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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21

says Secretary Edge: 1--WE have about
sC.00O miles Of road in the State and an
nually spend about Sf,O0.OpO in repairs,
and at the end OF the year have 5000
miles OF road in no better condition than
they were at the beginning. Just where
the money has all gone it is difficult TO
tell. but it has gone somewhere out Of
the pockets Of the taxpayers. This shows
an average expenditure Of about fifty
dollars per mile per year, and year after
year. Now We submit that if farmer
had the contract to mend the mile of road
near his farm and was sure Of having
fifty dollars per year 10 do il with, that
our roads could and would be kept in
much better condition than they now
are. That amount Of money expended
honestly and fairly in work or its equiv
aleut. would certainly give much better
results than we now obtain"
The stirring up which the Department
of Agricul,ura has given the road ques-
tiOu iu its farmers institutes and the ad-
ditionai notice which viii be given il in
the - farmers institutes 10 be held dur
ing the coming winter. will causemOre
thought than the question has ever be-
fore received, and where there ! thought
and attention given 10 every evil that
tvl mast and viii be Temedied. The in
dica-rHs are that the first remedy that
SHOULD be applied should be the repeal Of
tbs right 10 pay road taxes in work.
These taxes are not worked out-they are
simply loafel OUi, and the township is
IN Ky il il gets fifty cents in work for one
dollars worth Of tax. What rail road
could be prosperous aud profitable If its
patrons were permitted To pay their fares
in working along the line? II the plan
Is not economical for corporations, who
loo.. closely after their interests, why is
/ il good for the township which practical
/ Is mas no one 10 look after its interests?
l First repeal the right To work out the
road taxes. have them paid in cash, and
| then see to il that the cash is honestly
( expended upon the township roads We
have, during the past iifty years. expend-
/ ell enough TO have macadamized our
I reads from one end OF the State to the
I other and as the result have roads which
are not any better than they were fifty
/ years ago. Why not change this plan
/ and try some other? Ii would be diff
I cult 10 select a worse one and the chances
are that a change would be forthe better.
I At any rate, a. a starter let Us repeal the
work tax and substitute the cash tax and
i then elect supervisors vino will see To il
thai the money is honestly expended.
I The farmers along the road can still DO
the work. but the supervisor should in
I sist on q fair days work tor a fair days
wages.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH N WHITES
BoRO, OF WHICH REV. wM. FERGUSON
Is PASIoR-
No, that is not the only disease they
cure. | personally know Of a number Of
cures from other troubles, but have needed
them only for that, though it would BE- but
fair to add that my general health has been
better this summer than ever before IN my
life.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are now given 10 the public as an unfailing
blood builder and nerve TesiOrer, curing all
forms of weakness arising from a watery con-
ditiOn of the blood or shattered nerves. The
pills are sold by al dealers. or viii he sent
post psid on receipt of price % cents a box,
or six boxes for $40 (they are never sold IN
bulk or by the l00l by addressing DR.. VIII
iams' Medicine Company, Schenectady, NY.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21
Tie Hoa. Bob" Mezanara Visits Somerset.

The Hon. bob" MeEama-a Visits Somerset.
The Hon. Robert c. Mcnamara, the
Congressional candidate of the free sill
Yer, free trade. free riot party. spent
Wednesday in Somerset From his ap-
pearance and manner, and the enthusi-
astic greeting he received at the hands of
his Democratic friends, one would not
indge that be or they took much stock in
the statement quently made by the
ardent friends of one or the other of the
two Republican candidates that the Re-
publican will be elected even if there are
two candidates of that party faith in the
field. From his appearance we would
say that Mr.. Mcnamara feels like an
ight-time-winner. And why shouldn't
he2
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21

For7 years have had a had ease 0f eie-
tarrh. took cold continually and almost al
yvstys had headaches: q bad stomach - well,
and too many accompany ing troubles - mem
ton. But now, after only short Treatment
OF Or. SalTl, ;t N almost new man
HENRY TEE0N.
Suabury, Northumberland Co, Pa, sept 9, '96.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21
DR.. saIm snaiehed Her From Her Grave

You asked me why did not come back last
month"; The medicine Dr. ~alm gave me
helped me 80 much. that thought Il was not
necessary TO return at present but however.
II need any further treatment he j. my ply
sician. He cured me Of scrOfula. aboat one
year ago. snatched me- you might say, nom
the grave This is saying good deal. bat IL
l. true Mrs. A. +. MEYER.
Linden Hall, Centre Co, Pa, July IA, $50.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21

The enemy are commencing to crow
already. as witness the following taken
from to-day's Johnstown Democrat:
The disgracefIl Republican muddle
in the Twentieth Congressional District
has finally resulted in a settlement in the
courts that means that the people will be
represented in the next Congress by a
clean, able and courageous democrat"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-10-21
Hard OF Hearing for IS Years, Caused by Ca
tarrh, and cured by DIR. Salm-

Hard OF Hearing for IS Years, Caused by Ia
tarrh, and cured by DIR. salm
REV. ]. ID. LEIsTER, SwALEs, PA,
Replying to your inquiry, a. 20 testimonial
with my signature, published by Dr. Saiin.
will say, that was under his treatment Tor 10
months for my hearing IL was Calarrh OF
the middle Ear, and like yourself could near
some days better than Others, could near net-
ter IN noise. My hearing was very muen lni-
proved by the treatment, ana nave no uount,
but that he can help you: Dr. SalIn appears
to be an honest man, and he VIII tell you th,-
TRUTH whether he can help You or not l
were YOU would certainly consult hiin-
was longer afflicted than you. Ny hearing
was bad In one ear for about 3 years. ana IN
the other for about - or y years Hoping
that your hearing will be entirely restored,
remain, ISAAC PIERsON.
bedford, Bedford Co, Pa.
After the Country Doctors Had Given Him
Up as Incunble. DIR. salm Cured Him.
must truly say that DIR. Salm has treated
me well. and / have improved wonderfully
under his skillful treatment even after our
country doctors all gave me up as ineuraoie-
J. +. WEIDESMEIER-
Paxtonville, Snyder Co, Pa, Aug "a, 96
Received Great Benefit
I have received great benefit from the ,
months treatment / have taken from DR..
Salm for which feel very grateful.
l.. r. PORTER
Butler, Butler Co, Pa, Aug. l, lsso-
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-10
FOR IRELAND'S CAUSE.
Meeting to Arrange for Funds for
the Amnesty Society,"

In response to a call issued last Satur-
Gay by the Irish-American Society of
Hoboken. large number of members as
sembled in the meeting room of the hall
OF Our Lady of Grace last night for the
purpose of making arrangements for a
mass meeting to be held in aid of the
Amnesty Society, the funds derived from
the meeting to be devoted solely in the
interest of the Irish political prisoners
confined in English prisons.
Mr.. kelly,of Branch DR.. Grimby, Ma
tional Irish Foresters of Hoboken. acted
as Chairman, and Mr. Larkins, of Branch
Daniek O'Connell, of Jersey City, as Sec
retary.
Mr.. James F. Egan. delegate from the
Amnesty Society of England Scotland and
ireland, said that for years Ireland Scot
land and England had done much towards
aIlevlating the sufferings of the Irish po-
society has concluded to look to America
fer aid. He appealed to his hearers to
lend a! helping hand for the liberation of
the seventeen prisoners. five of Whom were
INSANE and their families were being
driven to the work houses.
Others to address the meeting were:-
Messrs. Kelly, McAnerney, Larkins, o.
Ioole, II, DAILY, Darcy, John c. Skelly and
representatives from the Ancient Order
of Hibernians of this city and Hobo
ken.
It was decided to hold a mass meeting
in st. Mary's Hall at date to be agreed
upon later and a committee of five was
appointed to make all arrangements The
committee is comprised of the following
gentlemen Chairman, John S. Skelly,
Messrs. Darcy, Caddell Kelly and Daily.
me meeting adjourned to meet next
Sunday afternoon at the same place at
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-10
SCHOOL BOARD R1LED.
Heboken Wants 10 Select It's own
Text Eooks-Drrli in school.

At meeting of the Hoboken Board of
Education last night resolutions We're
adopted protesting against the bill now
pending in the Legislature which trans
T fers the power of arranging the curricu-
lum and selecting text books for the pub
lie schools from the local boards to the
State Board of Education. President Russ
and other members denounced the meas
ure as bad bill which ought to be killed
because 1T violated home rule principles
and tended TO impair the efficiency of
the schools. Many uncomplmentary
things were said regarding Senator Daily
on account of the support which he has
given to the bill.
The bill to promote military drill in the
schools was also discussed majority
OF the members were in favor of it. while
the minority seemed uncertain as to
whether It was good idea or not.
A resolution was adopted compelling
all applicants for -the positions as teach
ers to submit to medical examination
such as is in vogue in New York
Upon resolution of President Russ the
Board expressed its regret at the resigna-
tion of State Superintendent A. B. Po-
land, and gave him vote of thanks for
the courtesies he had shown the Board
in past years.
Clerk Darcy submitted his monthly re-
port which showed an average attend
ance of 6,456 out of a registry of 7071
The Industrial School report showed a
total registry of 1884, and an average
attendance of 1,132.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-10
NOTORIOUS SNEAK THIEF CAUGHT

On Friday Policeman Dooley. of the
Seventh street station, was leaving his
home, No. 729 Jersey avenue. when he
discovered man hiding in the vestibule,
He had on butchers apron, and said
he was looking for customer who lived
there Dooley did not believe the mans
story and arrested him. AT the station
house he became indignant, and swore
he would make some one sweat for his
arrest. He was asked where he worked.
He gave an address on Henderson street,
but no butcher shop where anybody by
the name of Otto Beck was known could
be found. The prisoner was taken before
Chief Murphy. He stll insisted his
name was Beck. and demanded that he be
released. When asked to tell who he
was he refused.
Yesterday his record was looked up, and
this morning the Chief received the pleas
ant information that Otto Wagner, alias
Beck. is a notorious and dangerous sneak
thief His picture is No. 2,399 in the
rogues' gallery of New York. He mas
querades as a butcher. and in that way
gains admission to houses He rarely
leaves without something of value. He
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-10
NO TRACE OF MR., M'EWAN.
Everything Has Been Done to Find
Him, But the Mystery IL yJnsolved

The family of Thomas McEwan, Sr.,
are still in the dark regarding his
whereabouts few cues were found
and these were worked up, but they led
70 nothing, and the family find them
serves no nearer solving the mystery
tnan they Were at the start
Mr.. George ]. McEwan said that they
had done everything possible in the
search for his father. All the morgues
hospitals and other institutions within a
rraalus of fifty miles, where possible in
formation regarding him might be found
had been visited The. police in all the
nelghboring cities had been asked to look
for him. and private detectives have been
employed by the family and are still
looking for the missing one.
The rumor that the body seen in the
Haekensack River was that of his father
was investigated, but no one could be
found who was positive they had seen
the body, and the police place no faith
in the story.
The registers of all outgoing steamers
have been carefully looked over in the
hope that some clue might be found
there; but all efforts have proved fruit
less The members of the family have
about given up all hope of ever finding
their father, and the matter of looking
after him has been left entirely in the
hands Of the police and detectives.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-10
CALLED TWICE TO A FIRE.
Occupants of a Tenement House
Awake to Find Fire

Fire broke out early this morning in
the two-story frame building, No. 1913
Graham street, owned and occupied by
Arthur Baecht. The fire was caused by
an over-heated stove, and the members
of the family, who were sound asleep at
the time, made hurried exit. The fire
occurred in the kitchen and rapidly
spread throughout the house. People
living in the neighborhood We're awakened
by the cracking of the burning timbers,
and few of them hurriedly dressed
and ran to the Webster avenue fire house
and gave the alarm The tender respond
ed soon after
BY this time the fire had gained con-
siderable headway and an alarm was
sent in from Box 40. This brought q num-
Der of f1remen to the scene Several
streams were turned on the burning
building. but it was too late. The place
was totally destroyed. About 4:3O o'clock
the fire was thought to be out and the
hremen returned to finish their nights
sleep. At seven o'clock some of the de-
bris which was smouldering when the
fremen left blazed up again and once
more the firemen were brought to the
scene This time, however, the blaze was
quickly extinguished. The loss on the
house will probably amount to $1,000 and
on the furniture $22OO, all covered by in
Surauce
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-10
HOW DEsHLER GOT THERE.
The Fight for the Postmastershtp in
New Brunswick Ended.

The News" briefly chronicled yester-
day the news of Judge Charles p. Desh-
ler's appointment to the postmastership
of New Brunswick. Judge DesEler has
been for many years a prominent Demo
crat, being at the head of more than one
campaign committee in Middlesex county.
Representative Geissenhainer. who
was in Washington yesterday, went to
the Post Office Department to add his
endorsement to Judge Deshler's applica-
ton, and very soon thereafter the nomi-
nation was sent to the Capitol
Mr.. Geissenhainer came to Washing
ton. as he stated to your correspondent,
also to look after the postmastersnips OF
North Branch, Somerville and Manala-
pin. Regarding these office, Mr. Geissen-
halner said that he would not Interfere
with the endorsement already made by
Senator Smith of Mr.. Ross for the post
office at Somerville, 50 this appointment
viii be made soon. No recommendation
has yet been, made for the two other
places, but the man recommended by
the County Committee will be en1ofsed
by Mr.. Geissenhainer. In the course of
his conversation with your correspondent
the ex-Congressman said that there was
quite a sentiment in New Jersey in
favor of renominating Cleveland.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-10
BEAT THEIR MOTHERS.
Two Bad Sons Arrested in Ho b0ken-
Drink the Cauge

Frederick Miller, thirty-one years old,
of No 506 Willow avenue, lives with his
mother. Mrs. Matilda Hilzrim. Since she
married her present husband Miller has
had frequent spats with her, which in
varsably ended in the mother getting the
worst Of it. Yesterday Miller got a little
hilarious, picked a quarrel with her. and
finally, she says, struck her. She had
him arrested, and this morning he was
committed to the County Jail to await
trial for assault and battery.
William Campion, tfirty-two years old,
of No. COZ Jackson street. Hoboken. was
arrested last night upon complaint Of
his mother that he is AN habItual drunk
1aa ARD and bsp that ne Threw u her throsngh
liceman all he could do to get him to the
police station, and the sight of the off,
GERS stick was al that kept the infuri-
McDoEough this morning sent him sups'
for ninety days.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-10
NEW PETIT JURY.
List of Names Drawn by sheriff
Tofey for the April Term.

Sheriff Toffey and County Clerk Fisher
drew the petit jury for the April term
at noon today. Judges Hudspeth and
Kenny were on the bench. The s.good
men and true" who will hear and adj
Indicate upon criminal and civil cases
are these:-Thomas Sheridan, Thomas
Calvin George Williams, Frank DeIIart,
William A. Lilliendahl, Peter Schwartz.
James Chamberlain, Michael Gilhooley
Henry NJ Crawford Jn, George H
klink, Charles Ingwesser, Thomas Coy1e
Charles Jobes,- Jr William Meakin, John
Wray, Daniel Coffey, John Schober
Charles Landhagen. John H. Sanders
Jarvis King. Matthew Monks, Jacob Har-
ris, Archie G. Welsh, Patrick Carroll.
James Brady Samuel O. Harper John
T: Mccain, James Brady, George New
kirk, Harry A. Stivers, Nathaniel viii
son, Simeon A. Rogers, Thomas CORY.
w. William A Armstrong, John g. Eberle, Rob
eIt j. Livingston, John A. Oliver, Frank
Bellheld, Zach Masters, w M. Coleman,
John Miltner. Thomas Hardy, Charles
Fiere, Peter H. Mulry, Michael O'Rourke,
Henry Campbell, Edward Wagner, John
McHugh, all of Jersey City; Rudolph 3.
Sailer of Bayonne, John B. Lavezzos and
John B. Slower of Hoboken Jacob
klumpp,. Adolph Schippers and Thomas
%. Morris of West Hoboken, Frank e.
hordtz. Town of Union; Richard Wesley
and Charles F. Bucker, Jr.. Kearny;
James Moore, Gutenberg.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-10
"R0XY's" GOATS MISSING.

Roxy Reilly a well known character
Of de Dird ward Hoboken, is moaning
the loss of a fine large goat and its two
kids Roxy lives in palatial hut at
Twelfth and Clinton streets, surrounded
by large area of grass, tin cane, ashes
and debris Of all kinds. He sus poets that
his missing goats have been exported to
the, rocks of Harlem, where they are
probably enjoying. some dynamite dell
ing at his feet of portions of their an
atomy, the. result of an explosion caused
by over-indulgence in canned dynamite.
Roxy says that his goats are not used
to such extravagant luxuries as giant
powder, nitro glyceEine,. etc.. and he is
afraid that they will make pigs of them
selves and eat too much
He notified the police of the Second
precinct this morning of his bereave-
ment and the entire force has been noti-
ing kids. -. -
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-10
oBJEoToR LOCKWOOD SAT ON.
Pennsylvania Railroad Stockholders
Hold Lively Session.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. March 10. 1896.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
was held today in Musical Fund Hall.
The auditorium was we'll filled General
Louis Wagner of this city was formally
chosen to preside, and John c. Sims.
Secretary of the company, officiated In
this capacity at the meeting
William E. Lockwood the well known
objector at all annual meetings of rail-
road corporations in Philadelphia, was in
attendance. and but for his interjections,
the gathering would have soon dispersed
Mr.. Lockwood's efforts to have resolutions
on various subjects adopted. was as usual
futile
President Roberts made an address to
the assemblage in which he discussed
the annual report of the company. The
report has already been published.
policy Of the company in buying desirable
properues outright. instead of leasing
them. and commended the various funds
which have been established by the man.
agement. He concluded with a disserta-
tlon on the formation of the Joint traffie
association, ;l and nd, of which Mr.. Roberts
Legality of the organization, declared that
the term ''pool' as applied to il, was d.
misnomer: and laid particular stress upon
the fact that the association was formed
for the purpose of carrying out the fun-
damental principles of the Interstate
When President Roberts had ended.
Mr. Lockwood asked several questions III
reference to the annual report, but the
F'reSldent did not answer them.
The usual motion ''that the report be-
adopted was then made, and Mr. Locks
wood was proceeding to offer an ameni-
ment and substitute, and incidentally
to discuss them, when T. De Witt Guy
Yer entered a protest against Lockwood 3
monopoly of the time of the meeting.
This caused the chairman to curtail the
q 90
speedily ratified
After the adoption of customary reso-
luton that the chairman of this meetins
be requested to appoint committee of
seven shareholders to recommend, after
conferriig with the President, tickea
for directors to be voted by the shares
holders at she next annual elections,'s
the meeting at 1905 o'clock adjourned.
The election will be held on March "a
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-10
JAMESON ON SRON.
Another Farce Comedy Hearing
at Bow Street Police Court
Adjourned a Week.
BIZ Gable to the United Press.

LONDON. March 10, 1896.-Dr Jane
son and the officers who accompanied
MIN IN the Transvaal raid were again
arra1gned in the Bow Street Police
Court this morning and the, charges
against them were renewed Major Gov
entry and Captain Gesling were added
to the list of accused. The court room
was crowded with members of the aris-
tocracy among whom We're the Duke Of
AAbercorn the, Earl ana Countess Of
number Of members Of the House 81
Commons were also present sir Richard
RRe6FsifeT, FinIsv AtssornIey so1Iis General and Mr.
the prosecution, and Sir Edward Clarke,
p; ooita i; Carson. M. p. and Sir. Frank
Magistrae 81 john Bridge Gl ehe aeIsnee
Sir Richard Webster. opening the case
for the prosecution, said that @Jameson's s
expedition into the Transvaal had long
MS party We're led to believe that they
were to proceed against native chief.
IN ~ December 20. however, Major Coventry
informed the men that they were not go-
ing to fight the chief, but were going
straight to Johannesburg. Dr. Jameson,
at ad,, Mafeking, on December 80, said 10 his
assistance. of the English women and
children in Johannesburg whose lives
ana property were in danger. Sir Rich
ard then described Jameson's cutting of
the telegraph wires behind his expedition
ana also described the tedegrams recalling
Jameson and warning him of the penal
ties of his acts.
Sergeant Day. one of Jameson's troop
ers, was then called to the witness boz,
and gave detailed testimony confirming
the Attorney-General's alterations.
Sergeant May testified that several of
his comrades in the Bechuanaland Police
at first refused to join the expedition
not knowing its object or destination
and asked their superiors whether the
movement was in obedience to the orders
Of the Queen or the British South Africa
Company. To these questions, he said
Colonel Grey replied in a speech to the
men before the expedition left Mafelxing,
II cannot say that we are going by the
order of her Majesty the Queen, but /
VIII say that We are going to fight for
the supremacy. of the British flag in
South Africa" Hearing this declaration,
Sergeant May said most of the men de-
cided to 60 and did CO. ten of whom re-
fused and remained behind
The hearing at this point was adjourn
ed for a week.
DIR. Jameson and his companions were
attired in conspicuously stylish garments
and appeared to be perfectly at ease
The hearing was perfectly orderly and
characterized by none of the noisy DEM
onstrations which marked the first an
pearance of the raiders in the Bow
Street Court The court room was
crowded, mostly with distinguished per-
sons who were in full sympathy with
Jameson and his companions but there
was no cheering either upon the entrance
or exit of the defendants