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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-02-08

On the other hand, our condition
was greatly altered for the worse. There
remained in the magazines q the
Olympia only eighty-five rounds Of >
inch ammunition, aud though the
stock Of inch charges was not proper
tiOnately depleted, it was reduced
enough to make the continuance OF the
battle for another two hours impossible.
When it is remembered that CommO-
dore Dewey was more than . 900 miles
from home port, and that under the
most favorable conditions a supply Of
ammunition could not be obtained in
less than a month, the outlook was far
from being satisfactory. The COmmo-
dore knew that the Spaniards had just
received an ample supply Of ammuni-
ton in the transport MindanaO, so that
there was no hope OF exhausting their
lighting power by an action lasting
twice as long. If we should run short
Of powder and shell, we might become
the hunted instead of the hunters.
1 do not exaggerate in the least when
/ say that, as we hauled off into the
bay, the gloom on the bridge Of the
Olympia was thicker than London
fog in November. Neither Commo-
dore Dewey nor any of the staff be-
lieved that the Spanish ships had been
sufficiently injured by our fire to pre-
vent the-- from renewing the battle
quite Us furiOUsly as tbs had pre-
viously fought. Indeed, we had all
been distinctly disappointed in the re-
suits Of our fire. Oar projectiles SEEM
ed to go too high or too Iow-just as had
been the case with those fired at Us by
the Spaniards. Several times the Com
mOdore had expressed dissatisfaction
with the failure Of our guuners to nit
the enemy. We had begun the firing
at too great q distance, but We had
gradually worked in further on each
of the turns, until we were within
about $500 yards at the close Of the
18th round. At that distance, in a
smooth sea, we ought to have made a
large percentage Of hits yet, so far as
We could judge, we had not sensibly
crippled their FIRE. Consequently Com
modore Dewey hauled out into the open
bay at the end OF the fifth round to
take stock of ammunition and devise
a new plan of attack.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-02-08

1. F. UBLLS; LLS;!T ~ : NOTARY PUBLIC
ATToRNEl . somerset, Pa
e,sro.h 5 RuPPel'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
TuEsDAY. rEBRrARY Z ~

at l.. NJ. the REAL ESTATE DE-
I'm said deed as follows: ON tIr a.
OF Third GN street between a
street and Duval street. fronUls ..
Third ODD street twenty-five CD i,..
running back between parable. .nts
easterly direction one hundred 1.l
ty-two 02D feet 20 a sixteen ltl i.t. ".'
alley" a good substantial BRICK
ing three stories high. with
covers the entire lot. the nrs. TOO.
which IS fitted FOR "a store. with ti. ,f
part for hall and lodge purpose a..
TERMS: a sufficient sum n r
defray the expenses OF cXtcnN's
trust and 10 pay debt OF ff-'
interest from July . lse3 and as .'
surplus. q credit OF six. twelve. ana s.,-
teen months. FOR negotiable notes
ing interest from date OF SALE it
cent, 20 be- secured on the proper
deed OF trust. unless the parties
terest shall at the hour ~ sale. "'
other terms for The said surplus.
Ia &c RIO. STILES Trust
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
POSSIBILITIES OF TIE WEATHER.
a storm is on the Way-Disappenr-
ance of the SNOW.

"There is a fair-weather area in the
Northwest" said Weatherman Evans to
a Dispatch reporter yesterday, land in
the Central Gulf a storm of considerable
energy. The storm area seems to be
moving eastward, and is causing cloudy
weather as far north as Tennessee and
rain in the Gulf states. The weather for
this vicinity will depend upon the move
ment Of this fair weather area and the
storm The probabilities are in favor OF
the latter. If the storm continues 10
move at its present rate of progress I'm
the direction now indicated, il will cause
snow or rain in Virginia within twenty
four hours. The approach of the storm
will be Indicated by a rise In tempera-
ture"
The snow disappeared very rapidly from
the streets of the city yesterday. and in
the main thoroughfares was converted
into black mud AT midnight the tenn
porature gave rise TO the suspicion that
the latter Of Director Evans's alterna-
tives would be fulfilled.
There was some thin ice in the river
yesterday morning, and the city tug was
engaged for awhile In clearing the chan
mel. Two small boats and the machine
engaged in unloading coal from the barge
which is sunk in the channel OF the river
broke from their moorings. but Were re-
covered by the city tug and the tug Olive
Branch.
The steamer Pocahontas came up in the
evening on time. and reported that the
channel was clear and no ice at all In
the river. No other boats were due here
Yesterday was grounding day. and
according TO the traditions there should
now be forty-two days Of bad weather
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
SURPRISE TO REV. DIR. MENZEL.
He il Given n Reception and POUND
ing by His Congregation.

Rev. DR.. Paul L. Mcneil the pastor Of
ST. Johns German Lutheran church, VINO
mas Just returned from tour OF the
Holy Land, was rendered surprise party
by the members of the congregation last
evening. and besides furnishing the Rev
erend Doctor with a genuine surprise, a
pounding was administered To him,
though not OF a corporal nature.
When Or. Mcneil arrived here sunday
morning he expressed surprise al the
beautiful decorations In the church. and
he was then told that he would have
week Of surprises. and this promise has
been literally carried out thus far. Last
evenings surprise was, however, the most
ENJOYABLE OF the week. While the enter
tainment was given by the entire congre-
CATION. II was attended TO and arranged
by the ladies OF the Tabea Society and
the Frauer Verein, and TO them Is largely
due the success OF the occasion. though
To Mr.. H. G.. Miller. the president OF the
congregation. is much due.
Mrs. Hassel was the chairman Of the
Tabea Society Committee. and the ladies
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
CATARRH OF STOMACH.
a Pleasant, simple, But safe ana Ell
fectual Cure for II.

Catarrh of the stomach has long been
considered the next thing to incurable.
The usual symptoms are a full or bloatng
sensation after eating, accompanied some
times with sour or watery risings. a for
nation of gases, causing pressure on the
heart and lungs and difficult breathing;
headaches. tickle appetite. nervousness,
and a general played out. languid feeling
There is often foul taste in the mouth,
coated tongue, and If the interior Of the
stomach could be seen it would show a
Shiny. infamed condition.
The cure OF this common and obstinate
trouble is found in a treatment which
causes the food TO be readily, thoroughly
digested before II has time 10 ferment and
irritate the delicate mucous surfaces OF
the stomach. To secure prompt and
healthy digestion is the one necessary
thing TO do and when normal digestion
is secured the catarrhal condition Will
have disappeared.
According 10 DR.. Harlanson the safest
and best treatment is TO use after each
meal a tablet, composed Of Diatase, Asep-
tic, Pepsin, a little Nux, Golden Seal, and
fruit acids. These tablets can be found at
all drugstOres under the name Of Stuart s
Dyspepsia Tablets, and not being a patent
medicine can be used with perfect safety
anu dSSNl dllNt AlldL utdlAAg hHHtlllf anu
thorough digestion will follow their regu-
lar use after meals.
Mr. y. J. Booker. Of 271O Dearborn
street. Chicago, H., writes "Catarrh Is
a local condition resulting from a neglect
ed cold in the head whereby the lining
membrane OF the nose becomes nhamed
and the poisonous discharge therefrom
passing backward into the throat reaches
the stomach. thus producing catarrh of
the stomach. Medical authorities pre-
scribed for me for three years for catarrh
of stomach without cure but to-day |
am the happiest Of men after using only
one box OF Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
/ cannot find appropriate words TO express
my good feeling. ] have found flesh. APP
petite. and sound rest from their USE
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the safest
preparation as well as the simplest and
most convenient remedy for any form OF
indigestion, catarrh Of stomach, bilious
ness sour stomach. heartburn, and bloat-
ing after meals
Send for little book mailed free, on
stomach troubles. by addressing Stuart
Company. Marshall. Mich. The tablets
can be found at all drugstores.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
THREE FAvORITEs WIN.
sixty-First Day Of the Crescent city
Racing.

NEW ORLEANS. February 2.-Sixty-
first day. Crescent City winter meeting.
Weather fine; track fast Three favorites
won.
First race-six furlonss-Jim Gore g ia
81 won. Water Crest az to 1 and to u
second. Prince Harry "a to % third Time,
1I41-4.
Second race-seven furlongs-sir Florian
q to p won, Our Mel g 70 ! and to u
second. Beckon 90 to u third. Time,
1914.
Third race-one and one sixteenth
mlles-Sea Robber e to % won, Donation
q to 1 and 3 to p second, Amber Glints
05 TO II third Time, :52.
Fourth race-one and three sixteenths
miIes-Debride Q3 to 81 won. sensational
d5 to and TO u second, Sister FOX
to u third Time, 1851.
Fifth race-one mile-Fanlight q 20 u
won. Star OF Bethlehem Is to l ana 3 to
p second, Banquo /. dS to u third Iihe
1:43 IA.
Sixth race-one and one slxteehtn
mies-Tenby G TO p won, Sister St sc
Is to and to i0) second, Kallitan oo L
u third. Time, 1:43 IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
LEXINGTON.
Lecture on the Treaty-Candidntes
for Office.

LEXINGTON, VA. February 2.-(Spe-
cial)-Hon William L. Wilson, president
Of Washington and Lee University, at
the regular Wednesday morning gather
ing of the students in the university
chapel spoke upon the treaty between
the United States and Spain. He dwelt
upon each section of the treaty as he
had carefully examined il while visiting
Washington recently His elucidation
and explanation Of the differences between
the peace commissioners i'm regard
to the use Of certain words gave much
light upon the subject and the reason
for the long session of the commission.
He also spoke briefly on the present cOndi-
tions I'm the various countries in the Old
World and made mention of the fact
that the Liberal party in England would
soon be out of existence. He concluded
his lecture by an invitation 10 the students
to a reception at his home, Tuesday eve
ming. February 7th, from 10 to y.
Several new cadets have entered the
Virginia Military Institute for the haf
session lust commenced. All Of the first
class have returned. with the exception
Of the one from Colorado, and he Will
return In a few days.
4 memorial communion tablet is TO be
placed I'm the Presbyterian church here,
bv the Kings Daughters OF Lexington,
i'm memory Of Mrs. Sadie McCorkle Bop
pel. who was an active member while
living here She went with her husband,
Rev. c. j. Boppel, 10 AngOm, Africa. rs
missionary. and died of African-fever
last fall. after being there a short time.
The thermometer for the past two nights
has ranged as low as degrees be-
low zero. which is the coolest weather
experienced so far this winter. In one
section Of the county the thermometer
was reported 10 be 9 degrees below.
with the spring elections four months
off candidates have begun 20 enter the
field for the numerous offices 10 be then
filled. There are six magisterial districts
in the county, each OF which elects a
commissioner Of the revenue, and so far
i'm four OF the districts, there are just
twenty-five Democratic candidates. In
one alone there are nine for the one
office The other TWO districts are yet
10 be heard from.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
Complimentary to DIR. L.. y. Foster

Resolutions adopted by the Teachers
Association Of Mathews County,
Having learned with deep regret that
Or. J.. ). Foster our efficient ana popular
Superintendent Of Public instruction, has
received an appointment that will remove
him from our midst. and so sever his
pleasant and useful connections with our
school system: be It. therefore.
Resolved. by this association in extra
session assembled, That. !. We deeply
deplore the fact that DR.. Foster is 10
leave his work in this community and
remove 10 another field Of usefulness.
3 That we. by this official act. do beg
leave to express 70 him our regret, and
offer to him our earnest wishes and
heartfelt prayers that his career Of use
fulness may simply be changed and not
impaired. and that in his new work and
location he may prove as efficient and
successful as has been his connection
with our schools.
g. That the secretary of this association
be directed to send a copy OF these reso-
buttons 10 Dr. Foster, and record the same
uDon the minutes of this association.
J. ID. HARRIS, President.
Tassie O. Pugh Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03

associated with her were ~ ph,i,ins
siar,ung willism Rehling. c. II. fhi', ,pp,
" IIndner. A. volkman, oeorse .ha
III. =, and william Rothert VI .no
T ~" yerein Committee Mrs Lou,'
Euler was chairman, and the iaa'es SER
49,. LII, ber were Mesdames j. I. brauei'
Ms pr,l, c. T. Loehr. and p. Deitz.
Tbese ladies served refreshments during
,ba evening. and personally saw 10 IL Una.
an nresent enjoyed themselves 10 tne
limit DIR Mcneil was escorted into ,ne
ran,, nc Mr.. Miller. and when he saw the
arrav of presents which had been pro-
,ided for him by the members OF his CON
creeatlon he was speeches.. Mr.. Miller
made a short speech In German express
sive Of the love of the congregation lor
their pastor and DR.. Mcneil AFTER re-
covering his voice. replied, though quite
briefly. He explained that he was over
come. ,,.a
After this all formalites were dispensed
with. and while DR.. Mcneil wandered 10
and fro about the room shaking hanus
with his many friends, the refreshments
were passed around. Mr.. charles H.
Phillips rendered several vocal selectloIs,
and altogether the evening was most
ENJOYABLE one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
MIR. JOHN &. ROSS DEAD
"cii-hnown Young Carpenter Dies
suddenIy-Othcr DeafhS

MT. John q. Ross, a well-known car
penter, died quite suddenly last night At
. o'clock at his residence. No. 4 east
Leigh street. He had been sick for about
three months, but heart-disease deyeloped
and haStened his end. Deceased was 20
years OF age, and had worked for Mr.. T.
Sltterding for several years. He was a
member Of st. Mary's Beneficial and So
!. clal Union. a wife and several small
children survive him. The ARRANGEMENTS
Tor the funeral have not been made.
The death Of Miss Esther Rose SCOTT
Whlch occurred Wednesday at the resi-
dehce OF her father Mr.. Thomas A. Scott.
cast gloom over Church Hill. Miss
Essie was just 70 years old. and was
greatly beloved by large circle of de-
voted admirers. The funeral will take
place from the residence. No. 2G0g east
Grace street, this afternoon. The ser
wees VIII be conducted by Rev. j. Calvin
stewart, and the remains will be taken
from the Chesapeake and Ohio Broad.
street Station on the 2l5 T. NJ. train 10
Cleveland, o., for interment.
Mrs. Sarah \. Tucker died Wednesday
az her home, No. 1907 north Twenty-ninth
street. Her funeral will take place To-
morrow afternoon at o'clock.
Inc funeral or Mrs. y. 5. Reichtenbach
Will take place from Grace-Street Ran
tlst church This afternoon at = O'Clock
The services will be conducted by Rev
Or. William e. Hatcher the pastor. as
sisted by Rev. j. b. Hutson, of Pine
Street church. The pall-bearers will be
Messrs. l.. G. Evans, Z. \. Lowry. J. b
Shultz, j. c. Redd. a. j. Winston. n. c.
Cobb, J. \. Pitts, and J. II. Gathwrieht
the interment will be made at Holly.
wood. Mrs. Reichenbach was in her 4qfh
year, ana leaves "A husband and one eis
ter.
The funeral Of Mr.. Robert II. Godsey
took place from Grace-Street BaDtis,
church yesterday afternoon al $50 O'clock
AZ 3 o'clock Mr.. Christopher =. GIN wa.
laid 10 rest. and an hour later the fune.
rails Of Miss Ellen V. Clash and Mr.. Chris.
tian Erhardt took place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
WILL APPOINT MONDAY.
Gov. Tyler VIII Announce Selection
of \cNyport News Heaith Officer.

The appointment TO the position Of
Health officer of Newport News Will be
announced next Monday.
Governor Tyler stated last night that
he was resolved that this week should
end the agony. He is now waiting for
one Of the candidates to reply TO an at
tack that has been made upon him; other
wise ne would announce the appointment
at once.
Two large delegations from Newport
News were TO see the Governor yester-
day. one IN the interest of DR.. Jones, the
other to advocate the claims of DR.. War
riner. Nineteen gentlemen composed the
first delegation, and for two hours pro-
badly they urged upon the Executive the
wisdom of reappointing Or. Jones. The
Warmer delegation did not consume
quite so much time, but the Governor
was n hungry man when IL went away,
if delay Of an hour or more IN getting 10
his luncheon can make him hungry.
The state Board of Education Will meet
next Wednesday TO elect successor 10
DIR. i. S Foster as superintendent OF
schools of Mathews county The candi-
dates are Mr. w. +. Fitchett. a promi-
nent merchant and Businessman. and
Ut. IHOUldS D. lAiilNf '@N-a'N'i' A'A'NN 80
Of Schools.
Hon. George w. Koiner. Commissioner
of Agriculture has appointed Mr.. T..
Bruce Chesterman, Jr., the well-mown
young newspaper man of this city, 10 the
position of clerk and stenographer in his
Office, created by the Board OF Agricul-
ture at its meeting Wednesday. Since
last spring the force I'm the Department
of Agriculture has been greatly reduced,
one chemist, two inspectors, and mes
senger having been dispensed with. With
so much additional work thus thrown
upon the office force a stenographer be
came a necessity. Mr.. Koiner has also
been receiving many letters recently from
the North and West making inquiries re-
garding Virginia land. He says all his
time could be consumed I'm replying "a
these letters alone.
DR. Robert Frazer. president OF the
State Female Normal School, held Ions
conference with DR.. Southall, State SUI
perintendent Of Public instruction, yester
day regaring important matters connect
ed with the institution
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
Society NEWS AND GOSSIP.
Last of the DrawinG-Room Enter
card Party, &C.

Tho last OF the drawing-room enter
tainment given by Mrs Campbeh ana
Miss Pace took place yesterday afternoon
at the Pace mansion. This was a Rus
sian Evening and the poets, musicians
ona storv-tellers of Russia were set be-
fore the audience in a most arusuc man
ner DIR. Moore. of the Theological Semi
nary. read a selection delightfully."- ana
Miss pace and Miss Booker sang Russian
songs charmingly. Miss Dillard played
selections from Rubenstein exqulsitely.
This last evening was one of the most
delightful Of all. and all left regrettmS
that there will be no more
Miss Mary Donnan gave an elegant
lunch Yesterday at 2 o'clock. The table
was beautifully decorated with La France
roses and every appointment was eX-
quisite.
Miss Edna Forbes gave a large card
marty last night in honor OF her friend,
Miss Lee, who is staying with her
There was a meeting Of the George
Washington Memorial Association yester-
day az the residence of Mrs Enders Ro-
bInson. Arrangements were completed
for the grand ball.
Mrs. Bradley n. Johnson Mrs. Frank
Male. Mrs. i. H. McCulloch. Mrs. Lewis
Pendleton, and MIS-. Matthew Maury,
who are spending the winter at Mrs.
Duvaps 3OI east Franklin street, will be
AT home Thursdays in February from
to G o'clock.
Mrs. Gordon. wife of Commonwealth
Attorney Lindsey Gordon, Of Louisa is
visiting Mrs. Ernest Boiling, lOiI Floyd
avenue.
Miss Jennie Hughes entertained a party
OF friends very delightfully."- yesterday eve
ming.
Mrs. Gilbert gave a small luncheon AT
the Jefferson yesterday at 2 o'clock.
Miss Ethel BEDFORD gave a large card
party last night I'm honor OF her friend
Miss Alma Phelps, Of Baltimore, who IL
visiting her.
The Wednesday Card Club met last
night at Miss Bette Christians. II viii
meet tonight az Miss Fannie Bragg's.
The engagement OF Miss Estella Myers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
The RosenthaI Concert.

The appearance in this city of Moriz
Rosenthal is awaited win inois ri',o
usuaI interest. The concert he Is TO give
~ the Academy at the end of this month
will he generally recognized as the most
interesting musical event that mas oc-
cured here for several years. Inc qua.
rantee list, which is now at the store T'
N[essrs. walter ID. Moses & CO., mas al
ready been very largely subscribed
Rosenthal stands unrivalled in TINS ilelu,
and as IL IS evidently the thing ne mas
worked for most. it will be cheer1ully au-
mitted that he has come nearer 10 Iu do
filling a sought-for ideal than nave w.
men I'm 1900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
WANTED.


PROFITABLE WORK OFFERED
Agents in every town 10 secure subscrip-
tions 10 the Ladies' Home Journal and
the Saturday Evening Post. Good pay for
good work. We want agents 10 work
thoroughly and with business system 10
cover each section with our illustrated
little booklets and other advertising mat
ter. How we'll some OF our agents have
succeeded is told I'm a little booklet we
would like 10 send you-portraits OF some
Of our best agents, with the story Of
how they made IL pay. THE CURTIS
PUBLISHING COMPANY, Philadelphia.
Pa. 1a 24-1St
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
Property Transfers.

Richmond George f. Burchs admins
traitor 10 4. II. Peace, y feet on Thirty
third street, northwest corner Of Marshall,
1915.
John ]. and Jacob J. LANCE, their wives,
and Caroline and Henry Orth, heirs Of
Magdaline LANCE, TO Emanuel Hutzler,
81 feet on east side Of Fourth street be-
tween Broad and Marshall, $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
Evening of illustrated Song.

An entertainment will be given at the
Seventh-Street Christian church this eve
ming at o'clock for the benefit Of the
Home for Incurables. 1t is called an eve
ming of illustrated songs" and promises
to be fully worth the small price Of adj
mission, which also entities one to re-
freshments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
Prompt Payment.

Wednesday night Messrs. w. a. Blank
inship, W. c. Wells. and +. r. Butler Of
ficers of Union council, No. 81, Royal Ar
canum, paid 10 Mrs. Susan Avis Plant
Rady, widow of Charles =. Rady, $500
due her from the order. The papers we're
mailed from Richmond January 18th, and
the checks received January oath. but pay
ment was delayed on account Of Mrs.
Rady's being out of the city when the
check was received
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
Insurance Organizers Did Not Meet

There was To have been a meeting yes
terday OF a number of prominent bust
ness-mcn. whose purpose was 10 organ
lie a life-insurance company, but owing
TO the weather and other causes, only
about six of the thirty or more gentlemen
interested assembled az the Chamber OF
Commerce at the appointed time. and IL
was decided 20 adjourn over 10 some date
yet TO be'fixed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
The EndeavOrcrs' RaIiy'

The birthday Of the Young Peoples 90
clety of Christian Endeavor was cele-
brated at the Third Christian church last
night with appropriate exercises. There
was some good and spirited music, ana
addresses full Of encouragement Tor the
young people OF the organization were
delivered by Revs. John S. Sweeney and
s. r. Maxwell, Mr. Ed. n. Newman, and
others
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
Retail Crocers to Elect officers.

The Retail Grocers' Association was 10
have elected officers at its meeting helu
in Lee Camp Hall last night but owing 10
the small number Of members present, II
was thought best to defer this action I'M
iii next Thursday night other unimpor-
tant business OF a routine nature was
transacted. and the meeting adjourned
about 9 o'clock.