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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10
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Captain John r. B0yts. a former we'll
known resident OF this connty, died At
MS late residence on Forbes strest. Pitts
hurg. Monday morning, aged sixty
years The Captain bad suffered several
strokes Of paralysis during The past FIVE
years. bet pneumonia y as the immediate
cause Of death. He was confined to his
led for only few days.
Captain john a. Boyts was q son Of
Mr.. and Mrs Jonathan Boysts. boxh de-
ceased, Of near Frieaens. When war
raAs declared in 1861 be promptly resigned
ois position As clerk in the store Of II. A.
Sanner & Co. in this plscs, and went 70
the front As Captain Of Company c, 1921
heglment Pa. Vol He wzs wounded in
the battle before Petersburg. on the
morning of December Is. ISiz. aud was
assisted from the field By George Snyder,
OF this place. who WAS the drummer boy
Of the Company. he was hoa0rzbiy dis
caArg u from the SERVES on count OF
ais woand. when be returned u S0n-
ersst, and the following year was elected
% the Republican party % the ofice Of
Register and Recorder. in which capacity
he served for period OF three years he
~ss married in Is6J 10 Emily Soull,
eldest daughter Of Hon. Edward Seall.
Mr. aud Mrs Blyts removed 10 Pitts
burg in Is5s. where ths Captain engaged
10 business Ten years ago he took the
contract 70 bald a railroad running from
Cresson 70 Coalpors, Clsarfisld county,
aad upon the successful completion OF
tast WORK be served a. general manager
until the road w4s absorbed by the P. r
r. when he engaged in dealing N coal
lands.
Captain B0yts possessed executive abiI-
ity Of a high character, which, coupled
with his vide bnsinsss experience aud
mastery Of details combined 10 make
him successful man OF afairs- In his
home life he was a mos. courteous and
slnizble gentleman. snd possessed the
rare faculty Of making all who accepted
his generous hospitality feel that be was
indebted 70 them.
He was member OF the German
Lutheran Church, the Grand Army Of
the Republic and the Masonic Fr4ter-
uiEy.
he Is survived by his wife and by four
brothers, VIZ: Z. 3. Boyts. Of Connells-
vile; Josiah Boyts. OF QnemahOning
township, William Boyts. who lives in
The west, and Charles B0yts. Of Davids-
vile.
The funeral viii take place from the
5 & C. Station. upan the arrival Of the
l@07 train to-day Wednesday, Inter
ment viii be made in the Lutheran Gem
stery.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10
R.-. HIsk. &c. y.as.ry w...A.r.

Rev. ri Hicks in his forecast for JAnR-
AIRY says: The Sd TO 5,h are reac,ionsry
storm centres. accompanied by continued
c,oudiness and rain and sleet. attended
by high winds About the 81 10 5sh
rain viii turn 70 heavy slest and snow
norlhward, followed 10y high winds and
cold waves from the northwest The
cold j. expected U moderate during the
vulcan storm period, central on Oh to
llth, and more storms Of rain turning TO
snow in sections aoF1hwsrd viii travel
from west 70 east about the oh 10 l3th.
charging 70 much colder ove- most parts
OF the country.
Second Storm period from l5th to Eth.
ending in rain OF snow. followed by high
baromssrie pressure. stiff northwest
winds and cold. From l9-h 70 2si
warmer weather. followed by general
storms Of rain sad snow, the storms run
niny their coarse from west to east frnni
3sh 70 I'D The 35,h and Z7th are al the
centre Of rese;ioDary storm movement.
and raw. chilling weather viii likely
prevail The month will eud with storm
conditions brewing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10
sEw YEARS GIFT TO rzE PEOPLE
JohzstoEn Daily Democrat Reduces It's
ss5scripsiou Price.

ec3scrip-io Frice-
As New Years gif; 10 the people the
JohnstOwn Daily Democrat. on the II
day Of January. Iao0-ths New Year
announced that on and after that date is
subscription price would De > yer year
or l cent per copy.
This is reduction from The rate estsb-
lished July l. IssS, when conditions ere
sted by the war with Spain led the man
sgemsnt TO fix the subscription price Al
8 annually, or . cents per copy.
These coalitions have not materiall =
changed. bar Improvements made within
the last few months and more improve
nents 10 be made within the next few
weeks viii give the management Of The
Democrat greater facilities for the pabli-
cation Of daily newspaper on an eco
nomical basis and AZ the same time in
crease the standard OF its news service.
When the subscription price was raised
in July, ls9S, il was in the hope that the
increase would not have 20 be maintained
for a very long period Of time. and with
in few months following that time plans
were set on foot with the ultimate aim
OF restoring the old and popular suhserip-
ton rate. With the fine Improvements
installed during the year just closed, and
the improvements 70 be made soon, the
conditions created ~ the war will in a
large measure be overcome, 80 that the
Democrat may be Published proiilAbiy al
the low rate Of = per year, or cent 3
ooPy-
The Democrat has enjoyed wonderful
growth during the last few years until il
Is low regarded a. one Of the foremost
papers in the state, and it, reputation ex-
tends FAR beyond abe borders OF Pennsyi-
ysufa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10
FEsRuARY ELECTION.
Filing Eoziuasioa certiasatss for TOxn-
ship a.6 Bo-oagh 0fsssrs-

Filing EouiuEsisa certiasatss for Toxn-
skiP az6 B0-ough 01eerz-
What j. commonly called the spring
election, when township and borough
cfsoers are elected, j. held on lhs Third
Tuesday Of February. which viii be the
9a-h day OF the month, this year
In section ). Of the Act Of Assembly,
generally called the ballot Law. j. the fol-
lowing provision: Certificates OF BOtni-
nation and nomination papers for esndi-
dates for township and borough offiess
aud election officers and school directors
Ia the same. shall be fled with the eoun-
II commissioners 81 least J. and IS days.
respectively, before the day Of election.
In determining or reckoning any period
0f time mentioned ia this aet, the day
upon which the act Is done, paper filed
OF notice given. shall be excluded from.
and the day of election shall be included
in the calculation or reckoning
Il will thus be seen that the last day
this year. fJr fling certificates OF nomi-
nation for toEnship and borough ofioes
will be February = aud the last day for
cling nominAfion papers for the same
wiii be February B
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10
u. Last Z Rar Iarsauoa

i the Endoscope, which j. for the pur-
pose OF examining the interior Of the
stomach. Il is claimed. that with this in
strument. the treatment Of stomach trOab-
les viii be revolutionized. As il locates the
cause Of disease With due respect 70
science. however, would state that the
causes Of stomach troubles have been
known for the past fifty years, and ike
wise their cure. which is HOstetter's Stom-
ach B.iters. a medicine that mas many in
iiators. but no equals. Il cures dyspep-
sia, Indigestion, biliousneSs. constipation.
nervousness, Insomnia L also prevents
malaria. fever and agUs, and keeps the
bowels regular. When not feeling right.
take dose. It i the standard medicine
Of The American people. Look for Pm
vste Revenue Stamp over neck Of bottle
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10
R.n-hl-.sn Pnnsrr.

A primary election for the purpose Of
nominating township officers for Somer-
set township, viii bs held a. the court
house. on Saturday. January 2lch. be
tween the hours Of so'elOek a N. and s
O'clock D. m. Candidates viii please Iesve
their names. the Ofies flr which they de-
sire 70 be candidates aud the usual an
pouncsment lee al the Office 81 the som
erset HEzALD. on or before y O'Clock
noon. Friday. January ls-h-
JAMES l. WINTERS.
Committeeman.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10
Census E.uners,Ors.

Eseh person seeking appointment a.
census enumerztor must make a written
application 70 the supervisor for the dis
trici Of which be j. q resident, giving the
christian name and surname IN full I;
whether a citizen Of the United States or
not: present legal residence; sex and
color; age; place OF birth; the principal
fzcis % education and professional or bus
ines experience. including = statement
OF all national. state. county or munich
pal Offiees held et any time: nature Of
present occupation, II any previous ex-
perienoe in census work; physical con-
dition, and knOwIedge OF English and
Uther languages This application must
be made in the handwriting Of the sp-
pIieant throughout. and must bs certified
to - such The enumeration required
BY the ceDsGs act viii begin on the first
day Of June. 1900. and must be accomplished
within two weeks in all cities for which
500 inhabitants or more were reported in
Iss0. and in all other districts On or before
the first day Of July next thereafter. Il
will be necessary for each enumerat0r.
before entering upon his duties. 20 receiv e
= commission. under the hand Of the su-
pervisor OF the distriet 70 which he BE-
longs. and 20 take and subscribe an oath
or affirmation that be viii faithfully dis
charge al the duties required OF him un-
der the lzE-
The compensation 20 Be paid 70 emu
msrzfors = fixed By section Is oE the &C.
OF March ), lSs9. and a minimum rate OF
cents for each living iuhsbitznt. . cents
for each death. l5 cents for each farm. and
- cents for each establishment Of pro-
dneiivs industry Is provided for all sab
divisions where such allowances shall be
deemed sufficient In other subdivisiors
higher per capita rates are - Be paid. se-
eording % the difficulty of enumeration
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10
THREE BROTHERS
BURNED TO DEATH
Terrible Triple Catastrophe Satar-
day Morning. at Coal Ron.
Elk Lick Township.
FAREsIs AEscUED IUsr ~ TInE

4 horribls triple cremation occurred Al
an early hour Saturday morning IN the
mining town of Cosl Rar, three miles
frosn Salisbury Charles. Allan aud
Thomas Ssotf were burned 70 death aud
their parents. Mr. and Mr.. Siorr. barely
escaped alive. The beyS. y bn were IL
Is aud - years q sse respectively. were
sound asleep. when their elder brother.
who slept in the same room. arose aboui
Ehrse O'Clock 10 resume work in ihe
mine where he WAS employed on the
night shin He lsft coal oil lamp burn-
ing in the bedroom. and. going down
s-zirs. kindled fire in the kitchen stove.
After eating hsStily-pTepared breakfast
and filling bis lunch bucket be len the
house Shortly afterwards the Beighb0rs
were awakened by the cracking Of ere
and soon discovered that the Stott house
was seething mass OF flames Those
v no first arrived upon the scene thOug 4
the house was deserted Not a sign OF
life wss apparent. though BY that time
the flames were sweeping about the
house fdTioasly. Il Is supposed that the
dense smoke stupeded the whole family
Somebody kicked in the side door. and
knowing that the parents slept on the
firsf floor, dashed into their bedroom and
hurried them outside the burning build
ing.
Il was impossible TO attenp; 70 rescue
the boys, who slept upstairs. for the
flames had wrapped the entire second
story in impenetrsbIe cover. The agony
OF the watching and frantic crowd was
terrible Some yelled and some shrieked.
trying 70 sWsken the boys, but tha roar
Of the flames WAS louder than their cries.
Aud then when il was thought they must
have been dead for some time, several
half-smOthered shrieks came from the
fatal bedroom No one Of the victims
even hsd time 70 reach the windows amer
they SwOke. iOr almost instantly there
after the roof crashed in.
When the ruins had cooled the chzrred
bodies were found. one OF the brothers
apparently had never left his BED. From
the positions Of the other two they had
evidently been aroused just a second or
80 before the roof fell in. and barely had
time 10 stsgger toward the windows
when the fiery weight OF death crushed
down upon them.
The remains Of the three unfortunate
youths were tenderly gathered together
and placed in single coffin. Interneni
Wa made Sunday.
The cause of the fire is unknown. bat i
generally believed 70 have resulted from
the lamp left burning in the bedroom
occupied by the three boys having ex-
ploded.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10
sallO. so1 s.zs.rs skip.

PHILADELPHIA. jan s-The nine mea
who were indicted last week, ch2TgeZ
with impersonsting election officers
making fraudulent reiarns and staeinz
the bzIIot-box in the Thirieeuth divisios
Of the Seventh ward At the election for
State Treasurer in Sovetnber last. are
fagitives from justice. not one of them
answering % his name when the. esz-e
came up fOs :.-ial in the Conrt Of Quarter
Sessions to-day. The bail Of each de-
fsadznt was immediately forfeited and
warrants for their srrss; were issued
Up 10 late tonight none Of the aecasssi
men bad been Apprehended.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10
Per.ioa Field Ellargsa-

wAsHIxGToS. Jan. s-The Senate to-
day passed bill amending the pension
act OF ls90 Il provides that in case a
widow Of . soldier has resources from
which $50 year ! derivable she shall be
pensiOEable; that the bill does not apply
70 widows who have married former sol
diers since June q. isko and authorizes
the commissioner Ofpensions 70 oAggregs-s
the disabilities OF an applicant in fixing
his pensiOnable status till was also
passed providing thai = widows pension
shall commence with the application and
not at the date 0f the soldiers death. The
financial bill was not reached.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10
csrsuaption Tsrsstssss.

c. Unger. 3I2 Maple 81. Champaign
H.. writes i was troubled With hack
ing eough for year and thought had
the consumption tried a great many
remedies and was under the care Cf ply
sieizns for several months ] used one
bottle Of FOLEYfS HONEY and TAR
and il cured me, ard I have not been
troubled since. All Druggists
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10

Txs or three god F~rtie= TO join me in
the parch4Se Of /. 80 acres % ~enii-anthr@-
eite c-sal land in Arkansas COAI and land
have ben thoroughly examined BY me.
and This i one Of the chances OF a life
time. viii mees any persons interested
and give them full particulars This coal
! s,nolsieSs and almost so0tles<-
AsdreSs GEORGE ". KEMP.
Hzrnsdsville, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10
I.e.r,ss rors.Asp RspssL.saa Pris.ry.

J.Esrsoa Township Republican Primary.
Notice is hereby given n the Rspnbii-
can voters o. Jefferson township. thA, a
Republican primary election ~ili Be held
Al the schoolhouSs iu the village of Ba-
kersville for the purpose Of nominating
tosrnShip candidates 70 be voted fer az the
coming February election bstWeen the
hours of one and hvs O'Clock p m, on
saturday. January p. 1904
JonS SCRLAG.
Committeeman
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10

Remember that name when you want =
delicious. sppetizing. nnurishing food
drink 20 take the place Of ooffse. sold by
all grncers and liked by al who have
used IT, Grai1-O = made of pure grain. Il
aids digestion and strengthens the nerves.
II j no. sEimulsnt bat health builder
and the children a. well as the adults can
drink lt with great benefit Costs about
I ~ much ~ coffee i5c- and 2se. Def
package. Ask your grocer for Gnzin-O (.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10
Eoys.s Wanted

Elwood Webster. the veii-knOwu
horse dealer. viii be II Somsrset Aooat
the I6.h of January. aud viii remain
about ten aays 20 buy car load or two
OF horseS. from 4 90 70 years old Parties
having sueh horses for sale shOald bring
them 70 Somerset or communicates with
ths undersigned 81 Somerset
s u. SHOEMAKER
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10

stop Coughing. a. il irritAtes the lungs.
aud doesn't give them any chance 70 heal
FOLEY'S HONEY snd TAR cures
without causing strain IN throwing OF
the phiegIn like common cough expseto-
rants. AL Druggists
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10
x,,,s.sry s.,sw eos,

Having decidei 10 60 Out Of business.
7 viii close cat my entire stock Of Mil
Iiuery. Jewsiry and Notions Al prizes be-
low oosL A rzre opportunity
Ms X B. COFFRoTH.
Sonenset. Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10
Tined Five DOstoru.

Mrs. Frances L Sales, Of Missouri VAL
ley, Ia. writes she had severe kidney
trouble for years, had tried five doctors
without benefit. hut three bottles Of FO-
LEY'S KIDNEY CURE effected = per
feet cure. All Druggists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10

All costs due me as Sheriff Of Somerset
county have been placed in the hands OF
Deputy-Shsrif George M. Baker for col
lection Parties concerned viii please
cali upon Mr.. Baker and settle.
NJ. II. HARTZELL
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-01-10
Ninissrr stur. For Sale.

Having decided 70 90 out Of business.
I offer my entire stock ofMiIlinery gOods,
JeWelry and Notions for sale.
Ms. <. B. COFFRoTH.
Somerset. Pa.
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+ .,--kuosu and pop
grg del 81 his late
- lss. Wednesday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-04
Strikes Settled.

Buffalo, N. Y, March 4-Every man
on the New York Central Railroad who
was out has gone to work and freight is
being moved rapidly. Work was re
sumed this morning and an extra force
tas put on to get accumulated freight
jut OF the way. Strikes continue on the
other roads however. None of the
roads seem to be willing to pay the
rates granted by the New York Central.
Boston May 4-The strike of the
brewery engineers of this city has been
settled, the men securing the eight hour
day without reduction of wages. All
he breweries are in full operation this
morning.
Boston, May 4.-The New England
granite strike practically ended yester-
lay by the settling OF the trou lie In the
Yards at Quincy. Elsewhere the mar
ufecturers and journeymen have al.
ready made compromises and work has
been resumed.
Cleveland, o., May 4-The strike of
the Big Consolidated street railway EN-.
ploves, inaugursted nearly a year ago,
was declared of last night. The men
would make no statement except that
an agreement had been reached salts
factory to both them and the company.
The strikers will be taken back.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-04
THE WARM AFRICA.

1t is fairly certain that Gen. Roberts
is about to begin, or has begun, bis
movement to Pretoria. That this seems
to be fact ls corroborated by report
that well-informed circles in South Al
RIGA place the further endurance OF the
war at six weeks.
Lord Roberts is using his cavalry ef-
iectively in the checking of the Boer
advance. Col. Brosdwoo has reached
Isabelfontein, % miles to the north of
rhaba N'chu, placing himself between
the Beers at Brandfort and those east.
ward.
These movements combine to prove
that Lord Roberts will first cut of the
Beers and then advance upon the
Transvasl capital, which, with such ar
engagements as are completed, may
make its occupation as easy as that OF
BIoemfonteiD.
Continued fighting Is reported from
the vicinity of Brandfort, where the
British have thus far failed to scatter
the Boer forces, which are harassiDg
Lord aoberts's flank and rear. The
fighting is almost constant, and 1t seems
to be the purpose of the burghers to
make the early portion OF the main ad-
vance as difficult as possible. Accord
ing to Boer dispatches from Pretoria,
the British retired after sustaining
heavy losses at Thabs N'chu on
April 28.
Ex.Secretsry of State John W. Foster
believes that foreign interference may
yet come and bring Great Britain face
TO face with disaster.
Prices became buoyapt on the Lon
don Stock Exchange yesterday afer
dull opening. This Was due to variety
of rumors, all, however, requiring cor
frmation, including an important Brit.
ish victory In South Africa, the death
of President Kruger and the relief OF
Msfeking.
The Boer peace delegates have sailed |
from Rotterdam for New York on the |
steamer Msasdam,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-04
On to Pretoria!

London, May 4.-The long awaited
advance toward Pretoria ia at last un-
der way. Gen. Roberts today occu-
pied Brandfort, 81 miles north of Bloem-
fontsin, without much opposition.
OaIy the Irish-American contingent,
fighting with the Beers, resisted the
entry of the British into Brsndfort.
They retired before Hut'on's brigade.
The Boer army, which is under De
Iarey, retired in q northeasterly direc-
ion. The disposition OF the cavalry
shows that Roberts ia taking every pre-
caution to guard against flank attacks
on his long line OF transportation. The
disposition Of the Boer forces to meet
he aggressive British movement is not
clear, out 1t is apparent they are not
contesting Roberts main advance. Ii
is not known where they expect to
make their next stand although it lie
said they are prepared for stubborn
resistance to the British advance on an
sntrencbed hill south of Kroonstadt.
The monotony OF the British halt at
Bloemfontein Is ended today and stir
ring events are looked for.
The War Office gives the casualties at
Thsbs N'chu al d Jacobs Rus on April
20, 30 aud May l, as 4 killed, So wound
ed and four missing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-04
Berlin En- Eefe

Berlin, May 4.-Emperor Franz josef
of Austria, accomps MED by the imperial
suite, arrived at P0tsdam today. The
Emperor comes to attend the ceremony
Of the coming Of age OF the Prussisn
crown prince on Sunday. The Kaiser
met Franz Josef at the station end ex-
tremely cordial salutations were ex-
changed. They shook hands and kiss
ed each other on the cheek. The two
emperors then drove 10 the castle, es-
corted by the Household troops. They
were cheered by throng of over
200, 900 people who lined the streets and
exhibited unparalleled enthusiasm.
All Berlin js n fete on the eve of the
celebration OF the crown princes major
iy. The buildings, public and private,
are decorated with the national colors
Ct Germany snd Austria and numerous
arches have been erected throughout
the city. All the hotels are filled to
overlooking With strangers and guests
from all parts Of Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-04
FRIDAY EVENING. MAY 4, 1900.
ACCORDING to Congressman Grosve-

ACCORDING to Congressman Grosve-
nor of Ohio, the Presidents mouth
niece on the floor OF the U. S. House OF
Representatives, millions upon mill
lions of half-dressed vsgabonds" Will
compete with the lsboring people OF
this country If the Constitution shall go
with "the fag", and its provisions apply
to the people OF all the territory over
which this government has jurisdiction.
That is Just exactly what it will do,
and that is the reason that induced the
wiser men OF this country to oppose the
Spanish war and let Spain settle her
affairs with her rebellious subjects in
her own way, without the interference
of the United States. There are other
humanized, civilized and Christianized
nations besides this one, and If none OF
them deemed the alleged cruel tyranny
of Spanish rule sufficient warrant to
interfere In behalf OF Mr.. Grosvenor's
millions of "half-dressed vagabonds",
few intelligent people could understand
why this government should spurn the
advice of General Washington in order
to do so, and thereby to make the vaga'
bonds referred to free and equal citizens
of tbs United States and entitled to all
the privileges of any of their fellow
citizens, as the Constitution provides
they must and shall be. Hind, is worse
than fore, sight; and knowledge comes.
but wisdom fingers. However, impe-
rislism wins famous victories" makes
heroes OF Dewey and Skater, AND
9 atesmen of Hanna and the tricSster
for whom he bought the Presidency.
Bat it has also wrought ruin in the past,
and what has been. may be again.