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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

On Sunday, 18th inst, at the home of
the brides parents, near Lull post~oflice,
Mr.. Oliver Brant, of BrothersvalIey
township, and Miss Cora b. Rhoads,
were united in marriage, Rev. J. J.
Welch officiating.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

The three-year-old child OF Mrs. Hen
ry Shatfier, who resides jlst south Of this
accident one day last week. The little
one was sitting al the dinner table, and
when unobserved by the mother got pos
session of a table kn!le AMI Immediately
proceeded to place ths point of the s:ee!
blade in it, mouth. \ moment later the
child fell to the floor, the knife peue
trIting deep into the roof of its IN Du;h,
almost severing the palate. DIR. Kim
mel, who was caile1 upon - dress the
injury, says the child Will recover.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

The Poor Directors met the County
Home last Tuesday, when an organiza-
tion was effected by electing jacob Ne
Gregor, Of Shade township, president Of
the board. William Ream, of jefferson
township, was elected steward, Jacob p.
Weimer, clerk, and =. c. Colborn, Esq,
attorney, all TO serve for term OF one
year
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

Garfield, the fourteen-year- old son OF
Simon +. Weimer, former resident of
CaSselman. this county, died at the home
of his parents, in ConnellsviIle, yester-
day afternoon.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

\ special term of court for the trial Of
morning, and soon thereafter adjourned
until the same hour Tuesday morning,
owing 10 the fact that all of the cases set
for trial at Mondays session had been
settled.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

tel Nannear, on Friday, Jan. 9th. and
every weeks thereafter on same day.
Thousands Of the victims OF conSump-
tion owe their death to the simple neglect
of cold. Dr. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup cures coughs and colds, bronchitis
and all throat and lung troubles.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15
Two Dwelling Houses,

Bank barn and 0tltcr baildias-S.
No. = 4 certain tr.ics OF land adiOir ing he
lands cf Peter r. Shauii~. Iasab iziVSn aud
Frc,lcricS Shau.i>. containing acres and -
percheS strict measure
No. 3. \ certain tract of land adjoining
lands OF South Penn NaiiIOs.d Com pany. Da-
vid l.. ShauliS, ln0w Elizabeth BssrldD John
ktnlmei., David Gafdrer. Dcirich lands and
lands Of Jonathan l. Miller, containing -
acres more or less. This tTaet j. uudCrlsid
with foot vein Cf coal
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15
Horses Wanted,

The undersigned desires to purchase a
number of horses and mares from to \
years old for the eastern market. All
by letter or bring them to Somerset.
Horses must be sound and all right and
well broken to harness.
5. ID. SHOEMAKER.
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

The usual services will be held in the
Presbyterian Church next Lords day
morning aud evening. The pastors
morning theme will he Patient Contin-
nance in Well Doing.''
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

Rev W. T. Hoy, missionary recently
returned from Japan on short vacation.
viii deliver an address in the Reformed
church tc night.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

From the report OF Assessor SAN Mier,-
of Salisbury borough, we learn that the
residents Of that town have 81, 7,l3i,I2 at
interest. They have % horses, % cows
and > dogs. l2l Of the taxpayers are
subject to militia duty. There have been
II births aud deaths in SIlisbary dur
ing the past six months Mr.. Mie-
thinks thai If every district in the coun-
ty has ke9: up the sam ratio OF Increase
in population since the last census was
taken, Somerset county has 4)0J) popu-
lation and is entitled to become sepa-
rate judicial district
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15
Read Read Read .

Persons knowing themselves indebted
to us will please call at once and settle
their accounts by cash or note, and great
ly oblige
PARgrR & PAREFR.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

The school directors Of the county viii
meet here on "Wednesday, 22nd inst, fer
the purpose of taking action ia regard 70
securing uniformity of textbooks
throughout the county, pursuant to 4
resolution adopted at the late meeting of
the Directors Association. The gentle
men at the head of this movment are
very much in earnest and are anxious
that there shall be fall turnout.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

Lawyer ii. 5. EndSley, Of Johnstown.
was in attendance at court here yesser-
day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15
4 SSIGNEE'S NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that Henry p. Eaan
and vie have EIafe q voluntary assignment
70 me Of all their estate. real. personal and
mixed, in tru>t for tine benefit -. thr creditors
Of the said Henry d. kanu. Nii persons l.ay-
-u= claims against The said Henry H. kgnn.
wIi prrSeHt them t1 th- undersigned duiv
authenticated. al r.-r residence 81 Henry =.
k5nu. IN BeriIa !sufu-Eu. Somerset county.
Pii-. on saturday. JuIIGtr. = lS5. and all
perSOuS owing Slit Henry B. kaEn Will make
Immediate payment 10
Ii. =. CGJNTi.NNAN.
CseO. X ScUll. Assignee.
Attorney.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

Miss Emma c. Weimer, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. jacob p. Weimer, of this
place, who has been employed in a large
retail store on the South Side. Pittsburg.
is critically i'll in that city. Her father,
who was summoned 10 her bedside last
week remained with her until Sunday,
when he returned home. Upon arriving
here he was met by a telegram saying
that his daughter had suffered a relapse
when Mrs. Weimer took the first train
for Pittsburg.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

David Mangus, who was born in Jen-
ner township fifty-four years ago. died
on Monday, 5th inst, at his home an
Johnstown in lS6o, when he began work
as n bricklayer fer the Cambria Iron
Company. He continued in the employ
Of that company up until the time Of his
death.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

The recently elected board Of directors
Fire Insurance Company of Somerset
County, held a meeting in Berlin, on the
sth inst, when the following officers were
elected to serve during the ensuing year:
President, Samuel Saylor; Vice Presi-
dent, Hiram p. Hay; Secretary, Ephraim
J. Walker; Treasurer, Alexander Cole
man. The Association Is in a prosper
Gus condition, having gained over 2, ,O90 in
increased revenue during the year past.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15
A SSIGNEE ; NOTICE.

In re assigned estate of Eo...- =. weaver.
Notice j. hereby given tLat jor IS J. Weaver
and ida, his wife, 90 the township oT Paiug.
county 0f ,>olue..rt. .1d 2>cte Of PeunSyIt.,-
uia. have e&e,.Utr,t f. decd OF voluntary sS-
sianEle:t oi 1'l Their estate. susIl and person
al 20 the .,--Is.ti for tss benefit Cf tIe
e--r,lf0rs Gf she a4iI Jonas J. W--.vyr. tIl
persons indebted Co. saic Ju4... j.. - ,aver WI
make immediate l--yHIa MT. a.i those having
ella ms or demands WIZ present the same
without delay 10
DANIEL STATLER
A~~i.urC-
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TeFms

Ten pr cert. OF the purchase money i To be
paid wan the properly is krOCsSed down.
tleSs 10 per ccut.l ON con utruIatieu Og sale and
delive : of deed; q in g months ana in one
year, with interest ca deferred payments
nom confirmation of sale
FREDERICK SHACLIS.
Assignee
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

Charles Miller, agel abDIt - years,
died at h;s home just s)J.l Of t0yl sun
day morning, after sickness of several
years duration. He i slrvivei by his
wife and two children, 4 son and a
daughter, both residents Of Batter, Pa
Mr.. Miller was a German and came to
this country when yOIng man. He
has been a resident of Somerset county
for more than fifty years. The funeral
took place at four o'clock. Monday AFTER
noon. Services were conducted ny Rev.
Hiram King. of the Reformed church. Of
which determination the deceased had
long been a consistent member.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE

Estate Of Carries Miller, Rate of Somerset
township. deed.
Letters te>taHgntary Ol the above
estate having been granted 10 the under
signed by the proper authority. notice i
hereby given to an persons iuc,1 1te,i IL
said estate 20 make iugmsdiatc pIy-
meut. and Those having claims against
said estate will present them duly authcnti-
Gated for settlement, an saturday. Feb. -,
bOrOCGE.
l. ". HICKS.
Executor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

Up to this time about forty gentlemen
have announced their intention Cf being
candidates at the coming Republican pri-
mary election, the date OF which hls no;
yet been fixed 10y ChlirmIn Biesecker,
bat which is likely ID be sci for the first
or second Saturday in April Not less
than seven candidates for the nominate ln
for Register and Recorder aad double
that number for the nomination for
County Commissioaer. to say nothing of
the host Of candidates for the other com
~ oGi.es 70 be filled next Nogember, are
in town this week, pouring their tale of
woe'' into the ears Of jurymen and wit
nesses who are in Attendance AZ court.
The result OF the primary Is always
equivalent to an election in this county
and the fight before the primary is gem
orally Of the ''red hot" order. From
present indications there will be no ex-
ception 10 the rule this year.
Since the ABOVE was written we have
learned from Chairman Bieseckcr that
there is disposition on the part Of a
number of candidates 20 have the pTima-
~ election set for Saturday, March 2Sth.
The day will be definitely determined
later.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

We have 10 Ladies and Misses
Jackets, Is Cloth Capes, and
10 Fur Capes on hand
that will be sold re-
gardless Of cost.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

In Carpets, Rugs, Portiers,
Oil Cloths, Window Shades,
Lace Curtains, and Table Cow
ers. We have a big stock to
show you at
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15
4 DMINISTRATRJX'S NOTICE.

Estate OF Lewis T. Baker, Iate ol Black
township, deed.
Letters Of administration having been grant
81 by the proper authority, to he under,icn-
ed. EOtice = hereby given Co ail persons M
Gebted To said estate to i.ld s- ;iIn. date ray
nen;. and th0sa having c'Jia.S against said
estate will present them .uiy aCtncut tictted
for settlement 81 ..tc -.sis.tI.cs Cf deed. on
saturday. Jau- -. .>ss
E.-fZNECTH BAKER.
Geo. r Scg,. AsIlEl,tratr.x-
ATTY
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

DIR. Perry +. Shaffer last week purchas-
ed from Mr.. Jacob Lenhart the property
at the corner of Main Cross and Patriot
streets, at present occupied ny Davis
millinery store, DIR. McMil.en's dental
parlors and two private families. The
consideration was 81 gGg
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

Big reductions in Mackintoshes and
storm overcoats at Sipe's,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

township. Somerset county, Pa deed.
Letters Of administration h5sin. been
granted - the proper authority 20 the TN
GerSiSned. nC;icp = hereby gwen 20 an per-
sons indebted tn s.IiG estate To- make immcdi-
ate payment, and those u:.yiu claims against
said estate 10 present them duty authsuticu-
ted for settlement. 81 thv 4ttc residence Of
decd, on TnuTS-lay, January =, lSt.
AiGSIsS BARRON.
j. a BcrGCy, Atty. Admin iStr rsttOr.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15
BOTTOM PRICES.

Our stock comprises nearly ev-
erything wanted in our line. 1t
would require too much space to
numerate all the kinds and amounts.
Please call and see US and be con-
vinccd that this is the sale for bar
gains,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.

Estate OF sem EiI,mll. Sr. late Oc Cone
uau-h township, Somerset Co. Pa, deed.
Letters tcS;aIIgEt&ry on the above cs-
tate having been granted 20 The undersigned.
Gy the proper authority. notice l. hereby
given TO all persons indebted to said estate -
make iumC iiate payment. and those having
claims against said estate viii present them
duly authenticated :O- settleus -, ON Friday,
February y, l>.6, az the late residence %
deed.
SEN KAUFMAN. IT.
NOAH KAUFMAN.
Executors
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15
Do Hot Fail 70 Rea2 This.

The noted Special
ist, Dr. NJ. Salm,
vho has been 50 sue
cesSfUl in the treat
ment OF private dis
eases Of both sexes.
and all kinds of
chronic diseases,may
be consulted. as usa-
nj, free Cf charge, in
Somerset atfhc Ho-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15
To Our Patrons in Somerset coanty.

To Our Patrons in Somerset coanty.
TO all who sit for photographs up to
January Is, 1886, we viii present ore of
our Calendars for 1876, showing Gen
uinc Photographic View of the West
mont Cemetery and the Monument to
the Unknown Deed. The Photo itself is
sold fof j0c. 50 we write oar frien Is to
avail themselves Of this offer.
BoSTOS ART Co,
Johus;Own, Pa.
Successor to q. VI. Greene.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

A PPLICATION FOR PARDON.
Notice is hereby given that | will apply to
the Board OF Parions' of the Common
wealth OF Pennsylvania. ON the Sd WetneS-
day OF February next. being the 18th day OF
February, - T.. lSsE, for IA pardon and dis
charge from further imprisonment.
WILLIAM {. MILLER.
ian. II Id
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15
A Large and
Desirable Stock of

Silks, Wool Dress Goods, Vel
vets, Dress Trimmings, Rib
bons, Gloves, Corsets, Ladies
Cloth Waists, Wool Skirts,
Wool Flannels, Outing Flan-
neis, Shirtings, Mems, Ladies
and Children's Underwear,
Table Linens, Napkins, Tow
els, Bed Spreads, Blankets,
Comforts, &c.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

,.,,,.,igan, the hostler at a
lsaa- .~ern. g has grown rich by
ir-hl'- Ia relies. many Of which
.raE i-'''' .ts. bloody field.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

'I''l OF h,ssheads Of the water Of
Era-.s...nrs arr shipped TO all parts
+ is-d S,s,.s annually, the reVo-
G-s t...5 amounts to a large sum
,,.lolins. Guitars, Banjos
ri'Ii'i'' .,iors. instruments at Snyder
-frhe- >.i'i7
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15
TO THE GOLDEN GATE.

Berlin, Pa, Jan. s, 1896.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15
DIED.

Successor to g. NJ. Green
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15

any Kind Of merchandise you
'li at the lowest prices.
Dc S.s'a Normal School Of Indiana.
80 oFen lis Winter Term Tuesday.
~ \ faculty representing
se and universities. EIe-
slIis- Electric light through
r. hneSt Model School in the
ts''ised by five specially pre-
.'-eaers. For catalogue address
i--' RJ WALLER. ID.
- Deqartmeu; Of Agriculture
son to be selfsustaining or
Ii is making a remarkably
~ ID that direction. The Dairy
y ~ Commission Of this Department
o'ihlneneed practical work
-',l'iS since, in the month Of
~ ''-.ec.ed si,739 as oleornarga-
ms OF ihiS $50 went into = ne !, :
s-,is. am me other half 10 the
- - |. % which the cases were tried
lowest fine in the case Of
s.-;-. .'l'ie'ed Of dealing in oleo-
,,.-.e :, sieo, s5oof which goa. 10 orr the
80 % the state. This month
4 49,, - --Fsaay aronise to be sometbing J,
- .-e above figure. The pure
! ss5.. = soon he pushed in earnest.
-'s vii lie revenues fron tbis
r,, -11 'ae Department has other
Z feTenue, from fertilizer ~, Iiconsel o,,.el
5. o'ii'oine 10 make a very re-
= 'liL The Department.
Management Of Secretary,
gotten :: very quickly into wor,.,
za.I.lt Fog lSl5 the revenue turned
rl, s'4ie 4. Treasury from the sale
d. - @ licenses exceeded SD epo.
l''' week Of Isss it has I,,, bsen
''osn and Lancaster Almanac.
eF..tE I'D English, wholesale ans ai'I,,s' Re-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-15
4 MINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

l.. VI. HICKS.
Executor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-05
WILD BEASTS CiPSI/ED ~ WEST-ST.

THE LION ROARED: TIE HYENA HowLED. AND
or COURSE A CROWD COLLECTED.
The overturning Of A menagcrlc wagon. containing
n large lion anl a laughing hycna In West-st. cosc
to the gates Of the Cortlandt Street Ferry lew
minutes before o'clock last evening caused con-
siderable excitement for a short time. ana ihe gain
or!nr OF a large crowd of men ana boys. IN"
vehicle was one of six weaher-beaten ana di.api-
dated wagons belonging to the London Zoo Com
many containing a miscellaneous assortment OF Wild
heasts dogs ETC. which landed in brooklyn
from n Transatlantic steamship about four weeks
ago There were two scraggy horses attached TO
each Of the wagons which were drawn in shabby
procession across the Bridge from Brooklyn last
evening.
Tn. wagon which caps!zel was at the head o. the
linc and there are two stories to wha; caused
the capsizng. Some Of the ferry hands said that
il resulted from the nnsklfulncss Of the driver In
trying TO turn the wagon around but the driver In
sisted That 1t was caused 10y the Hon. which was
very heavy. having sud ieniy jumped 10 one side cf
It's cage. When the wagon overturned the Hon
roarcl a few times. AMI the hyena INDUCED IN 2
brief season Of bowling. There stampede o.
bystanders. VINO feared that the rckety OH wagon
would fal apart and The beasts escape. The wagon
held together. however. and ne roaring ana bowling
soon ceased The lion being too lazy to longer,
and the hyena too much engaged In laughing 10
howl
Then the crowd assembled and mercilessly ruyed
the mcnageric men. Patrolman John Delaney. OF
the Second Police Precinct. who was post at tho
ferry procured hosting tackle. by means OF which
the wagon was raised into an upright position.
When m" wagon capsZcd. one OF is hinged shutters
broken OF, 40 that IN" crOwG had free View
OF the lion and hyena. both OF which seemed to be
.Ncctdil giy tame. y cockncy renaTerie man, who
vas asked what kird OF an animal The hycrl was.
broadly replied: lin w IS an cycna' Where
upon ne was hootci and rdicu,od by large num-
hcr Of street urchns " considerable size The dngy
wagons. which res"mhlci motley gypsy train. were
taken 90 Jersey Cltv the q O'Clock boat. and tho
crowd dispersed. while the boys repeatedly
shouted. I'm? w. IS aa eycna''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-05
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

tendent Of the Black Island qnarries. and two
by the upsetting OF catboat in squall on Pla-
centa Bay. Theodore Merrill who was OF the
party. was rescued by boat from shore.
Plttsburg. April fudge White to-day fled an
Burns. the deposed president HIS reinsta tement is
his opponent Is made permanent
Frankfort. Ky. April 4.-Governor Bradley has
employed ex-Governor John Young Brown to bring
suit in the name Of the State against ex-State
Auditor Luke Norman and ex-Auditor- General Max
Barker OF Louisville for $4,000 or more. which the
without warrant Of law.
son, pastor OF the FIRST Baptist Church. this city,
has rendered his resignation. He says that after
FOR rest and study. Mr. Mason is the man who
and called upon to explain.
Elliott H.. April 4-The Coroner's jury in the
case OF John Franklin. OF Fort Recovery Ohio to-
day found Il verdict that ne came to his death by a
who fired the shot is known to the entire COM
munity. the verdict does not give satisfaction.
Erie train yesterday morning. chased by a
mob for hve hours, and finally shot and killed
Cleveland. April "A dispatch to The Press,
from Masson 0ho says br9isers ma named
nose OF passing trains. and drove on the track in
front Of the Cleveland ana pittsourg express near
Frank were instantly killed. while John escaped
with slight injuries The men were miners"
Washburne Wis. April A. c. Probert. presi-
dent OF the defunct Bank OF Washburre. was ar
res ted Yesterday afternoon thc charge OF illegal
banking and the en5ezzement OF $3.50 from the
Bank ~ Lodi this State. The complaint is sworn
10 by F. c. Hutson. cashier OF the Bank Of Lodi.
Navasoto. Tex. April AT Welborn a small
station of the Houston and Texas Central Rail-
road j. Barrow the agent OF that company, was
found dead having been shot some time Thursday
night He was evidently killed while at his desk
RIoOdhounds were telegraphed for. and took the
trail which they followed for about a mile when
n was lost. There Is no clew to the murderer.
Milton. Wis. April 4-Freder!ck G. Dillman. Of
Madison was instantly killed yesterday. In
usual manner. He was machnist for the Chi
cago Milwaukee and st. Paul Railroad Company,
and came here TO repair the company's windmill.
Mounting to the platform. he put his head through
the manhole. One OF the large steel fans. blown
by the Wind came in contact with his head cut
ting through his skull like knife. In instant
he was hurled TO the ground a distance OF sixty
feet n mangled corpse.
pttsburg. April 4.-This morning Stuart Jackson.
aged sixteen years and August Menke aged nine
teen both OF Columbus, Ohio. were walking on the
pan Handle road tracks near corks Run Iun-
mel. three miles from sheridan Station. They
stepped aside TO permit freight train to pass.
The Washington Pennsylvan.a express shot out OF
the tunnel and killed Jackson instantly. Menke
escaped by lying down beside the rails
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-05
Esd SPIRITS OIERCINE MN.
HOW A rosTMAsTER's CONVERSION TO SPIRIT
rALIsM COST HIM N.Ioo

HOW A TOsTMAsTER's CONVERSION TO SPIRIT
rALisM COST HIM N.Ioo
san Frarcrco April i-Chafl,s Nandevere and
'Proscs1r" Eugene two clairvoyanis. were arrested
la; nigh, Oh complaint Of George II. Bell cxppst-
master OF carson. Nov.. who charges them win
ha,ing defraudeI him ont OF 100 Eslrs books
were recently examined hy Pos;ofice Inspector
rarau. who discovered a shortage of en- which was
Immediately made good by Bells bonlsmen. when
asked what ne had done with hs money. BELL told
a peculiar story.
About six months ago he and a postal clerk named
Albert Jiqua became converted TO sp..itua!ism AMI
began holding private seinccs In tho pos;oince AZ
one OF these sittngs Jaqua said hc had received "A
message for Bell from the spirit word. telling
him not - invest his savings. $500 in all as ne
contemplated investing them. because something
view
when Mr. Bodman. Bells predecessor was on hts
dea thbed he promised TO communicate with Bell
1. possible thereafter Bell became satisfied that
the Ineseace was from Bodmrn. and he consulted
Nth Van i.v.ra whose "A Advertisement he saw In =
sage received by jdqul but said that EVIL spirits
laterven'G. ana thar Eugenes services were heceS-
sary - overcpm" ih"n - . ,
with which 20 clear the bad spirits. and then
gave him "A message from Bolman informing him
that he was sole heir to an estate Of s6'.o0o~o IN
NJ Hoason. supposed Chicago lawyer. was en-
gagged - push the case. Bel subscribing Svl To-
ge;her with Il 600 supposed to bc advanced by Van
devere AMI Eugene to meet the expense Of HodSons :
Eel wae awaiting developments when the in
spector made his visit. and the postmaster was de-
communicated the facts TO the san Francisco police
and the arrest of the clairVOyanis followed