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of tbe aeth of
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V ,, following
'f b Ori.J"bu 1,ume-
"Vra'"''"11""' S'"'lh-
' !, ll'"Ur !'J.,Pa"
s I sri . . . n will re-
pollen .lay. Par
! ... . h..ulvl leav
1 ..--:K'.l f-
-""U' ...iiir hot water
'"n r-liii- of sulfl-
, ,.,. given ly U Park
'' !:J:uund ei1,
:ItJ'rf ever b:-ard in this
iiu
. vr-e-. the fourteen-
'"'' Mr !' Mrs- Mesea
i -laU towihip. Soui-
trlil;tr i,y the expiosios
V i,liPIX' illg-
ljearc l'Bfatllt
i... i a Tear tbe B.
..-..,n '
tdrti'i"! i renew tbe Ber-
"..n.tai -.I-:-cuerU pub-
I f ,.'' aIU'r 'Urk'
.U(,r-- li.stitiile was not
'j .riiit-r y-ai-N w-vill
...rr. rv.l every h lel
,iK Hi !. J WeJ"
r. T:ir-i .ni,v, j
u" ..,t-Ue.I to seek entei-
...)!. no rei-u f
- ,...i.t..ti,-e on Main
'ci
r" . us h 1 f 'rot' t,f m,nrica
'"Ti-rra! ks overbaalifij; it
,c t., i;ti n fr tbe reoep-
;)! family on January
mi from ofliPd. Th
.fIl! irui
j- ,, ,,,. Lit- len remodeled
( fowler bMter l laced in iU
5 ..,ine the town coun-
.oT f'r proposal
.Miif 4,1 eiwtrif lisbt plant.
'Vs'ts "' Ihe oi,,t "w u8 in
the iiH-rea-MUC develop
7:w !t-i'Jie interest over tbat
.-u-d ne enterprise into tbe
Tjc wev-titin of a iirst-clas
.! i i iiK've I" tue rignt ui-
.-.i.UrrSMrd to tbe Uovernor is
XuirJm lba!f of IVter Mey-
l' fr-u!Mi 's "etfor January
ti ll at bii1 frentence be coin
!., ,;: iiiijirixmiiieiiU Tbe peti-
, ,-'rt 'i: cir'-ulated in tbe vicin-.L-ri-.
"''r'' My1' murdered
' -,. Mi-Jel Carney and John
i -.-Willis iep ned tbat -ery few
i trc ifiled It.
ci Mr. Frtiik 0. Ileal 1, or J- rost-
si, ti-mi !! week at tbe resi
, t.rmer's fatiier, Hon. A. J.
c. A'.-.u 'Ufiii be never taught
, i Us m bi' Mr. Ueall man
ur!y every annuals.es
t.wrTracber' Iusinute, which he
1.;ur::i-be iii'" tbn lievt and most
-tie enteruiuuieut he efjoy. Mr.
m2 '.iv an:1 u;.fiil business
iHni:tifc' Uijcu of his time in the
ifet in -e ('oiil&lile Xelsxn
"f l-'tie. and I'ousUble K.
lu.iian Head, Fayette coun
ix.i in old wrl.iier naiiid Uolierl
m wanted iu Favelie eoun
; rharije of robbery. The
,rd tbeir man for three or
iit. Swuiy overtaking him at a
iiw in Fuiti u munty, where he
. M o? f.r lb night. Meyera was
af.r 1i inmate ul the I lay ton Sol
Vda. Icraerto lorow off aus-
M-rtr dt-oared that he wuld not
t-m:HMred along the route with
es ayiag rai.i.
aZ . Sier!. I--'.., Uepubliiran, who
.. i t - ... j. I i"
truJi I'T juuo UULJDII . .
I ; ia,.rt, iu Westmoreland coun-
-:"w .ri.n tae lace if tbe returns,
-ti.rj L-it ice of ooatest with At-W'i-n-rl
tikiu. This is the first
a laeSume under tbe new law
-i. pr -i jrs that utetanls must
i'l4 uj pay ail expenses ifthey
.iiiriiuta god ease. Vuder its
Tensrve-T voter in the !uuty may
siiiiJ aa witness r prove his
& fe for each being ?L The
vvpiti;; Ueid in Greenslmig, and
ra i:i.uaies three jurists from
Br t'jlmruig eounlies to bear
- .. aud reuder a decision it is
JuJje stowe, of Allegheny,
ol Indiana, and Judge Kep
tijtt'.e. wi.l sit on tbe case.
' Csriv.uer. of Garrett, was the
f an a'.rociouH assault a few
4't . He was walking aloug the
iLe B. Jt (. station iu that
ii au unknown man struck him
a !) in tile face with a Ix.ard in
f abi. b tliere was an eigbt-
Tue ii;l entered Christ-
"tdnrrk ai.mt au inch beiow the
,'i.t!,i;rt;y through his jaw aud
"f tin t.ingue fcSigutly. Christ
..i,t lied iu ihe darkness and
'-a v. establish his identity have
"-uiilii;g. t'biistiier's face was
i".u.(.i douliie its natural sire
'K?.e-trd ex.-ruciating pain for
"-Jajs. He tumks tUai the blow
ii aimieaut tur another parly
''"ivJ Hi a quarrel earliar in
? .;a pariits lrom Dear Sand
W' E re.a;ing to a well known
-'p-r y. Bllit o( ltxia place, ap-
a iMt arek's issue of the New
Review of Art : "A unique
kiLid ( f Ueirative work lias
',,r-wrm:1-e iu several of the art
-s 11
'U, aud i attracting cou-
. at!..;u... I. ' . .
ii cousisi oi a juu-
"una re carved out in4 al-
'I'ue fuugus is gathered
'"iy decayed oa and sugar
"'w l" smo.ith surface of
;"rreaiui.;,.r, which, wUucut
"ijaMu
a . .
iu s
Mai; t.-.,.
"ac' r., a vlark drown iulerior.
w uh, aud is done
t..nau, a young artist
rset. Fa., aud wliu
ku u inrouiih her
and walt-r coiora. The
u Die ul Ler best examples of
P 4re i'aiil Utfvere,' 'Kor-
i Kaim.y ,,i JOIIS. -py Xulif.
It."'"11' A Tr,'P of Horses."
fcte"" r, at the ftiotofruion
j,. 1 ci-K-k Frid y morning led
'Jr"'to ,,,'1"'ve lQlU Somerse
itd 1 y n earthquake. A
,J fr:g:l train broke iuu l
1 Hie ne.i.'tib,.rh,,l
of
o
the
al. .4 .h
t i0e brst srrii.in was almost
.j- iUl1 " of L'uion street.
itl "u,, "tion crashed against
t.. .'ri'; f,ri- Figiil cars were
lr,t "J1 pushed
- w.. u enber side. Twocara
. 'at U. u .,( p,rker Tr,af. rt.
"I U- tearing away tbe nrst
, 4 lu car been shoved ten
twuid have ilAiiK.ll.hul ih.
"aiatu...
' " eu
A wrerk train arrived
Wv "ci.H:k and worked until
"iiuitje atusruoon before the
.Jlk''r,!j- Peuger from the
n4 "ulil transferred and
.. u"t ""peded. Uuudrevla of
i lua aiv.n- ,.r ....
Ll thu x
ss. T' """J" "f thein armed
MtT.
INTEREST UNRIVALED.
Great Success of llie Forty-Third
Auuual Session of Teachers'
Institute-.
MOSET IKVOLVED BEJfEFITS DEBITED
In certain secliona of Pennsylvania,
notably in Ihe ear-tern counties, newspa
pers are Rpeculati'.f as to whether or not
Teachers' Annual lustitut pay that is,
whether the instruction teachers receive
during the week devoted to Institute
work letter prepares tliem to impart
h.nowieiige ana to -oik(ii,- the rchools
under tlieir care, and w hether the results
attaiued justify the outlay in dollars and
cents w hich the taxpayers are required to
contribute.
The Teachers' Instiiule held in Somer
set last week involved the expenditure of
H.ftiO in round uuiiiliem. All of the Sll
teachers present received, under the law
of the Slate, the same per dieiu they
would have gotten had they spent the
time iu the schoolroom, an averageorsay
?J per day for five days, and iu addition
to this amount the County Superintend
ent is allowed by law fjuo from the coun
ty treasury annually lor Institute pur
poses. The money received from what is
known as the -Institute Lecture Course"
has nothing w hatever to do with the sums
mentioned alsive, and should not lie con
fused with them, since llie lectures, or
evening entertainmenlK, while primarily
arranged for the benefit of the teachers
and public geuerally, are a separate mat
ter altogether, for the success and expeuse
of which the County Superintendent
makes himself individually liable. Here
it might be well to add that the lectures
provided for last week "were not of the
high character they should have been, in
view of the assurance of a crowded bouse
practically guaranteed by the success of
former years, and when such eminent
lecturers as General Gordon, Governor
Bob" Taylor, Kev. IieYVitt Talmsge,
Henry Watterson, aud others we might
mention, were available. The public and
teachers w ho make up tbe audiences ex
ect something letter for their money
than second or third class sermons from
comparatively unknown platform speak
er. The.riter is firmly convinced that
Teachers' Institutes conducted on the ele
vated plain w hich characterized the For
ty third Annual Teachers' Institute held
here last week are of inestimable value
lo the public Tbe teachers who had the
pleasure or bearing such eminent educa
tors as Deputy State Superintendent
Houcfc, Dr. Black, Dr. Maltby, Prof.
Green and others all of whom brought
ineNKHgert of cheer and inspiration in
striki.'g contrast lo tbe dominies who oc
cupied the Opera-House stage at the even
ing entertainments and failed to adopt
some of tbe helpful suggestions offered by
them in regard to the best methKis of im
parting knowledge aud conducting the'r
schools, and who returned to their school
rooms without feeling inspired to do bet
ter and more faithful work than before,
hail better resign their positions and turn
their efforts in directions where they w ill
not retard the development of the child
ren over whom they exercise the author
ity of teacber.
A little personal narrative related ly
Dr. Houck, at the joint session of teach
ers and directors, in w hich be told of hav
ing been called upon to rebuke a teacher
for discriminating agaiustan ignorant or
phan w ho, owing to her foreign birth and
uufamiliarity with the Kuglish language.
was compelled to enter a class with child
ren of younger years and smaller size.
conveyed a lesson, the value of which
ran not lie i si i mated iu dollars and cents.
nd left a lasting impression on all who
heard it. Dr. Hom-k's appeal lo t he teach
ers to give their pupils lessons in patriot
ism, to teach them love of country, rever
ence for Ihe Stars and Stripes and respect
for our National institutions, was most
timely.
Prof. Green's various lectures on the
study of literature and language fell on
fruitful soil. The day has come when the
best and purest literature is attainable in
even the most .emote rural districts, but
it requiressuch instruction as Prof. Green
gives in his splendid talks to incite teach
ers to study literature along certain well
defined lines in which the personality of
tbe author and his promptings euter
1 a ri ely i nto a com prehensi ve u nderstan d -ing
of his work. Prof. Greeu's "literary
ramble" took bis bearers on a long jaunt
through green pastures, from w hich mer
cenary thought w as rigorously excluded.
The Professor's personality and lucid
manner of speech were impressive, and
many things he said and explained w ere
sent home with sledge-hammer blows to
to the hearts of tbe Institute.
Dr. Black,, a sad-eyed little man from
tbe West, attracted the i merest of the In
stitute in his initial address and kept
the teachers in a state of expectancy until
he said "good-bye " The Doctor was
dry" least many of the teachers said
so lut his "dryness" had the alluring
quality of leading his audience w ith biui
along the beaten path of pedagogy with
frequent stops at diverging points where
even the successful and experienced
teacher feels the need of help from a
master mind. Kvery succeeding lecture
delivered during the week by this gifted
instructor e-nphasiied tbe first impres
sion that Dr. Black is one of tbe best in
titule workers ever brought tothisooun-
t v. Perhaps the most notable of his spleu
did lextures was one on 'Graduation,
Classification aud Promotion," dealing
w ith matters that are misunderstood iy
many teachers and schMl directors, it
has been aserted by parents, w ith how
mucn iruin we go nni aurnnn v.
that in several largely-populated distri-t
of Somerset county, w here the. schools
are naturally more or less overcrowded,
graduation, classification and proinction
have depended ntore upon the age anrt
size or tne ca'nuaaies iiia'i iiju me.,
thoroughness in the branches studied. If
t'e suggestions offered by Dr. Black are
only fi i tial'.y carried jntoeffMCttbemetb
ol of graduation, classification and pro
motion w ill be revolutionised, and to tbe
lasting advantage of tee schools where
complaint has been made.
The several lecture by Dr. Maltby, in
addition to being of the greatest practical
value to teacher, were both unique and
cla-s c, and fasciuated all who heard him.
It would be impossible to ' in an esti
mate of the individual lssotdt and help
each teacher received from Dr. Maltby,
tit it is sate Uistalethat all were inspired
by his logic to work more earnestly than
heretofore, and to pay less attention to
the rules laid down in the text books.
and more to properly directing the un
folding minds of iheir scholars. ,
With sut-h an able corps of iDntructora
as was present at last week's Institute,
with mch a large attendance of teachers
lsnt on Ihe serious work of bettering
themselves in their profession. It Is clear
ly manifest that Teachers' Annual Insti
tutes, at least in Somerset county, are of
the greatest public value.
Superintendent Pritw is to be eom
mended for having secured such a cvpa
bl and able crps of inHtru-Hors an 1 for
the very excellent program prepared.
He is also to ls commended for having
effectually regulated the manner ..f ad
urssioii to tne aion of Iiisti'iite,
w hereby the comfort of teacher aud di
rector U as-ured. and Ufi relieving the
Institute of disorder and annoyance
caused by children and persons attracted
rt,r..rh rs.riMttfV '
The Institute opened airspk-iously Mon,
day afternoon, and interest in it never
flgared for a moment until final adjourn
ment Friday noon. Tha court room, in
which the sessions were held, was com
fortably crowded each session, and many
persons seeking ad.nisaion were turned
away after all the aw were occudwxi
There was no disorder or contusion at any
sesMiou. but on the other hand every tuiiig
moved alone smoothly and quleily. as
was liefiuing the nucaaioa wtiere more
tbas three hundred intelligent lay and
gentleman teacher bad assemblad lor tee
aoie purpose of listening t instructor
w bo have attain commanding positiou
i in tbdr pruieaaioo.
Mora Coal Honey Pail Out.
Ktoin JoluiHtown Trltunc, Hut unlay.
Mr. J. S. Cunningham, representing
the BTwiud-Vhite Coal Cotnpauy, last
Saturday aud to day paid out in this city
some more money for coal lo citir. ns of
Conemaugh township, Somerset ounty
making the total disbursed to the people
of that tow uship alone during the past
i lew week some fW.Orto with quite
nuiuier yet to receive their pavuienu.
Last Saturday the following payment
I were made; Jacob Heckman and Mary
Klioues, partnership, JS acres. t.'.ti:
Catharine K?aiu, 151 acres, ?2,a; Bennett
Kauffman, 153 acres, ltweeu 2,100 and
Si.itt; Catharine K. Y.sier, Si acres. fl W;
Moses Misbler, acres, $J ITi ; Kliz
beth aud Levi Yoder. IfJ acres, $1,807.
To-day but one payment was made '.hat
Ui George F.. Thomas, of fl'sj 50 for ten
aero. All the laud in question la in
Conemaugh township, where the owuera
also reside, except Catharine Heatn, who
lies in the F.ighta Ward, this city.
Next Saturday quite a number of addi
tional persons are to come into the'eity
to receive pyiniit. The Company 1
understood to have leased vast quantities
of laud in tbe township, but will for the
present take up ouly 5,2'W acres of it.
Tbe deeds are made out to K J ward J.
Bnrwiud, aud the payments are made by
check.
The land now being purchased will
probably" not lie operated for many years
looouiti, Ihe Brwiiid-Ybile people hav
ing enough territory to keep them busy
fur a long lime on the other side of the
Sumycreek, iu tbe vicinity of Windber.
It is said they have purchased outright
or have under lease there some 3ti,U0O
aces, nearly, if not all of which cau be
reached by drifts, while shafts will be
necessary in order to take out tbeooal
now being purchased in Conemaugh
township.
And Then They Were Harried
Mr. Henry W. 1 1 off: nan and Miss Lucy
V. Weigle, were united in marriage Sun
day at tbe Lutheran paisonagein Fried
ens, Kev. J. J. Welch officiating.
Mr. Weldin G. Will aud Miss Eitella
M. Ilingler, both of S unersat township,
were married Sundy by Kev. J. J.
Welch, at the Lutheran parsonage iu
Friedens.
Miss Clara K. Walter, of Garrett, aud
Mr. Iloss A. Suyder, of New Lexington,
were married November 3nth, at the
home ef the bride's parents, by Kev. M.
L. Young, of Meyersdale.
At St. Paul's Lutheran Church, De
cember 3d, Miss, Ellen M. BiUner, of
Summit township, and Mr. Jehn Acker
niau. of Mance postodice, were united
in marriage by Rev. M. L, Young, of
Meyersdale.
Something for the Kew Tear.
The world -renowned success of Hostet
ter's Stomach Bitters aud their continued
popularity for near half a century as a
stomachic is scarcely more wonderful
than the welcome that greets Hoetetter's
Almanac This medical treatise is pub
lished by the Hosteller Compauy, Pitts
burg, Pa., under their owu immediate
supervision, employing sixty hands iu
that department. The issue of same for
I'.UO will be over eleven million, printed
in nine languages. Refer to a copy of it
for valuable and interesting reading con
cerning health, and numerous testimoni
als as to the efficacy of Hosteller's Stom
ach Bitters. The Almanac for 190) can be
obtained, tree of cost, from druggists and
general country dealers iu all parts of the
country.
Trouble Brewing for Hr. Thropp.
A special dispatch from Harrisburgon
Mouday lo the Philadelphia papers says:
"Notice has been served on Congress
man Tbropp, of Bedford, that be is to
have trouble in securing a reuoiuination.
Tbropp had a hard tight last year, but
finally won out over Hicks and others,
but in wiuniug be put out a number of
promises to political aspirants, among
others one to supisirt a young attorney
for Judge against Judge Iugenecker.
This has come to tbe knowledge of Judge
Lougenecker'a friends, and at a confer
ence in Bedford tbe other day it was de
cided that tbey would support J. M.
Reynolds, of Bedford, next time for Con
gress against Tbropp."
SECOSD GSAHD 0FE5IN0 OF
HOLIDAY GOODS AT
FISHESS BOOK 8T0&E.
Tbe rush of the Teachers' Institute be
ing past, our Second Grand Opening of
Holiday Goods will lake place Wednes
day morning. Dec lUh. A new and
fresh stock of Holiday Goods just receiv
ed this week. An immense stock of
Fancy Goods, a nicre stin-k of Toys and a
great variety of Books. After all a pret
ty and valuable book makes tbe best
present. Books are easy to select, cheap
in pi ice, pretty iu appearance and suita
ble to lioth se,xes and appreciated by
people of all ages aud conditions. Come
and see the books.
CllAS. H. FlsHKR.
Wanted to be Hanged.
Peter Zimmerman, the aged horse thief
whose h 'story has been given in these
columns, was taken into court at Iudiana
to answer for bis latest escapade last week
a true bill haviug been found against
him. B.th indictments, charging horse
s tea. ing, were read to him and to tbe
question. "Are you guilty or not guilty,"
he answered "gn'Uy-" Tbe plea of guilty
was taken by the Prothonolary. Zimmer
man in replying to tbe question said tbat
of the seventy -live years of his life, he
had spent forty years behind the walls of
some prison. He spoke of his crimes in
subdued but uolserious toue, frankly
acknow ledging bis guilt aud offering no
mitigating circumstance to lighten his
sentence. When asked by tbe Court
what should be done, he replied, "Hang
m i ; il's the best thing for me." After a
few remarks by tbe Court he was sen
tenced to imprisonment jn the Western
Penitentiary Ibr a period of seveuteea
years. Tbe sentence apparently did not
affect him. Picking up his hat he
walked coolly dowu tbe stairs with the
Sheriff. His first offense was committed
in Indiana county fifty years ago, when
he was sentenced to six years' imprison
ment by Judge John Knox.
Tare Went Through tne lee.
Albert Schilling and Ralph and Clyde
Hendry, Galliuin, Cambria county lads,
were drowned Sunday night while skat-
inon a dam near tbat town. Notices
that the ice dangerous were- posted
around ihe dam. Disregarding tbese.the
lads went out lo skate after dark. Little
Clyde broke through the ioa at a point
where tbe water was 11 feet deep. His
brother aud young Schilling, whiie at
tempting to rescue him, . also broke
through, and all were drowued.
No one saw the accident, and the sad
story n not know n till the mother of
the Hendry boya, in searching for them,
discovered a hat aud oat belonging to
the eider brother lying on the ice, where
he had discarded ibeiu when be ran to
save bis brother. The bodies were re
covered.
Another Death From Diphtheria.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Kifer, of Sorn
eraet township, were called upon to suffer
another aillictiou when their only re
maining ;child, Willard. aged twelve
years, died from diphtheria. Sunday
morning. Mrs. Kifer. wtio was stricken
with the dreadful disease, is recovering.
No new cases have been reported in the
neighborhood in which the Kifar family
live.
0raia-0! Graii-0!
Remember that name when you want a
dlicioo, appetizing, nourishing fod
drink to take the place of coffee. Sold I y
ail grocers and liked by all who have
used it. Grain O ta made of pure grain, it
aids digestion and siren gtheus the nervea.
It is not a stimulant I Kit a health builder
and the children as well a tbe adults can
diiok It wllb great beoertu Costs about
as much aa coffee. 15a. and 'c per
package. ASK your grucvr tor uiavtu-v,
CRIMINAL COURT.
Sheets and Wellcr Murder Case
will lc Presented to the Grand
Jury To day. Defendant
will Abk for a Cou-tiuuauce.
43 CASES 09 THE C ALES DAE.
The regular term of Quarter Sessions
and Oyei aud Terminer Court couvened
at 10 o'clock Monday niorulug. All of
the grand Jurors responded to their
name, lieu Charles Kiug.of Middlecreek
township, was appointed foreman of thu
body. As sikib as they had been sworn
the grand jurors retired to tbeir room
and promptly began to investigate the
bills of indictment laid before them.
This morning tbey will hear witnesses
for tbe Commonwealth in the cases
agaiust Miltou Sheets aud Harry Weller,
charged with the murder of Augustus
Gtessner. and it is altogether probable
that they will return true bills against
tbe defendants before the court rises this
evening.
When court met Monday afternoon a
party of some fifteen foreign-born resi
dents of Paint township presented them
selves for naturalization. Upon exami
nation, nine took the oath of allegiance
and were given papers entitling them to
exercise the rights of citizenship, the
others being refused for the present, or
uutil they become more familiar with the
United States Constitution and tbe Eng
lish language. Judge Longenecker said
that be was not disposed to graut natur
alization-papers to candidates for citizen
ship until after be is satisfied that they
are fit to intelligently discharge tbe obli
gations they assume. Nearly ail of those
naturali.jd were Austrians. Tbe court
made an order that hereafter candidates
for naturalization will be heard at regular
sessions of argument court, as too much
time is consumed at the Quarter Sessions
iu examining them.
The first jury trial was one in which
Minnie Landis, a comely young woman
of Brothersvalley township, appeared as
prosecutrix, and Ganrge L. Brant aa de
fendant. Tbe defendant seemed to
labor nnder the hallucination tbat the
plaintiff would be unable to place tbe
paternity of the child she carried in her
arms on him, but when the witnesses
called for the Commonwealth had given
their evidence, he suddenly changed tack
and made no defense. After being in
structed by the Court, tbe jury retired
long enough to write a verdict of "guilty
in manner and form as indicted."
Tbe next case called was one in the
Oyer and Terminer court in which F.d-
ward Shannon, a well-known Meyers
dale young man, appeared as defendant.
and Josephine Burket, of Stonyereek
township, as prosecutrix, the charge be
ing rape. The prosecutrix, who declares
she is under sixteen years of age, is
densely Ignorant, uot knowing tbe sim
plest things of life, such as the months of
the year. An old report of tbe Depart
ment of Agriculture, on tbe fly-leaf of
which the Burkets kept the family rec
ord, was offered in evidence, aud ber
mother testified tbalt'je was born on Oc
tober 9, 1SS1. Wituesses for tbe defense
declared that the prosecutrix was past
the statutory age, and when overwhelm
ing pioof to that effect was produced the
court instructed the jury to return a ver
dict of "not guilty." The evidence was
unlit for publication. .'
The next case called for trial was One
in which a peddler was charged by B. A
O. special officer Shepherd w ith carrying
concealed weapous. Verdict, not guilty,
an dprosecutor to pay the oosls.
Harry Weller, one of the boys charged
with the murder of Augustus Glussner,
was brought into court Tuesday morning
aud, being without tbe means to employ
counsel. Judge L'uigenecker designated
attorneys A. C. Holbert ami C. W.
Walker to take care of bis defenre. Mil
ton Sheets, the other defendant in the
lessner murder case, has retained at
torneys F. J. Kooser aud Geo. R. Scull to
look after bis inte 'ests.
CASKS SOI. PROSSED.'
The District Attorney asked the per
mission of the court to enter a nol proa
n the following cases :
Commonwealth v. Jonas Miller and
A. C. Sterner, supervisors of Black town
ship.
Same . Wm. Barkley, F. A B.
Same v. Martin Phillippi, F. A B.
Same v. Wm. A. Johnston, surety.
Same v. John Bucklow, surety.
CASKS CONTINVED.
Tbe following cases were continued
until next regular term :
Com. v. Wm. Mosholder, F. A B.
Same v. H. McDowell, same.
Same v. Robert Keynon, same.
Same v. Irviu Trent, same.
Same v. Clarence Smith, same.
Same v. Lemon J. Mock, same.
Same v. W. H. Kring, desertion.
Ex Congretimaa Hicks Sayt He Hae Had
Enough.
Ex-Congressman J. D. Hicks of Altoona
was iu town ana uiaue l ue Democrat a
pleasant visit.
What is going to happen next year?
Well, there you have rue," be said. "I
can't say. But I am out of politics ; oear
out; aud I am going to stay out "
There is going to be a Lard fight on
Mr. ThmppT" he was asked.
"Yes ; a bard fight ; and it is going to
be hardest in his county. He does not
seem lo nave arawn suoui mm a per
sonal following and he will find it rough
sledding next year."
Mr. Hicks is looking fresh and chipper
and not altogether like tbe man who bad
forsworn tbe fickle jade which threw him
over so violently a year or so ago.
Johnstown Democrat.
v
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Baking Powder
Made from pure '
cream of tartar.
Safeguards the food
against alum,
Alum baking powders are tne greatest
mrnaccn to nalth of the present day.
aovai eiNa Pmr Od . srw toiwk.
C0XFLUEXCE
SEXSATIOX.
Dr. A. IJ. Fidituer, an Old and
t- yi . i
l roininent i nysieian, cuargeo
With a Sin-ions Offense.
E3TERE3 BAIL FOR HIS APPE4EAKCE
AT COURT.
V sensation which had its origin in
Confluence, but its revelation in .ew
Haven, Fayette county, came to light a
few days ago, when it could no longer be
concealed.
Miss Bertha, the 14 year-old daughter
of Mrs. Phoebe Misjn, a widow who
lives near Marklelon. was taken sick
Friday a week ago in New Haven, where
she was employed as a domestic, and Dr.
U. W. liallagber, of that place, was called
into see her. Then it was made known
that a few days before that time tbe girl
had gone to Confluence, w here acrimioal
operation was performed on her by a doc
tor of that place. Dr. tlailagher advised
complete disclosures of the case, anil
William Leckemby, said to be a resident
of Meyersdale, a brakemau. who bad
first met Miss Moon at Confluence, and
who had frequently visited her while
working as a hired girl in New Haven,
was charged with tbe girl's ruin, and Dr.
A. B. Fichtner, of Confluence, was charg
ed with criminal malpractice. Leckem
by was arrested and taken to jail at
I'niontown, and Dr. Fichtner entered
bail for his appearance before the Som
erset county court.
When the Moon girl's condition be
came known she told her lover, and U
hide her shame and avoid a scandal it
was agreed tc have an operation per
formed, which nol only caused a greater
sirandal, but placed her on what may yet
prove her death-bed, landed her lover in
jail, and caught Dr. Fichtner in the mesh
es of the law.
The information again.it Leckemby was
lodged by Mrs. Moon before a New Ha
veu Justice of the Peace. Saturday Mrs.
Moou came to Somerset and made infor
mation against Dr. Fichtuer. The war
rant was sorved upon the Dr. Saturday,
when he entered bail for bis appearanco
at court.
Dr. Fichtner is ab tut seventy years of
ae and has been practicing his profess
ion ai Confluence during the greater por
tion of his life. He has been , in, poof
he-iith for several years, and his friends
are apprehensive for him now that he
has gotten into Ihis'serious trouble.
Up to Date Journalism.
We call your attention to the prospec
tus of the New York Tribune iu another
column. That progressive journal, the
dean of metropolitan unwspaperdoiu, ha
displayed its enterprise by changing its
former Se-ui-Weekly edition to a Tri-U'et-kly.
giving one more numlier per
week for half a dollar les per annum.
We judge tbat tbe Tribuue has been able
to make favorable contracts fi r its raw
materials. The Tri-Weekly Tribun
makes a new departure from the old
practice of the Tribune otlice, by idopi
ing bolder type for the display beaa'ngs
to its news articles. This makes tbe Tri-
Weeklyavery handsome sheet and w
predict great popularity fir it. The pu'j-
ic have heretofore been obliged lo s'jb-
scrile for a Demts ratic orgau in orde. lo
obuin a New York City 1 ri-Weekly, ai
readers can now have their choice if the
want a Kepublican paper of tbat class.
Tbe Tribune is a thoroughly complete.
newspaper and commands respect even
among the opponents of its politics. lot
Americanism is beyond question. It
champions boldly the policy of the Gov
ernment w ith regard lo the new island
possessions of the I'nited. Slates, and it is
one of the ablest supporters in the coun
try of Protection aud Sound Money. By
a patent process of its own tbe Tribune
prints many half-tone pictures in the
course of each week, and makes as strong
an If.irt to entertain as lo instruct its
readers.
YZS1
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...POUNDS...
Assorted Candies,
NUTS, RAISINS,
FIGS.DATES,
MALAGA GRAPES.
ORANGES,
BANANAS, AC.
CHRISTMASTREE ORNAflENTS
CHRISTMAS CANDLES, .
Now ready for the Holiday Trade at our
Undisputed Headquarters.
YOU WANT
"The Ileal Thing" in l'p-to D.ite
Package Candies.
WE HAVE IT!
t A full l;ne of Keymer's, Iiwney's,
Sparrow's and Whitman's Celebrated
Coufectiona. Orders taken and sent di
rect from manufacturers to any address.
Bottom Prices on Xmas Treats.
Sunday School Committees and School
Teachers call and see our line, get our
prices. RcniRmlM?r, you see what you
buy, uot a "cat iu a bag."
DON'T FOKUhT
FANCY and STAPLE GROCERIES
Is one of the most essential things for a
Merry Christinas. We have the best and
freshest stock. Now loaded with Cran
berries, Colery, Gi iicsd Fruits, Preserved
Ginger, Seeded Raisins, Currant, Citron,
Ac, Ac
Largest Assortment Ever Shown.
Prices Lowest Ever Offered.
Times are booming! Money is plenty!
Trade will be the largest on record.
Come early aud avoid tbe rush and enjoy
a Merry, Merry Christinas.
Yours lor lt,
Cook & Beerits.
J1EPORT OF THE CONDITION
or tbi
First National Bank,
AT SOMEBSET. In Ihe Slate r IVnn
svlvauia, at llie close of business, Dec. -'.
lSSii.
RESOURCES:
Sl,:a
i
III "O
ll.'OI
.kit
Loan and discount
overdrafts, iws-unsl fc un.ccure.1
l . lionils to sn-ttre circulation
Premiums on C S. HoikIs
Somerset, Ph., Water Hotels
B iiikiiiK-lioiiie, hiniiuiri , i llxt
Mort'.rHK"es ownctl
Due from National Banks (not r-
Kirv aifciitsi TTs
Hue from Mute Ikmks A Linkers.... 5.1 at 77
Due from approved reserve agent. X1.7.H :s
I'li.-eks am! otlier cash items 1,1'i 1-
Noi.-s of other National lii.nk. :0 UO
Fractional p iper currency, nickels
and cents li7 'JO
Specie -'!,' 7".
lycKiil-tciidcr notes W. IM 8'..i 7a
KiUeniptioii fund Willi I'.S.Tnsw'r
(i per ccul of circulation) l,nM .'
Total.:. $ :!u; 7'J
LIABILITIES:
('spita! stock paid In S .V).'
Surplus fund - t.'.'Ul to
L'll'iivldtsi profits, less eXH-uscs A
taxes paid -
Nlltioiial Umk liol.-s oultuliiljllK ..
line to other National Hanks
livideiids unpaid
Individual Ues.ils Mil'jcvt to
ch.-ck .')!. W17 w
lH-m'd ccrtirtc's of d. Mil. U.s-T 1 .Ul.it'.". IS
ffeAOhl
Gifts.
For Children.1
POLLS Jointed and Pivoted,
nid'jue, China, Wax.Unl'reakaLle.
POLL FURNITURE red,
I5ureaus, ' "Washstand.-t, Ward
robes. Poll Slippers, Capa and
Nursing Dottles. A complete
. line of Children's Pishes. Great
variety of toys suitable for botli
sexes.
For Young Ladies
and Gentlemen.
Ebony and Sterling Combs and
Crushes ; Combs, Hair Brashes.
Tooth Brushes, Clothes Brushes,
Military Brushes, Hand Mirrors,
Sterling and Pearl Paper Knives,
Sterling Novelties In Manicure
Sets and Pressor Articles, Purse
and Card Case Sols, MuP.iers,
Silk ami Linen Handkerchiefs,
Initial Handkerchiefs raniring in
price from 5 cents to the best of
bilk.
For Sister or Mother.
S. '.l -i ""i
IV.'lTil 'HI
l i Ol
A fine Press Tattern, Jacket,Golf
Plush or Cloth Cape, Fur Collar
ette, Boa, Collar or Muff, pair
Towels, Table Cover, handsome
Pamask Table Linen and X:i
kins to match, Kid Gloves. Silk
and Kid Mitts, Skirts, wool and
silk, Tailor-made Suits, Woolen
and Cotton Blankets from
cents up, single and double wool
tliawls.
Millinery Stock.
Total 5 :,' "'
St'Ur itf Vitil.vcfinei. (,unti if .Si.MrrjW, mji:
I. Hurvev M. Itcrk lev. cashier of the iiln.ve
iiaiti.il Iwtnk, do solemnly swetir tiiat the
His.ve statement is true to the hesi of iny
knowledge and helief.
11AKVKV M KKKKI.KY.
(.'aslii.-r.
rtuhscrilwd and sworn to before nie tlii:iMii
day of Uec , lsw.
WM. 11. WK.I.Kl.KY,
Notary I'ui.lic.
OOKKMT ATTK.ST
.i a.mks r mm.
VM.KNTINK HAY,
Jul IN It. MCUl'I',
Iiircctors.
Mrs A E Uhl
THE BEST OF
EE1DISSF0B
OLD AND YOUNG.
Few uewspapers la tbe country have
belter new facilities than The Filisbu rg
Post. A glance at its columns day by
day will convince even tbe most casual
reader tbat this is a fact. It covers the
local, domestic and foreign fields thor
oughly. Id addition to tbe splendid ser
vice of the Associated Press, Tbe Post
receives the news of tbe world collected
especially by two of the leading New
York newspapers. Thus not a source of
news is left uncovered.
The great eucceaa of The Post in report
ing the Spanish-American war is being
continued now that war has been carried
into Africa. The Post's dii-patcbes from
London and the neat of war are unequal
ed. Particular praise should be given
tbe cabled letters of I. X. Ford, whoso
ably sizes up the war situation each day
Now that Congress is in session, Tbe
Poet may be expected to give tbe most
complete and Interesting reports from
the National capital. Already tbe events
are shaping themselves fur tbe preaiden
tial campaign of 19-H), and The Post is
planning to duplicate and then excel iu
wonderful record of lSinJ.
The great progress made by Tbe Sun
day Post in the last few years has made
it ot.e of tbe marvels of modern Jouraal-
is'ii. Its half tone supplement is not us-
paased anywhere aud is equaled by few
magazines.
It is the cleanest family paper, and its
market reports are tbe latest and moat
reliable.
Taken all in all the prospect of Tbe
Post are of tbe brightest, and Us readers
have every reason to believe tbey will
fare better than ever before, '
Westmoreland county commissioners
have decided to purchase a dynamo of
mfBcient capacity to furnish electric light
for tbe court bouse and jail. The county
is now paying for tbe illumination of tbe
two public buildings a sum aggregating
In tbe neighborhood of 81. VX) annually.
From estimate furnished it is calculated
that it is possible to purchase- a complete
plant, capable of supplying .VW si x teen -
candlepower lighu for f l,7i. :
CATARRH
I-" J
! 0Z '&ti
There are piano tuners, and piano
tuners, but Mr. Chas. II. I.tiHz, who has
been tuning pianos In Somerset for the
past half dozen yea.", has no superiois. I
in fact he has bacoiue known as Liutz. ',
"The Reliable." !
LOCAL
nd CLIMATIC
.Not hi lie but a lo--al
remedy or
tisnife of cnunle
will cure
CATARRH.
The specific is
Ely's Cream Halm
It is tiuickly ab-
Uortasl. Iiivei rt -
COLD N H EADXr'XZ.Z
Na-al Passages. AI ays Inflammatior.
Heals and Proteins the MeiuliraiiH. K -Mores
ihe Sens of Ts-sie and Ssin-ll. No
Mercury. No Injurious Drug. lleeiilar
sU. M cents; Family size, fl.im a: Iirug
it or bv mail.
FXY 11 KOTII KliS, 55 Warren Street,
New Yoik.
JiKOPOSALS.
Proposals will be rerelv.-d l.v the liunrrs
and Town Council of isallstiury lu.rotiKli
Somerset county. Pennsylvania, for tue
erection of an Kleciric Light I'IhiiI lor
id Horou,;!!. Bids must Ih. recelvtsl ou or
Is lore llie M day of Jauuarv. luo.
JUli.N boNHKlMKH.
U C. HOYKR. t rrt. lowu Coun.-ll.
1 '.unress.
WM. cXn-rttlAN, Clerk.
1 What I
Christmas Presents
O Will wo .y.lfor Grandpa, Grandma. Papa, Mama. Brother. Q
g Sister or ihe Baby? Gtl them something useful. For tbe Baby a beautiful S
3 High Chair; a handsome Kocker for your Grand PareuU is very lo-efui and S
will afford them lots of comfort; lo your .laughter a Sewing Machire, which g
O will prove very useful; or get your wife ?. nil Parlor or Chamber Suit. In w
spending your money for Christmas ge . tsimetbing useful. You cau at tbe q
New Furniture Store of
S Opposite B. & 0. Depot. T Iffr S
g Stoyestown Station. -aT- J-LLllI llil 8
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The Great Sale and Exchange Place for
Carriages,
Buggies
and Wagons.
. Immense Stock of
uuues. uiuiirbtg i iui nv.g. inissjj
Whips, Etc.
i
7 Car-loads Just Received
Of the very latest '-rortland" andvrcU" Kodied Cutters t
and IJob-Sleds. Call at my w'areroorrw oa Patriot ' '! s
.street and be convinced,
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SIMPSON, He Cuts the Price.
. OPEN DAV AND, NIGHT.
I Somerset, Pa.
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lalstsraSlsl..flfHlsltlshMIslsl..
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Millinery Goods to le closed out
ut low prices. Complete liae of
Children's Jacket.-, Infant lontr
and bhort Coats and Capei.
4.
Scmersst, T
Penna.
' ; .. .SPECIAL SALE OF....
allies' Coats, Capes and Collarettes.
Carpets and II. JlllUiU
Dry Goods.; CO.
r
l.srue vari-ly of c -oiiUbU for Holiday --i-h a. Ciubrelits. :Uu.lk-r-
..bler. Sterling Sliver Xovettia. Je!r, .l..vs. T.ys. O B '-t. -t!i-r
..sls. IVr.mtil.il line f Fancy eu Wi.tk. al-' St.tmu.sJ I.iuens. Ch.tuiw lre
Iveoratioiw, which will make a neat and l.vsty nll-u-i.
SPECIAL HOLIDAY HANDKERCHIEFS
Bought for this ;.ecla! pale, and before prices advanced. '.Ve offer oar customers l3
advantage oil' old pri.-es- ( not the advanced price) LadUV llan.ikerchit,fs. aor.ie
Kinbroi.lered. ome lleinstltche.!, other with I.ac K !g-. Men's all SilW-f.ol
hUe. AVe have lhee also for the children.
HOLIDAY UMBRELLAS.
Largn riuty toaelect fr.mi'aud at prices to reach a'-l. Sine very detiral.lo one,
and would make au elegant gift for Sister, Brother. Father. Mother or Friend.
TAILOR-HADE SUITS.
tine 14 liUck Chevi. beloar coet.
One :U Miel C'hevn lielow "t.
One : Mixsl Cheviot below coat.
! Great Bargains.
TABLE LINENS. TOWELS. BUREAU COVERS & POCKETB00KS.
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A LIST OP PRESENTS, VIZ:-
Ink Stand. Picture Frames,
I'ictures,
finish and Comb,
Fancy Piu Cushion.
Mirror, Match Keceivers,
liracel.'ts Silvei,
1'en Knives-Silver,
sh've Horns Silv. r.
Tooth IJruah.'H Silver,
Nail Hrush.'s Silver.
ftins (ii'ld,
I'mlirella Silver tops,
I'o. kctbiioks. Card Cases, Wailtts,
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l.loves. Handkerchiefs,
Leather Belts,
D. g Collar Belts,
Mi; liters.
Com ls.
Fascinators,
Capex.
Collarettej.
Coats, Shawls
Waists
Tailor-Ma le SuiL,
I.-e Curtains I'ortiera, Cape,
Hats and Bonnets.
9 - - Sl nw Prices S
5
Best Goods.;
! DON'T BUY
Parto&PMfc
HOLIDAY GOODS.
A few .ii!r2e.etion3 for suitalde and
.seasonable Holiday (lifts.
Holiday Umbrellas.
Nothing more ?cn?ililea3a gilt.
We liave hundreds to .select from
for women, men and children, and
nclnde many exclusive Novelties
not obtainable elsewhere.
Handkerchiefs.
Hundreds of new Handker
chiefs to chooc from for men.
women and children in Linen, Ileni-
etitchei! Lace Trimmed. Lace and
Embroidery and in Swiss Embroid
ered. I'rice from .c to 50c.
Gloves
of every description to choose
from in men's women's aud children's
also a full line of Kid Mits, ilk
Mits and Wool Mits.
Sterling Silver NovtUies
In hoe Horns, Tootii-Urushes.'
Combs, Curlers, Knives, Thimbles.
Paper-cutter?.. Hair-brushes. A reat
variety of 25c Novelties iu Sterling
Silver,
Pocketbooks anJ Purses.
A large assortment of nice,
new Roods in Sterling-trimmed at
25 cents.
Jewelry Novelties
Of every description. Luck
Ies, Lace Tins, Cuff Buttons, Slick
Pins, Collar Buttons, Studs, etc.
Biskets.
New and exclusive line of In
dian Baskets, Pin Cu.-hion Baskets
Wall Pocket Basket. Note Paper
Baskets, Hair Pin Baskets. IlandT
Baskets, Glove Baskets, Scrap
Baskets, Baskets of every descrip
tion for fancy work, which are very
handsome, made bv the Indian
Basket Co. of Indian Sweet Grass
Ribbons, Etc.
New Ribbons, Laces, Embroid
eries, Napkins, Towels, Blankets.
Skirts, Comforts, Outing Flannels
and Table Linens.
We have succeeded in purchas
ing 20 dozen mora all-wool Skirts in
Stripes and Plaids to sell at 50o.
Having already scld 25 dozen.
Dress Goods.
An endless variety to choose
from for Holiday presents.
Just received 40 pieces of
Gingham to sell at 5c regardless of
the advance. " -'
Gents Furnishing Goods
: Department full of nice, new
Neck Wear, Shirts, Collars, CuiTs,
Uaderwcar, etc
""''ew line of Trunks, Satchels,
Telescopes and Dress Cases.
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Until you have soon our One Hundred elegant and fancy
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trimmed single and ilouble Sleighs, and Sixty of tl;e best quality
s
Farm and Lumber Bob-Sleds. These cu will find by inijuiringat m
HOiilOBAufo OARDu ARE STiIHE,
S
j and are kc;t in the Carriage Repository in rear of Hardware V
f Si u-o. Our Robes, Blankets and Bells voa will find in the J
6
Hardware store.
j J B Holderbaum
9 i 3 I
Call and
iSse Them.
a 1 0
FURRITURE.
GO'.Toottr mar.imotb store
"0:::"Cny up-to-date furniture of all kinds
Q OF FROT K'S" 00s are s'io-.vh as the hest values,
FOR r."Thc style, construction and finish
CO C D ".::"Eno::gh for the rich, cheap enough for the poor
M O fJ E Y:::" : Saved for the p urchaser
S A V I N C::::::To all clas ses of people
PRICES ::::Are correct
SUIT3::::"That we are pleased to show our customers
SIDEBOARDS, CHAIRS Unsurpassed in pries
ODD FURXITUREKmd that stays together a lifetime
CUT CARPETS;;;;;; No charge for waste
C. H. Coffroth.
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nilEEK'c) NOTHING...
OJJEE nothing.... :
f rtTPOiA Iiut the best materials ar.d workmaii-
r Vi'-'j T-'- f-y hip ecier into ibe tsi!trintiou of llie
I lilgg ??CiNDE13EbbAd
it- r
Ma.ln n-itli a vi-vr of snitii.ir the pxa.t
v siits ( li-.i: liiuse-kffper al a movler
Hlr .(.
CGOD BAKERS PERFECT t GA S TERS Z
SOLD iYJH TH'l U2DESSTAXDMG.
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JAMES. 0. HOLDERBAUM.
YEAR
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NOTABLE FEATUHES FO?. I9C0
Life of the Piaster
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By the Rev. JOHN WATSON, D. D.
Aullior of "The Min.1 of the Master," "Hrs-Mrs the iVmnie llritr ilusli," etc.
Illustrated, largely in color, from pictures made
in Palestine by CORWIN KNAPP LIN50N.
a Novel by - - Anthonv Hope
Frequent Contributions by RudyardKl pling
Short stories by - Mark Twain
, SCIENCE AND EXPLORATION
The Hotte.-t Heat '
Filter Plants of Europe
Ilacterioby in Commerce
The Inside of the Eaitli
Lieut. Peary's Latest Cam
paign for tiie Pole
Cj Wannan's Account of tlie
Klondike Iliilroad
Oa tlie Greatest Ship Afloat
SMO'sVT STORIES by such well known writers as Bret Harte. Cy War
man, I5.i..th Tarkinut-.n, Shan K. HuIUh 's. T;h-b H'pkiris. Rjbtrt Barr,
t'liMtiiii K.ws. W. A. Fraser.
INTCRC5TINO ARTICLES y Lieut. Ki.-hnmn.l P. Hol-ar.n, Capt. Jrah
ii Si. , mil!. Hamlin f;.rlan.l. II. S. Baker. Knv. Cyrus T. Bra.ly. Prof. K. S.
Hfl.h-n, Kx-tJtiv. S. Boutwell ami others.
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