The Somerset Herald IDWABD SCDLU Editor and Proprietor. WEDNESDAY- July 13. 19. REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET. WiTFBJOS, WILLIAM A. KTONK. LIKITEIANT tiOVIKNOK. J. P. iMiBIN. SHKETKV OK ISTKKSAL AH-A1-, JAMr W. I.ATTA. ji i:k muni' cutRT, WILLIAM POUTER. Cl K K.- KS -AT-l A Rl. K. ItAlA'SHA A. OKOW, WAM'L 1A VEX PORT CCUNTf." K. J. KOEtt, of Komena-t. tKub.ect lo de.-1-lou of Iistri-t Con fi-renee.) KTATK SKNATE, J. J. tloltUTZELL. Mt-yeivdale. (iSunject Ut decision of District Coufc-reuce.) AShKKLV, WM. H. KOOX'fZ, Somerset. 8. A. KKXKAIL, Mcyeradale. i AUK'IATr JIIMiK. A. F. DICKEY, (Somerset Towrmhip. DISTRICT ATTORSEr, KCFL'S E. MEVER4. Somerset. POOR III Kb -OK, ADAM S. MILLER, Soui rwt Townnhip. Camara probably is a believer in the doctrine that "turn about in fair play." Wevi.kk now finds himself in the position of the man who is sorry he urn ike. Tiik Nation's day of lliank.-givinj: and prayer proved that the Nation still liaa faith in the God of Battles. Ik tiik annexation of Hawaii le, in truth, iiuterialism, Cncle Hani tnu btand Htme niore of that article. Mils. McKixi.ky, wife of the I'resi dent, lias given a leautiful regimental flag to the First ICegiment I'. 8. V. Cavalry. The prize boats now being captured by Uncle Sam will lind a ready bale for the 8a!t River service to be opened immediately after the fall elections. It appears that Wanamaker and his lieutenants have decided not to put up an independent State ticket, but wiil continue their fight for the Legisla ture. The wheat crop this year may not eual that of ls!)7, but with good prices the farmers will have reason to con tinue their rejoicing over the new era of prosperity. The Maine was remembered when the Cervera fleet was sent to the bot tom. But for the great crime in Ha vana harbor there would probably be do war at this time. The Fourth wa celebrated with enthusiasm at Manila, and before the day was over Dewey probably picked up another giinlxiut or two to add to the interest of the occasion. The first thip- loads of troops have arrived at Manila harUir. They are not "iinerialisls," but patriotic Amer ican citizens, who believe that the fruits of victory should not be thrown away. Spanish honor may be defined as "living on the productions of others without giving an equivalent." A wil lingness to die rather than turreuder that privilege constitutes Spanish chiv alry. Tiik' farmers of,the West have sub scribed free! to the new Government loan. They have seen General Pros perity and will notice that it took a Re publican administration to bring him to the front. After the American flag was hoist ed on the blufl" near Guantanamc, the next thing set up was a United States post-oflice. The Government will le collecting box rents all over Cut within a short time. A Spanish soldier who was about to be captured at Guantanamo in des peration banged himself with his coun try's flag. Having made up his mind to die, the unfortunate man evidently courted the very worst form of death available. The terrible disaster of the Bour gogne's wreck for the time overshad owed even the war news. One feature of the tragedy which stands out in dark contrast with the tales of heroism so familiar now to the public, is the brutality betrayed in the cowardly eif ishncssof many on the doomed steam ship. Governor Hastings, in addressing the troops of th Pennsylvania Na tional Guard, told the men that if they were so situated that they could do so, they should enlist, but "if the accumu lations or savings of a man's industry and thrift are to be swept away, if those dependent upon him will suffer by his enlistment, it is his patriotic duty to re main at home and care fr them, and no citizen or soldier w ill dare raise a hand or voice against his loyalty or his patriotism." What we have honestly gained, that may we justly and fairly hoid. Be cause possesxious have come to us by the fortunes of war, it does not follow that this deserves to be ca'led a war of conquest" As for the scare of "impe rialism," it is as futile on the real bear iugs of the question us Spain's phan tom fleets on our coasts. It is easier to call names than to prove arguments, and an apt phrase can uot, by any in genuity, be made to take the place of a stubborn fact. Republican State Chairman F.lkin has called a meet in; of the State com mittee, to be held Tuesday, July 19, at 2 p. m., to nominate a candidate for Judge of the Superior Court, to succeed the late Judge Wickbaru. Under the rules of the Republican State organiza tion the State committee has power to make nominations to fill vacanci cre ated by death, resignation or oilier causes, after a convention has been held. There appears to te only one candidate for the place on the ticket, Judge V. D. Porter, of Allegheny, whom Governor Hastings has appoint ed to the vacant seat on the Superior Court bench, with the assurance that the State committee will nominate him. Op course the demonstration against the Spanish coast cities by the Ameri can navy does not contemplate an act ual invasion, or even a formal occupa tion of any of its ports. For either of : these purpose a large army would be necessary, an J no army will be sent. Much damage can be done to Spain physically and morally, especially mor ally, without landing a single Ameri can soldier in the peninsula. The squadron which report says ia to be sent over can probably batter down the defences of half a dozen of the princi pal ports of Spain, and bombard the cities. The smashing of the fortifica tions at even one Dort would be a seri- oua blow to Spain's prestige, and would be likely to raise such a popular storm against the authorities as would upset the dynasty. One of the first couse ouenees of the departure of an Ameri can flt for Spain would be the swift return of Camara to Cadiz or some other Spanish port, in which event he would stand a chance to be bottled up like Cervera at Santiago. This would lie literally "eirryiug the war into Af rica." The grim presence of war was brought forcibly to the attention of the people of this town and county on Sat urday last, when a volunteer company numbering one hundred and six sturdy young men left for Chickamauga, Ga., where they have already entered uikiu the stern realities of army life, and where they will prepare themselves to invade a strange country and make battle against a foreign foe. With few exceptions the company was made up entirely of Somerset county youths, some of whom had been taught lessons of patriotism in the schools provided by Pennsylvania for the fatherless children of her soldiers; others had imbibed the heroic spirit from their veteran fathers who fought for the pres ervation of the Uuion, and returned to their homes to enjoy the ruiU of vic tory and witness the marvelous prog ress of the Nation they had saved from destruction; while all were imbued with that love of country which has ever eharacterid the American peo ple. It was a glorious sight to behfild thi body of heroic young men leaving their various avocations and severing sacred home tier, i-esnlved, if neces sary, to imperil health au-l sacrifice life at the call of duty. Strong of limb, of marked intelligence, and conscious of the iierils liefore them, they marched away to defend the Flag with an eager ness that will redound to their glory forever hereafter. The action of the Senate last week in passing the resolution providing for the annexation of the Hawaiian Isl ands seems to have created no excite ment in Europe. The war with Spain and what may grow out of it seem to ie sulHcieut at present to engage the at tention of the Europeans, so far ca the Un'ted States are concerned. A few years ago it was looked at in a different way. About the time Mr. Cleveland and his agent Paramount Blount were engaged in trying to support Lili- uokalaui there was such a display of hysterics in some quarters that it was hinted war might be looked for in a short time. The opponents of annexa tion were sure that England, Germany, France and several other nations would never permit such a step, and that if it were attempted, foreign fleets might be expected in a few week9 to be hammer ing San Francisco to pieces, and doing other disagreeable things. The matter hung fire, and now it has been practi cally accomplished without firing a gun. Taking an island or two is uot such a serious business as it once was. The Charleston on the way to Mat'ila gobbled up a small garrinou in the La- crone Islauds, and, so lr as is known, the sleep of the German Emperor was uot disiarbed for one night. John Bull is as serene as ne was, and France is buying American goods just as before, and seems far more concerned about the fall in Spanish securities than she is about Hawaii. The truth is, Europeans have some thing more important now to think about than trying to frighten the peo ple of the United States. Since May 1st they have been thinking, that per haps, it may uot be such an easy mat" ter, after all, to frighten us. Hawaii might have been annexed years ago with ease. If it had been, the condi tion of the islands would now be vast ly improved. In a few years it will be seen what the introduction of Artier!- can capital and the application of American methods will mean. The first thing thing to do is to build a cable line from San Francisco to Manila via Honolulu. Great changes are com ing. Ifex-CJueen 1AI will take a for eign trip lasting a year or so she will not know her old home when she re turns. Strange Bedfellows. Pltuliurg Lender. Strange rumors are afloat with reference to the prospect of an alliance between tbe Democratic forces supporting the candi dacy of Hon. George A. Jenks for Gov ernor and tbe Ihmaelite Republican fac tion which travels under the banner of that saintly personage, Hon. John Wan aojaker. Mr. Wanamaker, it will be re called, made violent endeavors to break into the Altoona convention with Judge tiordon, of Philadelphia, as his repre sentative and chosen candidate. Asso ciated with htm in support of Gordon was David Martin, tbe Philadelphia ring master, and tbe influence of tbe Hastings clique at Uarrisburg was also brought to bear in the same cause. Judge Gordon did not conceal the nature of his backing from the leaders of his party. On the contrary, he informed a conference of Democratic inanag'TS that with Wana maker and Martin and a promised cam paign contribution of goodly dimensions behind biin, be was iu a position to make a lietter campaign than any other candi date in the field, and on tlieae grounds he literally demanded that the nomination lie given him. Judge Gordon having been brushed aside by the Altoona con vection, it was taken for granted tbat the advances of the Wanamaker aggregation to the Democracy were at ad end. That, under any cirouniataccei, the Jen ks peo ple would contemplate an alliance with a Republican faction of malodorous record was not dreamed of by tbe average ob server of State polities. Now, however, it i impoMsible to disregard the gomup which U in circulation, and when it is learned fnnu Democratic sources tbat such an alliance has been suggested and seriously weighed and measured, with a pnwihiliiy of its becoming an acooin .iiI.t il fact, there is manifest reason for prudent Democrats to be on their guard. From a Republican point of view, it will be a blessing if Mr. Jenks, Wuoae personality and public record make his candidacy respectable, if not formidable, should take upon his shoulders the bur den of Wsnaruakerisua and all that VYan aruakerimn implies. Should he do this, one of tbe first results will be to drive hack into tbe Republican rank or to di vert into the ranks of Ute Swallow people most of the Republican malcontents who have lieen promising to support the Dem ocratic tickeL The number of Republi cans, whatever their grounds of dmsati faclion, tbat could be persuaded to follow John Wanamaker anywhere in bis selfish wild goose chase after honors which the people steadfastly refuse to accord him ia wofally small. Then, again, any deal by virtue of which Democratic support is pledged to Mr. Wanamaker for United States Senator is bojnd to alienate tbe sympathies of numerous right-thinking Democrat from their party ticket. If Mr. Jenks and Mr. Wanamaker are to go Into partnership, it is superfluous to predict tbat they will go down together with a crash permanently ruinous to both, ' Has Santiago Surrendered? Bombardment Discontinued to Give the Spaniards Another Chance. GOING TO SMASH CAHARA. Washington', D. G, July 12 the War Department this morning: Play a pel Este, via Ilayti, July 12. "Adjutant General, Washington, " Headquarters First Army Corps : "It has been very quiet; but little fighting. A flag of truce up since 2 o'clock ; considering proposition for surrender, now that I have town surrounded on the north. Line completed at 5 p. m. by General Ludlow, right down to the bay. The line is rather thin, but will have it strengthened in the morning by Gen. headquarters. " Only three or four casualties ; no one killed as far as I can learn. Expect to have two of the new batteries in position to morrow. Great deal of Buffering among the people who have gone out of Santi ago. Am doing my best to relieve it, but not entirely successful. Army officers commenting that it evidently foreshadows the end,' which will be unconditional sur render of the town. As the dispatch was undoubtedly sent yesterday, some officers believe the city has already surrendered. All doubt as to the sailing Spain was removed this morning when naval orders were announced and all officers under orders to the new squadron were ordered to re port without delay. The official announcement places the Massachusetts in the squadron in place of the Iowa. A naval officer said that the squadron would sail on Wednesday or Thursday. The olject of the fleet's ojwrations against Spain is to meet and destrov Admiral Cainara's fleet Late War News. Sampson's fleet began shelling Santiago at 9:30 Monday morning, throw.ng sheila over the ridge protecting the city. The bombardment lasted for two hours, when Sbafier reported that the shells were in effective. The last shot, however, struck a prominent church in the heart of the city, which was heavily stored with pow der and ainuniton, causing a tremendous explosion. When the war ships ceased firing and before a land attack waa begun, a flag of truce was seen coming from the city. The object of this waa not known Monday night. The Madrid correspondent of the Lon don Times telegraphed this Tuesday morning: "The cabinet resigned in con sequence of irreconcilable difference of opinion of initiating peace negotiations." The Board of Inquiry appointed to ex amine the wrecks of the Spanish ships reports tbat only one ship, the Maria Ter esa, former flagship of Cervera. can be saved. The Xavy Department was advised Monday ol the safe arrival of General Miles at Xantisg, where he held a con-ferei-e with Slialter and Sampson. Kn.ui 1 o'clock until dark Sunday after noon ibe American guns in front of San red a deadly fire into the Span ish ranks. The nre from the Spaniards in the trenches was very weak, . ' ;u" J Americans are splendidly fortitTed in the trenches. A ct ble from Madrid asserta that the Unilea States makes the following de mands as conditions of peace: First The possession of Cuba and I'orto Rico, with a port in the Canaries. Second An indemnity of about S0,000.10. Third The rettntion of tbe Philippine as a guarantee of the payment of the indem nity. These terms are regarded as im possible. Admiral Cainara's fleet which sailed last week for the Philippines and had euteted the Suez Canal has been ordered back to Spain. The surrenderor Santiago was formally offered by the Spanish commander. Gen. TorsJ, Saturday, but the conditions at tached caused a prompt refusal of the of fer by Gen. Shafter. The negotiations, however, resulted in extension of the armistice. Gen. Toral proposed the im mediate surrender of the city, but insist ed that his army be permitted to march away under arms and with flying colors, and declared that he would fight to the last ditch unless the conditions were ac cepted. Gen. Shafter replied that noth ing but unconditional surrender would be accepted by him. Admiral Cervera and his entire staff and crew, numbering iu all 692 Spanish prisoners, arrived at Portsmouth, X. on Sunday, on the big auxiliary cruiser St. Louis. The officers were on parole and enjoyed the fall freedom of the ahip. Tbe greater portion of the prisoners were clothed in the uniform of Uncle Sam's sailors. Nearly all of the Spanish sea men! were naked when captured. Ad miral Cervera said: "My fleet was the best ijy country could give, and ray men were the bravest of any in tbe world. I am grateful to my conquerors fir the kindness and consideration shown us." H0BS0H IK OTK USES. Xerrimae's Crew Tradod for Sevoateea Spaaiards. Brave Uobeon and the men who took the Merrimac into Santiago channel with him were exchanged Wednesday, and are now on the cruisor New York. The eight American heroes were traded for 14 non-commissioned Spanish officers and three Spanish lieuteuanta. The place selected for tbe exchange m as under a tree between the American and Spanish lines, two-thirds of a mile beyond tbe entrenchments occupied by Colonel Wood's Rough Riders, near Gen eral Wheeler's headquarters and iu the centre of the American line. Tbe American prisoners left tbe Rein Mercedes Hospital on the outskirts of Santiago, where they had been confined, at 45 in the afternoon, in charge of Maj or Irlea, a Spanish staff officer, who speaks English perfectly. The prisoners were conducted to the meeting place on foot, but were not blindfolded. Colonel John Jacob Aster and Lieuten ant Miloy, accompanied by Interpreter MaeHtro, were iu charge of tbe Spanish pris'tnen. COCRTEST or WAhRlORS. Tbe meeting between Colonel Astor and Major Irlea was extremely courte ous, but very formal, and no attempt waa made by either of them to discuss any thing but the matter in band. It was not then later than 4 o'clock, and just as everything was finished, and the two parties were separating. Major Irlea turn ed and said, courteously enough, but in a toue which indicated considerable defi ance : "Our understanding is, gentlemen, that this truce comes to an end at S o'clock." Colonel Astor looked at hi watch, bowed to the Spanish officer without making a reply, and tben started back slowly to tbe American linen, with Hob son and his companions following. Tbe meeting of tbe two parties and the exchange of prisoners had taken place in full view of both the American and Spanish soldiers waa were entrenched near tbe meeting place, and the keenest interest was Uken in the episode. Tor Stat Store room in basement of First Na tional Bank building. For particular inquire at Bank or of Geo. R. Scull. at Henry, who has just aimed at "SHAFTER." upon General Shafter's dispatch say of Commodore "Watson's fleet for H0BS0H OK THE MERRIMAC. H TtlU ta Story of tho Kerrimae'a 7a moni Trip. Kingston, July 8, 9:15 p. m. The return of Assistant ' aval Constructor Richmond P. Hobson, of Merrimac fame, to hissbip. the flagship New York, last night was marked by wild enthusiasm. Hobson sat once more among his mess mates and told the story of his experience. tils nurvelous escape and his imprison ment in Morro Castle, watching the shells explode outside bis cell under a murder ous fire. "I did uot miss the entrance to the har Dor," ne said, "as Eiisign Powell iu the launch supposed. I beaded east until I got my bearings, then ms de for it, straight in. i nen came tbe firing. It was graud. uasning out first from oo e side of tbe bar nor and tben from tbe other, from those big gun on the hills, the Vizcaya, lying inside tne harbor, joining in. Troop from Santiago liad rushed down hen the news of tbe Merrimac' coming was leiegrapned and soon lined the foot of tbe cliffs, firing wildly across and kill ing each other with the crossfire. The - - merrimac s steering- gear broke as she giHiotstrella point Only thrseof the torpedoes on her side exploded when I touched the blltlnn a hi,. ... - - fc .uir-nini mine caught her full auidshin. hurlinir the water high in the air and tearing a, gieat reut in the M-runac's side, "Ilerstern ran uj Tvrella point. Chief ly owing to tbe wt done by tbe mine, she began to sink slowly. At that time she waa across tbe channel, but before she sealed the title drifted her around. We were all aft, lyiagonthedeck. Shells and lmlleta whistled around. Six-inch shells from the Vizcaya came tewing into the Men-unac, washing into wood and iron and passing clear through, while the plunging abou from the fcrt broke through her decks. ''"l man miwt move' I said, and it wa only owing to tbesplendid discipline of tbe men tbat we all were not kiUed, a tbe shells raired over us and minutes be came hours of suspense. The men's mouth's grew parched, but we must lie there tai daylight, I told them. Now rjnd again one or tu other of tbe men ly rig with hia face ghied to tbe deck and w -n-dertng whether- the next shell would uot oome our way, would say : "'Had not we better drop off now, sir And I said : "Wait till daylight.' "It would, liave bean imposnbl to get the catauru j n anywhere but to the shore where tiH sc Idlers stood shooting, and I hoped that y daylight w might be rec ognixed mod aaved. ? he grand old Mer rimac kept kinking. I wanted to go for ward and ee the damaee done there whre nairiy all tbn fire was directed, but one man said tha t if I rose it would draw Blithe fire on the rest. So I lay motionless. It was s dendid the way tbeea ine-i behaved. The fire of the soldiers, the batteries od tha Vizcaya was awfuL Wbeu the water came upon the Merri nvae's decks the catw narau was cut loose from the wreckage, b atshe was still made ihsLto the boom and we caught nold of the edge iind clung on . our heads only be ing abovH water. ' "oe intn thought 'e were s ifer right the.-e; il was quite ligi it; tbe firing had ceaseil except that at tbe New York's launt-h and I feared K isign Powell and his u-m had been kille d. "A Spanish launch came toward the Merrhnac. We agreed to capture 'ier and run. Just as she came lose tbe Spaniards saw os aud a half doze i marines jamped nn and pointed their ri fles at our heads. I there any officer ii ibat boat to receive a surrender of prisniMvsof War?'Iahout ed. An old man leaed out under the awning and waved as band. It was Ad imral Cervera. Tbe ".marines lowered their rifle and we wen helped into the launch. bn ww were put Jn cells in Morro Castle. It waa a -510(1 sight a few days later to see tb oinba rd men t of shells striking nd bursting art; -und El Morro. Thn we weretxtotn into. Santiago. 1 bad tuecoutmartiod rroom iii the barraicka. My men were kept prist 4 ier in the hos PU. From my w indow I oould see the ar my moviug and it was ten ible to see those por lads moving? across U eopen,'and be ing shot dowa by the Sp iniaids in tbe rifle pit in Jroot o me. - Yesterday the Spaniaixls beouae an polite as could l. I knew noroethinf was coo ling aud than I was eschaasged." Boty Tor Warships Sack. . glory aloi e. accrues tc-the men of Admira) Kampso j's command for tb destruct mm of Cer rei-a'a fleet, but a con siderable, amount f bard cash. For every man on tbe Spanish warships at the time of the attack 00 r sailors recei ves f ltf bountv, iu accor lauos with set tion of the- Revised Statutes of the) United Suu. If ! were .1,700 men on Ct rvera's sbi 1 which prat ented a force inft rior to IheAmurieana) tie bounty will be soiue wWnsore than 3170.00 If it appears that auy other n the SpanMt vessel were attacked anc ' de stroy by any of our vessels inferio r ia fighting powerv it s award in such se writ b fJOP for iiach man aboard tl ose otaktreyed ships tu soy and it may be t hat the final bounty w 111 b largely in ok 01 of IJ0,(M. Tbe total erw f the xenneiin at Ce " vera' squadron jas lHit' ri700.00l Too fixir rn?nr cost ti Ofrl.ttX) each, awl tb lor d bum d. etroyers Jy.",004 eacu. The following was received r&TSIDESrs PaOCLAHATlOir. Kellnloy Aiki tho Katioa to Thank! for Victories WM. President McKinley at 11:) Wednes day night issued the following proclama tion to the American people: Tu U iite n thr fntUd State V J ""' At this time, when to the yet irean re membrance of the unprecedented success which attended the operations of tbe United States fleet in the Bay ofManila on the first day of May last are addnd the tidings of the no less glorious achieve ments of the naval and military arms or oir beloved country at anuago uw Oba, it is fitting that ve should panse, and, staying the ferling of exultation that too naturally attends great dee.U wrought by our countrymen in our coun try's causa, should reverently bow t- fore the throne of divine grace and give devout praise to od, who holdeth tbe nations in the hollow of His hand and worketb upon them the marvels of His high will, and Who has thus far vouch safed to us the light of His face and led our brave soldiers and seamen to victory. I therefore ask the people of the Uuited States npon next assembling for divine worship in their respective place of meeting to offer thanksgiving to Al mighty God, who, in His inscrutable ways, now leading our hosts upon the waters to unscathed triumph, now guid ing them in a strange land through the dread shadows of death to success, even though at a fearful cost; now bearing them without accident or loss to far dist ant climes, has watched over our cause and brought nearer the success of the right and tbe attainment of just and hon orable peace. With tbe nation's thanks let there be mingled the nation's prayers that our gallant sons may be shielded from harm alike on the battlefield aud in tbe clash cf fleet and be spared tbe scourge of suffer ing and disease while they are strlvirg to uphold their country's honor : i nd withal, let the nation's heart be stilled with holy awe at the thought of the no ble men who have perished as heroes die. and be filled with compassionate sym pathy for all those who suffer beroavment or enduru sickn as, wounds, bounds and by reason of tbe awful struggle. And above all, let us pray with earnest fervor that He, the dispenser of all good, may speedily remove from us the untold af flictions of war and bring to our dear land the blessings of restored peace and to all the domain now ravaged by the cruel strife the priceless boon of security and tranquillity. WlI.I.IA McKlM.F.Y. Executive Mansion, Washington, July C, 1M. Tko Bulun and Oar Miiiionariet. Tbe Porte has demanded the recall of two American missionaries from the province of Aleppo, on tbe pretext that their mission for distribution of relief is likely to cause disturbances. "The sick man of Eurore," as he is derisively terra ed, is as unreasonable as his political health is feeble. As a bright contrast to his obstinacy and stupidity, the people of America are acknowledging far aud wide the beneficence of tho mission of Hostet ter's Stomach Bitters, namely, to relieve and prevent malaria, rheumatism and kidney complaint, chronic dysDepsia.con slipution and liver trouble. The ner-ous, the weak and tbe infirm derive uuspeaV atile benefit from its use, and it greatly mitigates those infirmities specially inci dent to advancing years. Sleep, appetite, and a sensation of comfort throughout the system, ensue npon its use, which should be regular and persistent. An early resort to this fine preventive is log ically suggested to those who seek its aid. Tho Lit Completed. Washinuton, July 0, 1W. The war department received this dis patch from General Shafter last night: "Playa del Este, July lJ. "Camp Near Sautiago, July 8, 1H. "Adjutant General, Washington : "Complete report received to-day of loss on July land 2: Killed 22 officers, 2tW enlisted men ; wounded, 81 officers, lJU't enlisted men : missing, 79 enlisted meu. The reports giving the names of the killed aud wounded are being rapidly prepared. (Signed.) "Shafter." Flagi, Pictures and Fatriotlo Devices at Fisher's Book Store. American and Cuban flags, handsome Paper Flag Window Pieces, Patriotic Buttons, Flags and other devices to wear on coat lapel. Flag Pins. Books on the Cuban War, War Maps, Histories of Spain and Cuba, Magazines, Newspapers and Illustrated Papers bearing on the great war now waging. Be np to the limes and posted. Chak. II. FfSHKH. Congreti Adjourn. Washixuton, July 8. The House ad- joerued precisely at 2. Immediately there were cheers, followed by singing of patriotic songs. Representative Brornwell, of Ohio, proposed three cheers for President Mc Kinley, which were given twice over by tbe Republicans. Tben followed cheers joined by the entire House for Admiral Uewey and Gen. Joe Wheeler. The Senate adjourned sine die at -(Mi r. m. Kheamatiim Cared ia a Say. "Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Keuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3 days. Its action upon tbe system is remarkable and mysterious. It removes at once the cause and the disease immediately disap pears. Tbe first dose greatly benefits ; 7i cents. Sold at Beuford's lrug Store, Somerset The Eawaiiaa Comaietioo. WotiitxiiTos July 8. The President to-day appointed Senator Davis, of Min nesota, chairman of the foreign affair cratftUtee; Representative Ilitt, of Illi nois, oaairman of the house foreign rela tion oommiuee, and Senator Morgan, of Alabama, commissioners to assume charge of tbe territory just anuexed to the United States. Messrs. Davis aud Hilt, of the American commissioners, are Repubtiuans, and Senator Morgan a Democrat. President Dole and Chief Justice Judd will be named by the merican oommitisiouers to assist tbeui. Eot Weather Beading. For 5 and 10 ceut magazines, as well a the 25, :t5and fiO cent ones. Fashion Maga- ciuH, aud a large general stock of light literature for the hot summer months, go to Fishes' Book Stork. I 5oaesiity of Beisg Blind or Deaf. Moacrn science restores the ear to heaithfulness in huudreds of cases which in the past have been considered incura ble. Putting off the necessary treatment causes serious damage in hundreds of cases which might be wholly restored. In 1877 Miss Annie Rolfe,' 2j7 Forty fifth St.. FittAlmrgh, came under tbe treatment of Dr. Sadler, 804 Penn Ave, for a polypus and discbarge from tbe ear. Tbe condition wa perfectly cured, and Jn 1SU7, she expressed, unsolicited, her great satisfaction for the perfect cure tbat had lasted so many years, and will be glad to answer any who may desire to communicate with her. From tbe first of the year, Dr. Sadler ha aasociated with him au emineut European physician. Dr. A. SiginaiD.of tbe University of Vienna Austria, who has had an extensive expe rience in all tbe very latest knowledge relating to nwwlk-Wie, and all who cousult Dre. Sadler Jt Sigtnann HI get tbe bene fit dt their combined nkill and experi ence, te beat kooarti to this age of prog ress. Say 7ter. Dr. 1 1 vi mr tt ' ttpecific TT euros Fever and lt'Mi ; ail druggist : :S ; or HuiupUreyrf' Mejje:ce Company New York. AX OGEAX HORROR. Tho Traao-Atlantio Steamer La Bourgojnt Goo Down. orxa 500 peksoss wiin dows to DEATH. Halifax, N. S., July 5. In one i.f the thick fogs whi-h at this time of the year hang like a pall over the Grand Batiks end Sable Island, in the North Atlantic, occurred on the early morning of July 4, one of tbe most appalling ocean disasters in tbe annals of trans-Atlantic commerce, and, in fact, iu the history of steam-sailing in the world. Without moment's warning almost, the great French liner la ltourgogne, with "Sj souls 011 lioard, was run down by the iron sailing-ship Cromartyshire, aud such a terrific hole was torn in the big steamer's port side that she sank within half an hour, carry ing with her to the ocean's bottom over ouo of her passengers aud crew, while the Imlance who were not drawn down by the fearful suction struggled and fought Cat life until l&l were at length rescued from death by the crew of the Cromartyshire, which ship survived the collision. The story of the fearful disaster from the few officers and crew w ho were saved ia yet to be told, but If the words of the passengers who were dragged aboard tbe Cromartyshire and later brought into this port by tbe steamer Grecian, are to lie be lieved, tbe last few minutes on board the Bourgogne witnessed some of tbe most terrible scenes of horror and cruelty that have blotted tbe history of a civilized race. Instead of the heroic discipline which so often has been the one bright feature of such awful moments, the crew of the steamer fought like demons for tbe few lifeboats and rafts, battering the helpless passengers away from their only means of salvation, with the result that the strong overcame tbe weak, and the list of one hundred nd sixty-three saved conlaiued the name of but one woman. The disaster occurred at 5 o'clock iu tbe morning of Mouday, July 4, about sixty miles south of Sable Island, which lies nearly a hundred miUsoff this port. The Bourgorgne bad lift New York lxtind for Havre on the previous Satur day, while the Cromartyshire was on her way over from Glasgow. At first it seemed as if there was some attempt at discipline. A few of the boats were swung off and some of the passen gers allowed to get into them. But ai the steamer liegan to settle and list to IHirt, the officers lost control of the crew. and what was proliably a panic ensued Passengers and crew fought for the boats and life-rafts, and it was fight to the death in itself, while death iu the waters stared every one in the face. The strong riattered down the wenk, the women and children being pushed faraway from tbe hope of being rescued. Fists, oars and even knives were used by some of the demons to keep their places. Tho otiieers seemed to have lieen powerless before their own men, and ouly four were saved. The fijht for life on the decas of the steamer did not last long, for in a little more than half an hour she gave a long lurch to port and went down. For forty years Dr. Fowler's Extrai-t of Wild Strawberry has leen curing sum mer complaint, dysentery, diarrlnca. bloody flux, pain in tbe stomach, and it has never yet failed to do everything claimed for it. Political Hotel. How nice! Wanamaker is to help elect Jenks Goveruor.aud tben Jenks is to help elect Holy John U. S. Senator. And what will the people be doing mean while? . 'fbroughout the State political mntters are quiet, so quiet as to lie positively painful, and, judging from the haste with which seats iu the Stone bam. wagon are being taken, it seems likely that when tne parade starts everybody will be 1 li the procession except Jenks and Swal low. Blairsville Courier. Memliers of the executive committeof the Honest Government party, ot Phila delphia, under whose standard Rev. Dr. Silas C. Swallow is running for Governor, express great confidence in tbe success of their candidate at tbe polls in Novemlr next. Leaders of the movement declare that there is an overwhelming revolt against the action of tbe Republican and Democratic conventions, and tbat there will be a vote for Swallow that will as tonish everybody. . The Faston Free Press gives this advice to Republicans: "This is pre-eminently a year for Repulicans to come together and support tbeir tickets, state, congres sional and county. Tbe results of the ad ministration of President McKinley are far more important to the people now than any other question. Supported as i should be, and as we believe it will be, it will bring lasting benefits to t' e nation benefits in which our own great State, and our own particular section of this State, will largely participate. Not only in the matter of the conduct of tbe war, but of tbe Nation's policy fo tbe future. is McKinley deserving of heartiest, yes, unanimous suppor, and to this end Penn sylvania's voire on election day in No vember should be heard uneqcivrs-ally and by a rousing majority, for tbe State Republican ticket, and by tbe election of Republican Congressmen." THE CAPTCBED 8PA5ISH 0FFICESS. They Will Bo Imprisoned at tho Hava! Academy at Annapolis. All the Spanishish naval officers cap tured by the American fleet are to be con fined within the limits of tbe naval acad emy grounds at Annapolis. Tbey will be placed in tbe quarters vacated by the American naval officers who left the acad emy to go into active service, aud will be treated with the greatest consideration, having earned the admiration of the Am erican f-ailnrs by their splendid exhibi tion of cm rage in tbe face of almost inev itable death. Admiral Cervera, it is ex pected, will be among the prisoners, who, in all likelihood, will be given tbe free dom of the grounds under limited parole. A MECHANIC'S VIEWS. On the Most Important Local Question We Have at Present to Discuss. Opinions expressed publicly thronirh this newspaper by people in the commoner walks of life who live in some distant State lack the interest which is attach ed to cpiuious held by residents of the JVesternypart of Pennsylvania. The former have always a suspicious halo about them which is ahuent in tbe lat ter. To put it plaiulj, the reader would sooner U-lieve the statement of a ma a living j0 UreeiisburK-. I'a., than the state ment of a resident of Woousocket, It. L, and when tbe Greeusburfr citlz"n courts Inquiry, the experieui-e abich follows can certainly be ilcpeoiiej upon. llr. Ann Kisatimn, painter, a bone ottice and shop is at Xil W. Ot terms ii street, lives on It rush ton avenue, Grecusburj. I'a. Write him if you are in doubt about bia tate ment. and ask him if it ia not im Mr I Eisamnn say: "I can thank Doan's Kid ney ruis for the good health I am now enjoying. I never f.t better than I have aiuce 1 took the pills Inst winter. l.Syii. Viy kidneys hare been weak and have troubled me more or less erer since 1 was a boy, but tbe last few years very severe ly. . Tbe pains through my loins were often so severe that I could uot get amand to my tmsiness, and to do any work ne cessitating stooping or liftin- waa entire ly out of the question. The secretions were irregular, frequent and distressing and oo standing deposited a heavy eth inent. I had doctored a great deal, but w tbont gettitif any aatisfactorv resnlla. When I saw Oonn's Kidney rill nH Ainnieuded so highly. I thought I woolj try them, and I got a box at a drn store. I fWt so much better after the first box that I continued tbe treatment for a time, until I was thoroughly cured. I now-fcave no more trouble, and 1 am glad to rec onimeud a remedy which has proven it self o true to the claims made for it. My son also used ran'i Kidney Pills, and had equaily gooi results." Doan's Kidney PJIs, for sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Mailed by Foster-Milhnrn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.. sole agents for the l'. S. lteniemher the name -iVwu'ir and take uo substitute. FROM FOOT TO KNEE Ohio Woman Suffered Great Agony From a Terrible Sore Her Story of the Case, and Her Cur. u For many years I was afflicted with a mil leg, and a few years ago it broke out in a sore and spread frommy foot to my knee. I suffered great agony. It would bnrn and itch all the time and discharge great deal. My health was good with the exception of this sore. I tried a gwat many kinds of salve, but some would Irritate the. sore so that I eould hardly stand the pain. I could not go near the fire without suffering intensely. Someone sent me papers containing testimonials of cures by Hood's Sarsaparilla, and I told my husband I woali like to try this med icine. He got me a bottle and 1 louna it helped me. I kept on Uking it until my limb was completely healed. I cannot praise Hood's Sarsaparilla enough lor the great benefit it has Deen to mo. it cleanses the blood of all Impurities and leaves it rich and pure." Mas. ASSA E. Eaken, Whittlesey, Ohio. You can buy Hood's Barsaparilla 01 au druggist. Be sure to get only Booa. . 1- - ... - a l-milv IIOOU S PIUS esithartic Price 23c. Zieccter's Sale OF Valuable Real Estats! Bv virtue of the last will and twitxraent of AiexandHrPriitislateof Broihrvii-y uiwn- hlp, diw'd, aud airt'ineiil ol me wiuow all the hirs, the undemlKmsl exwcutorn of aid rteowieut will otter for wie on the prerul-x-s, on Saturday, August 6, 1898, At I o'clock r M., the real estate of decedent, at public outcry, viz: No. i. The homestead arm, containing KM1, acres and allowance, adjoining- lands of AbrHhmn KIWIS. Jacob Prills, m. . 1-vi vueer and Aaron Bittner, of wlilcn. lout lulst-resarei-lt-sraifd in a good talof cultivation, liaviug thervon erected a new Dwelling: : House, hank tstrn. nuiiar ratnp and undry outhulM Iiik. It Is wll watered. l underlaid with oml and hs upon it a u"d orchard. Pos session will be given on 1st April, lsiw. No. 2. A tract in the same township, con- tuiiiing aeres and 101 perches ana allow ance- adjoiiiinx joiin nivns, unip r.n"j aud other, of which about 10 acres Is cleared land , , TherhamMl woodcut and yet remaining on the preinuwsi la reserved. Terms: T-n nvr rent. f the uurrtutxe money to be paid on aav ol naie, wiieii poier. . m, m- I down- SJl to remain a lien without inter est on the homestead Dtrm during the life of Mary Zelgler, and then to be paid to tne eiiii.iren of J. eiuler. dee'd. One-third of the remainder on April 1. 1X, oue-third on I April, r.iu. aud one-tnira on i April, ioi. The deferred puyuienu to be secured by Judgmeut bond. . . ,. J AO id J. P.ltANT, Executors of Alex V ritu, dee'd Public Sola Valuable Real Estate liv virtue of an order of sale lsned out of the i irphsns' Court of Somerset county. Fa. to the undersigned directed, there will be ex posed to sale by puhlic outcry, on Thursday, July 28, 1898, at I o'clock P. M.t at trltleton. Pa- the following described real estate, late the property of lU-Oert idula luaii, dee'd: The undivided one-half of all toat certain traetof land situate In rilack township. Sum ertet county. Pa.. ncKlnniog at a chestnut tree at corner of this land with land of Jacoo oukIH and tract designated as Vacant Itorks. thence by the last named tract north k degrees went is perches Ut stones; thence by land of liinah Tout north Si degrees east IT2 perches to moiiea and north 1 degree east III pen-heo to stone at comer of laud lute ol llouert l.inummii; tnence ty same touin m degrees east lot. a perches to stone, south degree west 14 perches to stone and south ' d.-grees rust 4H perches lostone; thence by !;uid of Jacob Vougit south 1 degrees east 178 perches to chestnut and place of begiu- uing, containing l'h acre and W pctvnes mi rict measure This isexcluslvely a timber tract snd should be seen by all lumueriueu liefore day of atle. At the unit time and place the owner of the other one-half will utter It for mle Terms: S per rent, of the purchase money to N paid on day ot sale, and the Iwlance on de livery of deed. W. M. KF.8X, Klecutor. John R. Scott, Attorney. Assign's Sola OK Valuable Real Estate ! By virtue of an order of sale Issued out ol IheVourtof Common Pleas of Somerset cou r ty, Pa., to the undersigned assignee of t '. K rthoad and wife, of the borough of Somerset. I'a., dirts-tell, Uiere will beexnosed to ale b; puhlic outcry, on Thursday, Aug.4. 1898, AT 1 O'CLOCK P. li on the premises In Somerset borough. Pa., the following described real ewtate, vlx : All that certain lot or parcel of ground sit uate Iu the ts.rouirb of Homerset. !Somertl county, and Ktate of Pennsylvania, fronting sixty-six ii feet on Main Cross or Turkey foot street and extending baric of eiual width two hundred and sixty lour r-S! teet to an Hlley, bounded on the nortn by hit of Mrs Solomon L'hl and on the south by lots of Krank Welmer and Win MhanVr, having thereon em-led a frame stablo. Tul la a very desirable building loU Terms: One-third on confirmation of sale, one-third In S nl one-third in li months from day ol sale with inten-st, and to be secured on the premises by Judgment bond ; IU per cent, of the en. Ire purchase money to b paid when pros-rty is at.id ann which will M so much ot a credit on the first pavment. JOHN R. HtVITT. Assignee of C. K. K.'ioads and wife. Notice ! All persons liavlng accounts or other claims against heestate of J. '. Ileachy, dee'd, are hereby re iuesn-d to prewnl the same, proper Iv authenticated, to the undersigned, on or before August 1, lMs. . 6 A. C. H'd.BKItT, Attorney for Mr. J. K. Beachy. l Jos. Home & Co, Three Specials! in Black Silks. I The prodigious quantity of J i Black Bilks we have sold this sea- Z son places silk selling of past sea- J sons far in tbe rear. Tbe lest prices for guaranteed qualities T abound in our Silk Home. Z u00 yards plain black French $ Glace Taffeta that we have been selling right along at the close price of il. a yd. marked $! a yd These are not silks for lining, but elegant soft finish silks for tbe handsome skirt or gown. 10 pieces 27-inch Black Satin Duchess our regular fl.00 qual ity, 78c a yd. Kindly notice the width of this Satin Duchesse thret -quart -iis of a yard wide. AU that are left of the 753 Black Broche Silk Grenadines, goou the cou tilers marked U 45c a yd. I lose T Yon know how handsomely those sheer grenadine make up. Black Dress Stuffs. If you would like to own a Black Dress cbuatto from some particular ly high-grade novelty we open tbe way by this quc-taliou : Lot of high-class Xnveltie here tofore selling at fciflO, t-M and 35 a yard, go on sale marked $1.50 a yd. The D rice tl.M is merely nomi nal. It ia far below the cost.. Send for samples. - 525-527 Ptna Am-. PITTSBURG, PA KEEP Kitchen Cool!;; USE a new Protvss Blue Flame Oil ' Stove, wick or wickless. burns common lamp oil, cheaper than coal. One, two or three burner. See them in operation at : xi:l' TV Svei. Makes : Wsfflfo James i 1 1847 Anything in . 3 . J : M' vi ,1 n 4 PHARMACY a Where you secure help and protection in all purchases made with mi Our stock is clean and complete throughout. ( Pure (Drugs, Chc::zicals & Toilet Article: .....BEN FORD'S FOR EXPECTORANT JThe largest and best bot.le of Cough Cure ever put on the market for j 25 ceuts. Every bottle guaranteed. Z I . f Corn Z UW11IU1U Ji Tooth J Testimonials Given on Application. J dine Cigars of UoreignSf Domestic !2randi Chewing Uuni and Lime Tablets. Fine Confections of elegant tjul ity and variety. j i GEO. W. BENFORD, Managed. T Public station for Long Distance Telephone to all points ill S the U. S. Rates moderate. j 'f9U99 AAAAAAAA AAAAAii A A A f GREATEST EVENT IN THE STORE'S HISTORY. Reconstruction and shelf empty ing sale. Every article or yard of goods a low price will force the sale of is being sold, to make way for nw goods being done abso lutely just like we were selling out to quit business surplus stocks of choice goods in each of the 56 de partments with reduced prices on that will surprise you and that make this sale more important than anything that ever happened here. Fine 35 cent Novelty Madras 15c 25 cent Mras 12 l-2c. 15 cent choice lace striped Gin ghams 1 l-2c. Large lot fine White Goods sac rificed, 10c. Neat, useful 10 cent wash goods 3 l-2c and ao on prices that mean business. - Not ouly wash goods to go, but Silks, Dress Goods, Wash Suits and Skirts, Shirt Waists all over the store price power is being used such as it will pay you to investi gate like nothing ever did here be foro. BOGGS & BUHL, Allegheny, Pa. AUDITOR'S NOTICE. Atan Orphan' Court held at Somerset. Pa., nn tii- Tlh ilny ot lune, I-, tne umli-n-ltn.-U Waa ilulv apMiiitcl auditor In p un Hi' fic (ilium tlirtl to tlie mtiiunl r-t K. J. and J J. Walker, iiilinlniKtntlure of Jovian Wala er, dw'tl. alo, n ascertain ailvaneriiH-nta and make a distribution of I he runJ in the hauda tf Hie will iuiminitraUn Iv and amuiitf thoa leyaily enililt'd thereto, heivby noli-e thai he will attend to the duti- of the alove appointment on Tuewlay, thelwh day of July, It-h, at liht office in the borough f Momemrt, la.. when and whrn all a-nons lulenwU-d caa attend If they pnp-r Jua.v k. h u rr. Auditor. JXECUTOR'S NOTICE. Eatatr of John f. Coleman, late nf Qiiema-tuHiIng-, townhlp. Hoiueniet Co., hk, dve'd. Letters testamentary on the a hove entate having been granted to tne undeniiitned l y the proper authority, ntiee la hereby irlen I to all prtKia iudebmt I" mid en tale Ut aiak Immediate payment, and tliooe havln claims aulnt the Mtnie to pnw-nt them duly au-tht-inlcwird for M-tllemenl oo or bt-fore Katur j Oar. July , at toy office In the horouxh of rnnT-t, !"., or at the late reald.-nce of auls. dU JAME-4 L. Pl'UH. Executor of John U. Ooieuian, doe'd. WASTED - ACTIVE MEN TO HEI L 8 S K ) nn emmliuiioo. Excellent optMru tuntty for rood proflta Men emcaired In ihe sale or aicrtcnitural Implementa and licht nlnc nmin prvfrrrml Addrea Barnes 8afe L4x-k Company, fittsburg. Pa. DmkvlM Ike rifinn a Jtrtw: A bnaearrtacedonblaatheplMaureof driv Ina. iBUnlin buy en of earriaces oe bar Be ran aare dullan by aendiaa; for Ihe tarire fre catalogue of tha Klkhart CarriaK uu baravas Ulg. Co &iitbft, lai. YOUR P. A.. chell's THINK OF EVERY Good point a perfect cookinz appliance should hav tlin examine the...... J CINDEREbbASS j Kitchen "Work Pleasure. GOOD BAKEES PEBFECT ROASTERS. SOLD WITH THAT UNDERSTANDING. B Holderbaumi 1898 the Drug Line . I Mm M mm Cure and Ache Drops 1 Gibbs Imperial Plow, Matle at Canton, Ohio, tbe bwtpli i fi : on earth, can now be seen at 1. i. ri Holderbauin's Hardware Ston In Litht to handle and very duratni. w owio. SEE OCR....... Disc Harrows. Steel Bar Lever Spike Tooth Harrows. Steel Bar Lerer Spring Tooth Harrow With Whee!s.; Old Style l Wood Frame Harrows, ' plated frimt and under frame with waf ers to protect bolt headi. v Steel Bar Lever Corn and Garden Cultivators, j j;, five, seven and nine "hovel, with H : u., en and weeders. J !;; I v -. T Bar Steel Pufverijer Land Roller ? Corn Planters, - with fertilizing attachment. ; i. lai i ti Champion Hay Rakes. Farmers' Favorite Grain DrilL . McCormick's Mowers and Binder1- . Engines, Saw Mills and Threshers. Just Unloaded for Spring Trail ! i Car Wire Nails. j l Barbed and Smooth Wir- i Imperial Plows. i M Harrows. f i Kramer WagDns. i " Spring Wajrons. 5 Buggies and Carriage ' Call and examine my stock tfor T. -v.,.- J. B. Holderbant: SOJCE'ISET, VX. i ti t.i.. u ' . ai Ai n-.; b. : T 43..