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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

RoNE y. y. Sept. l, 1881.
GESTLExEE-ln my estimate on cost Of
the intake and dam on Kimberly Run, also
for the one million gallicn reservoir, as
sumed them to cost what similar work had
cost elsewhere, but it might be possible to
reduce the cost of the two former by nearly
one half and Of the reservoir about one half
providing one fourth of the capacity should
be considered sufficient storage for fire pur-
poses,
If at the intake at Kimberly run we should
find that fairly good filter gallery can be
constructed the size Of the distributing
reservoir might be still more reduced, that is
down to $50 900 or 100000 gallons capacity.
This would reduce the cost of that part of
the work about 5000.
Rather than reduce the size of the supply
main from u inches 10 10 inches, should
much prefer to reduce the weight of the 70
inch to the lowest allowable limit, as a 10
inch would not give you what we would
consider a suitable fire service.
We will be pleased TO correspond with
you further on the subject and will make
preliminary survey, so as to determine very
closely whas the cost would be, if your peopl
think they can arrange in some way to go
on with the works, provided they will be
likely to cost from $4,000 to $4,000.
Yours truly,
C. W. KNIGHT.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Rev. Charles Butler and his brother, DR..
William, sons Of Chaplain Butler, Of the u.
s. Senate. Washington. d. C., who had been
spending q few days with friends in this
place, left for home, Monday morning Rev.
Butler preached a very interesting sermon,
to large audience, in the Lutheran church,
Sunday morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09
schools Open

On Monday, the 14th. Pritts & Kantner
have made extra preparation for the event.
They have the inet line of tablets, both pen
and pencil pens pencils, inks, mucilage
and everything ip school supplies ever .een
in the county. Also all the school books
used in Somere borough and surrounding
townships, and III the new books being in
troduced. Old books taken in exchange.
Country merchants supplied at lowest
wholesale rates
PRrrTs & KANTNER,
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Mr.. Andrew Parker, cashier Of the First
National Bank, spent Sunday and Monday
visiting relatives in LewistOwn, Pa, his
former home. He returned TO Somerset
Tuesday morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

The Somerset Democrat announces that
Judge Baer is q candidate for the democratic
nomination for President Judge and that
John o. Kimmel Esq, is desirous Of being
elected delegate to the proposed cOnstitu-
tionaI convention.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09
New Readers for Old.

Go to Fishers Book Store and exchange
your old APpleton's Readers for new Swim
tons Readers. The exchange prices are,
First Reader, 5 cts. Second, 10 cts. Third,
Is cts; Fourth, 20 cts; Fifh, Is cts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Master Orlo Knepper, who was appointed
by Congressman Scull to a eadetship in the
U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Nd, has
passed the preliminary examination, and
was admitted to that institution on Septem-
her lsf
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Estate OF Joseph J. Saylor. late Of Milford Twp.
Somerset Co, Pa, decd
Letters or administration on the above estate
having been granted 70 the undersigned By the
proper authority notice is hereby given 70 al per
sons indebted % said estate 70 make immediate
payment and those having claims against the
same VIII present them duly Authenticated for
settlement on Saturday. October H. 1s9i al the
late residence Of deceased in Milford Twp.
JR1AS NJ SAlLOR
MAHLON NJ sAYLOR-
sept9 Administrator
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09
Wanted.
A murder Illustrated

HAvERHILL, Mass, Sept S.-The crime Of
Frank Almy, the famous New Hampshire
murderer, is bearing fruit. At midnight
last night Edward Carroll, who boarded on
Merrimac street with a widow lady named
Mrs. Flora E. Cressy, met a friend on the
street, and happening to discuss the Almy
case asked the friend ifhe knew how AImy
committed the crime.
The other said no, and so Carroll told him
to come up TO his clearinghouse and he
would show hin. Arriving at the door Car
roll woke Mrs. Cressy and called her to the
door, when turning to his friend snd say
ing: This is how Almy did ii, he drew
revolver and deliberately shot the unsus-
pecting woman twice in the stomach. She
will die. Carroll was arrested, but gives no
excuse for his act.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

The Connellsville C5srier, in speaking Of
the Golden Eagles reunion at this place,
says:
The demonstration was the largest and
the parade the grandest and most i'm
posing ever seen in the land Of pretty girls.
maple sugar and red barns. over loo
Eagles marched to the music Of eight bands.
The prize of $40 offered to the Castle coming
the greatest distance with more than 20 men
was captured by Coke Centre Castle. Every
indication points toward Connellsville Is
the place for holding the demonstration
next yesr.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Capt John H. Boyts, of Company c., l42,
Pa Vol, is confined to his home at Irwin
Pa. by illness, and for that reason is unaole
to be present ST the reunion of his comrades
in arms at this place, to-day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Mr.. Schell Stutzman. clerk in the Post
Office Department, Washington, D. c., is
spending his vacation at the home Of his IA
ther, Prof. J. J. stutzman, in this place
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09
Wanted.

Persons attending the Pittsburgh Expo
sition and wishing TO purchase MERCHANDISE,
all kinds of wearing apparel and household
goods, can save from 10 to % per cent. on
every dollars worth of goods Purchased by
calling at the office of the Union Exchange
Room al, Penn Building, and paying one
dollar (Sl.0O) for membership card, which
entities member to a discount at all the
leading stores in the two cities This card
win save more than double yOur railroad
fare, if ii is only a small bill of goods.
E. F. TsoxPsoN,
Busine-s Manager.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09
LACE CURTAINS

From SOC. a pair to the best. Cur
tain Scrim 5 to 10c. Swiss Cur
tains, 25c.
Table Linens, Napkins, Towels and
Crash at OLD prices.
A full line Of best Fast Colored
Hosiery. Largest assortment of
Corsets. Handsomest Of Umbrel-
las. A complete assortment Of Ia
dies Neckwear.
A full hne Of Lace and Hamburg,
and Lace and Hamburg Flounc-
ings. Kid, Silk, and Lisle Thread.
Gloves
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Queer, isn't it, that they should feed peach
e to hogs in the east, while they remain at
Sl.4O box in the local market Excessive
express charges makes the difference.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

A special excursion to the Pittsburgh Ex-
position is advertised by the B. & o. Railroad
for Thursday, September 18th. The round
trip rate from Somerset is S245.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

The cutters in front Of the business houses
on Main Cross street are disgrace, not only
to the merchants doing business on that
thoroughfare, but 10 the town authorities.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

: A handsome new residence on Union
street rapidly nearing completion, is that Of
Mr.. Charles sufall, the carriage and wagon
maker
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09
Notice..

Ny patrons will please bear in mind that
! will be absent from my Office on short
vacation, from the 18th TO the Goth Of Sep
tember, inclusive.
sAx'L ]. MCMILLAN, Dentist.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Many farmers are grumbling on account
Of the abundant apple crop. All varieties Of
that fruit are especially fine tins season, but
the trouble lies in there being no market for
them
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

A c. Holbert, ESQ, is At Uniontows this
week engaged in the prosecution Of Taylor
Leggart, indicted for the murder Of his wife
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Mrs. Burton Harrison, the suihor Of +" The
Anglomaniacs, has written new novel of
New York life, which The Century will
print Il is said to deal with divorce.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09
Wanted.

For spot cash, 10000 feet red oak and
walnut stock. inspected at mill. Contracts
made for future delivery. Write naming
lowest cash figures.
F. r. JOHNSON,
New Bethlehem, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09
BLACK SILK DRESS
SOLD.

40 and 46 in. Blk. Silk Henriettas
at 81, LIS, 1.25, 1.5O and 1.65.
46in. black and colored all-wool.
Henriettas at IS, IS, 80, 81, 1,25.
40in. all-wool Henriettas at so, 60,
and IS.
S6-in Cashmeres, Is, 20, 25, 35,
and 45c.
80 and 33in. Cashmeres at II II,
to 20c.
SO to 46in. Serges from 15c. to 81.
A full line of Wool, Cotton and
and Linen Carpet Chains.
A large line Of figured, striped and
plaid Dress Goods from 15c. to 81
per yard.
A big variety Of wool Dress Goods,
impossible to describe.
Dress Ginghams in great variety
from Sc. up.
Beautiful line of Tennis and Out
ing Flannels, all prices.
Sattines from SC. per yard up.
Best light Calicoes, SC; best Indigo
Blues, &c.
Dark Calicoes sc, all standards.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

have them, Bone and Bone Phosphates
for fall crops, deliver and ship every day.
Best goods for the least money.
A. C. DAVIS,
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Mr.. A W. coffIoth. wife and family, of
keyser, W. Va. are the guests of Mr. Cof-
froth's brother, the editor Of the Denocraf.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09
Johnstown Flooded Wire.

have now in stock another lot of Johns
town flooded barb wire at ? cts. per pound,
or Cambria link at p cts. per pound.
JAS. B. HoLDERBAUM.
Somerset pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Thomas Barnett has returned to Solner-
set, after three months trip through the
far west
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Rev. wirgman, Of the NJ. E. Church. re-
turned Saturday, after months visit to the
home Of his parents. R0mney, West Va.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Aaron F. SchrOck, editor Of the Defiance.
o., Daily CFesceIst, is spending his vacation
ct the home Of his parents in this place.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Hon. James I. Pugh has been in Wash
ington, D. c, the past week attending to le-
gal business.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Mr.. Samuel Trent, an AGED and weu-known
resident of Somerset township, is lying dan
gerously i'll at his home, two miles east of
town.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09
DIED..

GIsSY.-August 2lst. 1891, at Hoovers-
viii Pa, Miss Susan Crissy, daughter of
Roas Crissy, at the age Of p years.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09
Busine-s Manager.

Mr.. Hiram C. White, of a. ]. White &
Son, Tailors, Chambersburg. Pa, will be in
Somerset about September d for several
days, with samples Of Fall ans Winter Suit
ings, overcoatings etc. Satisfaction guaran-
ted
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

An- Ed. B. scan, Of Pittsburgh, is the
guest Of Mrs. Fred. ". Biesecker.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09
Altoona, Pa, September 8, 1891.
Exchange Your Appleton Readers
for Swlnton's Readers.

The pupils of the town schools will recol-
lect the readers have been changed by order
of the board Of school directors Bring your
old Appleton readers to Fishers Book
Store and exchange them for the new Swim
ton readers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

All New Readers for Town Schools.
Every scholar will enter the schools with
bright, brand new reader. Go to Fishers
Book Store and exchange you old readers
for new ones
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Burgess welfsy has gone to Salisbury for
q weeks vacation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Everybody who can possibly spare the
time should attend the Soldiers Reunion at
Stoyestown on the 18th inst.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09
Her EaaturAs.

One ofthe prominent features of the Gin
dereIla Range is the extra large and high
oven, which insures perfect lsking and roast
ing. Sold and guaranteed ty James b. Hol-
derbaum, Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Examination of sample of water from
Somerset, Pa, marked Kimberly, made by
c. NJ. CreSson, NJ. d. Amount OF sa mple
one L. S. gallon; Reaction slightly Alkaline,
condition slightly opalescent, with floating
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

Ine WaIer mArked Kimberly.
This water carries small amount of sur
face wash containing vegetable mater.
1t is in fair condition for household use
and is not sulphur water.
CHARLES NJ. CKEssoS,
II. ID.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

.nbe- nth. viii be Thanksgiv ing
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

-..sboppers are eating up almost every
. in the Ligonier valley, including the
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09
A DMINIsrRAToR,s NOTICE.

septo
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-09

~ D.. good stove. and warranted, 60 to J.
4olserbsum's Hardware Store, Somerset,
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-12-24
THE COST OF ROYALTY.
How the People Are Taxed to Support
European Armies.

How the People Are Taxed to Support
European Armies.
The cost of royalty in Europe when
figured up and set forth in round
numbers is truly amazing, and when is
added to it the immense cost of main
tanning a favored class, it is no wonder
that the tax burdened people are begin
ming to cast about for some method of
Kidding themselves of the incubus
which they have carried for centuries
The armies of Europe are maintained
and have been for centuries as prop
to the throne, and thus another nom
producing class must be supported by
the people. To keep the armies of Eu-
rope on war footing costs almost
as much as actual war, and it
is certain that the large middle
class, oppressed by poverty, shut out
from emigrating to the United States
by the necessary stringency of our i'm
migration laws, would gladly welcome
the war that can hardly add to their
burdens, while it offers hope of read
justment.
In the light of the civilization of this
century it seems strange that king
craft and priest-craft should be able to
rule nations, and those who are girt
about most completely with the new
day are beginning clearly to see the
end. England, Spain, Norway, Sweden,
Italy and Belgium lean toward democ-
racy. They resent the idea that great
nations of intelligent and productive
people can be righteously ruled other
wise than by the franchise of the people.
They resent the taxation which deprives
them of the amenities of life in order
that Il royal family may live in splen-
dor, that lords and dukes may be able
to support magnificence and balk legis-
lative reforms looking to the better
ment of the condition of producers,
and that great armies may be main
tanned.
The ''divine right of kings" is COM
ing to be understood at its primitive
significance. The koenig or king orig
inally signified "he who can" "the able
man." and people will be ruled by the
might of the able man upon whom
they have conferred the right of ruler
ship, or submit with bad grace to the
dictation of hereditary peers and kings
until the time is ripe-and then will
come the upheaval and readjustment.
if it does not come from the very con-
fiict of kings for more dominion. The
cycle of evolution in Europe is almost
complete. Chicago Graphic.
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-12-24
CorruptIng Employees,

Housekeepers in New York and
Brooklyn find that tradesmen in the
two cities have begun to adopt the
Partisan customs of paying commits
sions to maids that do the household
marketing. The thing has hardened
into law in Paris, and the housekeeper
who attempts to do her own marketing
finds the prices even higher than those
charged to the maid. The custom in
New York and Brooklyn first took the
form of Christmas presents from
butcher, baker and candlestickmalxer
to their friends. the maids. No special
secrecy was maintained. and now the
grocers mission is tacitly recognized
matter in some households. 1t is not
unusual for club stewards to stipulate
for this privilege, and only the other
day one of the largest New York clubs
woke up to the fact that Ii had within
"a year lost nearly twelve thousand
dollars through corrupt relations be-
tween steward and tradesman. 1t was
found that all sorts of articles were
billed at prices far above the marke.
rate, and that goods delivered when
put to the test of the scales turned out
to be sadly shert In weight--N s. Sun.
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-12-24
A KINp.HeARTEo SERPENT.
Q, Help. Hen to Hatch Out . Brood Of
Chickens

&c Helps . Hen to Hatch Out . Brood OF
Chickens
The banner snake story comes from
a locality known as Quaker Hill, about
ten miles from New London, Conn. II
seems incredible, but the fact that 1t Is
told by Deacon Kingsley, an old resi-
dent of Quaker Hill, and man noted
for his honesty and truthfulness, and
the fact that the deacon's statement Is
corroboratcd by half-dozen Of his &C
quaintances, gives a very deep coloring
Of truthfulness to the story. The story
was told by the deacon. who came to
town to dispose of a load of chickens,
and it is as follows:
About the middle of June the deacon
set large Brahma hen under the
manager in the barnyard. The hen had
made or "stolen" her nest there, and
the deacon concluded that it would be
the best place to set her. She was a
large hen and he placed fourteen eggs
under her.
She had been sitting week, when
the deacon noticed her one day walk
ing about the yard. She stayed away
from her nest an unusually long time,
and, fearing that something had dis
turbed the hen and broken her up, he
went out into the barn-yard to look at
the nest.
He was trifle startled when he bent
over to look under the manger to see
the head of large blacksnakc rise
from the middle of the nest and turn
menacingly toward him. 1t was i'm
possible for the deacon to get at the
snake to kill it, and he left the yard
fully believing that the snake had bro
ken the hen of the sitting mania The
snake was a very large one, and its
shining black coils filled the nest to the
top.
The next morning the hen was not
about the yard, and the deacon went to
see il she had returned to her nest. She
had, and was sitting on the eggs APP
parcntly all right Two days later the
deacon noticed the hen wandering about
the yard again. lie went out into the
barn-yard and found the blacksnake
coiled up in the nest as before.
The deacon kept his eye on the hen,
and when she returned to the barn-yard
he followed her. She walked uncon-
cernedly up to the nest and the snake
crawled out and disappeared under the
barn. Tit hen sat down on the eggs as
usual. The deacon watched the hen
and the snake until the eggs were
Matched, and when the hen was off the
snake was on. apparently keeping the
eggs warm.
One morning the deacon got up
little later than usual. He went out
and MIXED and ate breakfast.
When he again went out of doors
there was the old Braham walking
about the yard with a brood of four
teen healthy chickens, and following
her around was the snake that the dea-
con had seen in her nest The snake
seemed to have an especial regard for
the chickens, for when any Of them
were disposed to wander into the wet
grass it would run around and drive
them back toward their mother.
The deacon got hoe, and after a
hard fight managed to kill the snake.
1t was what is known in these parts as
the black racer or the bull snake, and
it measured eight feet in length.-St.
T,Ouis Globe Democrat
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-12-24

Many a life has been lost
because of the taste of cod
liver oil.
II SCOTS Emulsion did
nothing more than take that
taste away, it would save the
lives Of some at least of those
that put off too long the
means Of recovery.
1t does more. 1t is half.
digested already. 1t slips
through the stomach as if by
stealth. 1t goes to make
strength when cod-liver oil
would be a burden.
ScoIr BowsH. Chemists. iJs South 9Th Avenue.
New York.
Your druggis, keeps SCOTS Emulsion Of cod.lv.,
oil-sll druggi.ss everywhere do. 81.
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-12-24
AROUND THE FARM HOUSE.

WAEEn house plants with cold tea
IT never Injuries an orchard to ma
nure It.
PLAIN whitewash is said to be
remedy for the woolly apis.
FoR mildew, which is not an uncom-
mon plant foe, dust with sulphur or
sprinkle with sulphur water. Also dig
a little SCOT into the soil.
TUnBLEDowN fences are forerunners
of unruly cattle, sign that 'farmin'
don't paw" Cracks in and boards and
door off the barn are sign Of the same
thing.
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-12-24

For THE relief and cure OF the infamma-
tion and congestion called "a cold in the
head" there is more potency in Ely Cream
Balm than in anything else it is possible to
prescribe. This preparation which is sold
BY your druggist has for years past
been making brilliant success as q
remedy for cold in the head, catarrh and
hay fever Used in the initial stages OF
these complaints Cream Balm prevents any
serious development of the symptoms, while
almost numberless cases are on record Of
radical cures of chronic catarrh and hay
fever after all other modes Of treatment
have proved of no avail
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-12-24
NOTES From COMMERCE

THE yield of the oil wells In Coioraoo
IN 1890 Melted $500, 900.
Goops to the value of ss,941,515 were
exported from Alaska last year.
LIVERPOOL is the largest shipping
port In the world; then comes London
and then New York. New York stands
second to London, however, as gener-
al commercial city.
For choice mahogany, which is one
of the chief articles of export from
Honduras, London pays s175 per thou
sand superficial feet. Rosewood brings
about $40 per thousand.
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-12-24

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Cdtarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY az Co, Props, Toledo, .,
We the undersigned, have known +. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West IL Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo. o., Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, ONO.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot
Tie. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free
The Brookhaven leader., 1891-12-24
Gratifying to All.

The Nigh position attained and the unit
yersal acceptance and approval OF the pleas
ant LIQUID ruitremedy Syrup OF Figs, as the
most excellent laxative known, illusuate
The value of the Qualities on which Its sue.
cess is based and are abundantly gratifying
IN tho California Fig Syrup Company.