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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26

APRoPos of the Civil Rights" law
the Southern papers are telling a
good story Of its enforcement at the
expense Of Alex IL. Stephens, late
Vice President Ct the Confederacy
and two or three local Democratic
politicians. These choice sports en-
tered a railway a on the Georgia
Central railroad, and ~ensconced them
selves comfortably for a social smoke
and talk. They were scarcely seated
when a colored passenger politely in
formed them that they were in the
wrong car, that this particular one
was set apart for the use of colored
people, in conformity with the preju-
dice existing against them, and that
they did not propose to have their
rights intringed upon. The conduc-
tor was appealed to, and be Informed
the Vice President and his friends
that they must at once vacate their
seats and seek another car, as this
one was devoted solely to colored
people.
Consequently they were compelled
10 move, Air. Stephens delivering the
following affecting farewell:
Gentlemen, you know me. The @crld
knows me. l have been a successful
school teacher, and have attained some no
toriety at the bar. l have served my
State in the councils Of the nation. 1 have
been Vice President of the Confederate
States of America, the most brilliant gal
axy OF confederate stars that ever shone in
the armament OF nations. ] have success
fully stood twice for Congress in my
district, and am now on an errand of mer-
cy, having been TO Griffin TO address the
State Association Of Teachers. / have al
ready paid my fare, and pad no attention
TO the ranking and mileage privilege Of
fered by Congress; putthis is the first time
/ was ever called upon 10 vacate a car be-
aus | was not considered as good as q
negro"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26

GEy. WILLIAM LARIMER, formerly
Of Pittsburgh, the first President Of
the Pittsburgh & COnnellsville Rail
road. died at Leayenworth, Kansas,
on Saturday, the 18th inst Larimer
township, in this county, was named
after The deceased, who Tas well
known and respected in this eommu-
uitv a quarter Of a century since.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26

Gov. HARTRANFT will be re-nomi-
mated at Lancaster to-day (2Gtb)
without a dissenting voice from the
Republicans OF the State, and yet
the Philadelphia Times, (Alec Nc
Clare's paper declares be viii be de-
featcd if nominated because be is the
moutbpiece Of Cameron. In thus at
tempting TO vent his grievance against
Cameron, Mcclure unwittingly pays
him the highest compliment, for if it
were tru that be has procured Hart
ranh's denomination then be controls
every city and county in the State,
for each and every one of them will
cast their votes for Hartranit'sre-nom
ination. Evidently the people are not
much afraid Of the Cameron bugaboo.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26

WiIkcSbarre.

WLKEsBARRE, May 22-While
three carpenters were being hoisted
out Of the Stanton shaft to-day, the
carriage got loose and, falling a dis
lance Of one hundred feet, the mon
were killed. In the Boston mine, at
Plymouth, two men were killed, and
at the Pine Ridge shaft 4 boy was
killed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26

THE election for City Council was
held in Cumberland on Monday
The Democrats carried the First,
Third. Fifth AID Sixth wards, and
Republicans the Second and Fourth.
For a wear to come there will be sew
en- Democrats to Eve Republicans in
tho CITY Council.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26
Tho Border War.

New ORLEANS, May 20.-A dis
patch from Brownsville, Texas, says:
Mexican cavalry has been stationed
at various points between Camargo
and Mstamoras, which General
Cortida had a difficulty with. Senior
Treyino, living near Reynose Ire
vino, was informed of the theft of
cattle, found the thieves and recog-
nized them as servants of C%Ortina.
He rode up and informed them that
they must go with him to the Al
calde. They fired on him. lie re-
turned the fire, killed one, wounded
another, and took as prisoner the
head man ofone Of Cortina's ranches.
Cortina went then with one hundred
and thirty-fve men and demanded
the prisoner oftbe Alcalde, 5ut could
not obtain him. He hing the Al
calde, and afterwards shot Senior
Trevino. Yesterday Cartina re-
ceiyed an order to report to the City
of Mexico for duty. He declined to
obey, stating that his resignation
had been forwarded to the proper
officer Captain McNally's company
is stationed at Edinburg. The cap
tain is here, and has information Of
the crossing Of three droves of stolen
cattle within the last week. The
same de%predations are reported from
Ringgold aud Fort Brown.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26

JoHN c. BBEcKIyRIDGE, once Vice
President Of the United States, after
wards a traitor and a general. in the
rebel army, died at his home in Ken
lucky, on Monday last. At one time
no nan stood higher in this nation
or was possessed Of a larger personal
popularity than Mr.. Breckenridge,
vet It is but charitable now to let
him pass from the stage Of life with
out criticism or comment on his once
brilliant but worse than wasted ca
rpcr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26

4 VERY gross outrage has Just
been perpetrated by the Democratic
Governor and Council Of New Hsmp-
shire, in the deliberate counting out
Of two Republicans elected to the
Senate Of that State. At the cleo
ton in March last, Notwithstanding
the most strenuous exertions Of the
Democracy, the Republicans elected
a majority Of nine members to the
House and carried the Senate by two.
This would have settled the question
among ordinary honest men-not so
with the Democracy, however-they
Immediately commencing TO cast
about them 70, means to defraud the
Republicans out Of their victory.
First it was proposed to have the
clerk Of the House, Ia Democrai)
whose duty it is to make up the roll
at the opening Of The session, to ex-
clude 4 sufficient number Of Republi-
cans to give the Democrats a major
ity, IN the pretext that the members
proposed to be omitted were not le-
gally elected. This contemplated
fraud was however so transparent,
and public indignation grew so in
tense, that the project had to be aban-
doned. The attention of the con-
spirators was then turned to the SEN
ate, and very soon they caused it to
be announced that two Republicans
10 that body were ineligible. In the
second district Gen. Matt Head, the
Republican Senator elect, who had
been ehristenod Nathaniel" but
who, all his life, and be has filed sew
eral important Offices, has signed his
name "Natt" and has been univer-
sally known and called by that name,
was voted for as Matt Head. This
il was announced was illegal, and
the votes cast for him must be con-
sidered as blanks, and therefore bis
Democratic opponents must be coun-
ted in. In the fourth district forty
six Prohibitionists voted for q Mr..
During who was not eligible TO the
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26
Fatal Explosion in n Powder Mil.

HARTFORD, Conn, May 19.-By
an explosion at the HazardyilIe pow
der works in Hazardville this morn
ing, Moses Bolack, John Lowry and
George Richards were instantly
killed. All leave large families.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26
The Somerset Herald.
WEDNESDAY,. May y, ls74

CONGRESSMAN Beck thinks that n
Ohio should elect Governor Allen
this fall by a large majority, "ail he'll
can't beat him for the Presidency.
OF course not That is where Allen
has the most friends.-Toledo Blade.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26

Missouri is, evidently, seriously
threated with the grasshOpper plague.
The Governor has called on the peo-
pie to observe June Sd as a day OF
fasting and prayer, that the pestilence
NAV be averted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26
New advertisements,
~AssIGNMENT

Daniel 7. Berkey h Company, OF Paint town
ship, Somerset county, Pa, having made an as
signment TO me OF all their estate for the benefit Of
their creditors / hereby give notice TO all persons
interested, whether as creditors or debtors, to
meet me ct my residence, IN Shade township. on
Saturday, the Goth day Of June, 1875, with their
claims properly proved for settlement.
JESSE SLICK,
m3y19 Assignee.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26
NOTICE
sreou & Covxg11svnLE r. r. Co.

Pittsburgh, May 10, ISIS.
The Stockholders OF the Pittsburgh & Councils
Vile RailrOad Co.. are hereby notified that a gen
eral meeting Of said Stockholders called by the
Directors Of said company in the city Of Pitts
hurgh at . O'Clock P. n. on Wednesday the 2dth
day Of May, 1875 to consider the question Of the
purchase by the Baltimore * Ohio Railroad Co.
of all the interest in, OF claims against The Pitts
burzh 4 CJnnellsyiile Railroad Co. OF the prop
erty Of the said company owned OF held by the
and city council Of Baltimore and to coz
slider also the agreement and mortgage required
10 be executed BY the Baltimore * Ohio Railroad
Co, to the Mayor and city council Of Baltimore,
hy the ordinance Of the Mayor and city council o
baltimore authorizing the sale Aforesaid. BY
order Of the Directors
J. d. WASHINGTON.
Secretary.
Nav u
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26
Dealt, of Jesse d. Bright.

BALTIMORE, May 20.-Hon. Jesse
d. Bright, ex-United States Senator
from Indiana, died at his residence
in this city to-day, of organic disease
of the heart, aged sixty-three years.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26
NOTICE

Estate 0f Sarah Hefley, late Of Berlin borough
deceased.
Letters testamentary on the above estate having
been granted to the undersigned by the proper au-
thority, notice is hereby given 20 those indebted to
IL 10 make immediate payment, and those having
claims against II to present them daily authenticat-
for settlement on Saturday June 9Th, 1s.s. at the
residence Of Daniel Henley. in Berlin borough.
DANIEL HEFFLEY.
APPS Executor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26
A ~DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE

Estate OF Henry GIodfelty, late Of Lower Turkey
foot Twp. deceased
Letters Of admiuisfrauon on the above estate
having been granted 10 the undersigned, notice Is
hereby given 10 those indebted 70 Il TO make imme-
diate nayment, and those having claims against It,
10 present. them duly authenticated for settlement,
al the late residence OF deceased On Saturday. the
2sth day Of June, 1873.
SAMUEL MlNDER-
mayl2 Administrator
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26

po " SSO classes Of working people Of both
sexes, young and old, make more money At work
for US, In their own localities, during their spare
moments, or all the time, than anything else. We
offer employment that will pay handsomely for
every hours work. Full particulars, terms. Se.,
sent free. Send us your address az once. Don't
delay. Now IS the time. Don't look for work or
Business elsewhere until you have learned what
We offer. q. SrISsOS & Co, Portland, Me-
tan13
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26
AT MEMPHIS.

MEMPHIS, May 2O,--Notwithstand-
ing the proclamations Of the Cover
nor and Mayor, in reference to the
observance Of the day, there is no
observance as a holiday, and the
stores and business houses are open
as usual. A mass meeting was held
at the theaier tonight, however, and
addresses made by several citizens
in reference TO the Mechlenbnrg Cen
teunial.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26

AT a Court Of Common Pleas held al SSasrec
on the 10Th day Of April, 1878 Catharsne Dsirc,
Mary Sehrack, Elizabeth Boucher, a. Boucher,
Aaron Schrack and David Iounkh petitiOued
said Court for an order TO sell the Disciples Meet
ing House and lot Of ground situate in Upper Iur-
keyioOt township. being the same lot Of ground
purchased from Henry Boucher 10Th MAJ, A d.
1875. whereupon the Court ordered notice TO PC
given I'm both the newspapers Of Somerset toail
parties interested 20 appear IN Court on the IN
Monday Of August. 1873 to show cause why stid
order Of sale should not be granted a. prayed Tor.
by the Court
Z II. SCHROCk,
NAYS PrU:h0l0tary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26
Drowned while bathing

ATLANTA, GA, May 2O.-Two
white girls, aged 20 years, went
bathing in a pond near this city, this
afternoon, and one, known as Mag
gle Chester, was drowned. The
body has been recovered.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26
n Condition of Mrs. Lincoln.


CHICAGO, May l9.-In the County
Court the trial of the question of th,
sanity Of Mrs. Lincoln, widow 0
Abraham Lincoln, came up to-day
The proceedings were based on
petition fled by Robert L. Lincoln
setting forth that his mother, Mary
L. Lincoln, has property and effects
exceeding $4,000; that she is non
eompos mebtis and incapable Of man.
aging her estate, and praying the
instance Of an order for 4 warrant
and venire 70 test the question of her
sanity. The petition was accomFa-
MED by the certificate of the family
physician Or. Isham) TO the effect
that be had examined Mrs. Lincoln,
and was of the opinion that she was
insane and a fit subject for hospital
treatment.
Several witnesses testified to &C.
centricities ia the conduct of Mrs.
Lincoln, which commenced at the
time Of the assassination of Presi-
dent Lincoln, and which have be-
come more marked as time progress
ed. She imagines she hears voices
in the wall; that strange beings beset
her in the entries of her hotel; that
she was the victim ~ofpoisoning plots;
her closets are full Of unopened pack
ages Of goods which she had ordered
to be sent to her room. After
short arguments the case was
given to the jury, who brought in a
verdict in accordance with the facts
elected.
Mrs. Lincoln will be removed to
the hospital at Batavia, Illinois.
Her relatives and friends have de-
layed this step as long as was con-
sidered prudent, but finally agreed
that nothing else would suffice. At
the announcement Of the verdict
Robert Lincoln took the hand of his
mother affeetionately, when she ex-
claimed with q reproachful tone, ooh.
Robert, to think that my son would
ever have done this" There were
few spectators in Court.
SHE ATTEMPTS SUICIDE BY TAKING
POISON.
CHICAGO, Nay 20.-The Times
ias information that Mrs. Lincoln to-
day attempted to commit suicide by
poisoning. After being removed
from the court room where she was
adjudged insane yesterday, she was
put under strict surveillance, it being
feared that she might dc injury to
herself. To-day she escaped from
her Oom and hurried to the drug
store of Frank Squares, under the
Grand Pacific Hotel. She ordered
a compound Of eamphor and lauda-
mum, ~ostensibly for neuralgia. The
clerk informed her that it would take
about ten minutes to make it, where
upon she took a carriage and drove
to two other drug stores. She was
followed by Mr.. Squorer, who in
each cast prevented the druggists
from giving her the compoud. She
returned 10 the first place and
procured a mixture, which she sup
pesed was what she wanted, but
which was harmless. She drank
this as she left the store. As it had
no effect she tried to leave her room
again to obtain a larger dose, but
was prevented. She was removed
to q private hospital at Batavia, Ills.
this afternoon, where she will have
every attention.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26

NOTICE.

~
Andrew Eyerline hereby gives notice that ne
has made application TO the Secretary Of Internal
Affairs, Of pennsylvania for a warrant for fifteen
acres OF unimproyed land in Southampton Town
ship, Somerset County, Penn'a. adjoining lands OF
Andrew Eyerline on the west, - Devure on
the north, Bedford County line on the east, Jacob
viii on the south.
Nav %
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26
LIV ER PILLS

are the Oldest and best IN the market. and everg
litle OF their Yermifuge is warranted.
For sale by all druggists AMI country dealers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26
R~HEUHATIC

The great Internal remedy for Rheumatism Men.
ralgia. Headache. etc. You can have a doctor an.
ways In the house by keeping Sellers Family
medicines on hand. Their
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26
Meeklenburs Centennial.

CHARLOTTE, n c.. May 29-The
opening ceremonies of the centennial
anniversary of the Mecklenburg
Declaration Of Independence was
inaHgurated yesterday. Stores, dwell
lings and streets are decorated with
flags, flowers and evergreens, aud
great crowds were gathered from
different places in this State and from
South Carolina, Tennessee and Viz
ginia TO unite in the celebration.
The day could hardly have been
more suspicious. BY noon q numer-
Gus throng had gathered at Indepen-
derce Square to witness the hoist
ing of the Stars and Stripes. AS the
flag reached the summit of the pole,
the band struck up the air. "The
Old North State, " and enthusiastic
shouts rent the air. When the mu-
sic ceased, Mayor johnson addressed
the assembled multitude in a patriotic
speech.
Governor Brogden then made a
brief patriotic address, and welcomed,
in the name of North Carolina, the
citizens IF all States TO the celebra-
ton. At The conclusion Of the Gov
ernor's speech, thirty-eight guns
representing the thirty-eight States
of the Union, were fred, which ter
minated the exercises.
The city to-day is well-nigh filed
with visitors, many of them gentle
mea of distinction from North Caro-
lima and other States. The streets
arc filed with e lemen and military
dressed in their attractive uniforms.
Flags are floating, not only from
buildings in the principal parts Of
the city, bu. from fag-statfs in differ
ent places, and there is an air of fes-
tivity abroad everywhere. Every
train which arrived during the night
was crowded with visitors, and
thousands walked the streets for the
whole night, either from choice or
necessity. Every house in the city
is packed with visitors, and it is esti-
mated that to-day there are not less
than 40, 600 visitors present.
The following programme was OBJ
served during the day: One hundred
guns at sunrise, and ringing of the
city bells. Procession formed at 0
A. NJ, marching through the princi-
pal streets of the city. under charge
of the chief and assistant marshals;
military companies, FIRE companies,
Masonic lodges, Odd Fellows,
Knights of Pythias, Good Templars,
Patrons of Husbandry, county organ
izations, other associations Of the
city, county and State, and citizens,
press organizations, various centen-
NAL committees accompanied by
bands Of music and their own special
banners, emblems and insignia; in
carriages, the Governor of North
Carolina, Governors of other States,
United States Senators and Supreme
and Superior Court judges of North
Carolina, Mayor of the city and
other invited guests, chaplain, ora
tors and readers, accompanied by
committees. The procession arrived
at the fair grounds at eleven o'clock
A. NJ. The procession was over a
mile long, and nothing grander has
ever taken place on the soil Of North
Carolina. The exercises at the fair
grounds opened with prayer, after
the Mecklenburg Declaration
Of independence was read, followed
by an address by Hon. John Kerr.
At NAguNTTTE
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26
Sellers Imperial Cough Syrup.

This is no quack remedy. L was born Of wis
dom; and thousands are living witnesses Of its
wonderful curative powers. IL is pleasant to take
an1 sure 20 cure Coughs, Colds, Groups. Bronchial
Affections, Tickling Of the Throat. and all dis
eases Of a kindred nature. r.. T.. Sellers 4 Dc.
PItlshurgh, Pa. are also proprietors Of Lnananns
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-05-26
AT

NASHVILLE, May 20.-The Meek
lenburg Centennial was celebrated
with spirit and enthusiasm, notwith-
standing the rain. At the Agricul-
;ural Fair grounds, west Of the city,
eloquent patriotic speeches were de-
livered by ex-Gowcrnor Neil S Brown
and VIM. G. Bryan, Esq, which
were enthusiastically a~pplauded.
They advocated the union of the
whole country in sustaining the best
government kaown among men.
The Mayor of he city, Hon. NJ. b.
Howell, read the Mecklenburg Decla-
ration of independence. Ex-Gover-
nor Foote, Governor Porter and
other distinguished gentlemen were
present. The public schools were
closed and the Stars and Stripes dis
played all over the city. Many
societies had local celebrations of
their own places other than the fair
grounds.
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Washington city has sixty miles
Of wooden pavement failure.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-30
y'S GT5agHAp- GD GoI ?.
 IE N IIIAN' CIfIr 1, \ pI AR 0PIt \ Ns,


 RAYS OF LIGHT FROM THE PREss: "Beatty's Golden Tongue Parlor Organs have won for themselves a good reputation fur and wide.- Washington, (N. J.) Star.
 "We would recommend this ex- ccllent instrument to the musical world, for it's 1ineness of tone. "- Petersburg (Ind.) Democrat.
 "Woodbine Lodge of Odd Fellows has purchased q "Goldcn Tongue" organ, and it is the best instrument ever brought to this town. ."-W oods- town (N. J.) Register.
 The instrument gives entire satis- faction. My brother, who purchas- ed the organ, is highly pleased.- Memphis, (Mo.) News.
 Those who wish to purchase q first-class instrument for home, hall or church music should try q Beatty by all means. s.-Hersey (Mich) Outline.
 Its tone equals the finest we ever heard.-Edina (Mo.) Democrat.
 It Is pronounced a splendid instru- mcnt.-James E. Halls letter to Finlay (Ohlo) American Patrion. A reputation which places them above suspicion, They are indors- ed by the highest musical authorities throughout the world as the best.-- St. Charles (Mo.) Gossip.
 Agents wanted everywhere to canvass for this superior instrument. Address, DANIEL r. BEATTY, Washington, x. J.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-30
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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-30
EM ATTIC A l. l. Y T H E
 "PEOP 5 PA P F R :"

TIE DEMOCRAT is thoroughly in- dependent ill it's course, under no pledge or covenant to support the schemes or fortunes of any man or set of men, always having at heart first, the good of the people of Pope county, and of the state of Arkan sas. It claims no right to lead or direct in politics, or any other sphere; but it does claim the right, and will fcarlcssly and at all times assert it, to speak its own opinions, on all matters coming within the scope of it's duty as an independent journal. Whatever prominence it maintains in the affairs of this county or State. will be voluntarily accorded by the people who support it. Iii short the DEMOCRAT wishes to be judged solely upon its own merits as loca and state newspa- per, having for it's chief object the dissemination of the news of the day with such comments upon current topics as seem appropriate and are conscicntiously entertained by its management. It will heartily sup port all movements, political or otherwise, which promise to fur thur, and unhesitatingly oppose those which would icopardize, the interests of the people. In every department it will be as enterprise ing as its patronage will justify. Sensible men will approve the busi- ness management thatlimits expcn- diture to the bounds of income; on- ly fools or enemies expect degree of excellence in all points that can alone be attained by the possession of resources and income.