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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17
WILLIAM xuLzR's MooNsH1NH CABIN.

Benedict was closely watched BY his now
neighbors to see that he did not make any
effort to take French leave. When asked
what had become of this couple the nara.
tors of the tale say that after some year,
the former peddler, while not taking any
very active part in the moonshine opera.
tions, succeeded in quieting all suspicious.
Allowed to Leave the Region.
This was 30 much the case that when,
about 1870, he received word that some
property had been left to him, he sought
and obtained permission to leave the neigh
borhood with his wife and q small but
interesting family that had accumulated
by that time. 30 far as is known he never
returned to pay visit to his father-in-law
or other acquaintances of the mountain
region. The narrative is decidedly ro-
matio one, but the accuracy of its general
features Is vouched for by . number of
persons who have more or less knowledge
Of the doings in the moonshine district for
the past quarter of q century.
But the people of all classes In Somerset
are Just now more interested In the recent
tragedy and subsequent developments than in
romantic events of comparative antiquity.
larly known as "General Sigel," in small
cellin the county Jail previously best known
to fame az the bastile from which the Nicely
brothers made their sensational escape.
Miller Is q pleasant spoken and rather
intelligent looking mountaineer, who does
not impress one with being cold-blooded
murderer. In response to oquestions he gave
The DISPATCH sketch Of his career, from
the cradle to what may be the threshold of
the grave.
Millerss Record az . Soldier.
IT have always lived in Somerset
county," Mr. Miller began, ''except when
was helping as best could to preserve
the Union. I was born in Turkeyfoot
township about 4S years ago, Is near Is I
can tell. Ny family moved soon afterward
to Middlecreek township, and that has been
my home ever since. It was in 1862, when
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17

consisted In dancing around tree hung
with various articles, something like .
Christmas tree, among others snake and
Adam and Eve. This party broke up in 3
general riot, but nobody was seriously in
jured The picture of Miller given is .
good one, except that before his arrest the
mountaineer wore beard of immense pro-
portions, which made quite difference In
his personal appearance.
The illustration of the home of the muir
dered man shows Mrs Hochstetler and her
daughter standing in the door. Both are Of
the usual type Of mountain women, and at
tired in q manner possibly picturesque, but
certainly not fashionable. The moonshine
cabin Of William Pritts, shown above, Is To-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17

known as "Billy Gsble," whose picture sp-
pears with his favorite ride in his hand, was
the person who acted e. . go-between for
the old man and the officers Billy, who is
. nephew Of the murdered man, came to
Somerset COUNTY from Ohio about four
years ago He says that his uncle expected
an attempt to kill him, and had been en-
deavoring to dispose Of his property for
some time, In order to leave the region.
A Party as 1diler's Home.
As showing the social customs Of the
mountaineers, it is said that party was
given last New Years at Miller's barn-like
residence, q picture of which accompanies
this article. A part of the entertainment
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17
MAKING MOONSH|NE.
The Manners and Methods of
the Manufacturers of
Mountain Dew.
FOR FULLY FORTY YEARS
White Whisky Has Been the Standard
Beverage in Somerset
HOW THE STUFF WAS MARKETED.
Society ss It Is Found in the Heart Of the
Laurel Hill Region.
FEATURES OF THE RECENT TRAGEDY
FOR FULLY FORTY YEARS
HOW THE STUFF WAS MARKETED.
Society ss It Is Found in the Heart of the
Laurel Hill Region.
FEATURES OF THE RECENT TRAGEDY
rwRrrTKN FOR THE DISPATCH,

dOSE who believe
in the certainty of
retributive justice
can find support
for their theory in
Somerset county's
recent tragedy. The
burden of evidence
is that Jonathan
Hochstetler intro
duced into the re-
gion the illicit bus
'ness which ulti-
mately resulted in
his death. Forty
years ago Hoch-
stetler, then about
the age of 1s, made
his appearance in
the territory which
afterward was the
scene of his more
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17

Gated in one Of the widest spots in the
Laurel Hill district The picture of the
spot where Hochstetler's body was discov-
cred the day following the murder is very
faithful representation. When found he
was lying with his feet in the little pool
of water. His body was on bank of sand
near the large log. The FLETCHER cabin
shown is tho place where Miller and Pritts
stayed the night following the deed of
blood. Miller's moonshine cabin is located
in wild nook, especially adapted to the il
Gcit business.
Many persons believe that the tragedy
and the recent raids will practically wipe
out the moonshine industry in Somerset
county, but there are others who hold that
it will only be temporarily affected, that the
transparent beverage is even now being
quietly made In the secluded wilds, and that
as soon as the noise subsidies operations will
be resumed with the same vigor as for years
past l. D. BANCROFT.
Buorr1 isa powerful disinfectant, and kills
reaches, bedbugs and other insects the in.
slant it touches them. % cents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17

rot disturbed, showing that hs wss playing
false to both sides, and had the protection
of the Government"
"What was the immediate cause Of the
tragedy" was asked.
A Kesolute Claim of self-D f-Dsfsnsa.
''Of course thst Is matter which I don't
like to talk about much now, but what I did
was in self-defense, ~ will be shown in
court at the proper time. The fact was that
both Pritts and myself were afraid of our
lives, and were in constant apprehension of
being attacked by Hochstetler. We wanted
to make an information for surety Of the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17

An old reliable house, managed by COM
oetent ande reliable people, whose word ts
their bond. Goods reliable at reasonable
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17

Twas about IS years old, that first on
listed in the army, for the nine months
service. After this expired again on
listed, and remained at the front until the
end of the war.
'My first regiment" he continued, twas
sylvania and the other the One Hundred
and ,Eighty-eighth Pennsylvania It was
not nv fortune to participate in any Of the
greater battles, but our regiment was far
South, being part of the time in North
Carolina I was never wounded, and the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17

None but the best goods kept by us, to be
sold only at the lowest possible price. You
will got O full dollars worth OF value for
reputation insures the utmost confidence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17
BEDROOM FURNITURE

In Old English, XVI Century and Antique Oaks Ma
hosany Walnut Cherry Maple and Ash, from prices
lection OF hundred different styles and prices. The
most fastidious can be pleased here
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17
PARLOR FURNITURE-0UR OWN MAKE

It has equal in the city Any material Of covering
that you desire Is here at disposal Daghestans
Brocatees Tapestries Velours, Reps and Pushes Silk
and Mohair Every color under the sum- The most ad-
mred article your Is your parlor su-have it
nice-have some taste about 1t.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17
CASH OR CREDIT
IN EVERY Department.

Every department. . complete of itself and all
under roof Our stock consists Of everything
cevabe known the housewife the proper furnish
ing Of her home. Open account with and guar.
antee you'll never regret it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-17

TuRnrruRE packed, hauled and stored
HAUeH d KExHAM, IS Water street.
w0u
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1892-01-08
Kent Her Brains Intact.

MEXICO, Mo-, Jan. S.-Mrs. Callie G.
Orr held a note of 500 against Dewitt
Shoots, Shoots entered her rooms, in
Washington street, and demanded the
note or her brains. She told him
she preferred to give him the
note, and went over to dresser drawer
on the opposite side OF the room to get it.
She opened the drawer but instead of
taking out the note she took out 80
calibre revolver and opened fire on him.
Two shots We're fired. one taking effect
in the shoulder and the other in the hip
Neither wound is considered serious.
This is not Shoots first lucky escape.
A few years ago he had difficulty with
Bob Muir, and Muir shot him square in
the breast. The ball passed through
Shoots clothes, Just over the heart, but
struck silk handkerchief and did not
penetrate the body. Mrs. Orr has been
arrested and will have a hearing.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1892-01-08
sstssourt, Kansas n Texas.

TEhn NO iehNet-N .......s.ss'ss.''ss OsoV p.&
Between Waco and St. Louis solid train VA
Paragould to 81. Louis on Iron Mountain trnaak
into Union Depot.
W. 8. GILLNsrIH,
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1892-01-08

QUEENSTOWN, Jan. S.-The British
steamer Caledonia, from Boston, reports
January 8, latitude "a north, longitude
10 west, she passed sailing vessel on
fire, and close search resulted in no
trace of the burning vessel deing found
She was completely Quilted.
Thirty bales of cotton and 100 sacks
of wheat lying on wharf at Havre were
We're badly damaged by fire this morn.
ing. The freight was unloaded from the
Emir from New Orleans.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1892-01-08

Doctor" Well, my fine little fellow,
you have got quite well again. l was
sure the pills left for you would cure
you. How did you take them, in water
or in cake?"
Boy" Oh, l used them in my blow
gun"
The little fellow put the nasty, great,
gripping, old-fashioned pills to good use.
At most, all his internal economy need
ed was u dose of DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets. They are tiny, sugar coated
granules, easy to take, and are gently
aperient, or actively cathartic, according
to size of dose. AS laxative, only one
tiny Pellet is required.
The "Pellets" cure Sick Headache,
Bilious Headache, Constipation, lndi-
gestion, Bilious Attacks, and all de-
ranecments of the Liver, Stomach and
The "Pellets" are purely vegetable,
and operate without disturbance to the
system. diet, or occupation.
DR.. Pierce's Pellets are the cheapest
dill, sold by druggists, because they are
Guaranteed to give satisfaction in every
case, or their price (25 cents vial Ii
refunded. Can you ask moreP
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1892-01-08
What!

Have you not heard about it??
Well, am SELLING,
20 pounds granulated sugar for 81 90
Perfection corn best in the WORLD
for II IL cents per can.
3 pounds standard tomatoes at 10
cents per can.
Arbuckle's coffee % IL cts. Der poet.
Irish Potatoes % cents per bucket.
Best patent -four $l.40 per sack.
Toe S. THOMPSON.
The Grocer.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1892-01-08
A Sure Cure for Piles.

Itching piles are known by moisture
like perspiration, causing intense itch.
ing when warm. This form as well as
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding,
yield at once to DR.. Bosanko's Pile
Remedy, which acts directly on parts
affected, absorbs tumors, allsys itching
and effects a permanent cure. Scots
Druggists or mail. Circulars free,
DR.. Bosanko, 1923 Arch St., Philadel-
phia, Pa. Sold by W. B. Morrison
y Co.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1892-01-08

Lots now for sale in the Kirkpat.
rick addition in East Waco are high
and dry. They overlook the town
and are close to the centre of the town.
Call on p. G. Kirkpatrick, 605 South
Eighth street, and he will drive you
out and show them.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1892-01-08

If you want fresh oysters served III
tempting manner, call at the Wo-
mans Exchange, 113 North Fourth
street.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1892-01-08

Buy on Evans street, Waco addition
to Rockport. Blocks $400, of 20 lots
each. j. X. ANDERSON.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1892-01-08
For Sale.

One four room house and two lots
1909 Franklin street.
p. G.. SMITH.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1892-01-08
San Antonio ana Arkansas Pass

SOUTH ROUNDING. 80. --NoRTH BOUND no II
Lv Waco at a. m. Arrives 1l;e2 p. m.
South Bound freight which will carry pas :
engers. leaves Waco at 1245p m.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1892-01-08
H. d r.
w. k. owl

W. k. OWENS. Ticket Agent
Under Pacific Hotel Block. Opposite Postofsss
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-25
FROM ROUND ABoUr Us.

Az special election Ausley voted 81. 900 in
bonds TO ouud system OF water works.
Rev. DIR. krum OF the Schuyler Episcopal
church has received n call TO the rectorshlp
at Galnesville. Tex.
Because Of President Harrison's defeat
John Trompen OF Hickman will 30 without a
collar for at least four years
The machinery for the Gcriug mill is being
hauled by team from the railroad and will be
placed In position as soon as possible.
G.. Il. Bentley OF Schuyler has purchased
5000 sheep at Big Sprlug and Is taking them
to his farm two miles east uf Schuyler.
While husking corn, FRANK Cochran OF
Table Rock stuck his husking peg too near IA
horses hind leg, and now Is laid up with a
broReu-arm.
The Chester Herald has charged politics
aud owners. G. II. Bedell iIde pendent, has:
retired anu has been succeeded by Redline
Bros, republicans.
A firm of contractors at Sutton has begun
work Mt Mead TO furnish tho Uniou paciiol
10000 cubic yards of burnt clay ballast
The same firm has Just completed 100, ,OOO-
yard contract for the B. X NJ. al Atlanta,
Utica and Sutton.
Children PLAYING with matches around thcj
Darn oil John Mason, near Utica, caused thc)
obstruction OF the barn, graneries, corn'
cribs, hay and straw. Tho amount of the'
loss TO MIR. Mason Is considerably rs oil his
wheat, oats, corn ana hay were destroyed.
All his stock was rescued
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-25
cLEvsLAND,s sFLEcrIoN.


How 1t VIII Affect tho British Manufac-
turers.
When the news reached England that MIR.
Cleveland was to be the next president OF
this country and that tho democratic party
was likely to have control of both the house
OF representatives ana the senate, a repre-
sentative Of the Bradford Observer was sent
out TO elicit the views OF somo OF the Brad
ford manufacturers as to the effect tho
change Ia the American government was
likely to have on the wooen industry
OF England. The general feeling seems TO be
from pcrusal OF the published accounts of
the interviews, that the immediate effect of
The democratic victory will not be beneficial
TO the export trade OF Bradford, on account
of the caution with which dealers in goods
and wool will transact business IN cOnse-
qnence OF their Ignorance of the extent and
character OF the impending tariff changes
Sir Henry Mitchell (of the firm of Mitchell
Henry " Co., which has very considerable
American trade) thought that for the present
there would just DO a hand-lo.mouth trade.
Americans would need clothes just the same
bnt tho importers would be very cautious In
creating stocks. Eventually, however, he
added, "a reduction in tho tariff will In.
crease business with America especially in
raw material; the impression is that the
now tariff will mean free wool aud n simple
al valorem duty to protect the American
manufacturers against tho lower cost OF
sum up the position, that tho change of gov
ernment of America will givo us a moro
hopeful feeling, but the immediate effect will
be TO check the export of goods to America
until the importers there know what duty
will have to be paid Oh them.n
Similar views to these were held by most
OF the others. One gentleman, however,
went so far as to say that he
would have preferred that Mr.. Harri-
son had been reelected, for the result
as 1t was could not but upset British trade
with America generally. lie did not an
ticipato any great change IN the tariffs, and
regretted that a cause should have arisen to
dtsouiet trade. He added that at the pres
ent time I'VE are doing as we'll as we can do,
and any alteration could not do us good and
might Go harm.n
Consular returns in reference to the Brad
ford trade with America, according to the
same paper, show that the figures for Octo-
Der tail very little short of those for Sep
tember 1t is notable fact that, although
the exports fell off considerably both in
quantity and value immediately after the
passage of the Mckinley Dill, they have con-
tinued to increase ever since and are now up
to the maximum ever reached.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-25
COLD WAVE COMING.
Severe Storm Approaching at the Ra
Thirty Miles Pcr Hour

Severe Storm Approaching at the Rate of
Thirty Miles Per Hour.
The storm noted in Wednesday morning. S
weather reports as having its center in AL
berta, had moved last night to Central Colo
RADIO. BY 10 p. IN. Captain Hunt. the local
forecast official of the weather bureau, was
OF tho opinion that severe blizzard threat
ened this section. High winds, blowing from
sixteen to thirty miles per hour from the
Rockies TO the Mississippi, were reported,
and general snow had set in over tho
country northward. Temperatures dropped
rapidly in the rear of tho storm center. Way
up In Calgary. in the British POSSESSIONS
the mercury registered l0o at last nights S
observation and tho maximum tomperatu re
during the day was %. Cold wave signals
were ordered up at North Platte at 9 D. m
and tho chilly wave will probably strike
Omaha this forenoon.
The signal service prediction of Wednes-
day for fair weather with tlurries of
snow for THANKSGIVING day was fully
verified, but owing to IA slight and uncx-
pecled change i'll the temperature the light
snow changed to slect and continued TO fall
for u couple of hours. The result was that
the streets and sidewalks were one solid
mass of thin ice. Walking was difficult and
riding little worse. for the motor cars only
made a stagger at moseying along and were
frequently laid out. Plenty of sand spread
along the tracks, especially on the grades,
enabled the cars to resume their regular
schedule after short delay. Along about
IL O'Clock the wind changed from southwest
to northwest and the precipitation ceased,
owing to the sudden change in temperature.
The present cold wave will not last more
than day or so, as fair ana warmer weather
is reported from beyond the mountains.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-25
CAUSED BY THE SLEET.

Motor Trains Become Unmanageable, ana
conductor Is Badly Hurt.
A serious accident occurred at Tenth and
Mason streets about 6:30 O'Clock last even
ing, and one man is now lying at his home
seriously injured.
At the time Of the accident three motor
cars were ascending the hill just beyond the
south END of the Tenth street viaduot On
account of the sleet on the tracks the first
motor slipped and ran back, crashing into
the one behind it. Conductor II. Mahan
was standing on the rear end OF his car and
when the crash came he was thrown back
wards onto the tracks and was run over by
the car behind him. He suffered a com
pound fracture of his right ankle besides a
number Of severe bruises.
The force of the first car as 1t sped down
the grade was enough to smash the entire
front of tho second train, besides knocking
it from the track. The third car was fol-
lowing closely and was unable to stop before
Mahan was struck A messenger was sent
TO police headquarters and the patrol wagon
and DR.. Somers answered tho call. Quickly
the injured mans injuries were temporarily
dressed ana the police wagon conveyed him
to his homo az 209 South Twentieth street,
where he was resting easily at midnight.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-25
NOT TINE AT HASTINGS.
Grand Island Gives the Queen City Boys
lnrl Kun.

Grand Island Gives the Queen city Boys IL
Hard Run.
HASTINGS, Neb., Nov. 4.-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. Hastings college de-
feated Grand Island college in a hotly con-
tested game of foot ball 30 to l6 this after
noon before fair sized crowd at Coles
park. The Grand Island team was a little
the lighter, but averaged Il little older than
tho Qaeen City boys. On the other hand
while the Grand Island team made most of
its gains by the wedge, Hastings running
was feature. The trst half closed with the
score 10 to In favor of Hastings,
Grand Island making the first touch
down, followed by n touch down for
Hastings, aud an enforced safety made by n
kick from center by DUNCAN, Hastings
center. On Hastings side tho touch downs
were made thus: Knapp, B; Barrett, 2,
and Aitchison 1.
Knapp's lodging was superb, Guyer
blocking well and Aitchisou making u
sevenJy-yard run without finger being laid
on him On the side Of Grand IslaEd
Soetans' running was good, as was Pills
bury's, but Its team evidently didn't know
what to expect the simple crlsscross COM
pletely outwitting them. E'oltz made two
touch downs and Soetan one.
Both teams are well satisfied with the
contest which was ended without casualty
and with the best of humor.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-25
OTHER GRIDIRON CONTESTS.

Rough and Tumble Game ut Kansas City
Between Kansas and Missouri.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov 4.-The foot ball
elevens of the state universities of Kansas
and Missouri battleu for supremacy at Expo
sition park today before tho largest crowd
that ever witnessed foot ball game in this
city. There were present Z, 800 people, about
aquarter OF whom were students from the
Two universities. The game was an exciting
one, Kansas winning by the narrow margin
of s points, the score standing at the finish:
Kansas, -; Missouri, 4. The features of
the play were the fine running and interfer-
ence of the Kansas team and lhe superior
bucking of the Missouri men. The game
was very rough one, principally on the
part of the Kansas eleven. Three Missouri
men wero disabled, one, Quarter Back An
derson, being carried from tho field with "a
broken shoulder blade
Tho game settles the intercollegiate cham
plonship for which the state universities of
Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska have
been competing. The Kansas team has won
all OF Its games. Missouri and Nebraska are
tied for the place and their game next week
will settle the respective Standing.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. 2i.-The foot ball
game between the Louisville Athletic club
eleven and tho Sewanee university team re-
suited In q tie score of q to D.
DENVER Colo, Nov. "A This afternoon
5000 people saw tho Denver Athletic club
defeat the School OF Mines foot ball club OF
Golden, Colo. by score of 46 lo 4.
PHILADELrHIA, Pa, Nov "a. The Univer-
slty Of Pennsylyania defeated Wesleyan's
eleven today by score of "A to o.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Nov. 2i.--Two thousand
people witnessed the foot bail match between
the University OF Wisconsin and the Evans
ton university team. The game was excit-
ing, the Madison boys being victorious by
the score OF 20 %.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. 24 Foot ball
Washington university, 8; Pastime Athletic
club. 3.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 24-Foot ball :
University OF North Carolina "a, Vanderbilt
university o.
DETROIT Mich, Nov. 24.--Mlchigan Ath-
ietic association against the Pullmans of Chi
cago, tie game.
CHAMPAIGN, H., Nov. 24.-Footoall Uni.
yersity OF Illinois IS, Chicago university II.