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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-20

The administrators of jeremiah Gardner.
deceased, advertise by hand-bills printed at
this Office, that they viii expose to sale at
the residence OF Wendell Winters, in Que
mahoning township, on Saturday, june 30.
all the personal property of the deceased.
In addition. large amount of grain, farm-
ing implements, etc, a number of horses and
fine short.horn cattle will be sold.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-20

p Go TO Fishers book store and see the big
gsst thing in the sheet music line youever
heard Of Ninety full size pieces of sheet
music elegantly bound, for fifty cents.
Also ninety popular songs, set to music,
full sheet music size. elegantly bound, for
50 cents. Peck's Bad Boy, 50 ocents. Books.
novels, magazines, albums, purses. Bibles,
etc. Special attention is called to an ele-
CANT line Of birthday cards, just received.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-20

Mr.. Frederick Havernig while working in
the saw mill of Ephraim Walker, of Broth
ersvalley, last Saturday, fell through the
floor ofthe mill breaking his right arm and
fracturing his skull. He is lying in very
critical condition. I
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Mr.. Iosenh Herr. one of Somerset,s oldes,

I Mr.. Joseph Herr, one of Somerset's Oldest
and most respected citizens died ct his resi-
dence on Main street, at O'Clock Tuesday
morning, in the 10Th year of his age. Mr..
Herr leaves wife and nine children -seven
sons and two daughters--to mourn his los.
The bereaved family have the sympathy Of
the community in their afiliction. rrr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-20

A butcher at Altoona went into his ice
house the other afternoon, and while inside
his wife came along, and seeing the door
open. pushed it shut. The man yelled and
pounded for quite awhile before some one
heard the faint noise and released him. He
was almost frozen. and help arrived none to
soon
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-20

I"Plowing bees are popular in some o.
the eastern counties ofthis State This is
what they are A number of neighboring
farmers hitch up their horses to their plows,
drive to their more tariy brother farmer and
plough his grounds for him.
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N DhMIsTRATORs NOTICE.

Estsas d Jeremiah 0asa.sRs dsssassd, lats Of
r4VEf Il QusnAhsa1ng TsvnsAip.
Lsttrs Of adnmiseU11aa = tAo shsv~ estate
hsSing bssn granted y ~ un1ous1GISf b ne
psrScns indsbts1 70 ~ eGls0s Q ~ i1nsssdi.
~ peynsat, apd those 1Asing elains aGai1Se u
mus 3 psseeat thsD elly s6thsatln5S6 - ~
sloneot % Saturday, ~ ~ ~ e XnGu11 io9a
~. .1sa .I-zi WILLIAM WfNrER9,
jnus0 e A1n1nueEo1og
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-20

We had a pleasant and profitable call
from our friend, Captain S. S. Swank, Of
Hooyerssille, Saturday afternoon, The Cap
tain carries ball in his leg which he receiy-
ed at the battle of Gettysburg, but he is a
Stalwart for a that.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-20

Mr.. Daniel Hanger has treated his house
and out buildings to q coat of paint which
greatly adds to the appearance thereof.
Friend Hanger has one of the neatest and
prettiest properties about the town.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-20

An excursion party of seventeen Johns
town ladies visited Somerset Friday. They
arrived here on the lbs a. M. train, and
returned on the 7;o5 p. m. train. They took
dinner and supper at the Somerset House,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-20

Having sold my entire stock of spring
hats, l have just ordered new lot of fifty
different styles. They will be here by the
time this paper reaches you.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Tredwell.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-20

Bargains in Clothing at ]. NJ. Holder
baum & Sons. We are receiving Men and
Boys clothing nearly every day in the latest
styles, which we can afford to sell at re-
duced prices.
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The store of Mr.. A. b. Clark, at Hoovers-
vile, was burglarized last week, and revolt
ves, knives, spoons, etc, TO the value of
one hundred dollars were carried off. This
is the second time Mr.. Clark's store has
been robbed OF late. Friday evening some
of the boys of the village thought TO play a
Joke on one of the other merchants, and at
taching a string to stuffed paddy they
placed it before the merchants door, then
made noise 10 attract his attention. The
merchant appeared at the window and mis-
taking the dummy for a burglar leyeled his
revolver and fired. The boys, who were
concealed behind a neighboring tree.
promptly pulled the string and the dummy
dropped. In few moments the merchant
appeared at the door and began feeling for
the pulse of the supposed burglar to diseov-
er whether or not he was dead. He was
much disguised upon finding that it was
only man of straw he had perforated
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-20

J have just received s. 600 worth Of boots
and shOe, old styles, new styles, all kinds
Of slye. Mems and women's, boys and
mi'ss boots and shoes. / bought low, and
vii sell cheap. Give me call at the old
''And. and you viii be surprised at the
quality and low price of the goods. ~
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NorE THIs-If any of our readers have
private receipts for liniment. family medi-
cines, horse powders. ETC.. that they desire
to have compounded, they will do well to
consult Campbell, the Druggist, 264 Main
street Johnstown. His stock Of drugs, dye
stufis. etc, are not only fresh but pure, and
his prices reasonable. His aim is to please
his customers, and he knows that the way
to do this is by selling strictly pure goods at
reasonable figures. Don't forget the name
and number, 264 Main St.. Johnstown.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-20

The very latest invention is a selfacting
sofa, Just large enough TO seat two persons
comfortably. If properly wound up it
will begin to ring warning bell just before
10 o'clock. At one minute after 10 it splits
apart. and while one-b half carries the daugh-
ter of the house up stairs, the other half
kicks her young man out of doors. They
will come high, but people must have
them
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-20

The Somerset HERALD is now fifty-six
years old and still as sprightly as a kitten.
u has been full thirty y-one years under the
editorship of the present proprietor, record
that is equaled by very few journals in the
State. Figure it as you may, the HERALD is
old enough 10 be good, decidedly good
Pittsburgh Commercial Gdsctte.
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-Four cows were killed bya stroke of
lightning in field near Berlin, Saturday
morning, three of these belonged TO Mr..
Samuel Brubaker and the other TO Mr.. Sam
uel lands.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-20

The bill to abolish Soldiers Orphans
Schools of the State has become law. 1t
iixes June, 1880, as the time of closing, and
1887 as the time after which no scholars
shall be admitted. rI.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-20

Mr.. John Marston, of Philadelphia, was
married TO Miss Mary Roberts. daughter of
Mr.. John Roberts, at the residence of the
brides parents, on Main street, at noon
Tuesday. The HERALD extends its congrst-
ulations to the happy young couple. 81
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A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Reuben Peterman. decd late Of Que
mahoning Twp, Somerset Co., Pa.
Letters of administration on the above estate
having been granted TO the undersigned by the
proper authority. notice is hereby given tn all
persons indebted to said estate 70 make imnedi-
ate payment, and those having claims against the
same yin present them duly authenticated for
settlement at the late residence Of deceased on or
before July IL, 1883. JACOB ID. POWELL
Somerset. Pa, June 8, 1888. Administrator.
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REPUBLICAN COUNTY CoNMITTEE.-The fo
lowing is list of the Republican Commi,
teemen for Somerset County for the yea
1888:
Addison-John II. Bird.
Allegheny-Amos Ware.
Brothersvalley-A. f. Brant.
Berlin Borough-B. +. Rayman.
Conemaugh-IsaacY Yoder.
Confuence-Adam X. Humbert.
Elk Lick-Joseph Patton.
Greenville-Frederick Durr.
Jefferson-John l.. Gardner
Jennertown-Jacob Kautz.
Jenner-B Benjamin Enos.
Larimer-James Murray.
Lower Turkeyfoot-John A. Sanner.
Meyersdale-W C. Hicks.
Middlecreek- Rush McMillen.
Milford-R. II. Dull.
New Baltimore-George. Huffard.
New Centreville-W. ]. Brant.
Northampton-Simon PoOrbaugh.
Paint-Moses X. Johns.
Quemahonine-Joseph II. Ksntner.
Salisbury-H. w. Delozier.
Shade-David +. Wagner
Somerset Borough VIM. S. Kregar.
Somerset No Phillip viii.
Somerset NORTH Perry Umberger.
Southampton-H. Martz.
Stonycreek-Wm.H ii. Baldwin.
Stoystown-Aaron Shaffer
Summit-Wm. T. Hoblitzell.
Upper Turkeyfoot-H. III. Witt
Ursina--J. b. Jennings.
Wellersburg. &c. II. DeHaven
J. X. Scorr, a GEO. W. PILE,
Secretary Chairman.
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The spring term Of the Glade Academy,
CentreviIIe, this county. closed Friday. The
summer term win open July 23d.
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II. F. schell, Esq, returned from a trip
through Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska, where
be has large landed interests, Saturday
morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-20

Mr.. Jacob Miller, of Quemahoning town
ship, died at his home on Monday of last
week, after having reached q ripe old age
The death of his brother Samuel occurred
just one week previous In the death Of
these two aged men Somerset county has
lost two of her most upright, honored and
esteemed citizens. They were two of Gods
noplemen, and were universally admired
and beloved. While the writer was honor.
ed with their friendship throughout his en-
tire life, he is not possessed of sufficient data
10 write a notice Of their death such as he
would like, or as they deserve. We extend
our most heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved
families.
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Hon. A. J. Colborn returned TO Harrisburg;
on the early train Monday morning. ~f
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SnKRrvv's OvyrcR' 4la 6hsri6.
June %. .lse3. s
NIOTICE rs HEREBY GINEN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GINEN
In that an applicatioa viii bsnads 10 the Gov.
q ner Of this sCennonwsslth, under the Act Of A.
ssnbly snttled IN act 70 provide for the incsrpo.
rstioa snd regulates Of certain eorporssions q.
proved, The nh day Of April, A. d. ls7A and the
sspplensass thcssee - . :ssstsr for :. intsaded
Coapeay, the parpess Of which IL to construct,
maintsin and loese linss sf Telegraph for the pr-
vsts use Of inditiduall, hTns. corporations, mu-
nisipal snd eeheGWise ~ geasIal business, and
for police, IRE alnxm, or Issssagsr business, OF
Ssr tks txaassesisA ofany basinsGs II wAich sisc.
trieity over or through wires nay b applied To
any useful Parpess, and for this purpose 10 have,
possess 0o1 s1jey all the nights, benefits sad
prtyilaGss Of the eaid act Of assembly and the
suDpaGmsnts thereto.
1lns 5o-5t VAN. T: HAULNAN.
NMa s. Solicitor.
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SALE.

CHERIFF'S SALE.
By virtue OF certsin vrits Of III Fs and AL Fl Fa
Issued out Of the Court Of Common Pleas Of Som
erset County, Pa, and to me directed. there will
be exposed to public sale at the Court House, In
Somerset, Pa, on
Saturday, July 16, 1888, g.
at O'Clock p NJ all the right, title interest and
claim OF the defendant Company, the Pinkerton
Lumber Company, Limited, H. +. Psrdoe, Chair
man Of In and to the following minerals, to wit !:
AL the coal, iron ore limestone, hre-clay, and
other minerals and mineral substances, lying and
being on, under and contained within the surface
Of certain tract Of land situate 10 Upper Tur-
keyfoot township, Somerset county. Pa, contain
Ing 205 acres and 90 perches. adjoining lands Of
william Snyder, Jonathan Meyer, James Hine-
kaugh, and others, the surface Of which IL owned
by Hirsm Cramsr, together with the necessary
right Of way over and across said lands for the
purpose OF removing said minerals BY such ways
and means - may be found necessary, but In such
surface coll ss possible.
Taken in execution At the suit Of ]. @. Hart
man and X. ]. Zahnissr. is|
NorIcK.-An persons purchasing st the above
sale viii please take notice that part Of the
purchase money-to be made known st the tim
Of sale-will be required - soon as the property
u knocked down, otherwise It will b sgafn ex-
posed to sale ct the risk Of the first purchaser.
The residue Of thsparchass money must BE- paid on
Court the time dxed BY the Court for the scknowl-
edgment Of deeds, and No deed WI b achmowledg-
until the purchase money IL paid In fali.
JOHN J. SPAN0LER,
s.3.'s,,s jan. :. G:s,o'' .,::s' sA''ih
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The Comfy Commissioners haye purchas-
ed lawn-mower, and are keeping the lawns
about the public buildings nicely trimmed.
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June Is, 1883

NEW ATTRACTIONS AT CARE MAY.-It will
be welcome news to the lovers of seaside life
to know that Cape Nay, always progressive
in everything that could tend to the attrac-
ton, amusement, and entertainment of the
public, promises her guests of the present
season round Of pleasing features far gran
der in their scope and by large odds the
most fascinating ever instituted on the At
lantic coast. s1 EttEi8Et8
On the beautiful lawn which surrounds
the Stockton House, handsome pavilion,
capable of accommodating an orchestra of
one hundred musicians, with portable ex-
tension for seating five hundred choiristers,
is now in process of erection, and an exten-
sion of the porches, made by flooring over
eight thousand feet Of the lawn adjoining,
will provide grand dancing ball and audi
torium superior to that possessed by any
seaside city. 3AtDtf-f
Operatic, oratorio, and promenade con-
certs and balls instituted on a scale Of mag
nificence never bnfore attempted, and given
at stated intervals throughout the season,
will add new zest to the happy life of the
sojourner at the Cape.
On Saturday, June 30th. the festivities
commence with visit of the famous State
Fencibles, of Philadelphia, accompanied by
full band and drum corps. Dress parade of
the Fencibles Saturday evening.
{ There win be grand concert in the new
pavilion during the afternoon, and at night
a hop complimentary to the Fencibles, with
a lawn concert alternating.
On Sunday, July lst, there will be bat
taltion drill. with exhibitions of loading
and firing, closing with dress parade, a sa-
cred concert in the afternoon, and in the
evening a sacred concert by the combined
orchestra and military band.
Other attractions have been arranged for
every afternoon and evening during the
week following. commencing on Monday
afternoon with grand concert by q grand
military band. Although not entirely per-
fected. the arrangements will likely include
a great and novel display of fireworks on
the 4th, with concerts and other features.
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.DID WONDERS FOR ME.~

3 Highland Avenue. Maidss, Mass, Apul =,
lsss. He ays: . have been trssbssd fse years
with kidney and live oonpaa;aA followed b.
gssvsl with severe pains IN ny hack and grolls.
had great sroshAs IN passing vasss. IL bsias
scsnty and accompanied BY terrible burning, the
vessel being coated with bE1ek-dsst dspssit
uas rscoamsa6sd 70 uss HmtS RsasAy By .
ffisad who had bsn csnpbsesly saEss u . sinfiaf
tresbss. psrcAsssd bot&ls frsa tAs drugGia
I'D eoansaeed 70 improve at snss. I have sssd
III ~ huetiss, aad II has dsas vsaAsn iee ~
- ness k,ensy hsnbss, ne nosspais- u hss givsa
- ~ M, ss1 woald nst bs without Hunts
Hsnsdy at any prios. u b al tht IL h rsesn
nn6sd % b. aad eAssefsliy give tAis tsstino-
~ ~ H. hsasAt Of IL naAy s1osssn i1oa KID
~ disease and grayolv
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/ sSIcNEE,s NOTICE
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.

Estate of Harrison Trent, late Of Somerset Bor.
r Somerset Co., Pa, decd.
Letters testamentary on above estate having
been granted to the undersigned by the proper an
thortty, notice is hereby given to all persons In
debted TO said estate to make immediate pay.
ment, and those having claims against 1t to pre-.
sent them duly authentics..f for settlement at
the ONCE Of s. U. Trent, In Somerset, Pa. %
URIAS TRENT,
aull $50 ta SAMUEL TRENT,
SoNKRsKT, Pa. June Q. 1885, Executors.
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FL Kooser, Esa., returned from his ex-
tended tour through the far West on the
early train, Tuesday morning.
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There Is more money TO be made by work
than loafing around the street corners,
young man.
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improvements are being made in every
section of town, which adds to its size and
beauty. tf
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ExEcuToRs NOTICE

LAG Of Sa01el J. Mln9lB g G fQoamaheuing
= tswnship, dsaaasaa- -. =
lss: .s:,.:s.ss:z .s:,.:.s.s 3 = - s.sH -. -: !:
taso e 1nAks innedlnD p10uun6 81 thoos
having elains sgniost ~ eA1s u11IFSUs1k hen
d01Y sntAGaeies3sA feu u1ft1nnnt 9 - laae res
idsses ef the dscsassd, . S.aE, ~, = lsss.
JOSIAH HMLER,
junsaO. Exoc1tors.
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Beautiful Homes.
ARTISTIC Indoor DECORATIONS.
FrescOing, KalsOmininy, Pa
per Hanging.

MR. FRANK GAUL, who has no superior In
the above styles of work, has Just returned from
protracted tour through the east. where he
'caught on to- all the novelties in his line. He
Is prepared to furnish all styles of paper at prices
TO suit. Some Of his samples of papar are SIM
ply superb. Parties desiring his services will
hnd him at the Somerset House.
9b2s
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H e va
ADVERTISED LErrERs.-The following let
tiers are in the Post Office at Somerset, Pa.
If not called for in l5 days will be sent to
the Dead Letter Office. viz; orYQg
Anderson, Miss Felicia (2); Baker, Mrs.
Cal; Ducey, Miss Anna; Danan, Peter
Hughes, Miss Maggie; Harvey, S. G; Iyens
Miss Emory Kuhs, Minerva; Msuse, DIR.
]. NJ; Rholf, Squire; Riddle, Mrs. Sarah ;
Shipley, Peter; Schrock. Miss Emma; Stew
art. Frank W; Steele, Nelson; Yost, Miss
Victory; Young, George.
rosTALs. .ltrE
Clark, Ferdando; Dietz. NJ. A; Harvey,
IS. C; Fike, Cyrus; Keefer, Isaac; Nicode-
mus, George; Mause, ]. NJ Rawer, G. B /;
Steil, Peter. tL .tH Et
In calling for the above say advertised,
please. 5.f.E A. G. DAVIS,
June is, 's3. Pm.
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Primary election Saturday next.

Burgess colborn is visiting in Frostburg.
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Republican primary election, Saturday,
June 23rl.
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Programme for the W. CT. U. County
Convention to be held in Somerset. Pa.
Topening Wednesday evening June 9th,
.iss3, at 7;3e o'clock. |fe
In SD Order of Exercises
Singing.
4 Invocation. s W.
Responsive Scripture Reading, conducted
by Mrs. f. u. c. MAR.
r-ft r~-a Singing. eF i-ro
Necessity for W. c. T. Y. County organi
zation. by Mrs. Frances L. Swift, followed
by Revs. J. F. Shearer, Baumgardner, He'll
man, Freeman. f3T ftf Ftfffffftl 81
Singing.
Benediction.
Adjournment.
June 2S, Thursday, $50 A.. NJ.
Singing.
Devotional exercises, con 1ucted by Mrs.
VIM. H. Hochstetler. nov fE
Organization.
TgW Enrolment of Delegates. fsff <
Address OF welcome. Mrs. ]. K. Walter.
Outlook Of woman's Temperance Work
in Somerset County, Mr.. NJ. o. Kooser, fol-
lowed by Miss Annie Heffley, Mrs Growall,
Mrs Suhrie, Mrs. Oliver.
Happy Survey of the Situation" select
ed, Miss Mary Schell. y
Appointment Of Committee on permanent
organization. a
Adjournment. an
... - /
Thursday. 1:3O r. n. JOY tA
Devotional exercises, conducted by Mrs.
W. B. Frease. ~ 40 t4Sts i
Minutes of morning usssfjng read. 4
wv. C. U.''-its departments of work
opened by Miss Clara Hannum. Legal
work-Mrs. Val. Hay. Juvenile Work
Mrs. Baumgardner Young woman's Work
Mrs. Mair. n
Report of Committee on permanent or
7 .4 Election of Oflicers. \
Miscellaneous. Business.
Adjournment. =
Thursday evening. June 2s, 7:30 O'Clock.
Devotional exercises conducted by Ma.
L. o. Scull. eGy AASEA<
Temperance address by Miss Lee A. Starr
Collection. y
Singing. q
CT Bensdictioa. r. a.
Adjournment s,
FoE sAIr.- One dozen Fed Cutters.
-st- RupoLPn FERYHR.
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ment of L. NJ. Wolf in another column.
The firm is making for itself in this county,
a reputation for promptness, low prices and
honest dealing that promises to give them a
large trade here. All who have dealt with
them speak in terms of praise of the manner
in which they were treated.
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.XECUTOR'S NOTICE.
1 DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

IA . I-rr .-.
Estate OF Abram Nc Adams, deed late Of Somer-
set Twp, Somerset Co, Pa.
Letters Of administration on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned, by tbs
proper authority. notice is hereby given 20 those
Indebted to IL to make immediate payment. and
those having claims or demands will present them
duly authenticated for settlement.
MARIA McADAMS,
Somerset, May q, 1888. Administratrix.
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In the North An,eTicaa Retie'c for July,
President Julius II. Seelye writes of "Dyna-
mite as a Factor in Civilization, taking of
the subject the resssuring view that dynam-
itism being merely symptom of present
discomfort, is necessarily transient social
phenomenon, which will quickly disappear
as the institutions of government are
brought more into harmony with the inter
ests and aspirations of the masses of tine
people. In The Last Days of the Rebel
lionp Lieutenant- General p. H. Sheridan re-
counts the operations of the cavalry divis-
ions under his command during the week
preceding the surrender of Lee. and offers
a highly important contribution to the his
tory Of the war. William s. Holman, NJ.
c.. makes a striking exhibit of 'The In
crease of Public Expenditures', and insists
upon the necessity for unceasing vigilance
on the part Of the people, lest the burdens of
administration become intol-
erable. Democracy and Moral Progress" /,
by O. B. rockingham, is philosophic
forecast of the probable outcome Of 4goy-
ernment by the people themselves 2. r.
Brockway. Superintendent Of the Reforma-
tory at Elmira. n. Y, points out some
Needed Reforms in Prison Management !"
Thomas Sergeant Perry writes of Science
and the Imagination; Geo Z. Wsring, Jr',
of ''ssnitary Drainage; Elbridge 7. Gerry.
of '-cruelty to children''; and finally there
is a Symposium on Church Attendance
the question whether the churchesare grow
ing to be less Of power sor good nov than
in former times-the symposiasts being "A
Nom -Church-GoerT, Rev., DR.. VIM. Hayes
Ward, Rev. DR.. James n. Pullman. and
Rev. DR.. J. II. Rylsnces Published at 30
Lafayette Place, New York.