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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11
MARRIED.

HARTLINE-HEcKLER--on Tuesday.
November 3, 1871, at the home Of the brides
mother, By Elder G. W Lowry. Mr. Joseph
T. HArtline, Of Salisbury. and Miss Ella
Heckier, Of New Lexington. Pa
MYERS.-QUEE Saturday, octo-
Der -. 1891, in Somerset, By Noah Case
beer, Mr.. Frederick Meyers to Mss Rebecs
Queer, both Of Brothesvalley township.
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a Pennsylvania oirlsuDerintsndent

FshhsJ wanna SiTi TiSoperintenoenI
Miss Sadie ( Weber, county superiniend-
eat Of schools for Ward county, North DA-
ko;a, Is Pennsylvania girl who went west
EiIh her 5rOther SIX years ago. and took up
land twelve miles from any neighbors. and
l,9o8 miles from home. In Isss she was
elected county superintendent of Ward
county, without one opposing vote, and in
1870 was reelected by large msjority over
4 strong ouronsuf-
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ssi mIIes,a Second

Dr.. Ekin, the astronomer of Yale Uni
versiiy, and formerly Of the Cape of Good
Hope has, BY long series Of observstious
on the parallel Of the star Arcturus, arrived
Al the conclusion that il moves with the in
conceivable velocity of ss1 miles a second
This is tventy-one times faster than the
speed OF the earth in its orbit round the
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11
Squire William Smith Grows EIo-
auent.

From the Everett Press
The above Is not Democratic Rooster.
He Is Republican black game cock from
Somerset county, and is scrowing over great
victory against fearful odds. Just listen
how be crovS
He IS standing on the summit ofthe Al
leghani= and looking down over old Bed
ford. and Is waking up the whole county
with his victorious music Somerset coun-
ty did nobly. grsndly, al honor TO her noble
sons In getting Kooser OF the track they
saved the district, and the work our friends
did up there to get the Kooser men into line
for Lo1gcuecker At tia. lase hour must have
been Herculesn
We clasp hands over the Alieghanies, and
thank them in the name Of the Republicans
Of Bedford county Cor their generous and
noble action.
The man who ssys anything against the
Somerset county Republicans, shoot him
on the spot
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Auction sale.

A. Iron City Stables. Penn Avenue, Pitts
burgh, Pa, "Wednesday, November ISth, q
10 O'Clock, > head Of Holstein cattle some
are imported. all are registered some in
advanced registry. Mnsf Be sold, as owner
has quit farming Address. Morris Freye d
Co. q Ohio 81. Alleshenv CITY. Pa.
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RuokIsn,s Arnloa salve.

The best salve in the world forcu.s, bruis-
e. sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tst
ter. chapel hands. ehiIblains, corns, and
al skin eruptions. and positively cures piles
or no pay required It Is guaranteed to give
Price > cents per box For sale by J. y.
Snyder, Druggist
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AUDITORS NOTICE.

Estate of LudEick Gardner. deed. Ia,e Of Teaa--
son Twp.
The u1cersigued Auditor appei1tcl bv the
tolrt ID pas pom the claims and make disIrf-
hqrlon Of Lne furds m the hands ai rhe Exeeu-
Tx Of aid estate % those legally entitled taere-
to.herehy glFes lo-ee rla- be VII slr tu lfs olee
n somerset Borough, Pa. - THURSDAY. So-
Fem1er -S-h. l.sl. az ~ oclock a. M far taa
plrpcse o. Attending ID TIE duties 1f his ernoiu-
uel-- when and where al parties IN il-eras- uilI
spqear Q- Be forever debaTrel f-uu sharirciu iu The
Distribution Of said estate.
J. c. LOWRY.
oci->- Allilu-.
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Your own Fault

Ifyoo do not get perfect baker when you
buy the new Range. The Cinderella is sold
and gaarsnteed good baker II lasts lon
ger and looks better than any other On the
market sold BY
JAS. B. HoLnEREAUn.
Somerset Pa.
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Lamps. uIa,.ware. plshes

We come before the Purchasing public this
fall with = greater variety Of Dishes and
Lamps, and Al Lowe- Prices than ever be-
fore. ED. B. COFFE0rH.
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A Hnt to Houssksaners.

Nothing adds 80 much 10 the comfort OF
housewives as good range, one that is re-
liable baker at all times II yon want such
range. bay the Cinderella. II is certain in
its results and lasts vel, and looks well.
sold by
Jas B. HoLDERBAuM,
Somerset, Pa
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see Here.

Iwill open my Oyster Room on Saturday
October I7th, when I viii have the Deep
Salt Water, Dredged Oyster, by the plate
can or in bulk. Thanking you for your
patronage in the past, solicit a contin-
uanoe Of tie same. Rooms, basement Of
Cook & Beerits-
WI. Plat.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

Ar- Norman Richardson, chief clerk at
tie Aonongaheia House. Pittsburgh, was a
guest al the Somerset House several days
lat week Ar- Richardson stopped here a.
Ter paying viziI 70 his parents in shade
township
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Great slaughter.

We have about thirty long coat. that were
s., $40 $3.50, and SIS, that We viii now
sell a. 50 spiecs. Come quick aud get your
choice. P.EKER & PARKKR.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

You vii be sstouished. Ladies. when you
come TO the Institute to hnd what a stylish
Winter Hat you can get at small cost at
NJ NJ TRKDwEIL & Co.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

George, the foCresa-yesr-0ld son Of Ar-
and Ms ". v. Davis, OF this borough. disd
a. O'Clock Monday afternoon Six years
ago the lad was suddenly seized with terri
be spinal aiIliction. and since that time bad
been helpless cripple. He suffered severe
y and Constantly, and his oft-rspeated pray
er vas that death might speedily come 10 his
relief. The berCsTed family have the SYN
pathy Of the entire community.
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-XECTTOR,s NOTICE

Es;4tc Of Peter Wefuer. -lts Of Illl7i Twp.
somerset Co. Pa. deed
Letters r7s'a-lelll-E llrll- been rrlrts- %
the unders g-e1. ty the uruQer authority. cn
the above estate. .ua-ice hereby ElT-
en- - al persons .rrie1--i to che SAID e.
tate O. make Immediate payment and tllse aar-
ing claims against seid e--ate Wil present. ra-uI
duly au-heurica-el f0- settlement on Sa-u-..ag.
November p. ISL az he late residence u
deceased. in said township
N r WEIMEE.
D. j. NElNEl-.
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one Of cur leadiug physicians informs rs
mai be has twelve typhoid fever patients. all
O whom reside bstweea Somerset and
RockEood.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

Tae contract for the h0t-Eaier snd steam
heating apparatus for the MarkletOn Santa
nun was let 70 James Jones, Of Nj. Plasaut,
:or Sg.94I. This Is said 70 be the largest va
ter-heating Job in the SlAte Of Pennsylvania.
The contract for the IN roofing and spout
ing was JET 10 2 Pi1ts5ulgh party, while the
Eagle Roofing Company. Of Blairsville, Sc
cured the contract for the stating The price
OF tie latter i about Ss0e. and Of the tin
ming s725. Frank Black, Of Meyersdale, hss
the contract for furnishing the building
b-ick. about .0e9. .0o9 being required.
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sale Continued.

The sale OF tract No. OF the real
estate Of Abraham B.eseeker, deceased,
was continued TO Saturday, November 3,
fsQ9
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Justus Giessuer, Of Allegheny township,
i building : new house On the famous old
White Horse property, which he recent
Il acquired by purchase.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

The school nlarn and -scboOl master
als here IN force this week and very hand
some and intelligent looking body Of young
people they are too.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

Prof J. .. Meese, Of Meyersials, has been
elected % profsssoship in the California
State Normal School, and il e announced
thar be has accepted the appointment, and
Eill begin hi= duties In that institution Jan
uary IL. Prof Mese is one Of the sblest
educators this county has ever proiaoed,
and his many friends VIII be giad TO
learn that his abilities are appreciated
abroad.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

Hon EdEzrd ScuIl has bsen in Pittsburgh
io' The past week De VII return 10 son
erset FRIDAY or saturday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

O-r hearlfali sNathies .-l are hereby ten
tendered the 2l41 Democrats who turned
oat last Tuesday and voted their state tick
e. Il is asserted that Chairman John visit
e each one Of them pe-sonally. While We
have cur doubts a. 10 this, We must admit
thar Chairman John allowed very little grass
10 grow under his fes..
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A hot air hester Is beng pat into the Pres
byterian church in tsis plzce-
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A UDIToR,s NOTICE.


simon Bllbaugh in tire C1u-on Pas
30 -Ilaar-ar l-rurlr
T. a.. Bluhagch Pa
No. lo. sept i. ISL E u. Al FI IA
TIE uu1ersigued appointed ~ -he Cal-- ~
Common Peas. Aufifor. OBJ distribute the furi
ari-luE IN the aroTe case. and 30. 20 Mag IT,
lssl. p D. and No ~. sept r. f~aL =. D.. l-um
Sheriff sales. % and among those legally euti-
Ted thereto. gives notice rhar De VII a--ell %
The duties Of his sppa.lrueur 40 bis Celce -u
somerset. Pa. on ihursGlT. the -la CAV 81 So
velnhe- 1S1l- when al persons interested can az
tend Il r. SClEIE.
Ardlr1r.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

Lady Teachers vii find Kerchiefs. Hose
Gloves, Corsets, and all kinds OF Notions.
Trimmings rnd Embroideries at
Nm. TREyExII & Co.
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4 UDITORs NOTICE

Estate Of Jaeo5 5 LlveneooL. deceaed.
The undersigned hzTiug been APPOINTED AUD
lrur by the Orphans CuIri Of -ouerser C1l-tT to
pas upon The erecrfiols. if any. and make zti-s-
-rltlti0l ofthe fund ia the hansis 1f T. o. Lowry
Esi.. Administrator and Trustee Ger the safe 81
the real estate Of said jacob $ LiVcu-oosi dec d.
% and among ulose legally euctied iher1lo. here
By giFeS uo-lce rlat be wll a1te11 1o -1e alrles
Of the AZ ppCllfuleur a. his cttce IN The EortI-l
q SOuere-. or fr1aT. tie -Irh Gas 0f sorsrl-
Der. i-al- e. i8 eloek g. n. when and s-ere al
parties interested can attend
J.. T. TUGU
octzs. Aul.t1-.
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LampstLamns,

We hsEe just received and opened out the
largest, finest. and cheapest line Of Lamps
ever brought TO Somerset county. Call and
see them. We can save You money. Our
stock ofGrooeries Is the Cieanest and fresh
est TO he had anywhere, and Just As cheap.
COantry produce taken in exchange for
Goods
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

Postmaster James I. Mexican, OF Pitts
b1rgh. has had 3 very handsome souvenir
prepared IN honor Of tie completion Of the
new post oAoe building in that city The
souvenir consists Of neatly printed and
f1Iiy illustrated pamphlet, containing brief
biographical sketches Of all bis predecessors
IN office and great amount OF useful infor-
nation concerning postal laws and regula-
tons. etc. The HERALD IS ende5ted to Post
master McKeau for . COPY
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

Lawyer John r. Soots sYeat last week in
Fh-ladelpaia. a,.eaaIng 10 legal buslness.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

JACK Marks, Of Ligonisr, while riding
along the road, Friday. took f.sk out Of
his pocket TO take drink OF whisky, shd BY
some means the cork fell on the ground IN
asrneath the wagon, and when IN the act Of
STOPPING 70 pick II Up while the wagon vas
II motion, he uoppled over and the heavily
loaded wagon passed over his head, crushing
It. and killing him instantly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

A most delishtfll lecture, Is the popu-
lar verdict Of Monday evenings Institute en-
tertzinmeut- The court room vas croEdei
70 its utmost capacity. and the marked al
tsution and frequent applause paid to the
Youug Man Of Tomorrow must have
been very gratifying 70 the lecturer, Or. A.
r Winship. Of Boston
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

A lockwood correspondent writes rs thar
the Driving Association Of that place, hs.d
their first meeting on their new halfmile
track on Friday last, and that some creci,a-
BE records were made, considering the claim
that the track was ten seconds slov. The
weather was all that could be desired, and
large number Of people collected % witness
the sport. Frank Mcdonald oficia;ed A.
time-keeper, and N ?. Kenney, Doc
VIII and Dr. Gardner were Judges. Follow
ing are the summaries
FIRsT EAcE-TE0-YEAR oLnS. OsE HAL-EILE
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AUDITORS NOTICE

The UNDERSIGNED havin- tee- au7a5uiei An
d1ror ly the Orphans CCurl ~ Ss-aerser Carrrr,
IN the estate Of George y. Cgulil1 man, Decreased.
70 pass upon the e1cepiioue and maze lis'Fi-
button % and allolE f1C- ielaIlF e-rtl..l Llare-
% VII ~ at the ottcc ul fa..tCls o. f1.aCrl. -n
-oZlersefs Pa. or Friday. A1Fellaer - is.L tar
the urrpose 81 af-enliuE -o he .l--s ID Re sid
appointment "a ben and where a. rars1ls -l-ar-
esled can atleud-
A. = C0LBOEE,
nova Ald-1lr-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

HOn- 4 J. C0lborn has been confined 70
his house Tor the past week suffering from
bilious attack. His condition vas regarded
As quite serions for several days, but this
morning, Tuesday. He is greatly improved
and hopes % be about azzin in g few DAYS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

Our merchants are already displaying
holiday goods.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

The Republican voters Of Somerset eoun-
ty acquitted themselves most handsomely in
the vote they gave Mr.. LOngenecker for
Judge. Considering the fact that the news
Of Mr.. Kooser's Withdrawal could not be
generally made known over the county BE-
fore Tuesday morning, sn4 that even then
many would be reluctant to believe the re
port, the vote IS highly ere1itsble to our
Somerset friends IS well as complimentary
TO Mr.. Longenecker. They certainly deserve
congrafulation for their loyalty to the ticket
sfter their own candidate had withdrawn.
They can accept the thanks Of Judge Long
enecksrs host Of friends in Bedford county.
-Bsffrd IagairF.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

Rev Frank Saylor, Of Somerset township,
B. F. Snyder, Of Ipyer Turkeyfoot town
ship, and E g. Cunningham. Milford town
snip are II Harrisburg this week attending s
convention Of the Farmers Alliance and In
dnstrisl Union
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11
AUDITORS NOTICE

IN Re Estafe IN The O--tlus- Colrf
Of %
John J. Hay. deed. suuCrser County. Pa
allh >ert l-ll Allrs AcCr- rra-fn-c1 lQ Cllr
for confirmation anI colfr-leL
And nos ll-h q October. i--.. on motion ~
Col7utn q Euppel. e -'e. 4-.lr-ele i'r Alllrs-
n-efi. The Collrt appoint l. g. t0ilori. Gsii Ar-
ditor t1 ix the widows Goue-. SUD MAKE p fls-
trtou-iln q tde balance o. the fuul Iu The banda
thereto.
s0Dcrse- Goulry. S.
-sEA-- ENIracts from tle Records. Ce-llleI
i October. 1s9l-
A. J. HILEMAN. C-a-z.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

Nr John Schlaugh, Of Jefferson township,
vas appointed district return judge BY the
court Wednesday, TO carry the returns Of
the judicial election 70 Bedford. where the
vote Of the district Eili be computed. Mr.
schla1gh lei, FOR Bedford Monday morning
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KASrSn& PLsu.

No. 2 Baer Block, sonersst. Pa.
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T EGAL NOTICE

EGAL NOTICE
The underig gned apQ0llreil - lle Jr1res ~
the Orphans C0urf Of 5omerses County q pass
upou he eNeep-lous. re-st4-e ar lan1Er-, y
necessary. and make and rerurr eistrlcra.osl %
The funis IN the h1lts Oi J. Harrg 7r-tr. admin
is-rz-or o. Jacob n walter deed. gives uctcs
lher be VII srieud 70 t1e duties 90 BIZ ollee in
SCmerzsi BcfouEh on frilay. the l1-l DAY ai H1T-
isgi. vhe1 A. F-ersous Interested Wa please -
sid f-nd t1zreAitcr-
J. O. EIMMFl.
ortIL AGl.-0r.
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The Somerset Herald


rF1SEsDAY 'ereaaes Il, issl-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-11-11

The under g1ed Auditor he-shy gives nol'ae
that he viii meet % atieud -o lse l-t.rs uu.fer
the above appointment at bis ca.ce f1 nllf-sef.
Pa on Tuesday. the l7Ih DAY of November is-l.
AZ o. clock 3. n. Ehsn and vlere all Parties
interested can sf-e-d if they t1ilk rr0per.
J. T. COLBOEN.
auditor
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AUDIToR's NOTICE

Estate % william Tl1Ehr ieceareL
Having been Appointed hr the orrla-l corr
Of somerset County AuiI1o- ro lscer-5lr 1i-
rSucemenls. and distribute the frrI-s I'D The
hanf.z Of David and John T1rglr. Alrl-ll-rrl-
,urS and Trustees ior the sale 81 tie 7aal ef'e 70
and among Tlose legally euri-iei llerC,o tis ru-
designed hereby gives notice Thar De VIA 81 .fr
the discharge OF his duties az hIs oee Il -lIner-
81. Pa. on rhurs.isT November iL l-l- at
o'clock 2. n. when ard where al p-rs1us inter-
esfed can attend
n ~ BEEELEf.
ocrzl Alll.o--
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IAe5s ar sa5so locomotives IN the United
'@sz- concerning which z railroad journal
@r -S0E suppose Al tbe locomotives
-sis o2lE-ed together and started across the
--1-'y ia one solid train. how long Do yon
'-E -helrzia Eoald be- Three hundred
- Yes 80 miles Of Locomotives power
s---sa 70 puH Jupiter doEn 70 the earth
500 - auiy hisch 10 him Then add the
$500 a-rE. and we should bsve 80 miles
- -7d ( ~ zanieda huge mixed train
Ee'e - - n 81 the box, fzf. and
as othe- kinS d fssizht ca-s. our train
.'--a ee more thAn s.ess zsiIs long. The
ser eaE could carry s.o-e than S.
- PeoE-es snd upoa tina freight car
- y loaded he weight of ali tie pssa-
g. q Egypt and al the state osp.to.s q
e laiisd S.Stes
i-s destitute shiz week gi7es the Lady
- dne opportunity 10 or5er Wistsr
- Ne have thea IN almost endless pro-
- AID mall the nost desirable sfyies.
- ''-la Eo1 cne Al short noucs.
Nm. TREDEELL & Co.
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Press Comments.

The Gc1stts extends it, c0ngrstulatiOn. to
Jodge Longenecker. We wish for him the
largest measure Of success, and assure him
Of or cordial support whenever and where
ever The power Of the press can be of service
in aiding the administration OF justice
Judge LOngsneckeI gees on the bench with
a clean record We belieEe il VIII be Just as
spotieSs when he retires.-Bedfori GGsc,s>
sss
The Tnbime ooEgratulates It's friends ia
Bedford and Somerset counties On the elec-
ton Of Hon. Jacob H. Longenecker, Of Bed
ford, 10 preside over their courts for the next
ten years He is a good lawyer, with an
even disposition was noble solder, Is a
good Republican, in harmony with the views
Of almost twO-thiris Of his constituency.
and q frs;-clzss gentleman, without frills
He VII preside With hrmne.s, dignity. and
ever be kind and c0nsi6erate TO suitor. ja-
rors. lawyers, and al subordinales in the
court. The sturdy yeomAnry Of Bedford and
Somerset oouLties deserve al the good
things that are going. and they have certain
" one Of them They were very close 10 :
great dises;er in the election Of 8 man who
Is not Of their style-Nr- Reynolds-but
was happily arerted by the withdrawal for
the good Of ths people, OF Mr. KoozeE. who
also was one oftheir kind, and would have
presided also in manner every way wor-
thy OF the high position Tri5uae.
In the Sixteenth district, composed Of Bed
ford and Somerset, ex-senator L,ongenecker.
Republican, succeeds Judge Bser Democrat
who vas elected By scratch over Cessna,
ten years ago. be viii Be soaezhst en-
bzrras.ed n the faithful performance Of
his Judicial duties by the extraordinary bit
terness that was injected into the contest,
but he IS vel equipped 70 make q good
Judge, and he viii doubtless I'll the position
Eith credit philadelphia TEEles
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". q. Plat.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-12-17
CRANKs IN WASHINGTON.

Pension Ohicers Greatly Annoyed by
P"oplr Who want Government Money.
WASHINGTON, Dec. H. Washing ton
has been the Mecca OF crauks since the
assassination Of Gtrl eld, more than ten
years ago, and recently the mum Der has
grown TO large proportions.
Since the attempt on the life Of Rus
sell Sage by Norcross, the police have
given much attention to these psOJls.
Like NorcrosS most OF the cranlls who
come to WashiugtGSl labor under the
hallucination that the wJ,ld, or the
G1verumenU, or an individual owes
them money
Agitation Of the sub treasury scheme
is the principal cause, according to the
sentary OH .er OF the Washington Police
force of the influx of crauks here The SO
cranks have heard so much about
the Government loaning money to the
people that they become impressed with
the idea that they can secure their
share by application to the Treasury
Departments.
Yesterday two men were arrested and
they ramDlel on about "levelling upn
matters, saying that they would have
to be given their share Of Government
money before Jhey left Washington.
These delusions, the sanitary officer
says, eventually drive cranlls to desper-
aoion and tragedies are likely to follow.
Many hun lrei claimants Cor pensions
are included in the crank army. A
great many Of them have no just claim,
but they persist in enjoying pens ion
officials.
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Lodges Bin Regnrllng postmaslers.

WAsHINGroN, Dec 17-As soon as Il he
committees are appointed, and bills can
be offered in the House, Mr. Lodge of
Massachusetts, will introduce a bill to
regulate the Appointment Of fourth class
postmusters This bill was introduced
10y Mr. Lodge in the last Congress, and
he made an argument for it, be fore the
Committee on Postoilices and Post
roads The purpose Of the bill, gener-
ally stated, is to give the appointment
of fourth-class postmasters into the
hands Of the PostmasCer-Gene and
take them out of the hands OF the SEN
ators and representatives,. The bill has
had the approval of all the civil service
clubs of the country.