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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

Captain Picking Banoueted.

The. following Associate Press dispatch viii
prove interesting to our readers, inasmuch
as il refers TO hOnors conferred upon a na-
tive Of this county.
4 banquet was rendered TO Captain Henry
F. Picking, Of the L. 6 Navy. Monday
afternoon BY Mr.. and Mrs c. Morton Stew
art a. their coantry seat, "Clif-holme,n in
Green Spring Valley, near Baltimore. The
banquet was given % Captain Picking in rec
OgnitiOn Of his services At the time Of the
late war in Brazil and daring the Rio har-
Dor troubles, where, as captain of the cruiser
Charleston, be did the American merchant
marine good service a. acting commander Of
the South Atlantic squadron before the ar
rival Of Admiral Benhsm, after Admiral
Stanton had been recalled.
The guests left Baltimore BY q special
train al three O'Clock and were met By car
riages at the station. The guests we're re
oeived By Mrs. c. Morton Stewart and Mrs.
Captain Picking The spacious dining room
was decorated al one end with the Brazil
ian and the United States flags draped to-
gether. The tables were decorated with cut
flowers and shaded candles. At the hea I Of
the principal table sat Mrs. c. Morton Stew
art, with Captain Picking on her left. On
her right was seated the Brazilian C1asul,
Sen0r EpaminondAs Leite Chermont.
Charles Morton Stewart, Jr., as the toast
master. rehearsed the services rendered by
Captain Picking and said
# is especially fitting that an expression
of feeling with regard to the conduct of the
commander Of the Charleston be made in
the port Of Baltimore, as the only American
vessels trading with Rio Janeiro happen to
be the few packets hsiling from this port
Captain Picking replied, thanking Mr.
Stewart for bis kind words, saying thst be
had simply done his duty. 4 regret but
one thing, he concluded, ''and that is that
l could not make active use of the force
with which was provided"
Ex-G0vernor William Pinkney Whyte
next spoke to the toast. The President Of
the United States, and said that the qaes-
ton in the hsrbor Of RIO Janeiro was a
new one 70 confront President, bat that
he had decided it as an American, and had
decided that American commerce and citi-
zsnsbip must be protected.
General Felix Agnus. replying to the toast
The Press said The press Of the coun-
try is only the rejecting mirror Of the deeds
of Others. The editor-in-chief Of The press
of the world at one tine was no less a per
son than our guest, for a description Of his
manly action was hAshed to all countries,
and be became a hero and the source Of
columns of news and editorial matter. He
did his duty we'll"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

A dispatch from Omaha, Neb.. says that
J. Z. Shezrer. the lover Of Aurora McClin-
tock. is now as desirous Of living as be was q
few days ago crazy to die. He has become
convinced Of her innocence. and sent her a
note asking TO receive some word from her,
and she replied in long affectionate letter.
he hss nov given orders for h)Sers to be
placed near her bed every day.
They have again exchanged VOWS, and if
they recover, will be married as soOn as
Shearer can get a divorce from his wife He
thinks divorce will be easily secured, as
they parted by mutual agreement some
months ago. Aurora affects TO believe that
Shearer did not try 10 shoot her Friday
night. but saws he wanted her TO commit
suicide. and when she refused he attempted
TO kill himself. and accidentally shot her in
stead.
This explanation does not al all tally
with her story told the night Of the shoot
ing. when she called him 3 murderer and
wanted him taken out Of her sight.
DR.. W. W. shearer, of Green CLstle, No,
a brother. was in Omaha. last week, and
said Jerome was at Greea Castle the Sunday
previous to the shooting, bat said nothing
about The woman. There is general opin-
ion in Omaha thst Shearer and the girl are
conoealing something Of importance, but
neither will talk.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

Referring to the school tern just closed
10 this borough the Dsm0enE ssys OR
public schools have made rapid advance
during the past year and are nov equal to
any in the county" Tut, tat; neighbor.
You know better Than that Meyersdals
Juniors TOOK the same examinations as Som
eTset seniors butt5at was not the fault Of the
scholars. Tue patrons Of the schools know
where the trolble lies AID We mistake their
sentiments very much If they will submit
to having the schools conducted in the future
in the same manner as they have been the
past term.
The course CT study in the borough pub
lie schools should Be elevated until We have
the best and highest graded schools in the
county. The public should not be deceived
in this matter Mr.. Dem2aI, ard you should
right about and hep to obtain the result in
dicstej.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30
EXPRESS TRAIN WRECKED.
Engineer and Fireman Killed.

Oae Of The worst sccid=ais in the history
Of the Pillsburgh Division Of the Balnm0re
& Ohio railroad occurred at Pine Grove
station, four miles east Of Redwood, Al SD
O'Clock Sunday morning, resulting in the
death Of William Nicholson. one Of the best
known engineers in the service Of the com
pany. and George Reiuhart his fireman.
They were on the engine hauling the Bzlti-
more and Piitsburg express The accident
Was caused by large mas Of rock, which
lOosened by the late rains, bad fallen upon
The track from the hillside A5ove. The east
bOand express had passed the scene Of the
accident only about tSO hOars before and
found the track clear, and il IS believed that
the rocks became dislodged but few min
uies before the west bound express came
laundering along .; the rate of forty i've
miles an hour The locomotive was turned
completely around By the force Of the col
lisiOn but continued on its way for 81 least
thirty feet before it fell over on lis side, 3
total wreck. The three baggage and eI-
press cars were crushed into a shapeless
mass, and taking IRE from the engine, were
burned with all Of their contents The eI-
press messenger and baggage msster in
some miraculous way escaped from the
burning wreck, the former-E. o. Stahl,
formerly Of Friedens-had bis right arm and
collar bone 5rOkeai the latter escaped with
q feE sli ghi bruises.
The passenger coaches were derailed, bat,
besides the loss of door from one Of the
rear sleePers, none Of them were seriously
damaged The sleeping passengers received
violent shock, but 50 far as could be learned
all Of them escaped without injury. Gener-
a. Superintendent Patton, who was at Mey-
ersdale, looking after the arrangements for
the Brethren Meeting, hurried to the scene
OF the accident aud personally suPerintend-
ed clearing away the wreck. The passenger
coaches were soon replaced upon the track
and taken TO Garrett where they were placed
upon q side track until one O'Clock Sunday
afternoon. at which hour the road was again
open for travel.
The remains Of the dead engineer were
not recovered from under the engine until
several hours after the accident, when all
that could be found Of his mangled body
was gathered together and plsced in buck
et. Nicholson was about 50 years Of age,
and leaves family. He was an English
man By birth and Ess accounted one Of the
best engineers on the b. & o. The remains
Of fireman Rinehart were horribly mutila-
ted
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

Almost every driver is familiar with the
famous sign Of the railroads: stop. look
and listen" which : placed on grade cross
ings along thei. lines. Comparatively feE
know the real significance Of these few brief
words. The three brie: words cover the le-
gal points admirably. The rule Of the
stream and pike-is that tsamster OF driv-
er must stop look and listen for an aP-
preaching train. Previous 70 the advent OF
Mcleod the Reading company used an old
sign. Beware Of the Elgine and Cars, fol-
lowed BY q series Of injunetiOns that no
man walking over the road would hsge pa
tieUcs to read. There were several accidents
which brought the company into the So
preme court, aud the sharp lawyers opposed
to the company claimed that these signs
were not clear warning Mcleod went TO
Judge Pzxson, who wrote ogt this sdmira-
bic sign, Railroad CrOSsiDg-Siop, Look
and Listen Mr.. Paxson received for this
modest composition the sum Of Si,7S0. q
trihe over s795 Go a word, higher rate thsn
any author has ever received in the past. Il
can fairly lay claim 70 being the most eI-
pensiye composition on record, and shows
the value of bEeyity as nothing e.ss could
show IL.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30
caminaicour

As intimaisd in lsst seet = HFKsLb res-ula'
term of criminal court Was barren Of interest
In fact the cases ~ for trial we're 30 in
significant that th- entire calendar was dis
posed Of when Court adjourned Tuesday Al
ternoon- Il il 10 be rsgreited tbs: all cases OF
the echarseter brought before the Court st this
weeks session can not be disposed Of before a
Justice Of the Peaoe. instead of being dragged
into the Quarter Sessions where they con-
snDe valuable time and money. The next
legislature viii have an opportunity TO dis
tinguish itself by passing an act making the
reforms indicated
The fOllOwiBg disposition vas made Of the
cases on the calendar:
cSsEs CONTINUED.
Commonwealth vs.. John ROdy, F. & D.
Same IS. Dorsey Pngh. F. & B.
Same rs. Charles Hay, r & B.
Same vs.. W. N. Christner, F. &B.
Same vs. EdEsrd Barndt, F. B.
Same vs.. Sadie Davis, violation OF liquor
law.
Same vs.. Albert Domer, F. & B.
A nOl pros. was entered in the following
cases:
Commonwealth vs. Lemnel Bell. F. & B.
Same vs.. George O,dner, F. & B. etc.
Same vs.. David Deetz, malicious mischief
Same vs. J. C. Hutzell, F. & B.
Same rs. Clande II. Caller, F. & B.
Same vs. William Snowman, A &B.
Same vs.. II. ID. Humbert, forcible entry.
Same rs. William Snowman, surety.
Same IS. Urias S. Musser, A &B.
Same rs. same, surety.
Same vs. same, desertion.
Same VS.. Henry RingIer, A & B.
Same vs.. Ida Peterman, surety.
Same Us. Daniel Peterman. surety.
Same vs.. Albert Sorber, surety.
Same vs.. John Bender. surety.
Same vs.. AbIsm EnOs, desertion.
Same vs.. VIC. Bloom, resisting an officer.
Same vs.. same, surety.
Same v. Israel Prinkey, FAB.
Same vs.. Wilson Gsnham, desertion.
cAsEs TRIED
Commonwealth vs.. Heary Rirgle-. surety.
Case dismissed and costs to be paid by Deft
Same vs. Rufus f. Weimer, F. & B. Yer
dict, guilty. Usual sentence.
Same vs.. Peter Fisher, fornicstion, sen
tence, 81 fine and eJsts Of prosecution.
Deft remsnded to jail in default Of costs.
Same vs. Sarah Reed, same charge and same
sentence as in case against Fisher.
Same vs.. Charles Falkner, carrying en-
cealed weapons. Verdict. guilty.
Same vs.. same, larceny. On trial when
this report closed.
samevs. Edward Zerfoss, surety. Verdict,
prosecutor TO pay costs.
Same vs.. Emma Zimmerman, surety. Yer
dict, prosecutor to pay costs.
To day being Memorial Day, it IS sprobable
that Court will adjourn until Thursday,
when all unfinished business will be disposed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

Monday was one Of the cOldest May days
experienced in this section Of the country
in years past A nav wind prevailed
thro ughout the day and early evening.
Knowing ones predicted frost and prudent
gardeners and careful housewives hastened
to protect growing vegetables anu flowers
from the expected blight About midnight
the wind sa0sidsi and the cold increased.
Tuesday morning early nssrs found the
earth white with frost and the ground frozen
stiff. All unprotected garden truck was
found black and dead. People from the sur
rounding country who we're in town to-day
say that all OF the growing corn las been
ruined and that many wheat fields show the
ELECTS Of the blight
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30
Pennsylvania College for Women,

In another column viii be found the an
nouncement of this deservedly popular In
siitution. 0ne Of the most attractive fta-
tures Of the College is its beautiful and
heslthful location in that part of the city
where its studies are free from noise and dust,
and may enjoy the purest air Within easy
reach from the center Of the city by cable or
electric cars, or BY Penna. 2 r. TO East Lib
erty Station. No better facilities could be
afforded anywhere for the study Of the elss-
sizes, mathematics. history and literature.
music and art Thorough work is also done
in the laborstories, cabinets and gymnasium.
Terms for boarding and tuition very reason
able
The next term viii open September 12th.
Those desiring catalogues should address
Pennsylvania College for Women, Pittsburg,
Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

The sale Of the real and personal property
Of the d. g. Reiiz Manufacturing Co, took
place Thursday under the supervision Ofthe
assignees, W. II. Ruppel, Esq-, and J. J.
Zorn. The real estate, buildings and ms
chinery were all knocked OF to Captain
Henley, who also purchased large portion
Of the supplies, manufactured articles and
material OIL hand, which seIe sold in sepa-
Tate lots. The machine shop and planning
mill were sold together and brOugh, Si5,
subject to a mortgage Of 5000. The build
ing in which the patterns were stored was
free Of encumbrance and brought s405. TIE
loose material as rule wen; low. The Cap
tain was disinclined to SPEAK Of his future
plans any more than 10 say the works were
likely to be started Up and operated in the
fafure-BzliR Record
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

Ed. Mulleodorefs very interesting sermon
10 the veterans Of the late war as represent
Sd by Lowry G. A. r Post on Sunday even
ing in the Christian church was most able
as well as eloquent production His histo-
ricSl skstching Of events st the time which
tried meas souls" was vivid, intense, dra-
matte. He struck beneath the surface for
the cause OF all this ruin and desOlstion
and easily found it in the accused spirit Of
slavery; this, the war in its triumphant
finale. should have destroyed. bat il did not
II still lives. and be cited proof upon proof
in current events to f1rtify his position and
establish his assertions. Altogether his dis
course was = powerful representation Of the
pas. with critical analysis Of its effects IN
the present, as mastery as it was eloqaeniiy
and forcibly presented -Nsyersdaie cs1a.
p,eTciai
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

About two m Jnths ago Mr. and Mrs Fred
erick e .asser. Of CJasHaagh toEnship bar
led their oaly child, "A infant one month
Old a few days following Ms GrAsssr's
father died. She had not kaoxa Of her fab
er's sickness and the news Of his death was an
awful shock 10 her. Shortly after this her
friends noticed taat her mind was affected,
bat attributed ali Of her queer actions to
grief over the d=a.h Of her child and father.
Las, week. however, the p0Or woman be-
cane violently insane and it vas necessary
for her friends 70 have the toEnship con-
stable bring her 10 the CJanty Home, where
sae was confined until yesterday morning,
when she was removed % Dixmoat Iasane
Asylum
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30
F. P. SAYLOR,
Clerk Of Courts.

The elements Of success in business hon
est weight and MEASURE, fair open prices TO
all, an earnest desire to please. the offering
Of strong values, and kind, pleasant treat
ment, lived up to with strong purposes and
backed by the grand system and principle Of
C-a-s-h, must win The people patron
ize r. A. Snyder, lockwood, Pa, because
he works hard for success with these ele-
ments in practice, and has a splendid stock
for Won TO select from.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

The contract for the erection Of q system
Of water works for this town entered into
some time since by the town council with
Con & CO. has besn cauce ei, owing TO
the financial embarrassment OF the contract
ors, and has been awarded to Malone Bros,
OF Holid4ysburg, Pa, who were the second
Lowest bidder. Malone Bros viii enter up
on the work in the course Of the next two
OF ihree Reaks
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30
New Prices for 1894.
HICKS, Weather for June.


From Word and Works.
Fair weather viii prevail in most parts Of
the continent al the opening Of June. A
storm period, together with the new noon
is central on the 81. A warm wave ofmuch
severity viii pass over the country from
about the u 10 the 6lh, the center Of danger
Gus storm disturbances being on the 81,
4th. 5th. There are marked indications Of
earthquake pertUrbations on and about
these same dates a wave ofeooler air from
polar regions viii iow in after the disturb
ances and dominate the weather for several
days On and touching the oh and 10th II
will grow very warm asaiE, and series Of
rains and storms viii set in, with many
prospects OF continuing indefinitely. This
is the entrance OF the Summer solstice, and
showsry, stormy weather, with unusual dis
plsysof lightning, may be expected until the
solstice period is passed
A storm period is central on the 14th, al
equinox Of Mercury IS central on the l6;h,
aud the full moon is on the ISth, all within
q few days Of the earths turning point Z
the 2lst. Therefore, many starting electri-
trical storms viii be natural from about the
l4th until after the rs2ctionA.y disturbances
due normally on the 30.h and 2lst. About
the p TO > much cooler weather may be ex-
pecied, with probable Cessation Of rains
and storms The last June storm period j.
from the 95-h 70 the 29h. during which
time a wave Of intense warmth viii pas
over this country, as well As other paris Of
the globe, aud many aimosphsric and e,ec-
trical disturbances may be expected about
2j.h to 18Th The Venus equinox. central
on July llth, promises rain for the most Of
that month; bat We believe the tendency
viii BE- 10 local clond5urst With dryness CIV
ering many wide districts f the country.
As precautionary measure We urgs all our
readers TO make al possible provisions for
retaining in cis.erns and ponds all the water
possible, during the rains in June and the
iTst half Of July.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

Joseph Tressler. Asei 3 years, died al his
home near Garrett, on Wednesday last He
had beea in delicate health for long time
prior 10 his death and fatal termination OF
MS disease vas not uueIpec1ed- The funeral
tJok place Thursday afternoon and was con-
Quoted By comrades Of r P Cammins Post
e. A R.. Of which organization the deceased
was a member
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

Through an oversight We neglected to
chronicle the mirage OF Mr.. James Il.
Black, Of Meyersials, to Mss Anna II.
S.oughton, Of Philadelphia. The ceremony
took place in the City Of Brotherly Love on
the Oh inst. Mr.. Black viii Be remembered
By many ofOur readers Is the o5liging clerk
in the County Tressarsrs otacs during the
three years his father was IL charge Of the
county finances, snd they viii ante with Us
in extending congratulations.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

DR.. F. 5 Weller, a well-kaoEn Physician
Of Hyndman, B.ii5Ei coua,y, who eujlyed
a large practice among the people OF the
south eastern section Of this eouuty, died
gery suddenly wednesday last That morn-
ing he rec-i we'd a SUNNI )ns 10 Foley's Sta-
ton, aud although sick al the time be rs-
sponded 70 the cal He was ricken with
ap5ple1y on The train while rsiurning home
and died without 7egiining eoascioasness
TIE D.. was about six y-iye years Of age.
He was the father Of District Attorney Wei
Ter, of BsdfJri
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

From the last issue OF the Confluence
E-i5 We learn that NJ Cobb. who visited
that place abJai m5uth ag1 fJr the pur-
pose Of securing q siie for tannery, was in
C0nh1enoe again last week. l. is nov an
nouncsd ths, in case Mr.. Cobb eau succeed
in making c3ntrac.s for saih.isnt q1and-
y Of hemlOck bark TO Justify the erecsioa OF
9 pant C5nf lencs viii il the near future
have one OF the largest taansries in this ssc-
ton Of the State, giving employment to
f-om IS 10 100 men.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

The barn on the Jesse Hoover farm in
Milford township vas entirely destroyed by
IRE Al al early hour last Tuesday morning.
The origin Of the fire is not known, but il IS
believed TO have been the work Of incendia-
mes. The farm became the property Of Gen
eral A H COfroth several weeks ago when
il was sold at assignee's sale.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

Rev Lewis IAmpe, pastor Of Beams Re
formed Church, will be united in marriage
to Miss Grfiths, Of Lancaster, Pa, on
wednesday. June G;h, a. the EpiscOpil
Church in that city, By Rev. RobouOm.
Rev. LAmPe has been resideat ofthis coun-
u only the past year, bit he has won many
friends in that short time.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

Hon A. J. ColbOrn Of Somerset was regis
tered at the YOugh House on Friday He
carries bis years aud his honOIs well. Col
born is a leading attorney al the Somerset
bar. He was 5 member OF the Legislature
from 1873 to lSs4, and was one OF the fore
most men in the House, where be earned
the sobuquet Of The Bald Eagle OF S)ner-
SET - Cl1pl.lLsriNe C9aarieI.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

Constable John George, ofNew Bsltimore,
who was in Somerset yesterday, tells Is that
be has assisted at good maay barn raisings
in his time but that he never attended one at
which more work was accomplished than
last Tuesday, when barn 40K73 feet was
rsised for George NeEiand, Of Allegheny
township. Fifiy-six neighbors assisted the
contractor, Mr.. Sam Deal, and before supper
was announced all of the timbers had been
placed in position and three fOur,hs Of the
building was Eeather5oarded. Constable
George thinks that if daylight bad continued
two or three hours longer the barn could
have been flushed in a single day. OF
course all Of the workmen were treated 10
excellent meals that day
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

The regular morning service viii be held
in the Presbyterian Church next Sabbath,
June 3, conducted by the pastor. In the
evening the Presbyterian and Lutheran con
gregations viii unite for Eo-ship in the Ln-
theran Church, and in the absence Of the
pastor Rev. J. 5. Harkey-Rev. T. J. Bris-
tow vii preach
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

Col Halls circus, which showed st this
place Saturday, was fairly well patronized.
The show IS as good as the average circus.
Il IS reported that . gang Of gamblers &C
companies the circus and that they succeed
ed in fleeing q number Of persons at Rock
wood, Friday, By means Of the old shell
gamen
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30
SIOO-

Every one that buys one dollars worth Of
dry goods, millinery or any other kind Of
goods at Ms. A. E. Uhrs store participates
in the one hundred dollar distribution now
going on at her store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-05-30

Oar Osie township correspondent writes
Us that she peopie Of TIA. township met on
Sunday last in the ~DdakArd7 Caurch for
the purpose Of Organizing q Union Sladly
School. The proceedings were very har-
moniUus and resulted in the election Of the
following officers Superintendent Jacob
Fox: Assistant Superintendent E Z Mey-
ers; Secretary, Martin B0Essr; Treasurer,
c. P. Crist; Teachers, d. H Waitaker, S. G.
Whitaker Sarah Fox and Minnie Cris; ;
Librarian. Minnie B. Crist.