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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
BATTLE MAY HAVE OCCURRED.
News Of Great Naval Engagement Expected
Any Minute.

Notwithstanding the fact that the Navy
department mas absolutely refused to
give out any news in regard to the move
ments OF SIMPSONS and Schley's fleets,
il is evident that the officials are mo
mentarily expecting to hear that they
have encountered me Cape Verde squad
ron and defeated them. II IS said by
those best acquainted with the situation
that the decisive fight may occur within
the next few hours, or may not occur for
several days. At the same time the au-
thorities believe that the chances are
greatly lessened of the Spanish fleet pro-
longing its elusive plan. There are sew
eral reasons for this, bui the main one is
that the spanish fleet has about exhaust
ed its coal supply and can not reach a
coal depot in the West Indies.
\ dispatch from Port Au Prince dated
Monday says that furious canonnadiug
was heard in the direction Of the north
of Cuba. The firing referred to may
have been from any port Of the eastern
extremity Of Cuba.
Although the Oregon has been reported
safe. there is no authentic information o
the arrival Of the great bsttleship at a
friendly port.
The value o. the prizes captured of the
Cuban coast Is roughly estimated at
s. 5O0Oo0 Admiral Sampson viii re-
ceive 81. 900 OF this. and each tar inter
csied in the capture OF the ships will re-
ceive upwards OF 500
II is rlmored that Spain VIII start an
other fleet for Cuba.
The preparations for the first expedi-
ton to Manila are almost completed.
Three vessels capable OF carrying 900
troops have been chartered and will sail
from San Francisco this week. Other
vessels viii be pressed into service to
convoy l0O0O additional troops to the
Philippines.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
An Early Morning BlaEs-A Dwelling Goes
UD in the Flames

The residents Of this place We're aroused
from slumber at o'clock Saturday morn
ing by the tolling of the Court house bel,
which FOR some time past has been used
for the purpose Of announcing the out
break OF ire. The scene of the Ere was
easily located by great volumes of flame
and smoke which shot high into the air
on North Main Cross street, and The glare
OF the flames lighted the way to theprotiy
residence OF Joseph Gasiiger.
The ire companies were prompt in res
ponding 10 the alarm, bat arrived too late
on the scene TO save the building from
total destruction. Tongues Of flame were
shooting ont Of all the windows in the
house when The fire. companies put in
their appearance, and the thousands Of
gallons of water that were flooded into
the building were ineffective The air
was perfectly calm and there was no dan
ger of the flames communicating with
the adjoining properties. but, notwith
standing this fact. the firemen labored
with All Of their energy against the une-
quail task Of extinguishing the fire.
NedfiS the thllte popltistltoii oi tnS e4Nh
WAS attracted to the scene and several
hundred men and women stood idly by
watching the course OF the flames.
The fire was first discovered by neigh
bors who saw flames in the southeast
corner Of the building, on the parlor iloor-
They at once raised an alarm, and Mrs.
Gsstiger and one son and a little dangh-
ter, who were the only occupants of the
house, were compelled to flee in their
night clothes. so fiercely was the fire
burning when they were aroused from
sleep.
The building was erected some two
years ago at a cost Of not less than 8, 900.
Insurance 3, 200
Great excitement was created at eight
o'clock Sunday morning when the fire.
alarm was sounded. The smouldering
timbers or the Gastiger FIRE had broken
out afresh, when some indisereet person
rang the Court house bell, instead of qui-
etly Informing the members Of the ire
companies.
An alarm of the same character was
sounded about y o'clock Sunday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
sd National Encampmenl G.. 4. r.
Cincinnati, Ohio,
September 5th to 10Th, ISIS.
Baltimore * Ohio Railroad.

For this occasion tickets will he sold at
the low rate of one fare for the round trip
from all points on the Baltimore Il Ohio
Railroad east of Pittsburg. Parkersburg
aud Wheeling. inclusive, good going on
September 3rd and 4fh, and good return
ing not earlier than September 9Th, nor
later than September 18th, except 10y de-
posting ticket with Joint Agent At Gin
cinnati. between September 5th and 9th,
inclusive, and on payment Of fee OF twen-
ty-iive p cents, when return limit may
be extended to leave Cincinnati, to and
including October, , 4, ISIS.
Owing TO the great patriotic wave sweep
ing the country at the present time. great
interest will be manifested at this meeting.
Solid Nestibuled Trains of elegant coach -
&, Pullman Sleeping Cars, Observation
Cars and splendid Dining Car Service.
Three through trains daily from New
Noik. Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington. and two from Pittsburg.
Get full particulars from Ticket Agent,
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
We're doing the
Greatest Wash
Goods business

QOJuo UuoHUOoo
in the stores history-results
brought and to be still greatly in
creased by a way that counts
with choice goods for less prices
with actual evidence that it pays to
buy here.
Re-assortments and late new
things added-stocks now extend
ed to a point surprising any yet
shown.
Choice American Dimities g 10 l2le.
Finest Imported Dimities - and &c.
Handsome American and French or
gandies-beautiful printings-l5. ~, 25e.
Finest French OTgandies-Raye and
Carreaux, 30, 35c-handsOmest styles pro
dueed in these sheer dainty fabrics.
Fine Madras and Novelties, ~. Is, 20,
p. 80. Sc, including latest importations
Of Anderson's choicest effects.
Imported Linen Lawns, 20 ard 25c.
Nobby Golf Cheviottes l2lc-splendid
for shirt waists.
Large assortments Of Piques, swisses
and exquisite Novelties.
Price range Of new Wash Goods 4c &c
SL23
Good, Useful and Pretty Wash Goods
g. and Sc.
Send for samples-Of as many kinds a.
you want-as many eolorings-you ean'l
exhaust the assortments. let your prefer
ence be what it may-and let the styles
and qualities for the prices show wher'
the most interesting wash goods busines.
in the country is being done-a busines,
Of concern to your pOcketbOok.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
Baptist Young Peoples Union Of America
Buffalo, \. Y,
Jlly lI-l7. ls9S.
Baltim r. & chic 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 l2th to lJsh inclusive, and good TO
return until July 18Th with privilege OF
extension until september LIST inclusive,
ii ticket is deposited with joint agent AT
Buffalo on July nth. 18th or 18Th and
payment Of fee of fifty tJ0) 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
ed information.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
Reliability of The Post.

TitusvIlic pa Guard.
The Pittsburg Post is one of the few
city dailies which is worthy of special
mention in its efforts to furnish the most
reliable news in connection with the
American-Spanish controversy. From
daY to day The Post has given the most
reliable and latest information obtaina-
bic, and in so doing the managers spared
neither time nor expense 10 secure truth
ful matter. SensatiOnalism is avoided
by this enterprising daily in giving to
the people the latest war news, with the
result that when il is read all articles can
be relied upon as being authentic and not
highly colored or drawn from imagina-
ton, practice indalged in by many o (
our city papers in order to augment the
sale of their editions. While The Post is
willing to pay any prics to secure the
news, it also insists that the Information
must be correct. This Is the secret Of its
great success aud furnishes reason for
It's wonderful growth.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
EOONTl IN THE SADDLE.
viii Have Charge of the waaamaksr Head
quarters az Harrisburg.
A PROBABLE JACK PoT" OF THE SIDE.

The following interesting news item is
taken frora yesterdays Philadelphia
Times. the journal thai urged the Ke-
publican voters OF Somerset county 70
vote for General Koontz a. model
Legislative candidate.
1.-THE supporters Of Postmaster Gen.
eral WanamakeT have made all their ar
rangements for going 10 Harrisburgto at
tend the convention. Their head quarters
AT the Commonwealth Hotel viii be in
charge ofrNgilliam I. Tilden Rudolph
Blankenburg and Gen. W. II. KOOntz."
In view Of the pronounced anti-Wana-
maker sentiment ia this county and the
persistent denials Of the Wanamaker can
didates that they are not candidates in the
interests Of the Millionaire Merchant,
whose business interests are equally di-
vided between the great cities Of rhila-
delphia and New York, it is somew hat
remarkable that "General'' Koontz
should be announced as one of the gentle
men who will be in charge Of his head
quarters.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
Rheanati.m cured in a pay.

"Mystic Cnre' for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in l 20 3 days
Its action upon the system is remarkable
and mysterious. II removes at once the
cause and the disease Immediately disap-
pears. The first dose greatly benefits /;
70 cents. sold at Benford's Drug Store,
Somerset
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
DEER PARK HOTEL,
DEER PARK, ND.
Most Delightful Summer Resort Of the
Alleghenies.

swept by mountain breezes. ,, so feet
above sea level, and removed from all an
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, Coll
Links. Tennis Courts. Bowling Alleys,
Magnificent Drives, Complete Livery
Service. Annapolis Naval Academy
Band. Delightful cottages furnished for
housekeeping If desired) ready for oecu-
pancy June lst. Hotel open from June
25th to September 10Th.
For rates and information address D. c.
Jones, Manager, Il. & o. Building, Balti-
more, Md. until June 10Th. After that
time, Deer Park, Garrett county, nd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25


Handsome line of Tapes
try to Cover Furniture.
2S-inch White Lawns, &c.
4Oinch 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, all Prices.
Thousands of yards of Valenciennes
Laces, Tirchus Laces, Irish Point,
Duchess Laees, etc, White and
Cream. A large line black Silk
Lace from SC up.
Leather and
Jewel Belts,
Kid Gloves. Silk AIitts and best
fast coIored 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 Woolen
Goods, because they we're bought
before the advance in prices.
Best Calicoes range in prices
from 4 to Sc. A large line of
Chintzes, Percales, Madras, Cloths,
Lawns, Dimities, Organdies, Swiss
Organdics, 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, 1898-05-25
A DMINISTRATRIX'S NOTICE.

Estate OF Francis VI. Sha1lis. late OF Milford
township, somerset county, Pa, deed.
Letters Of administration on the above es-
tate having been granted TO the undersigned
By the proper authority, notice h hereby Civ
en 20 ali persons knowing themselves incebt-
ca 20 said estate TO make Immediate payment
and those having claims or demands against
H. same 10 present them duly authenticated
for settlement 10 the administrator. on Thurs
day, June 30, lSlS, at the Office Of John H.
Uhl, Esq, in the borough of Somerset.
SARAH SHAULIS
Admins rttriX with viii annexed
j. IL I'M. Ally.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate or James O. Atchison. late Of Black
township Somerset Co., Pa, deed
Letters Of administration ON the above es-
tate having been ggNnted 10 the undersigned
hy the proper authority. notice Is hereby Civ
en- 20 an persons indebted 10 said estate 90
make immediate payment aud those having
claims against the same 10 present them duly
authenticated on or before Thursday. the 18th
day OF June, lSfs, at the house OF decd.
II. VI. WABLE
NATURALIZATION nf j. O. AichI.on dac-d
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
New Wash Goods

In Madras, Ginghams, Cheviots,
German Linens, Corded Madras Gin
CHAINS, Satin Striped Madras Ginghams,
Cotton Golf Suitings, Percales, plain and
fancy Satines, plain and fancy Duck
Sniting. Organdies in stripes and figures,
Dimities, fancy figures, plain and fancy
Lawns, Challies, all new designs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
Wool Wauted!t

Farmers, bring your Wool to our Fac
tory one mile south OF Somerset We
will trade you goods for il or pay you the
highest cash price. Carding and spin
ming done on short notice. Good work
guaranteed.
Woolen Manufacturers.
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
Household Dry Goods.

Quality isOf paramount importance
in household dry goods. We make it so
in this line and we have the goods to
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, Lineu Sheeting, Muslin Sheet
ing, Pillow Case Muslins, Canton Flan-
nels, Cretons. Tickings, Calico, Cling
hams, Seersuckers, Cheviots, Flannels,
White Bed Quilts. etc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
From chickamauga Park.

CHATTANOOGA, May 2l.-All the regi-
ments now in camp at Chiekainauga have
settled down TO hard work and are under
going practical training in the art Of war.
The business like methods beingpursued
by Gen. Brooke will make the Army
available for active service .lueh earlier
than many Army officers believed pOssi-
bIe. Supplies OF every description con-
tinue to pour in. Car load after car load
of provisions arrives, and vast amount
of clothing and equipage is also being
received.
The indications now are that the entire
Army will be equipped during the next
two weeks.
Capt w. X. Wright, Assistant Quar-
termaster, received notice to-day that
4,5Oa.o00 rations, in addition to the first
order, had been purchased and are now
en- route. Prosper. Lazlrd & Company
nave begun work on an immense bakery
in the Park. This firm has contract to
supply the army with 1000 loaves OF
bread daily. \ Chicago firm will begin
constructing an immense cold-storage
warehouse during the snext few days.
The Chaplains of the various regiments
have started a fight against the liquor
saloons scattered all over the camp.
They have strong backing and the
saloons will probably be abolished The
Park Army now numbers nearly 5000
men, aud each day adds several thou
sand.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25

For this occasion the Baltimore & Ohio
X. X. Will sell tickets 10 Washington at
the low rate Of one fare for the round trip
plus 500 membership fee ,exeept that
from Baltimore the rate will be Sl-2j
round trip. Tickets will be sold from
Pitisburg. Parkersburg, Wheeling and
points east thereof on July 4t0 ! inclusive,
good returning. leaving Washington
July to Is inclusive, with privilege Of
extension until August 81. lsss, if ticket Is
deposited with joint agent al Washington
on or before July =, and payment of fee
of fifty tj0Aeents. Solid vestibuled trains
from Chicago, ST. Louis, Cincinnati,
Louisville, Columbus, Pittsburg. and in-
termediate points. The Royal Blue . riils
between New York, Philadelphia, Balti-
more and Washington, finest and fastest
trains IN America Call on agent Balu-
more & Ohio Railroad for full Information
concerning stopovers and side trips The
Baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad is the most in
terestiug, historical and scenic route in
America
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
E'XECUToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of John G.. and Mary Miller. late OF
Middlocreek township, deed.
Letters testamenIary on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned by
the proper authority. notice is hereby Civ
en- 10 all persons indebted TO said estate to
make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same to present them foT
settlement, duly authenticated, on Saturday
July ,. 1895, at the late residence of the de
ceased.
WILLIAM G. MILLER,
J. e.. MILLER
Evaeufo,,-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
COOPERATIVE MUTUAL FIRE
- ms. co, BERLIN, PA.

Get insurance at actual cost 10y insur-
ing at home. We insure Town aud
Farm property. Write for information.
JAG. J. ZORN,
Secretary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
Lace Curtains. etc.


The principal Of a large assortment
of the choice and best articles for home
adOrnment We have an elaborate line
of new Lace Curtains in Cream and
White, Lace Bed Sets, Sash Curtains,
Cotton Drapery, Drapery Silks, Derby
Tapestries, Portiers, silk POrtiers, Couch
Covers, Tricot for furniture coverings,
Rug and Furniture Fringes, Chenille
Table Covers, Tapestry Table Covers.
RUGS best for the money in Smyrna,
Moquette, wiltons, African Rugs in
all sizes.
LACk,S and Embroideries, neat and dain-
" designs, choice, we'll made goods.
RIBBONS. Handsome line Of New Sash
Ribbons. plain and fancy Satin Rib
bons of all kinds.
VEILINGS. New Yeilings in plain and
dots.
NECK-wEAR. Ladies' and Children's
Neck-wear in String Ties and PufTs,
Bows and Four-in- hand.
LINEN Collars and Cuffs, CVrsets, Belts
of every description.
Kid Gloves. Mits. Silk Gloves.
Handkerchiefs OF all kinds.
Ladies' and Children's ParasOls, Um-
brellas, etc
MEMS GOODS, Neckwear. all the vari-
Gus styles and shapes, Meu's Under
wear. Shirts. Collars and Cuffs, Sus-
penders, Hosiery, Gloves, etc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
Qnesr Ideas of oRaial Integrity.

III Mr.. kimmcu saw an opportunity to
save interest 10y borrowing money from
the county treasurer, in embracing that
opportunity he probably did no more
than others would do under like circum-
stances, and certainly not more than
others have dOne."-FrOm the Fake
Organ.
The above is a serious reelection to cast
upon the honest taxpayers of Somerset
county. The fact that a county official,
charged with creating and paying debts
for the county, procured $500 from the
county treasury and kept the same in his
possession for a period of from six to
nine months, and on the day he procured
the money from the county treasury
made a payment Of $500 on his private
residence, may conform with the ideas Of
the owners of che fake organ in regard
to a matter of common honesty and OIL
cial integrity, but it does not conform
with the ideas of men who be eve that
public Office is a public trust. Could the
owners of the fake organ procure
500 Of county funds and divert it to their
personal use for "a period of six months
and hope to retain reputation for homes
ty and integrity? We trow not. It is gen.
orally understood that ex Commissioner
Shober, Clerk Emert and other attaches
Of the commissioners oiiice have utilized
county funds for private purposes. bat il
the fake organ knows of any others il
owes it to the people of the county to
make their names public.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-05-25
The SCHOOL APPROPRIATIONS.
Eacrts Of Representative saarer and Nil
Ter Rewarded.

The act passed at the last session 0f the
legislature, described a. "a more just and
equitable method Of distributing the
school appropriation n common sthool-,-
provides for the distribution Of the So
500.00o school appropriation in the more
than $40 districts % Pennsy Is ania-ons-
third. according % ihe number OF paid
teachers regularly employed in each dis
trici one third according Ia the nuiIbsr
Of children Of school age between 10 aud
16 years, and one-third according to the
number Of taxables as returned by the
last biennial assessment Under the pre-
vious law the appropriation was assign
edo the districts on the basis Of the num-
Der OF taxables in each.
The following table shows how the new
law affects Somerset and neighboring
counties:
Under old Under new
system. system.
Bedford rd---..--...-.....-...- sss.s5Is0 s7,572.gG
Cambrla-.......-..-.-..--.-- ej,2s5.g2 SS2.5s5 So
Fayette. 65.l5i.Oi $4,000
somerset. ss,so582 4.l52sl
The large school districts in the state are
heavy losers under the new system of dis
tributing the public school fund. Phila-
delphia's annual share of the 5000 is
reduced from 81, .9S4l0 TO $50, ,50L57.
Pittsbnrg loses SlG,65J65 annually and
Allegheny s.. 755.O4 Thenew system was
devised by the last legislature and goes
into effect June6. It discriminates against
the cities and other populous centres in
favor of the country districts. Instead Of
dividing the state appropriation on the
basis Of the number Of taxables in each
district, it will hereafter be distributed
according 10 the number OF teachers, tax
ables and children. Under this plan the
districts will receive S66O7 for each
teacher, SI.07 for each taxable, and sl62
for each child Of school age. The inde-
pended districts with one and two teach
ers are heavy gamers.
For example, Watson, Lycoming coun-
v, the smallest district in the common
wealth, will be paid SS6.G6 under the new
system. Under the old plan its share was
only S29.20. The counties which lose by
this change are Bucks. Carbon. Centre,
Chester, Crawford, Cumberland, Della
ware, Juniata. Lancaster, Lehigh, Mercer,
Mihlin, Montgomery, Montour, North
cumberland, Philadelphia, Perry, Sehuyl-
kill, Snyder, Washington and York. All
the other counties profit by the change.
The appropriation for 1897 has been paid
to the various districts. The fund for this
year becomes available when the new
system goes into effect. State Treasurer
Beacon viii make the distribution at the
rate Of S200,o00 week, preference being
given to the small districts, which rely
entirely on the money they receive from
the State to run their schools