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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02
At Grants Grave.

New YORK, May 31.-Almost with
the first dawn Of daylight people be-
gan to assemble around General
Grants tomb, and by 10 o'clock
hundreds of visitors We're Cd the
bluff overlooking the Hudson. One
or two light showers fell early in the.
morning, cooling the air, but carce-
ly sufficient TO lay the dust. For
the rest, the weather was fine and
pleasant, although cloudy. A plat
form in four stages had been built
on each side of the tomb, and at
daybreak the business OF arranging
the floral decorations on and around
the latter began. The front of the
tomb was draped with ivy sp1lgs go
thickly as almost to hide the brick
work. On each side of the gate We're
beautiful Nreaihs of lilies. red and
yellow roses aud ferns. The iron
ha.s of the gate were entwined with
sprays OF smilax mixed with roses.
Over the gate was crown of mag
nificent lilies and other flowers.
with IA white dove descending ON it,
and round the half.circle of the arch
was III. inscription, Faithful Unto
DEATH the lettering composed of
white Christmas roses. Over the
keystone of the arch stood a floral
cross ofarms, Easter lillies roses and
smilax.
The interior of the tomb was a
mass of palm branches, foliage plants
and ferns. maidenhair and Others.
On each side of the gateway, on the
exterior side, were disposed scrolls
OF white immortelles, bearing in
purple lettering the words "Fii1is"
and Peace" md in front of the
entrance was a 3-inch gun,
composed of white immortelles,
with "a carriage of ivy. A white
dove perched OH the muzzle. The
members of the Grand Army Posts,
military. etc, who took part i'll the
ceremor les at the tomb. went up the
Hudson by steamer to One Hundred
and Twenty-n ninth street and march
ed thence to the spot, where they
arrived about = P. NJ. About this
time Riverside Park, in hat neigh
borhood, was tiled with a vast
throng of pebble stretching away in
every direction.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02

OK Saturday last the loving hands
of a grateful people strewed sweet
flowers on the graves of their patri-
OF dead. The great, silent soldiers
tomb in Riverside Park was a will
derness of flowers, sent by loyal
people Of all States, and by foreign
potentates, who maryelled at MS
genius. The skill, indomitable will
and genius of the "Old Commander
will be remembered the courage,
endurance and heroism of the pri-
vate soldier cannot be forgotten
while the heavens stand. General
Grant said in his farewell to the ar
my, items of thousands of gallant
comrades have fallen and sealed the
priceless legacy with their lives. The
graves of these a grateful nation be-
dews with her tears, honors their
memory, and will every cherish and
support their stricken families.
They fought a great fight and won a
great victory, snd q great nation in
reverence and gratitude bows at their
graves.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02

MILWAUKEE. May 26.-Extensive
forest fires are raging in middle and
northern Wisconsin and unless there
is speedy relief by rains there 10
cause for grave apprehension. A
report received by the superintend-
ent of the Milwaukee and Northern
railroad states that in the vicinity of
Coleman, 200 niles north Of Mil
waukee. fires have burned all the
fallen timber and destroyed a large
number of ties, wood, and cedar
posts belonging to the railroad COM
pany and others, besides burning
several miles Of standing telegraph
poles.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02
Mormon Converts.


FAYErTE Cry, Pa. May 2S.-The
Mormon missionaries who have been
operating here and in this vicinity
for several weeks past have shifted
the scene of their labors to Troy
town, y little mining patch in Jeffer-
son township, two miles above here,
on the Monongahela. They baptiz-
ed five new converts to-day, one OF
them a man named Gilbert, over 20
years of age. Gilbert has been bed
ridden for several months, but a
slight dam vas thrown across a
small stream in front of his house,
and he was carried down to the wa.
ter and plunged,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02
graves.

Justice Paxton recently announ-
ced, in an opinion on the constitu-
tionality of the Revenue act of 1885,
that "the Supreme Court will not
declare an important Revenue act of
the Commonwealth unconstitution-
al and void unless il amounts 10 a
palable violation of the Constitution
of the Commonwealth" and he
thereupon proceeded 70 work out a
methed by which the exemption of
certain corporations from a tax on
money at interest was made to ap.
pear harmless. To do this he de-
clared that the tax on money at in
terest applied to individuals only,
corporations being taxed in another
way. To the judicial mind this d.
vision of taxpayers into natural and
artificial persons may appear per-
fectly satisfactory and in strict ac-
cord with the constitutional mendate
which says that all taxes shall be
uniform upon the same class of sub
jects but to laymen it would seem
that when a tax of three mills is
LAID upon money at interest ii should
be levied equally upon all persons +,
natural and artificial, who have
money at interest, or it should not
be imposed upon either.
To tax the money of the individ-
nal while exempting the corporate
money-lender is unjust. With the
market rate OF interest at 4 per cent.
j. B. obtains only 1910 per centum
in interest, the other t~hree-tenths
going to the State. A corporation
could retain the full 4 per cent. II
j. B. had 100000 at interest his
income under these circumstances
would be 500, while the corporate
money-lender would receive $4,000
upon its investment of the same
amount Consequently the individ.
ual would receive only 92l per cent
of the amount received by the cor.
poration, and the productive value
of his principal would bear the
same proportion TO the principal Of
the corporate money-lender; in
other words, the State deliberately
puts a discount of $500 upon the
individuals money while at allows
the corporation TO loan at market
rates. A premium is put by the
State Legislature upon borrowing
from corporations, thereby encour-
aging that class of money-lenders
and cripplidg individuals.
II one of the large financial cor
porations of this city were to pay
the tax on money at interest and
were to be exempted from all othel
forms Of taxation it would pay $685..
600 into the STATE Treasury annual.
ly. Under the decision of the Su.
preme Court it now pays only 5000
to the State. This is not levyipe
taxes with uniformity. and it is no,
what the farmers of the new Con.
stitution contemplated. By taking
money al interest in the hands Of
individuals only, the State discrim-
mates against individuals and in
favor of Observation-Disclosures
Record.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02

Herr Most has learned that it is
moi altogether a safe thing to preach
the gospel of murder in the United
States. His conviction should i'm
press on his followers that free
speech which iDcites to free murder
is punishable ever in a free country.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02

IT is rumored that ex-Alderman
Jaehne, nov in the Sing Sing, New
York, penitentiary, has made q long
written confession, divulging all he
knows about bribery. The impress
sion is that Jaehne knows all about
it, and his able paper is anxiously
looked for. Whether the ex-Alder-
man wants company in his retire
ment is not known, but the general
impression is that be does and that
he ought to have it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02

SENATOR WILSON Of Iowa is au-
tnority for the statement that the
saloons have been driven out OF
Iowa, and that, therefore, "Prohibi-
bition is a success" While the
LIQUOR men claim that whisky is still
there and 10 large quantities, they
say that the only difference is that
the consumption Of beer. which can
not easily be hidden, has been in a
measure suppressed, while the fiery
fluids, which can be drank in
secret, have taken its place.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02

HoN. B. F. MEYERS, a native of
this county, and formerly editor of
the Harrisburg Pasrio', has been
suggested as Minister to Austria.
President Cleveland will find none
more deserving of recognition among
the Pennsylvania Democrats.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02
. DMINIsTRAToRs NOTICE

Estate Of Levi Knepper. deceased, late Of SoJnw-
set township, Somerset Co, Pa.
Letters Of administration on tho above estate
proper authority, notice Is hereby given u All
persons indebted 70 said estate to make imueAk
ate payment and those having claims agsinse tbs
nms to present them duly authenticated fog ST.
Element on or before Friday, the I'd day Of Juiy
1s0e. at the late residence Of deceased, at Lawns
Vile. W, r. HAY
maya. Admr. Cum Ttaamenfo Asssso,
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DIED

GOHN.-In Cape Geierdean county, Mo-,
David GohD, in the 74th year of his age.
The deceased was a son of John Gohn, Sr.
Of Lambertsville; and, also. to Mrs. Michael
Lohr, OF near Jcnner Y Roads. He was.
also, a half brother TO Mr.. George Gohn,
living near Somerset. He left this county
about IS years ago. II. +.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02
AN ORDINANCE
For the Government Of the Borough Of
JIIIER70VI. SOMERSET CO., Pa.

Be IL Ordained BY the Burgess and Torn COUR-
Gil Of JennerioyR BoroUqk. and IL is hereby
Ordained and Enacted by the Authority of the
same:
SEC. l. The Street Commissioner, under the d.
rection of the Burgess, shall establish the grade at
which all pavements and sidewalks shall be laid,
TO which grade all lot hoiders shall conform.
SEC. 2 In all cases when lot owners neglect or
refuse to make, rene y, or repair q pavement, and
the same Is done by the Borough authorities, a
penalty oftwenty per cent on the costs thereof
shall be collected trum such owner as provided for
by the Act of Assem- bly,.
SEC. J. The Street Commissioner shall have
charge Of the stree IS of the Borough and he shall
from time to time under the direction and control
OF the Burgess End Town Council to do, or cause
10 be done, all T ecessary work and repairs thereon
and Is authorized to employ all necessary labor.
SEC. a. He shall, also. in the absence or inahili-
ty 1.-THE III Oh Constable to perform his duty.
serve the dt ferent notices ofthe Borough required
under the o. .dinances.
SEc. D. rhe ~pavements or sidewalks to be laid
shall DO of stone, hard burned brick, or tile, or
good piai lk OF the required length. IL inches thick
and fror a four to eight inches In width, at the op-
ton o.. the owner of the lot. II made of stone,
brick or tile, the pavement or sidewalk shall have
stra. .ght curb.
Enacted and Subscribed the day Of,
1ss5.
A. Il. KAUTZ.
may2o. Burgess,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02

ficially the Commissioner adjourned until
O'Clock Thursday morning.
A I that hour a thorough inspection aDd
comparison of all the bids was made, and
the contract was awarded to the Morse
Bridge Company, of Youngstown, Ohio.
The iron part of the bridge is to weigh
63. 900 pounds. The bid of Nelson & Bu-
chanan. of Pittsburgh. tS2,575.44) was for a
bridge weighing only 1900 pounds.
All the companies that had bids in had
representatives at the Commissioners meet
ing. The successful company was repre-
scented by Mr.. II. +. Beecher.
The bridge is to be built and ready for use
by the Middle of September. 1t will be
a single span one hundred and sixty-four
feet long. No bids were received for a two
span bridge.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate Of Joseph KaufIam, decd, late OF Cone
naugh 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 10 ali
persons indebted to said estate to make imnedi-
Ate payment, and those having claims against the
same will present them duly authenticated for
settlement on Monday, August Z, 1850, at the late
residence OF deceased.
ISAAC L. YODER,
iupao Administrator.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02

The BRIDGE CosrRAcf AwARDEp.-The
Commissioner Of Cambria county, Messrs.
James Costlow, John Kirby, and David
Hamilton. and the Commissioners Of Somer-
set county. Messrs. Peter Dumbauld. Jonas
McClintock, aud Adam c. Lepley, met in
the Commissioner Office at Somerset at s
o'clock last Wednesday evening to pen
bids received for the construction of an iron
bridge in place of the 'Old Red Bridge
over the Stonycreek, where the public high
way leading from Davidsville, Somerset
county, to Geistown, Cambria county, cross
es said stream. The following were found
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02

some crank has introduced a bill
in Congress creating a territorial gov
eminent for Alaska, with a legisla-
ture composed of native Indians.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02

Colored Silks at Soc. and 95c.; I'M
equaled value. Our 75c. Colored
Surwhs are the best. Printed India
Silks, $500 to 75c. Checked and
Striped Summer silks, SOC. to 75c.;
not iiimsy, worth buying. Checked
Louisine Silks, at S1.00. Black
Silks, absolutely best values, at So
to 75c. Black Sarah Silks, special
bargains. Rhadames, Armures,
Silk Grenadines. Lrw prices for
BrocaGe and plain Velvets.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02
A ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE

Estate Of Jefferson Rhoads, decd, late OF Somer-
set Borough. Somerset County, Pa.
Letters OF administration on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned by the
proper authority, notice is hereby given to all
persons indebted 10 said estate to make immedi-
Ate payment, and those having claims against the
same TO present them duly authenticated for set
Element on Thurday, July s, lsss, at the once
Of F w. Riesecker. Esq, in Somerset Borough.
JOHN 7. RHOADS,
iune2 Administrator.
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

IN
In the matter OF the estate In the Orphans
of David Schrock, decd, 7 Court Of Somerset
late of U. Turkeyfoot TIP, NCoanty, Pa.
Notice Is hereby given that NE undersigned
Auditor, appointed by said Court to make and re-
mort a distribution of the funds In the hands of
christian Krcager, Administrar OF David Schrock
deed. TO and among those legally entitled there
10. will sit at his office in Somerset Borough On
Tuesday, the 18th day of June, a d., 1856, Tor the
purpose Of attending to the duties Of his said ap-
pointment. when and where all parties in interest
may attend H. 3
lune2. Auultor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02
ORPHANS COURT SALE
Valuable Real Estate.
4 UDITOR'S NOTICE.

The undersigned having been appoiHted Audit
or by the Orphans Court Of Somerset County 70
take the estimony md and report the facts. with
an opinion, In the matter of the petition for decree
of specific performance OF contract in the estate Of
Henry Penrod, deed, and to distribute the funds
in the hands OF Joseph Gable, Administrator OF
said deceased, hereby gives notice that he will at
tend to the duties Of his appointment at his Office
ia Somerset, Pa, on Thursday, the 24th OF June:
A. d., 1856, at 0 O'Clock A. NJ, when ond where all
parties interested will be heard.
DENNIS MEYERS,
,une2 Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-02

NOVELTIES

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in Imported Wool Dress Fabrics,
from s1.00 up. Kachmyr Sublime,
the best plain wool material at SOC.
a yard. Cheviots, Homesprns,
Boueles. Cloths, ali in Spring color
ings. Hosiery-Underwear. Muslin,
Silk, Lysle and Cotton.
Ladies and Misses Wraps aud Suits, Jer-
seys, coat backs, at Sl.O0.
Lace Curtains from S1.00 a pair to finest,
Curtain Materials of all kinds, Embroider-
les, Laees, White Goods, Seersucker-, Crazy
Cloths, Satines, Percales, Lawns.
We make a specially Of best and finest
Goods. NO TRASH.
OUR MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT
sends samples and information.
JOS. HORNE & CO.'S
Retail Stores,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1886-04-01
Viola Center,
by Valley Forge

William Pangburn jr., has moved
into the McCuen house.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick bought a horse of
Mr.. Smith of Viola Center.
We are enjoying a North Pole
visitor at the present writing.
The Mason boys were the first to
sow wheat in Viola township this
spring.
Many are suffering from bad colds
caused by the changeable weather.
Hon. J. A. Overholtzer and fami-
ly returned last Friday to their farm.
Mr.. Rick Smith has quit farming
and turned himself around for bridge
builder.
Some of our belated farmers are
finishing gathering corn this spring.
Go for it boys.
Lyceum at Bumcomb every We'd
nesday night and grand time we
have too. Come one, come all.
Mr.. Lewis Mason has moved on
his rented place of St John. Lewis
and St John will try patching this
summer.
Mr.. Christ Hoffman it our new
card agent. Chris says nothing
goes SO easy as selling cards. Go
for it Chris.
A great deal of moving around
will be done here this spring. Many
renters will seek new homes and
others will take their places.
Quite number of our young folks
have married the past winter, but
cupid does not seem to smile on me.
Guess I'll have to wait until bye and
bye.
Will some energetic man or COM
pany start creamery at Audubon
or adjoining town. Look at the
Botna valley pastures and the herds
of mich cows,
Mr.. Fitzpatrick and family from
Oregon are visiting with their son
James Fitzpatrick of this place. They
contemplate going to Dickinson
county to their farm.
eli thar some one! Two or three
of you'ns hold Moreland; one is a
huff to hold me. Ho thar you're
on my safe sing on page-Ho thar
get on your side-reading of de-
iok out dar-now dar you are. Con-
gregation please be seated" This
conversation was overheard by your
correspondent at the Neff school
house the other day. The boys were
having a jolly time.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1886-04-01
The Extra Stick"
by Pigmy,l

Nichols and Brainard were in Ex-
ira attending the Lewis trial on behalf
of Griggs last week.
When completed, Henshaw &
Sickels will have the handsomest
store room in Extra.
Fred Hoffman started last We'd
nesday morning to visit relatives and
friends in northern Indiana, and will
remain until about May Ist.
Several members of Erwin w at
sons family were taken sick suddenly
Sunday night. They think they
were poisoned by eating prunes.
They are better at this time.
The lawsuit between John Griggs
and Jeff Lewis lasted three days last
week and Monday of this week.
The case was tried to four juries and
resulted finally in verdict for the
LewIses.
L. N. Gregory and family are
having a regular parrot ana monkey
time over their family affairs. Mr.,
and Mrs. Gregory had a hand to
hand scufflc for the possession of
one of the kids on the street Satur-
day morning.
We always bait our trap for the
game wanted. -Four weeks ago we
set our little traps and baited it for
dudes and we caught one. He is a
literary dude. He is posted in the
fables of -Esop and Hawthorne and
Isaiah. For full particulars see his
article in the Journal of last week
We did not intend to fish among the
medical fraternity for dudes, but THE
REPUBLICAN devil made us say,
"Doctor, you know his name," in.
stead of "do you know his name:"
as we wrote it. But we are satisfied
with the sucker we caught. Now
Dr., cool down. If your shoe fits
you are welcome to wear it out.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1886-04-01
Melville Items.
Farmers are sowing wheat.


Roads are drying up very fast.
w. E. Moon was visiting in these
parts last week.
The literary at the Center has
adjourned for repairs.
Jerry Keith will work for w
w. DeLong this summer.
David Scrate returned from his
visit to Greene county last Friday.
Ed. McManagal, teacher in No. /,
will have an exhibition next Friday
night. Ed is live teacher.
We understand that most of the
schools have employed teachers for
the coming summer. This town
ship boasts OF having the best grade
of teachers of any township in the
county.
The dance at Winnie Moons last
week was very good one and pass
ed off pleasantly except that a young
lady said she would as soon dance
with dish rag as a certain young
man in this neighborhood. Young
man, drink some starch and stiffen
up little.
A young man went up to kenne-
dy's to see one of his girls and found
"some other man standing in his
Shoes" whereupon the young gent
inquired for "stray calf and being
informed that there was none there
took his departure, remarking 81
hope the calf will be killed when
the prodigal comes back again"
We got the above second handed.
Would it not be wise for the teach
ers of Audubon county to send a
petition to our congressman asking
him to work and vote for the "Blair
educational bill" If the bill should
become law it may possibly enable
the poorly paid teachers Of Iowa to
get little more sustenance out OF
the "teat" from which they draw
their pay. Iowa boasts of her schools
yet pays her teachers very low
wages. Until wages shall be in &C.
cordance with other professions, the
best teachers will not stay in the
school room very long.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1886-04-01

WE present elsewhere today the
full text of the Clark enforcement
bill, substantially as it has passed
both branches of the legislature, and
to become law it only requires the
approval of the governor, which
will be unhesitatingly given. Res
ponsible saloon keepers must quit
their unlawful business, for they are
in general too discreet to expose
their property to the heavy penalties
provided and to the mode of collec.
ton of fines and costs. 1t places the
entire cost of prosecutions upon the
saloon keeper and gives resort to a
lein upon the building in which the
business is transacted, regardless OF
ownership, for the collection OF the
same. The friends Of prohibition
now have recourse to remedies that
will prove effective if applied.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1886-04-01
Greeley.
music.
BY MILRs.l


Fat cattle are up to four cents and
Albro feels better.
Preaching and Sunday school at
the Center school house.
Two neighbor women had fight
last week but we will withhold their
names if they will do 50 no more.
|. n. Brown has two sisters visit
ing him, one from Kansas and the
other from the eastern part of this
state.
Wheat sowing became general
last week. lanes Blake succeeded
in finishing up fifty acres single
handed.
George Gerard has moved on his
farm near Audubon, and William
De Camp has moved into the house
Gerard vacated.
Say, George, what makes you
grin so: Are you through assess
ing? Yes! But that i, not it. We
have got boy at our house.
Seth Hartzel contemplatcs taking
a tri p west next summer with the
object of looking tor Il location. Seth
says out of ten in family six are in
bed sick.
Last summer a small war was car
ried on along David's Creek, and
the signs indicate that war would
soon begin again. Keep cool, boys,
or you will be published.