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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-01-18
E,f.v Wars Ago

Uncle Sam was not 50 hard worked as To-
day. The mail carriers we're few. the post
age upon single letter was 25 cents When
one Was received. the family all gathered
around the father 10 hear the news On
memorable occasion the letter read IS iei-
ows: Toe demJohn of Prince Regrnt Is
empty, please send me another. Our ffle''d
DAME Webster was with US when II came,
and considers il the finest be has ever tasted.
We are happy to know the % cent postage
is gone. Sill happier 10 know the whiskey
Webster praised is TO be had st MeCui-
lough's Half Century HOUSE. 51S Lber-y
street, foot Of Fifth avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa
send n rsgistered letter orpostoffice order for
the medical wonder. Prince Regent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-01-18

A Bowery sign which has added to the
gsyety Of the travellers on the Third
avenue elevated for some weeks has re-
Gently disappeared. Men forgot busi-
ness and politics for brief moment
while contemplating II, and careworn
women eased their burdens long enough
TO smile as they were whirled past it. II
was large and lurid, telling in big letters
that within the first convention Of LADY
Pie Eaters was in session, three gayly
dressed females, nearly life size, with
abbreviated skirts and French CATERS
and each holding huge triangle Of pie.
illustrating the type Of members. Fur
ther than this their identity was not
established.-New York Times.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-01-18

According TO the records Of the mint
1850 silver dollars were coined in the
year 1904 OF this number but eight
are known. and they are valued at from
$500 to 5000 each. What became OF
the remaining 1852 is one OF the great
est nnmislnatical mysteries. Louis
Republic
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-01-18

One remarkable thing in japan is the
number Of small children and babies
which are strapped TO the backs Of other
children Heaven only knows where
they come from. In Germany there is a
legend to the effect that storks bring
babies. Perhaps the great number OF
storks in japan are engaged in the same
pursuit. Baltimore American.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-01-18
Not 20 BE outdone.

Governor Turney, of Tennessee. tells
a good story and has keen appreciation
Of fun. Once while his regiment was in
winter quarters with Georgia regiment
a religious revival was started in camp.
An officer told him one day that twelve
of the Georgians had been converted.
How many Of our men professed
Christianity he asked.
None, sir"
What! whatr' he said, none Of my
men converted? 1t viii never do for
Georgia TO get ahead of Tennessee. Ser
geant, detail eighteen of my men for bap-
tism at once. New York World.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-01-18

A wen known French physician as
serts that the bilious fever so character.
istic Of tropical countries Is due to a
special bacterium. which. though mo-
tionless itself, is accompanied By NUN
berless moving spores.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-01-18

Few psople are aware Of the danger of
bathing Il the Mississippi. Aside from
the pa.ils Of the treachsrous currents
and eddies. which VIII draw a man un-
der before ne knows be is in any danger,
there are iish n the river big enough TO
bite OF mans leg at one snap.-St
Louis Globe Democrat.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-01-18

Recent astronomical calculations have
caused the ''star gazers" to announce
that the surface Of the moon is about as
great as that Of Africa and Australia
combined, or about equal TO the area Of
North and South America without the
islands--Exchango.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-01-18

A resident Of Jewel City. Kan. lost
his watch and supposed that it had been
stolen He was agreeably surprised re-
Gently when chicken scratching in his
barn unesrthed the watch.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-01-18

ALAS

Alas. alas ehcu. -
That the sky is onlg blue 80
TO gather from tho gas -
The rain and dew
Alas. that eyes are iair-
That teas nlay gather here
Nssi and the hreadta Of sighs
From flle marsh u c2re-
Alas. alas. eacH.
Thst He meet bat 70 bid adiea;
Thaf fiso sands in Times ancient glass
Are 20 swift and few
AIS. alas. cheui
That The heart Is only true
TO gather. where fziss feet pass
The thcrn and rue
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-01-18
WE TELL YOU

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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-01-18

Sweet skinned milk will brighten up
stained floors and oilcloths. Rub well
first with a soft cloth wet with the milk,
then With dry flannel.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-01-18

An apple grown near Portersviile,
Cal, Is reported 10 weigh ahaOst two
pounds and IaeasUre fifteen inches in
circumference
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-01-18
&c Right sIan.

Pspa--Deer net Ny watch has run
down. and ! can't make It 60 again.
Wiilie-Div j; to me. III div it 10
cook. an she'l div it to the watchman
when he tuns.-HaTper' Bazar.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-01-18
DENNsYLAN ANA RAILROAD.
sCHEDmDE IN EFFECT DEC 50, ls9l.
EASTERN STANDARD TIME
WESTWARD
DISTANCE AND FARE

Tr.sax arrive and depart from the station at
yoh.asz<n as follows:
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-31
ROW AT A FUNERAL.
Mathew Stewards wife objected to An

Mathew Stewards Wife objected to An
81 other Woman.
There was disgraceful scene at a
funeral at the Delaware, ,Lackawanna aud
Western Railroad depot in Hoboken this
morning. On Sunday Mrs. Mary Bald
win of North Hackettstown died.
Her married son Matthew Stewart who
lives on Cambridge avenue. Jersey
City Heights. and who is employed as a
searcher by the United States Express
Company, telephoned to Undertaken
Parslow to meet the remains at
the depot and take charge OF
them. He also asked that seueru coaches
be provided. When the body arrived
this mornlng Stewart attempted to enter
one of the carriages In waiting with
hashily dressed woman. Another
woman stepped up and there Y was
lively war OF words. The
first woman was Mrs. John Major aud
the other woman was Stewards wife. The
women were fipally separated aud the
funeral proceeded.
From what Can be learned, Stewart,
who is prominent Mason. is infatuated
with Mrs. Mcjor. and this is not the first
row that the women have had. Some
sricy developments are expected in the
near future
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-31
PRESENTED WITH A FLAG.
The Eleven companies. of the
Heights, Proud of Their
Present.

Monday night will long be remembered
by the Eleven Companies. jersey City
Heights. at Kessler's Hall at that time
the German colors were presented
with considerable pomp and ceremony,
to the Jersey City division. The flag was
recently made in Germany. and is most
beautiful silk banner. The German COM
panies are proud of their flag, and m
slider the presentation an event of much
moment.
The presentation was made ar Kessler's
Hall at nine clock, but previous to that
the companies assembled at Fuiler's
Hall on Palisade avenue, where the Cap
tain, Ferdinand Fuller, gave collation.
to the memcers-
The companies In company with several
divisions from New York. marched to
Kessler's Hall. amid the demonstrations
of the people aloug the streets through
which they marched. At the Hall the
most intense interest prevailed through
out the exercises, which were conducted in
German. The place was filed to the
doors. Miss Margaret Fielder, daughter
OF the Captain, made the presentation
address. She was assisted by ten young
ladies, richly dressed In the German ma
tional colors. the eleven young ladies
representing the eleven companies. The
flag was received by Captain
Fuller, .who made an address in
reply. The young ladies who assisted
Miss Fuller in the presentation were the
Misses G. Kindelberger, S. Schoch, A.
Gutherlet. A. Ropp. NJ. Kindelberges, E.
Becker. NJ. Schluessler. IN. Kindelberger
and I. Gardmanu.
The Teutonia Malmescher sang several
appropriate German melodies.
After the presentation the flag was
placed in a corner and the ladies and
gentlemen indulged In dane
ing. The following are the Off
GERS of the Eleven Companies
Richnrd Mueller, President: Carl Beber,
First Vice President; Henry Kalbfleisch,
Second Vice President; Adolph Rolguer,
Corresponding Secretary; Christian Wer-
ner, Financial Secretary; Carl Suralucker,
Toastmaster, Toastmasser. The Trustees
are:-Ludwig Roos, Fritz Freymueller
and Adolph Rodler.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-31
THE ilUME RULE BILL.
Rv cable to the United Press.

Bu CG0te 10 Inc CRtteU fTeSSs
LONDON, May 81, 1898. There was a
fair attendance in the House Of Com
nous today, notwithstanding the attrac-
tions OF the Derby. Viscount Wolman,
Lord Salisbury's son-in-law, and
Liberal Unionist M. P. for
West Edinburgh. moved. as an
amendment to the Home Rule Bill that
the Irish Legislature should not be en-
powered to grant votes In supply respect
ing matters upon which they were for
hidden to legislate. The proposed
amendment was rejected by vote of $40
to 1888. after the closure had bean ordered.
General Goldsworthy. Conservative
M P. for Hammersmith, moved as an
amendment to abolish the office of Vice
ROY for Ireland, aud to substitute a Secre
tary of State in place Of that official.
General Goldswortny said fthat he hoped
to see members of the British royal fam
ily residing in Irelaud. and was sure that
thew would speedily win the affections of
the Irish people.
Prime Minister Gladstone said that he
concurred III the hope, but nevertheless 1t
was impossible to accept the proposed
amendment.
Mr.. Belfour. the conservative leader,
said that he had never been a strong ad-
vocate OF the retention OF a Viceroy III
Ireland aud would certainly support the
amendment. 1t seemed clear that the
functions OF the bill proposed TO throw
ppun the Viceroy could not possibly be
performed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-31
MRS. PEDDIE PASSES AWAY.
The Widow of the Late Congressman
Leaves an Estale Worth a Million,


Leaves an Estate Worth a Million.
Special TO The Jrrsey City .aers.
NEWARK. May 81, 1898. Mrs Thomas B
Peddie, widow of the late ex-Congressman
Peddie, died at four o'clock Monday after
noon, in her residence, 10 Park Place. She
was "a years old. For more than year
she has been failing, and since last New
Years Day she lost strength. During the
four weeks just past she was confied to her
bed. Death was due to impoverishment of
the blood.
Mrs. Peddie's daughter, Dr. and Mrs.
Stoddard, Of Sqecasnnna, who are old
pastor Of the Peddie Memorial Church,
were present when she died
Mrs. Peddie leaves an estate valued at
81, 100000. She was a very charitable
woman, and aftes the death of her husband
she carried out all of his plans for assisting
the Peddie Memorial Church, which his
money built. Mr.. and Mrs Peddie were
members of the First Baptist Church for
many years,
Mrs. Boyd said that every dollar that
Thomas b. Peddie used for the establish
ment and construction of Peddie Chur ch
came out of Mrs. Peddie's share of the es-
tate, with her willing consent, and nothing
was taken from his sons share. After the
death of her husband Mrs. Peddie com
pleted his work by a gift of the grand me-
mortal organ, which cost $50, 900, .and also
the store property at n Chambers street,
New York, valued at $125, 900, the income
of which is to help support the church.
She recently Gave the lot adjoining Peddie
Church, valued at 900.
Mrs Peddie was manager of the Old
Ladies' Home, and she was subscriber to
many charitable societies and institutions.
The funeral will probably take place ON
Friday, and it will be private.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-31
GIRLS LETTER GELD.

In England, as we have been told, there
is a Girls Letter Guild" having a
membership of over five Thousand per-
sons. OF this number three thousand
are girls: the remaining names on the list
are those OF lady correspondents aud
honorary memb ers, who control and
carry out the provisions OF parties who
have inaugurated so beneficent an insti-
tuition. giving by letter advice and help
to this expectant crowd. and 1t is so ar
ranged that each girl member of this
guild shall have one true friend to whom
she may safely open her heart, and to
whom she may appeal for suggestion
and aid in any emergency.
What merciful plan for the many not
showing which way to turn in seasons of
uncertainty and trial.
May it not be accepted among us as a
timely suggestion, by which many a
young woman may receive sympathy,
and be led by the one true friend to
whom her name has been assigned to
such advancement as shall secure at
least an honest independence, and bring
into some stinted life brightness never
dreamed of?
The very fact of such friendship cor :
respondence. thai will enter heartily into
ones joys aud sorrows, that can kindly
offer suggestions without fear Of offence,
is of itself an education.-HGrper' s
Rnznf
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-31
In RICHMOND.
The Remains OF Jefferson Davis Will Be
Inferred This Afternoon.

me Rema ans Oh Jeu6fSCn Davis Will De
Inferred This Afternoon.
RICHMOND. Va, May 81, 18o3.-The
funeral train, bearing the remains of JEFF
ferson Davis, was scheduled to arrive be-
tween and A. NJ, bat it was not until
300 this morning that it rolled into the
depot. An hour before the artillery be-
gan to fire their guns, and the sRlutes
continued until the remains rested III the
Capitol
From the depot they were escorted by
the Robert E. Lee Camp and the First
Virginia Regiment, tue march up the
hill and through the Capitol grounds in
the early morning hour being most iul-
pressive. Miss Winnie Davis and the
rest of the family on the train joined
Mrs Davis at the Exchange Hotel. Mr. S.
Davis reached here last night from New
York.
Though the demonstration at the rein-
terment of the remains OF Jefferson Davis
today is not expected to equal. as far
as numbers In attendance is
of the Lee monument three years ago,
the crowds which have Deen entering the
city indicate that the occasion marks one
of the largest gatherings ever Witnessed
In this city. Two points here
have especial interest for the visitors.
the old Davis mansion on
East Clay street where the
school children are engaged as usual in
their tasks and the rotunda of the Capitol
where everything had been arranged for
the reception of the remains. The drapery
of the retunda. where strnus the statue
of Washington. Is simply though ipi-
presslve fu its sombreness. ami the same
may be said of the decorations along the
route of the parade and the adjacent
streets.
Black and white prevail, through here
and there appear the red and white of the
Confederate shield aud miniature battle
flags. while on one Eouse on Grace
street nsar the starting noint of
the parade. are the flags of
Virginia, a flag bearing picture of
Davis. aud United States flag, each with
q bit OF crepe az tho top OF the staff.
The parade to Hollywood will
start at three P. NJ. and the exer-
cises there will occupy an hour, including
the memorial service at kGetJysburg Hill,
where several Thousand Confederates are
buried
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-31
THE SUPER's LAW SUIT.

The Head of the Police Force Has
Misunderstanding With MIR. Crevier.
An action was called in Justice P u.s.
ter's Court this morning brought by
Police SuperintendentC P. Smith against
Veal Estate Agent John G.. Crevier of
Hoboken' Superintendent Smith bought
the apartment houses Nos. 1918 and
1915 some months ago. Mr.. Crevier
was the agent of the previous
owner, q Mr.. Connolly. After month
or SO the Superintendent made Agent
Stack, father of Detective Morris
Stack, the agent for the two HOUSES.
When Mr.. Crevier handed in his coilec-
tions to Superintendent Smith he deduct
ed full years commissions for himself.
The Superintendent denies Mr.. Crevier's
right to more than about one month, the
time he actually served. The amount is
over 500. John A. Dennin appeared for
the superintendent. and Samuel Besson
for the defendant. The case will be tried
next Friday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-31
MRS. SllANN'S COUNSEL.
Barton & Dawes Will Act-An APP
peal to Judge Albeit.
Special to The JERSEY CITY Ne,os

TRENTON. May 81, 1884, Barton &
Dawes. who announced last week in
open Court that they had withdrawn
from the defence of Mrs. Matte G.
Shann, who was Indicted for poisoning
her son at Princeton last month. made a
motion In her behalf before Judge
Abbetr this morning. She applied for an
order to compel the Prosecutor Co file a
bill of particulars defining the line
10 be followed by the State 10 prosecuting
The Indictment. Mr.. Barton said that
the Indictment alleged that the murder
had been committed by physical force,
while the evidence taken before The
Coroner led the jury TO declare that death
was caused by poisoning. AS counsel for
the defendant they found themselves en-
barrassed over that state of affairs, and
unable to proceed iutelligently. He did
not attack the Indictment and declared
that he did not want to hamper the State
but desired to expedite matters as much
as possible. judge Albeit said he would
render decision some time this after
noon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-31
HOBOKEN FINANCES.

The Hoboken Tax Commissioners Mon-
day night completed their detail
work, and decided on the follow.
ing appropriatins: For repaving
streets, sc, ,975; for paying outstanding
bills, 1926 95; to be placed in the Contin-
gent Fund, $1,000: for repairing re-
ceiving basins, slutce, gates and
building two box drains, ,$SS8; for cleaning
entire sewerage system OF the city, the
work to be done by contract under super
vision of the Mayor and Common Coun-
Gil. Ss, 600: for Fire Department.. $50. 700:
for laying new water mains,
81. l.000. The Commissioners have de
cided on u total appropriation of $261,
1926 81, which is over $50, 600 less than last
year. This is due 10 the fact tliat re-
ceipts this year under the Martlu act will
amount to oyer 100000. Next year the
rate will jump away up.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-31
Sunday SCHOOL CHILDREN WALK.

Over 1900 Sunday school children, in
their neatest attires, paraded through
the streets on the Heights yesterday
morning. In Sunday school language
this was MAY walk"
Summit avenue Mayor Wanser and u
dozen ministers reviewed the procession.
The Sunday schools in line were of the
following churches:-Janes M. E.. Cen
tral Avenue Reformed. Trinity Baptist,
Presbyterian Chapel. Palisade n. E..
Westminster Presbyterian, Simpson NJ.
E. and Waverly Congregational.
Esch Sunday school displayed its own
banuers, aud besides these were carried
floral wreaths and arcnes. May poles, and
in one division baDy carriage stuffed
with gaudy flowers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-31
Will MOODY PREACH?

CHICAGO. May 81, 1893. = EvangellsJ
Moody has been asked by the Council of
Administration co preach in the Fair
grounds next Sunday. Mr.. Moody has
not yet answered the invitation. A warm
admirer of the Evangelist said this even
ing:-"This is singular test of Mr..
Moody's horse sense. He is stricI Sa b.
batarian, and has sstrenuonsly opposed the
opening OF the exposition on Sunday.
Bat now that i5 is to be opened in spite
OF all he could do, there Is no reason why
he should not turn it TO the spiritual
good Of the multitude If he can
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-31
HoBOKEN POLICE COMMISSIONERS.

At the meeting of the Hoboken Police Com
missioners, Monday night, Chancemeu Kardeli
and Wendelkin were ordered susp ended and
cited TO appear for trial at the next meeting for
clubbing citizen. Archibald Wilson sent
lengthy communication to the Board,
preferring charges against Policeman
icy playing. The letter was received
Commissioner Hayden introduced resolution
PROV iding that where sailors or other employees
on foreign steamers docking in Hoboken behave
improperly and are arrested, they pe detained
in the city prison till the ships sail when they
then be placed thereon. The matter was laid on
the table
hereafter no policeman will receive pay for
sickness unless contracted in the line OF duty.
James DAWN and James Kefrgan were ar-
pointed detectives Hayden wanted the sub
station reopened but he was voted down
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-31
ARCHITECT BRooME's PLANS ADOPTED.
The City Hall Commissioners VIII Ad-
xertise For Bids Now.

Acting upon the editorial suggestion Of
THE JERSEY CITY NEWS of Thursday last,
the City Hall Commissioners this morn
ing adopted the revised plans of Architect
Broome, and directed Clerk Farrell 10
advertise for bids under the specifications
submitted with plans. The several con-
tracts for the work will be awarded
further delay. Pile Driver Connolly
has been directed to prepare to begin his
portion of the work ut once. The Grove
street property owners, who are holding
out for high prices. will soon find the
new City Hall built all around them.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-31
BRIGGS WAS AWEARY.

WASHINGTON. May 81. 1898 Shortly
before noon when Kansas had been
reached IN the call of synods on the
Briggs question, the Moderator arose and
said:-Dr. Briggs is very weary Of this
proceeding, aud he mas asked that
he be excused by the Moderator
from further attendance as party.
l cheerfully grant his request. Dr..
Briggs hen left the church amid q buzz
from the galleries He looked tired and
sad and seemed glad 10 get away. The
conclusion OF the vote had not been
reached mt recess, and II will be late this
eveninif before the vote Is known.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-31
MITCHELL Dues UP HALL.
III cnb,e 70 the ITn,,cd press.

By Gable to the Up,ted Press.
LONDON, May 81, 1898. Sporting people
are talking about severe fight. in ear
nest, between Charles Mitchell, the noted
pugIist, and Jim Hall. who knocked out
Frank Slavin at the National Sporting
Club on Monday night. 1t appears that
Mitchell and Hall met and quarrelled
last night near "Pony" Moore's resort
known as st. James's Hall. The two
puvilists tried to settle the quarrel with
their fists, and Hall got decidedly the
WORT OF the encounter. He was knocked
down, and had his head cut The police
also arrested Hall. while Mitchell es-
capeQ.