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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

WAsHISsroN, D. C., Angus: THE
Merritt Chapman wrecking Co. has in
formed the navy department that the
wreeKers succeeded in floating the Span
ish cruiser Maria Teresa. and are about
TO start her under her own steam to Nor
folk. Il is fully expected that the Maria
Teresa will require extensive repairs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

Eugene Lentz. proprietor OF the Eagle
Hotel at Ralston, Lycoming county, is
dying from awful injuries inflicted upon
him by Mrs. Betty Walsh, domestic
employed in his hotel. Mrs. Walsh
threw half a teacupiul of carbolic acid
into bis face. destroying both eyes, burn
ing his nose, mouth and neck in ter
rible manner.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10
Many War Claims.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. The an
nouncement that the government will
assume liability for the claims of the in
surgents against the Spanish government
on account of injuries and damages sus-
tanned in the Cnban nsurrection has
caused the filing of large number of
claims with the state department. There
are now Spanish claims to the amount OF
SSOo0.oo0 against the United States that
In the event of a joint claims commission
being authorized would be proper offsets
TO many Americans here. A large num-
Der of these claims are made by Spanish
subjects on account of property destroyed
or appropriated by the Confederate
troops during the civil war.
II Is believed probable that in the ad
justment Of peace terms our government
will ignore all claims save those pre-
ferred by American eitizsns for losses
sustained in Cuba. allowing the Others d.
b. arranged for lx;er on by a j,lIt com.
mission.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10
Rough Riders Coming Home.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA. August 7.-Th,
Rough Riders came TO town by rail frou
their camp at one O'Clock this afternoon
At the station they fell into line, eacf
company being preceded by red a.
white hammer bearing the number Of tn,
regimen. and the company letter. Col
Roosevelt rode at the head of the regi
ment as it marched down the Alameda
skirting the water front. to the docL
where the Miami was moored. All tn,
men looked fit. but worn out They
presented a picturesque appearance. Some
wore new khaki uniforms, while other,
wore heavy blue flannel shirts. with
their old equipment.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

THE concert of Europe is behaving
itself with becoming modesty in regard
to the arrangement of peace between
the United States and Spain, which is
to say that the powers are looking on
through knothole in the fence.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

THE American terms of peace have
evidently struck Europe as moderate
and reasonable. Even Spain was pleas
antly surprised, but viii conceal the
fact for the present.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10
Battleship from Children.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5-W. Rankin
Good and Harry }. Price, of Cincinnati
who originated the idea of starting q
fund among school ch ldren for the pur.
pose OF raising money to build a battle
ship to be called the American Boy, are
in the city forwarding their plans. They
have had an interview with President
Mckinley, who gave TO Mr.. Good the fol.
lowing letter indorsing their idea:
'The circular which you have present
ed to me outlining your plan for raising
fund with which 10 build and present
to the government battleship has great
ly interested me. Love OF country and
devotion u the dag were never more con-
spicaous in America than they are to-
day. and l am sure our boys and girls
will deem il privilege to be numbered
among the contributors to this patriotic
undertaking.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

Philadelphia was visited on Wednes-
day by most terrific electrical storm
aud the heaviest downfall Of rain that
has ever occurred in that city. Two men
lost their lives, several fires were started
by lightning. and great damage was done
TO property throughout the city Ivy the
heavy rain.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10
II HAS COST Us si4o.5oO. 900

The greatest events Of the century a.
regards the future power OF the United
States among the nations Of the world
have taken place in the past I05 days
since the beginning OF the American
spsnish war. One of the oldest nations
OK the world, the great Continental pion-
Ger in discovery and the nation that gave
the great Western Continent TO the East
ern. the nation that swept aside the geo.
graphical teachings OF centuries and
Demonstrated the rotundity Of the earth,
the nation whose court has claimed SOW
ereignty over greater territory than any
other potentate. has been humbled and
bends broken hearted 10 the younge
child of its creation, and to day bids fare-
we'll to its once naguificent OccinentAl
empire. The cost OF the war to the
United States is estimated at SI40. 800. 200,
of which so. 10000 was expended to IN
crease the navy. The army has increas-
ed 10 27S 500 men, including 100000 men
in the volunteer regiments. twenty-five
Spanish war ships, valued at S26,4oO,oo0
have been destroyed without the loss O
an American ship.
SPANS Loss SEVEN TINES OURS
The figures show that 265 Americans
were killed in battle with 400 wounded.
The Spanish losses were 1000 killed and
$3.50 wounded. Those who have died
since as the result of wounds or pesti
lance ara not included
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

r. J. YOUTHERs, who was defeated
for the nomination for Assembly at the
recent Cambria county Republican
primaries, has announced that he viii
be an independent candidate"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

THE offer of peace came too late for
the Spaniards to save Porto Rico. If
they succeed in retaining few quarter
sections of the Philippines it will be by
q scrsfch
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

SUMIER excursions TO Porto Rico
are getting rather too popular in Uncle
Sans army.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

THE Pennsylvania volunteers who
did not get to the war can st least have
the satisfaction Of knowing that, like
Barkis, they were willin'.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

THE debts existing in the Spanish
colonies are legacies Of misrale, and
the United States is not accepting any
Inheritance of that nature.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

Ex- president HARRISON would
make a splendid chairman of that
peace commission.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10
Washington Seminary,
Washington, Pa.

Fan term opens sent. L. Superior aflvant-
ages In all departments. For catalogue ad.
MRS. ". y. MCMILLAN.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

Mothers lose their dread for ''that terri
BILE second summer" when they have
Or. Fowler's Extract Of Wild Straw berry
in the house. Natures specific for sum-
mer complaints Of everysort.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

Do1btes the Pleasure OF q Drive.
A fine cnrringe doubles the pleasure Of drf~-
Ing. Intending buyers Of carriages or har-
mess can save dollars hy sendfnz for the
aArFe. Tree catalogue Of the Eil<hart Carriage
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10
For Rent

Store room in basement Of First Ma
finnnl Bank bnilding. For particulars
inquire at Bank or of Geo. R Sculi.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

PATRIOTS who have been waiting for
a third call are likely to he disappointed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

The Democrats OF Franklin county have
determined 10 run no one for judge against
Hon. John Stewart, and the Republicans
of Lycoming will help re elect Judge
Metzger, who is a Democrat. Judge Gun
ster, of Lackswanna, a Democrat, is also
likely to be reelected without opposition.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

FoR the present. at least, Cuba 70
the Cubzns" is an illusive cry.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

"Throw Out the Lite Line
The kidneys need help.
They're oyerworked-ean't get the poison
filtered out of the blood
They're getting worse every minute
Crying for help
CyingS
mems
IT'S the only way the kidneys have OF
telling you they need help.
They are gradually Sink;ng-sinking-
deeper and deeper INTO the n!Ts OF disease.
Will Won help them
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10
Notice I

All persons having accounts or other claims
against the estate OF j. +. Beachy. deed are
heieoy re iuestfd 10 present the same. proper
~ autheniieiteo. 70 the undersigned, ON or
before August 4. is9s.
A c. HOLBERT.
Attorney for Mrs.. y. ~ Beslciy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10
DOan'S Kidney Pills

Have brought thousands Of kidney suffer-
y ers back from the verge Of despair. VIII
] cure any form OF kidney trouble.
Nr. James n. Elgar. OF No. ~ Seventh Ave.
\ McKeespor,, Pa. marine Engineer Who has
had forty year. experience on steamboats, Ia
| Inland rivers says. For several yenrS had
4 serious kidney complaint, and ~ bad we're
i some Of TIC attacks that more than once
1 was compelled 20 ceasc working Wh,a he
4 attacks were most rirulent headaches wt:e
/ frequent ard accompanied with dizziness
Il faithfully tired to check the trouble bat TN
i Ill procured Doaa's kidneg Pllls aud took
4 thorough course Of the treatment met with
very little. II any, success When Doar's
i Kidney Pills cured me believe they WI
| bring relief 20 anyone"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale BY all
l dealers Prize 20 cents. Mailed by Foster
4 MilbuTn Co. Buffalo. ~ Y Sole agents
for the o. : Remember the Eame. Doan'S
| and take no substitute
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10
Wautedl Active Relia5.

w dnLOd' Men TO travel an.
solicit orders for Nursery Sfaek. Money 7.
VslIIced for expenses. Permanent ehifi
mat on salary if successful. For pariie1-
The R. G. CHASE COMPANi;.
South Penn q ~,
or J. +. LEWIS.
Somerset, Pa care somerset Hoase-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

The Republicans ofthe First Maine dis
triet re- nominated Speaker Reed for Con-
gress by aeelamation, and amid great en-
thusiasm.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

Senator Christian c. Kaufman, of Lam
caster, who was turned down at the Re-
pablican primaries for reelection, says he
will not be an Independent candidate.
Kaufman is kicker, but not fool
Johnstown Tribune.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10
Political Notes.

Great preparations are being made for
the Pittsburg meeting of the State League
of Republican Clubs on September :.
The Democrats had $4,000 majority at
the Alabama State election last week.
Senator Garfield, son of the late Presi-
dent. was defeated for reorganization as
State Senator in the 10th Ohio district on
Thursday
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

1t is to be hoped that the conferrees in
the Twentieth district viii agree on a
candidate for Congress who can command
the party vote in all the counties oompris-
ing the district To nominate an aspirant
who has been prominently identified with
or the ringleader Of any OF the petty fac
tional fights existing in Bedford, Blair or
Somerset counties during the past two
years wonld endanger the election of a
Republican Congressman this Fall. The
State organization aud the Congressional
Committee should see to it that an accept
able candidate is placed in nomination.
The loss of few Pennsylvania districts
would be bad thing for the Republican
party. The very best. strongest and most
representative man in the district should
be placed in nomination, irrespective Of
rotation or OF deals between politicians
or localifies.-Everett Republican.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10
Beaver College and
>. HusicaI Institute.
BEAVER, PA.

Located on the Ohio River, y mil from
fittsourR- sixteen teachers. New buildings
aud equipment An ideal school for girls.
FAN term opens Sept 5th- Write for catalogue.
ARTHUR STAPLES. A. NJ. President.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

RooR DIREcl OR,
ADAM S. MILLER, soYl~rs Township
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
COUNTY.

CONGRESS,
T. J. KOOSER, OF Somerset.
fsubsect TO decision OF District Conference-)
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

STATE SENATE,
>. HoBLITzELL. Meyersdale.
fsabject 70 decision oGDistrict Conference
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

A1-ba BILL
WM- H. KOONfZ, Somerset
s. A. KENDALL l., Meyensdale.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

The Jeffersonian Democracy of Penn
sylvania gave Palmer and Buekner about
Il, 900 votes in the Presidential campaign
of 1896. These Democrats met the other
day and resolved TO support Mr.. jerks
for Governor. When it is considered that
the Republicans had only a margin of
100000 votes over the Demo-POps two
years since, there is not much occasion
for panic because these IL 900 stragglers
have returned 10 camp.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

1t Can't
Last Long.
such sacrificing Of choice
Dry Goods as in this Shelf
Emptying Sale. 1t would bank
rupt us to keep itup. People
are taking advantage of it so
literally, both by coming and
sending, that stocks viii soon
be down to where we want
them, and that will be the end
of it.
We want you to get the
benefit Of these unusual price
reductions-almost throw away
prices in all of the Sc depart
ments-nothing like it ever
done before.
But it behooves you to be
prompt-no delay will answer
the demands of your self in
terest.
Anything wanted in Dry
Goods, write US about, and
find out what's being done in
that line.
Staple goods not reduced.
Everything else is-Suits,
Shirt Waists, SkiIts, Parasols
and like goods wanted now.
Get samples 25c Linen
Lawns I l-2c- and other
choice wash goods reduced,
ranging 5 to zoe yard-and
YOU won't be long about buy
ing Prices in this sale that
mean SELL.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

The Altoona Tribune indulges the hope
that pressure will be brought to bear
upon the four aspirants for the Congress
sional nomination in this district. TO the
cad that the nomination may be made
rot later than the middle Of September.
We can not afford to have prOtracted. a
heated ard an irritating contest over the
Congressional nomination. The best in
terests Of the Republican party demand
the completion of the ticket at the earliest
possible moment. Every distraeting cir
cumst tnee within the ranks should be re-
moved early in September.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

ASSOCIATE JUDGE,
A. =. DICKEY, Somerset Township
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

DISTRICT ATTORNEY
RUFUS E. MEYERS, Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

The State Executive Committee of the
Prohibition party met at Williamsport
last week and decided TO endorse Dean
William Trickett, of Carlisle, one of the
nominees Of the Democrats for the posi-
ton of Judge of the Superior Court. They
decided it would be wise to put fall Leg
islative tickets in the field. Dr. Swallow
was on hand, aud 50 was Van Valken-
burg, Wanamaker's right hand man, but
the latter declared that his presence was
purely accidental.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

Col. William A. Stone, the Republican
nominee for Governor. will open his cam
paign at some point in Western Pennsyl-
vania early in September. II is likely
that he will make his first speech in
Pittsburg at the convention of Republi-
can League Clubs of the State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-10

Webb c. Hayes. son OF the deceased ex-
President. who is now serving his country
in Porto Rico, is being quietly doomed
for Congress.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-18
FREE, PILLS..

Send your address to H. g., Buck
len & Coz Chicago, and get q tree
sample box OF Dr. Kings New Life
Pills. A trial will convince you OF
their merits. These pills are easy In
action and are particularly effective
in the cure OF constipation and sick
headache. For malsra and liver
troubles they have been proved in
valuable. They are guaranteed to be
perfectly free from. every deleter-
ious substance and to be purely
vegetable. They do not weaken by
their action, but-hy- --giving-tons to
stomach and bowels greatly iDvigor-
ate the sysTem. Rggular size 2se. pei
box. Sold byfll druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-18
Mems Underwear Is.si6s Ms 6svs 8st a ss; e
be surpassed in bny city. Get our
figures. At SIC SIMON & BRO;
THE SURE La GRIPPE CUkE

There is no use suffering from this
dreadful malady if you will only get
the right remedy. You. are having
pain all through your body, your
liye er is out of order, have no appe-
tite. no life or ambition. have a bad
cold, in fact sre completely used up.
Electric Bitters is the only remedy
that will give you. prompt and sure
relief. They act directly on your
liver, stomach and Kidneys, tone up
the whole system and make YOU feel
like q new being. They are guaran-
teed to cure or money refunded For
ale at any drug store, only Soc per
bottle. e1sst<S f--e.;.., -f--.f.,-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-18
Can't. potter at Deaths Door.

-lCspkA q Fotter, rs&dihgpSsspr
Marysville, and father of Judge C.
c., j. M.s and Hon; cC.iE Potter,
of this city, is lying at the point
of death at his home. The old
gentleman has beepip feebleI eb9lIegIlhlfl heal & q
for the past year, and for several
weeks he has9 (gfadually grown
worse and itfs japnoupeed to-day
that he is at Deaths door and no
hopes for recovery. His daugh-
tbss an Of whomi Preside at a dis
tance. have been summoned TO his
bedside, and his 'sohs0have been
with him 1npsteff. tti1rptt iime1for sew
eral days past. ; J, " y z Potter came
in from there tfiiss morning and re-
ports the rapid failing condition OF
the parent.-Gainesville Register.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-18
TIE GG1ickasaw Capitol.

1t is now a program that the
Chickasaw capitol building at Tish-
omingo, which is almost completed,
will be turned over to the Chicka-
aws-aNd-he-dedicated- ON the Sd
day of November. - There will be
interesting ceremonies and a big
ball on that occasion, and no doubt
great crowd will be there to wit
ness the act, :, ,.''
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-18

Beggs' German Salve- is Used in
every house, writes one man from q
town. Entire neighborhood use it,
for piles, cuts, burns. bruises aad all
skin diseases. The fame OF its cnres
necessarily spread from town to
town; friends tell friends what
BegRs' German Save has done, and
the whole people acknowledge its
merit. it's healing qualities and its
-power of. allaxinR nain.--.--.L-.1------- :
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-18
BUoKLEN's ARNfclA isALvE:

, The Cbest Isalve. in the world for
cute, bruises, sores, ulcers salt
rhenm, fever sores, tetter, chapped
hands, chiIblains, eoFnsianda all skin
erpptions, and positively cures piles.
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to- give perfect satisfaetiUn.or money
sale by all druRgists:
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Pay as Hou-Go For What You Get

HargroHeiC College offers strong
business course TO young men at
reasonable, rates, on the mo 1tttS4hthly
tuition plan No heavy outlay for
scholarships that may be. left on
rour hands. Five men have
charge of this course. Write to
Hargrove College for terms. Ard
more I.T.EiL Il n .EU 11-ti
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-18

Owing to the fact that the retir-
ing officers Of the ,.Chickasaw ma
ton have not yet made their report
to the legislature, the finance com
mittee are unable to make anyr1e'
port to the legislature, consequent
ly the work of the session is very
much hindered.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-18
FOG SALE.

At a bargain. two splendid resi-
dence lots in. West Ardrnore 100
by 200 feet each One a. corner
lot on public road, for price and g
terms call at Ardmoreite Office.
Oct. /, If. 20 s'r'rt = -.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-18

Losr-A large red pocket book.
containing valuable papers, be-
tween Mcmillan and Apdmore
Win pay $3.50 reward for its re-
turn to George Mcmillan or ARD
MOREITE Office. ~I ~ 15%tt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-18
-sTI 70 T5lIJ1, L57z nm TE4T5 .5ij
There is anotban hodm iHis th'

There is anothefi booan iEioth'
construction of electric roads al
,otfxeir' i the. United; States. Towns
and counties are 4aortgaging them
SELVES to raise money and label
loifl these roads Is -aih demand
There are now on the lists of new
roads ab0at 100 new lines, lfrom II
| To 30 miles long. ..1zori .-.-ron
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FOR SALE.

farm Of SIG acres in cultivation and
about 1000 acres, pasture and timber iand
in connection, covered with an 1s year enar-
ter on an asphalt claim. Will sell at par
gain giving Indian claim title -FOUR m Mllee "a
southwest of ArdmQre. AGqreass t as ~: "
Ind. Ter su&MAAi
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-18
TnoROUGfiBRED MALE HOG.

Parties desiring the service OF q
ine hog can be accommodated by
inquiring at Pyeatt7s Meat Market
This hog is IS months old, Poland
China stock and weighs 400 pounds
7-I2t WILL PYEATT.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-18

A. D. Rowland entered a plea of
guilty to a charge of disturbance
before Mayor Gait last evening and
was fined So 80 and costs. 10
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-18

Standing room was--tattt PFemi-
um last night at the opera house.
The music was, excellent and
brought rounds of cheers from
those present. That Naughty
KID was well presented and in
sures the company good house
during the entire wsiesek."