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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

Rev. .. Conley, OF the Jenner y Roads
Circuit Of the United Brethren Church. died
at his home in Benson, Tuesday morning.
Rev. Conley has been preaching for nearly
forty years. he was sixty-six years Of age,
and Is survived by his wife and several chill
n-ars
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

On the first page OF this issue will be
found the new fee bill, passed b. the legisla-
ture and approved by Governor Pattison. It
makes many material changes in the fees of
Justices and Cansiables and is OF interest to
the public in general.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

We tender our unsolicited sympathy to
the editors of the Fedetfs and all 9th
er Democrats who have been signing for a
return Of the good old days when the mem
bers Of that political organization held mass
meetings in the Court House
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

George Lohr, a prominent resident Of Con
emaugh township, died last Monday. He
was one of the oldest residents Of that sec
ton Of the county. having reached the ad-
vanced age Of seventy years. He leaves a
large family connection.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

From the above il viii be seen that the
vital question is, did tie p3tsF rate The Revub
EcaR ticke; al the lat geserh election. If he
did not, he cannot vote at the Republican
primary, except as provided for in the above
quoted rule The members of the county
committee cannot be too careful or cautious
in this matter. Every Republican who is
qualified TO vote must be freely accorded the
privilege bat the rules must not be violated
by allowing members Of other parties to
vote, even If they do offer 10 swear to support
the ticket nominated.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21
A DMINIsTRATOR's NOTICE.

Estate OF Z p King late Of Middlecreek town
ship. decd
Letters Of ad ninistratiOn on the above estate
having been granted - the undersigned By the
pr Jper authority. notice i hereby given 70 all
pesols indebted 70 said estate % make immedi-
ate pay menf- and those having claims against
the same viii present them duly authenticated
for settlement on saturday, July 5, lss8. Al the
late residence Of decd
CHAS. ?. KING,
Administrator,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

If the Democrats keep on at the present
rate there will not be a corporals guard of
them left by the time the fall election rolls
around.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

Mrs. Polly Snyder, widow Of the taie JeTe.
Snyder, died al the home Of George Spang-
Ter, in Somerset township, Thursday, aged
about Sd rears.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

" The Kansas Cyclone Hon. N. Y. B.
Bennett, viii address g series Of Prohibition
meetings in this county as follows; Meyers
dale, Tuesday evening, June 20th; Berlin,
Wednesday evening, June 2lst; Somerset,
Thursday evening. June 22i, on the public
square. He is worth walking % miles to
hear. 50 il Is said.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

The Republicans viii elect two and the
Democrats one County Auditor this fall,
and Republicans will vote for two at satur
days primary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

Miss Mary Kooser, eldest daughter Of F.
J. Kooser, Esq, accompanied By Misses
Oberg and Palmquast, two Swedish ladies
who are engaged as teachers in the Balti-
more College, at which Miss Kooser has been
a student for the past two years, arrived
home last week
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

Henry C. DAngss. a Johnstown saloon
keeper, was thrown from his buggy Wednes-
day morning, at Kring' station, this coun-
iy' N front Of fseight train on the Somer-
set & Cambria road, aud was instantly kill
ed Danges and a friend, George Field,
were oat for drive aud as they approached
the railroad the horse took fright al a pass
ing train and became unmanageable.
When the tram was almost past the horse
made a sudden plunge, upsetting the vehi-
Gle, throwing both men under the train.
Field escaped With slight injuries, while
Danges was literally ground 10 pieces.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

J, G. wikraHi, familiarly known Gs
Tabby," OF Rocs sO0s. . freight conductor
on the B. & o. road, had both legs cut of
Tuesday morning under the eSbooss OF has
train in the conuelisgille yards. He vas
standing on the gas pipe which passes under
the car and when he made a leap TO get on
to the platform OF the car the pipe broke.
he fell on the rails and was run over by the
caboose which was following. Both legs
weze crushed and almost severed from the
body. kCe both have since been amputsted.
Without is single man. lie is twenty
nine years Of age
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

Or. John Lowman, the prominent and
well-known Johnstown physician, died at
his home in that city Friday morning, aged
seventy-six years.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

Principal Martin, Of the Ursina schools, is
an applicant for principalship OF the Con-
nellsville schools.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

Mr.. Charles f. Stanton, Of ofStanton's Mills,
this county, and Mss Ida B-yndt, Of Indi-
ana county, we're married last evening al the
home Of the groom's brother, Mr.. William
Stanton, at Siantoa's Mills, Rev Alshouse,
OF the StoyestowD Methodist Church oticiai-
ing
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

Childrens Day exercises were held sun
day evening IN the Lutheran, Disciple and
United Brethren Churches.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

NJ. John O'Connor and family, Of St.
Mary's. Kansas, who have been the guests of
Mr.. o o'Connor's mother-Mrs. Joha O'Con-
nor, Of Jeaner township, for the past two
weeks, returned home Thursday. Mr..
O'ConnOr was born aud reared in this coun-
tv and removed to Kansas in Is7L
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

Miss Mary Graybill, a missionary lately
returned from India, viii speak in the
Disciple Church, Sunday evening, June 25th.
All are invited Sac viii talk to women
only in The afternoon of the same day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

Michael Connewsy has been appointed
postmaster at SOmerfield, this county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

Rev. Domer. of the Evangelical Church,
this place, is attending the annual Ministe-
rial Convention OF that denomination at
Adamsburg. Cambria county. this week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

Mrs. Daniel sipe, notice Of whose critical
illness appeared in last weeks HERALD, died
at her home in Jenaer Y Roads, Tuesday
morning, the cause Of death being con-
sumption. She Is survived by her husband
and four children. The deceased was about
forty-fve years Of age.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

In re-estGte OF Josiah P Meyers late OF Lincoln
township deed
Letters Of administration on the above estate
having been granted 70 the undersigned by the
proper authority, notice j. hereby given 70 all
persons indebted 70 said estate % make immoii-
ate payment. and those having Gains against
the same viii present them duly authenticated
for settlement on Friday. the liih day Of July
ls93, Al the late residence Of decreased.
JOSEPH +. MEYERS
Administration
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

At intervals OF six weeks for the past year
the Pittsburgh papers have published fake
stories. written al C0nnellsville, concerning
the reappearauce Of murderer Bill Pritts
among his old haunts in the moonshine
country. The stories 90 on to describe how
Pritts friends in the mountains have rallied
to his support. armed with squirrel rifles,
and viii resist to the bitter end the approach
OF officers Of the law. In fact they predict
SET battle and much blood shed in case an
attempt is made TO capture the willy old
mOoashiner These stories are all bosh.
The truth is that every time Sheriff Good
has received intelligence regarded as reliable
concerning Prius movements he has made
an eiiJrt TO capture him and he has always
had the support o: the people Of that neigh
hood, who are jest as anxious 10 hand
Pitts over to ja-t.es as the officers are.
A gentleman from that section ofthecoun-
ty, in Somerset Saturday, said thar Pritis was
undoubtedly at his home on III E Fayette
county side Of the mountain and that he
expected TO see him Sunday, but no. at
church.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

Judge Longenecker Is confined TO his
home At Bedford by a bilious attack.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

Ex-Judge Shaver has three acres Of his
farm, in Quemahon.ng township, planted
with strawberries this season, and il they
turn out as anticipated, he will have several
hundred bashels OF that delicious fruit
Most OF them viii be shipped TO the Johns
town market
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

Newton, Kan, boasts of man who claims
that his wife is better cook than his moth
er ever was.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

Forthe life of Us We can't see what Som
erset county Democrats have to fight about
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

We are frequently asked the question and
have been written TO by a number of the
members of the Republican County Commit
tes, as to whether a person who voted the
Democratic ticket al the last general cleo
ton, but WHO viii promise to vote the tick
ct nominated at the Republican primary, Is
qualified voter at said primary? For the
benefit Of our correspondents and others,
we quote the following from the rules gov
erning primary electionsof Somerset Coun-
iy
rule IL Il shall be the duty of the
Election Board 10 organize as directed in
Rule ;, and shall keep The pollsOpen till sew
en- o'clock z. II. They shall hold and con-
duct the election with fairness and honesty.
permitting all Republicans 10 vote who yOt
81 the Republican ticket at the last preced-
ing general election and claiming to be Re
publicans, and Republicans who were pre-
vented from voting by reason o. absence
from home Or sickness. or who have arrived
a the age of twenty one years since the last
election, or minors who are known 10 be Re
pnblicans and viii bs Of age before the next
general election. Depriviug no one whom
they know TO be Repuolican Of the privi-
lege Of voting. out allowing none whom
they know or have reason 20 believe are not
Republicans. 10 vote.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

Miss Emma Elsb, the l7-year-oid daughter
Of Joseph and Christina Fash, Of fStoyestovD.
died Friday SftercO0n at the residence Of
William l. Ream. in J0hnstown- Miss Esh
bad been visiting in JohnstoWn FOR several
weeks and Sunday a week ago she and 3
gentleman friend drove to StOyestoSn and
returned Monday. Shortly after her return
she took sick and her lness developed ty
phoid fever, which resulted IN her death
Iuterment took place al Sioyestown, sunday
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

Candidates for votes at the Republican
primary are on the home stretch.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

LientensE. Charles Taymen, Of The L. S.
Army, arrived in town Monday noon and
xal sfeLd same tiplezt the home Of his
father, Mr.. Davis rayu-sa, at Evansville,
and visiting with other Te,zliyas md friends
in and about Somerset. l. TsyIan has
Just completed a postgraduate course al tue
Military School, AZ Leavsnworih. Kansas.
snd anticipates an assignment al Philadel-
phiA. His regiment is al present stationed
in Ariz1=S. Ms. Tayman, who has been
spending the pa; few months at the home
Of her parents at Media, Pa, Joined her
husband in this place yeslerdsg morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21
THE PRIMARY.

The Democrats Of the county have had
several vigorous campaigns Of recent years,
bur Saturdays primary must occupy the Po-
sition Of being the most yiciOusly and hotly
contested in the history OF that party. If the
conduct of the enemy in this borough can
be taken as an index Of what occurred at
the thirty-nine other VOTING places in the
county, the day was marked with more
quarreling, back biting and wrangling than
any previous primary. Both factions had
been actively engaged for weeks in canvass
ing the county. Both claimed to have the
bestowaI of the federal patronage in their
hands, and the one claimed that a change Of
leadership was necessary in order that the
Democracy OF the county might assume the
proud position TO which she is entitled
among the other counties Of the Common
wealth. On the eve Of the election both
sides were confident of victory and
both went into battle in the morn
ing determined to make a winning fight
Democrats who have not taken any interest
in politics outside Of voting for years were
early abroad with "a chip on their shoulder"
ready TO pick quarrel with their nearest
neighbors and closest personal friends in
case they did not agree with them as to who
should be Chairman of the County Commit
tee. The day was marked with frequent
quarrels, but no blood was shed. Early in
the evening the anti -Cofiroth- Harrity Demo
Gratis discovered that the battle was lost and
that the atmosphere OF their homes was
more pleasant than that Of the streets, where
the yictors were celebrating their victory.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21

The kramer or oil City wagon is sold by
J. 3. H0LDEKBkUM.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21
THE oONyESTioS.

TIE tpNN EH AluAs
The convention met in the cou-t room at
two o'clock Monday afternoon. Chairman
John called the body to order and read the
credentials of the delegates. Excepting the
borough Of New Centreyille, every one OF
the fourty precincts in the county was rep
resented. A motion prevailed admitting
two representatives, from that precinct and
the convention had full representation, a
hitherto unheard of thing in the history OF
local Democratic politics.
Gen A. II. Coifroth and George Grof OF
Confluence, were placed in nomination for
permanent chairman OF the Convention.
The Grof men insisted upon an open vote be
ing taken, but the Chairman held that the
custom and usages of the party in this
county called fora secret ballot, aud it was
accordingly held. The ballot resulted in 50
votes for COffroih and > for Grof. During
the progress OF the vote question was rails
ed regarding the right Of the gentlemen
from New CentreviIle having right TO vote
Chairman John refused to entertain q mo
ton, holding that the question had been de-
cided when the delegates were admitted.
This ruling brought on what promised to be
an ugly discussion, but it was quickly cut
of By the prompt business methods Of the
Chairman. An effort was then made to have
the opposition bolt the conveution, but
wiser counsel prevailed and only one or two
rielpvafes left their seats
DIR. Ritter, of Meyersdae and Abraham
Wilson, of Stonycreek, were elected Vice
Presidents ofthe Convention, Geo. Grof, Of
Confluence, having refused to be voted for.
The temporary Secretaries, J. NJ. Oats, wa
was knocked out for the Meyersdale post
Office, Charles F. Uhl, Jr., snd Z. o. Kooser,
Esq, OF Somerset, were continued.
Upon assuming the chair Gen. Coffroth
gave his pantaloons hitch or two as though
he wanted time TO get his breath after the
high honor that had just been bestowed upon
him. He reminded the members of the
convention that when be had presided in
the same capacity one year ago ne had pre-
dicted :he election Of Cleveland and Steven
son. This statement was greeted with long
continued applause. Continuing, the speak
er said: 4" 1 have been 50 misrepresentei
throughout the county that have decided
TO break my life long eEstoR and for the
first time read speech" sui,ing the action
10 the word he drew several sheets Of man.
uscript from his pocket aud proceeded to
lsud the National and State administration.
Then he administered scsthing rebuke 70
those who had attempted to create disorder
in the ranks Of the party and concluded by
inviting all Democrats to unite in presenting
a bold front to the common enemy of their
TRrty. The address was punctuated with
applause and ct its conclusion the Chair an
nounced that the next thing in order was to
elect County Chairman. The names of
Frank John and A. L G. Hay, Esq, were
Again an effort was made for a
rire VOoe vote but the secret ballot prevail
ed, on vote of the convention. Only one
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21
F5r Da'q-se % he Sasr ooarni1m
F5r D.iega.efo ae S1,e C0aT.n.io1.
y. c. Lo1c7y,
Of S9msycf Borough.
A DMINIsTRATOR's NOTICE.

Subject % the decision Of the Republican PHI
mary Election 70 be held saturday, June
2irh. ISIS.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-21
4 DlnNIsTRATOR,s NOTICE-
EXECUTCR'S NOTICE.

ksJate of Carrie Ross. late Of stoneyc-eek town
ship, Somerset county. Pa, deed
Letters lestamentary en- the above estate hav-
ing been granted 20 the undersigned by t.e prop-
erauth0-ly. I0lice is hereby given 70 az persons
indebted 20 said estate 20 make immediate pay
ment and those having claims against the same
VIII present them f1rset-lerEeut duly autbcntici-
ted. on or before saturday. July Sth. 1s9.
AZ the late residence OF deceased
NM. p. ROSS
Executor OF Carrie Rass. decd
The morning call., 1893-11-07
Gl1ouls of Journalism.

young People and the Newspaper"
was the title of the next paper, which was
written and read by Mrs. Lille ]. Mar
tin. The speaker thought that young peo-
pie should read the newspapers, if they
are to be fitted to live in the world. for the
educational value of good newspaper is
very great.
Mrs, Martin then went on to quote from
an English paper which denied the brutal
horrors that preponderate in some of the
American papers, saying they were evil
IDENTIFY written to allow the readers TO en-
Joy to the full each turn of the screw OF the
rack on which the murderer places his vic
tins, and every agony OF parents who still
love the children whose evil deeds are
made all too public. For an eDterprising
editor d. home has any privacy, no feeling
of the heart any sanctity. The sins and
suffeIings of One-half the world are to fur
nsh the delight of the other.
The speaker was of opinion that with
some of our papers. deieriorating in the
direction of the Police Gazette. we cannot
but acknowledge sorrOwfully that there is
some Justice in the English criticism. In
closing Mrs. Martin said that the problem
of how TO ameliorate the sensatlOnalism Of
some of our papers was one worthy the at
tentiOn of every newspaper man, FOR the
boy or girl who grows up, In our day and
generation, without free access to good
newspaper, will certainly miss the most
important instrumentality for self-knOwl-
edge and for knowledge of mankind"
The morning call., 1893-11-07
THE PIONEERS SOCIETY,".
An Amendment to the Bylaws Elk.
cites Preliminary Discussion.

The monthly meeting OF the Society of
California Pioneers adjourned last even
ing out of respect to the memory OF the
late Alexander Montgomery soon after
converting. The original motion to that
effect was made by DR.. Simpson of Ala
media and was supplemented by eulOgis-
tic speech by w. F. Swasey.
Before adjournment an amendment to
section 2 of the bylaws was submitted,
and provoked some discussion, which is
likely to be carried on at the next meeting.
The amendment provided that any one
stricken from the rolls might be reinstated
as Il life mem Der on payment of 500, to go
to the relief fund. This provision obvi-
ated the usual initiation fee and the test Of
being voted upon by the members.
1t was vigorously opposed by Alexander
Won Schmidt, who thought members
should be voted on and that it was danger
Gus to leave their election in the hands Of
six directors. The present board would no
doubt act satisfactorily, but the privilege
was too responsible TO be made a preroga
tive of this and all future boards Mr..
Won Schmidt said he understood there was
disposition to let in a few gentlemen who
would like to come in but did not want to
be voted on. He, for one, deprecated any
such back-door admittance to the society.
The meeting adjourned to Thursday next
at 80 Z. NJ.
The morning call., 1893-11-07
The GilmOur Shame.

Miss Sarah ID. Hamlin was then intro
duced, and as a kind of text for her re-
marks read TWO letters which she had just
received, heartily approving the move
ment in hand and somewhat severely
scoring the newspapers OF the present
time. Miss Hamlin said that in making
up the list OF speakers for this
occasion the committee had been care
full not to include any newspaper
women, as it wanted TO present the
subject from the outside entirely
II was their desire to speak of the papers
as they appear to the discriminating pub
lie, not as they appear to the business
mana ger, the editor or the reporter. The
immediate cause of the movement IN this
city. Miss Hamlin said, was the manner in
which the papers generally had treated the
dreadful case of Addie r. GilmOur, and
she believed this TO be the first move of a
rising tide of indignation which would
sweep over the country.
"1 have the highest respect for the enter
prise, the broad scope and the power Tor
good of the newspaper of to-day" she de-
clared. Our aim Is Only TO make il better,
not 10 lessen its influence nor limit its pos
sibilities. We all enjoy its legitimate
news, its fine editorials, its wit--eyery-
thing that Is good In 1t, but we regret TO
find so many columns given up to details
of crimes and scandals and to advertise
ments which cause seIf-res pectIng men and
women to hang their heads in shame. To
me it Is a dreadful thing" concluded Miss
Hamlip, that newspaper men, blessed
with talents which fit them to hold al0ft a
torch to guide their fellow creatures
toward the attainment Of all that is high
that torch as beacon 10 lead uncertain
feet aStraV"
The morning call., 1893-11-07
A Pathetic Story.

After Mrs. Spencer's paper the presi-
dent introduced Mrs. Louise Humphrey
Smith, a well-knoWn elocutionist. stating
that she would read a paper from the
Outlook" entitled Liberty and Its Sc
QueI." The paper might have been de-
scribed as a touching little story of the
desolation and misery which fell upon the
innocent members of humble home
through the exaggerated accounts in a sem
satiOnal daily OF the shame and death of
one of the famlly-a girl not Is years old.
Read with taste and true feeling, as the
pathetic incidents we're yesterday after
noon, they excited and stirred the hear
ers, and there was burst Of applause as
the paper concluded with:
There is legitimate freedom of the
press which is the nations safeguard, but
it pries1Dot into graves. nor hounds SOr-
rowing hearts TO despair"
The morning call., 1893-11-07
Political Abuse.

Mrs. Ccrdelia Kirklaud's semi-humorous
paper. en- titled "CaDdor versus Partisan
ship" described the trials and tribulatiOns
of japanese gentleman attracted to San
Francisco by the coming Midwnter Fair.
This distinguished stranger, in his thirst
for information, had the misfortune to
purchase some one-sided political organ.
which heaped praise on its friends and
melted out unstinted abuse to its opponents.
The following day the gentleman from
Japan CHANGED to stumble upon paper Of
opposite views from his first informant
and in his despair at finding all his labor
iously acquired ideas respecting our politics
overturned was TEMPTED to ask. with
PLATE, "What is truth"
The distinguished foreigner, puzzled
by the contradictory utterances of political
partisans. has frequently been heard from
before in the works of well-known authors.
Mrs. Kirkland. however. introduced him.
as she stated. to bring an element of humOr
into Yesterday afternoons proceedings.