f j xhe Somerset Herald. GEORGE E. 6CTLL, Editor. A fresh tomto 1m f is a sovereign cure for , bee sling- If-ica! instruments at Snyder drug store. The oats harvest U pretty wed over and the crop n,neui,e- of our formers are already compiain- ine about the potato rot. A HcConnrUsrille a broke kisneck xg.kegofbr. An AJlentown man got locK-jaw and died from crashed finger. A Greensbnrg man was killed on bis way to rt a marriage license. An Nyear-oM Emans man got fatal gan Pne while cutting a com. The big fruit crop will make a glut in the fruit-brandy market. A dose of l-mon juice in a cup of black to? care headache. Ud comfort rockers (big enough I tro), at Devlin's next to Mansion House. for a good stove, and warranted, go to J. B. Hoiderbaum i Hardware Store, Somerset, Fra-klin College. New Athens, O., is thor-ou.-U. cheap, convenient. Catalogue sent f-. 1-t State Convention of the People par ty will be btid in Grcensburg September W.b. Cradles, single and double, all size, color ni'sLais. Yes, Devlin's for them, 215 UruaJ st- Johnstown. The citiiens of A'.toona are raisir.fi a fund ofiJ.toofTeras a reward for the appre hension of the incendiaries now terrorizing tlx! city. AU accounU agree that the yieid of wheat trd corn in the United Slates will be the preatest ia bulk and the tinot in quality ever Harvested in this country. A'.pheus C. Johnson, a farmer, who d;s-,,,a-ed from Ionia Michijran, in 1873, and who was pronounced legally dead in has turned up to claim his estate, which bad be. -n sold and divided Utween his wife and daughter. Farming, grazing, mineral or timber amis for sale cheap, in the booming rtate of AV. Va. Special inducements to those desir ing homes. Write wliat you wa'-t. Drscas McKka, Iieal Kstate Azt. Kingwood, W. Va. Two very popular volumes of short stories -The Uncle of an Ansel and Other Stones, bv Thomas A. Janvier, and Idunaand Other Tories, by George A. Hlbbard-have just been added to Harper s "Franklin Square Library." Both books were published m at tractive library editions several weeks asro. Wheat is gradually increasing in price ow ing to increasing foreign demand on account of t!.e prohibition of ex porta of rye from Eu;a and there seems little doubt at pres ent that the farmers who have a surplus of heat will realize handsomely if prices keep on going upward. Juure Harry W hite says there is no occa sion for the calling of a constitutional con vention, and regrets the passage by the leg isiatare of the bill relating thereto. He says 4cv defect that may be found in the present constitution can be remedied by a amend ment submitted to the people by the legisla ture. A grove meeting will be held at Shar.ks vllle. by the Ev. As-sociation, in J. J. Waik eri jrove, b. gining on Saturday evening Aig. 29, at 8 o'clock, to continue over Sab bath. Holy Communion will be adminis tered on Sabbath at 10:1 a. m. Rev. T. Bach, P. E., and other ministers will be In attendance. All are cordially in vited. E- F- Picket, Charles Dudley Warner has collected and arranged a score or more of those delightful tboit essays w'th which be has from time to time opened the "Editor's Drawer " of U,tr ,' Xiaanne, and Hanr & Brothers will very soon publish the same in a dainty vol ume, entitled, " As We Were Saying." It will be appropriately illustrated by H. W. McVicar and others. The Blair County Republican primaries were held Saturday evening for the purpose of filling the Assembly vacancy caused by the resignation of Hon. A. J. McDonald, and nominating two delegates to the Constitu tional Conveatiou. The rote i.oile-1 was light, and the indications are that the fight will result in the nomination of J. L. Meti er or E. M. Amies, of Altoona for the Leg islature. The following named letters remaining in tie I'ostoifioe at Somerset, will be sent to the Ied Letter Office if not called for in ten dys from this date, Aug. 3, Comgan, Emma; Ie:i.s, Frank; Foge, Jewe: Kendrix. O. J.; Uindnian, W. J.; Lxkwood, Grace; McClcllan, Maggie Miss; Mills. Uenjarnin ; SetT, Clara Miss; Bnncr, E.m:r A. ; Sturgis, James ; Shoemaker, Pe tal ;Sliner, John P.; Varrihilt, G. Mors; Wilt, Samuel Mrs. ; Wisel, Emma. Jos: ah Keller, V. M Wanted. la &aie-set county, some good butter ship pers. Address R. S. MiDoa ELL, Xo. T4 Penn Avenue. East Liberty. Wanted. For spot cash, S-jO.iaiO feet red oak and lnat stock, inspected at mill. Contracts Biaie br future delivery. Write catling lowest cash figurij. F. R. Johssos, New Utithlehem, Pa. Basket Picnic. The menAeriof the G'.ade Beformed Clnirch, uf Stonycreek township, will hold a basket picnic on Saturday, Sept. 3th. All are cor CJtlly invited to attend. Committee. Fertilizers'. I hive them. Bone aud Bone Phosphates for Uu crops, deliver aud ship every day. Eest jouds for the It-1st money. A. C Davis, Somerset, Pa. Wanted. Trsons attending the Pittsburgh Expo sition and wishing to purchase merchandise, all kinds of wearing apparel and household goods, can save from 10 to ! per cent, on every dollar's worth of goods purchased by calling at the office of the Union Exchange, Houm 4". 1, Penn Building, and paying one do.lar ft a membership card, which entities a member to a discount at all the Wing stores in the two cities. This card :11 save more than double your railroad if it is only a small bill of goods. E. F. Thomps Business ManvEr. Chlllt and Fever, Malaria and Ague. Ia regular malarious localities there is enough of the poison called malaria gener to produce in all who are not acclimated regular chills and fever. Pe-ru-na, in large wiU break the chills every time. In other localities there is just enough malarial Vouwn to mate many people fee! indescrib :y bad without producing regular chills. Taere will be alight, irregular chilly sensa tions, with flashes of beat and cold, clammy rspiration, aching bones and muscles, bad breath and stomach, periodical headache or eUnt'gia, nervousness, slecp'.easneas, stupor 3 weakness. For thia condition Pe-ru-na a prompt and positive cure. It rids the ?n of the poison, builds up the flagging Powers, and brings back appetite and sleep. A few weeks' use of the wonderful antima larial remedy produces such an entire reno 'atioB and rejuvination of the whole body the patient feels as if he was living in hiber world. For a free book on malarial dieass tend Tow address to The Peruna Medicine Com fzj, Columbus, Ohia PAY AmruM 1M- The regular aJjouroed argument court is in session. Senator Critch field was in Somerset Mon day, looking for a stray cow. Mr. John C. K'mmel, of Pittsburgh, is is:t:ug Somerset, Ms former home. Mr H. G. Dirsie, of Pittsburgh, spent Sunday witli Lis mi'.y in Soraer.-et. Don't CiU to attend the concert in the Methodist church Saturday evening. King 4 Franklin's circus will visit Somer set, Septemtcr 3rd. St advertisement. Court Stenographer Peter Vogel returned Friday from a ten days visit to relatives in Illinois. Mr. W. T. HoblitxelL of Meyeradale, spent a few hours at the county seat Mon day morning. Captain Scudder Darrah, wife and daugh ter, of Beaver, are guests at the residence of Mr. W.H. Piatt. Mrs. Lewis W. Foj; and family are visit ing at the residence of Mrs. Fogg's brother, Dr. H. S. KimnieU. Mr. A. L. Ehoada. formerly of Somerset township, but late of Oklahoma, is visiting friends in thia vicinity. Mr. KJward Ecul! returned to Somerset Friday, from a three week's outing at St. Clair Springs, Micbigua. Dr. J. M. Locther and Mr. F. O. liven- good, accompanied by their wives, drove over to Bedford last week. We are indebted to our farmer friend, Mr. Albert Wright, of fclocycreek township, for a basket of delicious eating apples. Mr. John O. Sioner, of Berlin, and his son. Dr. Harry, of Cleveland, Ohio, sjtnt Tues day in Somerset. P. A. Schell and Femer Brothers have each had a neat awning placed in front of their nrw store rooms. The Misjea Met7-er, who )f .d been visit ing Miss Edna User, returned to their home in Bedford Monday. Fred. W. bie-ker Eo'i., is the member from this county of the new Bepublican btate central committee. Unless the weather should interfere the flapping of the wings of great numbers of Eagles will be heard hereabouts Friday. Mr. S. S. Forney was one of the Vice Presidents and Dr. H. D. Moore was one of the Secretaries of the late Kepublicau State Convention. Mr. Jacob Cook, who had been suffering for some time with a severe attack of pneu monia, died at his home on Patriot street Thursday. Mr. Barnett Picking, who occupies a posi tion in the Gaulier general office, Johns town, is spending a two week's vacation in Somerset. The Musicaie, to be given in the Metho dist Church Saturday evening, will be one of the most enjoy -iblc entertainments of the summer. You will miss a rare treat if you iail to attend. The stockholders of the Somerset Stone Company held a meeting in this city Satur day. The Bare- F-aiiroad from Woy, on the S. fc C, to the quarry will be completed within a week, and active operations will be commenced immediately. The company has many orders. Jiiiufom Herald. At a meeting of the borough Board of School Directors Saturday evening, it was decided not to build the contemplated and much needed addition to the Academy school building this full. The new building will probably be commenced shortly after the close of the next spring terra. In Compliance w ith the requirements of a recent act of Assembly the county commis sioners have had the room in the court house for many years occupied by the Sheriff, neat ly fitted up for the use of Mr. J. M. B-rkey, county Suirinie;ident of public schools. Mr. Berk ey will shortly take possession of his new quarters. Unksj all signs fril the reunion of the Knights of the Golden Eit'le to be held in Somerset next Friday will attract oae of the largest crowds of people to this place that has ever visaed the town. The various Corani'ttees Lre all hard at wori: and the ar rangements are rapidly being perfected for the entertainment of all who may come. One of Somerset's enterprising young merchants, Mr. Xorman E. Knepper, of the firm", of Kneprer Jt Ferner, was marrieJIat the residence of the bride's father, on Main street, at noon, Wednesday, to Miss Emma Weimer, daughter of ex-Treasurer John H. Weimer. The ceremony was trformed by Ilev. J. S. Harkey, of the Lutheran church. Judge Silas M. Clark, of the S:ate Supreme Court, ient Saturday eight in Somerset, at the Park Hotel. The Judge was accompan ied by his two daughters, and the party were on their way home from Bedford Springs, where they had been for some days. They were traveling in a carriage, and left here for Indiana Sunday morning. W hue here most of tie l members of the Som erset bar called upon the Jud-e. Mr. R. S. Scull, of the Herald, and wife left for Cleveland Thursday, where they ex pected to join a party of Washington city newspaper men and their wives and take a trip ever the great lakes. The party will be the guests of the Ship Owners Association nd one of the boats owned by the Associa tion will be at their disposal during their stay. They expect to visit Detroit, Duluth and other cities on the lakes before return ing. The first annual reunion of the members of the Reformed church in this county drew together several thousand persons at Rot k wood, Thursday. Every arrangement for an elegant dinner and a thoroughly enjoya ble tin.e in the grove west of the town had been made, but a heavy rain storm came cp suddenly about noon and sadly marred the pleasure of the gathering, and put a stop to the instructive exercise that were then be ing conducted. Almost everyone on the grounds was drenched to the skin and the many baskets of good things that bad been prepared for the dinner were so soaked with rain that they were rendered unfit to eat. Marriage licenses were issued to the fol lowing named persona by Clerk Hiltmau, since our last report ; Norman E. Knepper and Emma Weimer, both of Somerset. Noah K. Zimmerman of Shade township, and Harriet Foy, of Conemaugh township. Irwin G. Meyers and Susan Custer, both of Stonycreek township. Benjamin F. Firestone of Lower Turkey foot township, and Mary B. Stoner, of Ursi na. William Dickey and Annie Weigle, both of Stonycreek township. John Henry Shaffer and Mary Ann Sut ler, both of Paint township. The races on Friday promise, from all reports, to be one of the event of the season Our Association hw offered $7U UO in prem iums ; ail horses to be from Somerset county. It is a notable fact that our people are taking an interest in the light harness horse. The track here is a very good one, Mr. Wm. Tayman, ot Lavansville, and Mr. Peter HefHey both have private track. Salisbury is to have regulation 1-mile track, and we understand Centerville will also construct one. It is a move in the right direction, as a good driving horse can always be sold at a fair price. The foot-race will also be an interesting one. Turn out and give the bova all the encouragement you can. A nominal adaiiasioc of 25 centa will be charged. A Famous Family. From the HarrUimrf 8tar-lBdependent. The announcement of the death of Mrs. Charlotte Ogle, at Somerset, recalls the name of a family which was once a potent factor in the politic of this state. General Alex an icr ' gle was one of the great men of his time. He was a man of remarkable force of character and easily the leader in public affltirs in his section of the state. He repre sented his county in the state legislature and in congresn, and was famous for his on lettered but masterly eloquence as well as his unswerving devotion to popular right. He was a democrat of democrat and au in timate friend of Andrew Jackson. His son, Charles Ogle, more famous than even hi great lather, was an eminent lawyer and left the democratic party to become the leader of the anti-masonic movement in Western Pennsylvania. Until bis defection from the democracy Somerset county was steadfast in its adherence to the party of Jefloraon and Jackson, bet so powerful was his personal influence with the people of that county that it democratic majority of seven hundred was changed to aa anti-maaonic-whig ma jority of two thousand. He waa elected to congress several times and became widely known through a speech delivered by him on the floor of the house of representatives, in which he severely criticised the adminis tration of Martin Van Buren , alleging among other things, that the president used gold spoons at his table. This speech drew front the democrats the epithet of "Spoony Ogle," w hich was freely applied to him by the par tUan democratic press in the presidential campaign of li). His labors in that politi Cii canvasj were of so arduous a character, hisspeechea at the immensa mass meetings of that time frequently occupying a whole day in their delivery, that he died shortly after the election from the effects of bis ex traordinary exertion on the slump. His daughter, Mrs. Hurst, and duughter-hi-htw, Mrs. lletae Ogle, perished in the Johnstown flood of Alexander Ole, the second biother of Charles, was a man of splendid abilities and represented hi county in the legislature at one time, but fell into ill health early in life." His son, the late Hon. A. J. Ogle, familiarly known to the politician of the era of Taylor and Fillmore, aa "Jack" Ogle, served a term in congress to 1.31 and was defeated for reelection by the late John L. Dawson in 18o9, the district then being computed of the counties of Fayettee, Greene and Somerset. He was appointed minister to Denmark by President Fillmore, but died suddenly hen he was preparing to leave the country for the Danish court. He was a tall and exceedingly handsome man and one of the most entertaining and effective stump speakers of hU time. Hi son, Lieutenant Alexander Ogl';, of the United States army, died only a few days ago at Pitt-burgh while ruult to hi post at Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Charlotte Ogle, who died at Somerset the other day, was the widow of Alexander Ogle, the second, and the mother of Jack. She was an aunt of Hon. W. H. Koonta, of Somerset, and of Mrs. B. F. Meyers, of thia city and the mother-in-law of Hon. Edward Scull, the present representative in congress from the Somerset district. Death of an Old Citizen. Mr. Dav.d Clark, one ofSouiei-' -t coun ty's oldest citizens, died at his home in Stoyestown Friday morning, in his eighty- fifth year. Mr. Clark was born in Shanks ville.this cc-cnty, in IsOT. He was married in l"ol to Jane Kelley, of Westmoreland county, and moved to Stoyestown in the same rear, where he has lived ever since. Eighteen children were born to thi happy union, of whom five are dead, and the fol lowing are the names of those who survive: Mrs. M. B. Kifer, of A Jamsburg, Westmore land county ; Mrs. R. L. Kubns and Morris Clark of Johnstown, ail of whom were at hi bedside when be died, together with their mother, who is eighty-six year old. The funeral took place at Stoyestown Sun day afternoon. Bitten by a Tarantula. Mr. Josiah H. Pisel was bitten by a taran tula Thursday evening. He had a large bunch of tananas banging in the show win dow of his grocery, and in plucking several bananas from the b'inch he discovered a large tarantula, which be at once killed. A further search revealed the whereabouts of quite a family of young tarantulas. Mr. Pise! killed all he could find, some five or six, and shortly afterwards went home for suoper. He had just entered hi house when he felt a sharp pain, like that from the sting of a wasp, in the back of hi neck. The pain was caused by the bite of a young tarantula, which he at once killed. In few moment his neck commenced to swell rapidly, and he suffered intense pain. Dr. Hill, who was near at hand, was summoned. and at once lanced the swollen part and squeezed a quantity of blood from it. He then applied a soothing lotion, which reliev ed the pain and reduced the swelling. The following morning Mr. Pisel was feeling all right, and has since felt no inconvenience from the bite of his poisonous Southern vis i or. The tarantula is a large spider that is com mon to the Southern States. It attains a length of two inches, with an extent of legs of four inches. It is mouse-colored above, with white sides and whitish dot and line on the abdomen ; below, blackish ; legs whitish, tiped with black. It makes deep excavations in the ground, which it line with siik ; the females carry their young on their back. The bite is considered highly poisonous, producing the nervous febrile condition called tarantirm. Tribute of Respect. The following resolutions were passed at a regular meeting of Somereet lodge Ko. 4.TS I. O. O. F., on Monday evening, August 21, im : Wheeeas, The messenger of death has again entered onr Lodge, and with ruthless hand has taken from us our brother, Past Grand John W. Pat ton, therefore RttMv-l. That in the death of Brother Patton, Somerset Lodge Xo. tas I. O. O. F. has lost a faithful, active and worthy mem ber, the community s worthy and useful citizen, and bis family a kind and affection ate husband, and a loving and tender father. Kevjlted, That by the death of our Brother Paiton we are again reminded of the certain ty of death, aud the uncertainty of the time thereof; that in the midst of life we are in death ; let us be warned and prepared for that solemn event. ItesJrtd, That we tender to the bereaved family and friends of our deceased Brother our teuderest sympathy. Retulvctl, That out of respect for the mem ory of our deceased Brother, the hall be clothed in mourning for the period of thirty days. RemArtd, That these proceedings be spread upon the minute of the Lodge, published in the newspaper of the county, and a copy sent to the widow of our deceased Brother. X. B. McCairr. C K. Cao ve, Wm. C Wiavee, Committee. Georgie Boyd once more languishes in durance vile. He was incarcerated in the county jail Friday morning on a charge of carrying concealed deadly weapons. Georgie had been in attendance at the re-onion of the Beformed brethren at Rock wood Thurs day, and while on the crowded excursion train returning home in the evening he as saulted s fellow passeuger and brandished a deadly revolver. Conductor Waite stopped the train a mile or two below town and force ably ejected the belligerent Georgia there from, compelling him to walk the remaind er of the distance to town. Policeman Gil bert a Tested him Friday morning and Jus tice Lint committed him to jail to await trial at the September term of court. It is but a few brief week iinoe Georgie was dis charged from the Penitentiary where be had been doing time for the past year, for an offense committed in Cambria county. It ia probable that be will take another term in the penal institution. A Midsummer Concert. Conspicuous among the social event of thi season was the concert riven last Tues day evening in St. Paul's Presbyterian church. The success of the concert, and it was a success both artistically and financial ly, is entirely due to the efforts of the popu lar young minister. Rev. I). E. Craighead. Rev. Cr;ghea 1 is a very fine performeron the guitar, aud was the chief attraction pre sented by the Lafayette College Glee club when they made a tour of the prominent cities of the country three years ago. Prominent among those present were the artists, Mr. Frederick Bussman, of Pitts burgh, Pa ; Miss Uabelle Mara, ofMcKees port, and Miss Florence Young, of Indiana, Pa The program was distributed as follows : ran t. Rondo BeethoTen Mias Florence Young. Ballad, "If the Waters Could Speak as They Flow" .- Miss Isabella C. Mars. Tenor solo, "I am Thinking of Thee, Margusrite" H el man Mr. Frederick Bcssman. Minuet From Symphony in E at...Moxart Miss Rebecca Patterson. Ballad, "Best of All" Moir MissMameS. C. Uhl. Intermmission often minutes. PART II. Violin solo, "Liebeaiied" .. ' Mr. Will Endsley. Ballad, "Afterwards" .. Mie Isabelle C. Mars .Hensfelt Gavotte Drevschock Miss Rebecca Patterson Tenor solo, "Open Thy Lattice" Gregg Mr. Frederick Rusnman To deal with sil in detail would occupy too much spare, but it is certainly true that as amateurs they were in every way admira ble, and the general criticism is that the con cert was the most pleasant event of the sea- Son. Of course the great attraction of the evening was Mr. Frederick Bussman, the well-known instructor and singer. Opening with one of Helman's famous ballads, he quite won the hearts of all, while his ren dering or ureggs tender love song, ' Open Thy Lattice Window,", waa happy in the ex treme, and sung only aa an artist can aing. McKeesport's favorite soprano, Miss Isa bella Mars, won many admirers by her charm ing presence and beautiful voice. Her first number aud encore were given with an ar tistic finish which professionals only too rarely attain. One of Allegheny's prominent pianist. Miss Rebecca Patterson, of Western avenue, left an impression on musical minds not soon to be forgotten. The distinctive characteris tics of her playing are delicacy of touch and vividness of expression. The appearance f our own local favorite, Miss Mame Uhl, ws greeted with loud ap plause. Possessing a remarkably strong and sweet mezzo soprano voice, she rendered Kevin's "Best of AU" in a manner that won the hearts of all. Much of the pleasure of the evening was due to the excellent violin playing of Mr. Will Endsley, of Johnstown. Although a business man Mr. Endsley is a violinist of a very high order, which certainly no one would deny had they heard his rendering of ."Liebeelied." The accompanist of the evening was Miss Florence Young, of In diana, Pa Beautiful, young and accom plished, she displayed her great gift re markable in one so young that of an ac companist. Soldiers' Reunion at Stoyestown. The 7th annual reunion of the Veteran Association of Somerset County will be held at Stoyestown on Thursday, September 17th. A number of able speakers, including Major Montootb, Dep't Commanders Stewart and Gobin, and Governor Pattison, have been invited to be present. A free dinner will be furnished to all vet erans. Music by several good bands and drum corps will enliven the occasion. Cheap excursion rates hsve been secured on the B. O. Railroad and its branches. All Grand Army i'.ts and other veterans of the county. Sous of Veterans, and every body else are invited to attend and hsve a good time. All communication should be addressed to M. V. So sues, or C. W. Pcoh, Sec'y. Chairman. K. C. E. Re-union The Event of the week. Fridat, Aug. 23th, is the day named for the 1st annual parade of ihe Western Com bined Re-union Association of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, and as that time comes on s pace, the importance of being fully pre pared to entertain a vast crowd of visitors has been fully recognized by the local cas tles, consequently nothing seems to have been left undone, which would contribute to the comfort and enjoyment of their guests. Communications to Secretary Bcrkey, from all part of the district, give positive assur ance of a full attendance of the members of the several castles and hosts of their friends beside. The Brother Knights of Cumberland and Frostburg have accepted an invitation to be present with their brethren across the linet and with them have a sniff of the pure mountain air from this high point. A pro gray for the day has been prepared, which will afford to all a day of rare enjoyment. Committee. Everybody is Coming Or at least should come to the great reun ion of the K. G. E. on Friday, the 2S;h of this month. Then, of course, town and countrv merchants will find it to their in terest to drop in at Fisher's Book Store, hoi esale department, and leave their or ders for school books, tablets, copybooks. slates, inks, pens, pencils, and everything that will be required when the'schools open, which time is mar at hand. Liberal terms, fair prices and a full stock are the induce ment offered at this complete establish ment. ETAIL Bl'TEKS who may want Albums, Bibles, Gospel Hymn-books, Sunday-school Cards, Tickets and Chrcmos, all kinds of Books, Magazine, Hammocks, Baby Carriages, Picture Frames, Fountain Pens, and anything and every thing usually kept in a first-class Book Store News and Stationery Store, will, of course. call at Fisher's Book Store and supply themselves. Judicial Conference. The Republican Judicial Conference for this district met at Bedford, Tuesday even ing of last week. Mr. Kooser's Cenferees are Protbonotary Snnner, Sheriff Good and H. M. Berkley, Esq. Hon, Ed S. Aachom, J. B. Williams and David Price represented Mr. Longenecker in the conference. An or ganization was effected by the election of Hon. Ed S. Aschom as presdent, and H. M. Berkley, Esq., as Secretary. The conference was in session up till Friday morning, when, no nomination having been made, it was agreed to adjourn to meet at Somerset on Monday, September 21. Each ballot result ed in each candidate receiving three votes. Mr. Kooaer and his conferees returned to Somerset Friday evening. County Farmers Institute. Secretary Edge, of the State Board of Ag riculture, has sent a circular to county farm ers' institutes in which he says : " It is spe cially requested that, in case you intend to bold one or more institutes in your county during the coming season, you will make early application to the committee so they may know not only the number asked for. but also the number which they will be able to grant. The board will appropriate $100 to counties in which but one institute is held. Where two or more Institute are held in the same county the board will appropriate the sum of $130." Save Yourself Money. When you go to Pittsburgh, Pa., stop at the Anchor Hotel, comer Liberty and Fourth streets. It ia a strictly first-class Ho tel conducted on the European plan. Lodg- ngs, 2 35, or 00 cents. Report of County Superintendent J. M. Berkey to the State Superin tendent of Public Instruction, for the Year Ending June 1, 1891. Educationally, the last year has been a prosperous and progressive one for the coun ty. Compared wifi the tecord of previous years, our teachers ss a class Lave held a higher grade of scholarship, and the work in the schools has been maiked by greater efficiency and ze&L Nearly all of them at tended special training schools before begin ning the work of last year, quite s number having been students at the StaW Xoraial school. Somerset county ha no cities or large towns, and consequently presents few imme diate openings to young people intellectually inclined. Many of the brightest and best young ladies, therefore, readily come into the teachers' ranks, thus giving us a class of teachers for the public schools which I be lieve is not surpassed anywhere for the wages paid. Unfortunately for the school, how ever, we can hold many of 'the most com petent and successful but a very few years or until they hsve learned how to teach, when they are "called " to fill more remun erative positions elsewhere. Many good positions in other counties, and states are filled every year by those who took their first lessons in teaching among the " hills of Somerset." They can afford to go, but we cannot afford to lose them : and we confi dently hope that in the near future our peo ple, through their representatives, the direc tors, will inaugurate a more liberal, yet economic, policy which shall retain and utilize all the teaching talent which our county develops. During the last year, seven new and good school houses were built, twenty-two room supplied with improved furnitureandal.irge number of schools furnished with apparatus along the line of charts, ma, dictionaries, etc Paint township supplied some of the text-books from the district funla. This is the first step in the direction of free text book in this county. Public sentiment, that great factor in the substantial and lasting improvement of all educational in terests, continues to grow in favor and sup port of a more liberal and efficient school management. The work in the graded borough schools has been generally satisfactory. Some of the courses of study were revised and extended, and a uniform standard of graduation was adopted. Twelve pupils were graduated and several classes passed in the Junior Year studies. It is a matter of regret, however, that the principals of these schools are not more permanent. So long as directors con tinue to treat these principahihips as vacant at the close of esch school term, and upon slight pretexts select new ones to fill them, so long will the schools lack the harmonious and substantial development which should and would characterize them under the con tinued management of efficient principals. A good teacher in any school should be con tinued from year to year, and if necessary at an increased salary. The system of itiner ancy among teachers ia most discouraging to them, damaging to the schools and expensive to the districts. It may be counteracted, (I) by paying higher wages " all around ; " (-) by electing teachers who hold professional and permanent certificates for two and three years respectively, as the law provides ; (3) by recognizing successful experience in teaching and paying for it in addition to grade of certificate; (4) by treating as va cant only such positions where the teacher fails to give satisfaction or desires a change. The practicability of grading the country schools and directing the work by a course of study has been serieusly considered aial was frequently brought to the attention of teachers and directors during the year. En couraged by the very general endorsement of the plan, we have prepared a course of study for the so-called " ungraded " schools which will be published in pamphlet form. While recognizing the necessity for closer supervision to make effective such a coarse of study, yet we believe that even without this help, something may be done through the voluntary interest on the part of the teachers to greatly improve and strengthen the district schools. Local institute work was kept up during the school term with more than usual inter est and enthusiasm. Many teachers have done nobly in this department of their pro fession ; but there are others who still fail to realize or appreciate their privileges and duties outside of the schoolroom. A good district institute is not only s potent factor in the development of teaching power, but is a most helpful means to reach the public mind, touch the public conscience, and bring into effective harmony all the educational forces of a community. We propose to or ganize the local institute work this year in every district at the beginning of the school term and by the aid of district leaders sup ported by a corps of earnest competent teachers to keep them np regularly. The district leaders will be elected by the teach ers and will give monthly reports of the educational work in their several districts to the county superintendent. Evening edu cational meetings will be heid in connection with the visiting of schools. The County Institute, as usual, was the educational event of the year a most inter esting and successful session. The very severe snow storms interfered greatly with the attendance of teachers and directors, and to avoid the chances of such weather, as well as for other and better reasons, the next session will be held in November. The directors of the county have taken a decided step in advance in the organization of a permanent County Association. The first meeting was held in Marc h of this year, and about two-thirds of the districts were represented. Four sessions were held, and number of practical questions very ably discusssd. Free text-books, district super vision, county uniformity of text-books, and an annual convention of directors provided for by law, were all sustained and heartily endorsed. Hon. Henry Houck, the popular and efficient Deputy State Superintendent, was present and gave valuable assistance. The Association thus started out on its mis sion will, we believe, become aa important factor iu the educational progress of this county. Every director should feel it a privilege as well as a duty to attend all iu regular meetings, and thus bring to his dis trict the benefit of its best thought and work. We hope, too, that the Legislature will provide that such a convention may be held and attended by every director without any personal sacrifice of time and money. The increase in the State appropriation brings much encouragement to the school forces in this county, and already there is manifested a disposition to meet half-way this munificent State aid. The county will receive $22,000 more from the State at the close of the present school year than was received in any previous year, and we ear nestly hope that this money may be so ap plied as to give us better schools. Let such advancement and improvement be made in our school management that the Legislature will be encouraged not only to continue, but even to increase this liberal donation at its next session. There are many items of local interest to our teachers which cannot properly find a place in this report. I have therefore pub lished, as in previous years, an Annual County Report, in pamphlet form, contain ing full data and information of the school work for the year, together with such com ments and suggestions as may properly claim the attention of teachers and school officers at this time. This report is sent free to ail who bare had a share in the work of the schools, and will be sent to any others who may be interested in such a publica tion. . "The past has taught its lessons, the pres ent has its duties, and the future its hopes." Let us heed the lessons of the past, perform faithfully the duties of the present, that we may realize the hopes of the future that now look so bright and promising. Johnstown Flooded Wire. I have now in stock another lot of Johns town flooded barb wire at 2 cu. per pound, or Cambria link at " cts. per ponnd. J A. B. IIoLI)EAt-M, Somerset, Pa. REGIMENTAL REUNION. 142nd Pennsylvania Reserves, Fall In, on Tuesday, September 6, 1881, at Somerset. At a meeting of th survivors of the 1 12nd Pennsylvania Volunteers, held in September, on the battlefield of Gettysburg, ft was resolved that the next reunion of the Ragi- went be held at Somerset, on Tuesday, the Slh day of September, 13UI. The 142nd was Col. R. P. Cummins's Reg- intent, composed of Companies A from Mer cer, B Westmoreland, E Union, G Monroe H Fsyette, I Venango, K. Luxsrae. C D and F from Somerset Coumrade Col. War ren has directed that th resolution be car ried out, therefore the reunion will be held at the time and place specified. It ia expect ed that all members of the Regiment In the county be on hand to assist in giving the visitors such a reception as only Somerset county can give. A. C. Davis, Co. C, Somerset, Pa. The On Hundred and Forty-second Regi ment, Pennsylvania olunteers, was mus tered into service on September 1, 13C2, with Robert P. Cummins, of Somerset, as Colo nel ; Alfred P. McCalmont, of Venango county, as Lieutenant-Colonel, and John Bradjey. of Luzerne county, as Major. On the day following its organisation th Regiment waa ordered to Washington, and upon its arrival was employed upon the con struction of Fort Massachusetts, afterward Fort Stevens, and in digging rifle-pits and cutting down the forest in front. Early in October the Regiment was ordered to report toGeneral Meade, in command of the Penn sylvania Reserves, and was by him assigned to the Second Brigade. Ths 9th of December found the Regiment, with others, across the Rappahannock and in line of battle for the first time. Colonel Cummins had been in the hospital at Wash ington, but learning that a battle was immi nent, though not yet recovered from a severs sickness, proceeded to the front, and arrived upon the field just as the Lieutenant-Colonel was addressing a few words of advice and encouragement before going into battle and expressing regret at the absence of their leader. Colonel Cummins at once assumed com mand, and the battle was soon on. The time came for the Regiment to make a charge and it made It, as may be judged from the fact that out', of five hundred and fifty men who stood in well-ordered ranks in the morning, two hundred and fifty, in one brief hour, were stricken down. Colonel Cummins bsd his horse shot from unuer him aud Major Bradley was mortally wounded. From this time on the regiment saw en gagements frequency, and met with farther heavy losses. Again Colonel Cummins was unhorsed, and at Gettysburg he fell mortal ly wounded. The Regiment made a noble fight on this field. Th loss in killed, wounded and miss ing waa two hundred and twenty-five. Col. Cummins, Captain Flagg, and Lieutenants Tucker aud Hurst were among the killed, and Captains Griaim, Evans, Hasson, and Dushane, and Lieutenants Powell, Walter. Bwank, Hetlley, Huston, Hoffman and Wil son among the wounded. After having served its country nobly the Regiment was mustered out of service on May , 1SG5, and the few who were left re turned to their homes. Great preparations are. being made for the proposed reunion and all of the old boys who can be present are urged to show up and be counted. How Mr. Price View His Defeat. Giles V. Price, in an interview at Erie spoke as fallows concerning his failure to se cure his nomintion for Auditor General : "I was defeated by a combination of circum stances, principal among which was the fact that the convention was imbued with the idea that one of the first duties of the Repub lican party is to recognize and reward the men who defended our country in it hour of peril. The knowledge of Gen. Gregg splendid military career had an effect upon the convention which it was very hard to overcome. I can afford to be beaten by a gallant soldier. I do not know the origin of the movement to nominate me for State Treasurer. I was not consulted in it, aud gave no countenance to it I consider this collateral movement one of th causes of my defeat for the other place on the ticket. My Republican friend at home, and also the organized farmers of all political affiliations throughout the State, had suggested me for Auditor General, and were averse to my be ing a candidate for State Treasurer. ' A Delightful Musicale Will be given in the Methodist church at this place Saturday evening, August 2lnh. The program will include vocal and in strumental solos, rendered by popular and well-known talent. Th proceeds will be devoted to the beaefit of the church. All lovers of good music should attend. Ad mission 23 and 50 cents. JB. Sc 33. DETERMIXHTIOX. We are determined in our efforts to close out All Summer Dress Fabrics Xow on these shel ves, and theree a goodly pile, ol bow VODLEKS m That's why we will sell this month 100 PIECES OF ALL-WOOL SUITINGS 1-4, 1-3 and 1-2 off the regular and still prevailing prices. 300 PIECES Assorted Suitings, &, were 44c. and 50c 300 PIECES At 50c, were 75c. and and $1.00, 400 PIECES 75c, down from $1, $1.25 and $1.50. These prices mean business business for us, profit for you. Entire Extensive stocks of DRESS GINGHAMS, BRANDENBURG3, SATINE3, CHALLIES, snd GRENADINES To go by these same methods. If you'd im prove this opportunity, correspona with our Mail Order Department. Boggs & Buhl, 115, 117 119, and 121 Federal Street, ALLEGHENY, PA. In Slier Goods Or ALL aUXDsJ, JC3T RECEIVED AT P & FS., Consisting of the newcat an! LATEST STYLES of the season, consisting of New Black and Colored Silks. New Biock and Colored Cashmeres and Silk Warp. New Black and Colored Henrietta Cashmere in 46 inch. New Cashmeres in 40 Inch width and Shades. Kew Cachmere In 36 inch widths, at 20 and 25 cents. New line of Dress Goods In Kaids, Stripe and (.necks. Kew line of all kinds of DRESS GOODS From 8o, to $1. New line of Dress Trimmings, to match all shades. New Dross Ginghams, in riaiJsand Stripes. New line of Ginphams at 5c, that are cheap. New line of Lancaster Ginghams, at 8c. New Outing Cloths at 9, 10 and 12 l-2c. New Ratines at 10c. New Percales for Coys' Waists at 10 cents. New Shirtings of all kinds from 5 to 10 cents. Thousands of yards of NEW CALICOES, at 5c. 36-inch wide Indigo Blue Calicoes Any quantity of new Indigo Llue Calicoes, rsew Lace Curtains of all kinds. New Scrims in all the new shades at 5, 8 and 10c. A full line of Curtain Poles at '1m. New line of WHITE GOODS Flouncings, Hamburg Edgings, Lace Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Corsets, and Hosiery of all kinds. New Table Linens, Napkins and Towels. Bleached and Un bleached Sheetings. New line of OIL CLOTH, at 25c. New lot of Ladies' and Children' Parasols, new lot of Silk Umbrellas, 26 and 23 in. New lot of wool and cotton Carpet Chains. Every department filled np with brand new goods of every descrip tion, and at the usual cheap prices at PARKER I PARKER'S Mrs. A. E. Uhl. MY STOCK OF Spring Goods Is full and complete ia all lines. I don't have space to give more than a limited description of a few of the many kinds and varieties of my large stock of goods. A guarnty goes with each BLACK SILK DRESS SOLD. 40 and 46 in. BIk. Silk Henriettas at tl. 1.15. 1.25. 1.50 and 1.65. 46in. black and colored all-woll. Hehriettas at 75. 85, 90. tl. 1,25. 40in. all-wool Henriettas at 50, 60, and 15. 36-in Cashmeres, 15, 20, 25, 35, and 4oc. 30 and 32in. Cashmeres at 12 1-2, to 20c. 36 to 4 6 in. Serges from 15c. to $1. A large line of figured, striped and plaid Dress Goods from loc to fl ter vard. A handsome line of Albatros3, (all wool) at 2 oc. . big variety of wool Dress Goods, impossible to describe. Dress Ginghams in great variety from 8c. np. Beautiful line of Tennis and Out ing Flannels, all prices. Sattines from 8c. per yard np. Best light Calicoes, 5c ; best Indigo Blues, ic. Dark Calicoes 5c, all standards. LACE CURTAINS From 50c. a pair to the best. Cur tain Scrim 5 to 10c fcwiss Cur tains. 25c. Table Linens, Napkins, Toweh and Crash at old prices. A full line of best Fast Colored Hosiery. Larcrest assortment of Corsets. Hanesomest of Umbrel las. A complete assortment of la dies Neckwear. and Lace and Hamburg Flounc- iug3. Kidiik, and Lisle Thread. SPRING "WRAPS As usnaLmy stock of Millinery Goods will be the largest, hand somest and cheapest in the conn ty. All my Black Silk Warps and all-wool Henriettas and serges were bought belore the new duties went into effect. I will sell them than if bought later. for ladies. As canal mj stock of millin ery grods will be the largest, hand somest and cheapest in the County. MRS. A, E. UHL KBW DEESS GOODS ! FOR FALL, 1891. Our Mr. KnUe has just returned from the eastern market where he made some very important purchases of fine and and tnedicm-class Dress Goods, which have arrived and are opened up for yo tr inspection. We have all the New Stylish Fabrics, and will surely promise you, if yau faver us with a call, a treat in the way of exclusive stylish materials at popular prices. Note below two of the many attractive things : 50-inch New Enzlish Suitings that were never sold less than $1.50. Oar price to open the season, is only 85 cents. You can also see them in the window. John P. Knable & Co. Successors to Knable Sc Shuster. 35 Fifth Avenue. PITTSBURGH, PA. B. Would be Pleased to Send Samples. Louther's Main Street, Somerset, Pa. Thisllckl Drug Stcrsis Rapidly Bsccafcg aSz Favorita Yrith Pespls in Search cf FRESH MB PURF DRUCS. Medicines, Dye Stuffs, Sponges, Truses Supporters, Toilet Articles, Perfumes, &c. THS DOCTOR GITZ3 PEE30SAL ATTENTION TO THS COXFOODIXG CT Lontlier's PrBSCrijtioflsSFailyEficeiBts. 6RKATClSe BEISQ TAKE TO VSX OXLT FSZSJI ASD fVRB ARTICLES SPECTACLES, EYE-GLASSES, And a Full Line of Optical Gcxxls always on hand. From such a large assortment all can be suited. THE FIKEST BRAHDS OF CIGARS Always on hand. It is always to intending purchasers, whether they buy from us or elsewhere. J. M. LOUTHER, R!. D. MAIN STREET King & Franklin's jSTEIW" COLO MUSEUM, TRAINED ANIMAL Roman Hippodrom Ths Most Elt-zant, Refined, Attractive and Popular Amuwmenl Organization Beibro the lirtat American Public, will .liil;it at Liaiii, inuiiouiii, omi. uiu. ol An Overwhelming Assemblage Of Phenomenal Hippodronoat c Artists and Brilliant St..r IHn rer.Wrn?rs. Presenting a Leviathan Program of Strict'y Selected Acta, Feats aad features, otTering to cyria-l a- irons throughout the Conusant a GRAND COSMOPOLITAN FAIR Of all that is Tbrillinp, Marvelous and Wonderful that can be Exhibited. Presenting among its Multitudinous Attractive i'euturt-j a Real Roman i Presenting a Strictly Fac-sircile Rspnxluotion of the Contents, Sjwris and F-i'iiei o Kurne in Imperial d ?ar's Day?. (MiiE as! Mk T?j Roman Standing Racs, I.ibsrty Rire. Flat Decs Steenle-cuases, Hurricane tturuie Obstacle Races. Beautiful Female .Erial Artist?, Extraordinary Tight-wire Performers, Adroit and Dexterous Acrobats, Skilled and Herculean Athletes, Astonishing, Dare-davil Gymnasts, Miraculous and Bewildering Jntrj'.er?, Marveloa3 Trapeze Performer?, Classic and Gracelul Posturing. 7 FUNNY CLOWNS A Pleasing anJ Entertaiaisg Displayof Beautiful Performing Stallions ! Imported and Educated ExprewtT for this Show. Thi'. Model M.-nVer Exhibition. OrTWr inc in its Eatiretr the Most Attractive dhow Ever iMolayed I nJcr Laavai-i. t rora Canada t the Gulf and frcm Maiue to Texas it is aiwajs A MOST WELCOME VISITOR. Admission 25 Cents. Two Performances Daily, at 1 and T P. IT. lt- .best Cooa MiU-ine. Kecocin;enJed by Phynciaii. teHl KJ Ceres where all ete falls. Pleaeant anJ agp-cable to tue I i LJ tae. Children take it without objection. By dr.ir.nsu. 1 40-inch New Black Silk Warp Lans down, regular $1.50 quality, wo are going to sell them te you. for 75 CENTS. Drug; Store, a pleasure to display our 'Oodj - - SOMERSET. PA HOW EXPOSITION, AND GREAT 8 Ilippodr ome anl Fyir-tas (Met Eicas . Races, with Ma'.e and Female Jockv, Br-tk. iiaces, Lomicai cues, lieeiuarruw, iarrei ana 4 ' ' a a
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