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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
Dan CouohIln Acquitted.

Dan Coughlin, the Chicago ex-detective.
was Thursday evening acquitted Of the muir
der of DIR. P. H. .Cronin, and is a free man
for the first time since his arrest on May %,
1889. The jury's verdict ended a trial Of
four months duration, concerning a crime
that is probably the most sensational in
modern history. The aequittal was the lat
est and most surprising sensation. A con-
viction Sas thought probable, and a disa-
greement more than likely, but acquittal
was not expected, even by Coughlin's
friends.
The verdict practically declares Burke and
0'Sulliyan, who died in prison, innocent
men. They and Coughlin were sent to Jo-
liet for life, and the survivor after three
years in prison was granted a new trial,
which ended Thursday. CoUghlin was re-
tried on the old indictment All the evil
dence of the former trial was introduced,
and new testimony directly duplicating
COughlin was heard, yet he was acquitted
and the two men who died as felons were
held blameless ofthe crime that caused their
death. Judge Tuthill charged rather favor
ably for the defense
The verdict was greeted with cheers by the
crowd that filled the court room
The chief evidence against the ex-detect-
i've was the admitted fact tha, he hired the
white horse and the buggy in which the
doctor was supposed TO have been driven to
the Carlson cottage.
Coughlin did not take the stand in bis
own defense but his counsel, while admit
ting the hiring, claimed that the rig had
been procured for a friend of Coughlin's s
from Hancock, Mich, who was in the city
on a visit
Coughlin and Cronin were members OF the
same camp of the Gamma gael, and it was
charged that the ex detective had frequently
hinted that the doctor would meet with a
traitors death"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Regarding the wearing Of their religious
garb by the nuns who have been elected
teachers IN the Riverside public school at
Pittsburg. and their right to do so, no opin-
ion has yet been issued from the Department
of Public Instruction, but it is semi-official-
ly stated that there is no law upon the
statute books governing or in any way
regulating the style Of dress which teachers
shall wear The law properly leaves all
such incidental questions to the good judg-
ment and common sense of the teachers
themselves. At the same time it is presum-
ed that in the exercise of this discretion
teachers will not make themselves con-
spicuons by any peculiar garb or offend the
patrons of the public schools by wearing
any costume prescribed by a religious de-
nomination inasmuch as the law does not
and cannot recognize seetarianism in any
form in the administration of the public
school system"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
Where the MONEY comes From.

Congressman Hepburn gave some figures
in his speech on Monday which should be
borne in mind by the American people. The
Pension Appropriation bill was under dis
cussion, aud Mr.. Hepburn went into an
analysis of the source of the money spent
for pensions 10 veterans Of the Union army.
or the sl50,O00,O00 internal revenue tax
e. the South paid less than S9,000,9O; of
the S177, ,OOo 600 custom receipts, the South
paid but s. 600, 900; of the miscellaneous re-
ceipts less than 100000. So that said
be, addressing the Southern members, you
contribute less than SIS .O00, 900 10 the reve-
nues Of the government. How do you get
that back Nine millions return as sugar
bounty, 5000, 600 in pensions and $. 5.O00, 900
as a deficit in postal receipts. You there
fore receive back 3.OOO, 900 more than you
contribute. You contribute not s cent to
Northern pensions. What difference does
it make to you what we do with our mon
ey?"
The statistics quoted by Mr.. Hepburn sp-
ply to the operation Of the tariff, as well as
TO the pension question. While but 81 900, =
900 of the s177 10000 Of custom duties is
collected in the Southern States, the work of
revising and reversing the tariff policy of the
country is confided to Southern Congress-
men. Does it not appear that the South has
much too large share in arranging the ma
tional afiAirs2- Chronicle Telegraph.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
Women For Jurors.

CHICAGO, March Judge Burke is now
considering whether to accept or reject a
woman juror A woman presented herself
yesterday to exercise the functions ofa citizen
BY sitting in the jury box. Upon the list
of jurors issued for Judge Burke's court
Monday appeared the name of NJ Z. Farson,
No. l34 Warren avenue. The bailiff in
whose district this residence lay did not
serve the summons personally, but left a
copy. Yesterday morning Miss Mary
FarsOn, principal of the Brown school, ap-
peared before the bar of Judge Burke's
court She vas ready, she said, to help out
the cause Of justice in Cook county, but
thought her excuse apparent and valid.
Judge Burke viii decide whether he will
thus help along the csuse of woman s
emancipation. Miss Farson voted last year
upon the school question, and in consequence
her name appears upon the voting list.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
Ex-Speaker Hewitt Dead.

HoLLIDAYsBURG, Pa, March 10.-Hon.
Benjamin Lightner Hewitt, ex-peaker to the
house Of representatives Of Pennsylvania,
and one of the best known Republican
politicians Of the state, died about O'Clock
this morning in the Bingham House, Phila-
delphia, where he went for medical treat
ment. The cause ofdeath was Inflammation
of the brain.
Mr. Hewitt served eight years in the house
of representatives and in 1881 was chosen
speaker of that body. He was fish COM
missioner from 1873 until 1854, and planned
the Cory Matching house, the best fish
Matching establishment in America. He
was chairman of the house committee in
1873 on the revision Of the civil code. In
1879 he helped to prevent the passage of the
riot bill, whose provisions would have
taken 81 600 out Of the state treas ury
During the great struggle in 1881 over the
election of a Uuited States senator Mr..
Hewitt received several votes on different
ballots for that high Office. During the
late legislature be became prominent il the
opposition TO the seating Of Andrews and
also as the father Of the pure food bill. He
leaves a wife and two sons
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
Pensioners Decreasing.

WAsHISsTos, March 9.-The decrease in
the number Of claims received daily at the
Pension Bureau is shown in 3 statement
prepared at the department. The number
Of pensioners on the rolls is now ap-
proximately $50. 600, against s52, 600 for the
corresponding week of last year. The
number Of cases now pending the action of
the examiners in ga, i69 This is decrease
ofover 81 600 in the standing number during
the year. The number received during last
week is s decrease of 3, ,44S from the number
received in the corresponding week last
year There is also decrease of 2sl in the
number of cases allowed during the week,
and an increase Of $50 in the cases rejected.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
Crows Maiden speeoh.

Thursday afternoon eK Speaker Galusha
A Grow, OF Pennsylvania, made his maiden
speech after his re-eutry into Congress. It
was on his amendment to the pension ap-
preparation bill, and clearly showed that the
"old man eloquent" had lost none Of his
early vigOr and ability. The closest attention
was paid TO his remarks, the members from
both sides of the House gathering around
him, and when be had finished he was ac-
corded hearty round Of applause.
Mr.. Grows amendment made the lowest
monthly rate for disability Sl2. Ifthe Gov
ernment were to do anything for the old
soldier, he said, il should do something
substantial. Dollars and cents should not
be weighed in the national scales against the
heroic deeds and services of the defenders
Of their country.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

The State Normal School, at Indiana, Pa,
viii begin the spring term Of fourteen weeks
on Tuesday, April 81. 1894 Students may
board in clubs. Twelve dollars is the actual
cost of tuition to teachers att ending the
whole term
Notwithstanding the hard times the at
tendance IS larger than in any previous win
ter Students sre received at aay time.
Send for catalogue.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
Change for Teachers.

The great offer being made by the Pitts
bnrgh DiPatci to take the sixty teachers OF
the public schools of Pittsburgh, Allegheny
and other points in Pennsylvania, Ohio,
West Virginia and Maryland to Atlantic
City in July is the talk of the hour. The
additional inducement that the twelve teach
ers of the sixty who receive the largest
number Of votes will be taken on a supple
mentary trip to Philadelphia, New Work
and Boston after the Atlantic City trip is
over is indicative of the lberality which
governs the Pittsburgh Dkpato1 in every
thing it does. Give your favorite teacher
the benefit of splendid summer outing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

CONGRESSMAN HEPBURS, Of Iowa, made
a good point in the pension debate few
DAYS since. lie made the assertion that
the late Confederate States contributed
not one dollar toward the payment Of
pensions OF Union veterans, and follow
ed this by the statement that Of the
Sl50,OO0,000 internal revenue taxes the
South paid less than $4,000, 600; Of the
SI77, ,O00, 600 custom receipts only $4,000
600, and Of the miscellaneous receipts
less than S2,OOO,0O0. In return the South
is paid $1,000, 600 in sugar bounty, 5000
600 in pensions, and 100000 as a def
cit in postal receipts. This was a center
shot and there was no reply.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
EmptIed the stora Room

Last Wednesday II. Goldstone of Mt.
Pleasant opened a general store in the
village Of Waterford in Ligonie- township.
snd that evening returned to bis home in
MI Pleasant. leaving the store in the charge
oi clerk. This morning when the clerk
went to the store to open up for the days
business he was astonished to find the room
almost empty. burglars having forced an
entrance during the night and taken cloth
Ing boots, shoes, underwear, gents furnish
ing goods, etc, 70 the amount Of 81 900 and
hauled them away.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

STATISTICS show that l,O0O,OO0,0OO gal
Ions Of beer are annually manufactured
in this country. An additional tax of
cent a gallon. or a dollar barrel on this
product, would make up large portion
Of the country's deficient revenues.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

AFrER five days Of debate the Pension
Appropriation bill passed the House on
Thursday last, without a division. The
bin appropriates sl5l 100000. Mr.. Grow
signalized his return to the House after
an absence Of thirty years, by offering
an amendment 10 the bill providing that
no pension on account Of disability in
service should be less than Sl2 q month.
The amendment was not adopted, but
taking it as a text, he made q brief but
brilliant speech that ELECTED applause
from both sides Of the House.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Hos. BESJ. L. HEWITT, Of Holidays
burg, some years since Speaker Of the
House at Harrisburg, and last session
member Of the Legislature, died at the
Bingham House in Philadelphia, o. Sat
urday last. Mr.. Hewitt was one Of the
leading Republican politicians in the
state, a lawyer Of ability and a gentle
man of spotless reputation, whose death
will be regretted by many friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Thomas Hicks, President of the Young
Republican Club of Philadelphia. Thursday,
made the announcement that the North
ampton County Republican Committee won
the silk banner awarded by the Club to the
county showing the largest percentage of in
crease in the vote for Grow. Northampton
polled 3,76l votes for Ja5kson. and 1854
for Grow, a percentage of 16S944.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Hos. CHAs. w. SroSE is formally an
nounoed as a candidate for re-nomina-
ton 10 his present seat in Congress, from
the Twenty-seventh district This takes
him out Of Gubernatorial race and leaves
General Hastings q clear field.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

LES than 'three years more Of Gro
yer" and his tariff smashers, and then
the country viii resume business at the
old stand. By that time people viii have
all sthe change" they voted for.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
somathlna for NothInr

To get something for nothing is contrary
70 the laws Of nature and mankind; if you
want Range, that is good baker and per
feet roasier, Try the Cinderella il is sold at
fair price, and will give You good service.
1t lightens labor and lessons care. Sold BY
Jas. B. Hoiderbaum.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

WHILE The father Of the Wilson bin Is
getting well, the Wilson bill Is getting
iits. The question now among Demo
cratic doctors Is, Can they cure fts?-
later Ocoon.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Iris believed at Washington that the
so-called Bland seignorage bill, 70 coin
vacuum. il passed by the Senate, as 1t
probably viii be, viii meet with veto
At the hands Of the President
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

The Engineering and Mining Journal says
the total coal production of the United
States in 1898 was ls3. 3.422.7l0 tons Penn
syivania's production was as follows Btu
minous, 45,225,ssl tons; anthracite, IS. sio.-
PA tons.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

One of the largest sales of farm stock ever
held in Eastern Pennsylvania was that of
John Mace, who owns a large distillery as
well, in Montgomery county. A rumor was
circulated that there would be free whisky.
As result over 5000 people were in attend :
ance and 6l7 teams were tied on the farm.
No whisky, however, was in sight
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Western Farm for sale; fine rich soil
large tracts Of from ,OoO to 4, 900 acres, suit
able for colonies; in good location; also
farms of any size from so acres up, at from
$50 to $50 per acre. Call on or write to
B. F. LANE & Co,
Rooms and 2, Dixon, Illinois.
Countryman Block.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

TIE silYerites are threatening that II
the Bland bill is vetoed they viii knife
the Wilson bill, and thus the President
Is placed "betEeen the devil and the
deem sea.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
State Normal School.

The spring term Of the State Normal
School at California, Penn'a, will open on
Monday, March, 90, '94.
Students can enter at any time Send for
catalogue, ETC., to Theo. B. Moss, Phi. D.,
PRINCIPAL.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

SESATeg CULION says that the new tar
al bili reminds him Of = crazy quilt. 1t
viii make the country also look like a
crazy guilt if itever shall become a law.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Teachers EramirGfi0aS.-Permit me TO say
here that circumstances will reqaire change
in the plan of holding the regular teachers
examinations. A large number of teachers
will attend the State Normal schools and
will not return to the county until the 5:h
or sih Of July. We desire moreover 10 avoid
the grouping of large numbers together at
any one point and thus permit more satis-
factory work by all applicants. The exam
nations will begin about the 10th Of July
and will close about the 10Th Of August
No less than twenty dates and places will be
announced, thus permitting applicants to be
examined where they expect 10 teach 50 far
as may be practicable, and sffJrding direct
oTs an opportunity OF meeting their teachers
before employing them. Let the teachers
seek to do earnest thorough work in the
local normals or elsewhere, and then apply
for examination in the proper district re-
gardless of the school they have attended.
While the plan here outlined will require
more time and labor, and expense on the
part ofthe examiner. than in former years,
am persuaded that il will be to the best in
terests of all parties concerned. and therefore
l trust it will meet with ready and hearty
approval.
Respectfully submitted,
]. NJ. BERKEY.
d n. q
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

From the estate Of the late General
William Lilly, Congressman-at-large, the
STATE Of Pennsylvania receives, for coliai-
eral inheritance tax. the sum Of $4,000.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

The election board of Miners Mills, Lu.
zerne county, are in trouble. There was a
serious discrepancy between the duplicate
and tally sheets of the Congressman-at-
large. They were called upon to explain,
and said they got tired counting, that Grow
would be elected any way. and made al es-
innate Of the vote, giving Grow 81 and Han
cock l65. A recount gave Grow % and
Hancock li1. Judge Rice directed the Dis
trict Attorney to draw up an indictment
against the election board. The penalty for
the Offense, under the Baker ballot law, is a
fine of $1,000, or one year in Jail, or both.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

" He has no more influence" said
Hartford Wit, "he has no more influence
fhaE p in pneumonia. ."-Haaford Coug-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Farmer, we have what you want; a rene
dy for hard times. Wen save money and
labor for you. Write postal card for cata-
logue, &c. Address
G. w. & H. B. KEMP,
Harnedsville,
Somerset Co, Pa.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-05-03
TAIL OF A SEA SERPENT.
Peter Hansen Chopped It on With
One Stroke OF His
Sharp Ak.
The Monster Was 100 Feet Long
and Was OF Enormous
Size.
NorwsgiAa Roatmsn's EHtraordInary Ad-
vesturs with MaTins Monster
On PuKst sound

Tho much discussed question as to
whether the sea serpent IS reality or not
j. as much u "a problem today as 10 ever
was. Scientists IA "a whole confidently
state that no such monster does or can cx-
st. on tho other hand, every now and
thon persons ~ moro or less crrdibility re-
port personal slight 81 such creatures, and
in the main their descriptions ngrco. Tho
san Francisco Examiner prints an inter
esting contribution 90 the discussion from
the pen Of Peter Hansen, Norwegian
boatinan on Puget sound. Hansen "a an old
sailor OF moro than average intelligence,
and his reliability Is vouched for by his
neighbors at Quartornhstcr, Wash. Here
Is his story;
On Feb. "a / was IN my boat towing "A
small raft OF cedar logs from the opposite
shore 20 my ranch. Tho bay, or rather
strait, Is about three miles wide here, and
WAS within half a milo Of the west shore,
upon which stands my cabin The raft
lad in tow contained DIX newly cut logs.
Upon the middle Of the raft had built a
email platform Of cedar shakes, and on this
platform were my tools-a double bitted
chopping ak, a hroadax and "a loaded cou-
BE blrreled shotgun. Ny Newfoundland
cog was with mo IN the boat standing
high up in tho bow, barking ut the ducLs
and gulls
Carl had just finished prolonged ~ Of
barking ct The ducks when he suddenly
fetched such an unusual growl Of anger
that ! looked around 70 sec what he mat
ter could lo. The light tina. met my gaze
paralyzcd nc, and the oars dropped from
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-05-03
NAMES AND THEIR MEANING.

Edwin il Saxon, happy oonqucror.
Florence is Latin. the blooming one.
Arabella b Latin, the beautiful altar.
Rosamond II Saxon, the rose ~ peace.
Agatha Is a Greek name. the good one.
James is Of Hebrew origin the beguiler.
Aaron Is frorl the Hebrew aud signifies a
lofty mountaJ.
Eudorin II from the Greek. one who pros
perH in her way.
Hercules. from the Greek. was the glory
o. llcrn or Juno.
Emma il German. Tho first Of the name
was nurse girl
Jane and is several combinations are the
feminine Of John.
Cassaudra Is from the Greek and means
q rcformer of men.
Simon, "a Hebrew name. may be TRANSMIT
ed the obedient one.
Jcmimn. a favorite name among the He
brews means a dove.
Richard Is "a genuine Saxon name, mean.
ing the powerful one
Phmbe means the light Of life The name
Is Of Greek derivation
Anna, Hannah, Annie and Ann are lie
brew. the gracious one
Joshua was the same Hebrew form as Je-
sus, both meaning saviour
Charles is German, meaning noble spirit
ed one. over 100 European kings have been
named Charles.
Julius. "a Latin name, signifies soft haired
The Julian family was one If the most IN
nous in the history Of Rome.
Bernard b. German, meaning bears heart
German soldiers often wore the skin Of q
bears head as "A helmets. Louis Globe
Democrat
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-05-03

Having the nosdsd merit 20 mora than
make good all the Advertising claimed FOR
them the follow NJ four rsnsdies
have reached a phsnomsnsl sale: d..
kings New DiscovsTy. for consumption.
coughs and colds. each bottle qua antsed;
Electric BitterF. the great Terpsds for i've
sAlve. the best IN ths world. and DR.. KINGS
New LIE Pills. which are a reflect pill
All thtsa ieInOiiea are guaranteed Go do
what 10 clAime1 for them. aRd the dealer
whose name 10 attached will DO glad TO sell
Won more Of them. Gold At Parchen-
D'Acheul Drug Co
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-05-03

SEIZED THE AK AND CUT OFF FIVE FEET.
my hands. On my port quarter, about
three fOurths Of milo distant, there
doomed the swayinP head and neck Of some
monster unlike anything had ever seen
or dreamed Of In all my life, and have
been "a seaman fer more than 40 years and
visited every part of tho nayigable globe.
When first seen, the creature was max
ing straight across the bay, with his head
10 feet in the air; but. as it seems, having
heard Carl's defiant and piercing cries, ho
changed his course and SWAN directly to
ward ug with fearful velocity, tho mighty
thrOcs of his extended body emitting a
sound not unliLe that caused by tho pound
ing OF a sidcwhocl steamers paddles.
My first impulse was 20 reach my trusty
shotgun, cartridge belt and Ratchet. l
plunged into tho seq and swan for the
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-05-03
NOTIONS.

We offer the following bargains this week Notion
Department. every item worth double the price marked:
Ladies' Purses, worth Soc 75c, ST. Special price,
Eureka Pins on roll with cushion Regular price special sc
Good quality paying cards. regular leader SC
Princess Curling Irons Regular quality Our special 15c
Heavy Snch Rubber Dressing Combs Worth sc, for
Hair Brushes good value Special today
Cloth Brushes worth SOC Reduced for this sale
Shoe Brushes, 7sc leaders For this sale y....4sc
Tooth Brushes Our regular goods for .......,..Isc
hrscass Hand Brush Worth 21lc for........... SC
Magic Pocket Lamp complete. The 81 lamp soc
Plated Cult Buttons Worth 2Sc per pair, for SC
A good box Of Writing Paper and Envelopes Worth aoc,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-05-03

Pullman Sleeping Cars,
Elegant Dining Cars.
Tourist Sleeping Cars

TIME SCHEDULE
IN LFFECr SUNDAY. nov 10. is9s.
TRAINS ARRIVE AZ Hu.EyA.
No. J. Pacific NaL west bound ..... s2iAR
~. = Atlantic hsI. eaaf bound .... OIL. lh o. m
No. p harssvills sceomfnod atIrn ...-.. $50 -
No. 3. hIcksa. Boulder and flknura
-crom.nad4apn .iauy encspf un-
days. ....... ~. ........ $50 p .
no. ~, himiui niEoi Eondays only 80 ,.
TRAINS DEFsHT IRON HELEVL
No. J. Pacific Nal west bound ........ Q8s = .n
No. a tlanflc Mail east bound .... gill =.
No. 2. hhrTavills hceummudaf on ... $50 = a
No. Do. Wilkes. Boalder and Ekhorn
accommodation DALI except sun
dAysJ .......... ..........'......... 7;i5 - q
No. i0i Rimini mixed, Mondays only i0sJ a a