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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

TIE Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road, it is announced, has determin-
ed to push to speedy completion the
Hempfeld road from Connellsville
to Washington, then double track
the Pittsburgh and Connellsville
road and use it as their main line
from Baltimore to the west. BY
doing this the distance will be
materially shortened, and the heavy
grades on the mountain division
between Cumberland and Wheeling
avoided.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

b. f. MEYERS, ESQ, editor Of tae
Harrisburg Patriot, q Somerset boy,
is favorably spoken Of as a Demo
cratic candidate for Governor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11
PyECUToRS' NOTICE.

IA .ssi,slAssI ~
Yselte OF Andrew Miller, late ei 49,. a..
Somerset Co., Tas' us1',' y, ,,.s.s :.
Letters documentary On iss ss.iisse'l s.sl . y
ing been granted to the ah.S,s Zen % I -
authority, notice Is hereby s,.ii ~ iirsasl..', z
ini,ented to said estate to naA' ,'g,iasi y !. 2
mert. ana thcse having clAis, ~ ss.;lss.... J,
sent them duly auiheniiea Gu Isl. 8, -
Saturday, the esth tay o. al"''
res!aeDee Of decd. ,,,rrT, ClSIbss.
.~.ffaa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

THOMAS SIMS whose return to his
owner by the United States forces
at Boston, some thirty years ago.
created such excitement throughout
the country, has been appointed to
a position by Attorney General
MacVcagh.
Sims and Fred Douglass, both
escaped slaves, now hold positions
and are popular at the National
Capital.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11
H.r.T.gsoRE = OHIO l.

PITTSBURGH DlVlSipN
on and after July 10 1ss0 'ralHs .ll.--.-l.- =
| win depart from an. arrive tt dcQ''' ''-
/ and Water Streets. as luAIvs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

The Express train leaves Prs fi,,,it q 5 Il.
NJ. arriving at CGnnaiisFi.le ~ y ,o-.,. 4
wood ll-.e 4. M. In return ne - - ).
Cumberland a. 255 A. A.-. a5'.i' -. e
wood s.S3 A. Il, Couneilsriiie '''' 80
burgh T.4i A. 81.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11
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TIME TABLES

MAIL EAsr....1i1F.S fi1if Lssl.'-,s;s 81
MAIL WEST. O. f5r. 81 NsiL ls'.'
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

The mos, direct and pIessaEi ro1'- y
sad south via Washington ~ a salf
Through Nail leaving at lJ'sl =, h, -.s;r I
rives NJ Washington az 30 A v 3 81
NJ; Pblispelphia 5.iV A. y. W.
NJ: klchmont l1.a5 A u ,N diE
Through Express, leaving - ;. ...ill,. ,
rives AZ v ashington at o.o3 a. u = \ t+f
A. n. Phi;8de!plia. i,ia ?. N. ~ -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11
Throrgh alaIl - -.

through Mall trains daiiF. .,.-,--
Exnsess trairs daily exreFt SUR. .,..i,s -
Ae..ern,nedatisn A.. ,'1r1 trans eni E'!'''
daily except Sunday. r.
Ticket eiaces, corner F!ih A,e.i ssi Esi.fs'
-;reels. AMI deceit s3,asE Ss'--
sssafsn, Pa ,,.. p,,ssHgsf -,
q. X. LORD. Gen Z s l5,s.,i l'5rs.ssi No
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

scuLL Elisor and Plogrioior
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

WEDNESDAY AY.............. Msy il, lss;
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-08-23
A Beautiful Reflection.

Bulwer eloquently says: 81 cannot
believe that earth is man abiding place.
1t cannot be that our lite is cast up by
the ocean Of eternity to float upon her
waves and then sink into nothingness /;
else, why is it that the glorious aspira.
tions which leap like angels from the
temple OF our hearts, are forever wan
dering about unsatisfied ? Why is IT
that the rainbows come over us with q
beauty that is not of this earth, and then
passes off and leaves US to muse upon
their favored loveliness! Why is IL that
the stars which hold their festivals
around the midnight throne are set
above the grasp of our limited faculties,
forever mocking Us with their unap-
proaohing glory? Aud, finally, why is
it that bright forms of human beauty
are presented to our view, and then ta-
ken away from US, leaving the thousand
streams of our affections to flow in AL
pine torrents upon our hearts? We are
born for higher destiny than that oi
earth there is realm where the rain.
bow never fades,' and where the stars
will spread before US like islands that
slumber in the ocean; where the beings
that pass before US like shadows will
stay in our presence forever"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-08-23
A Dificult Problem Solved.

Ambition, competition and over-exer.
tion use UP the vital powers Of men
and women, 30 that desire for s,imu.
lants seems to be natural human pas.
sion, and drunkenness prevails on account
of this necessity. for bodily and mental
invigoration. Parker's Ginger Tonic
fairly solves the difficult problem, and
has brought health and happiness into
many desolate homes. 1t does not teal
down an already debilitated system, bu'
builds it up without intoxicating.-En
qusrer. See other column.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-08-23
s~The Philadelphia Record cautions

wThe Philadelphia Record cautions
the makers Of Internal machines that
"to compass the destruction of vessels
upon the high seas without lawful an
thority is piracy by the law of nations,
and is made punishable with death by
the laws of the United States. Section
8, ,S23 provides that "every person who
knowingly aids, a5ets, causes, procures,
commands or counsels another to COM
NIT any murder, robbery or other piracy
upon the seas is an accessory before the
fact to such piracies, and every such
person being thereof convicted shall
suffer death" Whoever, therefore,
places dynamite on board of vessel at
any American port with intent to de-
stroy such vessel, whether sailing under
our flag or the fig of foreign power,
does so at the risk OF his neck.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-08-23
Wicked for Clcrgymen.

Rev. ---, Washington, D. G., writes:
81 believe it to. be sll wrong and even.
wicked for clergymen or other public
men TO be led into giving testimonials to
quack doctors or vile stuff called medi-
cines, but when really meritorious ar.
ticle made of valuable remedies known
to all, that all physicians use and trust in
daily, we should freely commend it. I
therefore cheerfullY and heartily COM
mend Hop Bitters for the good they
Ehave done me and my friends, firmly be-
lieving they have no equal for family
use. / will not be without them. ."-Nes0
York Baptist Weekly.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-08-23
|. r. .FARQUHAR. M. d

! Physician and Surgeon,
Once and residence in the Walton property,
w WO0D DSFl Ell D, o n 10.
Having located At the above place, offers his
Professional services, whore he hopes BY
close attention TO business to merit public
conndenos and patronage.
.chronio Diseases vill receive specisl
attention. may4,.5Y
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-08-23

Many bonnets and hats have facings
OF colored satin, over which is q piece
of white or black Spanish lace.
Silk fans have each division cut in the
shape OF a feather, and embroidered St
he top to represent flower.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-08-23

Always avoid harsh pufgative pills.
They first make you sick and then leave
you constipated.' Carter's Little Liver
Pills regulate the bowels and make yo7
we'll. Dose, one pill.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-08-23
. E1S-sE ssssSs assss:

a Legal advertis0ments chatged St tne f8cs
Of one dollar per square for first insertion, aud
Atty oents for each sShzsqusnt insertion.
ADMINISTRATORS or Executorb, Attachment
and Read Notices, ~ 0ze
Lscal Notices, per lines Arst insertion, 70
cents, and Ave cents per ilne Tor each additional
week. -
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-08-23
DR.. A. M. COVERT,
Physician and Surgeon,
: A Antioch. Monroe Co.. Ohio.
mayli ,'ssr.
= DR..s. l.. STEWARD,
Physician and Surgeon,
MJI.TONSRIIRG OHIO

All calls promptly attended during the day
OF night. Once one door south Of Stout's
Hotel. aprl3, 'S0Yl.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-08-23

The pink and red barred zephyr ging-
hams are made up with many plaitings
edged with black thread lace.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-08-23

4-u Dr. j. w AY, ~
ESA Physsoian and Surgeon 90
elm COVE, Washington TIP, Monroe
County, Ohio.
All calls promptly attended to, during tbs
day or night. feb23.'6s.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-08-23
Notary PUBLIC.

T,HN undersigned, having been appointed
/ Notary Public, would inform his
friends, and the public generally, that he 10
prepared to 6ll Pensioners' Blanks. admin
istsr 0sshs, take Dispositions. acknowledge
Deeds. Mortgagss- and other instruments o.
writing. JOHN JRFfRRS.
sprls, ,'7sy seallsvills. Monroe Co, Ohio
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-16
FEMININE FACTS,

QUEEN VICTORIA gave a chilling recep-
ton to the Baroness Burdett- Coutts at her last
drawing room reception.
IT is said the Queen is anxious to grant
a apeerage to Lord Beaconsfeld's young nephew,
but that Gladstone is opposed to it.
LORD SHREWSBURY, who eloped with
Mrs. Miller Mundy three weeks ago, will marry
her as soon as she is divorced from her husband.
AMONG the recent utterances Of IOwn
Tdk of London is one to the effect that Baroness
Burdett Coutts is making clothes too small for her
ladyship and too large for a doll.
Mrs. SHELDON, of Cleveland, Ohio, is
visiting at the White House. She is the wife of the
lately-appointed Governor of New Mexico and an
old and intimate friend of Mrs. Garfield
"MAIDEN's CHEEK is the name of
new and fashionable color. In ordering samples
of dress goods in this color by mail, mention
should be made of the balm you use, and whether
you owe allegiance to the Fifteenth Amendment.
NINE. PATTI has arrived in London.
After fulfilling her engagement there sheWill go
to AiX-les-B BainS, and then, after a two months
sojourn in Wales she will leave for America, for a
concert tour under the management, it is said, OF
D'Oyly Carte and Michael Gum.
IT IS said that during the first perform
ance of Billee Taylor" in New York Theodore
Tilton left the theatre in a rage when they began
singing All on Account of Eliza" As he passed
the box-ofiee he remarked that it was about time
for these low personal references to cease.
Miss KATE FIELD, president of the
Ladies' Cooperative Dress Association, procured
an attachment in the Supreme Court in New York,
Saturday, against certain property belonging to
Anthony PalbroOk. She ayers that he, being en-
gagged to organize the Ladies Cooperative Dress
Association, asked her to join him, promising her
one-half of the sum he received for her services.
only received Sc 1861. One-half of the latter
amount she claims, less S65OS6, which he has paid
her.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-16
The Courts and the Railroads.

The confirmation of Mr.. Matthews to q
justiceship of the Supreme Court and his
prominence in the Senate debates while
the Thurman bill was under considera-
ton have given rise to some inquiries as
to his general position on the subject of
railroad control. The Thurman bill did
not turn on any such question as the
power of Congress or the States to regu-
late tolls on railroads, but simply on the
construction of the contract between the
Government and the overland railroads.
Congress, in legislating for the Pacific
railroads, reserved the right to alter,
amend, or repeal the legislation, having
due regard to the rights of the companies"
Here was a reservation within reserva-
ton. Congress and the railroad company
were both legislating. Congress said for
the people, 1--WE reserve the right to
alter, amend, or repeal this act" But
Congress said in the same sentence for
the railroads, " having due regard for the
rights Of the said railroad companies"
This would be meaningless qualification
DuG lOf Tie rule Oh CONSTRUCTOR llldJ law
must be construed to mean something if
they contain such possibility. When
the Thurman bill was brought forward
some able lawyers contended that it i'm
paired the obligation of a contract, which
was forbidden by public morality, if not
by the Constitution The eadvocates of the
bill claimed that the right to alter, amend,
or repeal was part of the contract itself,
and that the alteration demanding some
provision for meeting the Government
loan was not in any respect violative Of
the original contract. OF the former
school were Senators Conkling, Mat
thews. Sargent of California, and others.
The question of legislative control over
railroads was not so much as touched by
the bill or the debate. The Supreme
Court has sustained the Thurman BILL
Mr.. Matthews has given no sign of which
we are aware as to his views concerning
the power of Congress to regulate inter
state railroad commerce, or of the State
Legislatures to regulate railroad tolls
within the States which have in their
constitutions reserved the power to alter
or repeal charters.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-16
District Commissioners

1t is currently reported that change
is soon to be made in the personnel of one
and perhaps two of our District Commits
Sioners What foundation III fact exists
for the report we are not fully advised
Assuming, however, that such action is
contemplated, we desire to express the
hope that in selecting new men for Com
missioners the President will be governed
solely by the important tinterestsinvolved.
and not simply as a reward of merit for
played-out politicians.
The District of Columbia, as the Capital
of the United States, has become too i'm
portant a metropolis; has reached too
high position in the grade of national
capitals of the world, to devolve the hon
orable and national duties of governing
the people and their affairs upon merely
pIacc-seekers and political time-servers
If any change is to be made, give us live,
young, energetic men, who are interested
and identified with our prosperity, and
have comprehensive views of the present
needs and future grandeur of the Capital
Of our vast Republic. Let us have men
selected fOr their peculiar fitness for the
important trusts to be confded to them !;
persons old enough to comprehend and
properly appreciate the national, as well
as the local interests involved, and young
and wise enough to blend them in one
harmonious system, securing the approval
of the Nations legislators and the COM
mendation of our citizens. Let us have
Commissioners of energy and progress who
will keep step with the rapid advance
ment of the age-no old crabs who are
rooted in their ideas to the "good old
ways" ofante-bellum days. Ifany change
is to be made, we sincerely trust the
President will be guided by wisdom and
governed solely by The important in
tercsts involved in making his selections.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-16
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVE
AND USIHPRONED PROPERTY IN GEOliOl
frllNN-N ID

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
AND USIIPRONED PROPERTY IN GEORGE
TOWN, d. c.
BY virtue of a deed trust to US dated on the 9Th
day of December, \. ID. ISI6. and recorded in LIh'c
No. Si Folio 469. OCthc ud records for the District O..
Columbia and of another deed Of trust 20 dated u
the ltth Ey OF November ISIS and recorded ID Ll.i
No 9O Folio 90, of said land records, WILL at the
request of the party secured sell at public auction
the auction rooms of EuncaTSOu Bros. corner 81 ID
and Ninth streets mort Invest III the city OF Washington
ID. G.. on MONDAY the 23d day of May, y D. ISL. Al
i3C O'Clock p. tie following described real estate m
in BealS addition TO said Georgetown and beng part
of Peters Grove. and described Us follows:
Beginning for the first piece on the west side of W ash
in9tGn street. l feet north OF the northwest corner W
Washington and StOilGert streets, and running north
with the west line of Washington street to south lIe
of Road street thence west with Road street S o+-
to the lot OF Brooke Williams, thence south Is ca>t
TO point 10 feet GOFtH trUnl StO0dCfI street ana
thence east 10 the point Of beginning.
Beginning for the second piece al point on iA'
north line OF StOSieTt street, distant 10 feet .G
west rom the northwest corner of WaSh.nSto2 am.
StCddert streets, and running thence west. >tlc.'
street s. feet thence north. lS5 feet; thence e>i -
feet and thence SOUTH 20 feet TO the begIHuIl ''
same being improved by two brick villas
Beginning for the third piece at point on tr lpl'I
side of StOddeTt street, distant S4 feet lUtS N'
from the northwest corner of Washington and ~..H
deTt Streets and running thence west with ~tt.'l-
street 50 feet 10 west line OF Peters Grove ilr'
north $50 west to nterSeCt a line drawn parallel .'
SjO dert street at the distance OF l35 feet nuT-. "
said street, thence east with said line QHut 'ir
pOsitc TO the point Of beginning. AID theaCe >OIn 90
the beginning, the same being improved by tW" '-.N
villas.
Terms Ofsale: One third cash. balance IN one tH'
and three years, with interest from day OF sale. ST.
by deed of trust. all cash. option Of purchase
deposit of 500 required at time of sale: COM - '7
WILLIAM f. CHANDLER, l-rr-s-s,s.
WM. MCGEORGE, JR-.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-16

others. and will relieve against them whenever
their enforcement is seas0nably resisted Direc
tors Of corporations and all persons who stand in
duciary relation to other parties, and clothed
with power TO act for them, are subject TO this
rule they not permitted TO occupy posi-
ton which will conflict with the interest of par
ties they represent and are bound to protect
They cannot. as agents or trustees, enter into or
authorize contracts on behalf of those for whom
they appointed 10 act, and then personally par
ticipate in the benefits. Hence all arrangements by
directors of railroad company to secure an un-
due advantage to themselves at its expense by the
formation of a new company as an auxiliary TO the
original one. with understanding that they, or
some of Them shall take stock in it, and then that
valuable contracts shall be given to it, in the profits
of which they, as stockholders in the new COM
pany, are to share, are so many unlawful devices
to enrich themselves to the deriment of the stock
holders and creditors of the original company, and
will be condemned whenever properly brought
before the courts for consideration.-(GreatL Lux
embourg Co. VS.. Magnay, % Beavan, 5S6; Ben
son VS.. Heathorn; Young & Coll, 326; Flint and
Pere Marquette Railroad Company VS.. Dewey, IA
Michigan, Az; European and North American
Railroad Company VS.. Poor, SO Maine, 277, and
Drury VS.. Cross, Wall, 299)
The scheme disclosed here has no feature which
relieves it ofits fraudulent character and the
tract of July 16, 1863 which was an essential part
of it, must go down with it. 1t was fraudulent
proceeding on the part of the directors and con-
tractors who devised and carried it into execution,
not only against the company but also against the
Government, which had largely contributed to its
aid by the loan of bonds and by the grant of lands
By the very terms of the charter of the company
five per cent. of its net earnings to be paid to
the Government Those earnings were necessarily
reduced by every transaction which took from the
company its legitimate profits 1t is true that some
of the directors, who approved of or did not dis
sent from the contract, early stated that they held
their stock in the coal company for the benefit of
the railroad company and transferred it, or were
ready to transfer it, to the latter; but the majority
expressed such q purpose only when the character
and terms of the contract became known and they
were desirous to screen themselves from censure
for their conduct
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-16
MADISON ana His Contest.

The Henry County (Ala.) Register OF May 16 has
this: private letter from gentleman in Washing
ton says: s. MADISON is here putting on much conse-
quence on his announced certainty of getting Oates
seat. The least he counts is a election and
Federal marshals and supervisors enough to count
him i'm
Mr.. MADISON was elected Congressman from the
Third District of Alabama, and very properly is
making contest for his seat. He has made good
impression upon all by his manly and dignified
course. He counted out in the most shameful
way by the Bourbons, and there is no doubt but
that he will be seated without having another
election to decide the matter, for the ballot-box
suffers and bull -dozers of Alabama would count
him out again. A fair vote and honest count in
that State for Republican is out of the question.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-16
j. Il. COldW1n,
REAL ESTATE AUCTIONEER-

EHANCERY SALE OF TWO DESLRA BILE
TWOSTORY MANSARD AND BASEMENL
BRICK DWELLINGS. WITH ALL IttE
MODERN IMPROVEMENTS. NOS. Gl9 AN l'
SlI NINETEENTH STREET NOtIlIW 81
Bv virtue of decree of the supreme Court OF the
District of Columbia sitting in equity, stockton k
ceiyer &c VS. New Jersey Mutual Life Insurance Com
DGny Ct al cause No. go. doe Is passed the S
day Of April. ISL the undersigned. az EecelN eT WI
sell t public auction in front Ofthe premises Mon
pay hlay 10 ISL $50 Oc!Oc p. M, the following
described real estate situate in the Ciyy OF Na~-
ton. District Of Columbia 10 Wit: Lots @ aIu o.
in John &. FayS subdivision Of part Of lot ~ is
If3. together with the improvements &c.
ca This property offers 4 fine opportunity .'l "
prOttable Investment being situated in one '. ...
most desirable localities iE the West End CONVENE
TO the Treasury, state War. and Navy Drvsr..'s.
and the Executive Mansion, and surrounds .- "'.
residences of army and navy officers -
Terms: Ine amount Of taxes due and fril.-..
unpaid a.1 te expenses Of sale in cash. ai.t l-r
ance in six and twelve months. wi;h iuterta- g..
Cent. per a:nUin, secured by dtetl Gi tgu~- . .
property sold; Or ali cash. - HE option u- -.
chaser. y deposit OF VI rcqUiTsi c.. each -..'
time Of sale and all convey rgsrg No ~ pure .~t.
Terms 20 be complied with IN zen days O'-"5 w.
property VIII be rcSojt AZ the risk and Cost u. - .
ing purchaser or purchasers. after i've '..,
vertisgmCnI, ROBERT T. SI'i Is I.'-,..
Receive. ,s.-..
J. T. COLDNE ELL Aurtoneer- uiys-I .l9'>--"-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-16

AFTER General Garfields nomination il (the New
York Herald was similarly prOfuSe in assertion
that he never could be elected if he did not come
out in the Herald under his own signature with an
explicit denial of the charges that were brought
against him by the Democrats that he was bribe-
taker, perjurer, and thief General Garfield, how
ever made no response. He was nevertheless
elected-WhitclGlg Reds Tribune (Rcp), ISL
James A. Garfield, of Ohio, had ten shares; he
never paid dollar; received S329 which, after the
investigation began, he was anxious 10 have con-
sidered as loan from Oakes AmcS to himself
These men betrayed the trust of the people, de-
eeived their constituents and by their evasions
and falSehOods confessed the transactions to be
disgraceful.-Wh Wh1eld1C Reds Tribune (Deia) Feb
FHdry 10, 1878.
And Reid, who pretends to be the
Presidents friend, has never retracted
his infamous charge Of 1873. But Gen
eral Garfield was nevertheless elected.
Why does not Reid admit that he libeled
James 4. Garfield, Of Ohio" If he will
do SO his paper can with better grace,
though not with more disgusting obse-
quiousness, do duty as the court journal.
This ought to be attended to.