i The Somerset Herali KDWA.BD SCULL. Editor and Proprietor. V S' rKDNK8DAT- Auust 30, 189. REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET. For Judge of t'ue Supreme Court, J. HAY Bli'tWX, of ljiter. For Ju.Iee of the Superior Court. JOSIAH R. ADAMS, of Philadelphia. For State Treasurer, JAMES K. HARNETT, of Washington. REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET. JAMKS B. SAYUHt, Somerset. PfclTHDSOTAEV, M. I). KKKI Shade Uiwnnhip. KU'ISTKR AN1 KUXiRl'ER. JolIX S. SHAKKK, Somerset. TRKAM'RKR, PETER DUMBACLD, Milfordtp. OiUMIWlDXKR, JACOB KixlSTZ, jnemahoiiine :p. W. N. MisKR, Elk Lick twp. ACMTOR. OH AS. H.SCHMl'CKER, Somerset tap. SAM TEL M. SAYLOK, Summit tw p. POOR MMXTuR, WM. J. ijLESSXEU, Sloiiycreek twp. mlH.M.K, Dr. C F. EN;'M, Jeuuertap. ni'STV WIRVKVOK, WM. M. SCHUiXK, Somerset. Am IJarnktt was" nominated by acclamation. His fleet it m might as well be made unanimous. Ske that you are af-.--red, and that yiur neighbors are assmsed on or lfore September 7, to be ready to vote at the next election. PEN.Nsvi.viMA leads the way in in dorsing Prts-ideut McKinley for a sec ond term, and her lead will le followed by all the other states in the I'uion. At the recent lU publieau State Con vention George It. Scull, Ksq , was made the niemler of the Stae Com mittee from Somerset county for the ensuing year. Theke are three silver parties in Ne braska and two IX nuH-ratie parties in Kentucky. If division and multipli cation were the same, the Democratic ouil-x.k would be better. ShvtKAL Democratic orators show a williiipnew! to accept some other ratio than Iti to 1. They would have been hooted from the platform if they had ventured to talk that way in lsf;. The Hr.rrisburg Telegraph thinks that Colonel Barnett will only Lave to scud that old campaign hat through the State, and his majority for State Treasurer will be the biggest ever given a candidate. Whkkk was that great tight that was to I ut up against Senator Quay in the State Convention ? On the only iiestion where the Insurgents were concerned they polled a beggarly 4! out of :M:$. And they call that fight ing! Aguiualdo Kliun will have to try again with his band of reconcentradoes. tJovKRXoK Stone is to be congratu lated on the prompt manner iu w hich the representatives of the Republican party took the first opportunity of ap proving his appointment of Senator Quay, the Legit-lature having failed to elect. There was no half-hearted dec laration in that resolution of approval. I x a speech last week (iovernr r lioose velt said, iu referring to the Philip pines: "We cau"t shirk our duty. We're there. You can't run away uulets you make every man in the Civil War, and whose ancestor was a pioneer, ashamed to claim kinship with us. Morally, we cau't run away." The round of ap plause the Governor received left no doubt of the sentiment of his audieuce. Bryan is confident of a fusion vic tory in Nebraska. There is where he is fooling himself. The Nebraska farm er is not running after false gods this year. He has no time. All of his time is occupied in hauling in his crops, and he has uo use for politicians of the Bry au variety. The Nebraskan is on the McKinley side of the fence to stay, and he is more determined to stay there ev ery time he makes a deposit in tbebauk. Ix a few months from now, for the first time in its history, Cuba will have a census which will be worthy of the name. It will 1 taken under United States auspices, of course, but the great er part of the work will be done by Cu bans. This computation will be the basis for the preparation of the voting lists which will be used in theelectious which will be held next year or the year after to settle the question as to whether (.he island shall have indepen dence or be annexed to the United States. There is a natural curiosity to find out the real number of inhabitants iu Cuba. The coming census will at tract a jjood deal of interest all over the world. The Republican Convention last Thursday adopted new rules for the government of the party in this State, w hich at first were thought to materi ally change the method of selecting delegates to the Convention, etc., but, as a matter of fact, there was but one change made that is at all radical. Up to the time the change was made there was a rule that fixed the basis of repre sentation in State Conventions cn the vote cast by the party at the last presi dential or gubernatorial election, as the case might be. The rule adopted on Thursday fixes the basis of representa tion on the vote cast at presidential elections alone, and there will be no fu ture basis on the guliernatorial vote. This, to a certain extent, simplifies matters, and, instead of changing the basis of representation every two years, il increases the lime to four years. This action was taken because of a general demand of the party leaders of the Sta'.e, and makes certain for at least four years the representation of each district iu Convention. As was predicted, the Republican. State Convention held at HarrUburg last week, was one of the most harmo nious in the history of the party in this State, and the IU-publicaus of Pennsyl vania are to be heartily congratulated iu having such an excellent ticket nom inated, and so outspoken a platf rai adopted by their representatives iu Con vention assembled. The Stalwart ele ment of the party controlled matters absolutely, and, as is always the case where it controls, there was harmony, and everything passed off smoothly. The effort of the Insurgent leader, Sen alt Flinn, to destroy the harmony of the proceedings caused fcaree a ripple, and the vote taken on hi tuotiou dl. closed the pitiful weakness of his posi tion and the paucity cf his followers. The ticket nominated was clearly in. dicated by public sentiment for som lime past, endorsed by the party lend ers, and finally adopted by the party representatives, and must commend it self to the better element of citiienship in all parties. The nomination of Col onel Barnett was a tribute to the volun teer soldier, and, as the modest young fighting commander of the gallant Tenth is wrfll known throughout the Bute, his name will prove a tower of strength, and w ill bring great aid lo the ticket. The selection of J. Hay Brown for Supreme Judge was respons ive to l-neh aud bar, and the naming of Josiah Ii. Adams for Superior Court Judge was a concession to locality, brains and culture. The platform adopted is an exception ally strong document. There is no equivocation about iL It takestrong and advanced ground on the vital is sues n w agitating State and Nation. It comes out openly for the re-election of President McKinley. Pennsylvania is the first State in the Union, as it is the first in llepublicanism, to voice Ibis demand, which is destined to lecome irresistible and overwhelming. No backward step is taken on the money question. It believes in maintaining the existing gold standard, and is unal terably opposed to the free coinage of silver at a ratio of l'i to 1. With equal emphasis the administration of Gov ernor Stone is commended in these words: "We commend the wise, business-like aud courageous administra tion of William A. Stone." This will not suit the gentlemen who measure their politics with a yardstick, and who manipulate the yellow journals of the SUite with bargaiu-oouuter advertising patronage, but it meets with the hearty approval of the great mass of the peo ple of the State, who are in full accord with the present Chief Executive of the Commonwealth. In short, the platform is a clear, able document from start to finish, with uo uncertain sound, fully setting forth the opinions of the Iiepublican party of this State. There are some things in it that may not please the Insurgents, but they are not in a position to demand favors. The platform is ail right, and the candidates are all right. They fit the platform and the platform fits them. All are sure and deserving winners. Now for work that will give the ticket a Mc Kinley nihjority. The Flinn-Martin Wreck. The convention that assembled at Har rishurg yesterday represented the people ilia Itputiii3tn p'''. that is t much greater extent than is usually the case. f course there was a spot or two where only the politicians we-e repre sented, the most notable spot lieing the city of Pittsburg, which is held up by the tail by a somewhat notorious self seeker who bears the name of Flinn. There was no contest in Pittsburg and Allegheny county for delegates to the convention, and Mr. Flinn picked out seventeen of his close followers and took them to the couvttntion aud voted them to suit himself. These persous repre sented only Fliuu and his personal spite and his hatred of regular Republican ism. But throughout the counties of the State there was very generally an honest expression of opinion. This was due to the campaign made by the Flinn-Yan Yalkenburg-Martiu bolters, who delimit in the name of "insurgeuts," in the Leg islature session of last winter. The re sults of that session are history. A bat tle tor I uileu Stales Senator was on. Quay and his opponents had both appeal ed to the Republican voters iu the vari ous LegmlaMve districts, and Quay won. A regularly called caucus of Republican members of the legislature was assem bled, and the caucus by an overwhelm ing vote made Quay the nominee. Flinn, in bis personal hatred of Quay, organized a bolL Martin, once a powerful party leader, now a mere ward boss, broke his personal pledges, betrayed his party and joined the Pittsburg man, who, like Mar tin, had made a fortune out of politics. The bolters, although few in number. managed to bold the balance of power. Chaos resulted, and because of it needed legislation was neglected and the State was left without a sufficient revenue. For this thank the bolters. Xow what has followed? Fliun, appar ently having acquired the foolish notion that he had become a great party leader in the State, started out with the inten tion of running it He was sure that the people would be with biai. He had not the political acumen or the common sense to understand that the people ac cepted him at his true measure aud had sized him up, not as a reformer, but a mere self-seeker and in politic for bis own personal interests. He and his mer ry band of Aguinaldo highwaymen be gan a great campaign. They appealed to the counties. They were going to carry the convention of yesterday aud Mr, Aguiualdo Flinn was going to elect him self chairman of the Republican State Committee.' It was a beautiful program. Only one thing was required to put it through in tact, aud that wai the support of the Re publicans of Pennsylvania. In county after county the fight was made and the lines were drawn. Never was there a fairer and more complete presentation of the issue. County after couoty repudiat ed Flinn and Aguiualdoism in politics, and the vote in yesterday's convention was proof of the opinion in which the Pittsburg nondescript is held. Hating Quay, hating Stone, be assailed the plat form and the caudidacy of Mr. Adams aud he was beaten with four-fifths of the convention against him. Such a repulse is stupendous and means only disaster. Any politician with a clear head would have avoided such a display of absolute weakness, but Flinn has neither political c 1111:11 m sense nor wisdom. He has been followed by bis own puppets from Pittsburg, by a few Dave Martin left overs in Philadelphia and by a scattering vote or two picked u ) in the other sixty -five counties. Nev er was a would-be leader so badly beaten. The Flinn-Marlin-Yan Yalkenburg ban ner is trampled in the dust and the Re publican party, shaking off the traitors and bolters, will henceforth move on to victory', minding these poor political mendicants about as much as a full grown and healthy elephant notices a few buzzing mosquitoes. Philadelphia Inquirer. Farii Greea For 3Ut j Buur. I.AHrtKRTVIl.I.E. X. J., August 2X Anna, the 18 year-old daughter of Wil liam Bell, was left to care for her baby sister this afternoon at ber home in this city. The thought occurred to her that if the baby were only dead she would have an opportunity to leave homeoften er. Accordingly, she gave the infanta Urge dose of paris green. The condition of the child was soon learned by the neighttors, and Dr. F. W. Larison was quickly summoned. He administered antidotes and thus far has saved the baby's life, but has no hopes of its re covery. The girl confessed her crime to the doctor. Reed Oat of Con grew. Aroi sTA, Me, Augustus. Ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed has sent the follow ing letter to Gov. Powers : "I hereby resign the position of mem ber of Cougress from the First district of Maine, to take effect on this date (Sep tember 4)." Governor Powers has accepted Mr. Reed's resignation. Ex-Jadge Hilton 2eae. Saratoga. X. Y Aug. 24. Ex Judge Henry Hilton died suddenly at i:Su o'clock this afternoon. JDeceased was born in this city about li!4,there being ruu h difficulty iu estab lishing the exact date, owing to his aver sion to speaking of bis parentage. Early in life he entered the law office of Camp bell A Cleveland, on Grand street, and became managing clerk; in that capacity he was brought into close touch with the merchant prince, A.T.Stewart. In course of time a close friendship grew up be tween the two, and Hilton resigned to becouie private counsel and secretary to Stewart. In the early fifties Hilton married a sister of James H. Bauker, later presi dent of the Bank of New York. In 1&7 he became judge of the court of common pleas. He was on the bench until and then became a park commissioner under the Tweed regime, a position be held until the collapse of that powerful boss. When Stewart died, on April 10, 187(1, the great estate went in part to the widow, but Judge Hilton was as much master of the fortune as if he were Stewart's only son and heir. The merchant was sup posed to have led a fortune of (70,000,000. Of this he left but fl,000,0u0 to Judge Hilton, but the latter eventually came into possession of nearly all bow, has never been made clear. He soon became owner of the retail store at Broadway and Ninth street, but it never prospered under btiu, bis part ners or his sons, who eventually tried to run it. On August 20, IK)!, the firm of Hilton, Hughes A Co. finally collapsed, with liabilities of $2,529,000. Judge Hil ton lost fully 14,500,000 in the venture previous to the collapse. Cot of Philippine! War. Washington, August 23. Secretary iage and other officials of the Treasury Department think that the enormously increased expenditures which will be made necessary on account of the in crease of the army ia the Philippines, will not make it necessary for the Gov ernment to increase the war taxes or to issue bonds. The only possibility of this kind that any Treasury official is willing to admit is that it may be necessary to se cure a small loan by issuing certificates of deposit, according to the provisions of the War Reverue act; but even this con tingency is not expected to arise. The Payuiaster-Geuerhl of the Army has as yet made no estimate of the addi tional expenditures to be made necessary for the army in the Philippines, hut the Treasu ry IH partment'a opinion as to the ability of the Government to meet the ex penses without embarrassment is based on a fairly accurate idea of what will be demanded iu the way of funds. Secre tary Gage believes that the expenditure will not lie more thau Sl.WK) a mm. If, therefore, every soldier allowed by the Army act of the last Congress should be enlisted, the cost would be f lOU.OuO.OOO. The cost of maintaining the Regular Army iu time of peat was about fii.000, OuG for 25,(i0 men. Secretary Gage thinks that the income from the War Revenue act ill be sufficient to meet the increased expenditures on account of the Army. Hawkins's Funeral Sentember L Washinotov, Pa., August 22. Mrs. Hawkins aud her daughter, Jessie, re turned to day from Pittsburg, eud have selected Friday, September I, as the day for the Colonel's funeral. M rs. Hawkins has been in consultation with Lieut. Col. J. B. K. Slreator and other military friends of the Colonel, and they have de cided that it will be best to have the fu neral as soon after the return of the Tenth as possible. Mrs. Hawkins and her daughter are both anxious that the sad ceremony be held soon. The home receptions to the companies will be over by that time, and all the members of the regiment will then have an opportunity ot attending the funeral of their lale com mander. The funeral will be a militaty one, and the airangements are entirely in the hands of Colonel Slreator and other frieuds of the family. Maj. John P. Pen ny, of Pittsburg, will arrange for the vis iting organizations which will attend. At a citizens' meeting this evening Tuesday was fixed as the day for the re ception to Company H, and efforts are being made to give the boys of the late Colonel's own town a glorious welcome. Exercises will 1)6 held at the Washington and Jefferson College campus, and a ban quet will be given the boys iu the even ing. The women have also arranged to feed all visiting military men on the day of Colonel Hawkins's funeral. Bmethport Mm Bobbed. Chicago, August 23. William Van Buren, an agent for an oil concern in Sinethport, Pa., now on his way to Seat tle, Wash., on a business trip, was met in the Ijike Front park by two confidence men yesterday afternoon. They conduct ed him to a room at li2 State street, where they fleeced hiinofftOO in a card game. When Yan Buren bad bet his last dollar on the game two alleged policemen appeared aud placed the two strangers nnder arrest for conducting a gambling house. The men were taken from the place as prisoners in charge of the supposed policemen, and Yan Buren was told to remain in the place until they had sent their prisoners to the Har rison street police station. Alter wailing two hours for the alleged officers to re turn Yan Buren became suspicious and went to the Harrison street police station, where he reported the matter to Lieut. Collins. Officers Qnjnn and O'Mally were put to work on the case, but they have made no arrests. Shortly after Van Buren bad been robbed James Hartigan, a farmer from Birmingham, Ala., report ed to Desk Sergeant MeCatin that he had been robbed of flj by two confidence men, who f)ok him from the Polk street depot to show him where the big Chi cago fire had destroyed a number of buildings. Sultaa Flies Old Glory. Manila, August 24. General Bates returned from Sulu to day, having, after five weeks' negotiations successfully con cluded an agreement with the Sultan, whereby the sovereignty to the United States is acknowledged over the entire Jolo Archipelago, the American flag to fly over land and sea. tkrxs or the agreement. The agreement provides, also, that the United States shall control all points deemed necessary; that the introduction of rireatms be prohibited; that the Sul tan shall assist in suppressing piracy ; that the American Courts shall have ju risdiction, except between the Moros, the SulUn delivering all prisoners under such jurisdiction; that the Americans shall protect the Morns against foreign imposition, and the Sultan's subsidy from Spain shall be coutinurd. The SulUn and several chiefs signed the agreement. Killed By Cowboys. Englk, X. M., Aug. 2, L J. Spiad- ling, a wealthy cattle man, controlling stock interests in Chlorida, was killed by cowboys near Fair view in revenge for bis murderous assault upon Nellie McKin- stry, of Marion, Ind. Spradling met the woman as he was riding by, both being on horseback, and ; fired a revolver at ber. The shot took j effect in the woman's neck, and she fell ' to the ground. Cowboys nearby started ' after Spradling, wbo emptied his revol- . vers at them. A fusillade from Wincheste in the hands of the pursuers brought Spradling to the ground with six bullets in his body j and bead. He died almost instantly. Miss McKinstry wiil recover. Xo cuse for the trouble is kn-jwn. PENNSYLVANIA IS SOLID FOR M'KINLEY Emphatic Declaration From Re publican Convention Widely Commented Upon. THE TICKET A STRONG ONE. Stalwarts Were in Absolute Control and Insurgent Made Bat a Feeble Snowing. (Special Correspondence.) HarrUburg. Aug. 29. Stalwart Re publicans have good reason to be de listed with the outcome of the state convention, which was held here on Thursday last. It was a most en thusiastic and patriotic body. The references to the McKinley administra tion and to the work of the gallant sol diers in the Spanish-American war and the insurrection in the Philippines were received with spirited demonstra tions. The ticket nominated and the platform adopted will be received by the people everywhere with approval, as has been evidenced in the reports already made by the men actively as sociated with the party organization. The selection of Lieutenant Colonel James E. Barnett, of the famous Fight ing Tenth regiment, for the office of state treasurer, J. Hay Brown, of Lan caster, for supreme court justice and Josiah R. Adams, of Philadelphia, for justice of the superior court will un doubtedly meet with general com mendation. While the nomination of these can didates had been foreshadowed, the mueh advertised fight that was to be made over the platform developed an almost farcical showing from the Flinn Martin combine that have been waging a bitter personal warfare upon Colonel M. S. Quay, and to further their ends have been maligning and misrepre senting every one identified with the leadership of the regular Republican organization from the governor of tho commonwealth down. In a state convention composed of 243 delegates, the insurgents, with Flinn, of Allegheny, as their spokes man and leader, could muster but 49 delegates to vote against the platforri, which was adopted. There were 19J who voted in its favor, with two ab sentees. This platform, among other things, declares for the ic-e!etion of President McKinley in the most em phatic terms, after cordially com mending him, and heartily Indorses the administration of Governor Stone, and especially approves his action in the appointment of Colonel Quay to 11 the vaciiicy in the United States sea ate. Flinn was vigorously hissed when he rose to object to the adoption of this platform, but I'nlted States Sen ator Penrose, who was presiding, promptly called for order and insisted that he be given a full opportunity to speak. Flina's demand for a yea and nay vote on the adoption of this report of the committee on resolutions was quickly seconded by General H. H. Bingham, who, without deigning to en ter into any argument, smilingly em braced this opportunity to place on record the weakness of the opposition. Of the 49 votes polled 17 were from Flinn's Pittsburg machine, 12 repre sented the remains of the Martin dy nasty in Philadelphia, 2 comprised the Hastings following in Center and 3 were delivered by Hastings' Attorney General McCormick from Lycoming, a total of 34, leaving but 15 votes as the entire strength of "this movement" la the balance of the entire state. The signal for the first outburst of applause was the entrance of Senator Penrose. As the tall and commanding figure of the distinguished young Phil- adelphian moved toward the platform he was given a cordial reception. Soon there was loud cheering from the rear of the hall, and nearly every man in the building arose from his seat to note the cause of the commotion. Matthew Stanley Quay, smiling and nodding in recognition to his friends, and fanning himself with a straw hat, as he walked toward his seat, had reason to be proud of the ovation that greeted him from every quarter of the hall. Senator Penrose's speech was lis tened to with great attention. His bold and unqualified declaration for Mc Kinley's re-election led off the cheering for the president, and a compliment to himself was the generous applause given him when he finished his speech. When nominations for state treas urer were called for Delegate Brown Ice, of Washington county, in which Colonel Barnett lives, said the county had selected Richard B. Scandrett. of Allegheny, the colonel's former law partner, to name her favorite son. Mr. Scandrett said he named Colonel Bar nett for Allegheny, for Washington, for western Pennsylvania, for the peo ple of the entire state, for the patriots who honor the Tenth regiment which has half encircled the globe in its country's cause and whose brilliant exploits have attracted the attention of the civilized world. For supreme court justice J. Hay Brown received 208 votes. Judge Arch bald 25, General palmer 9, and Brown's nomination on motion of Mr. Fleitz was made unanimous. The vote on the superior court judge ship was 191 for Adams and 47 votes for Beeber. When it came to vote on the nomi nation for state treasurer, there being no other candidate, Ben era 1 Bingham, addressing the chair, said: "Colonel Bainett, being the only candidate for state treasurer before this convention, I move his nomination be made unanimous and bv acclama lion." "I second that motion," exclaimed Chief Insurgent Flinn, for once being in harmony with the stalwart program. Barnett was nominated with a hur rah. THE PLATFORM. That we congratulate the American people upon the results of the cam paign of 1S96. the establishment of a sound currency, the securing of proper protection to American industries, and the election of that champion of the common people, William McKinley, to be president of the United States. The Republican party has been in control of the national government for little more then two years, and during thu; time every promise made by it bas been fulfilled. Business is active and remunerative, labor is employed at good and increasing wages, capital has an ample field for investment, and an era of unexampled prosperity has been inaugurated. Much of the success of the Republican policy adopted in 1896 is due to the good judgment, wise counsel, administrative ability, far reaching diplomacy and broad minded statesmanship of our patriotic presi dent We firmly support and fully in dorse his administration and place on record the wish of the Republicans of Pennsylvania that he be nominated to lead the hosts to victory in the cam paign of 1900. and to this end we rec ommend the election of delegates who will rive his candidacy earnest and vigorous support at the next national convention. We reaffirm the principles of our party declared in the national platform by the St. Louis convention. The Re publican party of Pennsylvania stands unequivocally and unreservedly for sound money, and favors a currency with which to pay the wages of labor and the earnings of capital, the soldier and pensioner, as good as gold the world over. To further these ends we believe in maintaining the existing gold standard, and are unalterably op nosed to the free coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1. We renew and emphasize our alle giance to the policy of protection, which Is the bulwark of our industrial development and the foundation of the prosperity of our country. We cordially endorse and heartily tpprove the wise course pursued by our representatives in congress in the enactment of th Dingley tariff law. We congratulate tus country on the successful termination of the war with Spain and recognize the wisdom of the policy President McKinley has in augurated in the management of the affairs In Cuba and Porto Rico, and promise him our faithful support In the prosecution of the war in the Phil ippines. In order that the supremacy of the flag planted there by the valor of our army tad navy may be maintained. iennsvivanta is proud of tie record nade by her soldier t Gettysburg. Antietam. Fredericksburg, the Wilder ness. Chickamauga and upon other bat tlefields of the civil war. and glories in the fact that the spirit of the old vet erans has been handed down to their sons, who heroically followed the des tiny of the flag at San Juan Hill. Co ema. Malolos. La Lomas church and M.ilate. We feel a patriotic pride in the fact that every battle fought in defense of our national honor has contained a record of the brave deeds of Pennsyl vania soldiers, and we extend to those now returning from the Philippine Islands a hearty welcome and express our admiration for the conrace and bravery with which they upheld the flag of their country and the honor of our state. The Tenth Pennsylvania, under the leadership of the courageous and lamented Hawkins, occupies the honorable position of being the onlv regiment east of the Mississippi river chosen for campaign work in the dis tant Philippines, and it is now a matter of national history that they met the highest expectations of those who se lected them for this patriotic service. To give continued employment to the industry, ingenuity and skill of the American mechanic and laborer we must find new markets abroad for our surplus products. The commercial control of additional territory will af ford new markets which will necessa rily Increase our commerce and de velop our manufacturing Interests. We have ceased to be content with supply ing products for home consumption alone. We must keep pace with other na tions in seeking new fields for our commerce, and to this end we support the policy of industrial commerce and national expansion. We favor for our national defense and the promotion of closer commerce relations between the sections of our vast territory, now an immediate necessity, the immediate commencement and early completion of a great canal that will give communi cation between the Atlantic and Pa cific oceans, as well as its protection agaii.st forci.en control. We believe the best interests of the laborer will be conserved by the con tinuance of Republican supremacy in state and nation. We express our ap proval of the right of labor to organ ize as well as capital, and believe that t uch organization properly and lawful ly controlled will accomplish better tesults for both the employe and the employer. We recognize that the per petuity of our institutions depends upon giving to labor the fullest and freest opportunity to better its condi tion by securing employment under the most favorable cirucumstantes. We commend the v.-ise, business like and courageous Administration of our distinguished fovcrnor. William A. Stone. As chief executive he has shown a disposition to serve the best interests of the whole people and to conduct his administration on lines of common honesty and business like sa gacity. Like an individual, a Ftnte must live within its income. An individual who pays out more money than he receives becomes insolvent, and a state that adopts the same policy must sink in credit. We, therefore, uphold the gov ernor in his policy of reducing the ex penses of the state so that the shall not exceed our income. The largest support should be given to our char itable, eleemosynary, penal and char itable institutions, but appropriations should not be made, even for these worthy purposes, beyond the annual revenues of the state. If additional revenues are required we favor the taxation of incorporated capital and or ganized trusts, so that the public bur deris may be more fully and equally distributed. We commend the good judgment of the Republicans of Pennsylvania In their selection of representatives In both branches of the national congress. They fitly and properly represent the great commercial, industrial and busi ness Interests of our commonwealth The Republican party owes a debt of gratitude to her senior senator, Mat thew Stanley Quay, who for more than a quarter of a century has stood in the forefront of the battle for Republican supremacy. Our state Is entitled to full representation in the United States ienate, and we endorse the action of Joe governor in making his appoint ment to fill vacancy caused by the failure of the last legislature to elect "We commend the faithful attention with which the public business en trusted to our junior senator, Boise Penrose, has been transacted. As a member of the committee on com merce he has secured the appropria tion of millions of dollars for the im provement of slackwater navigation in western Pennsylvania and for a deep channel in the Delaware river. He has been assiduous in the performance of the many duties exacted from him as a representative of this great state, and merits the approbation of his con stituents. "We favor an economical adminis tration of state affairs and demand the prompt settlement and collection of all claims and taxes due by individuals, compaaies and corporations. The platform also favors support of the merchant marine and commends the administration of State Treasurer Beacom. Org Bites Off Girl's Ear. Haxovkk, Pa., An gust 24 On Tuesday last a distressing accident befell a twelve-year-old daughter of Albert Wentz, a farmer, living six miles south of here. The girl was working at some flower beds along a bill in front of the house when she suddenly awoke a large dog sleeping in the grass near her. The beast, angered, sprang upon the child and bit oT one of her ears. The father picked n.j the severed ear, wrapped it in paper, a id brought the child to a physician here, who sewed the ear fast to its place. Owing to the length of time between the occurrence of the accident and medi cal treatment, there is but slight hope of the ear uniting. Big Inereate of Exports. Washixutox, Aug. 24. The lotai of imports during July, 1W9, was f(i0,152.s, a;ainst f.,!S4,381 in the same month of 18. The toUl of exports was t:,0ai, 8. W, ajaiust J71,250,S4." in July, ISL The largest gain was in the products of agri culture, exports of which increased from n,02G,2l3 in 1898 to fo4,72rt,7ii in 1S99. Products of manufactures increased from fa,t,116 to 3,012.034. Total imports for seven months of 1S)9 were f448,597,777, against 177,24-,219 in the same period in 14 Total exports in 18SK were fitM.Oitt, 6k and in 1899 $S7,957,31L In spraying the streets it is ruinous to the foliage to throw cold water on it during the heat of the day. Mrs. Col. Richardson SAVED BY MRS. PINKHAM. Lrrrix to m. ruiitii xo. 72,89b "You have saved my life, snatched me from the brink of the prove Almnit. and I wiali to thank you. About eigh teen montns ago I was a total wreck, physically. 1 had been troubled with leucorrheea for some time, but had given hardly any attention to the trouble. "At la-st inflammation of the womb and ovaries resulted and then I suf fered agonies, had to give up my pro fession (musician and oiann t.fnvi . z j - , was confined to my bed aiid life became a terrible cross. Mr husband sum moned the best physicians, but their benefit was but temporary at best. I believe I should have contri-tH 1o morphine habit under their care, if my common sense had not intervened. " One day my husband noticed the ad vertisement of your remedies and im mediately bought me a full triaL Soon the pain in ray ovaries waa cone, lam now well, trong and robust, walk, ride & n It.... 1 nA ,i - , m jjin iu tier I teens. I would not be without Lvdia ' t 1 inkham a egetablc Compound: it is like water of life to me. I am very gratefullv and tincpn-tir mkll wisher, and I heartily recommend your remedies. I hope some poor creature may be helped to health bv itory." Mr. Col. E. P. Kicuxiuse.x, ftlll.MLl.NDtK, VUS. State Politics. All males more than 22 years of age to be entitled to vote at the uext election must have been assessed at least sixty days b-efore the election and have paid a tax at least thirty days before election. Registration is not enough, but a tax must be assessed and paid. Between the agwof 21 and 22 years assessment aud payment of tax is not necessary. The voter can vote at that age without pying tax. " . General Frank Kceder, who succeeds Attorney-General F.lkin as chairman of the Republican State Committee, will open headquarters at Philadelphia about the first of September. It it understood thalW. R. Andrews brother of former State Seuator W. H. Andrews, will be vice chairmau, in place of T. Larry Kyre. Charles E. Voorhes, of Philadelphia, and Jere B. Rex, of Huntingdon, will be the secretaries. Ex-Representative B. K. Focht will be the press representative of the committee. Clarence E. Seitz, of Kas ton, it is reported, will be chief clerk. . Lieutenant-Colonel Barnett received a message while at OgJen, Utah, from Johu P. Elkin and Lewis E. Beit ler, notifying biiu of his nomination by the Repubiicau convention of Penusyl vauia fir State Treasurer. Cidonel Bar nett received the co igratulations of the escort committee and many of the men who served under him. Wheu aked what he had to say Colonel Barnett re plied : I accept the nomination, not so inm-h as a persona! honor as a tribute through me to the memory of one who was not permuted to reap his just reward, and to the services of the men he commanded. . Representative Ward Bliss, of Dela ware, called on ex -Senator Qimy at the Executive Mansion, in Harrisburg, on Wednesday night, and told the ex-Senator he was ready to vote for him for Uni ted States Senator in an extra session. Later Mr. Bliss was iu Philadelphia and remarked that there was no reason now why any Repubiicau member of the Legislature should remain out of the party caucus to select a candidate for United States Seuator. Last January when the caucus was held ex-Se ator Quay was charged with grave oll'etiscs. He has been acquitted, said Mr. Blins, nd there is no reason why he should not be re elected if he is the cho'ce of the majority of Republican members of the Legislature. Does Coffee agree With Youl If not, drink Grain-O made from pure grains. A lady writes: "The fintt time I made Graiu-O I did not like it but after using it for one week nothing would in duce me to go liack to coll'ee." Il nour ishes and feeds the system. The children can drink it freely n ilh great l-n liL It is the strengthening mi laiH-e of pure grains. Get apackxgn tiwiay Iriini your grocer, follow the diroctions in in-tking it and you will haves delirious and health ful taitle beverage for old and young. I x-, aud i"ic. SHERIFF'S SALE! By virtue of Sundry Writ of Fi-ri Karla, Al. Kir1 Kuria, ami levari Kiu-iaa, U-ud out of the Court of Common Pltti of Sniie-r-t county, IVnnsylvMiiiit. to me ilirvct?i. tltfre will xpoei u Mile ut the Court lioue, iu omert borough, on Friday. Sept. 22, 1899, AT I O'CLOCK P. M. the following uVseritK-d mil tsiute, lo-w It : All Itie right, title, intercut, claim and de manil of Icanlri Phillip,, of. In tnl to tlie fol lowing dmcrib.tl rwl eslute lo-wlt : 'o 1. A I'crUilit iiseor parvrl of bind sit uule In Jt-nVraoii township. Somerset cmnty, l'i , coutaini!! Iwo acres more or leu, ad joining land, of I evi slmulU, Slater lxu las. mid the pnhlic rcwd, havimc then-oil errcied a one aud a half-story plank dwelling house, Hummer Iiohm-mid o her outbuilding, with the appurteiituift-. No. i A rtain pin r or parcel of land ai t ua'e as aIoreHld. coiiluininK three ncrvs more or le-. adjoining tract No. 1, aud land of lstiac Hrrkt-y, Ktnanut-i Aukniy and the pub lic road, living thereon erected a frame slure Louse fee!, and a Muble. No. X. A veiiaiu Irjet of laud situate as aforesaid, containing IH aervN. more or less, about III scnn clinr, balance tlmoer. adjoin ing lands of John Kinimel. Isaac berkey, Kred Ankenyand Perry liarmlt. Taken in exei iition end lo be eold as the Ji-operty of lmniel Phillippi, at the suit of olin A. Kriedliue. A 1.30 All the right, title. Interest, claim and de mand of 1. A. Kriedlitie.of, in and to the fol lowing dfsrriiied real e.tate, to-wit : No. 1 Two pertain lots of ground situate in Meyersdale liorough, Somerset county. I'a , located on Meyers Second Avnue, each 411x1.1) feet, and numbered in the Meyer', sur vey to said liorouirh as Iota Nuh tw and V7. No i All that certain lot of ground situ ate in Meyers addition to -Mcycrsda'e bor ough, numbered on the plan of said tairuusfh lot No. pt, having a froutage of J fit-1 by 1 J) f.-tt hack to an alley. No S. All Unit certain lot of ground situ ate in the lairoUKh ufo-esaiil. and numbered on plan of said town in the Me.iers'a.Mitmiius lot No. HM, having a drying shed ertcted on this lot and No litt hereafter named. No. 4. Twocenain lols of ground situatetn the borough aloreasid. numbered ou the Meyers addition to said borough as lots Ntnt. lui and 1U7, each fronting -HI feet on Meyer's Second Avenue, all of which real estate' wa, con eyed to the defendant hv deed of Will lam S. Miller, dated June i. IrkI, and recorded in Heed I took ol Sou trset county. Vol. SSI, nuges :d and :f7 Taken In exivution and to tie gold a the property of I). A. Krledliiie, at the suit of John 1. Unagy. A I -SO All the right, title, interest, cliim and de mand of Messi more 'turner, of. In and to a certain (arm or tract of land "in.a'e in I'pper Turk yfoot towuship. So-ner cl coiiiitv. J'a., containing l. acres, a lout su acres clear, bal ance timber, adjoining lands of Oeorge Hum Iwuld. Kphraiui I'nmpy, Scott King and Samuel Snyder, havin r thereon erected a two story frame dwelling t.ou-ie, a one and u half s'ory v-iiant house, Itank burn, spring house and other outtiuiididgs. with the appurt -nances. Also an orchard of fruit trees on the premlseH. Taken In execution and to be s 'd an the property of Mcssi inure Cramer, at the ,uit of Adaline Crani.-r. -Terms : NOTIC'K All penum purchasing at the above sale will pl.n-e uke notice that 10 per cent, of the purchase money must be p:tid m hen pro-rty is knocked down: otherwise It will attain be exposed to sale al the risk of the flrM purchaser. The residue of the purchase money must be paid on or before the day of co itlrmation. viz: Thursday. S p. vs, Mm. No deed will lie ack notrledged ULtfl the pur chase money is paid in full, tsherilt'i Office M. IT. HAKTZKI.T., Somerset, Pa. J SherirT. IT'S DIFFERENT THE XORTII AMERICAN (PHILADELPHIA) IT'S DIFFERENT, because It prints ali the news, and all the news It prints is true. ITS DIFFERENT, because It's bright and brisk, up-to-dats and vigorous, but not yellow. ITS DIFFERENT, because its only poncy is to teii the truth. It has n.. covert or person! interests to promote. It serves no political ambition, no c.eed, no class prejudice, no mere partisan purpose. ITS DIFFERENT, because it advocates equal taxation and battles against the existing system, which favors the rich corporation at the expense of the farmer, the merchant, the manufacturer and the wage-earner. ITS DIFFERENT, because It stands for Republican principles, and makes war upon all h.o, under the stolen name of Republicanism, are disloyal to those principles. ITS DIFFERENT, because it believes manhood and not money ihouid rule. Therefore it upr.olds the rights of alb as against the aggressive power of the privileged few. ITS DIFFERENT because no boss, no corporation, can control one line of its space. ITS DIFFERENT, because It Is non sectarian and broad ; every party, every failh, every class, and the worki ngman equally with the millionaire, gets a fair hearing in its columns. ITS DIFFERENT, be cause It upholds failh In humanity, and the pro gress of mankind toward higher Ideals, largsr hopes and better living. ITS DIFFERENT 1, will continue to be different. Watch The North Amerl caa and see it grow. ONE CENT "Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining." The cl-uJs cf I Ad WW cm-elopir.g mr-ia.-.' tun silver iimr.g in theshupe of d specific lo remcn them. S is Exxfs SursAparuIa, America's Greatest Me&dr, tuhich drives out 2 impurities from the blood, of either set or try ace. ii 1 i Maii da f'i Soldiers Teok the Pritoaer. Savannah. Ga.. August 24 Acting under orders from Governor Candler, dpt. P. F. Gleaaon. of the Firet regi ment of militia, took 2m) men to Dirlen, 55 miles from here, yesterday to auppress an incipient riot and bring here a negro prisoner named Henry Dclegall, charged with an assault opou a hite girl. Word came from Mayor Kenan, of lUrlen, that the town was in charge of an armed negro mob, and be urgod thai troop be aeat. When the troops arrived at 7 o'clock they found many excited neifroe. gathered, but there hal been no disorder, lielegall was lodged in iail fcere lat night. Captain Gleaaon left "S men at Darlen to preserve order. . Hot Advise to Hegroea. Atlantic City. X. J., August 2i-At to-day'a aeioii cf the colored Bapti.st congreni of the I'uited Slates Kev. Ir. Robinson, of Pittsburg, in an address, declared that the colored race "must pad dle iU own canoe. We must get money, banks and railroads," he continued, "learn bow to make guna and powder aud then learn bow to use tbem before we can become a power in this country." lie cloned by aa-serling that "the Xortb, the South and the devil in hell are against the negro, and God is the only one bo w ill accept ut" The "B. & O." TO T II K 33 ii Annual Encampment G. A. R. Philadelphia, September 4th9th- Ticket will be sold at the Very Low Pate of One Fare for the Round Trip from all points on the Baltimore ,t i )hio K. It. east or the Ohio Kiver, with the exception that the rata from Xew York and lialthnore will l- flin) ami from Washington ft ID) for the Round Trip. Ticket on sale JSeptemlier 3, i and ., good returning until Septemlier 1J, in clusive, except by deposit of ticket wiih joint Hgeiit at Philadelphia iM twecn Sept. .i and I', and on payment of fee of centi, return limit may be extended until Sep teiniier ;!. Every soldier knew the connection of the "1$. AO." i!h the Civil War. There are no many points of inUrot on and about its line that special Stopovers and Side Trips have been arranged for the accommodation of visitors to the Philadelphia Encampment. Call on li. fc O. Ticket Agents for this special infor mation. Send " cents in stamps for the special G. A. R. edition of the "Book of the Royal Blue," containing Battlefield Map. to l. It. Martin, Manager Pasxeiiger Trallic, B. A O. R. K., Baltimore. E XECUTOR S NOTICE. late of Harriet Custer, late of the borough of llooversvilie, Somerset county, i'a., deceased. I.etlem testamentary ou the above estate having been granted to the undersigned by the pnterauiliority, nolice is hereiiy given toail persons indebted to said estate to make immediate paymenUand those bavin claiin Atrainsl the same to present them duly au thenticated for payment JAMES LAMBERT, Executor or Harriet t'uster, Lainberbiville, Pa. JEGAL NOTICE. To Elmer E. Baldwin, residence unknown. You are hereby notified that in pursuance of a Writ of Partition issued out of the or- f)han' t'ourt of .somerset county. Pa., I will lold an Inquest on the premises on the real estate of Hunli Auman, dee d, situate in Som erset towindiip, Somerset county. Pa , on Sat urday, tlie ninth day of September. I", wheu and where you can allciid if you tin. proper. M H. HARTZEl.U Sheriff" Office. Sheriff. July Jl. im. W A MTrfl! -r,ive. reliable men to sol.c II All I LUi it orders for nursery stock; permanent employ meiit: expenses and Kala ry Vi ttioe who can leave home or commission to IihuI men, Stock strictly tirst-elitM. The business easily leurncd. V rite at once for terms and territorv Srate aire and iM-cupa-tion. TlierLli. I'HASK tUVIl'A.VV, South Peun Siuare, Philadelphia. Uos. norne 1849-1899 Next Monday in Pittsburg. The chances are you'll be in town neTt Monday to take part in the recep tion of the home coming of the lthh. The parade will take place early in the day and after it is over you have so ne time for shopping. We don't think you can tied a store in which there are larger a eortmenU of new thing for Fall than here. Aud we know positively that you can not find a store where th evrifirt of iU patrons is looked after more faithfully than in this store there's a Restaurant, a Parlor for the general public a sDecial Parlor for Women, a check room where your grips and pickigM c.n ba left and a public telephone station. By way of brevify we tell you something about new Press, fjoods for Fall. Plaid are the real thing in the way of style for theparate skirt, ami weare ready to show you new Tweed Plaids, new Vicuna Plaids, new Camels Hair Plaids, as smart as Plaids can be, in a range of prices, tie, 50c, S.V, 7.V, H'x on to f I .VI a yd. Another line or denirable goods is the new Coating Serges in staple color ings. These serges are 44 inches wide. In the face of a rising market they are marked 4S cents a yd. For the dressy school dress we invite your attention to ten color assortments in 4o inch new French Poplins 75 cents a yard. For the lining of good dresses we have vast assortments of Black Percaliaes in soft, medium and stiff finishes, at So, 10c and 12c a yd. Pittsburg, Pa. Freh Seasonable Cot Flowers, Polled Plank, also all kinds of Artistic Floral Designs can be furnished on short notice. Bell Telephone at our store. AtUt'f Stall. Florist, UOHHStOM'H, l'a. BEAVER. PA. On the Ohio , . " ' uiiuuun I ruin I I r ' bur. Korly geven.l, yer. N-w i,"il.ii". and et.itpi,.eD, lxwiniiurr R.r youns .Hlti W rue lor cnUlogue. r Rev. Arthur Staple. A. n.. President. a- Kni;r term bejjini fciolr-.d l w - t.'ia: wiirut nist rooiplrte ' -stud, uu n-ceived nhout previom dculml trmintn. f Woiueuaclm.lted. Write foreitalomie PIT TSBURS DENTAL COLLEGE, Dept. of Western CntTr?1t of Peninl t jnl. 71i Peon Avenue-, Pliuburg, P. If You Want the Best z y. : a coo-ls, then call and examine our complete ttock ia the following: Garlands, Majesties. Coumbians, All guaranteed to give satisfaction and at putt ic ranging from $7.00 to $50.00. Call and examine. 1.847 g WHEN IN WANT OF PURE DRUGS, CKEM- PHARMACY. 408 Main Srect, Somerset, Pa. Our stock is complete. All gooJ.s guaranteed. S Our Specialties: Fine Box Stationery, "Aloha" Brand. with a numerous variety ot flavors. rE Imported and Domestic Brands of Cigars consta:;: on hand. G. W. BENFORD, Manage: t r-Public station for Long Distance Telephone to all joints is. 5 U.S. Rates moderate. Sunday pay station at Hotel Vauueur. fcrm 1 newest plaids are here larger assortments than ever before. Exclusive plaitl stock. Such extensive range of Tlaids 10c, to tlie swell, high-toned Skirt Plaids, $l.o0 and $2.00, as never before approached a3 to variety and choiceness, here or any place else. New wool Skirting Plaid j 40e. Silk mixed Plaids 3.c dressy for children's wear. Silk and wool plaids splendid waist styles 35c. IJcautiful line of new Plaids "0 Smart, rich Skirting Plaids 75c, 90c. Styles that to get samples of is to gel i:i touch with choiceness, dis tinct r!ci cjs, and money's worth that will be to yonr profit, and make more pleased customers for this store. BOGGS & BUHL, DEPARTMENT X" Allegheny, Pa. Somerset.... C ompanY, SOMERSET, PA. When you l,uy a Baggj, Wagon. Har nes,etc.,get the lt yi.ur money will buy food Top Buggies from $30 up. Call and ee what I have and oblige, A. C. "DAVIS. IMPORTANT TO ADTERTISEK.S. The cream of Uie country pawra is lonnl la Remington's County Seat LUta. Shrewd adverti!rs vad themselves of these Lata, a j ecpy of which caa be had of RemiDgtoa I Broa- of Kuw Turk 1 Pittsbuiy. X & B the plumbing & heatincT$ IX RANGES or COOKING STOVES ib be produced at a price no higher than Ul.l. P. A. SCHELL, ICALb AND J U1LL1 AtxllLLtb, Delicious Confections in Original Patkajj' Sparkling Ice-Cold Soda pure and refa-s!;:rJ uiuuiiuiuimmkl MMMimMMOMmMMWHW rTT1Kir7 GOOD AND BAD ... i Stoves resemble euili nthif-I closely. It's when thV Mri? jjul it that they tell their pedigree CINDERELLA are made ol lue orl miii Wi,i. resent quite a number ul iiupnita in stove making. They meet every want of thei keeper in a satisfactory umi.m . moderate cost. CIST, W0SK. WORST. WASH, All Lea out. Good bakers perfect roastw Sold with that understanding JAMES. B. HOLDERBALI H Gibbs Imperial Plow, Made at Canton, Ohio, thn on earth, can now he sees ii Holueibautu's Hardware 4 Light to handle and verr 1 The i way zrin r WW .'-' SEE OUR. Disc Harrows, j Steel Ba Lever Spike Toot Harrowi j Steel Bar Lever I Spring Tooth Harrow With I Old Style Wood Frame Harrow: plated front and under irsine-- rs to protect bolt heiuii f f Steel Bar Lever ; Corn and Garden Cultivtf five, seven and nine shovel,-, era and weeders. j T Bar Steel Pulverizer LancV Corn Planters, with fertilizing att'bn4 i Champion Hay Raket Farmers' Favorite Grain McCormick's Mowers and t- Engines, Saw Mills : Threshers. i Just Unloaded for SpriugTf I Car Wire Naila. f i Barbed anj 5rotol&'; I " Imperial Plows. I " Harrows, Kramer Wajoni. i Spring Wagons. S Buggies and CarriaJ ' Call and examine my Ux lt ; buy, J. B. HolderbaC f SOUEIiSET, PA. j nor rnnrr tUe I ,erve T,y for . per package.