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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22
Better Late Than Never.

It is TOO late 10 prevent Mr.. Andrews occu-
pyiBg the seat in the house at Harrisburg
that belongs to Mr.. Highly. but it is possible
to prevent a repetition of such injustice IS
gave il to him. So two bills were introduced
in the house yesterday, both Of them aimed
directly at the prevention Of such result
as that in Crawford county, which ended in
the man chosen by the people being thrown
out of his seat, while ANOTHER, who was re-
jected at the polls, took his place in the leg
islature.
Mr.. Stewart, Of Allegheny, has a bin
which empowers the courts or any law judge
to fix the place of holding an election, so
that there would be no occasion 10 have
polling places outsids of election districts.
The other bill, by Mr.. Bare. OF Huntington,
repesls the act which allows townships near
or surrounding a borough or city to hold
elections within the limits Of such borough
or city.
The experience in Crawford county has
taught us that If voters are 10 be allowed to
count their votes they must know just where
they can OF cannot cast their ballots so that
they VIII be oonnted properly. The need of
careful legislation in this connection has
been painfully demonstrated, and It Is well
that it has been taken up 50 promptly by a.
least two Of the state legislators.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22

TIE ~Philsdelphia Record" ,he sturdy
opponent Of Protective tariff, and the
equally sturdy advocate of q Tariff for
revenue only" has at last taken up the
practical question of how to raise about
S500,oo0. 600 annually for the support Of
the Government. Itthinks that the in
ternal revenue taxes may be relied upon
for Sl55 100000 annually and that a rev.
enue Of $50 10000 can be gathered from
the sale Of public lands and other sourc-
es, which would leave S325. 600 600 to ne
raised from customs tariff duties). and
then il thinks that the next Congress
can scale down the expenses $50. 10000
which would leave s275 100000 10 be
raised by tariff duties. The outside lin
II Of revenue under the Mckinley tariff
Is then estimated at $3.50 100000 which
leaves balance of $50 900 600 to be rais-
ed by "a resdjustment Of duties" What
this readjustment Of duties means. We
let the Record tell in its osn language. as
follows.
Firsi in the list Is sugar, which at a du-
~ OIL cents pound only. would Weld
q revenue Of Se0010O00 on the basis OF
last years importations. Next comes
coaee, which a. a duty of oentsa q poupd
would yield sls50oOoo more. Tea xould
proiuce = 509.oee revenue from q iov
nty Of cents . pound.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22
All to Assist NJ Klniey.


Trustee H. H. Kohlsssth, Of Chicago, has
received enough money by popular sub
scripdon to nay Governor McKinley's debts.
and BY April 1 every cent Of the 5000 La
biliiies viii have been wiped ont with single
dollars from individual Republicans and
5000 contributed BY faithful admirers. Not
a cent ofthe Governors or his wife's prop
erty viii be used, and no man viii ever be
able to say be was asked TO help.
Trustee Kohlszath needed his clients wish
as long as could and then gave away. he
says It would have been as easy to dam the
Chicago River with his hands as to oppose
the popular desire. The fund was raised by
nearly 1000 contributors in sums ranging
from 81 to handsome drafts for 5000.
The money came from nearly every sec
ton Of the country, with the most from
Ohio. Michigan men were numerous among
thedoners. Mr.. Kohlsaath has not written
Governor Mckinley as to the size Of the
fund, and does not propose to do 50. He
will simply begin paying Mckinley Walker
notes on their presentation, a hundred cents
on the dollar. In fact, this operation has
already been begun and by April ! the in
debledness viii be entirely Cancelled. This
having been accomplished, all the home
stead effects and inheritances will be return
ed to Mr. and Mrs Mckinley as a gift from
the trustee and the contributors
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22

Ma HEEBERr, the new Secretary Of
the Navy, says the UNITED States is no.
going to be surpassed by any other ma
ton in the matter Of fighting American
ships, commanded by American officers
and manned by American crews"
This declaration Of Secretary Herbert
Is in consonance with the wishes Of a
large msjority Of the American people.
but he knows from pt nsonal experience
as chairman Of the Naval Committee in
the last House that his party friends are
not in accord with him, as they defeated
all appropriations for building new men-
o.-wsr. and reluctantly yielded consent
for The addition Of one small gun-boat to
our naval force This niggardly and un-
patriotic course, added to Mr.. Cleveland's
denunciations Of subsidies, does not cor
respond with the rosy views Of the new
Secretary regarding the coming navy,
that is not to be surpassed by that Of any
other nation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22

These three SOURCES alone would yield
q fiscal revenue of SS3, 100000, without
burdening consumers. The collection Of
such duties would be attended with lit
tie cost. and with no frsudsiD valuations.
The basis Of a tariff for revenue Cnly thus
tabsished. the rest of the task would be
easy. Reductions Of duties on woolens
and other textile fabrics, 20 which the
Democratic party Is pledged, would be
f,ilowed by an increase Of revenue and
would thus more than compensate for
the additions to the free list. AS the rev
enues should increase, and the expendl-
lures Of the Government diminish with
the gradual decline in the appropriations
for pensions, the free list could be still
further extended from time to time until
the ideal Of a tariff for revenue only
should have been fully realized.
In view Of this proposed method Of
raising the means to defrsy the expenses
Of the Government, coming from one Of
the leading Democratic journals Of the
country, that is known 10 be in touch
with the new Administration doctrines
and methods, We simply inquire, what
has become Of the past election anxiety
Of the Democrats for the "untaxed break
fast table Of the working man" and of
their denunciation and horror Of the
"Robber tariff Here is another in
stance where facts and theories run con-
traTiwise.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22

MONDAY the President sent the follow
ing nominations to the Senate: James B.
Eustis, of Louisiana, Minister to France;
Theodore Runyan, Of New Jersey, Min
lister to Germany John E. .RisleY, of New
York, Minister to Denmark; james 6.
jenkins, Of Wisconsin,, TO be Circuit
Judge Of the Seventh District, vice Judge
Gresham, resigned Wade Hampton, Ci
South Carolina, to be Commissioner Of
Railroads. A number Of minor nomina-
tions were also sent TO the Senate.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22

Mach &. IS. ''eAn'l'e Apprals
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22

THE ego slow" policy Of the new ad-
ministrstion is source Of untold misery
TO many thousands ofhungry and expec-
tant Democrats. In the Post-office de-
partment alone there are 10000 post Off
ees, and on an average there are five anx-
iOus applicants for every one oftbem. If
added to these are the many thousands
of positions in the other departments it
can readily be estimated how many sen
sitive Democratic hearts are made to
ache.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22
What the President VIII Expect OF
the Commissioner of Pensions.

What the President VIII Expect OF
the Commissioner of Pensions.
WAsHIsGroS, March IS, lse3.-The Presi-
dent intimated to one Of his callers Of promi-
nence who was pressing the claims Of an
aspirani for the Commissionership Of Pen
sions that be felt convinced that at least
twenty millions, If not more, could be cut
out Of the amount paid by the government
in pensions and then not touch q merito-
rious case.
Heintends 10 fnda a man who viii give
some attention to the interests Of an empty
treasury, as well as TO the interests Of the
soldiers, and has also expressed 70 his Secre-
tary Of the Interior his belief that bis first
step in the direction Of pension reform will
be complete reorganization Of the service
in the Pension Bureau, BY the dismissal, re-
duciion or transfer Of the present men, and
the substitution Of new ones, who will work
in harmony with the new Commissioner,
when named- The present men have thEart-
ed every attempt to bring the pension ex-
penditures within the limits Of the Govern
ment revenues after paying the administra-
tive expenses Of the Government. The pen
sion clerks in the higher divisions are getting
anxious.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22

The wild and reckless pension list
shows the following facts: That 1901
received not over 81 per month, S2,354
received not over 81 per month, lSO,5lS
received not over S. per month, 3l7,74l
received not over s. per month, 365,95S
received not over SO per month, 577, ,65S
received not over Sl2 per month. Death
is thinning them out so fast that DemOc-
Tacy will soon be relieved from veteran
pauper pensioners"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22
She Eleeoed the Officers.

READISs. Pa, March l5.-Constabl lie
bubka has endeavored for two weeks to levy
upon the furniture Of family living on
Mnhlenberg street, near ninth, to recover a
rent bill OF $50. By clever trick Lebubka
to-day got into the house, takine with him
an ex-constsble. When they had closed the
doer the mistress OF the house seized the ex-
constable by the collar and seat of the trous-
ers and flung him bodily into the street. Le-
bubka was rapidly taking notes of the furni-
ture, when the enraged woman, by quick
Billy" Muldoon twist, threw the constable
to the floor, rolled him about and then fired
him through the door. Both officers beat a
retreat. The woman's husband sat in the
room, quietly witnessing the proceedings.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22

The resignation Of General Green B.
Raum, the Commissioner of Pensions, has
been accepted and the Democratic press
of the country breaks out in paens of
themselves and bursts Of vilifca'ion Of
the outgoing official. As Commissioner
Of Internal Revenue and Commissioner Of
Pensions General Raum had no superb
or, and no official has been more bitterly
and unjustly pursued and vilifed. If bis
successor leaves the office at the end Of
four years with any better record than
does General Rsum, We viii cheerfully
mark the day with a white stone. Tie
position is not a bed Of roses.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22
She Took Cold Poison.

BRAnFoRD, March ls.-Mrs. r. P. Rock
wood, - years old and very pretty, created
a sensation here some time since by desert.
ing her husband and child while the former
a railrosder. was laid up with broken leg.
She evidently repeated Of her escspade and
yesterday retLriei 10 Bradford. A hoped
for reconciliation did not taxe place and to-
day the woman took poison with suicidal
intent in an oiean, y. Y, hotel. A guest
who heard her heavy breathing gave the
alarm. A physician Was summoned, a
stomach pump and other restoratiyes were
used and the woman was pl1cked from the
brink Of the grave. She is still in preca-
riOus condition.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22
The Biggest Gun in the world.

BALTINoRE Nh, March lS-The British
steamer Longuiel arrived at SparrOws' Point
to day with the second insialment Of the
Knapp exhibit for the Worlds Fair The
cargo comprises exclusively war material.
TIE chief article is the big l24-ton cannon
bailt expressly for the exhibit. The piece
Of ordnance is the largest ever made IN the
world. The eahbre Of the gun is l6i inches.
TIE proje5tiies fred from it weigh 2500
pounds, and are four feet long. About 100
plunds Of powder are used At a single shot,
and the projectile IS hurled with such terrific
force that il viii go through plates OF steel
20 inches thick az a distance Of nine miles.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22
The FIends Bafned.

NoRRIsrowS, Pa, March ia cowardly
attempt was made last night at Bridgeport
TO wreck fast express on the Philadelphia
and Reading Railroad. Eighteen switch
lamps were shattered to pieces and two
switches, 50 as TO throw she Train of the
track. An engine, without any cars attach
ed, ran of the track and revealed the iend-
ish plot The two switches were put back
in proper position only two minutes before
The express came along. A coal train, stand
ing above bridgeport was cut into u section,
b the Sould-5e wrecksrs. As yet the con-
sPirators are freeL
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22

A DEMOCRATIC contemporary indulges
in this piece Of satire, which is as appli-
cable here as elsewhere Several gen
tlemen who imagine they are about TO
capture an Office, are merely holding the
bag, while the other fellows are having
ali the fun, and at their expense"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22

AMONG the four postmasters appointed
By Postmaster General Bissell, via Cleye-
land and the Senate, are two Democratic
editors. They are Brown, Of Meadville,
Pa, and Crittenbe1ger, Of Anderson, Ind.
Both run rsbid Democratic papers, and
50, after ell, Cleveland is going to give
his editors a chance, notwithstanding his
notice 10 the contrary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22

ANoNG the hordes Of Office seekers at
Washington there are some at least who
apparently 20 on the principle Of claim
ing everything in sight. Several visitors
to the White House since the fourth Of
March have been obliged 10 leave with
out their mats, those necessary append
ages TO a gentleman's attire having been
appropriated by some of the seekers af-
ter q good thing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22

ABILL hiss passed the Legislature and
has been signed by the Governor, COM
pelling doctors who desire TO keep drug
stores TO undergo an examination and to
secure s license from the Stale Board Of
Pharmacy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22

The change Of the administration ne
cessitates the counting Of the money in
the United States Treasury. It is an
nounced that it viii take ninety experts
two months 10 count the money in the
United States Treasury, which viii allay
any fears that may have been excited by
Democratic canards abOutan empty trea-
surv.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22
A Sojourn In the South and a Pill
grimage to the Far West via the
PennsylVanla Railroad.

On March 18Th the last personally-eon-
Quoted tour to Florida will leave New York
and Philadelphia. Tourists have the option
Of returning on any regular train prior to
Nay 3lst, IS93. $50 from New York. SIS
from Philadelphia, aad proportionate rates
from other points, cover, in addition TO
rouud-trip transportation. all necessary ex-
penses ei route going
On March 29th the last California tour
leaves the East for the most wonderful and
delightful trip il is possible to make in this
country.
A Tourist Agent and Chsperon accompany
eaeh party and everything possible is done
for the comfort and entertainment Of the
tourists. AL information regarding rates,
rOa,es. &c, may be Obtained on application
TO the Tourist Agent, Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, 2Ss South Fourth Street Phile-
delphia, $40 Broadway, New York, $50 Ful-
ton Street, Brooklyn. or Ticket Agents Of
the company.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22

ONthe different railroads in Pennsyl-
vania last year there were 42 passengers
reported killed and 65S injured, being
one killed out Of every 3sS35,s7l carried,
and one injured out ofevery 2I3.055 car
ried. or employees 495 we're killed and
6,SS3 injured, and Of other persons 952
were killed and / ,329 injured. total Of
.sS9 killed and s,S02 injured.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22
The orasrsst Machine.

HOMESTEAD, Pa, March 15.-The Carnegie
Steel Company has ordered new press for
its ermOr plate works at this plsce-an enor-
nous piece Of machinery that will cost over
81 00O,O0o-from Wnwortb & Co., of Man
chester, Eng. Il will be the largest piece of
machinery ofthe kind in this country. The
press will hsve capacity of 1000 tons.
The machine will arrive here BY the first Of
next year. 1t is claimed that by the aid of
this machinery the company will be able to
make the greatest fOreingsin in the world and
plate of2Oo tons can be worked in one
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22
Cleveland.s Birthday.

WAsHISsTos, D. c., March IS" Many
happy returns Of the day, Mr. President,
was the greeting which Mr. Cleveland receiv-
ed this morning from large proportion Of
his callers. This Eas the afy-siKih ann
Fersary Of the Presidelts birih. aad iew Of
bis visitors iails3 10 remsmber IL
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22
A plsease-PIaaued Spot.

READING, Pa, March l6-Diphtheris is
raging in the vicinity Of Pikeville. this coun-
ty. with fatal effect. 0f2O cases in the town,
10 have been fatal. The schools have been
closed. Within radius Of one mile there
are 60 cases.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22

TEE fool Legislatures Of several States
propose to legislste against erinoline.
The less these law makers toy with erin
oline the better it will be for their do
mestic relations Whena woman viii,
she will, and that's an end Of it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22
MERCANTILE APPRAISENEKT
DEALERS IN MERCHANDISE
SOMERSET COUNTY, PA.

TAKE NOTiCE.-That in pursuance of
the several Acts Of Assembly Of the Common
wealth 10 provide revenue TO meet the demand
upon the Treasury, and for other purposes, the
underSigned appraiser Of Mercantile Taxes for
said county. has prepared 4 list OF the trades Of
said county, and has placed each in that class
which 10 him zppears right and proper:
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22
MARRIED.

SEIBERT-PRITTs.-At the Lutheran
parsonage in Friedens. March 10. 1895. by
Rev. J. J. welch. Mr.. John II. Seibe-t and
Miss Minnie C. Priits. both Of near Luli,
Somerset township.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22

THE cruelest blow that Mr.. Cleveland
has dealt his followers Is the announce
Inent that old Office holders need not ap-
r.lr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22

Total %
Sats QC PsaasylS-zHia. oouHty q SoHiersef' IS.
I. Harvey NJ Berkley, Cashier Of the above
named Bank. do sOlemnly swear that the above
statement is true, to the best OF my knowledge
49, HARVEY NJ. BERKLEY.
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 70 before me this lssh day
III. WELFLEY,
Notary Public.
CoRKEc-ATTEsT
GEO. r. SCULL,
FRED W. BIESECkER,
VALENTINE Hay,
Directors
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22
Classification of Vendors of Mer-
chaudise.
Classification Of Tavern.
Classification of Dishllers.
.2sth day of April. 1899.

TAKE NOTICE. All persons eoue.-r..
ln - ~ praiseinent tha- an nppeai vii Be hslf
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22
pEPoRT OF THE CONDITION
OF Trr
First National Bank,
RESOURCES:

OF SOMERSET, at Somerset. in the STATE
OF Pennsylvania, at the close Of business, Il arch
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22
AUGUSTUS SASS.

between the hours q O'Clock A. ~ and A
oelcck = y, when and where Tou cln attend
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-22
BENSON BohoUGH.
BERLIN BOROUGH.
BROTHERSFALLEK.
BLAcK.

Husband Mn r. -..RetAi.er-..--..-.---
COyExAUGH.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-06-03
Juvenile Modesty,

There is story of benevolent gem
tleman who visited certain reforma-
tbrv institution near Boston, and while
going over the place engaged one and
another of the inmates in Converse
ton.
The good man was quite unmindful
of the fact, known TO all who have seen
much of that phase of life. that people
in such places do not enjoy being ques-
toned as TO their personal history.
AT last he came to very demure-look-
ing youngster. and his heart went out
toward the unfortunate waif.
= "Well, my little man" he said, 'and
what are you in here for?"
"Please, SIR" said the little fellow.
instantly, I'm here to set the other
boys good example"
Somewhat of the same sort is story
lately told in Harper's Young People.
"Al emit you big boy to have n
nurseY asked an elderly gentleman OF
a boy whom he had met in the park.
''Oh no." said the boy. ''She doesn't
look after me, anyhow. She's here &c
take care of the boys | play with, and
see that don't hurt en-"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-06-03
Only "a Small Favor.

Although it is familiar saying that
an lrishman is always spelling for a
fight. still there is one kind Of fighting
to which even the brave sons of Erin
are sometimes averse. this is duelling.
A story well illustrating this fact has
recently come to rs.
A certain lrishman having been
challenged to fight duel, accepted
the conditions after mu,h persuasion
on the part of his friends, who felt
confident of his success. Ills antag-
onist, IA lame man, walked on crutcheS.
When the place for the shooting had
been reached, the lame mans seconds
asked that he be allowed to lean
against mile stone which happened
to stand there The privilege was III
lowed. and the lame man took his
stand.
The Irishm9n and his seconds drew
off to the distance agreed upon, 10
feet. Here Pats courage suddenly
failed him. and he shouted to the lam,
man:
I've small favor TO ask OF We sor"
."Whnt is it?'' asked the cripple.
Pat ans werCd:
81 tould yc thot sc might lean agir
the mile post, and now l would like
the privilege OF lcaniu agin the mkt
one.
The laugh that followed spoiled
evelybody's desire for Il fight. and tn,
whole party went home withouta sho
having been fired.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-06-03
The Second Largest Diamond,

The second largest diamond in the
world, according to foreign papers,
is now being ground in one of the
famous diamond shops in Amsterdam.
1t weighed in its natural state Az
carats. II will lose in the process of
"edging" about 21l carats. Despite
this loss, however. it will soon RANK
between the Great Mogul," the
Persian gem, which is said to weigh
$50 carats, and the Victoria" or
Imperial diamond, owned BY the
nizam of Hyderabad. The famous
"Orloff brilliant" now in Russia,
tips the scale ut 1919 carats, Definite
information regarding the Great
Mogul" is difficult TO obtain, and
some say it is jewel of only 1913
carats. The "Dc Beers Yellow. '
which was sold recently to an Indian
raiah, weighs 225 carats. The
Antwerp diamond will be placed on
the market in few months.