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The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

Amelia 4. Barr, who has been
writing entertaining stories for
many years, is still as vigorous as
ever, and keeps up with her manv
literary engagements. Her latest
short story, which deals with an
interesting phase of Scottish life,
will be published in the Christmas
number of Frank Leslie's Popular
Monthly. Mrs. Barr pronounces
this her best story.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

Ghost stories are popular in La
Junta. The men are the ones
who see the ghosts in white and
judge by the feet which one shall
be his ghost. This party Is almost
equal to the church social where
the girls were lined up behind a
curtain too short to veil the ankle,
and the gentlemen selected their
partners for supper, from the ankle
test of beauty.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

The Bering sea meeting on the
Sealing question, just held in
Washington, with representatives
of this government, Great Britain
and Canada present, have COM
pleted the work, and it is report
ed quite satisfactory to the United
States.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

fight the Republican party in
national politics and to affiliate
with that party in local affairs.
That party is the only gold stand
ard party in the country, and our
fight for silver must be against
that party in congress and out of
lt.n-Senator Teller.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

Frank r. Stockton has just com
pieted a combination ghost and
Christmas story. The possiblli-
ties of such a combination are
great, and Mr.. Stockton is the man
to bring them out entertalnlngly.
This new story was written espec-
tally for Frank Leslie's Popular
Monthly, and will appear In the
Christmas number Of that peFiodi-
cal.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

Lamar Is arranging for her
annual rabbit hunt. The date is
set for December 16 and II. Rab-
bits are reported verv numerous.
Parson Uzzell will attend as usual
and take thousands of rabbits to
Denver with him and distribute
them among the poor.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

The Christmas number of Frank
Leslle's Popular Monthly will con
tain stories appropriate to the sea
son by Frank II. Stockton. Amelia
L. Barr and Margaret Il. Sangster,
and a poem by Ella Wheeler
Wilcox.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

Scientists CLAIM that the Hawa-
ian islands will eventually disap-
pear beneath the ucean. This ls
the first ,utimation that his satanic
majesty was a rival in the race for
observation-disclosures Times.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

Durrant has a lucky star. Again
has he escaped the gallows, when
so close upon HIM. Another point
for the courts to act upon has CIV
en- him another respite.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

The Colorado Midland railroad
has made cut OF about 25% in
passenger rates, from Denver to
important mountain points reach
ed by its line.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

After reading the Harrison
articles on This Country of Ours,
and noting the phenomenal in
crease of circulation brought to
the publication in which they ap-
pear, the Mexican Herald has
formed the conviction that an ex-
presidents article would sell a
nautical almanac Ill the heart Of a
desert.-Denver Times
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19
a sare TAlag for You.

A transaction IN ,fliicl, youcunnot loseisa
sure thing. Blliousllcss, sick headache, fur
red tongue, fever lales nnd thousand other
liver. Cascaress Candy Cathartic, tho won
dcrful new liver stimulant and Mtes. inal
tonic arc by all druggists guaranteed TO cure
or moncy refunded. G. q. z. arc sure
thing. Try . box to-day; 1Oc., &c, tOc.
Sample aud bookles free. seo our big nd.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

Colorado will soon be able to
supply the world with honey. AL
falta and honey can go hand In
hand with hog and hominy.'
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

Warm weather in the south has
started the yellow fever upward.
Ten new cases we're reported last
Monday at Scranton, MISS, with
eleven new cases at New Orleans.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

A negro stole watch, and being
hotly pursued, jumped into a river.
A hungry alligator swallowed the
negro; but the crowd lynched the
alligator and secured the watch;
which hadn't lost a minute in the
cXcitement.-Star.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

Consul General Lee has return
ed to Havana, TO take up the fight
against Span, to preserve our citl-
zens from outrage.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19
OFFICIAL PAPER OF BAcA COUNTY.

From January 1st 1896 the sub
scription rates of the HERALD will
be $1.25 per year, If paid in ad-
vance. Subscriptions to the lead
Ing papers, magazines and period
icals. taken IN connection with
the HERALD at reduced prices.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

Canada has been SO badly effected
by the new tariff law that she IS
negotiating for reciprocity. She
has been having her way for so
many years, discriminating against
us that it IS tough when fair deal
comes, so she squeels.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

Gold has at last been discovered
on Spanish Peaks in Huerfano
county. Prospectors have been
at work there for the past ten
years. The formation there has
been held by geologlsts as non
mineral bearing.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

Austria Is having a little tilt
with the Turk, and has given the
Ottomen empire but little time to
make amends for certain acts not
appreciated by Austria.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19
ADVERTISING RATES.

ADVERTISING RATES.
rs cents POI inch, single colamn. each month.
No preferred position given.
EusinessI Locals, 10 cents per line each Insertion
I.ral ncntian, ls cents per line each insert'on'
LEsAr. ADv.: Final proof notices $500, stsgle
Contest notices $500 each.
All other legal printing subject to rate OF 10
cents per line for nrrt insertion, cents for each
ad,i,tInnal-nonparcil measure, nsne words, TO a
lnc unless other wise contracted.
These rates will be strictly adhered to.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

Judge Gabbert's popularity is
shown at home by the 5000 NAL
ority he received in his own judic-
ial district.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19
EAsrSz Say. So.

Csscarets Candy C.slurtic, the most won
derful medical discovery of Tie age, pleas
ant aud refreshing TO tho TASTE, act Gently
and positively ON Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing tho entire systsm, dispei colds,
and biliousncss. Please buy and try . box
Of G. q. C. to-dny; 10, 81, 10 cents. Bold and
guaranteed 70 euro by all drug ggists.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

The freight rate war which has
been on tor sometime, on through
rates from the east, Is about to re
ceive new impetus by a bigger
slash,
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19

The fruit growers OF Colorado
are holding their annual pow WOW
in Denver, the session opening
Tuesday.
The Springfield herald., 1897-11-19
L. A. wIKoFF,

EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
Entered at tle poatOdicc at spinEAed Colorado.
ns second -ciass matser.
SUBSCRIPTION. u . PER YEAR
Invariably In advance.
Published Friday of each week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-06
Two Churches Dedicated.

The new Evangelical churches. at Hus-
band and Lichty's, were dedicated last
Sabbath. All of the services were we'll
attended. The members aud people gen.
orally all contributed literally, sl,500-
500 at Husband and $500 at Lichty's-
being raised during the day.
This day of dedication will long be re-
meInbered in the history of the United
Evangelical church, as two dedications
on the same circuit and on the same day
have never been known to occur before.
Many persons termed it 1.-The twin ded-
ication."
The pastor and members Of the two
churches wish TO tender their thanks to
the sister denominations for the assist
ance rendered in this good work. II Is
true that a great misfortune has been
visited upon US by reason of the loss of
our old church property and many hearts
have been made sad, but the true sym
pathy of christian fellowship has been
felt by our friends and the good old
American spirit of the citizens of Somer-
county has said to us in word and act
Live"
We have great reason 20 rejoice over
this victory. not as boasting in our
strength, but in the Giver of every per-
feet gift.
There will be services in the Emanuel
church (Lichty's) next Sabbath morning
at 1890. instead of the Summit Brethren
church.
Services will also be held in the Pleas
ant Hill church, at 80 p. m, and at
Husband at I:30 p. IN. \ prOtracted
service will be held in the Husband
church beginning on Sabbath evening.
ID. l.. YoDER, Pastor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-06
Protection for the Game.

The state board Of game commissioners
has prepared a series of amendments
which they hope to have incorporated in
to the game laws of the state. The
changes proposed by these amendments
are sweeping in their nature and their
adoption by the legislature will effect a
radical reform of the abuses now prevail
ent. They prohibit the killing for sale of
any kind % game in Pennsylvania and
the shipment of game outside the state.
The amount of game that has been Killed
aud sent outside the state is enormous.
State Zoologist Warren is receiving num-
erous replies to the circulars recently sent
out asking for statistics on this question.
He is preparing pamphlet for distribu
tion among the sportsInen and members
of the legislature giving the results Of his
investigations of the subject The fig
ures in this book will open the peoples
eyes to the awful slaughter OF game that
has been going on in this state for years.
Another change proposed by the commits
sion is the alteration in the time in which
hunting may be allowed. Ii has been
deemed advisable to make all the seasons
come in and go out at the same time thus
saving much complication.
The new law makes the seasons for all
kinds of game coincident, beginning on
October Is and ending on December I5.
The work of the commission will be re-
ported to the legislature as early as possi-
ble in the session and it will be urged to
take immediate action.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-06

People coming from Meyersdale all tell
the same tale in regard to the darkness
that prevails in that enterprising village
after six o'clock in the evening. Meyers
dale was the first town in the county to
adopt electric lights and during the five
or six years the plant at that place has
been in operation the street lights were
furnished at an extremely low rate, in
fact the charge per light was the lowest
we know of anywhere. When the five
years contract for street light expired the
owners of the electric light plant incress-
ed the charges about 80 per cent. and
when town council protested, the lights
were turned off pending the signing OF a
new contract. Meanwhile the streets
have been without light except such as is
furnished by oil lamps placed at irregu-
lar intervals. The prospects of council
and the electric light people getting
together are not encouraging, and the
people are said to be tired playing
Moses
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-06
4ohell-Laynaa.

The handsome residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. james I. .Layran, at Irviiigton, WAS
the scene of pretty wedding yesterday
afternoon. The bride was their daughter,
Miss Elizabeth Dorsey Layman, and the
groom Mr. Horny Stewart schcli. former
ly of Butler University, bu. now super
inien.lcnt of the schools at Somerset, Pa.
The ceremony at 800 O'clock was witness
ed by gathering or relatives and init
mate friepds who assembled in the spa
cious pariors- At the approach OF the
bridal party Mr.. Clarence Forsyth, a
cousin ofthe bride. played the wedding
march from "Lohengrin.'' The bride
was attended by her sister, Miss Mary
Margaret Layman. as maid OF honor, and
her two younger sisters, Misses Ksther-
ine and Cora Belle Layman, rs ribbon
bearers. The latter led the procession
and were followed by the groom and the
Presbyterian Church, then the maid of
honor. and lastly the bride, with her
father. The party stood before the large
triple window, AID over its lace draper
les was curtain of smilax studded with
roses, with masses of palms at either side.
AS Mr.. Haines pronounced the words of
the ceremony Miss Myrtle Hart played
the intermezzo from "Cavaleria Rustlca-
na'' on the harp. The bride wore a beau
tiful gown of white silk crepe du chene
over white taffeta aud trimmed with
duchess lace. Her flowers were Bride
roses and her jewels suuburst of pearls
from the groom. She wore neither veil
dainty in her gown of white organdie
over violet silk, and carried large bou-
quet of English violets tied with violet
ribbon. Miss Katherine wore blue silk
aud Miss Cora Belle pink silk, draped
with tinseled chiffon, and held by satin
ribbons. a feature OF the decorations
WAS the mountain laurel aud trailing pine
which were sent to the bride from Penn
sylvania. Smilax and Bride roses were
used ia the parlors, and mountain laurel
and pink carnations in the library. The
staircase was entwined with the trailing
pine and laurel. Holly was the embel-
lishment for the dining room In the
brides cake were the traditional spoon,
shilling and ring. Mr.. aud Mrs. Schell
will take a short trip before going to their
home, in Somerset, Pa. Among the
guests at the wedding were Mr.. II. f.
Schell, the father of the groom and Mr.
MullendOre, of Somerset. Pa; Col. Mil
ton Stewart and Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Hall
Clifford, of Chicago: Mrs. NJ. Cochran, of
Uniontown, Pa, Mr. and Mrs. o. S.
Brumbach, of Toledo; Mr.. Daniel Lay
man, of New York; Mrs. Hollis Weaver,
of Pittsburg; Mr.. a. NJ. Hall, of Cam
bridge Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins,
of aglesfield.-Indianapo Journal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schell were met by a |
party of the formers friends at Rock |
wood, ON Saturday morning, and ac-
to Somerset, where the bride |
and groom We're soon established in a /
suite of rooms-specially prepared for
their reception-at the Somerset House.
Saturday evening lir. and Mrs. John
+. Nichol, brother-in-law and sister OF
Mr.. Schell gave reception in honor OF
the bride and groom, which was attend
ed 10y a large number of people. Mrs.
Schell is a welcome addition TO Somerset
society.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-06

Readers of this paper will recall an
item published several months ago refer
ring TO the condition of Clarance Staub,
an unfortunate lad at the County Home
who had been deprived of both his feet
by a railroad accident, and calling upon
the Poor Directors to aid him in securing
artificial limbs. Young Staub is ambi-
tious To earn livelihood and through his
own efforts earned a small amount of
money which he proudly exhibited to the
Ii -ett)rs telling them that he would
help 10 buy his own feet" The Directors
were pleased with the boys eagerness to
support himself and few weeks ago or
dered a pair of feet for him. The ,.Ftifi-
cial limbs arrived at the Home last
Thursday, and Monday morning Clarence
was walking about on them, apparently
prouder than the prOyerbial hoy with a
new top" Clarence expects to leave the
Home in few days when he will strive
to earn living.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-06

Mr.. Boatner, of Louisiana has intro
duced bill in Congress providing that
the salary of the Speaker Of the House
of Representatives shall be increased 10
$4,000 per amman, and that of the Sena-
tors and Representatives to $500 Mr..
Boatner has always been looked upon as
a man of brains. bat if he Is really en
titled to that distinction, his friends have
a right 10 demand his reason for such an
outrageous proposition.
Just at this particular time, when the
country has hardly been declared con-
gency, when Confidence" coy maiden
that she is, seems disposed 10 continue to
play hide and seek around the money
centres Of the country, and Prosperity -
her twin sister, is determined to elope
with old lizard Times" it surpasseth
understanding that Southern Congress
man should refer TO or even mention
such a piece of prohigacy in seriousness.
Were the country rolling in wealth. -
were the taxpayers ciamoring for per-
mission to contribute more largely 20 the
public fund, there would even then be no
manner of excuse for increasing the sala-
ry of our Representatives. Five thou
sand dollars per annum is liberal sala-
ry-it is ten times more than many Con-
gressmen ever made in one year in their
lives, and it is ten times more than the
services of some of them are worth.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-06

One OF the pleasant features of New
Years Day in Somerset for a number of
years past has been the annual banquet
given under the auspicies OF II. p. Cum
minis Post, G.. \. Il. Old soldiers from all
sect ions of the county look forward 70
these annual reunions with increased in
terest each year, since in the natural
course of events they can rot be held
many more years. The attendance last
Friday was the largest since the custom
of meeting on the first day of the year
was instituted, about eighty-five MEM
bers of the Post being present. In addi-
ton 10 the old soldiers, large number
of soldiers wives, widows, sons and
daughters, and a few specially invited
guests met with them. A meeting of the
Post was held in the Post room during the
morning, and at Il o'clock the comrades
fell in line and marched to the Opera
House, where the ladies had a steaming
hot dinner prepared for them. The Gus
tomary speeches were dispensed with
and all present devoted themselves 10 en-
joying the edibles.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-06

Several months ago Sheriff HartZell
and Mr.. John X. White, of Hyndman.
had occasion TO visit the Westinghouse
Electric Works, in Pittsburg. While
passing through one of the buildings the
formers attention was attracted towards
a gentleman. who appeared to be suffer
ing great physical sgony. Mr.. Hartzell
inquired " bat was the matter and with
the knowledge that comes from long ex-
perience with the various ills mankind
is heir TO-" prepared mixture for the
sufferer that gave instantaneous relief.
The new made friend was generous in his
praise of Mr.. Hartzsll's attention to a
stranger and insisted upon him and Mr..
White being his guests at dinner that
evening at the Hotel Duquense. Next
morning Mr. Hsrtzell returned home
and never again thought of the incident
related above until few days before
Christmas when be received a letter from
Mr.. Odell-for that was the strangers
name-asking him to send man to
Jamestown, y. Y, for horse he wished
to give bim for Christmas present.
The horse arrived in due time and with
him came letter from Mr.. 0dell giving
the animals breeding. His sire and dam
are both recorded in the American Tro;-
ting Register and he is q perfect beauty.
jamestown is the home of the American
trotting horse and Mr.. Odell is said TO
have string of fiiiy or sixty racers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-06
Equitable's Fine Showing.

1t must be very gratifying to the poll
cy holders in this county to learn that the
Equitable Life Society OF New York, has
done such very large business in 1886.
The Pittsburg Agency closed the year
with Ss,3is.c00 new business.
Both manager +. 4. Woods and NJ. L
Fosdick. their travelling man, express
pleasure at the amount of business writ
ten in Somerset county, so FIR in excess
OF all other companies.
Mr.. Fosdick wrote between Bedford
and Somerset counties nearly 100 new
policies for half million of insurance in
the last six months alone.
The Co.'S new cash guarantee policy is
the key to this increased business, and
their promptness in paying death claims
and maturing policies.
They are now the largest and strongest
Insurance Company in the world.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-06

Somerset girls are too coy to give
party for their gentleman friends during
leap year, and too fond Of dancing to let
an opportunity 90 unimproved. Hence
il was that they issued invitations 10
"leap year party on the last day of 1895.
to be given at the Somerset House. ON
Monday evening. We betray no conf
dence when we say that only two young
men received more than one invitation.
and one of the two was in an alarming
mental condition before he made mp his
mind which girl should act as his escort,
and not arriving at a conclusion until be
had had his hair clipped close enough TO
defy the cleverness OF sixteen fingers
and four thumbs.
The parlors and dining room Of the
Somerset House were tastily decorated
with trailing pine and hot house flowers
at eight o'clock when the gaests began TO
arrive. An hour later tbirty-iive couples
were present when dancing began in the
dining room. and eachre playing in the
parlor. Refreshments were served at
midnight. The party broke up at } a. m
The young gentlemen say il was the
81, ,wellest party ever given in town.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-06

While hunting in Centre county a few
nomic Zoologist. met with an accident
through which he narrowly escaped the
loss of his eyes. The dogs had located a
pheasant, aud the instant the bird pop
ped up from the underbrush DIR. Warren's
companion fired. The charge struck a
tree only a few feet from the spot where
the doctor stood, and several grains
glanced off and struck him in the eyes.
The victim dropped to the ground, he
having been somewhat alarmed. and the
blood flowed quite freely from the
wound. He, however, subsequently
dressed the laceration, and has since suf-
fered but little from his experience.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-06

Mr.. L. L. HOlsopple, of Holsopple, is
the happy recipient of Wedderburn
sterling silver medal, as a reward of
genius for the invention ofa power gear
that is very simple and promises to sup
plant the old ''crank notion on engines,
bicycles, railroad locomotives, yeloci-
pedes. etc. Able mechanics pronounce
the device bonanza, aud say it will
open a new era in motive power, and will
double the power of the old "crank
method" The application of this gear b.
the bicycle, for instance, will enable the
rider to use but one-half the usual exer-
tiOn in propelling the wheel through
mud and up steep grade. Mr.. Holsop-
pie has applied for patent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-01-06

YORK, Pa, Jan. 2-Frederick Shon,
who purchased fourteen spans, or over
half of the wrecked Pennsylvania Rail-
road bridge that crossed the Susquehan-
ma River at Wrightsyille, has gotten his
part of the bridge on shore.
Mr.. Shoh paid 800 for the fourteen
spans, and will clear about So. 900 by the
the transaction. Fifty men and fifteen
horses and mules were at the work about
forty days, at the cost Of about slOO per
day. or 5000.
The iron Mr.. Shoff sold for 5000. lie
secured about 100000 feet of lumber,
which is finding ready sale at sI2 TO SIS
per thousand feet, OF about s33. 800.