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The Portland daily press., 1893-02-21

It IS stated GQdC l0U,UUU SHARE pUUl i'll
Reading was organized few weeks ago
by a broker, who has been identified
with BIG movements in Reading, and that
this pool liquidated on Saturday. Dolan
and Shipley, Reading managers, are said
to have been in it.
The Boston Market.
BosToN, February 20.- The Boston
stock market had another whirl this
morning, which reminded habitues of
brokers' offices of the day preceding the
absorption of the Old Colony by the
New York, New Haven & Hartford.
There was this striking difference, how
ever. Then the quotations were rushing
upward Today they were downward,
with an emphasis on the "down,' too.
The situation was the result of the re-
cent attack on the Reading. At the
opening Reading sold at 80 1-2, drop OF
6 is points, while Boston & Maine, its
New England ally, dropped a clean five
points to ITO. New York & New Eng
land likewise was under the spell, and
showed a decline of 5 as to 35 IL on
common stock Other stocks, especially
the Industrials. have weakened in sim
liar manner The break was checked
toward noon, and the market becan
quieter.
The opinion among brokers is that
a general liquidation will follow. The
losses sustained thus far have fallen up
on professional speculators.
It is said that the Lehigh Valley will
pass it's April dividend, the first time in
it's history. 1t is alleged to have large
floating debt.
Another dispatch says: Reading goes
into receivers hands today and in the in
terests of Mcleod Philadelphia inter-
ests have all along prepared for this as a
last resort to defeat ]. P. Morgan.
New YORK, February 20.-The mo-
ment the Stock Exchange was open for
business this morning, huge blocks of
Reading were thrown on the market, and
inside Of twelve minutes the price was
hammered down to 81 points, making
the total decline 163 points. The scenes
at the exchange throughout the morning
were exciting. The halls were packed
by an immense crowd. On the hoor pan
demonium reigned. Around the Reading
post was wild struggling mass of panic
stricken humanity. Brokers jumped; !;
roared, yelled, gesticulated. The roar
arising from the Babel of scores of voices
exte ded beyond the walls of the build
ing and caused passers by to stop in
amazement 1t was a panic, brokers lit
orally tumbled over each other in their
wild eagerness to unload. Reading was
| thrown on the market in big blocks OF
from 1000 to 1900 shares at time and
snatched up at panic prices.
PHILADELPHIA, February 20.-Appli-
cation for receivership for the Reading
| Company was granted by Judge Dallas
HtlRds; late this afternoon. ter The application was
made by ex-senator Thomas G. Platt of
| New York as holder of the company's
third preference bonds. The receivers
appointed are A. A. Mcleod, president
| Of the company, Elisha P. Wilbur of the
| Lehigh Valley division of the Reading,
and Edward M. Paxson, Chief Justice of
the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania JUS
tice Paxson has forwarded his resigna-
ton as Justice of the Supreme Court to
Gov. Patteson. The receivers bond is
100000.
Terms of the Receivers Bill.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02
A Welcome Visitor.

Mr.. Jacob Cobaugh, Of Philadelphia, is
paying a pleasant visit to his relatives,
Messrs. George Cobaugh and George c. Iich-
ty, Of Somerset township, after an absence
OF thirty nine years. Shortly after Mr.. Co
bangh last visit he entered the employ Of
the North Penn'a r. r. GO. as freight con-
ductor, and remained in the service Of the
same company as one OF their most trust
worthy employees until the q day of Feb,
lSG5. While his tsain was running between
Bethleham and Philadelphia. at a point
near Landsdale station, he, as conductor OF
bis train, stepped on the engine for the pur-
pose Of giving orders to the engineer, when
suddenly and without moments warning
the boiler exploded, instantly killing the
engineer, fireman and three other mea. Mr.
CObaugh mirscuioGsly escaped with his lie
but lost the sight Of both his eyes. While
suffering the most ezcruciating pain he bad
the presence Of mind to give his last and fl
nal orders to the members Of the crew still
living at the same time debating a message
to his young wife in Philadelphia, telling
her that be was hurt but not dangerously.
although he was totally blind al the time
and has been ever since. His body, too. was
frightf1lly scalded, and a number of frsg-
ments OF burning cOal had penetrated his
fesh. Since that unfortunate morning Mr.
CObaugh has lived as happily with his fam
lily as have a majority OF the people who
enjoy all Of their senses.
NJ. CObaugh is now a man If sixty years
Of age. He IS six feet tall He is well post
ed on al the current topics Of the day and
discusses them inteiligentiy. He Is native
of Johnstown aud grew to mans estate in
that city. During bis boyhood days lie
made frequent visits to bis relatives fthe Co.
baugh family near Somerset To-day be
recalls many pleasant "reminiscences of hs
visits at that tine, and although deprived Of
his sight he very well remembers The beau
tiful scenery surrounding Somerset. After
an absence Of so many years Mr.. Cobaugh
feels highly delighted in the opportunity OF
visiting his friends and relatives. while they
regard his visit as 4 rare treat an hope thai
his visits may be more frequent in the fu-
ture.
Mr.. Cobangh was conveyed to Somere ei
by our good friend, W. II. Miller, Esq.
GEo. c. LIGHTLY.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02
Friedens Items.

Hay and grain are all stored away, await
ing the thresher. Hay is Only medium
crop. but grain is extraordinarily good.
Mr.. Harry Bender, the blacksmith, viii
soon be ready 10 take pos, ,ession Of his new
house.
Friedens is TO have is first mandatory
erected some time in the near future where
The material for the Keystone Fence Co.
such as piekets, wrappi ng wire, &c, will be
manufactured. This business has been
growing 50 rapidly that the Company can
not furnish enough material 10 fill their or
ders, and consequently a few young men Of
this place have decided to put upa building
and manufacture such materials as they
need 10 fill their orders. TIE Company has
already placed sn order for 2OO.0ee pickets.
The committee on Arrangements for the
Lutheran Reuaion has asked the Friedens
Sunday School to extend an invitation for
them to bold their reunion at the above
named place. 4 vote was taken and carried
by vote Of 70 I in favor Of extending an
invitation. If the committee decide to
come here again the harvest home pic mic
viii be postponed. The above named COM
mittee had rather decided to 90 70 Rock
wood, providing the bars were closed. They
only promised to close them part Of the day.
Ii looks rather bad that the Lutheran peo-
pie Of Somerset county can not attend re
union unless The bars are closed on that
day. If they decide TO come TO Friedens 1
viii vouch they vii not get drunk, unless
they bring il with them or take a drive
across the country some distance. Friedens
is strictly Temperance town and has tenn
peFaace people.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02
A Rov Swallows a Hornet.

A Beaver Falls telegram states that sun
day school pic ME was held near Wallace
Run last Wednesday.
There is nothing unusual in this informa-
ton, but something happened during the
day not down on the program.
Harry lockwood, Of Bridgewater, was eat
ing raspberry pie Just as he wedged an
enormous bite Of PIE into his mouth hor-
net alighIed upon il and Lockwood swallow
ed pie and hornet. As the fiery little insect
slipped down his throat it stung him on a
tonsiL The membrauous covering Of the
flesh made it possible for the bee to with
draw its hot little lancet, and AS lockwood
danced and screamed it applied its sting en-
ergeiically, as it slipped father down his
throat. Once upon the inside Of the grand
stand" the hornet started the brass band
aud there was for a minute or two some Of
the most stirring music ever heard. Young
lockwood yelled, a" I'm bii. I'm biz" and
every woman on the grounds cried snakes %
a panic ensued aud children and teachers
fell over each other in their effOrts TO escape
and give Lockwood room Finally some
body caught him and learned what was
wrong. BY this time the hornet was taking
arest. lockwood quieied down and after
eopious draughts Of milk felt well enough
to start for home.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02
suit Eor namagas.

A suit for damages that viii be Of interest
to liverymen particularly and 10 the public
generally viii be tried in the Sunbnry courts.
The particulars Of the case are taken from
the Daily Of that place John Holman Of
Delaware township, intends bringing suit
for damages against Allen Kremer Of
Watsoai0wn. Hoffman is a farmer and
lives al Sinking Springs. Several weeks ago
while returning home from Watsontown, a
runaway Team dashed into his buggy, re-
ducing Il 10 spliEteFs The buggy Was a
new one and cost $40 HoGmans horse was
injured by being pierced in the breast With
a broken shaft. The runaway team was
from Kremer's livery stable, and Hoffman
alleges that the horses have been in the
habit Of running away. The man who
hired the team says the hyeryman did not
tel him OF this habit aud that he thought
the horses were perfectly safe. Hoffman
viii claim damages for his buggy and horse
from Kreme- and viii base his claim on the
charge Of oonuibutoTy negligence
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02

Nathaniel Bl5ugh, of s,anion's Mills. has
purchased the Henry Biough farm, which IS
situated near Bring's station. on he s. & C
T. r, about two and One-balf miles south
Of Johns,own. He viii run truck farm.
Judge Longenecker has refused nes tri-
al and ordered judgment to be entered in
favor Of the plaintffin the suit of Hon. A.
J. coiborn vs. Somerset County. Mr.. Col
born had brought an action against the
county to recover S543.62 on contract en-
tered into with the county commissioners
TO collect several thousand dollars illegally
collected from Somerset County and retain
ed BY the State. The suit was tried at last
term Of court. when His Honor instructed
the jury 70 return verdict in favor OF the
plaintiff.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02

Paul VAIN. assistant supervisor Of trains
and engines on the Pittsburgh Division Of
The B. < 0. r r, was found dead in his
Office at the railroad station in Meyersdale,
Friday afternoon. Mr. Wshn was subject
TO epilepiic attacks and il Is supposed that be
was seized viii an attack Friday, and fall
ing forward on his face smOIhered TO death
before his condition Eas discovered. Tbs
deceased was forty-nine years Of age He is
survived by his wife and one daughter.
The funeral took plsce at Aeyersdale Sun
day. snd was conducted under the auspices
OF the Masonic fraternity OF that place A
large number Of railroad men from diff
ferent points along the line Of the B. & o..
road were present at the funeral. Among
the floral designs sent before the funeral TO
the home Of the deceased was one represent
ing an engine and eaboose. Il was very
handsome and attracted general attention.
Il wasssnt by Mr.. Wahn's railroad friends
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02

Prompt action on the part Of several gen.
tlemen at the Opera Honsc, Friday evening,
aveTted = serious coaalgration. 4 full
dress rehersal for the "Lather" entertain
ment was in progress when an oil lamp was
accidentally upset. In moment the lamp
became enveloped in flame and some one
close to il gave il a kick and al the same time
shrieked fire. The burning oil escaped
from the lamp and run rapidly over the
stage. An effort was made 20 extinguish the
flames with the coats OF several ladies and
gentlemen that we're hanging over the bAcks
Of chairs, when some one. with presence OF
mind enough 10 realize the danger threaten
ing, tore up the stage carpet and threw it
over the Burning oil and thus smothered the
fire to death.
Happily electric lights viii be introduced
in the Opera House shortly, when their will
not be a rsPititiOn Of Friday nights expert
ence.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02
The Pansy For August

Comes to US with its usual amount If
good things. Il never fails 10 do that A.
clever piece Of reading as any between is
covers, however, is the paper which concerns
itself with American Literature. Pleasant
mention Is made Of Louisa N. AlcotI, Mr..
Burne,i, Mrs. Whitney, and the author OF
the Wide, Wide World but the charm OF
the article for the readers OF this magazine
viii center about PaDsy and Margaret Sidney,
the young folks fsvoriies, and TO whom
when they look upon the good portraits
which accompany the article, il will seem
like greeting friends for whom they have
long been waiting "only Ten Cents" and
the Golden Discoveries" develop in interest
and the shorter stories define The pnrposs
for which they were written-to stimulate
the young people 10 noble aims and high
purpose The P. S. Society maintains il:
popularity with all. while it adds fresh in
terest 10 each mouth. Price, Sl.0O a year
10 cents number. d. LoTHRoP CoNPASY
Publishers, Boston.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02
Juror. for september Term.


The following named gentlemen have been
drawn 10 serve a jurors at the coming Sep
tembeF term Of court, beginning on he
fourth Monday:
GRAND JURORS.
Addison-Jonas Wicklow.
Allegheny-DanielF F. Sofbsr.
Black-Noah Pritts.
Brothersvalley-J. o. Ream-
Eikhek-Henry BTaDtier.
Lincoln-Nelson 5. Baker.
Meyersdale borough-W. II. Floto, J. W.
wasmuih.
Milford-John Harrah.
New Centreyille borough-Aaron VIII.
Northampton Ephraim Bowman.
Quemahoning-Ed. NJ. Glessner, Jacob A.
shaffsr.
Somerset borough-George Cunningham,
F. O. LiyengoOd, Russell Stewart
Somerset-F. F. Smith, s. C. Fox,
southamptOn-John L. Limerick, Henry
Delbrook
Summi;-Wiliiam Hefslo.
SOuthamptOn-Jesse Kennel.
Upper TGrkeyfoot-Michael Pullman, Hi
ram Faidly.
PETIT JURORS.
Addison-Jonas Tarney, Wesley Jeffries,
C. l. DeLanter, Francis Diehl, George Cra-
.ier, Joseph Bowser.
Allegheny-Francis Embert
Berlin borough-John Garman.
Brothersvallsy-C Hay.
Conemsugh-Moses W. Yoder.
Confluence borough-R. A. Walker, A. T.
Croft.
Elkliek-D. D. Hershberger, Jacob D.
SayIor Henry J. Christner.
Fsirhope-Jacob Camerer.
yefierson-Jerry Brougher.
Lower Turkey yfoot-Geo. W. Anderson.
Milford-Peier Koontz, Jacob S. Bark
man, Hiram Uphouse, George Sechler.
Meyersdale boEough-Harvey saylor.
orthamp;on-Samuel Mishler.
lockwood bOrough-PenrOse Wolff, John
Stein, VIM. A. Hoover.
Salisbury borough-Sam Mier.
shade-Chas. W. Lambert, David J. Mil
Ter, John Rhoads, o. W. Williamson.
Somerset borough-William B. Mier,
Frank Granger.
Somerset-Geo. A Thompson, Harrison
Bender, Jonathan Swank, John H. Zim-
norman, Daniel Maust. Joseph Auman.
Stonycreek-Zaoharias Lambert, Elmer
z spangler, Jonas NJ. Yoder, Abram VIII
son.
Stoyestown borough-Gideon Berkeybile
Summit-Charles Askey, J. W. Peck.
Ursina borough-Wilson Duh.
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02

Abraham Miller, q native Of this county,
was killed by strest car on Iron street,
Johnsiown, Saturday morning. He was a
teansier. employed by J. C. MoSpadden, the
wel-kaOwn street contractor. and was driy-
ing his team 10 his work He saw an ap-
preaching wagon and crossed the street di.
recily In front Of an electric car. The mo
terman bad not time to slacken the speed o;
his car and ran into the wagon. Mr. Miller
was thrown 70 the track in front Of the car
and the front wheels Of the car passed over
him before they could be stopped. His
body was terribly mangled and torn, and
his death was instantaneous. He leaves a
widow and six children. The deceased
was born in Coaemaugh township in March,
1856. His father, Christian Miller, died
about thirty years ago. His mother is siill
living at the old homestead
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02

On Wednesday, Willis Ream, a boy ten
years OF age son Of M Noah Ream. of
Paint township, fell of OF a cherry tree on
Mr.. Daniel Hofman's place, in the same
township breaking both arms and receiving
severe eontusions ON the face The boy was
picking cherries aud the limb on which he
was standing broke he fell about eighteen
feet lis sister, but seven years Oh and
brother, less than twelve years Of age, car
ried him 10 his home-half mile. Dr. La-
ther, Of Scalp Level, was Immediately sum
moned 10 administer treatment, and The
probabilities are the lad viii finally became
all right IL be sustained no internal injuries
although ii is feared he has, as he has since
been bleeding greatly from the mouth and
nose. The boys sufierings are yet very Sc
we're, but LIS entire recovery Is hoped for
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02

Jacob PhilliPpi, native Of this county.
died in The western Penitentiary, at Ale
gheny, Friday. The body was brought to
Upper Turkeyfoot township and inferred
Sunday in the presence Of large concoune
Of people. Phillippi was serving a twelve
years sentence on charge OF having set
IRE TO the barn Of a Fayette county farmer.
He would have secured his liberty in the
course Of a few months. The deceased viii
be remembered by many Of our older citi-
zens. He was the son Of local preacher
and for many years was regarded as Telig-
i0us enthusiast. Finally be d-iiled into bad
company and was accused Of all sorts OF
crimes. He was arrested and convicted at
one time on a charge Of stealing a hearse
from a Wesimoreland county undertaken
and bringing it 70 this county where he sold
it, He Was afterwards accused of horse
stealing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02
DIED.

PHILLIPPI.-Jsoob c. Phillips died July
2sth, 1895, aged O. years, months and /
day. Was buried at Nj Union burying
ground in Upper Turksyfoot township, SOM
erset county, Pa, on Sunday July Sgtb, al 8
O'Clock P. y. The deceased was born and
raised in sight Of the place Of his iuterment,
being son Of the Rev. George Phillippi one
Of the pioneers Of this township and noted
evangelist Of bis day. He leaves a wife two
daughters, one son, two brothers, four sisters
and a large circle Of friends 70 mourn. May
a kind Heavenly Father grant unto them
the consultations of his grace.
JSP.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02

Elsewhere in this issue will be found an
advertisements OF the MorEel Institute,
Johnstown. During the past year the at
tendance al this institution has numbered
between three and four hundred. The Nor
rel Institute is beautifully located in the
flood city, and young people Of this county
can not find more desirabie place 10 pursue
their educational studies. The Institute Is
provided wiki Commercial, Short Hand,
Academic, Music aad Art Departments, each
OF which is a separate school IN Itself Prof
Greer. one Of the principals Of the institute,
viii be at the PARK Hotel, this place, for the
next month, where ne viii be pleased TO
meet persons desiring to avail themselves OF
first-claas educational advantages.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02

The many friends Of Rev. Appleton Bash,
formerly pastor Of the Methodist Church,
this place, will be glad to learn OF the high
honor which vas conferred upon him las,
week, when be was elected Associate Presi-
dent Of Beaver College. Rev. Bash is at
present pastor Of the NJ. L Church. al Swiss
vale, Allegheny county. A. a meeting Of
the Board OF Trustees Of the College, DIR. T.
7. Taylor. President, recommended the
name of Rev Bash. TIE Trustees accepted
the Recommendation. Mr.. Bash viii re
sign bis charge in the near fGture and as
sume the responsibility Of Associate Presi
dent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02

There were very few unoccupied seats in
the Opera House Monday night, when Ms
Il. Z. Monroe told the story of - Luther and
the Reformetion.7 The lecturer was assist
ed by a large number Of young people,
dressed in costumes Of the 18th century,
who depicted the especially historic events
referred 20 by the speaker, and by a number
ofmost excellent stereo-eopic views illuStrat-
ing the subject The marching and singing
Of the young people was commended BY the
entire audience, as vas the scene represent
ing Luther bef5re the Imperial Court at
Worms. The dialogue in this scene between
MessEs Rupple, Uhl, Linton and Colborn,
who took the prominent eharaeter) vas OF
high order. TIE procession and song OF the
Nuns Is also worthy Of special mention.
To say that the audience was pleased, with
both lecture and entertainment, is express
ing it very mildly indeed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02

Attorney General Hensel has instructed
State Superintendent Of Public Instruction
schaefsr 10 disregard the number ''l3J' and
adhere 70 the old number, 20 in the act
relating 10 salaries Of COulty school Super
ntende1ts. The act Of 1898 contains an er-
ror in designating the counties in which
salary of not less than $500 shall be paid
The act OF 1873 provided that such counties
should contain 30 schools and it was in
tended that the revised act, the Attorney
General says, should No, be changed in iha
respect
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02

Miss Lou Barnett sister Of Mr.. Thomas
Barnett, the boot and shoe merchant Of this
place. and for the past few years member
of his family, died from the effects Of sur
eical operation in private hospital in Pitts
burgh last Wednesday night. The deceased
was afflicted with tumor and j. was for the
purpose Of having II remog, and thus pro
tracing her days that induced her to sub
nit to the operation, The operation was
known % be perii0us, with the chances OF
saving the patients life nearly al asainst
her. but Miss Barnett heroicaiiy prepared
for death and was ready to meet the dread
messenger when he came. She was about
forty years Of age and was great fayorite
in nle circles in which she moved The in
termeni took place at SeW Castle, Pa her
former home, Friday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02

Afier an investigation extending over a
per;od Of almost twoyeans. members Of town
council have had demonstrated 20 thei- sat
isfaction that s gravity system Of water sup
ply for this town is not 10 be had with tie
resources at the command OF council, and al
a meeting Of that body Saturday night It
vas decided to open negotiations with parties
looking towards drilling wells fo- the par-
pose Of asceftsining whether a sufficient
quantity OF water for S pumping system can
be obtained from that source L issn-
nouncei that q test well viii be drilled with
this object in view. The well il is said viii
be sunk at the expense Of the borough AID
viii be located at the foot Of the Taymsn
hilI, and in case supply Of water sufficient
to meet the demands Of the town is found q
reservoir viii be constructed on the summit
Of the bill.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02
Easy TO Manage.

The Cinderella Range is easy TO manage,
many other ranges are not. The construct
ion of the Cinderella admits Of plenty Of air
under the CRATE, which prevents It from
burning out, and every provision is made
for cleanliness. Examine it before you buy.
Sold by Jas. B. Holderbum.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-08-02

DR.. and Ms. J. ". Csroihers have as their
guests the DIS parents, Rev Martin CarOth-
ers and wife, OF Clinton county, Pa. Rev
Caroihers is 3 prominent minister Of the
Evangelical Association. and is al pFesen,
serving bis sixth o. seventh term as presid-
ing elder. His wife Is a native Of this eoun
ty and is a sister Of M Frederick Weller, Of
Sonaersp. toynshfD