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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17

Il appears that ha0ituals.T as men who
are constantly under the inf uence Of liquor
are denOminatei. are determined 10 aid the
local authorities in breaking up the habit Of
drunkenness on the streets OF this place.
The latest prosecution to be entered Is one
sgainst Constable William Gilbert, who is
charged on information of James Cooper,
with having furnished intoxicating drink 10
. man Of known intemPeraie habits. C0usia-
bic Gilbert Gains that he has been an officer
Of the Law for too long a period to be caught
violating Il in the manner alleged.
one thing IS certain, however that since
the crusade against babiluel Drunkenness on
the s.reais has been catered upon, it has d.
ulinished The number Of drunks 10 8 very
considerable extent
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17
Counterfeiters at LARGE.

a press dispatch from ConnellsvilIe, says
- The residents Of the northeastern end OF
the county bordering on Somerset county
are considerably excited over the presence
Of a gang Of connterfeiiers. Yesterday ST
Of fcoanterfeiting dies was found near the
residence Of Jacob Kooniz, in Springfield
township, by some school children. They
also foaad about sI0o in dollars and 50-cent
pieces Of the spurious egsn secTeted in a can
near the dies. The counterfeit coins glisten-
ed Ike genuine currency. The dies also were
bright. showing ths; they had been used re-
Gently.
This discovery Is taken as conclusive ev-
idence that the band of connterfeiiers that
has been flooding the southwestern part Of
Pennsylvania has its headquarters in Spring
field and sSliliek townships. OfHesrs have
been in search OF the coinackers in that
county for the last two months, bat no clue
could BE- obtained that would lead 10 their
discovery.
" Tie band OF oounterlei,ers Is supposed
to be composed OF the same men who have
been 'moonshining'' in Somerset county for
the past five years under the leadership Of
Bill Pritis. old man Hosteiler's slayer. They
have been making lots ofcounterfeit money,
and much Of Il IS roR in circulation in this
vicinity
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17

TEoof Jeaner townships foremost and
most venerable citizens died Saturday
night. The first 10 pas away was Benjamin
Kline. who az knOEa all over the county
IS . man Of sterling character. he Was en-
zzge1 IN the milling business for many years,
but for the past four or Eve years ne had
been al invalid his III health being altribut-
e % kick he received in the side from q
vicious horse number Of years ago. The
deceased is survived by bis wife, three dAugh-
;ers aud i've sons, ali Of whom are married,
except ihe youngest son
William Griffith. denoninaied New
Years Baiy' by his friends and squzint
ancss. in order to distinguish him from two
or three other Jenner township citizens bear
ing the same name. died late in the nigh; a.
bis home near S.zntO1's Mills. Mr.. Griffith
lad beea IN delicate health for number OF
years and his death was not unexpecied by
those acquainted uiih his coalition. He.
too. vas man Of the highest integrity and
was well known throughout the county.
He was eighty four years old His wife
and several children survive.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17
SnsolaICourt.


A special term OF court called for the trial
Of civil csses. convened at 10 O'Clock Monday
morning with judges Longenscker, Bieseck-
er and Hefiisy on the bench.
Shortly after taking his seat on the bench
Judge Longenscker handed down opinions
and rulings in the following cases:
In the case of the Hooking Coal Company
vs. S VI. Hamilton. the fading Of H. l.
BAer, Esq, Referee. was confirmed and tie
Prothonotary was directed 10 enter Judi sment
in favor Of the plaintiff for S52s7 81, with
interest thereon from Pad April lS92.
". II. Reiiz = Al vs. Abrsm Thomas
Rule to shoW oause discharged al the Gust
Of the defendant and an aiils writ OF Hgb
Fac and "a IA sor Costs awarded.
David Heinbangh IS W A Powelg-Mo-
ton for new trial refused and rule discharg-
ed
Harvey B. Tissue IS. John Hanna No
ton for new trial refused.
Road in Somerset and QueTnah0ning town
ship-Report Of viewers confirmed.
Commonwealth ys Zimmerman and Hay
Motion for a new trial and arrest ofjudg-
ment refused
At sepiembersessions, ls9s, J. l. Berkey
farmer Of Somerset township, was indicted
by the grand jury for divers violations Of the
Equor license laws. The case, for various
reasons, was continued for two terms znd Is
now SET for trial FOR the May term, which
commences on Monday next J. A Berkey,
Esq, at the time the prosecution was com
msnced was employed by the defendant.
On January Isl be was qualified as District
Attorney, 10 which office he had been elected
al the preceding November election. He
stated the fact Of his having BEEN employed
By the defendant 10 the Court and asked that
an Assistant District Attorney be appointed
specially to Try the case. Nhereupon the
Court appointed ex-Distr,ct Attorney L c.
Colborn.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17
Bar n-Raisinq.

The super-structure Tor large fraufe barn
was raised oa the farm Of our farmer and
preacher friend, Rev J. l. ". Seibert, Fri
day last. Rev. Se.bert Is the owner Of one
Of the hsndsonest and best farms in S0mer-
SET county II comprises something less
than 800 acres aud lies in Milford township,
close 10 the Somerset township line At an
early hour Friday morning neighbors for
many miles around gathered at the hospits-
Ole home Of their genial snd popular ne; gh-
Dor, ready TO assist him in the arduous Ia
bors Of the day. The contractor in charge
was Nr. Daniel Phiilippi and he had every
thing prepared for = saccessfal raising. Ev-
erything worked together for good until
about one O'Clock in the afternoon, when a
heavy rain storm which prevailed for some
time set in and delayed the work for several
hours, 50 much 50 that the finishing touch
es had to be put on the following morning.
The barn Is SKIS feet and is intended for
the use OF Rev. Ssiberts son. John H.
whom his father has given a pretty large
slice Of his valuable farm. but, Of course the
" old man fooss the bills for the buildings
that are being erected The dinner furnish
ed to those who participated in the missing
was one that they relished and enjoyed As
was the supper, which latter was served late
in the eve1ing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17
BIDS SUBMITTED.
Council No. Prepared to Let Con-
tract for Water Works.

Alta special meeting Of tie Town Council
/ held Saturday evening. for he PurPose OF
receiving and considering bids for the erec-
ton Of a system OF water works for this bor-
ongh. number ofcontractors and Tepresen-
izfiTes Of Bidders Were present. Perhaps
forty bids in all were submitted, two OF
ibree Of which were Tor completed system
and come within the resources Of the Dor
ongh. Other bids were received for particu-
iar portions Of the work contemplated
Another session Of the council was heid
Monday evening. at which contractors who
wert not present at Saturday evenings ses-
son, were given an opportunity to explain
their bids.
The bids submitted are for both gravity
and pumping systems. but We understand
that the former is entirely ont Of the ques-
ton under the surrey upon which the spec
i6eAtions were drawn. be opinion prevails
in some quarters. however, that gravity
system is sull feasible, and Efforts viii be
made TO demonstrate IT,
Different plans flr pumping systems we're
submitted. Several ofthem contemplate the
erection of pumping station at the mouth
Of Kimberly run, With reservoir on the
Tayman bill. Another eon:emplates drill-
ing wells at the base Of the Tayman hill,
from which a supply Of Eater can be obtain
e another eon5emplAles pumping water
from wells and springs al that point and
..-r1 .-.-. 49, --,rs..-,-r -,u-1rir- uafer
from Kimberly in The neighborhOOd Of high
bridge" on the Berlin road, to a reservoir on
Coal Hill, from whence 1t is claimed it can
be furnished b. gravity.
The meubers Of council from whom as
EXPRESSION was secured are not OF one mind
as 10 which if any Of the different systems
proposed shall be adopted. and it IS mani
fest that they are not prepared TO let = con-
tract az this time
Much has been accomplished by receiving
bids and getting expressions and ideas from
the experienced and practical men who have
been drawn here for the purpose Of looking
into the p.acticabiliiy Of Introducing sys-
TEN Of water works.
One member Of council IS enthusiastic
over the plan suggested 0y one engineer,
which coniemplaIes furnishing wafer by
means OF panping from drilled wells and
utilizing the same power for manufacturing
electric light for street Illuminating purPos-
Is. Il Is claimed that this system Is the on
" feasible one with the limited resources Of
the borough, and that its adoption viii re-
duce the price Of both water AID Light to the
minimum
Council have not yet had time TO digest
all the schemes submitted, bu, they viii in
al probability take definite action on the
matter in the near future.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17

The disposition that has always been man
ifested in certain well known quarters 70
defeat the expressed viii Of the msiority Is
again active and xii not lei the action Of
the school directors convention be confirmed
by the State Superintendent OF Public In
strnction without first throwing every posi-
be obstacle in the way.
TIE list Of directors present and voting in
the convention, as published in las: week S
HERALD, Is correct and there is no reason for
aupreheuding that the viii OF the majority
viii not be complied with and that Mr.
I Berkey viii not be commissioned County
Superintendent for the ensuing three years.
Monday. J. ". Cook. chairman Of the d.
reciors convention. received oommunica-
tion from the Department Of Public Instruc-
ton iuquiring the cause Of delay IN forward
ing the proceedings Of the convention Of
school directors in this county. NJ Cook
viii forward his report today. IN il lie vii.
state that lss directors were present and an
sEerei to the call of the roll, although the
roll prepared by the Secretaries Of the con-
vention contained the names Of lS9 directors,
Jere Siibaugh, Of Addison. not voting
As explained heretofore Mr. Siibaugh's :
name was placed upon the Secretaries roll
through brother member Of the Addison
board, announcing that he (silbAugh) was in
town.
The Secretaries Of the convention viii
certify that Mr. Berkey received % votes and
Mr.. Priits 93 votes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17

Chairman Johns. Of the Democratic CouE-
" Committee, has issued a cal for prima-
" elecuon to be he'd Saturday, June 18th
for the p1rpose Of nominating fuIl county
ticket TO be voted By members Of that parts
at the fall election A L. Kretchman, oi
Summii township. and William P Hay, oi
Jefferson township. have announced them
selves a. candidates for County Commission
er, and Henry Hsiiiey, Of Somerset borough
is announced as a candidate for Associate
Judge Tue hardest fight promises to be for
Chairman Of The County Committee Mr.
Johns viii be : candidate for reelection and
IL Is understood that A. l. G Hay, q repre-.
sentative Of the Young Democracy, viii
Be pitted ssaius; him. Il Is safe to predict
that the campaign wiii Be the NOS: interest
ing the Democrats Of tais county hsye ever
experienced.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17

Elijah King, one Of the best EuoEn oitizsns
Of Middiecreek township and an all-rouni
local Democratic politician, died very sud
dsnlya al his home Sunday morning. The
deceased Vas in his usual good health until
SATURDAY, when be was taken sick and sent
sor Dr. 4. D. Moore, Of New Lexington.
Sunday morning the Dr. called on him aud
did Boi ind his symptoms alarming, bui the
physician had not left nis side more than
halfaa hour when Toe PalieaI expired. Mr..
King viii be remembered Is The Justice of
the Peaoe before whom the mysterious JoL n
Roach appeared on ; quiet ssbbAth evening
81 the time excitement was running high
as to the Outcome Of the Nicely boys convic-
ton, and was sworn 10 a paper which he left
in the 'SqaiTes hands for safe keeping, and
which afterwards turned ont TO Be oOnfe=-
soin on tae paTt Of Roach that beazd TWO IN
named eOmpsnions we're the real mardesers
Of the late Herman UmbeTger. and that the
Nicely boys were unjusiiy convicted Of that
crime.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17
whois This Man !?

A Washington newspaper correspondent,
who has been ransacking the records in the
pension Office for the purpose Of writing up
fraudulent claims that have been detected,
tells the following story concerning 3 eli
msnt for pension from this county He
stated that lie had incurred disabling injury,
Of the nature Of a rupture, while in the ser
vice The records showed that be was
honorably discharged or account OF this
trouble. Nevertheless. suspicion was arOus-
ed, though everything seemed a straight as
possible. Mr.. d. !. Murphy, the present act
acting Commissioner Of Pension. went 10 see
the man. He was big, hearty looking fell
low. Though he answered all questions
satisfactorily, lingering doubt was sill
felt On investigation il was discovered tia;
the whole affair was a fraud The witnesses
who had endorsed the application had been
bullied and frightened into doing 50.
The ruth vas that the applicant had prov.
ed himself an srrant coward while in the ser
vice. One night be said to his terminates
that be would not stand up and be shot at
He even boasted to them Of the scheme
which be proceeded to pat intn practice
By an ingenious aTtifoe, which must have
cost him indescnbable agony, he produced
temporarily the appearance Of q frightfai
injury. When be exhibited himself to TIE
sugeons they were horrifed, and on theiI
recommendation be obtained his discharge
at once When be applied for pension, Be
fore going before the Examining Board OF
Physicians be rspesied The operation refer
red TO. again bringing about the shocking
condition described. They also we're deceiy-
cd and endorsed his statement. II the swim
die bad beea finally carried through he
would have got several thousand dollars n
arrears besides an allowance monthly for
hls."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17
IS THIS BLACKMAIL?
OR DID HIS REVERENCE COO IN
TO THE WRONG EAR?

Elder Robert II. Singer, Of the Disciples
Church, Is ccnfnedi IN the county jail await
ing the action Of the grand jury on a serious
1 charge preferred against him BY Mrs. Alice
Jehries. a married lady and member Of
the sane denomination, whose home is in
Addison. tbs county
Elder Singer was conducting 4 seTies Of
revival meetings in the Addison church
during the latter part Of April, and il was
during this time, when Mrs. Jeffrses called
upon him for the purpose OF securing bis
views in regard TO religious subject, that
the assault is alleged 10 have been made.
The information states that Singer subjected
his intended victim 10 brutal treatment and
afterwards attempted 10 secure a promise
from her that she would not reveal anything
that had taken place
An information was lodged against the
reverend gentleman = few days afterwards.
and he was capt ured al Lock Haven Pa,
where he was holding a revival meeting, and
brought here to jail.
Friday number Of Elder Singers snp-
]
to Somerset for the purpose Of giving securi-
" for his appearance at court. but they re-
turned TO their homes without securing his
freedom. II Is understood that bail viii be
furnished By his friends daring the present
week when be viii be released from jail.
Singer claims that the charge against him
was brought for the paTpose Of blackmail
and to iDjure his standing as 4 minister.
That al least four reputable persons were in
the house with Mrs Jsfries and himself at
the time the assault Is alleged to have been
committed, and that on the same evening
Mrs JefFries attended services in the church,
and the next day invited him to esn al her
home. a number Of persons familiar with
all the facts n the case believe firmly in e.
der Singers innocence and claim tina, be
viii have no trouble 10 establish !; when
permitted 10 do 50.
The prisoner takes his Imprisonment very
philosophically and from outward appear
ances does not feel his position as keenly as
one would naturally expec; minister OF
the gospel to under the circumstances.
Mtf1JeTS O. lAc 4l-5-4f4c1 Nc44ui-- 4-A-Aa1-
say that Elder Singer has not been in good
standing in that charch for number Of
years and that this is not the frst time that
charges affecting his character have been
made Hitherto he hAs escaped criminal
prosecution
Singer is a native Of Cambria county,
where be formerly followed the vocation Of
a blacksmith. Afterwards he became an
evangelist and s said to have been the
means OF bringing about many conTers-
ions" He has wife and eleven children
living al CAlif5rnia, Washington county,
this state.
The Indictment viii be laid before the
grand jury next week
Since his Incarceration Elder Singer has
been doing lit,le missionary work among
the inmates Of the Jail. 4 prayer meeting
was held Saturday evening and Sunday
morning the elder preached sermon.
4 letter was received here this morning
saying that Elder Singer is un4er bail fo-
his appearance at the Lycoming county
Court next September TO answer q charge
somewhat similar TO the one lodged sgainst
him by Ms. Jeffries.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Final Arrangements for the Sale of
Tickets via the B. & o. r. r.

For the benefit Of those desiring to attend
the Words Fair the Baltimore 4 Ohio
Railroad will sell Excursion tickets to CHI
cago and return, At all stations On IS line. az
low rates. Tickets will be on sale until No
vernber Isl, and viii be valid for return
journey until November 18th, 1896. They
provide for reduction Of p per cent below
regular rates. These tickets WiH be valid
only for continuous journey. Tickets a.
higher rates will De sold that will permit
holders one stop over privilege going and
returning.
Pullman accommodations may be reserv-
ed in advance Of journey. For rates and in
formation apply 20 nearest B. & o. Ticket
Agent, or ehAs- o. seuil, Genl Passenger
Agent, Baltimore, Nd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17

.t,--ns uzak ana Etiie,
ns.- 5ast out Of sigat
oa cas-us far aaby,
us.e-erer -1Wers may be
s-a1ers eFe-s dHy.
-. - sa-lns lzonih-tAai's &sy-
s-rs horse 70 water. bit an
-eelaaot drive him 10 driak.
ssl statement of the Fifst Ma
- sil be found in another eolumn.
meeting = the safe Board Of
l ooe1r n Beihlehem guue
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17

Mr. Eliza Lzughion, widow of the ia,e
Robert Lsushtoa, died a. her hone in this
borough last Wednesday morning. after !
sickness Of several months duration. aged 73
years she Is survived 6y Der son Charles,
resident Of Drifwood. Pa In The death
Of this most estiDable lady there passed
away the last residen; ia this county Of one
Of Somersei's Oldest and most prominent
families. The deceased Was a daughter o.
Frzncis Kiernsn, Eho died il this place
about ffty years ago Her brother. Eimund
Herman. sud Der sisters. Ms. Carts Kooser
and Mn John z. Ellie all died in Sonsrsei
during the past feE years Two members Of
lhe fazoily, Mr.. Fr4ak Kiernan. Of LstTo5e
and Ms. Margaret PAilIippi, OF 0mshor
Neb-, are still living.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17

The J2iaaoica Dsao5af. Of yesterday, says
So Samuel Jones, OF stoyestowa, Some-set
county, has been here for some time on a
yisit to friends, and it has been noticed that
bis mind az tines Eas wandering and bis
relatives fearing something might happen
10 him, Chief Warner was sent for and 10
hin the friends related the mans condition
The chief advised that be be sent TO The
hospital, and al the same time agreeing 10
AXE care or the man until arrangements 70
that end could be made The demenged
nan Was taken BY the chief 70 the central
station, and about O'Clock was removed 10
the Memorial I Lospital.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17

A practice as old among such Dsages in
this part Of the stale IS any among the same
people Is 10 foregO al manner Of ls6or on
Ascension day snd 90 fishing. Consequent
ly every stream in the county was lined
With fisherman Thursday snd the number
OF small Try that were taken from the water
run into the thousands There was very
little planting Of any kind OF grain or vegit-
sbles on that day by those who devoted it TO
fishing, bat whether the fish caught pay
better than soil calture and SEED plaHsin s
has never been satisfactorily settled
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17

Sheriff Good vent to Cumberland Nd,
Monday fos the purpose Of esoOrting z l.
Shoemaker who bas 5een confined in Jail At
tAsi place for t5e past three weeks, awaiting
The signature Of the Governor Of Maryland
To the regaisiiion papers, 70 Somerset.
Shoemaker has exsrted every effort to escape
appearing before The bar Of justice in this
e5unty. bni al 70 no effect. de viii be
I'D q next wfek-s oourt.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17

Vim. Barnhars,
Keeper.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17

Among the callers AZ this ofice during The
week wss l. a Smith. the versatile editor Of
tae Meye-ssiaie CaniHseoial When We say
versatile, we mean that when smith can I
express himselfia lie Kings English he in
ficis : column or TWO Of Pennsylvania
Durch on bis readers, arranged 30 that DO
body can read itexoePt Jesse Baushman- All
tbe same. The C0mmerriai Is always sparkling
and IS one OF the handsomest country PIX
uers in America
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17
Bright Women

Who are anxious to accomplish the best
results. Tor the least money, should examine
the Cinderella Rsnge before they buy; it Is a
good baker and a perfect rossier, and every.
new feature OF practical worth Is embodied
into is construction. Il has pleased ihous-
auds Of housewives, aud will please you.
Sold by Jas B. Holderoaum. Somerset, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17

Reliable parties 10 act as agents Steady
employment and coed pay from tie start.
No experience Necessary. Outfit tree.
Address
THE HAWKS NURSERY co,
Rochester, y. Y.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-05-17
COLTS AND rLuEs sY
THt caESsIED ENGLISH HACKNEY HORSE
CARNO.

color dark brown height. IS hands % iucheS.
bred 1y Thomas Cook. Ihlitendale. Yorkshire
England. imported oy Galhraifh B-us. james
Vile. " iscouslB. and uoss oVntd b. Gen. Cof-
frOsh CT SoEnerset- sire, Black Ausler Z. sirs.
Comsi <. :. sire Eeiilse 4 2 slre. 81 Giles
r. z MLddre z. e T. Z z, rholes dam.
Queen Bess e. dam British gueen e 2. dam.
Evening Star z < 2. cam. jef. oy fiTeaW4y :
= z x dan Doufnu are, By Performer 3 r z. z
2 dam. Nis- simpson - Preiendler-
The Hackney horses have ali along heeu cele-
bra.ed fur their speed, their power o. endurance
and their ahilly q tzug lnug distances IL szddls
o. harnsss. ping up t1eir speed for hundreds
q miles in q way not approached by any Other
breed CARNo J. in he line q descent frorn
S0upareil s. ho trOried 10 coutiuuols miles n
less than ten huu-s uithuuf symptoms 0f fatigue.
II you E8nf fast trulter. q splendid carriage
horse. = gentle ftnlily and fa-ln horse gsf a
dack kcey.
CARMO VII Be In Weyersi1ie commencing
Monday. TrestsF Ead Wednesday Nay l5tE.
I6th and I7ih- Berlin Thursday. and Friday.
NAY isih and isth. and az these places on the
same DAYS every olhsr wees somrrsef The week
e5nmelcinE on the .th Of Nay. alt every o-her
week and On every ssrEriay-
TERMS szSoo payable whsa lhs cot Is
ten days CHI
VIM. Barnhart,
Keeper.