lie Somerset Herald, j
;kirok a. r
I.L, Editor.
,E!,N1-AY .........-rM.yKlC.
(.v.t. rsr ruled out.
jju.ls "' ,,,"n"''
i, no humanity jierspireth. -
i-ttrnv onions. '' rhubarb pie.
Volition
of all kinds i looming.
TIl(.,..iin is n fragrant lilai-s.
Xl- girls am H ready for the first pieuin.
rj, stories thus tar, ait remarkably
wan.
Tr'i dollar nmnot he redeemed after
July H-
T!rt. ,rinir foliage making the trees
Vutifl-
j.ilf j ,.! nJ reliable time piece, call at
H, rr nr..
llsliastine for walls and ceilings, at Bie
. k-r 4 Snv.W'it.
fishing tackle at rook bottom price, at
r,vLvr.t Snyder's.
Tlie i-ity (.f Philadelphia has (it hundred
,nl sixty-two churches.
T w Baltimore and Ohio schedule will un
A.w, change m May 20th.
vni" Cameron wan ouc of President
, welaiidV .-aller lust week.
IIP aVrn.-Te H mcsiiii.; u-inuit- uni urn (
,,: Ihs-ii r.-lu.vd neither hat. the price. j
Fis up y.'iir hank aonmiitu so as to Is? ready
,.,!. ire cream and strawlierry season. ;
j j Pre-i.l.-nt Arthur's friends in Xew York
u. erci a &&.' ' monument to his mem- i
,rr.
Imiiana and 'Westmoreland counties are
I nver their prosjiect fur a line wheat
i-M'-
(.. Ileal cruets a jienshiti of 43 a month,
(,r I"" f " l''1, a!"' ''onatcs all '
liiarin.
i Mr. Nil I'hlV Boot and Shoe Store
vli ! f'H'id a full stock af all new floods,
,,1, will Is" wild ctieap Kr casn.
Hi-avv r.iin on Sunday Camaged t!ie Lig-,,-r
railroad trucks to such un extent that
iraffi.'.'f the road has hx-n suspended.
v ..i n k f lwmts and shoes is entirely
ami n ill In-sold nt ismall advance on
for ra-Ii. Mr. Sol.
Tiie new Washington county jt 3ge has
,i'i.W that druggists cannot sell liquor ex-
in tl- prescription of a reputable prao-
HI'1
!i,in? physician.
. is sai.l that we are to have a very hot
.iiiiiiiMT this year, after the coniiaratively
ni.i I winter of the past, and that stonn-,
; W numerous.
IV latest jmtteiirs iiIjuv Pins, Kar llrings,
Ki:isr-r Kimrs, Cuff Holder Huttons, Itnu-e-jci,,
Ili.-.' watch Fobs it Vest chains.
Charm. Ac. A Herr Kros.
The man who couldn't tell the difference
irtu-irn a mule's ir and a lemon, can plain-l-.-sr
the advantages of buying his drugs
lil'Hi.siser A Snyder, after learning their
.riri-i.
Tlif Philadelphia KrtvrJ, which is enthtl-irfii-nii
the subject of arlHtr-oulturc, esti
rniK tliat since the institution of Arbor
I(n,- )vio.ioo tns have l-en planted.
1 fijtuni. S.TUI to Is- large.
It is said that the sprinkling of kerosene
i.i: tWivnver walks will prevent weeds and
t'x-f from growing thereon, tlrcal cyirc,
h.iwi'ver. must he taken not to get the oil ou
:1 j!its gMwiiu; along the border.
Tlic I". iinK ratic county committee met in
Ki-if ini en Wednesday. Siiturday, June 25,
.vairreed upon us tle time for holding the
jciuarj eUs tiou, ond Tuesday. June 'sth.as
tli. tins for the county convention.
1 liave just received a frtrh invoicn of
and Sins for'ients, ladies. Misses,
.! Children, which I will sell verf low for
i-a-Ii. Hive nie a call.
Mrs. Sol. I'hl.
We have ou hand a large number of gssl
imrt which we w ill sell in quantities to suit
tiir nin lesT. Priivs very reasonable. Yard
i..il.' the planing mill.
Holhrook. 1 Ik. is. A J'armon.
Mi.cr Makkft. Ve have just added a
br.v liefrigeralor to our Meat Market, in
i.i. h all rrn-ats i-an In- kept sm1 and cloan.
ilntt m. Isi-f, pork, Ac, kept constantly on
hand. ijn daily. Paries buying incut
im have it kept in the refrigerator until
lilted.
Row IUvis & Co.
The Ilalto. and Ohio Company has appro
priated ii.itf to the establishment of a
s-liiml of technoliigy at Mt. Claro. A home
I t agi-d and disabled employes will be es-ts';!i-litl
at Mt. Airy.
Thecun ulio iks-.1s l.Hiking after now, if
ym wai.t t" save your plums. Jar the trees
in iln lu.iruing and evening and catch the
!it:V lurk in cloths and kill him. It is the
"Uiv mire way to save your plums.
TTa-Hi.ralii has added quite a numlwr of
a siilm rilicrs to its list during the past few
'Uy. Ma h evideiictsi of eiicouragi-nient and
nrjitvcjiiuii is very gratifying to the editors
iii their efliirts to furnish ttte people with a
em.ise, reliable and first-class county Ja-
T.
After tlinv wts-k's consideration, Judge
SMier of CuuilH-rland county, granted
limise to the hotel at Wist Fairveiw.
Tw enty-s-ix women signed the appliiatioti ;or
tln liini, (iii the ground that if tiny hal a
li viiissl limise, it would prevent their hus
!;,.! from going to Harrisburg and remain
iiis aay from their homes.
luring the gnt Militarj' F.ncampment
-'ii CoiiijM-tiiive rill, to be held at Wash
'titi. May 2:id to Moth, the Baltimore and
OiiKi lUilnsul wih sell excursion tickets to
ahinatiii from all stations on its lines
-if and including J'arkersburg, Wheeling
"1 1'itt-lmrg. Fjtcur-ion tickles will le sold
f!l trains every day from May 1'lst to.''th
"'"Suive. and will be pnm for retitni lass
's until June 1st, inclusive.
"ne .if tlie Usit known, and tnost success
lul AniHrimn authors of Short-hand Systems,
llr I- !'. l.indslev. now of Philadelphia,
fciicKiiHts. a new style mil a new svstcm
"I'Mally adapted to litTary ns, to corres
1'ieltiHv.aiid general business puqioscs, out
""k "fprufi-jisiuiiu.) shorthand work. This
kittlwui Mr. I.indslcy's leading objin from
1Ih- first ; It . i.Ver U'fore fully
B,:ii!il.-ts his plan. He now announces a
Text lunik emlsslviug bis revised scheme.
Nr. Liu.liley is confident that the time is
fct .Inn, it,,. BlM, tb art will Is- taught
"mil our higlHY schools, and be used in all
'"'-iiiest- and social Innsait ions.
An Irishman imm,.! Cain, of Mt. Pleasant
i"1 un Knglihnian na'inisl Mctiuire, of 1 (cs
tiiercke works, fought on Friday one of
hanlcst pria- f:g!itsiii the history of cok
Glials. The battle ground was selected just
" ''s southern limit of the Isirough, and for
IfKwt two hours the principals pumnieleii
h itlT in . most approved pugilistic
""liner, tain, who is much the heavier
-'arrh-doirthe honors in th first 2t
rotia,!,, bin after that the little one com-
""iieed Ui g. t his work In, and at the end of
u )1imI r.niiid was dis lared the winner of
tli
J-uii, Only about twentv i-rons
!"m1 the fight, in w hich both w inner
W were t.-rribly punished. litnnull-
5 f ip7
To the Farmers.
and Maple Sugar taken in exchange
"'lothing. Funiishiiigtiosls,Hats,Trunks,
'"l. Wall Pajs-r.and all kimls ofmer-"an-li.,
Tie 1(rioM, J(aij frUgar.
II. liKrrLev, Somerset, Pa
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Wanted!
H'W. Fur,, Rurk. I will jaiy the liigtiest
j ' l,ri" f"r all kinds .rf hide. ldl and
uni I aim want .'UN I cord of Ruck tfcik and
"Ifm hark.
H. G. CvnaiNuMAM.
Thnrlay will e Ascension duy.
SimersH is affected with shop-liners.
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The fanners are about done planting corn.
The lA-gisluturc will adjourn .'.' Thurs
day. Bedford is at last t lie happy nisc.sor of
a fire engine.
A light frost was exjs-rieiiccd in some sec
tions Fridry night.
We have been having lovely spring weath
er for the ast ten days.
A treiieral jail delivery was effected from
the city prison Monday.
The country aurrounding Somerset never
looked lovelier than at present.
The masons are at work on Mr. Oliver
KnepK-r's new brick residence, on Main
st n vt.
Attention is directed to the new advertise
ment, to be found in another column, ol
Fisher's liook Store.
We are indebted to lion. Jas. L. Pupil for a
opy of the new Hutu License bill sent us
on the day it was m.ssel.
The list of candidates has increased con
sider.ibly since our last issue. See the an
nouncements, in another column.
KIder PeU-r VorIc will prea-li in German
at the Koti-t Hcholl-liouse next Sunday at 10
x. X., and at Iterlin, in Kuglish at 3 p. u.
Klder K. K. C'andt, oft jiyujta. New York,
will preach in the Somerset Pisciples church
next Sunday, both forenoon and evening.
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, Judge Kimtnel is entitled ta much credit
! for the splendid condition in which he kecs
the beautiful grounds around the t'ourt
i House.
What are the City Fathers ymrig to do
about it? Constable Snyder re-tuned the
Isimugh lock-up as a gambling bouse
Monday.
Col. K. I. Yutzy, of I'rsina, mustered in a
Post of the !. A. R. at KockwiMjd Saturday.
The Colonel is slowly but surely recovering
from bis late severe iilniws.
Iindlorld Higgeulsitham has bad a large
liay-window put on theeiist side ol'theGlade
House, and has also had a new pavement put
down in front of his hotel.
The borough dads have their eyes on a
very eligible sight for the new engine house
and Council e! -umber, and are negotiating
for the puicbase .,f the same.
.... -The
Pittsburgh "ummrrriid says the Penn
sylvania Railroad Cotiiany is alsmt to en
gage in constnn-ting a third track l?tween
Pilt.sb .rgh a.id Philadelphia.
Mr. John Stein is having the full roller
pris-ess placed in bis grist mill, at Roek
w.skI. Mr. Stein is a first class miller, and
is fixing up his mill in first class style.
Representatives Miller and Pugh lsith re
corded their votes in favor of the High Ij-ix-use
law. Their action in this rua'ter meets
with the approval of a vast majority of their
cons' itucu,ts.
The large, new birn on the farm of Amos
Walker, of Hrothersvalley township, near
Pine Hill, was struck by lightning and with
its contents entirely destroyed on the 7th in
stant. This is thesecond barn that Mr. Wal
ker has lost by fire within the last few years.
. The Forum for June will contain an ex
ceptionally intcri'seting contribution to its
series on " Risiks That Have He!ed Me.'
by Andrew I-ang the one Knglish writer,
IM-rhatis, who can invest a rawwrir on that
subject wich such charms of style and eru
ditiou as will please every reader.
II. I RaiT, Esq., resved atelegr-ru from
Philadelphia. Thursday afteniixm, signed by
John Cessna Ksq.. stating that tlie Supreme
Court, bv a unanimous vote, had sustained
the decision of the court below in the eel
bnited Kieser contested will case. This fi
nally disjioses of one of the nmst interesting
cases ever tried by a Smiersel county court.
Mr, Josiah Amos, Prothnnotary of Red-
ford county, and Mr. James Mickel, Register
and Recorder of the same county, drove into
Somerset Monday morning, having left Ited-
fonl Sunday afternoon. Thev are on i.leas-
lurelient. They are tsitli UUsimiug young
lVmocrats, and are candidates reehs?tion to
! the ortices which thev now bold.
Mrs. Maggie H. Francis wife of Walker K.
Francis, died on Monday morning at (
o'clock in tVintiellsville, afUT an illness of
s-veral years. Mrs. Francis was horn at eb
bartsburg, in Sunersct County ami was the
tHvond daughter of Henry and Rose Walter.
Mrs. F'raneis' .h ath is deeply lamented by a
wide circle of friends and relatives. She was
in the ;V?rd year of her age, and left a sadly
stricken husband and five distressed children
w ho have the symiathies of all in their sore
IsTcavement.
Mr. Abram HnfTine, a citizen of Ixiwer
Turkcyfoot township, met with a horrible
death last Wedncsiuiy. He went to Wean
land's saw mill to have some stuff sawed to
make handh-s for rcai-ers. and in the absence
of the regular setter employed at the mill,
he attempted to set the saw himself. In do
ing this bis right leg came in contact with
the saw, which was revolving rapidly, and
was Utterly ripied in two up to his thigh.
His left leg was completely severed between
the knee and ankle. Mr. Huffine wasalmut
sixty-five years of age. He was married, but
bad no children living.
Court convened at the usual hour Monday
morning with Judges Ilaer, Walker and
Shaver on the bench. The list of grand and
js-tit jurors was called, twenty-thn grand
jurors Is-itig present. Win. B. Frease, of
Somerset, was npimintcd foreman of the
!tran J jury. There lieing no criminal case
ready for trial a civil case was taken up. It
was the case of Jefferson Kinimel vs. Albert
It. Rhoads and Philip Rhoads, Kxecutors of
Wm. A. Rhoads, deceased. The jury return
ed a verdict in favor of the defendants. The
only Commonwealth case tried so far was
that against tieo. Tresslcr, charged with car
rying concealed weajsms. on information of
H. I. Hanied. The jury returned a verdict
of not guilty and the county to jiay the
costs.
Ill the struggle to make a temperance town
out of liBtrobe, considerable titwblc bos
arisen among the residents. At the present
time there are six oreittbt merchants indicted
for infract ions against the liquor law. The
latest feature was the arrest on Friday of
Chief Burgess tJeorgv. Landis. Policeman.
Bcnj. Hacket, (lias. (Jeorgeand James Blair,
all on aiint of " licker." The quartette
are charged by S. H. linker with forcible
entry, and were required to give bail
each for iurt. n the previous evening, it
is alUsge.1, that accused sts rete.1 a ks of beer
in Baker's carriage bouse, and they sulse
qncntly found it nc-ssary to fort the disir
open to tbtain the lx-vcrage. Mr. Buker
came upon them while the bibulous fun was
in progress, with the result as statist aliove.
WrMmH.tnnrf IfrmomU.
Thecharniing young uctn- Miss Bella
Moore, and l r excellent company deserved
a much lurgir audieiuse than was present to
w itness the s-rformain of " Engagisl " at
the 0tb House, last evening. The counter
attraction at the Court House, where "John
Barleycorn " was struggling to the death fi.r
existence, proved the greater attraction in
point of number. "Kngapsl" is a play
well suited to Miss Moore's Company be
cause it contain diversilh-d characters, al
most erMie of itidi i a psnl a;ting
arl. While as JSrlimU Trehrrne Miss Moore
has not the oijrtunity of showing the dra
matic ability which she imsm-sac, thechar-
j aclcr nevertlieleas sliows of w hat she is capa
i bh Mr. E. M. tranc as fKtiU Hill, won
the hearty plaudits of the audience ftir his
most excellent and irrcsistably funny iin)er
sonation. Tbe play was wellactod through
out and afforded an eu'ng's delightful en
tertainment to those present.
Druggist Satisfied With the BUI.
The lnij.-jrisls, as far as heard from, apsr
to bit well satisti.xl with the sixteenth notion
of the brook" License bill, whii h prohibits
th!m from selling int xieatinpli.niorsexceH
ujkmi the written prescript ion of a regularly-
registered physician. Tliey say U relieves
them ff (treat deal of trouble and puts the
liquor branch of their business on a much
more satisfactory basis.
He Didn't Elope.
Editor Hkralp : I beard that an article
appeared in your jwper a few weeks ago,
stating that I had eloped with Sarah Statler.
Please allow me to state through your paper,
the " Corres)Kndent from Shade," who
wrote saiil article, wrote, something that is
not true. He must certainly have a wild
imagination, or a befuddled brain, for he bad
no reason to supjMtse so, much less U write
so. If said corrcsonilcut should reply to
this, let him act the man by putting his
name to his article. However t would in
form him that I left on a visit, and on busi
ness transactions, and will return before
long, for I stayed longer than I intended to
stay when I left hrnne.
Albert Gohm.
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License or No License?
The license question still continues to oc
cupy the boards and is the one topic of con
versation in ail places about town where men
do congregate, and Women too. A large
crowd gathered in the court room Monday
evening and patiently sat and )ierspircd from
seven o'clock till eleven, while the Court
deliberately and carefully examined the
great mass of letitions and remonstrances
before them and examined into the sound
ness of the bonds offend by the Respective
applicants. When the Crier' adjourned the
Court, the crowd that had convened with the
exectation of witnessing a fieri struggle
lietwccii npH)siug counsel and hearing the
decision of the Court, retired greatly disgust
ed and bitterly disapjNiinted. All day Tues
day was taken up in hearing the argument of
counsel for the remonstrants and for the pc-titi.ine-s,,
and at the time of our going 'to
press, Tuesday evening, the argument is still
going on. I he crowd is large, warm, in
spiring and thirsty and thexciting question
of license or no license still hangs in the
bulaiiiv.
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Sheriff's Sales.
The follow ing proertics advertised in the
Hku ALU were sold by Sheriff Winters Fri
day afternoon. The crowd ill attendance
w as not very large.
The projierty of Jonathan Ix'ydig, in Sto
nycreek township, was sold to Adam Schroy
er for$HNl.
TheChauncy K. Rittner tract, in Somerset
township, was sold to Joseph V. fiastiger
for i-'fcV
The Simon .N. Pletchcr fit mi in Middle
creek towhship, containing lit acres and
having thereon erected a water-isiwer steam
saw mill, frame house, stable and other out
buildings, was knocked down to A. II. Cof
fnH.li Esq., on a bid of $13.
The John Skclley tract, in Allegheny town
ship, was sold to D. A. F'oust for $1 13.
The David F. Shaffer iiirtu containing 143
acres, inQiiemahouingtownhsip, was knock
ed off to John Kiem on a bid of $1433.
The J. D. Lichty tract, in Elklick town
ship, containing 10.1 acres, was sold to Simon
Iji hty for $530.
The George Xiixslemus fartii, in Jenner
township, containing 4!) acres, was sold to
Jas. J. Mishler for$liV.
The sale of the S. I. Rslgi-rs' and Alfred
Wayner' tnu'ts, was contin.ie.1 Ui Wednes
day lHth inst.
Admitted to the Bar.
The (Vimmittee appointed by the Court to
examine A C. Holliert and Philip J.Vonada,
applicants for admission to the Somerset Bar
met in the Library, in the Court House on
Wednesday evening and submitted the ap
plicants to a most thorough and searching
examination. Both young men ascd a
must satisfatory examination and the com
mittee unanimously decided upon reporting
to the court a recommendation of their ad
mission. After the examination the members
of the committee were invited to go to Piscl's
restaurant where a choice spread was prepar
forthem. They accepted the invitation and
jsirtook of and enjoyed the spread. Monday
morning on motion of II. 8. Endsly Esq.,
rhuriman of the committee, Messers Hol
liert and Yonada were formally admitted
to the Bar. Mr. Holliert was a student in the
office of Messers. Coffroth 4 Ruppel and Mr.
Votuida spent the iast year in the office
and undiT the tutorship of II. L. Boer Esq.,
Mr. Vonada is a native of Centre county
and we understand proposes n't timing to
that county, toeupige in the practice of his
profession. Mr. Holbert will, at least for
he present, hang out his shingle in Somer
set. The II kkald congratulates both young
men uxiu the creditable examination they
pxssed.ati.l wishes them the fullest measure of
suix-ess in their chosen profession.
Notes from Over the County.
Mr. Aaron Sochler. of Paddytown. is en
closing his'farm with a new hoard fence.
Mr. John Ream, of Hraketown, is improv
ing his house by putting a new res if on it.
Mr. Arthur Kuhlman. of Lower Turkey
foot, is weatherisianliiig and putting a new
roof on his barn.
The candidate is smiling and looking up
his claim in lwer Turkcyfoot. as well as in
other townships.
Mr. Wm. Glessner, of Stonycreck town
ship, has improved his barn by giving it a
new cout of paint.
Landlord Lyons, of I'rsina. is running a
teieranis house, and will not apply for a
license at this term of court.
Mr. Wm. F. I'hl, Hemisrutic candidute
for Vunty Commissioner, was looking up
his claims ut I'rsina on Tuewlay last.
Mr. John Kreger, of Lower Turkeyfisit, is
adding greatly to the apearance of his farm
by the addition of entirely new Utard fences.
Farmers are all through planting com in
this section of the "moral vineyanL," and
the next thing ou the program me is to attend
court.
Messrs. Earnest lfcrtand Phineas Sechler,
of Cassclmnu. are lsith happy men. Cause:
The recent purchase of a Richmond Champi
on grain drill.
Mr. Aaron Cramer, of Paddytown, is tear
ing down his old log bant, and will erect a
new frame in its stead. Mr. Cramer says a
man might as wi ll be out of the world as out
of fashion.
M. R. Itowmaii, Champion machine agent
for James B. Holderbuum, reports trade im
proving, tlie asi weetc Having restHtea in
the sale of ten Champion machines. "Whoop
cr up three times."
Mr. R. R. Rolierts, (familiarly known as
' Rip.") the RiK'kwtMsI hardware man, re-
srts his trade improving, and says he likes
it tip-top down in "Stony 1-oiiesoino."
Rip" always sets Yin up that is, theto-
bii-s.
Mr. Scott Sterner, of Confluence, has taken
charge of the Confluence Hotel, John R.
Moon retiring. Scott says lie has furnished
his house from top to bottom with new fur
niture, carjiets, etc. nrwtt Knows how to
conduct the hotel business successfully.
- Mr. Herman Shank, of Shanksvillc, has
oiciied up in the hotel business. His house
is known as tlie Shanksvillc House, and is
one of the finest in tbe county. Mr. Shank
is accoiriiiMsJatiug, and knows how to run a
first-class hotel. When in Shanksville, give
him a call.
Who are you going to vote for?" is the
qucstiou of toibty, I say, vote for gfiod
mill men that have been good, honest and
true Repuhlimus ; men of bruins and sense,
and men competent to fill the offices to
which they aspire. They arc the kind of
nien for whom to cast your ballirts.
Sot Orrv.s.
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Licenses or no Licenses, -
Justices of the Peace and Constables com
ing to attend Court will recollect that Fish
er's Book Store is the place to buy Biun'i
Justice, Ihinlap's Forms, Purdon's Digest,
and Constable's Oui.k Rook. Also, all kinds
of Justices' and Constables' Legal Blanks. .
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
a wort or thk ki.kvekth annual conven
tion or thb ixthah sabbath school
Asms-iATtoK orsottRsKTnt:KTT,l-A.,
Kl. AT smriBtTOWK MAX 10, 11,
AKV 12, 117.
Tuttdan rening Mw,
Convention met at 7;.T0 and opt;ned with
music by the choir, "We Meet Again." The
devotional exercises were conducted by Oli
ver Kneper and Rev. W. VY Criley, of Al
toona, ftillowed by music, No, 142 in Augs
curg Songs. :
; The Address of Welaune was delivered by
John HI Bnyder, ofStoyeatown, responded to
liy Rev. M. L. Young, of Meyersdule. Music
by the choir, " Anniversary Song." . A very
able address on " The Tendency of Our Sabbath-school
System " was delivered by Rev.
J. W. Ponlnlierger, formerly of this county,
but now of Armstrong county. The Conven
tion then sung " What a Friend we have in
Jesus."
Chairman Ruppel tiien apsiuted Ir. S. S.
(Jood, John Schlag, Mrs. K. V. Cromwell,
Herman Berkey, W. M. Pively, Robert Au
gustina and Miss Edith Morrison as a Com
mittee on Creilentials.
After singing "Praise God from Whom all
Blessings Flow," and benediction by Rev. J.
W. Pofilnberger, the Convention adjourned
to meet at :30 a. m.. May 11.
Wednesday Murnina Station.
The Convention met at 8:30, and opened by
singing "Take it to the Lord in Prayer.
The devotional exercises were conducted by
Rev. J. H. Houseman, of Hooversville. The
Convention then sung No. 6t in Augsburg
Soncs. " Brinitinit in the Sheaves." The Con
ven ti. in, let! by Chairman Ruppel, then en
gaged in reieatiug the order of service for
Siibhath-school. alter which they sung o
in Augsburg Sogs. The Convention then
joined, in rcwatiiut the Apostles' cretsi. The
mi'iutes of the previous meeting were read
and approved.
The rejiortof the Committee on Credentials
was then culled for, adopted, and Committee
continued.
The following named persons were appoin
ted as a committee on organization : Oliver
Knepper, Samuel Shaulis, lr. S. S. Good
Prof. J. M. Berkey, W. H. H. Baker, O. P.
Shaver, W. H. Miller, Henry lnhart, 1). II
Wolferberg'r. Jacob Wallace, Henry Zim
merman, Rev. 1.. I. ."Smist, II. A. Kens, i
W. Maurer.
The Treasurer's Retsirt was next called
for, and Treasurer Welch submitted the fol
lowing :
Kalumsi in Treasury from crevious year $ 24 s"
Amount received from ehils, B4 AO
Collection HOed atCouventtoD.... 1 l
ToUl . m
Paid to Dr. M. L. BHtiirher
.. .. Kev i . fstii-.r .. i.1 ."J
Paid to Kev. H. L. Younjf, for priuting
program.
12 r
Total..... .
f 62 .
Raiance lu bands of Treasurer Sin s
REV. J. J. WELCH, Tbeas.
Music. No. 84. Auirsbursr Sonifs, "The
Way, the Truth, the Life."
On motion of Rev. J. H. Zinn, the banner
to be given to thescbiMjl having the highest
per cent, of attendant and contribution, was
agreed should cost ten dollars. The Conven
tiou then sung No. 101, ' The Seed is Sown,"
from Augsburg Songs.
The Committee on Organization then sub
mitted the following report : For President,
W. II. RuppeL Esq., of Somerset ; Vice Pres
ident. J. H. Snyder, of Stoyestown ; Secreta
ry, W. II. II. Baker, of New Lexington ; Cor
responding Secretary, Charles Schmucker, of
Friedens; Treasurer, Rev. J. J. Welch, of
Friedens. Ths report was adopted.
Chairman Ruppel then made a few appro
priate remarks with regard toSablath-school
work. The resrts of schisds were next
read and received. Music. No. ITS, " Onward
Christian Soldier," from Augusburg Songs.
' The President then apisjintedthe following
committee on Reports of Schools : Rev. I.
L. Seiber, Rev. E. L. Folk, Prof. G. M. Bak
er, W. H. Miller. Amaniah Ix.hr, Mrs. I. P.
Iydig, Mrs. W. II. Rink.
The Convention then sung No. 11 in
Augsburg Songs, " Remember JesiLs Leads.
Tbe following queries were then discuss-
el : Are I'nion Sublialh-schools advisable,
when churches are variable? Inscussed by
Rev. Seiber.
Are "Cook's Publications" to be allowed in
schools when they compare favorably with
Lutheran publications ? Discussed by Chair
man Rupel, who said they did not compare
favorably, therefore should not lie allowed.
How shall we teach the infant department
in Salibatb-school t DisctLssed by Rev. Seiber
in a very able aud satisfactory manner.
How shall we get rid of our "Cook's
Are tion-professors of religion allowable as
teachers in Sabbath-sclusjls? Discussed by
President Rupi'J, Revs. Seilier ami Stouffer,
Should there nH e a uniformity in Sali-bath-schools
in reeating the Lord's Prayer?
Discussed by Revs. Poftinberger and Zinn.
Is it right to have a Sus-rititcndent who is
not a Church member? Rev, Folk, in dis
cussing it, thought it best not to have, when
it ran be avoided.
Rev. Criley was then called uisn and made
a few remarks, in which he complimented
the completeness of the program, and the
hospitality of the people. He further said,
we live in an age of insiection and responsi
bility : sjsjke of the value of insiection and
rejiorting in Sabbath-school work ; the great
ness, and kind of work.
After the benediction by Rev. J. J. Welch,
the Convention adjourned to meet at 1:W
p. m.
M'fhicsday Aflrrnoon Sri.
The Convention met at 1:30, and the exer
cise opened by singing No. (2, "Wliata
Friend we have in Jesus." The Convention
was led in prayer by Kev. N. B. Critchficld.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read
aud approved.
Chairman Rumpel then apointed Prof. J.
M. Berkey, Rev. L. N. Fleck, Rev. J. H.
Zinn, Miss Jennie Thompson and Miss Aggie
Zufall a committee on resolutions.
Discussion : To whom does the govern
ment of the Sunday -school lielong? First dis
cussed by Iiev. J. E. Lerch ; from his discus
sion we have gleaned the following : A dif
ference of opinion prevails to whom the gov
ernment of the Su'iday-sclnsd belongs, tues
tions of importance should be decided by the
Superintendent and teachers, aud not left to
the children. The government (meaning
general management) belongs, first, to the
sujicriiiteiidcnt ; second, to the teachers. The
pastor, the head of the Sunday-school, to
heve the leadership, or general control, to Is;
superintendent fii a general way. Thechurch
council, considered as a governing jsiwer, or
cabinet. In a special sense the control be
longs to the suM'riutcudeut, teachers and of
ficers. All should work in harmony.
It was next discussed by Rev. O. F. Harsh
man. The following are a few of the many
Mints of worth and interest: The church
has its mission, high and holy. The Sunday
school, an integral part of the church. In
whom should the power be vested ? No gen
eral rule can lie laid down which can be
at all times applicable as to the n-rsou in
whom the power should be vested. The pas
tor ought not to be superintendent, but
should lie present as often as possible. The
greater jwrt of church mcniliers come up
through tlieSubbtith-school.
The discussion was further continued by
Miss Emma Adams. The attention of the
Convention was called to the following : No
two Sabbath-schools are governed alike. The
stiH'rinteudent to apMint the teachers and
arrange the classes. A .teacher should not lie
put where not desired by the class, nor should
a teacher be placed in charge of a class not
liked or desired, as this would prove a blight
upon tbe love which sliould exist between
the teacher aud his class. Love to be the gov
erning power in the Sutiduy-scbool.
Music, No. 142. "Savior like a Shepherd
lead us."
Queries : What should he the average num
ber of Bible-clasM in a Sunday sscbool ? Dis
cussed by Ker. Potfinbergcr. To be govern
ed by circumstances. Depends upon the
number of tcacbeis in the schdbl.
Are three services on a Sabbath too many
for a hard-working man? Discussed by Rev.
E. Manges: Two services sufficient. Further
discussed by Rev. Seiber, O. P. Shaver, Chair
man Ruppel, Revs. Shearer and Criley.
Shoujd the teacher ordinarily use the pre
pared questions? Discussed by Rev. L. N.
Fleck.. In the discussion Rev. Pleck said :
"The teacher should study the lesson, and
make his own questions." .
Music, No. 2 in Augsburg Songs, "0 Come
let us sing to the Lord." .
Discussion : The object of teaching. This
topic was discussed in a very able and mas
terly manner by Miss Marge. J. Kccs. The
discussion was complete and effective, from
which we call the following: A faithful teach
er's object has its spring within himself. His
life a willing consecration to God ; to carry
ont the mission of man, to seek and save that
which was lost ; the chief aim of the Hah-
Imth-scliiMjl teacher is Dot ut the he.ul, but at
the heart. To accomplish the aim or object,
he must labor with all his power. The faith
ful teacher is a co-worker with Christ. The
teacher an aid to the parent to fulfill the
baptismal vows. Every teaehershould have
a heart in the wprk, as well us fur the work
It was further discussed by W. H. II. Baker.
- tiueries: How can we interest our young
men in Sunday-school work? Discussed by
Rev. M. L. Young : Get them at the head of
Sunday -school work.
How shall we get the parents interested in
the Sabbath-school ? Rev. Criley, of Altoona,
in discussing it, said : " Encourage the chil
dren to bring their parents to Sunday-school."
How shall we get church members to at
tend Sabbath-school, and two church servi
ces? Discussed by Chairman Ruppel.
How much time shall we devote to singing
in Sabliath-achool ? Discussed by Rev. Sei
lier. In his discussion Rev. Seiber said we
ought to devote more time to singing than we
do ; we are to sing the t iosjiel as well as to
study it ; the singing should be spirited, be
aihipted to the child's spirit. i
The Convention then sung No. 9S from
Augsburg Songs, " Wonderful Words."
Query ; Can the Sunday-school in tlie
country be kept open in tlie winter, aud how?
Rev. Zinn, in discussing it, said it could by
making it interesting.
The next subject for iliscussion was sus
pended until the evening session, and " The
Word Tuught," (Lesson for May 15, Exodus
3:1-12) the next exercise, was taken up.
Rev. L. L. Seiber taught the class, consist
ing of Rev. E. Manges, Rev. L. X. Fleck, J.
H. Snyder, O. P. Shaver, W H. Miller, Mrs.
Annie E. Floto, Bev. Criley, Misses Eva Sha
fer, Aggie Sufall and Jennie Baker.
Music, No. 123, "Hark the voire of Jesus
Calling." from Augsburg Songs.
Criticisms on Kev. Seiher's class instruction
were then mude by Rev. C. B. Gruver, Rev.
J. W. Poflinlierger, Kev, J. E. Lerch, Rev. J.
F. Shearer, Chairiiwn Rupel, Kev. Manges,
Rev. Criley, Rev. Sell, Rev. Critchtield, and
Rev. Zinn.
Music, No. 1!7, "Work for the night is
coining,'' from Augsburg Songs.
Blackboard explanation, by Chairman
Rupjiel.
Queries : Is itxmpcrto ask any question
which diss not pertain to the lesson? Dis
cussed by Rev. E. L. Folk : We tan, when
used to impress some Scriptural truth.
Should a minister admonish his people not
to use tobacco, and use it himself? Rev.
Shearer, in discussing it, said practice was a
better example than precept.
Should two sessions of Sabbath-school he
held in one duy ? Discusssed by Rev. Shear
er : tine session is sunlcieut.
How long a time should be devoted to the
lesson ? Rev. S. S. Stouffer, in discussing.
said from 30 to 33 minutes ; Rev. C. B. Gru
ver thought from 20 to 23 sufficient.
IH the many lesson helps tend to make
the pupil reckless? Discussed by Rev. W.
Criley.
How would you interest young men? Dis
cussed by Rev. Houseman ; we here give a
few thoughts presented in tiie discussion :
First, find difficulty, and ascertain why dila
tory. Kindly, prayerfully invite them to re
sume their duties. Inform them of duty.
and resjHiusibility ; influence gained in dis
charge of duty.
Should a second Sum lay -school be formed
within the bounds of a church on account of
distance? Discussed by Chair man Rups-1.
GihI's house the place of worship, a house
set apart for His use.
Is not the tendency of our Lesson Helps to
dispense with the use of t lie Bible? Discuss
ed by Rev. Harshman, Rev Seilier, and Rev.
Criley.
After Is'iiediction by Rev. Stouffer the Con
vention adjourned to meet at 7:30 r. .
Evening Smriun. .
Convention met at 7:30 and opened by
singing No. 2. in Augsburg Songs, "O Come
Let us Sing to the Inl," also N. 3, "What
are we for?" Praer was then offered by
Rev. C. B. Gruver.
The minutes of previous meeting were
read and approved.
The Convention then sang No. 4 in Augs
burg Songs, "The Way, theTnith, the Life."
The next topic for discussion, "What to
Teach in Sunday-school," was opened by
Rev. E. L. Folk, after a few preliminary re
marks, Rev. Folk discussed the subject in an
able and spirited address, in which all were
made to feel the iiiiirtance of what to teach
aud what not to teach, the resonsibility in
undertaking to guide aright in the path of
life. Teach the practical. Each Sabbat h
teach some plain and practical lesson. Teach
them to have reverence for the Sabbath.
Teach them the Saviour's love for them, that
He gave His life A ransom for them. Teach
the word. There is but one power that can
counteract the evil in the heart and that is
the Word of God ; we most need the plain
teaching of the Word in Sunday-school.
Our carelessness as teachers of the Word.
The Word the goisl seed. Tiach the Word
if truth. Give the word to the sheep as well
as to the Iambs. Rev. Folk closed his dicus
sion by a strong and fervent appeal for tem-
jsrance. and to teach it to the children.
Rev. M angus next discussed the subject.
In his remarks he endorsed the discussion
of Rev. Folk. He then stated that the les
son lie taught, and that the children be
taught to sing ; the rudiments of music to lie
taught in Sunday-school. The Catechism to
be taught.
Music, No. SI, Augsburg Songs, "I love to
tell the story.
Discussion: The Sunday-schiiol and 'Mis
sions, rirst discussed by .Mrs. A. r . 1 ticker.
Her remarks were brief, but well chosen and
brought to bear directly upon Missions and
their connection with the Sundav-school.
Every scholar a Missionary in the school.
In congregations where there are Missionary
Societies there is more strong work.
Rev. I N. Fleck next discussed the sub
ject. The great commission, the last com
mission, which Christ gave to his disciples is
to us a commission to send missionaries to
foreign lands. The connection of missions
with the Sumlay-school an intimate connec
tion. The scholars of to-day the mission
aries of thirty years heme, A knowledge of
our missionaries, Rowe, I'hl, I'naugst, and
Day to be imparted to the children to encour
age a missionary spirit. Cheerful giving to
be taught them. Ask them to pray for the
success of the Mission Work. The successful
Mission church the most successful Home
worker.
Music, No. Ill, "Good News Comes o'er
the Sea," from Augsburg Songs, after which
the former discussion was taken up by Rev.
S. S. Stouffer. We are not only to receive
from God, but we are to give. The church
work during the Crusades and Dark Ages in
Missionary work. Tlie church of tiwlay bet
ter equipjed for Mission work than at any
other time. The main hope of the church
in this direction is in the children of to-day.
Sow in the virgin soil of their souls the seed
that is to spring up in the future. The chil
dren of to-day are the church of to-morrow.
Instill in the minds that every individual is
a missionary, that all we have and are are
Gisl's for tbe extension of his kindgon. Be
His servauts. The great end accomplished
by the children of tbe present Sunday-school.
It is what we learn in childhood that makes
mpressions on the heart. We receive the
greatett blessing not forgiving, but fordoing.
Music, No. 119, "tiist Thy Bread In the
Waters."
The next two subjects for discussion were
held over for next year.
Chairman Rupiel then called for the re-
rt of tbe Committee on Resolutions. Prof.
M. Berkey, Chairman of the Committee
submitted the following resolutions.
Whkrcas, The Eleventh Annual Conven
tion of the Lutheran Sabbath School Associ
ation of Somerset county, deem it fitting and
proier to express in the form of res.iliiii.ms,
some of the conclusions reached during its
series of meetings ; Tlitrtjortbe it RctnlrM :
1st. That we hail with pleasure, Unreport
ed progress of the Sunday-school work in the
county during die last year, and we recogniw?
in the various reports read before the con
vention a larger attendance of scholars, a
greater uniformity in the use of church lit
erature, increased interest in missionary
work, and more liberal contributions to its
funds.
2d That we as a Convention express our
unqualified disapproval of the custom in
vogue in certain sections, of closing the
school, or ieruiitting it to die out during a
part of the year.
3d. That we nrge upon Sunday School of-
lirials their duty in presenting the cause of
missions to the scholars, and to teach them
by example and by precept their part and
privih-ge in contributing to the mission fund,
and we again recommend that at least one
Sunday in each month be set spurt for a spec
ial missionary contribution.
4th. That we heartily indorse the practical
feature inaugurated at this convention in the
way of a "Class drill," as oue of benefit and
interest,' and recommend similar exercises
at future sessions. '
3th. That we recommended a closer union
and more hearty cooperation of the Sunday
school and the church as mutual hcljw in the
Master's cause, aud iu this relation we deem
it the duty of the Church to sustain the Sunday-school,
not only by taking an active
part and a lively interest in its work, but by
contributing to its finances rather than to ac
cept such help from the school.
(5th. That we continue to urge upon all
Lutheran Sunday Schools within the bounds
of this Association, the propriety of using
none other than the literature of the church,
excct such as may lie supplementary to the
same.
7th. That e hereby express our sense of
gratitude to Bros. J. W. Poftinberger, of
Leecliburgh, and W. W. Criley. of Altoona,
for their presence and kindly assisfanse dur
ing the Convention.
Mb,. That we appreciate the efforts of the
Meyersdale CoiatimreuU and Somerset Timet
to secure for publication a full report of the
proceedings of this Convention,
!th. That tin; thanks of the Convention are
due and are hereby tendered to the good peo
ple of Stoystown and vicinity for the gener
ous entertain meut provided during our stay
among them, and for the interest manifested
during the meetings, while we hope the
work done in their midst may repay them in
part ut least, by creating renewed interest,
and greater zeal in the Sunday-school cattse.
J. M. Bkkket L. X. Flb k,
Jxo. H. Zisx, Miss Jennik Thompson, '
Miss AlMlIK Sl'FALL,
Committee.
The resrt was adopted as a whole, omit
ting the last resolution npon which there was
a unanimous rising vote.
A few remarks were made by Rev. Sell, af
ter which Chairman Ruppel sisike briefly on
pninunciation in music.
A collection was lifted amounting to $7.23.
The schools were then called upon and the
usual subscription of one dollar was taken.
Thirty-five Sclnsils responded. Twenty
eight dollars were collected and paid to the
Treasurer.
The long meter doxology was sung. ' After
benediction by Rev. J. F, Shearer, the in
vention adjourned to meet May 12, 8 a. m.
Thurtilng Morning Urmimi.
The Convention met at 8 a. m. Exercises
were opened by singing No. 1i!k, "More Love
to Thee" followed by prayer by Rev. 0. F.
Harshman. Music, No. 140, "I need Thee
every Hour." The minutes of previous
meeting were read and approved. - '
tjuerics: Should a minister of the tJospel
take members in church before catechising
them? Rev. Poffcnberger in discussing it
said : They may be taken iu when sincere,
the catechization to follow.
What would you consider an ordinary con
tribution for a scholar? IHscussed by for.
Sell. The amount not limited, any hern
from a penny upward. j
On motion of Rev Sell, Rev. Trccise, of the
M. E. Church, and Rev. Cover, of the Pro
gressive church were elected advL-tory mem
bers of the Convention.
Chairman Ruppel apimiuted Rev. M, L.
Young, Rev. J. H. Zinn, lier. L X. Fle k,
Oliver Kueptier, and Cyrus B. Moore as Ex
ecutive Committee.
The Convention next proceeded to discuss
the manner in whii-ti the monthly collec
tions for missionary purposes be appropri
ated. It was dici U-swHl by Chairman Rupiel,
Rev. W. W. Criley, Rev. Stouffer, Rev. Gru
ver, Rev. Shi-arer, Rev. Zinn, Rev. Ponlnlier
ger, Prof. J. M. Berkey, and Rev. Young.
Rev. Seilier, chairman of the committee on
resrts, submitted the following :
No. of schools reported 41
No. of entertainments 23
Xo. of officer -Jost
No. of teachers 344
No. of scholars 3235
Average attendance... 2143
No. of Lesson Leaves 511
No. of Lesson Books 1910
No. of Teachers' Books WW
No. of S. S. Pillars . 868
No. of Tisjchers' meetings 460
Av. att. at Teachers' meetings 240
Scholars ree'd first com 220
No. of unbaptized children 236
Amount of collections .$ll17 20
Mission collections.. J. 37!) 10
Home work Jt 79f 37
Highest contribution per member
from any school, Centreville $ 127
Next highest, Somerset S 1 17
The highest average attendance is S3 per
cent., which belongs to line Hill.
. As the contest for banner lies between the
highest per cent, of uttendanis? and the larg
est contribution er member, we rei-ommend
that the banner be given to New Centreville,
which has the highest contribution and
whose average attendance is 4 per cent.
L. L, Skibkr, G. M. Bakkb,
Committee.
The report was adopted, (losing remarks
were mude by Rev. W. W. Criley, Rev. J. W.
Potflnberger, Mrs. Ilunnum, Rev. SeiU-r, and
Rev. Shearer.
The time was then extended five minutes
for the consideration of the following resolu
tions :
Rrmilrnl. That this convention is opposed
to the license system in any way or form,
and that we are in favor of entire prohibition
of the liquor trafic.
J.'esumf, That we will do all in our power
to bring about this glad time.
Chairman Rupjiel made a few closing re
marks, after which the Convention joined in
singing the loug meter doxology, and after
benediction by Rev. A. Sell, the Convention
adjourned to meet ut the call of the Execu
tive committee.
W. II. II. Bakkr, Sec.
Our No. 2.
The 5 and 10 cent Counter Room of Cook
.t I Writs has not only been brushed up and
systematized, but a fresh stock of ginsls has
already arrived, with additional shipments
to follow. Persons attending Court will find
this to lie headquarters to purchase the thou
sand aud one items of useful things to take
with them to their homes. The Manager
will take pleasure in showing and pricing
he goods in stock, whether you buy or not.
Come to see ns. Juk.
To the Public.
A story bus been circulated that I have
sold my bourding-liouse. This is a mistake.
I have sold a couple of lots, but not my
house, and you will find me ut the old place,
prepared to entertain persons attending
Court. The jurors who receive my card will
find me prepared, as usual, to accommodate
them with liourd and ltslging at the usual
low rates. Thankful for past patronage,
would resptvtfully ask for a continuance of
the same. A. E. Piskl.
For Sale.
A house and lot corner Main Cross and
South street, Somerset, for sale on pay
ments to suit the purchaser. A desirable
home for a family ; a large nsimy house and
a full lot of ground, with choice fruit upon
it. Price $18ou. For particulars Inquire at
the residence, or write to Samuel Gaitbef
Esq., Greetisbargh, Pa. i
HICH LICENSE WINS.
TUB HIUX.K' RILL PASSKS BOTH Hot SM V
I.ARI.K MA.KIRITV.
rrt.i, TKvr or thi. nn.i,.
Following is thr fuli text of the new High
License bill which passed both brunches of
th.i legislature Wednesday, and was signed
by the tioxeriurr Friday :
AN ACT
7'i rtrtfftin lmi yftjttfittr the ftfr uf rimrux ftntl
iriluHU, milt vr lrrvei liwtrf, or ojuj
admixture therfif.
Skctioh 1. Be it enacted by the Seuateand
House of Representatives of the (iiininini
wealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly
met, ami it is hen-by enacted by the n-ithori-
j ty of the same, That it shall be unlawful to
eep ot maintain any riouse, room or place.
hotel, inn, or tavern, where any vinous, spir
ituous, malt or brewed liquors, or any admi x
ture thereof are sold by retail, except a license
therefore shall have been previously obtain
ed as hereinafter provided.
Src. 2 Licensea for the sale of vinous, spir
ituous, malt or brewed liquors ut retail in
quantities not exceeding one quart, shall
only be granted to citizens of the 1'nited
States of temperate habits, and good moral
character.
Sbc. 3. Such licenses may be granted only
by tbe court of quarter sessions of the proier
county, and shall be for one year from a
date fixed by rule or standing order of said
court. The sat.l court shall fix by rule or
standing order a time ut which application
for said licenses shall ! heard, ut which
time all persons applying'or making objec
tions to applications for licenses may be
heard by evidence, petition, remonstrance, or
counsel, 'ruridrd, That licenses under pre
vious laws shall nX ie granted luter than
June thirtieth of this year.
Sue. 4. Every person intending to apply
for a license as aforesaiiL iu any city or
county of this commonwealth from and after
the passage of this act, shall file with the
clerk of the court of quarter sessions of the
proper county, bis, her. or tlieir petition at
least three weeks before tlie first duy of the
sessions of the court at which tlie sume is to
lie heard, and shall, aw the sume time pay
said clerks five dollars for exjiefiscs connect
ed therewith, and said clerk shall cause to
lie published three times in two newspiqiers
designated by the said court. list contain
ing the names of all such applicants, their re
spective residences, and the place for which
application is made. The first publication
shall not lie It- s than liftis-n, nor more than
twenty five days before the time Iwed by the
court. Pruridrd, That no license shall In
grained under the provision of this act to
any person hi sell in any nsun where grocer
ies are sold at wholesale or retail. Prwiikd
aim. That in cities of the first class iu the
month of January, iu each and evtry year,
it shall bethedulyof themercuntilcappraiscr
to return under oath, together with a list of
mercantile tuxes, all licensed aud unlicens
ed hotels, taverns, inns, restaurants, or sa
loons engaged in selling intoxicating liquors,
and shall also return a duplicate list of said
licensed and unlicensed hotels, taverns, inns,
restaurants or salisiiis to the clerks of the
court of quarter sessions, and the suid list of
licensed and nn'.iwnsed hotels, taverns, inns,
restaurants, or sabots shall l published in
the manntr now prescribed for the publico-:
tion of men-untile appraisers lists, and, said
list shall contain the name and amount iuid
by each licensee, and a list of every unlicens
ed hotel, tavern, inn. restanrant, or saloon,
and it shall be iheir further duty to return
to the distrt -t attorney in .said cities of the
first class, the mime and residence of every
proprietor, or ktvper of any unliit-ii-.! hotel,
tavern, inn, restaurant, or sal.sm, together
withtlieliH-ali.nl thereof; And it shall be
the duty of the district nttomey to forthwith
proceed to prosecute ea.-h and every offender
according to law. And for each and every
license granted by the court for any hotel,
tavern, inn, restaurant, or saloon the mer
cantile appraisers shall receive the sum of
two dollars anil fifty cents, the said sum to
lie paiii by the applicant or applicants for
said license..
Ski:. 3. Said petition shall contaiu :
First, The name and present residence of
applicant, and how long he has there residisl.
Second, The partii ular place for w hich a
license is desired.
Third, The place of birth of said applicant,
and if a naturalized citizen, where and when
naturalized.
Fourth, The name of owner of premises.
Fifth, That the place to be licenses is nec
essary for the accommodation of the public.
Sixth, That none of the applicants are in
any inannerpecuniurily interested in the prof
its of the business conducted in any other
place iu suid county, where any of said li.p
uors are sold or kept f ir sale.
Seventh, That the applicant is the only
jierson in any maimer pecuniarily :nterested
in the business so asked to be licensed, and
that no other person shall be in any manner
pecuniarily interested therein during the
continuance of the license.
Eighth, Whcthcrapplicantsoruny ofthem
has had a license for the sale of liquors in
this commonwealth during any portion of
the year preceding this application revoked.
Ninth, The names of no less than two
reputable freeholders of the ward or town
ship where the liquor is to lie sold who will
lie his, her or their sureties on the bond
which is required and a statement that each
of said sureties L-a bona-lide ow ner of real
estate in the said county worth over and
above all incumbrances the sum of two
thousand dollars and that it would sell for
that much at public sale and that he is not
engaged in the manufacture of spirituous,
vinous, mult, or brewed liquors.
Tenth. This petition nr.ist be verified by
atlidavit of applicant made Iv-fore the clerk
of the court, a magiatrate, notary public, or
justice of the peace, and, if any false state
ment is made in any part of said s-tition,
the applicant or applicants slu.ll le deemed
guilty of the crime of perjury, and upon in
dictment and conviction, shall he subject to
its penalties.
Src. (. There shall Is? annexed to such pe
tition a certificate signed by at least twelve
reputable qualifbil electors of the ward, bor
ough, t.r township in which such liquors are
to be sold, setting forth that they have been
acquainted with the applicant or applicants;
that they have gtsul reason to relieve Unit
each and all the statements contained in the
petition are true, and they therelore pray that
the prayer of said petitioner lie granted, and
that the lii-en.se prayed for issue.
Sw. 7. The said court of quarter sessions
shall hear petitions from residents of the
ward, borough, or township in addition to
that of the applii-ant in favor of. and remon
strance against the application for such li
cense, and in all cases shull refuse the sume
whenever in the opinion of suid court having
due regard to the number and character of
the ietitioncrs for and against such applica
tion, such license is not necessary for the hc
coinmodutinn of the public, and entertain
ment of strangers or travelers, or that the ap
plicant or applicants Is, r are not fit persons
tti whom such license should lie granted,
and, njsin sufficient ransc being shown, or
proof being made to the said court that tbe
party holding a license has violated any law
of this commonwealth relating to the stile of
liquors, the court of quarter sessions shall,
upon notice l"ing given to the person so li
censed, revoke the said license. Piwid-d,
That all the additional petitions aud remon
strances allowed by this section shull be bas
ed ou the necessity of the license to sell liq
uors or the fitness of the applicant, or the ne
cessity of the hotel, inn, or tavern, house,
room, or place wherein vinous, spirituous,
molt, or brewed liquors, or any admixture
thereof, and sold in the locality where the
applicant proposes to sell the liquors.
Sue. 8. That all persons licensed to sell at
retail any vinous, spirituous, malt or brewed
liquors, or any admixture thereof, in any
house, room or place, hotel, inn or tavern,
shall be classified and required to pay annu
ally for such privileges as follows : Persons
licensed to sell by retail resident in cities of
the first, second and third class, shall pay
the sum of five hundred dollars ; those resi
dent in all other cities shall pay three hun
dred dollars, and those resident in boroughs
shall pay the turn of on hundred and fifty
dollars ; those resident in townships shall
pay the sum of seventy-five dollars, which
sum shall lie divided iii portions as follows :
In cities of the first class four filths shall be
paid for the use of the city ami cminfy, and
one fifth for tbe use of the roiiini..u itth ;
in cities of the sis-.mil and liiird class lwi
fifths simll be id fi-rthe use of the city,
twi-fiflbs for the use of the pniT county,
and oiie-lit'th for the un of lh common-
wealth; in lowitsiiis one-half shall be paid
for the use of the "township, one-fourth l.r
the use of the proper county, and one-fourth
for the us- of the commonwealth. The sums
so lid for the use ol the townshiiwto be ap
plied to keeping the roods of such township
in good rejiair, I'mrvlnl, That couuth-s, cit- drank, or given away ill vioiulionof any law
irs, boroughs and townshitis receiving parts j of this own iwhi weal t, shall I held and de
of said licenses shall tsar their proportionate I dared a nuisance and shall be abated by pro-
share of the er-lise attending the collection
ef the same, and I'rttcitleil, furllmr. That the
treasurers of the several couiitiessball appro-
priate for their own use the same commis
sion on the amounts retained tor the use of
their respective cotinti-s as they are now au
thorized to retain by law out of the monies
they returned to the state.
Ski:. 9. If any person or persons shall neg
lect or refuse to y to the city or county
treasurer the sum of money directed in sec
tion eight within fifteeu tlays after his, her,
or their application has Ihvii gninted.by said
court, then and in that case the suid grant
shall be il.s mcd and held revoked, and no
license issued. It shall be the duty cf the
person or persons whose application has
been grafted by the said court to pay the
said sum of money to the said treasurer with
in the said fifteen days, and forthwith pro
duce to and file with the clerk of court the
receipt of the said treasurer therefor, and
upon any default the said clerk shall forth
with mark said application aud grant " re
voked."
Sec. 10. That the li.vnse shull not be is
sued to any person or persons until he, she
or they shull have executed a bond to the
commonwealth, and a warrant of attorney to
confess judgment in the js'tial sum of two
thousand dollars, with sufficient sureties to
lie approved by the ''inn granting such li
cense, conditioned for the faithful observance
of the laws of this commonwealth relating
to the M-llitiK or furnishing of vinous, spirit
uous, malt or brewed liquors, orauy admix
ture thereof, a..d So iy all damages which
may lie rettnvereil 'n any action which may
be instituted against him, her or them tin
ier tiie provisions o, any tut of the assembly
and all costs, tines, or penalties which may
lie im(msed upon him, her, or them under
tlie provisions of any act of tiie assembly and
all costs, fines and penalties which my lie
inqiosed upon him her, or tlieui under any
indictment for violating this act, or any oth
er act of assembly relating to selling or fur
nishing liquors as aforesaid, and the said
isiud shall lie filed iu the otlice of the clerk
of the said court for the ii.se and benefit of all
persons interested therein.
Set-. 11. The constable ut the reective
varls, bore lghs or township in each county
shall in the first week in each term of the
court of quarter sessions make returns under
ottth of all places in his bailiwick where vi
nous, spirituous, mult or brewed liquors, or
any admixture thereof, are kept for sale or
sold except stores kept by druggists and
u;ithecaries, stating wh ich of said places are
licensed under this act and which are unli
censed, and it shall be the especial duty of
the judge of said court to see that this return
is. faithfully made. And on failure of any
constable to comply with this piovision, or
if it Ik; found upon examination or inquiry
by said court that any constable has either
wilfully or negligently omitted to return all
such houses and the names of the proprietors
cherts if in his bailiwick, he shall be !.eld
guilty of wilfully or negligently making a
false return, and the court shall suspend him
from office and direct the district attorney to
indi-t and try sal.l officer, and if found guil
ty be shall be fined in a sum not exceeding
five hundred dollars, and undergo on im
prisonment either simple o.r solitary not ex
ceeding two years, lsith or either in the dis
cretion of the court.
Sec. 12. It shall be the duty of each con
stable in the county to visit at least once in
each month all places within tlieir respective
jurisdictions where any of said liquors are
sold or kept, to ascertain if any of the pro
visions of this or any act of assembly rela
ting to the sale ot furnishing of such liquors
have been or are being violated, and w hen
ever any of the officers above mentioned shall
leant of any s:ch violation it shall be his
duty to forthwith make written retunuof
the same to the court of quarter sessions with
the names of tbe witnesses, and to do what
ever shall be in bis power to bring the of
fender to justice and upon any neglect or re
fu.su! of any of said officers to perform the
aforesaid duty the said court shall Impose
the same ieualties frovided in section eleven
of this act.
Sec. 13. Every person receiving such li
cense to sell spirituous, vinous, maitor brew
ed liquors or any admixture thereof shall
frame his license under a ghiss and place the
same so that it shall at all times be conspic
uous and easily read in his chief place of
making stile, and no such license shall au
thorize sales by any person who shall neg
lect this requirement.
Sec. 14. No licensee who shall sell liquors
by less measure than one quart shall trust or
give credit therefor, under penalty of losing
and forfeiting such debt, and no action shall
lie maintained or recovery had in any case
for the value of liquors sold in violation of
the provisions of this section, and defense
may lie taken in said tuses against such re
covery without special plea of notice.
Sec. 13. Any person who shall hereafter be
'sinvtcted of selling or offering for stile any
vinous, spirituous, malt or brewed liquors,
or any admixture thereof without a lioen.se,
shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less
than five hundred dollars, nor more than
five thousand dollars und undergo imprison
ment in the county jail of not less than three
mouths uor more than twelvemonths. Any
in-rson having l:cenc "ho shall hereafter be
convicted of violating any of t.e provisions
of the license laws shall he subjected to a fine
of not less than one hundred nor more than
five hundred dollars, and of any second of
fense whereof he shull be convicted of not
less than thns; bundnsi nor more than one
thousand dollars, and for any third offense
whereof he shall he convicted a fine of not
less tl.an five hundred nor more than five
thousand dollars, and undergo imprisonment
iu the County jail not less than three mouths
uor more than twelve months, or both, or
either, at the discretion of the court. Any
person convicted of more than one offense
shall not again Is- licensed in "iiy city or
county of the commonwealth, and the li
cense of any person jiermitting the customa
ry visitation of disreputable person, or keep
ing a disorderly place, may upon proof lie at
any tiirs revoked by the court, and when
once revoked by the cmrt and when thus
the same pony shall not again be li
censed in any city or county of the common
wealth. Six-. Ifi. That druggists ami apothocariea j
shall not Is. required to obtain license under
the provisions of this act but they shall not
sell intoxicating liquors excet upon the
written prescription of a regularly n.nstered
physician ; alcohol, however, or any prepa
lations containing the same, may be sold for
scientific, mechanical or medicinal yurposes.
Any one violating the provisions ol this act
shall lie guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction thereof shall lie subject to the
same jienulties as are provided in the fifteenth
section of-this act, Pruridrd, Thut no spiritu
ous, vinous mult or brewed liquors shall be
sold or furnished to any person more than
once on any iim prescription, and Provided,
further,. That any physician w ho shall will
fully prescribe any intoxicating liquors as a
beverage to persons of known intemperate
habits shall be guilty of a misilenieanor and
upon conviction thereof shall be subject to
the same penalties and ft tie as are prescribes!
in section seventeen.
Src. 17. That it shall not lie lawful for any
person wsth or without license to furnish by
sale, gift, or otherwise to any person,
any spirituous, vinous, malt or brew
ed liquors on any day upon which
elections are now, or hereafter may be re
quired to lie held, nor on Sunday nur at any
time to a minor, or a person of known in
temperate habits ur a prrsuu visibly affected
by intoxicating drink either for his or her
use, or for the use of any other rsi.ii, or to
w-U or furnish liquor to any per-uni on
pawHHik or onlcr on a tre, or torerr've
from any s'rsi any g.si -, war", mm-haii-dise
or provisions in . t ,nge r li-pr
si nil I lie held and ileeiurd a inusl-ni-anor
and upcn conviction Mwrtsil the olfimiler
; shall lie lined ni.i h-,. thm ft.'V r more than
five hundred dollars ami uinIer;;o a;i linpri.
uuUH-nt of nof less than twenty uor lu..ie
than ninety days.
S-. s). Any Incise, room, or place, hotel,
inn or tavern where vinous, spirituous, malt.
or brewed liquors are sold, offered for sale.
ce tings at law or equity. Al expenses con
nected with such proceedings, including
I counsel Ut of twenty tMlur for the counsel
of complainant, shall be paid by the defend
ant or defendant.
Sec. 19. AH local laws fixing a license rate
or fee lew than is provided lor in this act, be,
and the sume are hereby refiealed. Pr'ttuUd
howtter, That none of tiie provisions of this
act shall be held to authorize the sale of any
spirituous, vinous, malt, or brewed liquors,
or any admixture thereof in any city, comi
ty, borough, or township, baring special
prohibitory laws.
Our Harrisburg Latter.
w oar .seciu( CorrftpumJenl.
HAaaisstao. Mar 14. ls7.
As the. session draws to a close, tbe excite
ment seems to increase. The extreme desire
for some members to have sjieciul orders lor
their bills often creates Lively discussion and
amusing incident. On Monday evening
nearly tbe whole session was taken up in
making such orders, and then voting them
down. The fact that Booth piayed Hamlet
that evening iml jLed many members to va
cate their seats to see that masterly produc
tion, but a quorum kept tiie session up until
a late hour.
On Tuesday the work was begun in earnest
and kept up all week. It was manifest that
unless the House got down to earnest and
good work, much important legislation must
be left undone. Tlie Appropriation bills
were all ltd by tlie House, also ail local
and special bills, and many of the Senate
bills.
The Senate has been at work all week,
holding two, aud sometimes three sessions a
day, aud liave passe. 1 nearly all the House
bills, especially the Appropriation bills. Tlie
Legislative Apportionment bill bus been
signed by the Governor, and is now a law.
The Congressional Apportionment bill as re
ported from tbe Senate Committee makes
very many important changes, but leaves
your district the same as it was. Senator Al
exander wisely almn.kming tiie idea of put
ting Fulton in the district. The bill as re
ported to the Senate will pass that body on
T nes lay, and tbe House will more than like
ly concur in the amendments, and tbe bill
will liecoine a law. The Senate bill has also
been considerably aiteretLand will meet with
much opposition in the Senate, as well as in
the House. It is now doubted if the bill will
pass the Senate, inasmuch as the Republicans
will liMR-e three members. Much as the los
ing of three members is regretted by all good
Republican ruerubers, it is thought by the
best element that the Legislature ought to
pas some bill a a party measure, and that
fact will go a great ways to wan Is passing
some kind of a bill. It is the only hill in
which there is the least trouble sc. faros tbe
final adjournment is concerned, and tlie fa-t
that it was not passed would not prevent
final adjournment.
Tbe Revenue bill has been amen. led in the
Senate so as to exempt manufacturing corpo
rations, beside some other changes. The
House refused to concur in the Senate's
amendments, and it has gone to a Commit
tee of Conference, who will report early next
week. This bill is believed to be a decided
improvement on the Act of lHs-5. and while
many of the members would like to see the
manufacturing corporations taxeL yet even
wish them exempted, it being uch an im
provement on tlie tinner law as to cause
thera to accept it as the best possible result of
a very difficult question.
The Senate, after sleeping over its reckless
amendments to the High License bill, recon
sidered the same and failed to adopt them,
and the same came to the House for concur
rence, which was promptly concurred in, and
it has since been signed by the Governor and
fa now a law. This is believed to be a very
important piece of legislation, and much
credit is due those members who so faithful
ly stood by the bill in tbe long and tedious
hours through which the bill paseed in its
efforts to become a law. Tbe prompt man
ner in which tbe Chief Executive put his sig
nature to the bill shows the importance of
the law, and is in striking contrast with the
puny, sickening reto of a like measure from
the Democratic Governor of New York, and
verifies the truth of the fact that the Demo
cratic party is the party of rum and
rascality, while it proves that the
Republican party is always on the side
of morals and good legislation. The
Governor has also signed the repeal of the
brrnnty scalp law. This leaves tbe law a it
now stands with a bounty oa wolves and
wild-cats, and repealed as to everything else.
The Ban-lay-Warner contested election
case came up for consideration ou Tuesday.
It was bitterly opposed by the Democrats,
and a few weak-kneed Rcpuhlicanseither vo
ted with them, or refuse. 1 to vote at all ; but
the report of the committee, which gave Bar
clay, the Republican, his seat, was adopted
by a large majority. The case was a close
one, and gave the Republican member his
seat by one vote.
A session was held on Friilay afternoon,
and one will be held on Monday, in order to
get through with important work, prepara
tory to adjournment. All talk of extending
the session is done away with, and there is
mi doubt that next Thursday noon will
find the General Assembly for the year 137.
no more.
Puiur.
Buckstown Notes.
Ma Eiutor: As we have not heard
from our district for some time through
your columns, we pen this in order in
form yonr many .readers how our district
I improving. The population of Btu-kstawn
during the past year bus increased from
1000 to 1300, and we cluiin this to be the
most rapid increase of any town in thecoiin
ty. We are favorably situated, aud have a
large saw mill, and one rolling mill, which
is in running order. Our wire mill;has not
yet started up. We have many other public
works that we will not mention at this
time.
The rejsiried elopement iu shade I all a
mistake. The lady in the case is visiting
friends in Berlin, and the gentleman is in
Montana, but is expected home shortly.
Mr. Jacob Swank will erect a pluphate
factory at Lambertsville soon, and will grind
np all the old bones he can get, and will par
a good price fVir them.
There will likely be a string band organiz
ed the Calhsndur vicinity soon, and we want
to see all the young men join in w ith us.
Mr. Samuel Fair raised his new shop otic
day last week, and will soon be ready to go
to work in it.
PltXTBB.
Pension Money Can be Attached.
It has been the impression that pension
money was exempt from levy or attachment
under the United States statute. The Supreme
Court of tbe State ruled on Tuesday that pen
sion money or its proceeds was liable to legal
process, execution, or attachment execution.
1'nited States statutes on tlie subject say that
nsion money due is not liable to levy un
der any legal or equitable process, bat shall
insure wholly to the benefit of such pension
er. The State Court holds that this provision
only applies to tbe fund while it is in the
ronrse of transmission from the Government
to the pensioner. Therefore, after it once
reaches the recipient, it is tliereafter subject
to judicial seisure like the property of other
defendants, whether it is kept in the name
of another for him.
' Wanted.
Twenty-five thousand pounds of wool, for
which I will pay cash.
Johx U. Kast.nkb.