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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-13
A DAY OF INSPECTION IL PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia Nov. Il The Pan-Amcrican delegates
this morning Inspected sugar refinery. after which
they spent an hour IN the University Of Pennsylvania
where luncheon was served. At luncheon the party
Joined by the ladies' who had previously been pleas
antly received by George W Cldlds at The Ledger
Office The provost OF the university, D.. Pepper
welcomed the party in hort address which r.
sponded to by Dr. Cruz. the delegate from Guatemala
himself president Of university. After Luncheon
the party went TO Tscony. Here at the Disston
saw works they behcd the various processes necessary
% turn scraps Of steel, first into the ingots then
into sheets, and 50 on into saws OF every kind and
description from tiny fretsaw blades up to circular
saws Of eighty four inches in diameter. Iron
Tacony the party went to the Cramps shpyaris.
Here the visitors boarded the cruiser Bald-
more. where things we're in some confusion owing
10 the preparations gong on for a trial trip
tomorrow, and then takon the Nesuvius'
where they the dynamite-suns and other features
Of that original craft
Tho party returned to the hotel about O'Clock. and
In the evening attended reception rendered by tho
Manufacturers Club some % ths party, however,
went tie Broad Street Theatre ana saw Richaru
ILL., with Richard Mansfield In the title role.
Washington. Nov. 13.-On saturday of this week
the delegates 70 the International american Congress,
and those OF the International Maritime Conference WI
be taken special train To visit the Naval Academy
at Annapolis. The American delegates viii 60 "a the
guests OF the Secretary OF state and the Marno deie
gates A. the guests OF the Secretary Of the Navy.
Minister Preston to-day introduced 20 SECRETARY
Blaine Arthur Iaforcstrie, the delegate from Hayu
10 tho International American Congress. Later the
delegate presented 10 President Harrison Dy
the Secretary. Paraguay has gwen notice 20 the sec
taIy of state that senior Don Jose ,. pecord WI
represent that Government In the international Aer
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PRAISED By THE DELEGATES.
SOMETHING ABOUT THE MEN TO WHOSE TAFT
AND SKILL WAS DUE THE SUCCESS OF
THE pAvANFRrCAN PARTY'S TRIP.

AND SKILL WAS DUE THE SUCCESS Of
THE PAN.AMERICAN PARTY's TRIP.
Philadelphia Nov. 1o.-As the long journey OF
the Conference delegates is closing. many Of the parry
have, in person and in writing commended the H-"'
care with which W. F. Curtis, representing the STATE
Department supervised all details for their eon
vcnience and comfort. The travellers have remarked
a quality Of rugged frmness possessed by Mr. Gurus,
which coupled with simple courtesy, has often s'o"'
as buwark between the guests OF the GoVeshiheu'
and local undertakings that would have been unduH
fatigning without particular profit, within me INES
on which the projected. In all his NoluH'-
nous correspondence with local committees, and IN his
dealings with impornlnse and wel-lntentoned towns
ard cities Mr. Curtis has observed a straightforward
colIrse that could give no offence. although his de
csions caused regret locally. Firm gcnerashp
under great stress and extremely embarrassing con
ditions has gained for the State Department repre-
sentative charge of the tour the hearty respect OF
local people. and without exception, the unquallheo
commentator of the occupants OF the great train
Beneath the surface has been man who. during
the entire trip has watched night and day lest IN
convenience or accident should befal the party W
F. Draper the tourist agent Of the PENNSYLVANIA Raj
road who has been in charge Of the main. Ills
vigilance upon thirty strange railways. and his con
slant supervision OF details, under trying conditions
among stranger has enabled the Pennsylvania road
10 bring home its great train from trail of 5000
miles without jar or scratch.
Forward in tie engine No. 1853. Engineer Hart
has ever been seen at the throttle, night and day
while the train on the ROAD quiet, determined
young man, having few words, but with nerve which
has not failed In any instance. III, most rapid run
on tho trip was one OF forty miles at an average
rate Of sxty-hve miles an hour, twenty-five miles
rer hour having been sustained Tor a long stretch.
Also on board was Mr. Booth OF the Pennsylvania
motlvepower department; and no nut or bolt OF the
entire rain has eyer been known by the travellers
10 have been out o. place. Fireman Tarr. Of the
Pennsylvania road, has been able TO hold the gauge at
I35 mounds when local frrmen. with their own coal,
could not keep the pointer above 100
No member OF the party had lifted a piece OF bag
gage heavier than umbrella. Luggage left IN the
Train was found I'm the Of the party AZ their
hotels almost as soon as they ha<<-rived and when
left al departure. speedily and surely trans
ferred 10 the train. This was done by George Dale,
Nr Draper's assistant the train.
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p J. CoyEE,
Stoyes.osn. Pa.
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Husband Happenings.

A spelling bee was held at this place last
Friday evening.
Mr.. J c. Deiiz. who has been working in
Johnstown for some time past, returned
home last week.
Mr.. c. II. Miller has six horses in his sta
bic now, and boasts probably the best team
in the neighborhood-
Mr.. G. g. Bluner, who has been confined
to his house for some time past with sick
ness, is able to be about again
Some of our sportsElen have gone on a
hunting expedition. but as yet very it'll le
game has been reported This may, how
ever. be owing to the scarcity Of game.
Mr. Daniel Weller, OF Missouri, has been
visiung bis many friends here the past week
Mr.. Weller was formerly resident Of this
county. but removed with his family TO
Ohio a good many years ago, from whence
be went TO Missouri, where he has since re-
sided.
Some time ago an accident occurred near
this place, which might have resulted fatal
ly. Mr.. Wilson Rector had gone to the
woods with his gun. accompanied by his lit
tie brother. and whilst handling the gun it
was discharged, the bali entering bis BROTH
er's right cheek. The lad is well again, and
is to be congratulated on his escape from
what might have proven fatal accident.
An efor. was made some time ago by our
farmers TO organize Grange and the mem
bership nov numbers about sixty. We be-
lieve this TO be good move by our farmers
and if rightly conducted viii be beneficial
in every respect. Every effort is being put
forth to advance the association, a. We think
our farmers should have an organization of
this kind.
O,~.zrox.r
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PIsEL's PLACE.
To Ny Friends and Patrons.

To My Friends and Patrons.
When you come to court next week and
institute during the holidays you viii find
me in my new place in The First National
Bank bnilding. opposite the Court House
aud one door south OF the corner, well pre-
pared with everything new. New house,
new store room, new oyster saloon and ice
cream parlcrs We VIII have on sale oys-
tiers that cannot be excelled west Of the Al
leghenies. Go Up 10 my rooms and try
then. you enter on Union Street, one door
west Of District Attorney Bieseckee.s Office
We will have on hand good stock OF
cakes. pies, sandwiches and bread, all Of
our own baking. you will find them far supe-
rior TO any brought from the cities We will
continue to keep our celebrated beer and old
time gingerbread. constantly on hand. We
manufacture ourown beer and guarantee il
clean and pure pleasant healthy drink.
Our confectionery department cannot be
surpassed any place for we have the y best
fine fruit Of all kinds, nuts, rasins, figs. dates
California dried fruits. canned goods Of all
kinds, sardiaes, salmon, corned beef, cat
sups, sauces, favoring extracts. spices, pre-
pared mustard, baking soda and cream OF
tartar All kinds of crackers. fine cheese,
sugar, coffee, chocolate, New Orleans molass-
IS, cider vinegar. our own make Of mince
meat.
A host ofgood things to eat too numerous
to mention.
We have had thirty-five years experience
and we have customers who have dealt
with US sill the while. We like to see you
come and we welcome all. Our rooms are
heated BY steam. Come in and see the
handsome radiators and be convinced that
We are well fixed to serve and please our
customers with fine goods.
Let yoar orders for ice cream for the holi-
days We will furnish it by the quart or
gallon.
Fine tub oysters and the best Of grades by
the can.
Parties entertained with suppers on short
notice.
Ladies and gentlemen wanting hnch,
cup of coffee and sandwich can get il at
my place, where you will find nice, clean,
warm room 10 sit down in and rest want
all to feel at home when they come to see
me.
Thanking all for favors and good will
heretofore, hope for continuance of the
same.
A. Z. PISEL-
Somerset. Ia.
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lac goods At Biesecker ano Snyder's-
R;s.ecker s snyder's for Christmas
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Dividing Rlege Items.
Baek Nheal cakes are ripe.

Buck wheat CAKES are Tipe.
Rabbit hunting is the order of The day.
oar farmers are mostly through with their
flll work.
George Fulmer IS conducting the tobacco
business on Iarge scale at this place.
Misses Josie shAfer and Rosie Br4nt wer.
the guests Of Mr.. A. P. Ware on Sunday
last.
There is revival in progress at present in
the old mud church Thus far there hav.
been no converts.
The Hileeass school is progressing nicely
under the Instruction Of their efficient teach.
er, Mr.. A T. Fritz.
Mr.. George Fulmer is in the shook bust.
ness, and says be can make as many as any
other man Of his size and weight in the
country.
The teachers Of Allegheny township held
an institute at the Hiilegass school house on
November sd. which was pretty fairly at.
tended. The next one win be held at the
Cross Roads school house on Saturday, De
cember 18th.
Some time ago tramp came TO Wm- II.
Hilleeasss and asked permission to sleep in
the barn. which was granted. and the tramp
showed his appreciation By walking Of with
Mr. HiIlegass's gum coat, which will neces-
state bis bayinga new one.
MOuxraENEER
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LIauor that cost a LIfe.

A few months ago Chief OF Police Wat
k;ns, of Parsons. Pa while under the infiu-
eoce Of liquor. was killed by being struck BY
an engine while sitting on the platform OF
the delaware and Hudson Railroad. About
a month ago his widow filed claim in
court for $4,000 damages against John
Schumacher, very wealthy saloon keeper,
who had sold her husband liquor while he
was visibly affected By il. The case was up
before three arbitrators, who. after hearing
all the arguments. on Wednesday afternoon,
awarded the widow $500. Il said that the
defendant will not make any appeal from
the decision.
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There are those who believe the ghost o.
Farmer Cmberser. who was murdered and
robbed of $1,000 BY the Nicely brothers, can
be seen shout the old homestead. The I'm
berger farm is being run BY Mr. Humbert.
Scarcely any change is perceptible since the
tragic sct took place last February. There
was some repairing done within the house.
but the marks made by the bullets in The
ceiling are still 10 be seen Mrs. UmbeTgef
Is living with her son, John Horner. not far
frcsn Jennertown. There are some very
strange stories aaoat in this vicinity. One Is
that the spectral forrn Of Herman Umeerger
is sometimes seen at night SEARCHING around
his buildings for bis money. Another IL
that be is seen to fall and then arise and
point in the direction in which the murder
ers ded
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AT the annual meeting Of the Pennsylva-
MIA State Board OF Agriculture, 10 be held
At Harrisburg, January I'D and 23d. 1890,
the question Of roads road construction.
road repairs, and read laws. will receive spe-
ciAl attention and one or more sessions viii
be set apart for their special discussion and
debate. Al agricultural organizations, gran
ger farm Clubs aud similar bodies sre cordi
ally invited TO send delegates empowered to
express their views upon these important
questions
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state BOARD Of Agriculture.

At the annual meeting Of the Pennsylva-
Dia State Board of agriculture to be held in
Harrisburg January 22d and sd 1850, the
questions Of roads, road construction, road
repairs and road laws viii receive special
consideration and one or more sessions will
be devoted to their consideration. All clubs,
oranges and other agricultural organizations
are cordially invited 10 send delegates em-
powered to express their views on these i'm
portant questions Secretary Edge has ar
ranged that ali attending the meeting,
whether as delegates or in private capacity.
shall receive the same deductions As are
awarded members Of the State Board OF Ag-
ricnl,are. All present are invited TO partici-
paie in the discussions. For further parti-
culars address Thomas J. Eige, Harrisburg.
Pa
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Niger Mountain TENS.

Our school is progressing finely under the
able supervision of c. E. Ringler.
Miss Sue Davis, of FAyette county. was
the guest of Miss Sadie A. weigIe on Friday
of last week
Misse. Lucy Weigie and Alice VIII made
flying trip to West Virginia last week on a
visit to their friend, Miss Minnie McCabe.
Moses Yoder last week killed two Of the
heaviest porkers as yet butchered in this
section. one weighing 4e7 and the other 4S3
pounds.
Mr. Oliver Lease has been confined to his
bed by sickness for the last few weeks, bot
We hope that he viii soon be able to be
about again.
A running match took place here few
days ago. on wager Of q turkey. between
four young men. the distance being eighty
rods. Robert VIII was the winner.
FKRRrTT.
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LOOK out For bargains

Contemplating a change in my firm in
early Spring, and for the purpose Of reduc-
ing my stock Of goods, win give special bar
gains for the cash in Meas, Boys and Chill
dren's Suits OF Cothing and overcoats-
have just received my third invoice Of cloth
ing for fall Of isse, which were purchased
very low. J. NJ. HOLDERBaUN.
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Aaaln linciar Arreat

1enpleson y Mcrvine. tie young man ar.
rested for cutting Officer Silver. Of Bedfeni.
and who was bsiled in the sum Of s.. 800 for
his appearance Al the Fulton county court
"a change Of venue having bsea grantesEl. is
again 10 trouble. he was rear@tea on at
uFdsy BY Deieesive c. D. Baesle on war
rant issued By Judge Baer Tor threats made
against the court. and all who took part in
sending him 10 the Poniteniiary. He was
committed to jail in default ofs2 500 bail.
the court refusing TO take his father as bail.
he being already on the bond for the 50 500
asked for on the first charge.
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MARRIED.

BESDER-LEASE.-O Thursday, No
vember 2s. 1889. at the residence Of Mr.. Ed.
spangser, near Friedens, by Rev. J. J. Weleh.
Mr.. Harry F. Bender and Miss Rebecca J.
Lease, both of Somerset County. Pa
AUMAN = STAUFFER-o On Thursday,
November 2i. 1889. at the Lutheran parson-
age in Sioyestown, by Rev. l. s. Johnston,
Mr. wm H. human. of Friedens, TO Miss
Annie r Stauffer, of LambertsyiIle-
yOGEL-GARDNER- Tuesday. No
vember 26, 1883, at the Lutheran parsonage
in Stoyestown. by Rev. Z. s. Johnston.
Mr.. John z yogsl, of Johnstown. Pa. to
Miss Annie NJ. Gardner, of Quemahoning
Township.
WALKER = PUTNAM. = On Thursday,
November 2s, 1889, ct the Reformed parson-
age. in New Cen,reville. Pa. by Rev. J. s.
Wagner, Mr.. Rufus II, Walker TO Miss
Georgia Putnam, both of Milford township.
Somerset county. Pa
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About six O'Clock last Friday evening Pat
rick Madden, an empioye Of The Central
Coke Works, near GreenSburg, while walk
ing on the track was struck by a cOnstruc-
tion train near Tarrs station. and 50 badly
injured that be only lived about Two hours,
lie was unmarried, and about 80 years old.
lie had been drinking. aad was on his way
home from Scoitiaie.
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Somsrset's Brave Little Deputy
Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff McMHlen, the plueky OH :
eial who grapplei with the Nicely boys in
their recent attempt to escape from the Som
erset jail, and who in the struggle received
two pistol shot wounds At the hands OF Joe
Nicely, is in the city. having spent Thanks
giving here Hs-carries one cfthe bullets in
his pocket and the other in his back, on the
left side, about three inches from the spine.
The doctors intend emitting this one out as
soon as the Deputy's condition viii warrant
the operation. Mr. McMiIlen is a small man
IN stature, bat determination and grit are
stamped on every feaiure-JohAstoTa Tri-
Isfar
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While out hunting on Thanksgiving Day
the gun Of John Knepp Of MeEeesport aeci-
den'aliy exploded and the charge lodged in
the foot of his brother Henry who was in
front Of him and blew portion Of the foot
OF The remainder Of the member will be
amputated.
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With Christmas only three weeks away.
everybody puts on bis thinking cap and
wonders what 5 best and where to boy it,
Our ever popular prices hold good for fancy
and useful household articles. We have the
finest line Of holiday speeialties We have ev-
er brought to Somerset A visit to our store
before making your selections viii repay
Won.
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Milton Hunter. son Of Alex Hunter. ST.,
died Of typhoid fever at the residence Of his
father-in-law Wm- n Trent. in Somerset
township, Monday night He bad removed
TO Johnstown last spring and was there at
the dime Of the food and il was 81 that
place that he contracted the disease which
terminated in his death.
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Col. Stewart and hiscorps Of engineers are
surveying along the line of the South Penn.
in Taylor township. The people residing in
that section are not able, however, to learn
very much about the purposes Of the Com
Pany by which the engineers are employed.
-FsIt9a Densocrat
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A New bedford clergyman, who has been
IN service long time, adyertises zoo ser
mons for sale, covering all subjects and ap-
plicable TO any locality. He only wants 81
apiece for the lot, ifiaken in a lump. What
an excellent opportunity for young man
10 enter the ministry,
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We have received a number Of new sub
scrlbers recently, and are under obligations
10 our patrons, and a number Of friends who
have spoken good word for Us. as we'll
We appreciate botn the patronage and the
kindness Of our FRIENDS.
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10 Wnon Il NAV Concern.

Ny store and dwelling with all their con-
tents having been entirely destroyed by fire
on Sunday nigh, last, am compelled "a
request those knowing themselves indebted
to me to make immediate payment Of at
least one half OF their Indebtedness also
desire 30 return my thanks 70 my many
patrons for past favors and to assure them
that viii resume business :, the old stand.
as soon as can make arrangements sor
temporary quarters.
Py CoyEK,
Stoyessosn. Pa.
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a wa.tmorelano centenarlan.

- " WGclittCt GtatfN OC-~@CstNs f~s''
william Reese. Of Bolivar, Westmore-
land county. is IOs years old, and is as sPry
as a cricket yet. He is native Of England,
and helped to celebrate in Wales the battle
of Waterloo. He is stranger to sickness,
has red cheeks, and gets along very well
without store teeth. His hearing is
slightly impaired but he can read fair-sized
print and objects to glasses on the ground
that they might injure his eyesight- He has
used ale and beer in moderation all his life,
smoked pipe once an hour during the day
and IS particularly fond of bread, cheese and
cAkes. He reiires usually at sundown, and
sleeps until O'Clock next morning He
worked in the iron mills for 50 years, and to
this day his daughter has TO hide the AZ to
prevent him from chopping wood every day.
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FKRRrrr.


When yoa come to court drop into Bid
dies place. s. Z. Corner Diamond. Keepers
basement. where am prepared to furnish
oysters by the plate. fried. stewsd, or raw,
also sell 10 bulk. and keep bread. ham sand
Eiehess pies. cakes. candies, tobacco and ci-
g@rs. hot coffee with lunch.
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Mr.. \. B. McGrf occupies the hand
soonest pair Of rooms in Somerset, the upper
floor ofthe First National Rank building.
where be viii serve oysters and entertain
banqueting pariies. during the Nintcr-
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schrock and Vicinity.

SCnf0S< oft3 tf[ht<ys
NJ A. Philippi is still Among the af
hirrssi.
Rayman a Co. are doing good business
with their hay baler.
Our school lsscher. Mr.. E. c. Ringler, is
doing good work In The school-roou, and
is very popular and efficient teacher.
Teacher E. c. Walker gave his scholars .
very en;oyable spelling be- hat week. which
was the first of the season.
One OF oar popular young men met with
a very painful accident recently. While en-
deavoring to lin barrel Of salt from vag-
on be slipped. and the barrel fell on his
legs. injuring him very severely.
TUESDAY,,
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In the society column Of the Pittsburgh
Sunday Leader We ind the following
Among the weeks receptions there was none
more pleasant than that given on Tuesday
by Mr. and Mrs James MeCuicheon and
their daughter. Mrs Eleanor Collier Its
object wss 70 welcome lovely daughter and
sister-in lev and introduce her 70 the friends
ofthe fsmiiy The beautiful home on Irwin
avenue. Allegheny, was taxed to its Utmost
10 accommodate the guests. Chrysanths-
nuns. ferns and orchids trimmed the house
and the musicians were bid from view in :
erotto. or more properly, grove Of palms.
The hours Of the reception were from s to II
and supper was served continuously during
The evening. Ms. Tom Mccufeheon. the
young bride in whose honor the affair was
given. vore her pretty. white SIX wedding
gown. She ras = Miss ssnner. Of Somerset.
and Vas married 10 Mr. Mccntrkeon in 0c-
tober She is not quite stranger ID the
city. however, as through occ4sioaal visits.
she has forued quite number Of acquain-
t4nces-
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BIrsrckER & sxYDEl
To Manx 4 verx Innportant Notice.

To Many a Very Important Notice.
would be sorry TO make any one costs,
but unless you call and pay what you owe
me soon, l shall be compelled TO add costs
10 your bill. You will ind either myself
or Mr.. J. A Berkey in our Office in Odd Eel
lows building. up stairs. where you can pay
your note OF book account
J. b. SxypEK
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The concert and festival given ty The Eu-
terpean Band in the Opera Hoase, Thanks
giving evening. was a great success, both
from musical and financial standpoint.
The program was most happily selected, and
every number meriied the hearty applause
awarded T. A novel f-ature Of the enter
tainment was the Indian club exercise by
Mr. Charles Soung, the druggist. Who by
the way, is drum msjJr Of the Euterpean.
Somerset people have rarely, If ever, Wit
messed an exposition Of such skill and grace.
The prizes were presented by F. J. Kooser,
Esq, and Bertha Cromwell, Mile Bills,
Mamie sanner and Howard Cromwell were
the winners. The proceeds are 70 be ex-
pended in procuring uniforms for the organ
ization.