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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13

TINE was, and within the memory
Of a ten year old, that the Democra-
CIV claimed TO be "strict coustruc-
tionistsn Of the constitution, and
every proposed innovation on the
beaten path of politics or law was
promptly denounced as unconstitution.
al At the commencement of the re.
bellion we were gravely told that we
bad no right to coerce a State, no
right TO preserve the National Union
by force, because the power was not
plainly nominated in the constitution,
and so on throughout the entire war,
almost every measure taken for na-
tional preservation was denounced
es unconstitutional, and we were
constantly reproached by the Demo-
cratic rebels in arms with the uncon-
st~itutionality Of many of the war
measures forced upon the Govern
ment. The first issue of paper
money was met by a storm of de.
nunciation, and SO iercely was the
measure assailed that the Republi-
can party was forced TO defend it
solely as a war measure, and CON-
PEELED to plead absolute necessity 10
extenuation of the act. No sooner
was the rebellion crushed. than these
strict constructionists seized the first
opportunity to test the constitution
atty of the law, aud the Supreme
Court finally decided that only under
the war making power and as a ne
cessity for the preservation of the
life of the n~aticn, could Congress
authorize the issue of paper money.
Now, these tenacious sticklers for a
strict construction Of the coastitu.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13
Governor Hartrnnfs at In Kufxtown
Fair

READING, October THE sixth
annual exhibition of the keystone
Agricultural Society of Kutztown,
Berks county, has been an immense
success. Thousands of people were
on be grounds to-day. The entries
are full in every department, and the
society has never held a better exhi-
bition. Governor Hartr anft was
present to-day and delivered an adj
dress in which he spoke of aoricultu-
raj fairs and how to make them sue
c~essful. About five thousand people
heard his address, and at the conclu-
sion greeted the Governor with
great cheers. Governor Hartranft
addressed the pupils and stockhol-
ders of the Keystone Normal School
this evening, speaking in both Eng
lish and German. He was loudly
%applauded.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13

The candidacy of Judge Pershing
for The Supreme Court procured for
him a raking that caused him to run
far behind his colleague on the Demo-
cratic State ticket. But the scoring
be then received was nothing to what
he now encounters as q candidate
Governor. OF course the easy way
to avoid considering these charges is
to call them partisan abuse, when in
point of fact they are nothing of the
kind. They all consist of extracts
from his speeches as q member of
the State Legislature, reproduction
of his votes in hat BODY on partieu-
lar measures, and recitation Of other
facts which stand uncontradicted
and are not susceptible of contradic-
ton. In answer to this remarkable
bic record, which in brief is that of a
Thoroughly hidebound, dyed-in-the-
wool, bitter aud uncompromising
partisan Democrat, one of the jour-
nails in this city advocating bis cleo
ton enters a plea that all these votes
and speeches relate to pact acts and
issues, and that all these things are
outlawed. But how are the public
to form a correct idea as to the capsc-
ity of Judge Pershing for the high
aud responsible Office of Governor of
this great Commonwealth, unless
we take his past record as a lcgisla-
tor?
At a time when the price of gold
was $50 Judge Pershing made a
three hours speech in the House of
Representatives in favor of paying
the interest en- the State debt in gold.
And yet at the present time We find
him mounted on a platform in favor
of paying the interest on the Nation
al debtin greenbacks. At the time
referred to the attempt to paw the in
terest on the State debt in gold would
have left the Treasury with not
enough money to pay The most ordi-
nary expenses of the Government.
Nor was this all, for at The same ses-
sion Pershing was with bis party
10 favor OF a resolution recommend
that the whole vast army of the
Republic, n million of men, should
llso be paid in gold. OF course every
,ne knew at the time that such a
hing would be impossible. The
whole aim was to bankrupt the Gov
eminent and stop the war. But let
INV business man take these two
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13

Our newly patented ~greenback
democratic inhationists are very bitter
in their denunciation Of national
baaks, and their orators and journals
holly insist that these institutions
shall be extinguished and there shall
be established in their stead a system
of State banks of discount and de.
post only, with no paper money ex-
cept such as may be issued directly
by and upon the faith OF the Federal
Government" Now, suppose the
national banks be abolished, and
State banks are established in their
stead, one half Of the present curren-
cy of the nation (the national bank
notes. will be al once wiped out
This is to be at once supplied and as
much more added as the necessities
of business require, by the issue of
greenbaeks by the national govern
ment, say these Democratic inan-
ceers. The doctrine of a currency
to be issued at the within or caprice
of Congress, to be contracted or in
fsted, as according to its views, the
business necessities of the county
demand, is as absurd as it is imprac-
ticsble. Nc Supreme Court with the
average judicial knowledge of a third
rate lawyer, could be found to ap-
prove such an act, and no third class
lawyer can be found who will ven-
tnre to assert to the contrary. The
first attempt to carry out such a law
would be taken into the courts, and
with the first test case the law would
be declared unconstitutional. What
them BY the extinction Of The ma
tional banks over one-balf of our
present currency would be Withdrawn
aud to supply its place would come
an issue Of notes by the State banks,
and We would be restored to the
good old times of ls49, when there
was in the United States six hundred
and ninety-eigbt banks which issued
bills. OF these the notes Of barely
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13

The Democratic papers charge that
the national banks make enormous
sums Of money, aud that they have
extraordinary privileges. But il
that is SO, tie privileges are open to
all. They are not a monopoly. Any
o1e with The requisite capital can
start i national bank if he chooses.
If the priv leges are 81 great. and
the chance for making money SO
enormous, why do net the Democrats
take hold Of the chance? The door
is wide open for them all the time.
Pershing has shown his faith by his
works, by subscribing for fourteen
shares in a national bank at Johns
town; and the mony making oppor-
tunity is as open to his supporters as
it was 10 him.
Andrew G. Curtin has fallen from
grace without doubl. His former
friends and associates, almost with
ont exception, have abandoned him.
No longer content with the title OF
Liberal Republican, he has become a
blatant Democrat. His letter to the
Legal-Tender Club, indorsing rag
money, is m%ournful testimony to his
ignorance or his want of principal.
Even the New York Tribune, which
in 1872 estimated one blast from his
bugle born as worth 10000 men,
now estimates bis opinions and politl-
cal connection as of no consequence.
Chicago Tribune.
The Temperance Vindicator, true
to its purpose to elect the Democrat
ic ticket, says that Piolette Is a
christian citizen" On the other
hand the Philadelphia Times repre-
sents him as q profaue swearer. and
the T~unkhannock Republican calls
him a "loudmouthed, coarse grained,
PLAYED out politician and a true blue
whisky man" The Vindicator
knows the man as we'll as the others
do but has taken a contract to elect
the Democratic State ticket, through
It's third party agency, and hence
tries to make it appear that a brawi-
ing old blasphemer is a Christian
citizen"
The Prohibition candidate for
Governor in Wisconsin has had the
good sense to withdraw from the
canvass and decline to run. He
says that "while be continues to be
a staunch and an efficient advocate
of the temperance cause, be does not
believe in the fanatical policy of de-
livering the State over to the worst
enemies Of that cause, which would
be the result of dividing the Repnb-
Iican vote by his remaining in the
field" Mr.. Browne of this State,
would consult his own reputation by
taking a similar course.
The Chicago Times compasses
Pershing's true in%wardGess in this
incisive manner: Gle is either a una-
tic or a scoundrel, and that is allthat
is necessary to make any man a
good Ohio or Pennsylvania Demo-
crat."
We do not bet nor advise betting,
but if any person is determined TO
risk a portion OF his surplus earnings
on the Ohio election, we advise him
to bet on a Republican victory
Indianapolis Journal.
Captain Wikoff, Chairman Of the
Republican Committee in Ohio, is
said to be the most confident an in
the State, and places the Republican
majority at 20, 0000.-IadidnapohS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13

As WILL be seen by reference to bis
advertisement, the chairman Of the
Republican County Committee has
called a series Of public meetings at
various points in the county. We
hope that active Republicans in the
vicinities where they are to be held,
vii! take measures TO induce a full
attendance Of the voters. 1t is i'm
poTtant that the real issues of the
campaign should be fully understood
and canvassed. The Democrats pro-
pose to tamper with and destroy the
value Of our present safe and admi-
rabIe currency, and the question of
its preservation in tact touches the
pocket and the interests of every vo-
ter. A good attendance at the meet
ings will insure a full turn out at the
polls. We must not be satisfied with
merely beating the enemy in the COM
ing battle, we must utterly route
him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13
a Grand Military and Civic Parade

PITTSBURGH, Oct. THE Trades.
mems Industrial Exposition was for.
mally opened to-day with a great
street parade and appropriate cere.
monies at the Exposition Buildings
The procession was composed of the
18th, 18th, and 10Th Regiments. The
city council, members Of the press,
reception committees, and visiting
members of the press are in carriages.
Then followed a long line OF
wagons tastefully decorated to repre-
SEN the city's industries, and upon
its arrival at the Exposition Build
ings, a number of speeches We're de-
livered suitable to the occasion.
The buildings will not be open to
the public until Saturday morning.
This delay is caused not by any fault
of the managers, but by delay of ex-
hibitors, who have failed to get their
Goods in place.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13

II any of the supporters of Mr..
Pershing a give a plausible reason
for his voting to flch its charter from
the Pittsburgh & ConDellsville rail-
road, let him stand up. If any man
in the Southern part of the county,
or along the line of that road, wishes
that it had never been constructed,
let him vote for Pershing. If any
citizen who remembers the wilder
ness of the valleys OF the Gough,
the Casselman, and Of Wills creek
but a few short years since, and now
takes pride in their thrift and devel-
opment and prosperity, let him also
remember that Pershing voted to
prevent all this Improvement, the
opening mp of all these resources,
and would have deprived them Of all
their present advantages, simply be-
cause the Pennsylvania railroad, his
owner and master, feared COMPETE
tion, ard when he goes to the polls
let him o forget the old time doc
trine of an eye for an eye, a tooth for
a tooth.
If any man claiming to be reason
ably honest, proposes to support
Pershing, let him answer how be can
sustain q knaye who voted TO rob the
stockholders of this road Of a char
ter under which they had expended
millions Of dollars, and just as they
were preparing to complete the work.
If any one imagines that Pershing
would make a capable or honest Gov
ernor, let him answer, if be would be
a safe ruler, who knew as a lawyer,
when be voted for the act to repeal
the charter of this road, that, as the
District Court Of the United States
afterwards declared, il was uuconsti-
tutional, null and void.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13
Political ~Gleanings.

Mr. CHARLES HERITAGE, editor OF
the Temperance Blessing, published
in Philadelphia, in a letter to JAMES
BLACK, saws This whole cam.
paign, as conducted by you, is a
fimsy cheat. You have confessed
that you have 90 hope of electing the
candidates nominated at Harrisburg,
good and true men as they ar, and
that your purpose, therefore, is to use
them to defeat GEN. HARTRANFT. <
= | cannot consent to become
a partner to such a scheme, or al
aspiraDt 10 its consummation. < 3
Your influence may induce some
slurs to be east upon me, and some
who have been my friends may turn
from me. But | can still pray that
men may be made better, and | can
go to the fallen of my kind and give
them a helping hand toward purer
boiler life. | like this kind of tenn
perance labor better than that taught
and practiced in your political school,,
and therefore my deposal from your
sanhedrim will bring me no regrets"
Mr.. Victor ID. Piolett's defence of
Charles II. Buekslew's honesty, when
that gentleman was a candidate for
Governor, was complete but unique.
81 know Buckalew il honest, by G-l"
exclaimed Piolett, for when the
Pennsylvania Railroad wanted to
buy the State works, | had $50. 900
of their money and Tried to bribe
him. And by c. he wouldn't take
the Stuff" Now will Victor oblige an
anxious public by showing how he
can be honest who undertakes 20
corrupt another with a bribe? And
bow can good Granger finger the
corruption fund Of II railroad monop-
oily to use it in prostilutiug a member
of the Legislature simply because
coming from the same section of the
State, be might induce his friend 10
sell himself Verify Piolet, is like
the player queen in Hamlet. He
doth protes; toe much !'-Hdrris-
burg Telegraph.
The latest Journal aud most trust
worthy accounts from Ohio came
the editor Of the Chicago
Tribune, who has just returned from
. trip through the State. He asserts
that there is little doubt of a sweep
ing Republican victory on the 18th
inst.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13
BUSINESS

continues tolerably brisk. hough il
it is not quite so lively as it was last
month. Clatlin, the great jobber Of
dry goods. made n very heavy
clearing-out sale of calic0es at fig.
ures a long way below anything ever
heard of in the market, and other big
operations are reported; but as the
goods were sold at or below the cost
of production, it is evident that they
were sales forced to realize upon too
heavy stocks. Nevertheless, the falls
trade has thus far been better than
either OF the two preceding years,
and those who watch the markets
have faith that i. will continue fairly
good until long into the winter. The
merchants are selling very closely,
but they will get out whole. The
good time is coming.
PIETRo.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13

THEY have been trying to start a
Greenback Club out in Terre Haute,
Ind. The canvasser was making
some Roadway among the needy
class, by diligently telling them that
all they wanted was more money,
when the Gazette put a very heavy
damper on his arguments by announc-
ing that the directors of the Nation
al State bank Of the city were delib-
Grating a proposition to reduce their
circulation 800, 600, since that
amount of money and more was "
ing idle in the vaults, on which they
had to pay taxes. IF there is more
money ip the bank now than the peo-
pie can use, what is the Greenback
Club shouting more money for!"-
This conundrum remains unanswered
in Terra Haute.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13
Tobacco BARNS Burned.

LOUISVILLE, October Give to.
bacco barns in Robertson county
Tennessee, have been burned during
the past week. involving a loss Of
10000 pounds of tobacco. The
Courier Journals special says: The
fires were oecasioned by case:
evolved from the tobacco by peculiar
atmospheric phenomena.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13
a Horrible Murder.

GAINESVILLE, October "a
horrible murder and suicide occurred
here to-day. Charles Brink, 10 a fit
of anger, shot Mrs Deborah Hall. his
mothcr-in-law, and Ellen, his wife,
killing them instantly, and thea kill
ed himself by placing a pistol to his
right temple. No good cause can be
assigned for the deed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13

HENDRIcK B. WRIGHT, Chairman
of the Democratic State Committe,
declares that the character of Cover
nor Hartrant, for honesty, integrity
and patriotism, cannot be success
fully impeached." The public char
acter Of P~ershing has been success
fully impeached, in this: that be op-
posed the government and favored
the rebels during the war; that be
changed in one night his attitude
toward railroads, under a fee of $500
as a retainer as solicitor for a rail-
road corporation; that be opposed
bills 10 the interest Of working men;
that be opposed the repeal of the tax
on real estate; that be opposed the
coming Of colored men to this State,
whether for temporary or permanent
residence.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13

POTTsvILLE Oct. IAN incendiary
attempt was last night made to de.
stroy the West Brookside colliery,
rear Tower City, owned by the Phil.
adelphia and Reading Coal and Iron
Company. The fan house, ell houses,
bla cksmith and carpenter shops were
totally destroyed. The breaker was
on fire but was saved.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13
DARN FOR SALE.

Elias Snobergcr offers his fine farm, situate two
miles Northeast Of Sehellsburg, Bedford county,
Pa, at private sale. The farm contains 1874 acres.
all under fence and well watered. part of il being
in a good state Of cultivation and the remainder
well timbered. There are three apple orchards
and a number OF peach and cherry trees on the
premises. Public road passes by house and barn.
Churches. stores, school house and mill are conye-
nient. This farm is located but three miles from
the Railroad. For further Information call on
ROBERT Il. SMITH.
ectl3 Shanksyille, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13
NeU advertisements.
A FREE EXHIBITION

or the celebrated Remington Sewing Machine
Curing the Pittsburgh Exposition.) 1t was in
vented by the man who improved the Singer. 1t
does away with eogs and heavy running, and is
the most perfect and best ever invented. For the
next thirty days we offer extra Inducements to
persons living where no agency has been estab-
lished. Send for circulars. Agents wanted.
larson BROS,
octl3 No. 20 Sixth ST. Piltshnrrh pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE

Estate Of David Shsi fer, late of Paint township,
decreased.
Letters Of administration on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned, notice is
hereby given 10 those indebted to 1t TO make imfne-
diate payment. and those having claims against
IL, to present them daily authenticated for settle
ment ON Saturday, the 10th day Of Nov, ISIS, at
the hate residence Of said deceased.
HIRAM SHAFFER,
ocg Administrative
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13

ton, these Democrats who have
howled themselves hoarse denounc
ing rag money" these politicians
who know that no constitutional
power exists for a further issue of
paper money, are demanding that the
decision Of the Supreme Court and
the provisions of the Constitution
shall be de6ed, and that a further is
u Of green backs shall be made
Men who will thus sin, not only
against light and knowledge, but
against ell the professions and teach
ings of their lives, who, if they ever
had any political sentiments, are now
squarely repudiating them-are Ut
terly devoid of common honesty, and
are not only unworthy to be entrast-
ed with the control of public affairs,
but are as little entitled to confidence
as the petty sharper and thief who
lives by preying upon the credulity
Of unsuspeeting greeuhorns.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13
DIR. RADCLIFF'S GREAT REMEDY,
SEVEN SEALS OR GOLDEN WONDER.
FOR rms GREAT nnnnnY WE WISH YOU no Aer As OUR Aanxr.

DEAR Sn-The Mve fully explains the PARTICLES We wish to sell This busnes is honorable and
by being enTgeucw will pay you we'll IL Is our desire to appoint an agent in every county in an
te county. ShouLiy 1a accept the agency fr one or more counties you shall have The exclusive
which wei ayr cvehpm your tTtory shaube turned overt yWura account
This wonderful remedy Seven Seals or Golden Wonder sells RAPIDLY in Tho IarII the ubf
X IN of men, md we wntn none 0hcr Now you think you are the mani for the work Forward Vr
order name YOU county, and 90 to wk; you cal sell agrsm q CIV days. without adIt' We
have one man w0 bvs ION an aveage three gross mr week and iorIraw wmsn@rrN
heha small county BTks 20. Pal II eWnes hat he expecst tell Weg usT@ err law AZ
retail thee coming season. not counting wholesale You have 1.-THE rbqe Of selling wholesale 6r-
Tp uung ION emmksonw with druggists or selling by su5agents This busnasS worth the
of good m@-a Ind men Of cpnaL. Should yu make but reasonable agc-ayS 800 per
hr thetS ttree months many make mTe-you wouii nevertheless be establishing bI-
ness that wudm yy you largely thee
SEVEN SEALS or GOLDEN WONDER Rput up H Band 50 cnt bottles ELEGANTLY nnpbaI
in meats appropriate wrappers and paeNein nice boxes once nnm each box
II dr ggTsO ur scale of prices ae-Iarge S. 81 90 bother. perdzn - g small size Ent
per dOen. - So.
we give Teddt terms oor County Agensats such upst hait h can sell to- ru-g ts anlcua
try stresatt the above phea md makeah handsome pUft. WeaIos eau
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OUR MOTTO, NO CURE, NO PAY.
A Scarce of Happiness to Millions of Suffering Humanity.

During The past wear he wonderful success of E Great Remedy hes far exceeded r most san
guee expectations THOUSANDS HAVE BEEN CURED ana Thousands have found uUtH from -
WONDER, sthe MOST W0NDERFLL PAN DESTRO6Lk II EMESFENGE tsMQSFEA
EFFECTED ALMOST INSTANTLY. AS IF BY MAGIC. ThousanisC of certificates have cen
received from ali parts oor broad and unsolicited and masked for speaking in heaueta niuu'or
sal pnke Of this Great Remedy. from personal knowledge OF its m0dm miraculous pgTGsmc curing
1.-The most obstinate ans urtMedG s Of Diseases
Wew want GOOD LINE AGENT in very county in the United States and fanldaS It VIII
fay you better tna nyhmg else you car axe. hold Of Send in your order Secure ywr county E
once before its being taken by some one else ExcuiTe territory given Agents are doing better
with our Remedy han nvhmg else they ever took hold Of Why hE? Because the Remedy does
as we saw and our agents can warrant very bottle. Nocman no pay Ruovhgu that we make all
losses good should they be called on to redeem bottle agmtsr IN no rsk Of loss