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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

THE shocking occurrence at Wash
ington on the ID inst. so occupied
our every thought Immediately an
terror TO the last issue of this Journal,
that we failed TO comment on the
result Of the primary election, the
outcome Of which had been ascer-
tanned but few days previously.
Now that the public mind is re-
lieved by the assurance that danger
for the Presidents life has nearly
passed away, people naturally recur
TO matters of lesser moment, and of
home interest. We have assurances
from all parts of the county that the
ticket, as a whole, is well received,
and will be heartily endorsed at the
coming election. OF course, where
there was so many, and generally
such good candidates in the field,
dlsappointments were bound to iol-
low, and il is but human that the
unlucky ones and their friends, do
not bubble over with enthusiasm in
behalf of their more fortunate fel-
lows; but we have lot heard the
faintest whisper of discomfort, or
the slightest charge of unfairness,
with the methods and manner of the
decision. That our new rules, i'm
perfect as they aie, secured an cm-
inently honest and fair expression
of public sentiment is fully eonced-
ed, and the nominees are therefore
TO be congratulated that they start
out without charges of unfairness, or
doubts of the honesty Of their nomi-
nation being east in their teeth.
Those that were unfortunate
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Ex-senator Consiia=

New YoRK, July 5.-Ex Sels
Conkling being asked his opinion
the situation and the way
newspapers are disposed TO tr71. +
said
'The assault upon President &C.
field IS an astounding assault ur
the Nation. The shot fired iy
madman is 4 shot fired q. all Of
No language can oyerstate tie ar
nifty OF the deed. There Is, hoTa
er, no occasion for public app,sll
sion or excitement. Our aiH
foresaw even such dire possib.lrs
and provided for them. TIE O.
stitution points out Just what s--
be done in Just such 2a emer
The Vice President. on the lea-a
the President, instantly sgoc
and the government goes onas1-
change had occurred. In tbs
the Vice President IS an ug--
brave, able man, abund3ntlr [
fed for the great task which "a
dence may have in store for -
In his hand no harm viii eols
the public interests. lie Is tf
oughly patriotic. To strive !oi-1.
hostility or distrust agains. hil
such an hour Is unspeakably ri.-l
and reasonable. No patriot gili-
ever his position, can do anyil-
now TIL the shadow passes By
bear up the hands of the Wee -i
i,lent. This is the Constitution
the law-abiding people Of the
try viii all unite in doing H.
viii have the prayers Of oil
men and women. Assassi2a--
whether by pistol or nsF5g
viii be stamped ont by the A
can people with righteous and u,
nant accord. There being no Iif
dent of the Senate and no S2alAs
of the House. the Vice Presidel.
the one safeguard and relianc
the country against uncer.aihls q
chaos and lost, indeed, to wS'.-
and virtue must be the Aule'l--
who would increase danger or
turbation at such times.
Sad md deplorable q tae g.
is, it is the glory and safety 2.
free inst utions that no ma..ie,, -,
act can reach beyond the indi'.a--
at whom lie aims. Thegegcrii,..-
belongs to The people, and
on peacefully, even in g l'Ai
this. Grief and horror mus,
wade all hearts. NeanEhi,'
when death strikes the head ~ +
family, the survivors must A-..
proceed So when the head 4"
government falls, composale
duty still remain 70 the Nation
to all It's citizens. MourHinS
do, each man has his part o.
tuoe and iirfunesS, and la5
sense and wisdom which ha'.
this people through greater I-.i
will not be wanting now ~ ~
of bitterness and trcasona0'' w..
umny, this is the time .ortne a
lean people to cultivate Ps1I, I5.;
good will, and strengthen ana -.
en- the links which bind 1aJ-r l.re
gether. Civilization viii Ho' t..ir l..i
stumble because Proyideaee =, M
one poor creature. ~
cause ferocious and atrocioui5
hood has for time attempA"
the public sense.
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enough to be left, can console them
selves with the reflection that like
many good men who have preceded
them, they struggled fairly and man
fully for prizes in the political lot
terry. which fate allotted TO others.
The results Of this primary contest
also teach another lesson in one or
two instances, which it will be well
for some of our aspiring young men
TO lay to heart.
It is fully made nanirest that tlN
Republicans of Somerset County
pre-eminently believe in the doc
trine that nominations do nomi-
nate" and that, to preserve its ex-
istence a party must preserve its or
ganization. Independence in
politics is right and proper, and
perhaps commendable, but the man
or men who become so independent
that they viii kick against, or bolt
nominations when they cannot COLI
troll them, have no place in the Re
publican party. Outside the party
lines they can be as Independent rs
they please, but inside of them they
must play fair; they must stand by
all nominations fairly made, they
must abide by the rules of the or
ganization, which they virtually
subscribe to when they become
members of it. Showing that they
do not respect nominations, or that
they do not regard them as binding,
they have no right to ask for nomi-
nations, and are not entitled to them
if they do. In this respect the les
son taught by the late election has
been an eminently wholesome one,
and that it viii bear good fruits we
do not doubt. Its teachings can be
further enforced by giving the en-
tire ticket nominated a cordial,
hearty, vigorous support.
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A Washington correspondent thus
describes n visit of the wounded
Presidents children on Tuesday
morning:
The greetings between the father
and his children were pleasant but
quiet. The boys were in first, and
the President spoke kindly to each.
James, the eldest son, was flushed
trifle, as though with difficulty
restraining his feeling, whereupon
the President tightened the grasp
upon his hand. and said, kindly,
Keep good cheer, my boy;
shall pull through"
Tears came into the boys eyes,
and he turned away to brush them
of. A iew minutes later he was at
Secretary Windom's, where Miss
Mollie had stayed over night, and
presently she returned to the White
House with him, and was shown
into the sick room. The President
lay with closed eyes. She stood n
moment Mt the foot of the bed, and
then, thinking him asleep. turned to
Withdraw. The nurse signalled to
her that he was not asleep. Then
she stepped softly around and nest
ling her hand in his laid her face
against it. The President knew her
touch. and without opening his
eyes said tenderiy:
"How is my little girl this morn
ing?"
Il am very well, papa; how do
you feel?"
Almost as good rs ever he re-
piled, with a smile. The child kept
her place, saying nothing, until the
President fell into slumber a few
minutes later.
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CULLINGS.

COMMERCIAL travellers were meyer
so numerous in the interior of Penn
sylvania as they are at the prcacnt
time. Every railroad route is fairly
oycrrun with them, and they swarm
in the hotels at all the minor cities
and towns.
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Knocked Down for Abusing Garfield.

CHICAGO, July 6.-At the Grand
Pacific reading room last night an
unknown man applied stream of
insulting and filthy language to
President Garfield, and was reward.
ed by being knocked down by
another stranger who heard the
remarks. The latter's name could
not be ascertaincd, but he is said to
be an cx-Confederate soldier who
had served under Stoncwall jack
con
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also give . sirs. G,,e.lt
respectful csadolacg 81 = ~
I'll vii te @eil. e. i;.f
badio1i',p ipig 4
c0nhling Fill sge.
loIs Thank f ..,r
!5sh, which h4a ias,
suggestions viii ie e.r
q and is kind
pGly viii be conveyet
dent and Mrs. Garli,ld se
est opportunity.
WAYSE MAs,.
WAsHINeToV, 1uly 7-r
tor ConklIng sent The fall,..
gram 70 Vice Pneulrut A,,l
afternoon: ''''
Nele Knl. Hoa. q
Washington Please say ~
deld for me that io-dar. os
are most welcome, and ~
iof the happiness they .i.s E.,
- -. l;@coE Cosgr,
To this dispatch Postn,l.,,.e.c
eral James sent the folIor;..
Eoecisiiee Jiaasioa. Jggl
r. Roscoe coattiag, Fglt Asaa. \
The Vice President placed y,-.. I. !.
egram in my hands for dei;r-s E
Mrs Garfield. / have en-.
with his Request, and Nr. G.-i..
desires me to return her tT,rs +
your kindly sympathy.
IHOMAs /. J..
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d. w. Bass.
J. X. BARNES.
J. j. WOODWARD.
ROBERT REYDuRN.
MOST uopEErL.

1910 A. M.-Colonel A. +. Rock
well. at this hour SAYS:
'Trhe President passed comfort
able night. / was with him from
l o'clock till daylight. He slept well
and was refreshed. | do not see how
he could well be better six days
after such shot as he received. /
think we are justified now in feeling
most hopeful"
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ttt-ti Ia = - 4 - ; Vh-.isl.Ats
1890 ?. M.-The progress of the
Presidents case continues to be
favorable. Pulse los. Temperature
10l.4. Respiration 2l
ID. w. Bliss.
J. X. BARNET.
J. J. WOODWARD.
RuHERr EEYBrRs.
SUNDAYS EuLLEriNs
WAsnfNGToM, July l0.-Thc fol.
lowing bulletins were issued from
the Executive Mansion to-day:
Sa. m.-The President has pass
ed the most comfortable night he
has passed since he was wounded,
sleeping TRANQUILITY and with few
breaks. The general progress of his
symptoms continues to be favorable.
Pulse 106, temperature 100, rcspira-
ton %.
The next bulletin will be issued
ut .. m.
10 n. m.-1'herc has been no no
tieeable change in the President
since the issuance of the s o'clock
bulletin. Mrs, Edison who just left
the sick room says the President is
resting quietly and comfortably and
that the case is progressing as favor
ably as could be expected.
! p. m.-The Presidents symp-
toms continues to be favorable.
Pulse 102, temperature 100 ., respir
alton %.
6 p. m.- Postmaster General
james says that the President is
progressing finely, and the surgeons
are perfectly satisfied with the pro-
gress thus far made.
I p. m.-The Presidents symp-
toms continue to make favorable
progress. Pulse, los; temperature,
101 8; respiration, a.
d. w. Bliss, etc.
No further bulletins will bcissued
until tomorrow morning.
1l:15p.m-The President is sleep
ing quietly. All his symptoms are
favorable and the doctors are pre-
pairing for a nights rest for them
selves. DR.. Bliss says "We are en-
tirely satisfied with the manner in
which matters are going"
1:30 n. m.-The Presidents favor
able condition continues.
TO CONSULTING PHYSICIANS.
The following dispatch was sent
by the surgeons in charge to the
two consulting surgeons, Dr. Frank
II. Hamilton and DR.. d. III. Agnew !:
Such light changes as have taken
place in the Presidents condition
since our telegram of yesterday are
of n favorable character. About Z
p. IN. his bowels were freely moved.
Shortly afterwards lac received hy-
podermic injection of one quarter of
a grain of morphia. He slept more
natuarally during the night than he
has since he was hurt, and this
morning is comfortable, takes his
nourishment well, and appears on
the whole better than hitherto.
During the last twenty-five hours he
has taken altogether fourteen ounces
of milk and one ounce of rum. This
morning at 1890 he again received
ten grains bisulphate OF quinia.
Both yesterday and day before the
wound was DIR sed antiseptically
twice during tl.c a hours. This
morning it is dis aarging rather less
pus than yesterday. but it appears
healthy. Yesterday at 7:15 p. IN.
his pulse was los. temperature 10l-
8. Respiration24. To-day as S 4. IN.
his pulse was 106, temperature 800,
respiration %. At 1 p. m. his pulse
was 102, temperature 100 ., respir-
alton %
n w Pr rSc at.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

BY TIE admirable manner in
which he has borne himself since
the President was stricken down,
General Arthur has won universal
respect. and has done very much to
disarm the attempts of those who,
with more zeal than discretion, have
been endeavoring to prejudice the
public against him. The truth is
that Mr.. Arthur is u gentleman and
a man of honor, and he has con-
Quoted himself as such in pecu-
liarly painful and terribly trying
situation. 1t seemed as though
whatever he did under the circum-
stances might he open to miscon-
struction, but he has found safety in
following the impulses of a refined
and chivalric nature.-Philddelphia
North .lmericaa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

THIs is what Guiteau wrote to the
President a few weeks ago; II re-
gret the trouble you are having with
Senator Conkling. You are right,
and should maintain your position.
You have my support, and that of
all patriotic citizens" Guiteau was
a thorough half-breed. The Stall
warts don't own such cattle as that.
-;I;1
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ONE Of the wise party organs, in
afluding to Guiteau's statement that
he was "a Stalwart," says: =" We
shall never more hear a man boast
of Being a Stalwart' Again, he
likewise boasted of being " a lawyer" "
Are we also to hear no more of law
yers? He made special boast of
being theologian, and wrote a book
about the second coming of Christ.
Are we to hear nothing more of
+" theology" or of Christianity ?-In-
Ter Ocean.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

IT is creditable to the newspapers
of the West that comparatively few
of them sought to turn the attempt
ed assassination Of the President to
political account. Not so much can
be said for the New York papers.
The majority of them wove into their
comments spirit that any decent
American ought to be ashamed OF.
ibid.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

INSTEAD of impugning republican
institutions and shaking thepolitical
foundations of the nation, as some
panic-stricken people predicted in
the first hot flush of their horror
and indignation, the attempted as
sassination of the President has had
a diametrical opposite effect. 1t has
attested the loyallfty of the AHcri-
can people to their government, and
has shown that the system under
which we live is established upon a
basis too solid to be shaken.-ibid.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

One applicant for the P',l'Ip .so pr
United States Consul had ,,.,isas. ~
sonal endorsement Of T., Lem ..,isg.
Holmes, Aldrieh and " hi''i'
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DURING the past few days it has
been asserted with monotonous fire.
quency by those infallible and om-
niscent persons who evolve their
facts from the depths of their inner
consciousness, that in the event of
General Arthur succeeding to the
Presidency Roscoe Conkling would
be the leading member of his cabi-
net. This is a perfectly gratuitous
and unwarranted assumption, and
as such is in keeping with the many
other assumptions which have with
out any substantial reason been
drawn TO General Arthur's disad-
vantage. In the first place, the Vice
President is not the man so TO af-
front good taste and ignore public
sentiment, nor do we believe that
Mr.. Conkling, even if he were given
an opportunity, would consent to
profit by Mr.. Garfield's death.-bid.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

SENATOR DAVID DAVIS is the larg-
est land owner in the State of Iii
nois, the lakes on his estates. valued
at s5,ooo,ooo, being $4,000 annu-
ally.
SECRETARY KiRKwooD, has ap-
pointed an Indian to a clerkship in
the indian Office. His name is Fran
els La Flesche, and he is brother
of Bright Eyes"
The National Guard of this State
will be reduced from five brigades
to three from 145 companies aver
aging 60 men each, TO ll5 compan-
les, or in other words from 5000
men TO $50 This course has been
made necessary owing to the insult
iiciency of the appropriation OF
S22000o to III in.ain the State force
at its present excellent standard,
and it would require at least $685.
600 more to cover the cost of the
summer cncampments, for the pres
ent number of men.
The Pennsylvania railroad is
building n patent car at Altoona
shops for the transportation of fast
horses and sulkies. One end of the
car contains compartments for four
horses, and the rest of tha car is to
be used for sulkies, harness, etc.
The new sporting stock car is in
tended to be attached to passenger
trains, SO that grooms and stock can
travel from point to point with
more rapidity than by, ordinary
freight trains. Should this car
prove satisfactory, others of the
same kind will be built.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

JOHN p. IHoADS, of Somerset Twp.
ISRAEL LIMERICK. of Southampton Twp.
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The intelligence at Washington
yesterday continued to be of a favor
able character. Although the Presi-
dent is not yet out of danger, and
will not be for several days yet, the
case has assumed a decidedly hope
full aspect, and there seems to be
good ground for the hope that the
President will continue to mend
and will ultimately recover. The
encouraging aspect which the case
assumed on Tuesday morning has
steadily continued and filled the
entire country with joy.
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ADAM S. SHAFFER, of Jenner Twp.
JOSEPH I0RNER, OF Somerset Twp.
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10 SECONDARY IfEgoRnHAGE.

1905 ?. M.--The symptoms of the
President ut this hour are rs favor
able rs at the date ofthe last official
bulletin. Tie report that second
arg hctnorrhage has set in is entirely
without foundation.
coETiNuEs FAyoRGBLE.
1890 ?. M.-The progress Of the
Presidents case continues to be
favorable. Pulse los. Temperature
10l.4. Respiration y.
ID. w. Bliss.
J. X. BARNET
j. J. WOODWARD.
Rol.ERr IsEYBuRs.
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roR roon norsr pIREcroR:
FOR AupIroHs:

DANIEL KIMMEL, of Somerset Twp.
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D. W. BLISS.
J. X. BARNES,
]. ]. WOODWARD,
n

Loo p. m.-The condition of the
President continues as favorable as
this morning. Pulse 100; temper
ature, 100 s; respiration %. Unless
some unfavorable change should
occur no further bulletin will be is.
sued until $50 p. m.
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roR COMMISSIONERS:

FUE EhEAsI NH
JOHN II. WEIMER, of Somerset.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-18
PERSONAL AND NEwSY.

Edwin Booths mother lives at Long
Branch with her son Joseph. Not.
withstandiDg her fOurscore years she
is extremely bright.
DR.. Joseph H. Warren, of Boston,
has given Bowdoin College a painting
Of Hagar and Ishmael in the wilder
ness, said to be tile work of Titan.
The Bishop Of Manchester has
written a letter to contradict a state
ment that he had expressed approval
of cards or other games with small
stakes attached" being introduced
into wOrkingmen's clubs.
The Pope is said to have author.
lied the members Of the dispersed
religious orders of France to assume
the dress of secular priests, or ever
laymen, and has empowered thu
French Bishop to give them appoint
mepts as parish priests.
The latest invention reported by
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SENATOR MORGAN.
An Interview With The Gentle
man at Nashville.

Nashville World, III
Senator Morgan arrived in the city
yesterday evening, and a World
reporter had a brief chat with him in
the rotunda of the Maxwell House
after supper last night, but failed to
draw from him any important facts
concerning the Barrett investigation.
The Senator is a bland and smiling
gentleman, and displayed no hesitancy
in coniding to the reporter the object
Of his visit to this city. His prime
object in coming is to attend the
United States Court, which meets to.
day.
When asked what, in his opinion,
could be the result Of the fraud and
corruption investigation now in pro-
gress, the Senator smiledand remarked
he did not know, there were SO many
connecting rumors, but the chances
are it will not amount to anything.
He believed the charges against
Senator Barrett we're trumped up by
men who desired to rise in position by
pulling one already in down by unfair
means, although the prosecutors might
be able to make good their boast they
could prove several Legislators were
bribed.
When asked for his opinion as to
Senator Barrett's guilt or innocence,
Mr.. Morgan replied that so far as he
knew, Senator Barrett was an upright
man. He had heard it charged, how
ever, that the latter sometimes par
took too freely of the flowing bowl,
though he never came to the Senate
chamber in that condition. and was
satisfied il he did anything wrong ii
was while under the influence Of
liquor.
Senator Morgan expressed the opin.
ion that unless the 100 3 settlement
was made final, the existence Of the
old Democratic regime in Tennessee
was at an end, aud a new class of men.
of a character unknown and ability
untried, would step in and assume
control of the government.
The Senator expressed much indig.
nation at the manner in which his
name has been used by certain short
attorneys, and raid he told a frienC
before leaving home that he was moi
afraid of the most rigid investigation
that could be instituted in regard t
his action in the premises.
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Japanese journul. is that Of 0tsuka
Minakichi, who, after extensive ex-
pertinent, is said to have succeeded in
making rifles of silk. They arc
described "as rigid as iron guns,
while they are easy of carriage and
have a very long range"
The reports Of the sCmi-annual CON
ference Of the Mormon church al
Salt Lake do not indicate any state
ment Of zeal on the part Of the men
with many wives. Fifteen thousand
delegates we're gathered from Utah,
Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming, and
Nevada, and their religious enthusi.
asm was remarkable.
Cleveland has made money out Of
the burial Of Garfield. The visitors
at the time Of the funeral spent money
freely in the hotels, restaurants and
stores; the theaters were crowded
even on the very night of the cere-
monies, and special trains are still run
every day to carry those who wish to
see the tomb.