the public schools, she would
have chosen some other antagonist.
The difference in the men behind the
guns began in the schoolrooms.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

THE Republican administration is a
year and half old and the gold reserve
in the United States Treasury is over
S24O, 900. Sound money, good gov
erument, prosperity and Republican
ism have strong affinities.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

WHEN a foreign official wishes to
cause dismay TO his opponents he
threatens to resign his Office. But how
this threat can frighten IS a mystery
from the American ofliceholder's point
cf view.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

WHY does the pure, holy Pennsylva-
mia Democracy debsse itself by mani
Testing hungering willingness to con-
sort with as many of the dresdfully
wicked Republicans as it can persuade
TO permit it to do so? What does it ex-
pect to gain by telling the Republican
voters Of Pennsylvania that they are
most rottenly corrupt aggregation from
top to bottom, but that by voting for
free silver, free trade and free Office
tor the Democracy. they may become
pare as the driven snow? Do they re-
ally fancy that they can win votes by
practically telling every Pennsylvania
Republican that in comparison with
him the ordinary horse-thief Is a gen.
tlesnan e-Pittsburgh Commercial Ga
zctte.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

The Republican Congressional Con-
ference for this district is again in ses-
sion at JOhnstown, having re-convened
in that city yesterday. Fortunately, II
We are 10 have q regularly-nominated
candidate at all. the nomination can
not be longer delayed than next Tues
day. as the 27th is the last day on
which certificates Of nomination ca n
be filed. The several candidates seem
to be as far spsrt as when the Confer
ence first met, over month ago, and
the little flirting that has been indulged
in by change of votes on several bal
lots does not in the least indicate that
any of the four candidates can seriously
command more than three votes at any
time. The HERALD still entertains the
hope tha. q nomination viii be made
lefcre the tiule-limit expires.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

THE difference between theory and
practice has been well illustrated by
those who stayed at home and talked
about how things should have been
done at the front, and those who went
to the front and worked without giving
advice to their superiors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21
Ready to Receive Orders.

have opened a merchant tailoring
establishment on the second floor of the
First National Bank building. Come md
select your goods and the clothing will be
fitted and finished on the premises. Only
the latest styles in goods and cutting.
First class workmanship guaranteed.
Repairing and pressing neatly done.
Give me trial order.
G. A. JOHNSON.
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21
Cooperative Mutual Pire Insurance
Company, Berlin, Pa,

Company, Berlin, Pa.
Insures in Town and Country, Dwellings,
Household Goods, Stores, Merchandise,
Farm Property and Contents.
Tine only Insurance Company IN West
ern Pennsylvania that issues policies on
stores and dwellings for five years with
out additional cost, with the privilege Of
Withdrawing any time by giving five
days notice. A large amount of money
is sent out Of the community TO pay in
surance. Keep at least part Of this vast
outlay at home by insuring in the home
company. Insurance al cost by having
only one paid offiesr, the secretary. The
reports of the Insurance Commissioner
of Pennsylvania show that well managed
Mutual Fire Insurance Companies afford
insurance at less than one half the cost
Of Stock Companies. There are no less
than two hundred Mutual Fire Insurance
Companies in this State, many of them
in business from twenty-five to fifty years.
Our Insurance Commissioner, James
II. Lambert, in his last report, ssys:"The
system of Mutual Fire Insurance has
been OF very great advantage when prop
erly managed and ia reasonable compli-
ance with the law. The reports for years
show that the honestly managed Mutual
Companies afford the best class Of pro-
lection at the least possible cost" We
aim TO remove existing prejudices against
Mutual Fire Insurance by these deduc-
tions from the Insurance Commissioners
report, and trI.st our home company may
receive the encouragement that an enter
prise of this kind deserves. Our business
men have been agitating a move for
cheaper insurance. They have an oppor-
tunity to place part OF their insurance
with this company. We are limited as TO
the amount Of insurance we can carry in
each premises, block or square. Those
who FIRST apply can be accommodated.
Write for information.
JAG. j. ZORN. Sec,
RarIfn pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21
The Maine Victory.

A study of the Republican pluralities
in Maine during the past thirty years is
interesting at this time when the Demo-
Gratis are attempting to create the impress
sion that the recent victory was not suf-
ficiently big TO be regarded rs an endorse
ment Of the Administration. But the
facts and figures plainly show the empti-
ness of this assertion:
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21
Would Like to be Hanged.

ATLANTA, Ga, September IA man
who signs himself "Bnl Williams" writes
Governor Atkinson and asks that be be
ordered hanged. Hesays: MY life is no
pleasure 10 me, and l would like for you
TO have me hanged and give my body to
the doctors. can't see anything but
death, and the sooner the better
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

THE girls are so fond Of the soldiers
that they are using the campaign hats
aud brass button. CT the boys. May
we look for the yellow canvas leggins
neXt2
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

SOME of the Democratic papers say it
was sheer luck that won in the recent
war. Even that is better than TO be
mixed up with a party that is neither
capable nor lucky.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

The internal revenue department de-
cides thst the holders of au unsiamped
check may stsmp il aud cancel the
stamp. that the check need not be sent
back ts The maker 70 be stamped. This
Is e--'n-n N ssnse- Ths ohjec, of cancel
l-iian il 10 prevent re use OF the stamp.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

THE Republican majority in Maine
will stand at about p, 600. Blaine's in
1854 was 20,060, and he was certainly
popular in his own State. But the
party has kept on growing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

OUR three new battle-ships will be as
fast as the swiftest in the world. Our
navy will be glad to be pitted against
nothing that can laugh at us as il runs
away.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

Wanted. High-grade man or woman
Of good church standing. first willing to
learn our business, then TO act As mana
ger and correspondent here. on salary.
Address GENERAL MANAGER.
Lock Box 9. Somerset. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

PROBABLY the next complaint of the
Democrats will be that the earpet-bag-
gers are getting possession Of Porto Rico
aad the Philippines.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21
PlnnlltY

Thus it will be observed the plurality
Of q, 900 has been exceeded but once since
1870, and if the Democrats can derive any
satisfaction from this fact they may have
il and welcome.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21
Horss, Buggy and Harn.s. for Sale.

i will sell at private sale seven-year-
old dark bay horse, thoroughly broken,
drives single or double; buggy and hsr-
ness in splendid condition. Horse weighs
shout loo lbs Here is chance for a
bargain for quick buyer.
G. G. MosroLLER.
Mostciler, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

II voc want to vote in November
don't forget 20 pay your taxes on or be-
fore Oetoh-r Slh.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

SENATOR HoAR, of Massachusetts,
has declined the appointment of Am
bassador to England, recently rendered
him by President Mckinley.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

There was ne need for State Chairman
Elkin to deny the yarn published by the
Philadelphia Press to the effect that the
State committee wanted Congressman
Charles w. Stone defeated for Congress
in the Twenty seventh District. Chair
man Elkin added: ''The State committee
is working hard for the election of every
regularly nominated Republican candi-
date from Governor to County Auditor"
1t would be well for the Press If it could
say as much for its own course.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

OREGON, Vermont and Maine have
elected Republican Congressman in ev-
cry district. The congressional cam
paign of 1895 thus begins with clean
aas~ts
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

The Congressional conference at Johns
town adjourned last week again without
making a nomination. We have the
same men repeating the folly OF last
year, without reason or justification II
the principals can not agree 70 the NOM
ination Of some one. they shculd release
their cnuferrees from absolute personal
allegiance and allow them the liberty 10
make the best nomination they can. u Is
injurious to the candidates and TO the
party 10 have the nomination delayed as
it has been. If the candidates will not
allow their conferrees TO settle the ques-
ton according TO their best judgment
then the eonferrees would do well 10 re-
fuse 10 be any longer parties to prolong-
ing an Injurious aud demoralizing dead
lock. Their refusal wonld be patriotic
service under the circumstances. We
hope when they meet again on the 2Oth
they will do promptly what they ought
to have done long ago.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21
ernns /:

Ten per cent OF the purchase ll,-Is- l.,-Il.. q 2
paid on day Of sale: the relli.,ili',.sl H.. Q
third at the confirmation OF tu'..iaing =
third In one year. and the ~, intel 3.
third In two years thereafter. wiz VIZ, ,i5r 81 .
deferred payments nom conn onlli, r., ~ =
The interest Of Henry +. Ml "a s.,biec ~.
described real estate Will be sou - tie
following Judgment. being the au ~ 3 !.
widow Of Jacob Miller. deed 80.
Miller and Henry +. Miller. eNSSu,-s ~ o. =
cob Miller. decd. vs. Henry Vjlisf .
William r. Miller, terre tenanls' "a - y
rnnry term. 1857. interest froti. Ard, =
pay sble to the widoY. Cosls - =
ord entered 10 the Judgment: nPa1 nPar, &
aReceipt OF Chas- w Miller 70 ,'',,'snf > -
Ter for SD4 the Interest on this JUS sb0gn
n A pril I. 1897, dated April J ls-s.,,l.1. Pr
entered the same day. H. 61RELEi..
J. Asss~
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21
Valuable Real Es.aa
Thursday, Sept, q, lSS
At I O'Clock p. NJ,


Ten per cent. Of the purchase money = I.
paid on day Of sstle the remalnarI =
third at the confirmation Of the 81, :
third in one year; and the reulalll.l-
third in two years thereafter, Win in..F n :.
deferred payments from cOniir'uiliutl = =
The interest OF VIM. X Miller M
described real estate will De- soiI sIso -
the following Judgment. being me 80.
the widow Of Jacob Miller, decd - Il
Miller and Henry +. Miller. executor.
cob Miller, deed. vs.. Henry r. ~ :
william r. Miller. terre tenants, No 80 E
ruary term. 1877. interest frOm J AP'f
payable TO the widow. Costs SD .s :
The following receipt appears upon '-'
ord entered TO the Judgment; . p Y
Receipt OF Chas. W. Miller 20 " llL IN ~ r
Ter for S94 the interest on this Judg - ?
10 April I. 1897. dated April /, ~, ~ 81
entered the same Cay. II. y. baTT9,t55 ri
Assiglr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21
For Rent.

Store room in basement Of First Ma
tional Bank bailding. For particulars
inquire at Bank or of Geo. r. Scull.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21
Prices that win

FTICGS THAT VIII
selling choice goods at less pric-
es, and offering large assortments,
is what's making and is to keep on
making this 5 acre store the busi-
est Dry Goods store in America.
New goods ready-most exten-
sive collections we've ever shown.
Send for samples-let goods and
prices prove that when and every
time you come or send here, you'll
save money,
New all wool American Dress
Goods 30 inches wide-other stores
ask 25c-our price 2Oc yard-fulIy
"a different neat color styles.
Al inch all wool cloth cheviottes,
4Oc yard-see if you can match
these, width, quality and color
range, under half a dollar-yariety
of stylish plain colors.
so inch all wool Black Chevi-
ottes and Diagonals, soc yard
extra wide, yes-but it's the extra
chOiceness you'll be impressed
with.
Large lines choice dressy Dress
Goods, s5, so, 75c, sl.OO up to the
finest.
Fine new silks, soc, 75c, to $500.
More interesting features at this
years Pittsburg Exposition than
ever befOre-if you're coming, In
clude a visit to this store in your
trip-ample arrangements for your
comfort here.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21
Potatoes,
Wheat,
Oats,
Buck,che0t,
Baled Hay
and StrasC.

We pay the highest prices the
market will bear on the day Of
delivery.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

BeeritS.
CAR LOADS
Vehicles
!: !: 4:
Of every description arriving at the
REPOSITORIES,
PATRIOT STREET.
Every one
is LOOKING
For the best possible value for
their money. / claim to be able
to show you where to go for the
best value at the smallest cost in
Carriages, Phaetons, Buggies, Spring
Wagons, Road Wagons, Farm Wag-
ons, Harness, Horse Goods and
Sundries of every description.
don't deal in hardware, dry goods
or groceries, but | do claim to car
ry the largest and finest stock Of
Vehicles and Carriage Sundries in
this part of the county-up-to-
date goods, Long Distance Axle
and the Bradley shaft coupling.
I Know What | Buy.
Guarantee What Sell.
Come and judge for yourself and
get Prices and Terms.
PRICES /:
Carriages, S47.50 to SI75.00
Phaetons, $3.50 to 5000
Buggies, $500 to $500
Spring Wagons. 34.00 to 1000
Road Wagons, s3.50 TO 1000
Bicycles. 24.00 to 45 90
TwO-Horse Farm Wagons, $3.50
TwO-HOrse Farm Wagons, 5000
(4-inch tire.)
0ne-Horse Wagons, $500
Open day and night at the great
Sale and Exchange Place.
Ell. Simpson,
SOMERSET. PA.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21
Our Terms are Cash

Our Terms are Cash
On delivery, or GOODS in
TRADE at lowest cash prices.
We are always in the market
for country produce and can always
give you anything you want in our
line aud at lowest prices, as We
carry the largest stock of
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

STATE SENATE,
JOHN 5. WELLER. OF Bedford County.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21

For Your
products, and to do this it viii pay
yoa to inquire what we are paying
for produce before selling.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET. I
c0IINTY,

CUUNIT.
CoSGRfss,
r. !. KOOSER, Of Somerset.
fSub5ec: 10 decision OF District Conferencc.l
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-09-21
The Somerset Herald.

.pwAap scULL. EaI.or aaa Fropr y.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-26
PRICEBURG.

Miss Sarah Jane Plowright of Peck
Vile, spent Sunday as the guest of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Plow-
right, ST., of Carmalt street.
William Kennedy, of Lincoln street,
was a visitor in Scranton, Monday.
Special meetings will commence in
the Primitive Methodist church this
evening. Mrs. Catlin, an evangelist,
will commence a series of meetings on
Sunday, Feb. 6.
Fred Smith died yesterday morning
at his home on Lincoln street. De-
ceased was a son of the well-known
farmer, w. H. Smith, of Dickson. He
is survived by his wife and one child,
and his parents.
A jolly crowd rendered Mr.. and Mrs.
Wallace Simms a surprise party Satur-
day evening at their home on Carmalt
street. An enjoyable time was had by
all present, when refreshments were
served. Among those present We're:
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Simms, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Simms, Mr.. and Mrs. Mat
thew Hanrex, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
ReVels, Mr. and Mrs. James Langan,
Mrs. David Chapman, Mrs. Edward
Wilson, Mrs. Thomas Palmer, Mrs,
Mary Wilson, Mrs. Robert Davis, Will
liam Bray, John Revels, Eli Box, Ed
ward Simpler, B. 7. Snyder, Albert
Dunn, Eliza Daw, Maggie Simms. Alice
Dunn, Hattie Revels and Mrs. Joseph
Fossil, of Sibley.
Mrs. Thomas Cook, of Williams
town, who has been spending the holi-
days with her parents, returned home
during the week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-26

when the mountain lion and the bald
eagle are about and they might carry the
children off,"
"Thats So" said the wife earnestly. 4
read only yesterday of a case of a child
that was carried off by an eagle. but
that was in Italv."
'It doesn't make any difference where
it happened; it might just as well have
been here. Eagles fly too high for the
naked eye to discern them until they
swoop down, and then it is too late"
Mrs. Bancks went to the door and
yelled for the children, and Mr.. Bancks
walked on with his friend, who inquired:
"You don't really believe in those yarns
about eagles and mountain lions, do
you?"
mo. But my wife does. All summer I
have had the sea serpent as an illustra-
ton, but it's getting too late in the sea-
son far that. So l have fallen back on
the other part of the menagerie."
But what is your object? Why do you
want to believe in such stuff?"
"Tll tell you if you'll promise not to
give it away. AS long as my wife be-
lieves those stories, she'll belive mine
when I'm detained in town until the cars
have stopped running. See?"
"Yes," said his friend thoughtfully. Il
see."-Chicago Times-Herald.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-26
SOCIAL AND Personal.

Superintendent of the gas works,
john Moon. is confined to his home on
Belmont street, by illness.
Mr.. and Mrs George Fowler, OF Gill
bert street, spent yesterday with friends
in Scranton.
Misses Emma Mclaughlin and Julia
Gerrity, attended the funeral of Mar
tin Carey in Scranton yesterday
Edward Frisbie, of Wilkes-BarIe is
visiting in this citv.
Mrs. U. S. Wonnacott and Mrs. By
ron Peck have returned from a two
weeks visit with Philadelphia friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Harrison have
issued invitations to a birthday rarty
in honor of their little son. Donald's,
birthday. The event will occur on
Thursday of this week from 9 to 6 in
the afternoon.
One of the brilliant social affairs of
the season will be the pre-lenten social
of the Crescent club which will be held
. in the Burke building on Feb. 81. The
Young men will leave no detail unat-
tended to make the event a pleasant
one.