Lcrcet HeraU . ...lril li. ijSSs J ..V- ;..,o.ri,uar'l'!:eTr in s: .roiiun ttywbcre else. .,-..n -b-in tlw dctotcd "'"t , ,.vrr ni'ni'l if physi- s ... i f ,i cure you. Trv IkiiJi's 1 e- . I-.i tVT v,fj !,irol!i're. ft) wnt, at it is well to .... -u. - - . . .V ... lll I ! 1 here. LJ:,ljrn e fra,e Moulding line ri-l"re I r Yasut-rWlt. of New York, in . Spam. " J ; :u " I' S. povcrument with known kb "Sawmill ' , birth to nine calves with- ,,ih asro they each v pveu i" f' i ,J.-.. to ... Vi.lr nroDOSes to I f,' herd at the county fair.- -,IenM cheap, Hon't let any OD -!CT o..,lAKISTOEE. :t 1 'V r t'K-,lt doibes-wriueer, '"h following: "I bought your '. .... Kin uiiruly pleiv-d T i'tKUgl't a lot of wood which t crw-n and unlit to burn. I !,ad ibr.-;Kb yur clothes V. I have u-od the wood for -ever since. I s3 tLings we can not u s by is "'all l'aper so cb S y lt it Cr nothing. I" e can uot understand heap? i ou ml you can no! i' b- of it l r a litua money . snyi'Kk's Art Store. -t vaili-iis Director aua i.ea ut ' Mat auction Wednesday . st-re i H t . ...1- . jrH T IHL C M. M"re, at Cohnar, near Tbi ak'brngiuff riJiouliMisly small lig-'"l.-re.-i-r.l-r which Mr. Moore is hivepaid ?7:'.'M ,,rouut only i as purchased by Robert tepresenting me lrt(,MVfM''S ran", vi --v- st I1 Wilkes as Iw.upht by W . C. jt'-.-t'on. of the Hollo Mead Stock jL'fc-ae.V'ead,N J., for V-ry inner inSoiiwrset county should f .Vure carriage, surrey, or buggy r.istoi'.y. 1'.. I- Simp"" bas the J.": line of vehicles of fie kind ever .-4) to the unty, and be has thetn jf-aatprb-es. U youd coir jetilion. t-m;a.liTwbo coliecta rent, iusur crI e.o, struck Lalrol. a fe days ago, tisuiK-ti Mrs. Oliver ScltnuHikerout -'"li He to'. J the woman that her t,X:.i had win him U the house th.it a. uunt of insurance J ui irirhoueli .lJ ejects and she hand- .rer the ". hen rcuiiHK)Ker ro armd to his borne in the evening and turned the facts bo sUrted out with a t,j,u interview the iswiudler, but the bi not yet ln apprehended. The k., iUen:pteJ tr defraud Mrs. Ains ubout of similar sum, but did not S ed. X,y.,a want to see the new shape Din-en-Ls iu queeusware? Snyder's Art &jst receive them. They are p ret -yn&i tliw-p. L'lbill. which h is Ijeen favorably re Ui tbe buise, becomes a law, ex-r-dtJerate soldiers w ho may hereafur KTtniarty days in the I'nitetl SUte oivornavv will I entitled to all the J hwriis pnnided for ex United States fc.oitTN iu the a-to! June ... cen Bil'j kiiowu as the "dependent pension r," Tiie bill as originally introduced jprfiy prowded a.s an inducement for lit 1'iiioii veterans of the late war to en is for the war with Spain that enlist-ectii-ii!d not operate to stop pensions being drawn, but the committee ik'jfht the ex Confederate veterans .:d alo make desirable recruits, and amended as above. by n t buy your Wall Taper at home? L y.m have a roll left, we will take it t-k: if you need an extra roll, you can get it. There are hundreds of arm ies to select from at SNYDER'S ARTSTORt- Bniae William Howard, a well kimn young farmer of Birmingham, Chter county, is alleged to have been t3!ie to resist the temptation to kiss tusir.y Mrs. Annie Carson, he was ar wted ami held in floO bail to answer at quuiei session court. At the hearing be- !"re M:igitrate Rupert, M rs. Carson al lced that Howard had gone to her home tm-iness, and, finding her husband tit!& embraced and kissed her. Not fttaBtinR the fact that she threatened "let his wife," she alleges that hekiss- i ber the second time, which made her "Srr, and caused her to bring this pros :ien. "Lif.ie Colds." Thousand cf lives sac- e cry year. lr. Wood's Norway 'a Syrup cures little colds cures big fiit'n, down to the very verge of con- .ff.ird A Kuykendall'sopeningof mil- l otrry g.mds, on Thurslay, Friday and lurday, was a popular euccess, if sue '"can bej'.idged by the number of ladies If visited theirstoreon that occasion and frm tli re-n irks after wards hsird on the tre-ts. Kiab;rate preparations had been EL for this event ami the display was Beverly connived and artistically carried "A- Three rooms on the second tlKr of larir fV.ablixlimeut are devoted exclu nly to millinery goods, and here all of U (-nations in the way of feminine bead- t-sir and ornaments are displayed in be "wrtrg profusion. An iiiMtalion is 'i;nlcj to the ladies ef ibe county to '"ii this dcpaitment at all limes, lielh- w.iii- olject is to purchase or not. Miss turn spangler bas charge of the millinery wpiitme lit. Even-body wants a Slop Jar with ie. Kasy to baudle. You can get them Ssypkr's Art Stork. "n Monday evening the LsbaJieoom Pny ppslucjd "Cuban Justice," astir- ng patriotio comedy-dr ma in 3 acts. "Tie Medley of the Maine," composed by tue Libadies and dedicated to the vet "Msof Bedford, was sung for the first The old soldiers were admitted fretid ereatlv enioved the treat. Oa T'Jusjay evening "lugomar" was the at- "i-lion. This popular pUy was very prettily produced by these premier per- raiera. e)a Wednesday evening Faust I'resented in such a masterly man- r, KsTtiiipanied with splendid eleotii etTr-ts, as to call forth exclamations of 'miraiion, surprise and delight from e audieuce. Never before has Bedford u ojiportunity of witnessing a series f u-h excellent entertainments. The -'euioers or the LAbauie company are nuishe.1 adore aud actresses. Bedford Xhenbove troupe is playing at the Som- n-K ii pera House this week. i. A. K o-mrades w ill be admitted free Thursday TUe delinquent taxes of Somerset Bor Sh, for Is-.iG. will be collected by process of law, if doi paid on or before April i".lh. iiKin- kuowing themselves in arrears are ';ueU(l uot lo take this notice as a bluff W. M. Sen rock, CoL Ex -Senator T. V. Cooper, who an Kninced himself as a candidate for Gov r,r about a month ago ou bia platform v'l uarinony and business equality, has withdrawn from the field, owing to his "'imection ae president w ith the iusol vtut Uuaraniors' Insurance Company. Mrs. P. A. SH'.-1I h-s pine to I'itts'o::r fr intdici-l treatment. M. and M rs. K nory '.Vardei'., f)f Jidins-to-A-u are guests al t'a-3 h nu of Judro I). J. Horner. letters, a.l.iiesscd to Flora Shtvilia and l. K. Wright remain uncdiod f..r ul ibu t ollico. Iu?r ni:ty not have I teen a perfis.-t dy, but U was o near perfection that U'necoild ccn plain. Ilegular argument court cmveno-l at IU o'clock yesterday morning, Judge Iymgenoiker prosiding. Rev. J. F. Sboarer, of Coiudioborken, Pa., arrived in town yesterday, and will spend several days among bia Somerset friends. After spending ten days at the borne of his parents in this place John II. Beerita returned Monday afternoon to ieUys burg, where be is ttn 'ing eoliege. Mr. D. L. Siylnr and Miss Ljcy daafrbter of ex-J:ide and Mrs. ). P. Saaver, of near Kriedflns w ill be married at the homo of the bride's parents to mor row. Easter was observed in all of the local churches with tho usual f pecially prepar ed programs. Several of the churches were elaborately decorated with flowers and plants. Rev. Hiram King will conduct com ma!, ion services in the Lavansville Re formed church at 10 a. in. next Sunday. In the evening he will preach in bis Som erset chureh. John Short, a well-known resident of Rockwood died at bis res' letieo in that place on Saturday, 2 1 inst., from the ef fects of grippe. He was 42 years of age. His vifo and several children survive. Wilii im Rink,:be well-known Jenucr to nship Klockdoaler, recently disposed of two tine Aberdeen. Angus steers to a Johnstown bute'uer. They wore two-year-olds and averaged over l.'5.V) pounds. Mr. William 11 Griffith, of Cumlerlaiid, Md., who was a guest of Mr. Abuer Mc- Kiuley ut the timeof the President's visit i Somerset List fall, ha been appoiuted National bank examiner for Mary land. Mr. Isaiah Flick, of Milfrd township, and Mrs. Florence Miller, of Middle cretk township, were united in marriage at the boine of the bride's sister, at Trent, on Sunday, April l'Xh, U3v. A. B. Miller oPiiciatiug. The trout season opens on the 13ih, aud already a number of local anglors are getting their rods and tackle in shape preparatory t visiting the mountain streams in the neighborhood of Bakcrs- illeand Conlluence. Ail indications point to there being un usual activity in tna building lino bere alxuts during the spring and summer. Already a number of private residences are under way in town, and it is announc ed that several cotlsg'S will be erected on Tayman HilL Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Patton and two bildren, of Pittsburg, arrived in towu during last week and are guests :lt the home of Mrs. Patton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John U. I hi. Mr. Patton is slowly recovering from a severe attack of typhoid fever. The attempt on the part of a handful of fakirs," iu view of the events of the past nine months, to hold up County Chair man Berkley Monday afternoon, was a brazen but rather humorous affair. We hope to find space in which to give full particulars next week. Mr. . B. HelHoy went to Pittsburg Wednesday to superintend the building of a handsome residence wnien s son ClitUon is erecting in the sub urbs of K.igewood. Wheu the residence ;s completed Mr. HelTIoy with his family will move from Berlin to ritlsburgand occiipy the house with bis son. Berlin Record. Col. Fred. D. Grant, New York.abt week, delivered a letter to the president. asking him to appoint his son, Ulysses S. Grant, a cadet to West Point. The letter was written by Gen. Grant in l!s and endorsed by Gen. Sherman in lSsT asking tht Gen. Grant's grandson be appoiuted when he attained the age of 10 years. Bicycle tires had better lie kept dry, for moisture makes them tender. It is a fact wellkowuto rubber gods manufactur ers that the best tires suffer most in rainy weather. Rubber, when cut in a fae-tory to shape and size, is always wet with w ater aud the finer the quality of the sto;k the easier it cuts. Therefore wheel men better take no chances by riding on th9 w.et walks. Lt thetn house their machines until the roads dry up. The published report that Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Van near will leave this place and lake up their residence in Iigonier, u incorrect. Mr. Vannear will continue to reside iu or near Somerset. He owns two or three valuable farms in Somerset towasbip w hich he will cultivate, and be also owns a large timber tract back of Jeur.erv which he proposes to cut dur ing the year and plac the lumber on the market. Reports from various sections of the county are conflicting in regard to the damage sulTered by fruit trees by reason of the extreme cold weather of last week. In a few sections it is reported that apples and cherries suffered to such an extent tfcat these crops will not be more than one-half as large as usual, while from other sections comes the report that fruit trees of all kinds never appeared more pro-.ni.siug than at present. Rev. J. II. Sutherland, formerly pastor of the Somerset Presbyterian church, but more recently of New Cumberland, West, Va.. was last week nominate.! by Presi dent McKinley for the position of Chap lain iu the IT. S. Army. Rev. Sutherland had been an applicmt for the consulship to Jerusalem, and it was understood that be h id been slated for that appointment. w hen the Presideut found it expedient to send another mn to represent this gov ernment iu the holy land. Artist Hetzel, who recently purchased the Noah R berts f;irm, with the mein- lK?rsofhis family, is at the Hotel Van- near, whe.-e he will remain until the im- I rovetne its now being made to the suni m r bom?, hive besn eo:nrleteX The I: tx'rts farmhouse will lie transformed iulo a picturesque country swat as rapid - lv as possi'jle. It is delightfully located. fsir miles south of town, in the midst of one of the in st rug id an 1 naturally beaulirul ser.ious of the xunty. S i tn u el Crousrt, liua:n-i for ths Wes- ern Union Telegraph C rup my in this place, ail Mis Hi, d nUter of Mr. and Mrs. Ja-iiss Sh lifer, were united in mar- riajreatthe h i:ns of lbs bride's parents al ti o'clock Ust Wednesday evening. Rev. Hoover of tho Lithera i church, oilloiat ing. Shortly afler the cerenuny Mr. and Mrs. Crouse repiirod to the pretty new home the groom bad previously furnished f.wthe reception of bis bride Mr.Crouse is a genial geii'demio, who has made many warm friends since he became a residentof this pla, while his bride is an a-uiable and popular young lady. The refreshing spectacle of an auction, at which lot of couuty property w old to the highest bidders, was w itness ed in front of the oourt house, Friday afternoon. The result of the sale added some twtnty-fiveor thirty dollars to" he coi'.t resources, but better than that it was notice to the taxpayers that the county commissioners will hereafter, in their capacity of guardians of oouuty property, discharge their duties aiseord ing to law, and not follow the example of ex -Commissioner Shuber. ' As noted last week council for the Rod dy boys are circulating petitions in be ll tlfof their clients "bo are sentenced to be banged on the 2t'ih inst. The petitions are of Ihrte or fsir dilfrent kinds, one asking for pardon, another for commuta tion of the death sentence to life impris onment, and a third asking for either or both. Tue petition asking for commuta tion of sentence is being more numerous, ly signed than any of the others. Mean, white Sheriff Hai-fxU is making all necdssary preparations to carry the death etulence into eff-ft. A HOPE 0? THS E02DTJ FALLS. Oaa of tio Strongest Pillar in Their Plea for a Parian Crubtd. Johnstown Tribune, Weli'si'-iy. Notary lUuicl I. Parsons t"k dc;swi tions at bis eniico here todiy m lx hcif f Janus and John il-sldy, Iw ica iu-vi-ttsl cf ibu msrdcr of Iivi 1 Rerkey. late of Paint Township, Somerset Cun ty, and sentenc-d to be put to death at tho Somerset Jail Tuesday, April 2H,h, and one of Hie strongest points iu their plea for a pardon was exploded. Attorney I. C. Cdborn, cf Somerset, represented the Commonwealth, and F. P. Tyjartin, K-., appeared in the iuterest of the Roddy. The first witness called was M iss M innie Reager, alias Annie Stewart, who said her borne was formerly in Blairsville, but is now at the residence of John Roddy, iu the Fourteenth Ward, this" city. She swore that George Rager, aged weuty-oiio years, t-dd her not long ago that be, Harry O'llaia, and another man were the persons who murdered David Berkey on the night of June 2, lS.i. A l.-lter received in March by Attorney Cuff roth, of Somerset, from an unknown party was placed in evidence. It staled that Ibe writer and two others were the persous w ho murdered Mr. Eerkey, and that they intended to put au end soon to some other Somerseters. Miss Reager recognized the handwriting as that of George Reager, who she said was either bet brother or cousin, she was not suro which. Attorney Colborn asked the witness if fcbe wrote the letter printed about the innccence of the Roddy lioys ia the Johnstown Democrat some lime ago, and she answered, "N'J." She said that J. A. Blotigh. a reporter of that paper. called, while she was serving thirty days in the Rbensburg Jail for disorderly conduct iu Ibe city if Johnstown, aud got the item for the paper. Sue admit ted that after she was liberal-! she told the story to Mrs. Nathan Swank, of Iron street, Johnstown. The second witness called was Mr. Ed ward H. Kiioe, Warden of the Kbensburg Jail. He took tho stand at 2:30 o'ebtek this afternoon. He was shown the let ter suppetsed to have been written by fleorge Reager and said that the writing of the epistle anl Reiger's signature on tho discharge docket at the j-ul are al most the same. He said Reager was com mitted to j lil on a charge of felonious as sault aud battcrr. Attorney Colborn asked the witness when George Reager was a prisoner iu the Ebensburg jail, and his answer was: "ile was adiuittol March 2S, K!, and was discharged June 2i:h of the same year. The Berkey outrage was committed June 2, !:.. No other witnesses were called, Mr. Martin stating that the other person who was to have testified bad taken ill aud was not ablo to be present. The Place to Bay Bread. Oa last Saturday I sold my stock of confectionery, etc., but will have my Bread, Pies, Cakes, Ginger Beer, Ginger Bread, Yeast, etc, for sale at the White Palaea Restaurant, Cook A Beerits build ing. A. R. r:j::u Eeath of Fraacii S. Weixsr. Francis E. Weiiner, a well-known citi- eu of this place died last Wednesday morning at tho residence of his eldest sou Frank M. Weimer. Deceased had been in bad health for several year., and some three mouths ago was soizsd with a dropsical aflliction which terminated in his death. He w as ft") years of nge and was a son of the late Frederick Weimer, who was one of the pioneer blacksmiths of this region. All of Frederick Wei- mer's three sons learned the blacksmith trade and for a period of perhaps one hundred years he and bissonsand grand sons havo been aitiinj the leading me chanics in that line in S imerseU Fraueis was a man of genial disposition and had many friends throughout the county who will be pained to learn of his death. He is survived by two sons and three daughters, his wife having died a few mouths since. The funeral took place Friday afternoon, the services being con ducted by Elder Mullendore, of tho Dis ciple church. Somerset Normal School Will open May Id, l"OS, and continue in session about 9 weeks. Accommodations for all grades. Special advantages for the study of higher branches. Teachers: D. W. Seiheut, N. E. Berkey, O. J. KREllEtt. Mt. Moriih Item. Wm. Hemmir.gcr, late of Jenuer town ship, has become a citizen of this place, he having purchased the Benj. Stern farm. Mr. Stern has leased the "Ankeny" farm. Frank Miller, who will be rememliered as the obliging and efficient clerk in the Register and Recorder's ollice during the term of his brother Jacob S., has pur chased the homestead of the late William Willis. Charles Dobsoli, w ho left for the west about mid-winter, has returned home. After several months vacation the Hor ner Lutheran Sunday School has re-opened. Miss Anna Lohr bas gone to Johnstown where she w ill spend the summer. The sugar season just past was uot up to the average, ouly a!Kut a half crop being harvested. Philip Maurer, who enjoys a local reputation as a weather prophet, has added a feather to his cap, as be.predie ed that the crop would be a comparative failure and be aud bis brother failed to open their sugar camp. The Foat Leal:, at TTiual. It is a matter ofirenoral comment that Tho Pittsburg Post leads all its eouieni poraries in the printing of the news, and it has maintained its reputation in the past few weeks while the war clouds were gathering. The Post not ouly pub lishes the bast and most accurate reports, but gives them in the most logical and attractive style. t In this respect, as in all others, The Post took tho lead. Knviom competitors have ridicules! The Post for its up Ui-date aud original makeup, but one by oue they j are uropping iuiu tuo uw.w.nu mm im itating The Post in typographical appjar anoe, Tho Pot is glad to see this, aud will endeavor to set a lively pace, as it always has doue. Not only bas The Pittsburg Post led in tho publicaii n of domestic news, but it has all the news sources of Europe guard, ed by watchful, trained correspondents. The result is apparent. Keep your eye on The Post when war breaks out. It wilKcjntinue to the high fctandard already set op. All the news 11 the time, carefully edited and attract ively printed. Ask your newsdealer for the daily Post, or subscribo for it by mail, f JOd per ear; with 2i page Sun day issue, $j 00. Address. The Post, Pittsburg, Pa. Circulation department. 0a. Leo to Xike 8tartling Statement. Representative Lorrimer, of Ilihiois, is authority for the statement that General Lee will make some startling disclosures before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations when be arrives regarding Ibe conspiracy to blow up the Maine. It was announced yesterday that General Lee would be called before the Committee, but the nature of the testimony expected from biui was not disclosed. "I under stand that General Lee is to supply the missing link in the testimony," said he. "My information is that Captain Sigsbee is in possession 6f the facts, but does cot feel al liberty to give them until the per son who gave tbciu lo him releases hi in : from the secrecy imposed. That person, ' I understand, is Gaueral Lee." HcKISLJ.Y'3 CLTIMATUX TO EJHOrE. Ferroaal Writes Statement fiom tho Preiident. President McKinley on Thursday made his first otii.'iat statement on Ibe Spanish question. N-lbin more important 1ms t.ikcn U:-e to show Ibe Adminisiral ion's sHm!-Mii(f(.'i!i4 iKC:Mnvn issue iH-twcen Spaiu and the United States. The Presi int was formally approached ly the Powers the great strength of Europe adiing for peace and tho ro-establishment of order in Cuba. Mr. McKinley declared that ho had de termined to stop the shocking warfare in Cuba in endeavoring to "fulfil a duty to humanity by ending a situation, the in definite prolongation of which has be csme insufferable," This answer was perfectly understood by those to whom it was addressed, and afterward by Congress and by all who read it, as it will be by the country and the world, as declaring that the time had CJiue for the United States to intervene utiles Spain should make peace by yielding. The answer had been read and approv el by the Cabinet. powers' act extraordinary. An Ambassador from one of the Powers stated that the presentation was without a parallel In history; that it was the first and only time that the six great nations of Europe, represeutiug, in theaggregate, the power of civilization, had united ia this solemn manner to secure the peace of the world. It was, this high authority stated, a movement historical in charac ter, and one fitting to occur on the advent of the twentieth century. The Powers represented wore Great Britain, Russia, Germany, France, Aus tria and Italy. Great Britain would nrt have joined in this presentation had '.n- tervetition or mediation been the object ; it was limited to a desire for peace be tween Spain and America and order in Cuba. TUK PRESIDENT'S rinMATVM. The Ambassadors understood before they went that tho Presideut held that the peace-making must now come from Madrid, since he had exhauftsd all his diplomatic resources, and really sought to have bbu put this Into oillcial and public utterance, o that they could send it b their Governments, as they imme diately did, to aid them in their efforts with the Spanish Government, which was formally approached by the Ambas sadors and the great Powers at the same time. ADDRESS OF THE POWERS. Arriving at the White House, the rep resentatives of the Powers were ushered into the Blue Room, and there were re ceived by i resident McKinley. After a social exchange and mutual well wishes, tho Ambassadors, Minister and Charges, speaking through Sir Julian Paucefote, the British Ambassador and dean of the Diplomatic Corps, dolivered to the Presi dent an address in Fiench (the court lan guage of tho world). Sir Julian read an English translation, as follows: "Mr. Presideut: We have been com missioned by tho Great Powers of Eu rope, whom we represent hers to-day, to approach your Excellency with a message of friendship and peace, at the present critical juncture in the relations between the United States and Spain, and to con vey to you the sentiments expressed iu the collective note which I have the honor to place in your hands." PEACH AND ORDER IS CUBA. The collective note is as follows: "The undersigned representatives of Germany, Austria-Hungary, France, Great Britain, Italy and Russia, duly authorize! iu that behalf, address in the names of their respective Governments a pressing appeal lo the feeliugs of hu manity and moderation of the President and of the American people in their ex isting differences with Spain. "They earnestly hope that further ne gotiations will lead to an agreement which, while securing the maintenance of peace, will afford all necessary guar antee for the re establishment of order. "The Powers do not doubt that the hu manitarian and purely disinterested char acter of this representation will be fully recognized and appreciated by the Amer ican Natiou." AMERICA'S REPLY. The President replied as follows: "The Government of the United States recognizes the good will which has prompted the friendly communication of the representatives of Germany, Austria-Hungary, France, Great Britain, Italy and Russia, as set forth in the ad dress of your Excellencies, aud shares the hope therein expressed that the out come of the situation in Cuba may be the maintenance of peace between the United States and Spain by affording the neces sary guarantees for the re establishment of order in the island, so terminating the chronic condition of disturbance there which so deeply injures the interests and menaces tho tranquillity of the American nation by the character and consequences of the struggle thus kept up at our doors, beside shocking its sentiment of hu manity. TO END AN INSrFFERABLB SITUATION. "The Government of the United States appreciates the humanitarian and disin terested character of the communication now made on behalf of the Powers nimed, and for its part is confident that equal appreciation will be shown for its earnest and unselfish endeavors to fulfill a duty to humanity by ending a situation the indefinite prolongation of which has baeome insufferable." -Thought and Aotioa. Uutil there be correct thought there cannot be right action. Therefore, think right and buy the Cinderella Ringe, and right action is assured. Sold by J as, B. Holder baum, Somerset, Pa. IU THE BEGI55I53. Hiw War it Declared Aasng the Halloa of the World. In Great Britain and most other mon archical governments tho power to de clare war is the exclusive perogativeof the crown. But iu Ibis country, when it is decided that we have a ca-tu belli on our bands and that war must or ought to be made, it is necessary to begin pro ceedings iu accordance with t'lat clause in the federal constitution which stipu lates that the sole power to declare war rests in Congress, says the New Orleans Picayune. The President may recom mend it, or even urge it, as be baa done on two occasions in our history, but Con gress must agree with him and pass the enabling act Delore a state of war can exist. And in this necessary action of the federal legislature lie unlimited pos sibilities of unlimited Peffersand Joneses and other six-day orators putting off the opening of hostilities for an indefinite period. In the matter of war with other na tions we have only two precedents to go upon, the war with England in 1S12 and the war with Mexico in 14 and for cer tain reasons neither of these is very help ful for present guidance. Looking back upon it now, the American people of to day are unanimous in the conviction that the war of 1S12 was perfectly justifiable, and the only wonder is that the Americau people of that day endured the studied in sults and outrageous conduct of the Eng lish on land and sea as long as they did without striking back. Butclearand good as the provocation for that war seems to us now. It did not seem so to all the people then. The question whether war with England should be declared was niado a party issue between the Federal ists, led by Randolph, and the Repabli cans, led by Clay, the former declaring that peace ought to be maintained at al most any price, and the latter insisting that not a day ought to be lost in aveng Ing the wrongs which America bad suf fered at the bands of England. There was florce and acrimonious debate on tho subject, lasting through the whole ! FOVDIR Absolutely Puro sxsion of 1811-12, and the act declaring war was passed finally by the Lower House with a majority of only 30 votes, and afterward in the Senate by a ma jority of only six. The "war hawks," as they were called, were mostly Southern men, while New England and New York were the "hot beds" of the peacemak ers. I o the case of the Mexican war mat ter moved more rapidly. We are far from being unanimous at this time as to the necessity or the righteousness of that struggle on our part, but the people then were practically unanimous ia support of it. But after the deliberate and legislative stage of proceedings is over and war has been actually declared by act of Con gress there are certain observance en joined upon us by international law which would prevent our pouncing forth with upon the Vizcaya, if it were in the harbor al that time, or doing violence to the first body ofSpulnards who fell in our way. Oue of the darkest deeds set down to the credit of Napoleon is that, upon tbe rupture with England after the peace of Amiens, he ordered the imme diate arrest of all Englishmen then in France, between 16 and 00 years of age. and kept most of them Imprisoned for more than 10 years. Even the Turks feel compelled to do better than that in those times, for on the outbreak of the late war with Greece they gave all the Greeks on Turkish territory 30 days to get beyond their reach if they could. The exact number of days of grace to be given to an enemy under such circumstances does not appear to be fixed by any law, but the period must be long enough to give everyone fait chance to look out for himself. The ambassadors and other resident official of the opposing nation must be given otBcial notice that their room is better than their company, and time to shake off our dust from their feet in a diguified way. When all this has been done, and the President has issued his proclamation and bis call for men, when the Governors have responded, the munitions have been prepared, the equip ments provided, the big guns made ready, the decks cleared, then, and not until then, will we be prepared to engage in the heroic business of vindicating na tional honor and slaughtering our fellow- men. A Medical book. ' A medical book with the full descrip tion of all diseases and their treatment. by F. Humphreys, M. I)., mailed free on request. Humphreys' Medicine Co., Cor. William & John Sta., New York. Walker's loe Cream Parlor and Milk Depot. Ice Cream, wholesale and retail : fresh milk, cream, butter and eggs; Confection ery, soft drinks, etc. Farm and dairy products a specialty. West Main Street, Semerset, j a. Ladiei Who Value Good cookinc. should examine the Cin derella Range; it is a good baker, stauds service well, and In stylo aud action Is uncqualed. Sold by Jas. B. Holderbaum, Somerset, Pa, A Grand Opportunity. See ad. of A. II. Henderdoen A Co., Geneva, N. Y. Steady employment. good pay. HOUSE KEEPERS "We try to justify the state ment that you can get what you want in the Grocery line at our store. We take pains, also, to see that you get it jmt right. No stale or shop-worn goods on our &hclres or in our warehouse. Goods change hands too frequently for anything of that kind. How is it wiih our competitors ? Special at tention is always given to the FINE QrocerY .TRADE. Fine Teas, Fine Coffees, Fine Ppic c?, Fine Canned Good.-, Fine Dried Fruit?, Fine Canned Soups, Fine Confectioneries. But all can talk for themselves if yon give them a chance. Best place to bring your produce and best place to buy your goods. Kespectfully, Cook Sl Beerits. FISHERS BOOK STORE. Fishing Goods and FMdng Supplies ef all kinds exopt l'qnl 1 bait, at Fisher's Eook S'.ore, Wholesale and Retail. ":. ,vv DICTIONARY. Is a good thing to have and we have lots of tbeui at low prices, but the lxt of them will not inform "you where is the bet place to fish nor bow to catch them. But we can show you the largest stock of Hooks, Snoods, Flies, Trout and Bass leaders. Lines, Rods, Baskets, Minnie Nets, Corks, Sinkers and Poles, to be found in H oouDties. Here's a pointer: Last winter was an open one and favora ble to fish. The streams are full of big fat suckers, cattish, carp, chubs, sun fish, trout and bass. The ta-ly fisher man catches the worms and the fish. CHAS. H. FISHER. Gibbs Imperial Plow, Made at Canton, Ohio, the best plow on earth, can now be seen at J. B. Holderbaum's Hardware Store. Light to handle and very durable. man MT OHIO. SEE OUR Disc Harrows. Steel Bar Lever Spike Tooth Harrows. Steel Bar Lever Spring Tooth Harrow With Wheels. Old Style Wood Fram.9 Harrows, plated front and under frame with wash ers to protect bolt heads. Steel Bar Lever Corn and Garden Cultivators, five, seven and nine shovels, with Ilill- ers and weeders. T Bar Steel Pulverizer Land Roller. Corn Planters, with fertilizing attachment. Champion Hay Rakes. ' Farmers' Favorite Grain Drill. McCormick's Mowers and Binders. Engines, Saw Mills and Threshers. Just Unloaded for Spring Trade. i Car Wire Nails. I " Barbed and Smooth Wire. I Imperial Plows. l Harrows, I Kramer Wagons. I " Spring Wagons. 5 " Buggies and Carriages. Call and examine my stock before you buy, J. B. Holderbaum SOMEKSE PA. AUDITOR'S SOTICE. In re estate of Peter F. Shaulis, late of Jetler son tutrosblp, Ucc'ii. The onderslgned auditor, duly appolnUsl by tbe proper authority, to distribute the luud In the lutnda of H. l' Sibaulln and Philip ti. Walker, iidmlnlxtrators. to and among those legally entitled tlicreto, hereby elves notice thai lie will attend to tbr duties itt him ap pointment, od Saturday, April 10. ists, at one o'clock p. in., when and where all parlies in Wrested may attend. CHARLES F. UHL, Jr., Auditor. Assignee's Sala OF Vahabls Real Estate ! By Tlrtueo' au order ot court to me direct ed, tru- underj tried assignee of John Earner, of Paint township. Somerset county, Pa., will expuie to public sale, ou Thursday, April 28, 1898, AT tO O'CLOCK A. li on the premises, the following described real entitle, towit: Ha. 1. All that certain lot containing twen ty and elKUt-U-nthn prrrliex, miuate iu Ullls boro. Paint township, .Somerset county. Pa , having tbereon erected a oue and one-lialf-utory plank (tore building, also a b Hiding containing a steam power iuw mill, corn crusber and ehoHr, etc No 2. All thai certain lot of ground situ ate in the village of Hillsboro, Kuinerwet rouo ty. Pa., containing one acre more or lent, hav ing thereof) erected a twn-!tiiry plank dwell ing house, and K oilier necuuiury utbuild inga. Portable Saw Mill. At tbe tame time and place a good portable t win aw mill will be of! t rod tor totlc. Terms: One-third cah oa confirmation of ante and delivery of dt-ed. one-third iu six months and ooe-third In one year with Interrat. Ten per cent, of pun-bane money rajth on day of aitle. "Deferred payment lo be secured by judgment booa on uie premise. ISAIAH HOLKOPPLE. K. W. B!eeeker, Axsignee. Attorney. f IT IS THE I choice selection J? That Makes the RUSH at Our Store This $ 1 . ...Week... J. Main' new styles not before shown now being i 4 exhibited. With the return of spring time there f comes a more than usual 4. al Departments, consisting are 4, Boddy Brussels, Tapestry, Moquet, Velvets and f Ingrains, Mattings and Rugs. v X Ladies' Tailor Made Suits. Separate Skirts and Shirt Waists. Ji Separate Skirts and Shirt Waists. -j Underwear and Corsets. We want everybody to inspect one of the largest 1 4 lines of Ladies' Belts we have ever shown, consisting S. of more than three hundred belts, ranging from 3 ioc to 85c each. I ; 4 A Lace Curtains, Hamburrrs, White Goods, Silks and the new creations in Wool Skirtiugs. There is au attractiveness in the sty!es this season seldom shown before. Our Millinery DEPARTHENT. J" More than three hundred represented now iu our Millinery Depart ment on second floor Respectfully j-ours, $125 PER MONTH WE WANT A FEW MORE MEN, AS TRAVELI LOCAI-, COUNTY, v J GENERAL, OUTFIT FREE. Apply at once for territory, of : A. n. IIESVNDEEN t t'O., Geneva, N. Y IMPOIIXKD STOCK. 8KF.U?. SPECIALTIES. CAR LOADS Vehicles of every doscriptioa arriving at the REPOSITORIES, Patriot Street Every one IS LOOKING For the best possible value for tlieir money. I claim to be able to fehow you where to go for the best value at the smallest cost in Carriages, Phaetons, Cuggies,?pring Wagons, Road Wagons, Farm Wag ons, Harness, Horse Goods and Sundries of every description. I don't deal in hardware, dry goods or groceries, but I do claim to car ry the largest and finest stock of Vehicles and Carriage Sundries in this pait of the county up-to-date goods, Long Distance Axle and the Bradley shaft coupling. 1 Know What I Buy. I Guarantee What I Sell. Come and judge for yourself ai.d get Prices and Tcrni3. PRICES: Carriages, $47.50 to $175.00 Phaetons, 42.50 to 150.00 Buggies, 29.00 to Spring Wagon3, 34.00 to Road Wagons, 23.50 to Bicycles, 24.00 to Two-Hors8 Farm Wagons, 85.00 110.00 40.C0 4500 52.50 60.00 Two-Horse Farm Wagons, (4 inch tire.) One-Horse Wagons, 29.00 Open day and night at the great Sale and Exchange Place. . L.Simpson, SOMERSET, PA. r.ttractivcness in our inver- r of f styles Ladies' New Ilats Sifford & Kuykendall. ? $125 PER MONTH ets. Salesmen the year round. A DMINISTRATORS' NOTICE. Estate of R'i Ihi'lnr. hue of Lincoln township, Hiii rM-t couuty, I., ciec'tl. LetH-- of uiim niHtrat:on on the above -U-iU- littviny b u cmnlfd lo the tinilersinetl hy III.- niK'raiiliMrity. 11 ttlt i hereliy giv in t'l ix-rsous liul. t'!.-.t lo wtid nuir lo mulct immiii tl- payment, mi! thu having claim H:iu.( I he same lo present llicm duly authentic:! Utr seiilcmeuL. on Kridav, April 'JV, Iv.M, ut til-; n.sid.ncv ol dee'd, iu Llncoiu lowurihip. WM. i. (KiMXF, WM. H. KKKXKK. Administrators. YDMINISTRATOK'S NOTICE. KMnt of Freeman Younkin. lat of I'ppx-r l urkej fixt Tj., 3oiuei.sel o., dee'd. letter of administration on the hove estate htviu; been grunted tt the nudersined by the proper authority, notice U hereby iciv en to all person indebted to mid estate to make Immtnliiile payment, and the having claim au'imst the same to present them foi wit lenient, duly authenticated, on Saturday, A pril 1.-O.S, at the late residence of the de ceased. JOH.V YOCXKIS, Jon R. Scott, Adminisiraior. Attorney, Somerset. King wood, fa. Public Said Valuable Real Estate By virtue of an order of mile Issued out cf the Orpluuis I'ourt ol Somerset county, Pa., to the undersigned directed, there will be ex posed to uule by public outcry, on Saturday, April 30, 1898. At I o'clock P. M., on the premise In the borough of Confluence, l'a.. the iollowini; descnlK! real estate, late the property of J . W. Brown, dee d, vu : No. I. T-o certain lo' of ground ultimte in tne b.rouKh of Confluence. Somerset coun ty, l a , rnmnnic each on lliwhart utreet -'J leet on the went estendlnK fastward lo an ae l-y 11 fei-t. bounded tin tne nortu by lots of John Stanton. and ou the south by lots of A. T. tinitr. and known ou the plan of saiu borouvh as lt' .Von. Hand Li, lutviuj thereon erected a two-tory Ira me Dwelling' : House, and other out-balldings and being the late homestead of dee'd. N x. Two other certain lota of ground siluate a aron-Kiid and uambered on the plan of said borough as lota oa. 7 and H, iniitiui east on Wtilmin street 4 feet ea'h, and exien ling tuck l-'l feet each to an alley on the west, btHinded on the north by lota of Nathan iMvins and an the aoutii by Christian church property. Terms: No. 1. 1 j on confirmation of ale, In one year and In two years thereafter, with in terest, subject, howe er, to the widowsdower after the (myuieutof all debts and expense in the estate. No. 2. tvsh on conflrniation of fulc and delivery of deed. O. O. GROKF, Adm'r and Trustee of J. W. Brown, dee'd. John It. Scott, attorney, Sviuerset, Pa. Hambletonian Stallion. IHMI3R, hay daliinn, son of Mlddletnn I'd, he by Rysdke Hauihietonian 10, will stand for service hclnilrg April I, and con tinuing during the summer, al f IS tn Insure a mare with foil. Hen. ia an opportunity to breed to a standard bred and producer of hiuli epred. having some 30 r mora on the i ll list, and one as low a il l, has never been beaten in the show ring and as a getter of ha no eonat In the county. BERKSHIRE BRO0O S WS, due to farrow xa. at lualld upwards, according to xie. Also, piirs of either sex, J. inomha old. al J3 to l-i eaeh. COTSW0LO IAMBS by Imported alurk, weighing LO llss, al $!0 each for delivery In tN-iober. Onlers boiked rwiw. BR01ZE TURKtVS for sale In the fall from stork wenching from lo 30 pound al tVt per pttlr. y-lii. Id for X P. HEFPLET, t omoraet, Pa. UrsAEUhl. I have purchased my new Spring Goods for Cash, and, as usual, offer the best values at the low est prices. Silks. In black and all colors, Gros Grain?, Taffetas, Wash Silks in desirable shades, Peau le Soie, ex ceptional lines ia Taffetas, Colored Checks ia Checks, Plaids, Drocadcs and Xovtltics. Satin and Satin Dutchess ia Tlain and Brocade. Ribbons. Newest Patterns in Ribbons of all widths and shades at exceed ing low prices. Dress Goods. The largest line of Tlain and Fancy Novelty Dress Goods carried in the county at prices rang ing from 10c to $1.00 per yd. Wash Goods. Particular attei-tion given to the Wash Goods line, so that this department offers a great variety in Gingham?, Percales, Chintzes, Or gandies, Dimities, Lawns, etc., rang ing from 5c per yard upwards. Laces and Dress Trimmings. Xly Laces and Dress Trim ming Department arc of the most desirable shades and styles, with pi ices the lowest and qualities the best. Low prices in stockings of all sizes and fast colors. A full and complete line of KiJ and Silk Gloves, Kid Leather and Lace Mitts, and only leliable Cor sets, invites your attention. Choice line of Ladies' and Chil dren's Vests, Muslin Underwear, Children's Long andShoit Dresses, Lace Caps and Bonnets. A large number of the Latest Styles in LadkY Silk and Cloth Capes, Made-up Dress Skirt' and Shirt Waists. The benefit of 20 years' experi ence in the Millinery Department is offered my patrons in the largest variety, newest styles, lowest prices and best workmanship in IIat3 and Trimming, and Flowers, Tips and Plumes. Mrs. A. E. UHL. PUZXI" SAL2 or ViU ABU REAL ESTATE ! The undersigned execntor and trustee of Mary Berkley, late of Allegheny township, (somerset couuty, Fa., will expose to public aah ou SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1398, at I o'clock P. M., on the prem(4tti in Atlfheny township, the following i"Honini real rsUtl. lowil: A certain tract of land situate tn Allegheny towiiMhlp, tMiiiit rfi tu:it. Ph., Htijtimiii( InnitN of Andrew P(Mrhush, Win. Warv, rhitrlcH Hubhird and othtrr, conuinine id htindrvtl Kcriit mort or 1-hm, having thereoni emiwl a g'l two story lo dwHiiinf hotnu. ! barn ami other iiecetutury outiniiUUnffts ulMtut : JHTr rlear and In kmh1 BUt of cuiti vutum, balance well timbered. Terms: Ten per cent of purchase money lo be paid on Cay of sale. Oue-f hird on ctmrlriiiatiuo f sale and delivery of deed, one-third In one yeurand one-third lit two years without In terest. Defvrn-d paynienU to be secured by Judiciueut bond. JOHN O. WAMBAI GII, F. Blese-ker, Executor and Trustee. Attorney. A DMINISTItATOIfS NOTICE. Estate of Ilermnn Chiistuer, late of Hiinimit township, -soiiienet county, la , dee'd. Letters of administration on the above ea late lukvinic been itntnted to the undersigned by the proer autuority, notlee la hereby iciv en to all persona knuwinic themselves Indeot ed to said estate to make immediate payuieut. and those having- claima or demand airaiut tbe same to present them duly authentiealed for aeltlemeut to the administrator, on Satur day, May 14, IHtX, at the resilience of the ad imumtru'.or iu Summit township. ilAHlXJ.S CHKISTXER, Adiuinistrator. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Kslale Emeline Kruhaker, late of tbe Bor oUKh of ."ionierset, Somerset Co., IV.dec'd. Leliera of administration ou the above es tate liavlnx been granted to the underslgmd by the proper authority, notice is hereby iciv eo to all persona Indebted to said estate to make Immediate payment and those having claims against the sa'tie to present them dnly authentit-ated on or before !atiinl.iy. Hie :t li day or April, lux, at uiy office ia tie ItorouU of Somerset, Pa. J WES I. PCOH, Actmlnlstrutor of Emeliue Hiubnker, dee'd. A UDITOR S NOTICE. Id the matter of th istuteof son Snvd Korkwo) Somerset IV, dec' dee'd. At an Orphans' Court held at .Somerset, T's . Mar.h IIUi. l-e, on motion f li. U Haer, E-q , the undersiKiusl was du'y appoinled auuitor to make a uisirlbuilon of the fund In the ha mis of the admlnlstrat.r to and among; thte legally entitled theretik, mlw-e is here y given to ail parties interested that I will at tend 1st thediitM'S of t e above spintment. at theoltlcet f Hay A Hay, In Somerset bor oui;h, l a., on Wednesday, April . 1. '., when and where those interested can attend If they ace proper. A. U 3. HAY, Aud I lot. March lu, 1-M. pUBLIC NOTICE. Notice la hereby given that an application will Iks made to the Court of Commou Pleas of .Somerset C.HJuty, Pennsylvania, on the I -In day of April, A. 1 , IsWt, under the Act of As sembly entitled An Actio provide (or the in corporation aud reculm ion of certain rorpor atkms sppnvel April .".i. IT, and the sup plements thereto, ly Wm. c. Isslds, lr. W. S. Mountain Kred Kcajnts, T. K. Pullln, Noah Stott aud others, niemlMni of the Christian Chureh of C'ourtnenee, Pennsylvania, for a charter of an. iotJted rorporaiMHi to tjeealUd The Chtlslian CliUK-h al Conliiience, Penn sylvania, Iheertunwiuraiid object of which ts the support of tiie public worshlpof Almighty Ims) according to the faith, practice aud tKvor of The Christian ( bureh, and for tb.se pur. poae lo have, piswess aud enjoy all tue rig lits, benetltaand privileges conferred by the Act of Assembly aforesaid and lu supplements. CUUJOKN 4 COI.BOKN. Solicitors. APPLICATION TO THE PARDON BOARD FOK COMMUTATION OK SEXTKNCE. Notice rs hereby riven to all parties con cerned that James kodily and John Uoddy, who were convicted In the Court of Oyer and Terminer of Somerset county, Pennsylvania, of murder In the first degjrve, and sentenced on the lib of ugust. las; to tm hanged, wilt apply to the Bistrd of Pa 'dons, at Harrtsbury on the third Wednesday the 4Mb of April, 1-, for eorninutaltou of said sentence to iuv prisonment. FKHnTH RCPPEL. C J". I' 11 L. Jr. Fetk Attorneys for Prisoners. SSIONEE S NOTICE. Notice la hereby riven that C. V. Rhoads and wife, of Somerset borough. Pa., have made a voluntary deed of assignment to me of all liieir estate, real, personal and mixed. In trust tor the benefit of the creditors of said C K.-K1hsiIs. All persons having eialma against said C. P. Khoads will present then to the undersigned duly authenticated, sod all persons owing said C K. Rhoads wiil saake immediate payment to JO'U.V R. 8COTT. Asaigoee, Momrnet. Pa, In the Orphans' Court IviWil- I of Somerset couuty. er, lateitf I Fen nsy Ivan hi. si bom, I Akvliii of la?wld : couuty, I Snyder, adm'r of l.e- d. J vi Witaou Snyder.
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