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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-02-24
MORTARS ARE USELESS
IN MODERN WARFARE.
Congressman Hepburn Opposes an
Appropriation for Their
Purchase.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The con-
ferees on the Notifications approprla-
ton bill will not agree on their report
for several days yet. Representative
Hepburn of Iowa said to The Call cor
respondent to-day that he had no SYM
pathy with the policy now prevailing
in the management of the army In
the matter of seacoast defenses.
1T is proposed" said he. ito spend
many millions of dollars to cast and
mount powerful mortars. Theorists or
the army expect to shoot great big
shells up into the air and drop them
on the decks of hostile vessels. With
the best possible aim they cannot come
within a half or a quarter Of mile OF
the moving war vessels of any modern
navy. AS an example Of mortar prac-
tice 1 can tell you a story OF the civil
war, which is a matter of history.
II was under the command of Cen
eral Pope in 1862 during the operations
which resulted in the capture of Island
No. 10 in the Mississippi River. For
three weeks sixty-nine mortars were
working day and night sending ex-
plosive shells up into the air and over
into the Confederate works, where more
masked batteries. During the three
weeks, with sixty mortars constantly
at work, hundreds of tons of shells
were thrown upon Island No 10. FL
nally, when the rebel batteries were
silenced, I was ordered out with the
Second Iowa Cavalry on a reconnois-
sance. I found that Island No. 10 was
deserted, and I Immediately moved in
and took possession. The enemy had
evacuated, and very soon thereafter
our entire army was in possession of
their works. A few prisoners were cap
tured at the time, but later on we cap
tured number of officers and men
who were in the Confederate works,
and from them we learned our three
weeks bombardment had made many
holes In the earth, but killed no one
and injured no one except an old army
mule, and that fool mule would not
have been injured If he had not wan
dered far away from the old fireside.'
II am convinced" he added, that
every dollar spent for mortars for pur-
poses of firing at vessels is a wasted
dollar"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-02-24
Demand for Modern Rifles.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Adjutant
General Barrett of the California Ma
tional Guard has wired to Congress
man de Vreis asking him. to rush
through Congress his resolution pro-
viding for an exchange Of old rifles for
the new pattern.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-02-24
One of the

most extraordi-
nary occurren-
ces Of the year
was that of a
stranger visiting
the city last
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-02-24

The Hudson Medical Institute is at the iunc-
ton of Stockton, Market and Ellis SITS Circu-
lars and testimonials telling all about ''Hudyan'
are sent free to every one asking If you suf-
Ter from any sort of blood faint, ask for free
3O-day blood cure circulars That is quite as
enectual In cases of blood poisoning as is ''Hud-
yam In all instances OF lack of manliness.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-02-24

condition w a S
brought on, he
explains, by those
foIIies which men
are prone to in
early youth.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-02-24


the city last
week who was much in evidence
around the stores where KIondke
outfits are being made special fea-
lures. He was of very quiet and
yet nervous disposition. He seemed
not to be purchasing anything, for
he spoke to no one. With his eyes
fastened to the goods, or else
gIoomily turned to the floor, he was
an object Of no small degree of
wonder. Last ThursdaywhiIe stand
ing in a Market-street store, he
suddenly seemed to recover himself
from thought, and an attendant
asked him pointedIy if he could
serve him in any way. The stranger
raised his eyes to those Of the sales
man, and the moment he met the
inquiring glance Of that gentleman
he fell prone to the floor. He was
assisted to rise and Immediately
taken to the Hudson Medical In
stitute, where twas discovered that
it was simply a case Of severe ner-
GUS debility. A trifling stimulant
was administered and the patient
made the very extraordinary state
ment that he could no longer look
man in the eye. "Hudyan' treat
ment was at once given him, and
he is now already almost we'll. The
condition was ~
brought on, he n Very n
explains, by those Simple and Very \
foIIies which men Plain. Yet There
GRO nrono To IN Are T hose Who III
early youth. " -
| The Hudson Medical Institute is at the iunc-
ton of Stockton, Market and Ellis SITS. Circu-
lars and testimonials telling all about ''Hudyan''
| are sent free to every one asking If you suf-
Ter from any sort of blood faint ask for free
So-day blood cure circulars. That is quite as
eHectual IN cases of blood poisoning as is ''Hud-
van IN all instances OF lack of manliness.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23
Desperate convicts.

COLUMBUS, o, November IS There
was desperate attempt made by two con-
victs TO escape from the penitentiary at
about eight O'Clock this moruiGg. as a re-
sult Of which Guard Charles b. Lauter-
bugh, Of Mount Vernon. was shot and
killed, while convicts O'Neil aud Akin
son received injuries of a serious nature,
and both are now in the prison hospital
BY some means convicts O'Neil and At
kinson, who are serving fifteen years each
for robbery committed IN Cleveland, OBJ
tanned possession of a revolver, and pro-
ceeded to carry out bold plan to escape.
One covered his face with handkerchief
and went into the broom shop. where he
held up Guard Lime aud took his re-
volver. he then returned 10 the hoe
shop. where the other man Joined him,
and they opened fire on Guard Lauter-
bugh, who was in charge of that depart
ment The guard was shot three times
and almost instantly killed. The SOUND
of the shooting reached the other officials
in the prison. and they came on the run
to investigate. Guard Gump was the first
on the scene and, taking in the situation
at a glance. opened fire on the two pris-
oners. This was returned, and regular
battle was in progress until the revOlvers
of all the participants were emptied In
the fray Atkinson was shot down and Sc
riOusly injured, and as soon as the guns
were emptied, Guard Gump rushed in
with his cane and almost beat O. Neil 10
death before the prisoner would surren-
der. The men were taken 10 the hOspi-
tai, where their injuries were attended to.
Atkinson was shot in the body. He is
not thought to be seriously hurt, but
o'Neii was beaten about the head so that
his injuries may result fatally.
The other prisoners in the shop where
the shooting occurred took no part in the
affair, but it is understood that they were
ready to follow if the efforts Of the two
leaders proved successful. Previous 10
making the outbreak. one Of the two pris-
Oners forced third man to place ladder
against the outside of the penitentiary
wall. so that when they had fought their
way out of the shops they could shoot
down the wall guard and make their es-
cape by that route.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23
slsst and Snow Cover the West.

KANSAS CITY. Mo, November 2l.-
Sleet and snow have done more or less
damage to telephone and telegraph wires
in Kansas City and surrounding towns
within the past twelve hours, rendering
communication uncertain. Street rail
way traffic is hampered to a considerable
degree. Trains are late in some instances.
The storm seems to be general over Mis-
souri, Kansas and Nebraska.
At Beatrice, Neb., the snow is binding.
The Thermometer is above zero, fall of
60 degrees in the past twenty four hours.
At Abilene. Kan, three inches of snow
has fallen and the thermometer has fallen
90 degrees; at Lincoln Centre. Kan, it is
bitterly cold and five inches of snow has
fallen and lie drifting badly.
At Leavenworth, Kan, the electric cars
are tied up because of the danger from
stray live wires.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23

out OF the Union at that time. and the
Democracy had a reasonable assurance
that it would regain most Of these
when they got back to their old places
Moreover, the Democracy at that time
had few able and courageous leaders,
while no men Of that quality are IN
sight at this moment In the places
once adorned by such men as jackson,
Calhoun and Jefferson Davis there are
now Bryan, Bailey, Stone and Aitgeld.
Such a fall as this would seem to por-
tend death, yet the Democracy has bro
ken out Of the hands OF the grayedigger
50 often that il may eiude that person
age now. 1t is hard 10 see what par
ticular good the Bryanites can do in
the world, but in a republic two parties
are necessary, and the Democracy is
probably as well qualified to play the
role of an obstructionist as any party
could be Mhich would be founded ON
its ruins.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23

THE anti-Qaay leaders believe they
will succeed in forming a combination
with the Democrats TO control the
House. They offer to divide the offices
and committee honOrs with them if
they will vote for Gen. w. II. Koontz,
of Somerset, for Speaker. The Demo-
cratic leaders favor the proposition, as
they have everything to gain and moth
ing 10 lose. The question with them,
though, is whether they can induce all
their colleagues TO make such q bar
gain.-Pittsbarg Chronicle Telegraph.
Items like the above, which appear
almost daily in the Democratic snd
Wanamaker papers Of the State, must
be extremely distasteful to Assembly
man-elect KooDtz, who was elected by
Republican votes and was instructed
by popular vote as well as by resolution
of the Republican County Committee
to support NJ. 5. Quay for United States
Senator. Writers of these items either
do not understand the circumstances
surrounding the election of Assembly
man Koontz, or they have formed q
mean estimate of his Republieanism
when they suggest that he viii not
carry out the expressed will of his con.
st;tuents, bat that he will forsake the
party that elevated him and VIII join
hands with the Democrats in the or
ganization of the House and the elec.
ton of a United States Senator.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23
. 20. ooo. 900 rOa rHz PHILIPPINES
unsl. SAM. Ul.im.sun to spain

PARIS, November 2L-The Spanish aud
American peace commissions met In
joint session at , O'Clock this afternoon.
The Americans declared the United States
must have the entire Philippine archipel-
ago d for a treaty cessiou of the ISL
ands the Americans rendered to Spain
s20.OOG.OOO.
It is further declared that it is the
purpose Of the United States 10 maintain
the Philippine Islands as an ''open door"
70 the worlds commerce.
on the terms named, the United States
proposes a mutual reiinquishment Of all
claims for indemnity. national or per-
sonal. subsequent TO the outbreak of the
last Cuban insurrection.
November p IS fixed as the date on
which the United States commission de-
sires definite response 10 to-day's pro-
positions and all other sabjscts in issue
here
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23
First New PsnsiOnsr.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1s.-Commissioner
Evans, of the pension Office. notified
Secretary Alger to-day that Jesse T.
Gates. Of the I'd United States artillery,
who lost part of his upper lip in II e
West Indian campaign. has been award
ed the frst pension on account Of IL e
Spanish war.
The president and secretary of war
each took an interest in this case. Gates
called on them in person soon after the
close Of the campaign and convince d
them OF the merits Of his case.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23


1T Is ridiculous for the Mugwumps
in this State to attempt TO control the
Legislature, says the Harrisburg Tele-
graph. The majority of the men elect
ed to the Legislature from Pennsylva-
mia are Republicans who believe in the
rale of the majority, and they have
been caucus men all their lives. They
will go into the caucus for Speaker and
Uhited States Senator, and whatever a
majority of the caucus decides to do,
all viii stand by that decision, and the
Mugwumps and Democrats combined
cannot control matters. Men who have
been fighting the regular Republican
organization for years are now arroga-
ting to themselves the right TO reap the
fruits of the great victory ir this State.
Taey will wake up before long to find
how badly they have fooled themselves.
The next Legislature will be organized
aud controlled by republicans, and
that is sll there is about it, Any at
tempts 10 bring about anything else
will result in failure.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23
Thirteen Men Killed.

NEW YORK, Nov. IS While 20 track
hands were at work upon the Pennsy J.
vania railway line oye or the HackeDsaek.
near Jersey City, to das, they were run
down by local passenger train. Eleven
Of the workmen were killed outright and
six were seriously injured. Only three
escaped unhurt. When the engine which
struck the laborers reached the depot in
Jersey City the cOwcatcher was red with
blood from the men killed. A boy. alter
the engine had stopped, picked up hand
from the cOwcatcher. 1t bad been sever
ed from one of the victims, and had been
carried from the meadows to the depot on
the coweatcher.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23
0=7==4eG
choice goods
for less prices

has been this stores talk ever since
it was started nearly 30 years ago
convincing talk because it was
backed up with goods and prices
that proved what we said.
We're keeping at that way
it counts-is the only good way for
you and the store.
We're at it more aggressively
than ever-with goods and prices.
We care not what store or
stores you'd place in comparison,
we back our goods and prices to
win-to show you'll save money
here-get the goods at the least
prices.
Well charge you nothing for
samples Of Silks or Dress Goods to
test us by-and when you order, if
the goods are not same ;as samples
sent, send the goods back at our
expense and we'll refund your
money.
See what good useful all wool
Dress Goods 80 inches wide, l5c yd.
Splendid all wool Dress Goods,
25c yard.
All wool As inch Cbeviotte
Mixtures, S5c yard-extra wide and
extra good.
Fine Dress Goods, soc, Csc,
S5c, Sl.OO-and handsome waist
Silks 65c and 75c that will show
this store seeks your preference on
merit.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23

The efforts of the local Combine or
gan TO drag the HERALD down to its
own low level would be amusing were
it not so pitifal. While ostensibly sup
porting the Rspu 1lican ticket the
fake" organ made itself a sewer
through which the Wanamaker mana
gers poured oat all their vile filth on
the head of the Republican candidate
for Governor. Week in and week out
it published columns of stuff derogsto-
~ to Col. Stone and his friends, and
while too cowardly 10 editorialy advise
its readers to vote against him it never
uttered a word in his favor or support.
Throughout the entire campaign it
tried to SOW diseord among the Rspub-
licans of the county. Now that the
election is over it brazenly and falsely
charges others with doing what it did,
and impudenly accuses the HERALD
of not supporting Congressman
elect Thropp. Since the first Rspubli-
can ticket was nominated down to the
present time the HERALD has never
fai ed to give loyal support to every
candidate on the ticket, as its readers
can testify. But what do the figures
show. Two years ago Mr.. Thropp and
MIR. Hicks were both on the ticket for
Congress, neither of them being regu-
larly nominated. At that election the
HERALD and its friends supported Mr..
Hicks, while the ''fakir" and its l.
lowers supported Mr.. Thropp, and the
r,ut,It x.-ao.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23

JAMES ISRAEL, the well known pO-
litical writer for the Pitlsburg Dispatch,
in recent forecast Of probable Repub-
lican nominations TO ill prospective
vacancies on the Superior Court bench,
presents the name of District Attorney
Robert 5. Murphy, OF Cambria county
and adds that the name of Mr.. Murphy
is being favorably considered by the
State Republican leaders. The nOmin-
alton of Mr.. Murphy would be fitting
recognition of a section of the State
that has not been honored with a rep
resentative on the Superior Court
bench, and at the same time would be
q merited tribute TO the conceded legal
ability of one of the most promising
young men Of the Commonwealth. In
addition to his recognized legal attain
ments Mr.. Murphy is dignified, ge-
NAL gentleman, one who wins friends
wherever he goes
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23
Dewey to Raise Three Ships.

WASHINGTON, d. C., Nov. 1S-Admiral
Dewey has informed the Navy Depart
ment that he has contracted with Hong
kong firm of wreckers to raise three ofthe
Spanish war vessels sunk in the battle
of Manila last May day. The cost of
raising the ships and putting them in
thorough repair will be 10000.
The vessels to be raised are Runboats
Of lS-ge type. and in the opinion Of
Chief Constructor Hichborn. they will be
the very best kind of craft fDr the pro-
lection of United States interests among
the Philippines and along the Asiatic
coast They are the sister ships Isla de
Cuba and Isla de Luzon. and the Don
Juan de Austria.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23
FEMALE HORSE THIEF.
Daring Dora Cox Who Has Often Escaped,
Is in Jail Again


GUTHRIE, Okla, November 20.-Dora
Cox, the most daring and wonderful fe-
male horse thief in the world, Is in Jail
again. She has had more blood-curdling
adventures and has faded away from
more jaiIs than any male member of the
fraternity in oklahoma. About month
ago she disappeared from the Jail at
Kingfsher. and recently was arrested and
placed in Jail at Teeumseh, where she
awaits the action Of the grand jury. She
was arrested with male companion. who
is supposed to be the noted horse thief
"Buckskinr Bill Broadus. who served a
term in the Nebraska penitentiary and
originally hailed from Chicago.
Dora is not pretty, but she has a capti-
waiting manner which softens the hearts,
OF the heads. Of jailers, and makes escape
easy. Besides, she has friends on the
outside, perhaps her partners in the
horse stealing trade, and tools are SNUG
gled in to her by which she works her
way through the prison walls.
Dora has not only notorious present,
but lively past. Before she came here,
down in the San Bernardino Valley,
Southern California, sse was known as
Jennie Worley, alias Jennie Bunch, and
is said to be the leader Of a small band
who removed horses from California
ranches 10 Arizona.
She escaped from the San Bernardino
Jail through the csrelessness Of deputy
sheriff named Wilsey, who subsequently
left the country under q cloud. Dora is
about twenty-five years of age with a
rathe' good figure, dark skin, and deep,
black eyes, which she uses with great
effect. Her face is rather coarse, but her
manners are agreeable and even attractive
when she is disposed to make them so.
She is daring rider, always rides a feet
horse, and has distanced some of the most
famous riders iu the country when run
ming race for her liberty. She is also
an expert in throwing the lariat aud an
excellent shot, aud when not in Jail ear
ries two navy revolvers in her belt.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23
Big Fees For Lawyers.

WAsHISeroS, D. c., Nov. lex
President Benjamin Harrison has been
retained by Venezuela TO represent that
Government before the Arbitration Com
mission that sits in Paris within short
time to settle the dispute between Great
Britain and Venezuela over boundary
lines General Harrison Is said TO have
received a retaining fee Of $4,000.
Ex-Seeretary Tracy is said to be an as
soeiate with General Harrison. and b 5
retainer IS reported to be s5o.oo.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23

DIscREET persons vii. resist the
temptation to write the obituary of the
Democratic party at this time, but the
temptation is certainly great The De
mocraey, in its long and crooked ca
rsT, has often seemed to be at deaths
doDr, bat il his never been closer 10 the
graveyard than it appears to be at this
moment. Ia 1864 it carried only three
out Of twenty-five States, b, eleven
{ es in the Democratic region were
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23

THE enemy's country is nearer home
to Bryan than it was in 1895. Ii is
north, south, east and west of him. 1t
is in his own State, for the most i'm
portant Office TO be filed by the Ne
braska election, that for United States
Senator, was carried by the Republi-
cans. Except in a few very small spots
the entire United States is in 1898 the
enemy's country TO all repudiators,
money sharps and financial bunko
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23
Goes to Law for a Husband.

READING. Pa. Nov. l7.-Pretty Flor
enee Reinhart, the belle Of Albany town.
ship. daughter OF William Reinhart, has
employed counsel to present petition 10
Court asking for the appointment of a
guardian who will consent 70 her obtain
ing a marriage license. II appears that
a young man OF the township won the
affections Of Florence and she told her
mother Of The engagement, and obtaine d
her consent. She then told her father
about n, but he became obstinate and re-
I lssd To listen tn the proposal.
The mother has since died and the
father still remains firm. and may now
have = snswer Florence In a hearing be-
fs.e Ja se Bland.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23

II THE election of 1898 no State is
more conspicuous than Kansas. The
heartiest congratulations of the Repub
lican patty are due for decisive support
at AZ important crisis. There was moth
ing half way about the triumph in
Kansas. 1t was practically a clean
sweep. a Republican plurality Of l5,-
7S9 has taken the place of the Bryan
plurality of l2,28s. Republican State
officers from Governor down will sue
ceed Fusionists. The Legislature is Re-
publican on joint ballot. Beyond all
this is a result of the highest national
importance. Two years ago the Kan
sas Republicans elected but two of eight
Congressman. This year they elected
seven. The gain of five seats in a
House so closely balanced is a matter
of the first moment. Full control Of
all departments of the Government
hinged upon congressional gains in the
.Jest. Kansas leads all the States in
this respect No other State in the
Union gave the Republicans gain of
five members. Those that avoided loss
es are considered TO have done well.
Massachusetts lost two Republican
members, Pennsylvania lost seven.
Though Ohio doubled its plurality, its
delegation remains numerically the
same Kansas is at the head of the
Republican column in the extremely
close but successful fight for TIE House.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23
HELP YOUR STOMACH.
What is Required When You Have Dys-
pepsia or Indigestion.

The pains Of indigestion and dyspepsia
are caused by weakness OF the stomach.
Your stomach needs TO be strengthened.
The greatest and best tonic is Hoods Sar-
saparilla. It ''goes to the right spot," :"
relieves the pangs Of dyspepsia. helps on
the digestive process. purifiss and en-
riches the blood and puts the whole sys-
tenn in a stale Of health. II you have any
stomach trouble do not hesitate NOM
enL Take Hoods Sarsaparilla AZ once.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-23

SECRETARY of the Navy Long says
the general purpose of the Mckinley
administration is 10 provide revenue
laws, TO maintain the national credit,
and abundantly supply the national
treasury, promote the industrial and
commercial welfare of the country,
safeguard the soundness Of the curren-
cy and encourage The unification Of all
sections of the country. The program
has been steadily adhered to and q sue
cessful war fought in addition.