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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-07-24
Pssts0ee Raltngs.


The husband cannot control th
correspondence of the wife, and,
the vile requests that letters direct
ed to her, be not placed in her bus
bands box, the Postmaster shout,
comply with her request.
Ordinary postage stamps canuo
be USED in payment of postage upoI
publications received into the mail
at the pound rates. Special adbe
sive stamps are provided for thi,
purpose only.
Currency cannot be sent in sealed
transparent envelopes unless postage
is paid at letter rates.
A registered letter cannot be at.
tached while in the hands OF a Post
master before its delivery, as the de
partment holds it in legal custody
for delivery to the person addressed
or according to his or her order.
To inclose an envelop with a writ
ten address thereon, to be used q,
some future time would subject any
package of which it forms a part to
letter postage.
A publication claiming two places
or localities as its Office c Equalization,
cannot be mailed from either place at
pound rates.
The Postoiice Department has no
authority to detain or open letters
sent in confor mityto the laws gov
erning their transmission in the
mails; such letters must be deliver
ed TO the person named in the ad-
dress, or according to his or her or
der, as soon after arrival ss practi-
cable, but it is the duty of q Post
master to obey a mandate Of q court,
and should be have undelivered let
ters in his Office addressed to q per-
son On trial in court and the court
having served on such Postmaster q
subpoena duces tecum, it would be his
duty to appear in court with the let
tiers the jurisdiction Of the Postofice
Department ceases, and if said let
tiers are opened the responsibility
rests with the court.
Anything whatever pasted, gum
med or attached to q postal card sub
jec.s the same to letter rates of post
age.
The law makes no provision for
the mailing of extras" except that
they must be prepaid at the rate for
printed matter.
To inclose a hand-bill in q news
paper sent to a regular subscriber
would subject the entire package to
postage at the rate of n cent for
each two ounces or fraction thereof.
Tin dishes are unavailable.
Printed matter cannot be returned
to sender unless the Postmaster is
<0rnisbed with stamps or money to
prepay the same.
open their Offices on Sunday unless q
mail arrives on that day.
To paste a printed slip upon a
postal card would render the came
subject to letter rates of postage.
Soap is unavailable.
Any matter partly in print and
partly in writing is subject to letter
rates of postage.
Packages of merchandise not pre-
paid in full, at the rate of one cent
for each or fraction thereof,
should not be forwarded.
When two or more kinds of mail
matter are inclosed 10 the same pack.
age the entire package is subject to
the higher rate.
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bulk mail prepaid at pound rates
should not be delivered unless post
age is paid at double rates. one cent
for each ounce or fraction thereof.
The insertion of q new date or fig
ure 10 a circular makes it subject to
letter rates of postage. = Western
Postal RerieU.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-07-24
Terrific Thunder storm

HARTFORD, COM, July l0-in
the thunder storm yesterday after
noon, the barn of D. j. Smaller was
struck by lightning at Haddam, and
Htzekiah Smaller, Of Sheldon & Co,
publishers, Ct New York, was killed
The barn and its contents we're buru-
ed. Loss 10000. The barn Of
John Squires was struck at Modus +;
also the house Of DR.. Wilson, in
Rockville. and the barn Of Mrs.
Nathaniel Parsons, in Somers, where
two horses were killed and two men
stunned.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-07-24

Furs or w~ooiens may be kept safe
ly from moths during the summer by
brushing thoroughly, 50 as to eradi-
cate all the moth eggs; then wrap
them up in newspaper. 50 that every
part is covered entirely. This is IN
failing, if the clothes or furs be well
brushed beforehand. Some think
gum camphor put with them is de-
sirable, but | have used only the
newspaper, and never had any troub-
lie unless the moths were there when
wrapped in it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-07-24
a backward Lover.

Don't you know | dreamed of you
the other night 7" said an audacious
young lady to her backward lover.
"Indeed ! And may | venture to
ask what il was?"
20, nothing much thought you
asked me TO marry you" Eagerly
"And did you consent ~ why
you see you asked me in such en- in
direct and unfair way that would
not give you an answer" "Ah my
dear Julia, how can 1 thank you for
this opportunity Let me ask you
now, fairly and directly, will you
marry me ~ NO, sir, | won't
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-07-24
x.I1 ON Illicit DisaiIIer-.

WASHINGTON, July l0.-A telegram
to the Internal Revenue Office dated
Allenv;lle, Mo-, 9th inst, from
Agents Gavett and Medley, says
they have just returned from q
ride through Bollinger County with
Collector Carroll and Deputy Marshal
Wheeler. They captured the Illicit
distiIlery of John Bollinger in opera
ton. and arrested Bollinger and his
mariner.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-07-24

Thomas Kinney, q switch tender
in the employ Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company. while in the per.
Torrance of his duty yesterday, a,
J~obnstown, was run over by q freight
train and both legs were crushed.
He was Immediately taken to a dwell
ling in the vicinity aud a surgeon
summoned, who, after examination,
found amputation necessary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-07-24

BERLIN, July l0.-Hoedel was ar
raigned to-day on the charge of at
tempting the life OF the Emperor. HI
pleaded not guilty. maintaining thai
be only attempted to commit suicide
Thirty witnesses, however, testified
that he aimed at the Emperor. lie
was sentenced TO death.
Hoedel was sentenced 10 be be-
headed. His demeanor was insoleni
aud defiant. lie continued to smile,
even after the sentence had been pro.
nounced. Numerous witnesses swore
to his S~ocialistic principles and
threats against the Emperor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-07-24

The man with the sand-papered
head finds that while be is relieved OF
the duties of combing auburn locks
and the like, be has TO spend twice as
much time brushing the flies of.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-07-24
JOHN f. M
pEALERIH
Hardware, Iron, Nails, Glass, Paints
OIL &c. &C..

The following is a partial Est of goods in Stock: CTpenters Tools,
Planes, Saws, Hatehets, Hammers, Chisels, Plane Irons J Dies, &c, Black
smiths Goods, Bellows, Anvns, Vices, Files, Hammers, &c Saddlery
Hardware, Tab Trees. Gig Saddles, Iames, Buckles, Rings, Bits and Tools
Table Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, Scissors, Spoons and Razors, the
largest stock in Somerset County. Painters Goods, a full stock White
Lead, Colored Paints for inside and outside painting, Pantsin oil, all colOrs,
Varnish, Turpentine, Flaxseed Oil, Brushes, Japan Dryer, Walnut Stains
&c Window Glass of all sizes and glass cut to any shape The best Coal
Oil always on hand. Our stock of Coal Oil Lamps is large and comprise,
very elegant styles. Ditaonls Circular, MuIey and Cross Cut Saws. Mill
Saw Files ofthebest quality. PorcelainIined Ketdcs Handles of all kindss
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-07-24
sHOvELs. FORKS. SPADES, RAKEs.

Mattoeks, Grub Hoes, Picks, Scythes, Sneaths, Sledges, Mason Hammers
Cast Steel, Step Ladders, Carriage and Tire Bolts of all sizes. Looking
Glasses Wash Boards, Clothes Wringers, Meal Sleeves, Door Mats, Baskets
Tubs, Wooden Buckets, Irvine, Rope all sizes, Hay Puneys, Butter Prints
Mop Sticks, Traps, SeeIyards, Meat Cutters and Suffers, Traces, Cow
Chains, Halter Chains, Shoe, Dust and Scrub Brushes, Horse Brushes, Cur
ry Combs and Cards, Door Locks, Hinges, Screws, Latches and everything
II the Builders line. Caps, Lead, Shot, Powder and Safety Fuse, &c, &c
The fact is, keep everything thatbelongs TO the Hardware trade. l deal
exclusively in this kind of goods and give my whole attention to it. Per-
sons who re building, II any one in need of anything in my line, will find
it to their advantage to give me a call will always give a reasonable
credit to responsible persons. | thank my old customers for their patronage
and hope this season to make many new ones. Don't forget the place
No, 3D. BLOCK"
April 8 IA. JOHN +. BLYMYER.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-10-16
THE LOGIC OF EvENTs-IssO.

We are quite willing to admit that the
election in Indiana on Tuesday last Is des-
tined TO have direct bearing upon the pres
identisl contest of 1880. We are neither
disposed to overestimate nor underestimate
its significance. Men who are watching the
drift of events will attach to the
democratic victory in Indiana an
importance reaching beyond state politics
II means more than the triumph OF the
democratic party of Indiana. In naming
democratic candidate for president it gives
commanding emphasis to the voice OF lndi-
ana A western state, a central state and
democratic state, its influence IN the coun-
cils of the perty will not be ignored; on the
contrary it will prove more potential than at
any previous period in the history OF the
state. The democratic triumph in Indiana
is decisive in its effects 1t will be studied
with profound earnestness. Its logic is bold
and convincing. 1t can not be dwarfed or
overthrown. 1t comes to the front. 1t de-
mands audience. The country will listen
and respond. Any attempt to conceal the
process of reasoning now going forward is
supreme folly. AS well hope to reach the
destined haven by ignoring the compass. The
conclusion is NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. names the
next president. The democracy of the coun'
| try stands ready to second the nomination.
! The time is suspicious; 1880, in its demands
upon the patriotism of the country, is al
ready dawning. Men devoted to the imper-
ishable principles of the democratic party
are coming together, and even now demand
a leader under whose banner they may rally
in the fight for the right. There is no mis-
taking the logic of events. Thomas A. Hen
bricks is the central figure, and is hailed as
the man for the occasion. Indiananamesh him
for president in 1880; the country with grand
acclaim indorses him; events demand him
patriotism commands him, and the people
will elect him. He has the full stature OF &
statesman. Measured by any standard he
meets the demands of the most exacting
Comprehending every interest, equal t6
every problem and true to every trust, events
grand in their phenomenal significance poin
to Thomas A. Hendricks as the man t.
adorn, by his superior abilities, the office o
president, and to secure for the country thu
blessings of good government. The demo
cratic triumph in Indiana on last Tuesday
with all of its..benefactions and benedictions
was an event that secured for tn
state the grand privilege of namin
the next president of the United States, AM
in presenting Thomas A. Hendricks as tn
standard bearer for the campaign of 1sS
she royalty divides her glory with the demon
rscy of the country. Such is the logic
events with reference to the campaign {
1880 to which all eyes are now turning, an
for which the people are now preparing.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-10-16
THE SENTINEL.

Now that the campaign is over, the vic
tory won and its majestic proportions
mapped out and understood, the Sentinel,
without benfires or pyrotechnics, booming
of cannon or laundering applause, gently,
feelIngly, decidedly and emphatically tells
its thousands of readers, in all parts OF the
state, that il is profoundly satisfied with the
course 1t has pursued since the campaign
commenced. 1t has been with the demo-
cratic party from the start; it has INDUCED
in no crookedness; it has ignored doubts; it
has had faith in the principles Of the party,
and in the lntegrity of the people; it has
worked with the party and for the party; 1t
has not assumed to know more than the
party, nor to dictate its policy; 1t
has not at any time seen glaring
errors or inexcusable derelictions of duty.
! On the contrary, it has had occasion TO APP
plaud the wisdom OF the leaders, their
promptness and indefatigable labors, and 1t
has had the good sense 10 endeavor to hold
up their hands and give such aid as its best
abilities could command TO achieve the tri-
umph over which the party now rejoices.
In doing this there has been no sacrifice of
sclf-respect and no exhibitions of egotism.
The Sentinel init place has kept up a cease
less fire upon the enemy. 1t has exposed
radical scoundrelism on every proper occa-
sion. 1t has pointed out a better way to
ouch republicans as sought to throw
! off their partisan shackles and aid the
democracy in establishing honest govern
ment. 1t has helped 10 stamp out radical
lies, to expose radical duplicity, to gibbet
radical rascals and 10 dethrone the radical
party in Indiana and the country at large.
Ithas lodged no issZe, compromised no prin-
ciple, advocated no heresies nor shown the
white feather when tie battle waxed warm.
It has been the stalwart friend of the bust
ness man and of the leboring man, and the
unoompromising foe OF Shylockism. 1t in
dOrsed the democratic platform first. last and
all the time, and defsrtly challenged the
Shylock radical organs tc attscklt. Too COW
ardly to accept the challange they remained
at respectful distance and bark
ed and earned the contempt
of thousands whom they sought to lead. The
Sentinel has bombarded every radical fort
entrenchment, castle, citadel, rifle pit and
den. II has been in the front when the RAIDS
were routed, horse, foot and Dragon. 1t
has let the light into their dens. 1t hs'
helped to drag forth such monsters Of crime
as Wells and Sherman and their colaborer'
in fraud. 1t has battered down radical
stropgholds, destroyed its refuge of lies, and
done its full share In making the radical
party stink in the nostrils Of honest men
and its infamous record smell to heaven
The Sentinel, as we have reason to know,
has met the expectations of the democracy
OF the state and the friends of good
government OF all parties. Democrats
give 1t their confidence and support, the Ia
boring man looks to it as defense in times
of trouble, and the business man recognize:
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-10-16
THE NEXT SENATOR.

1t can not fail of being a source OF pro-
found satisfaction to Governor Williams to
know that the democracy OF Indiana, with
entire unanlmIty, indorse the wisdom mani
tested by him in appointing the Hon. d. w.
VOORHEES, to the place in the United States
senate made vacant by the death of Oliver
Z. Morton. From the day the appointment
was made the radical press opened
its mud batteries upon the dis
tinguished senator and statesman, and
has ceaselessly pursued him. When in the
senate, confronting the whole Shylock power
and champIoning the cause of the people,
the same venal, subsidized press continued
its attacks, and with a vile mixture of sour
ility and malice sought to lessen his intiu-
ence. In this, however, it failed, signally
failed. From the day that Senator VOORHEES,
took his seat in the senate he has been a rec
ognized leader. In the presence OF
the senate he wrested the scepter
from the Shylocks and shivered it over their
heads He strobe TO the front like born
leader and defantly held his place to the
last moment OF the session. Indiana well
coined him home as she has seldom wei
coined any of her fayorite sons, and on
! Tuesday the democracy said "Well done,
good and faithful servant Governor VIII
'liams did we'll when he conferred upon you
"a fraction of a senatorial term. We will
! give you a tull term" Never was the
honor more calamity won, and Indiana, By
! her Endorsement of Governor Williams ap
pointment proves that the people are quicl
| to recognize merit and prompt to reward it
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-10-16
THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER'S SEN
SATE0NAL DISPATCH.

The Cincinnati enquirer of yesterday pub
lished highly sensational special from
Washington city which purports to give the
Voorhees, election to the United States sem
ate by the legislature. While we are in
clined to the belief that the national banks
would spend pile of money to oeieat this
distinguished champion of the people, we do
not believe that the managers OF the Nation
al Banking ASSOCIATION are sucn arrant tools
as to believe they can corrupt the legislature
or enough democratic members to defeat
Mr.. Voorhees, election. 1t may be we'll.
however, to lay before the readers of the
Sentinel the plan as mapped out by the
Enquirer's Washington special, and here
il is:
wAsHINGToN. u. c., Oct. Is, 1878.
AN USHOLY SCHEME AGAINsT VOORHEES,.
A movement has been begun, and the de-
tails arranged, TO defeat the Hon. ID. w. Voor-
hees' return to the senate. 1t had its origin
with the executive committee OF the National
Banking association, and hasenlisted in its
efforts nearly every newspaper in the city of
New York. The plan Is to buy enough men,
bers of the Indiana Legislature 10 defeat Voor-
OF the national banks to secure In his stead the
banker English, of indianapolis. The banks
having failed, with their lavish expenditures
of money In Ohio and Indiana, TO Secure
the congressional delegations, they propose
hereafter not TO attempt to buy tie people out
right, but to endeavor TO buy legislatures, OF
enough votes in them to defeat any and all
candldstes inimicsl TO their interests. A very
significant Circumstance In connection with
this onslaught on VOORHEES, Is that leading edi-
toriais in one or two of the New York news
papers have already appeared deRouncing
him and suggesting English as his successor
English being q democrat OF hard money con-
victions it is thought that by the use of his
own and the money which will be at his dis
posal from the banks ms can obtain enough
votes to secure his election Prominent par
ties in this city who are cognizant Of
these facts say that ali the details o.
the audaeious scheme were arranged IN
advance of the election in Indiana, and
that not only the national banks, but proEni
nent republicans also, are allied together u
defeat the popular champion OF the people
It's well, therefore, for the democratic mem
bers OF the Indiana legislature 60 be thus fore
warned of the influences which are TO be SCI
against them. English is to be pressed as {
democrat, but behind the canvass which VIII
be made I'm his interest, viii be the money
changers and the administration. His cleo
ton, at the expense of Voorhees, defeat, vii
rob the people Of Indiana OF all the suostan
tial results OF last Tuesdays glorious victory
There are, too, those who say that, while Sen
ator Mcdonald may not be In league Will
those working for Engllsh's election, his FIRE
pent visits TO New York are, TO say the least
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-10-16

THE radicals are compelled to admit that
the late elections have virtually decided the
fate of their party, and the elections yet 20
take place during the coming year will not
disturb the fat already pronounced. The
New York Express, in commenting upon the
situation, regards the battle for the control
of the next house as ended, and says that
1.-THE states that have already chosen con-
'gressmen have 80 republicans and l6 demo
.crats in the present house. The same states
have elected &c republicans, % democrats
and nationals to the next congress, with
'one vacancy in Vermont that will be filled
by Barlow national On the square issue
between republicans and democrats the re-
'publcans have lost Is and the democrats
have gained 7, thus adding Il to the present
democratic majority of the body, and re-
'ducing the republican strength more than
the democrats gain, by the national tri-
.umphs. The republicans would have TO
gain % congressman to secure a clear ma
'jority in the house, and that is so far be-
'yond the pale of possibility that they won't
attempt 1t At the most they can't gain
.as many more in New York. In Pennsyl
'vania they must surpass all present expecta-
.tions to hold their pressnt17 to 10, and IN
the south and west they can make no mate
rial inroads upon the democracy. The nex'
house will certainly be distinctively demo
cratic, over both republicans and nationals
by majority Of 20 or more, and the repub-
licans will be in minority of from % to 80
The success of the democrats in the Indians
Legislature secures the election of Voorhees,
and allowing Pennsylvania, New York, Ne
'vada and Connecticut to elect republican
senators, the democratic control of the sen
ate couldn't be endangered. Henceforti
the republicans will direct their campaign
ito elect state officers and legislatures, an'
congressional candidates will be allowed t.
paddle their own canoes"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-10-16
Thurman Distanced by Hendricks.

philadelphia North American
The October elections have been killing
frost upon the promising crop of presi-
Dental candidates. III Mr.. Tilden were not
already dead, il would be worth while to
notice that every thing went as he could
have wished. Mr. Thurman's thoughts must
be unpleasant enough: To THINK that, ailer
such long and skillful balancing on the
fence, he should have climbed down On the
wrong side at the wrong time! Ii is GER
tainly enough to make him weep. Mr..
Thurman is no more. Mr. Hendricks alone
stands higher than before. He Ras carried
his state by an increased majority, and he
can 90 before national convention with a
legislature, congressional delegation and a
United States senator as the pledges OF has
power in his own state, and he can shake
these so vigorously before the eyes OF the
convention that they will not have chance
10 see how uncertain his financial views have
been. Mr.. Hendricks certainly has the
laurels of Tuesday.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-10-16

il as the advocate of sound financial and
business views. The campaign OF 1880 will
soon begin. The grand roll call will be heard
at no distant day. The Sentinel takes this
occasion to say that 1t will be in the fight for
the right, and then, as in 1879, it's plume will
be seen where the fight is fiercest, and its
shining blade will flash where radical hosts
are the most defiant. We believe that dem
ocrats throughout the state will consult
their best interests and the best interests of
the party by giving the Sentinel wider cir
cuiation, and we promise that it shall be
worthy of their confidence and their patron
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-10-16

THE result is stated as follows: loss OF
three republican congressman IN Ohio; a
loss of United States senator for six years
in Indiana; loss of three republican con-
gressmon In Indiana; the election OF three
democratic congressman in West Virginia; a
loss of two republican congressman in Iowa;
and loss of the votes of two ststes-0hio
aud Indiana-should the election of presi-
dent go to the house of representatives,.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-10-16

The Baltimore Gazette <esards it as proba-
BILE that "there msy be enough of the old
Venezuela business about those ninety-seyen
votes to enable the next house to take Mr..
'0rth by the scruff of the neck and the slack
of the trousers and toss him out the back
idoor ~
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-10-16

AN exchange asks "where are all the thou
sands of millions gone that the people have
paid into the national treasury since the
radicals came into power?" and then init
Inntes that no man can answer the conun-
drum. Well, L. is on record that radical
officials in thirteen years stole 81 800, oOOe 600
of the peoples money. That much is ac-
counted for.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-10-16

BLAINE as a state saver is not success
lie did not save Maine, he did not save Iowa,
and the next thing to be heard from his
grand exploits will be that he could not save
Illinois