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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

4 LOOK AHEAD.-Coming events casting
their shadows before and growing to be the
most interesting of all questions.
The interest in the summer and fail elee-
tions is commencing to crop out and within
a month the chances of the different as
pirants for the suffrage of the sovereign
people will be discussed pro and con with
constantly increasing animation. The all
potent argument as to the party probabili-
ties will be the figures OF the last contest
and none will be more earnestly canvassed
than those of the congressional struggle, and
this being The fact, the new b. & o. Red
Book congressional edition becomes almost
Indispensable No publication of political
statistics ever made, equals it in extent of
information given, OF in comprehensive ar
raneement. 1t shows not only the result
of the election of 1850, but the result as well
O: the electson of 1873. The Republican.
Democrat and Greenback vote for the two
elections is presented separately and COM
parisons made of the gains or losses of the
different parties Total votes are also the
subject of comparison ana tnis exhaustive
showing is made of every congressional dis
,rict in the Union by counties. The book is
ono of lI2 pages, is marvel of typograPh- :
ical beauty, being printed on an elegantly
finished paper, and the cover is one of the
most exquisite things in the way OF artistic
design issued for many year The ised
Book is of b. & o. publication intended for
something above the ordinary circulation,
and TO this end is sent only where requests
are made to c. K Lord, G. p. A., Baltimore,
Nd. for It by mail and enclosing three
ceut stamp. The Red Book will thus be
mailed TO all who may write to Nh Lord
for Il, and certainly tho who receive 1t
viii not par: with it for almos. any money,
so exceedingly valuable .ext book is At ior
all who are interested in o. care augist for
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20
BRornrRsvALrEY. April 9. 1881

bRoTIiERsVALLEY. April y, 1881.
En-. HERALD II see Smith of the Cornme--
ciai is very much opposed TO a boss" or
leader in the Republican party, while a. the
same time be and few others are trying
their best TO become party bosses in Som
erse, county But the Republicans Of the
county will not turn fools just yet and leave
their tried and successful leaders, and the
grand principles and usages of the party to
run after these strange and false gods, and
endorse the boiling and kicking of men who
would, if they were allowed to run the ina
chine" soon have the party shattered to
pieces and the fragments scattered TO the
four quarters Of the earth.
The Republicans of this county will stand
by leader or boss" whom they know
can and will lead them to victory. The Re-
publicans sofPennsylyania have such lead
er IN Senator Cameron. No difference what
the "kickers" say, everybody knows and
they know that Don Cameron is great or
ganizer, very influential man, and as a
successful party leader his equal is not to be
found in the State if in the nation. To Don
Cameron and few more like him we must
ascribe largely the success of the last two
Presidential campaigns. Everybody knows
the marvellous power of Genepl Grant in
the last campaign. 1t is not only the kick
ers'' and boilers that want such men as
Cameron, Grant, Conkling, and Logan to
step down ard cut, but every Democrat in
the land is earnestly desiring the same
thing, knowing very well that their party
would then have an easy walk-over
1t is worse than folly TO suppose that a
party can be carried through successfully
withou. a good leader. We are ali familiar
with the past history of Cameron, and since
the rcins ofthe party in Pennsylvania have
been in his hands he has kept her moving in
the right direction and lead her on to yicto-
~ every time. The "kickers" and ''bolters''
can't change the past history of Cameron,
and if they keep on kicking from now to
dooms day Don's history will Eemain just
as bright and glorious as ever, and his grea.
achievements will remain mistaken.
So, also. must a county have leades, one
who is well versed in politics and who has
common sense enough to teach voters that
majority must rule either at a primary or
In caucus.
So, again, must tow snip or borough
have leader or leaders, and to think write
or talk differently is all bosh. But then,
the leaders must be men who have intlu.
encc, and who can lead men who belivC
aud teach that when nomination is made
if only by plurality vote. it must be sup
ported by every man in the party. Such
are the men il takes for leaders, and moi
men like the Commercial man, who lives in
borough in which about two-thirds of The
voters are Republicans, aud who has taught
them so much boiling that the Republican:
can't elect their local officers on account o
the boiling and kicking.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20
BEELIN ITEMs ::

BERLIN ITEMS -
The Lutheran brethren held services in
their church during the whole of last week
preparatory to communion on Sunday. Rev.
Shoup, of Buckstown, who preached to the
German portion of the congregation, deliy-
cred several very impressive sermonr.
Oar spring school has been in session one
week. We believe the prospects bid fair for
n good attendance.
Prot. y. Il. Critchlield has been confined
to the house most of the time for the past
two weeks on account Of sickness. He left
town on Thursday evening the 7th inst. for
Pittsburgh, where he has gone to consult
DR.. Dickson
The effect of that last page of editorial ex-
ecrations in the C5mEiercial which was so
highly recommended as interesting reading
matter, lends rather toward a feeling of dis
gust with Republicans here than otherwise.
Don't reform US too fast. r.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

Monday morning Mr. Peter lIefiley call
ell at our Office to show us a beautiful cray
on picturt of his new Scotch horse, Lord
Invurie" The crayon is most excellently
executed and from the picture we would
say that Lord Invurie' must be wonder
ful piece of horse flesh. He is a dapple
grey in color, Ia hands high and weighs
2i40 pounds. Mr.. lieflley thinks he is the
finest specimen Of the horse he has ever
seen. lie will be here on exhibition at the
August term Of Court. Mr. EIefilcy also
has a three -year-old Of the same strain
which be viii keep at his farm short dis
tance north Of town, during the present
season.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

on. WHAT 4 CoreH VIII you heed the
warning. The signal perhaps of the sure
approach of that more terrible disease Con-
sumption. Ask yourself ifyou can for the
sake of saving 50 cts, to run the risk and do
nothing for il. We know from experience
that S.iloh's Cure will cure your Cough. 1t
never falls This explains why more than
half million bottles were sold the past
year. It reeves Group, and Whooping
Cough, at once. Mothers do not be without
il. For Lame Back, Side or Chest, use Shi-
loh's Porous Plaster. Sold by Geo. W Ben
ford, Druggist, Somerset, Ia.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

INSTALLATION OF 0FFIcERs.-At a regular
meeting of Confluence Lodge, No. Sl4, /. O..
o. f., held in their Lodge room on Saturday
evening, Sth inst, the following officers
elect, were duly installed into their respect
i've offices for the term commencing April
LIST, 1881.
John A. Walker, y. G..
A. s. McPhee, V G..
W s. Mountain, Secretary.
NJ. Tannehill. Treasurer.
Owing to the unavoidable absence of broth
er Frank Wolfe, D. ID. G. NJ, the installa-
ton ceremonies were conducted by p G..
VIM. Il. Mountain. According to the re-
por. of the Secretary, the Lodge is in good
financial condition, considering the numeri-
cal strength, and the prospects of accession
to its ranks during the summer are very
fattering Some very appropriate remarks
were delivered for the good of the Order by
the newly elected officers, and it was plain
" demonstrated that the grand principles OF
the Order, viz: frienship, love and truth
animated the breast of everyone present.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

We are in receipt of volume l, number l,
of the Columbus Democrat, a neat seven
column paper published in Columbus,
our former fellow townsmen, A. Bruce and
J. X. CofTroth, sons Of Hon. A. II. Cofiroth.
Jack is practical printer and has had some
experience in the newspaper business. Both
young men are possessed of sufficient
amount of push and energy TO make a
success OF their new enterprise and we hope
soon 20 see the Democrat take high rank
among the country journals of the West
Success boys, every way save politically.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

JusTIcEs OF THE PEACE AND CoSsTABLEs-
You will recollect that Chas. II. Fisher &
Co, Booksellers and Stationers, in Cook &
Breerits' block, have full and complete
line of Legal Blanks, consisting in part Of
Deeds, Bonds; Mortgages. Summons, Sub
penas. Fee Bills, Warrants. Commitments,
Judgements. Agreements, Blank Books, &c
When vou come to court get supply nj
this well established Book Store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

CONFLUENCE ITEMS:
Hotel, and is now rehttng it and will soon
be prepared to accommodate the travelling
public. Mr. d. has had q long experience
in the hotel business and will no doubt do
we'll here. Mrs. d. is said to be one of the
best landladies in the county.
fhos. Hill has left Ursina and moved 10
this place, and will soon open hotel in the
f'oughenour house. Mr.. Hill brings with
business. y.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

TO THE ScnsoI. DIREcToEs OF SOMERSET
COUNTY.
GENTLEMEN In pursuance of the forty
third section of the act of May 8, 1854, you
are hereby notified TO meet in convention,
at the Court House, in Somerset, on the first
Tuesday in May, A. d. 1881, being the third
day of the month, at one o'clock in the af-
ternoon, and select, rita rocc, by a majority
OF the whole number of Directors present,
one person of literary and scientific acquire
ments, and of skill and experience in the art
ofteaching, as County Superintendent for
the three succeeding years, and certify the
result 10 the State Superintendent, at IIar-
risburg, as required by the thirty-ninth and
fortieth sections Of said act.
J. Il. WuPKEY.
County Superintendent Of Somerse; Co.
April ,th, 1881.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

Many Of those who pretend to know, pre-
dict an abundan: fruit crop this year. The
protracted cold weather of the past winter
they say has prevented the premature bud
ding of fruit trees, which is chained to be a
good indication, and will result in large
increase in fruit Small fruits will also do
well, for the reason that the heavy SHOWS
have protected the roots from freezing ont,
which occurs in winters when there is but
little snow We hope the prediction may
prove correct
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

\ bill has been introduced into the House
for regulating the salaries of county COM
inissioners al over The state upon lhe basis
ofpopuiation. In counties having popu-
.ation of one hundred thousand and less
than one hundred and fifty thousand each
commissioner Is 10 have fixed salary Of
$1,000 per annum; in eoamtics having sew
enty-tiyc Thousand and less than one hun
drcd thousand. $500: in counties having
fifty thousand and under seventy five tho,ss
and, $500, and in counties having less than
tiify thousand, 800.
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DIED.


LING.-0n April 6, 1881, Elizabeth Cath
crime Ling, of Allegheny township, aged 5
years, months, 25 days.
MILLER.-on April I, 1881, Elnira s.
Miller, of Shanksville, aged % years, 0
months, 10 days.
WINTERS.--In Jenncr township, on
April s. 1881, Elias Winters, aged As years,
months, 10 days.
Mr.. Winters left home on Friday morn
ing, sth inst, in his usual health In the
evening he was brought home cold in death,
having been crushed by the fall of portion
of the roof of the mine in which he was at
work. He leaves wife and nine children
to mourn his sudden departure. They have
and certainly deserve the sympathy of the
community in which they live Mr.. Whit
ers was kind husband and father, and Il
good citizen.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

Our aged and esteemed friend and sub
scriber. Mr.. John Hicks, met with quite a
painful accident, one day last week. lie
was walking about his premises when he
suddenly became dizzy and fell to the
ground, injuring his LEFT arm so severely
that he has been compelled TO carry it in
sling ever since. He says that he has been
thrown from horses and buggies and re-
eieved many hard falls in his time but
never one that caused him so much pain as
this.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

/; Is stated that the agents for Forcpaugh's
show have made arrangements to have
special train from Somerset to Johnstown
on the : & c. Il. r.. on Thursday, 2sth
inst, 10 accommodate the people of this
place as well As intermediate points, who
may wish TO visit the circus and menagerie.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

Trout fishing is in season, but. we have
not heard OF any of our sportsmen engaging
in this delightful pastimc. They are proba-
bly, waiting until the mountain streams are
ihawel
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

sunday, the 17th inst, was the sixtieth
solomon Baer, of this borough. Both old
people are still apparently young and in ex-
celient health.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

The frogs that make music for the mill
ions. without charging any admittance
fee, are doubtless getting their instruments
into shape for a number Of concerts the
coming summer
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

Armstrong county has candidate for
Register and Recorder in the person Of Miss
~ l. Buckley, Of Freeport subject to the
decision Of the Republican primary election
in June. Where are our ladies Are there
none who are willing TO serve their country
in the capacity OF county official
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

Keep TO your calling; lci mo man induce
You to abandon that which you have stu
d;cl Tor ycars, in the vain attempt 10 learn a
new trade in a month. Sucoess springs
from industry and perseverance.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

As the County Commissioners employ a
custodian, AZ a salary Of one hundred dol
lar. for the Court House, don't they think
little Of his valuable time would be en-
ployed 10 Advantage, a; this time Of the
yea-, in removing few unsightly piles Of
filth and boxes which mar the beauty Of
the premises; or are they econonizing in
labor a. well - printing!
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

During the pas; week We have waited pa
tientiy for that good little boy, J. g. ogle,
Esq, to call at our Office that we might
show 70 his entire satisfaction that when he
charged the Editor ofthe HERALD with be-
ing the author Of a communication that ap-
peared in this paper signed Regular" he
was in error, but he failed to call. We are
now inclined to believe that when he made
that charge, he not only lied willfnlly and
maliciously but knowingly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

Cook Hail. the man who took the life Of
Esmer Foster, a depraved woman, in Pitts
burgh, on the night Of December %, 1850,
was last week tried in the Court Of Oyer and
TerIniner Of Allegheny county, and COM
vic;ed os murder ir the second degree Sen
tcnce has not yet been imposed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

GRAND MrsscAL ENrERrAIxNESr-Pro
sor T. Feaux, OF Pittsburgh, Pa, who SO
successfully gave a lecture on the 18th of
Juno, 1865, in the Court House, will deliver
Lecture on Mrsic, on Wednesday evening,
April ~, icsl. The professor will sing
some fine songs and perform on the Piano aud
Organ. No one should fail to attend such
a rare musical treat as Prof Feanx viii give.
Admission p cts, children 10 cts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

u i very fashionable for young ladies to
lari oiTthc the entire fnoni Of the hair from
iemrle 70 tcmple, then 20 cut it short
enough 20 arrange En- sof, loose. curling
ring. 81 E1rnlarii waves about the for
lo-7
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

Mr.. George Tayman. Of the Somerset
House last week purchacod Il pair oflarse
well matched, iron gray horses to drive in
his new bus, which runs to and from the
dcnot.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

The b'acksmisi.s say The past winter was
net r1oi one fsr their trade. The ground
f,tirs covered with snow an winic-, hones
once caikcl did not rcquire q again until
ti,e snow u.elied. One - of calks Wa an
.I,-.s rya. u.rr--ss~v
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

Teams from the country are generally
stopped on the street crossing much to the
annoyance OF those who wish to cross.
They should bear in mind that they are
liable 10 = line for 80 DONG.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

There were very few country people in
town Saturday. The roads being almost
impossible.
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rrnKrYroor iTrNs :

TrRxEyToor irEss -:
Mr. George Dumbauld, who has spent
q years in California, returned home on
last Saturday to visit his Parents aud friends.
Mr.. ID. thinks Of removing east, il he can
content himself after so long sojourn in
the Land of Gold. big trees, oranges and
flowers We hope his retiring disposition
will forgive us this notice, if we say that as
fortune has smiled upon him. we suggest
that he only needs some fair lady to call
him Hubby 10 complete his happiness.
Our farmers, notwithstanding the cold
winter and backward spring, have piowed
quite extensively, especially along the river
of this portion of the County Mr.. J. J..
Ruch has turned over nearly 7oacres on the
Faidly farm.
Vennor's last cold snap has made business
for the sugar camp. Parties here who dis
like cold. stormy weather, in speaking of
that "nasty vennor." wanted some one TO
90 to Canada and bomb-shell him.
A friend asked us, "can Mr. Vennor in
form us whether Corporal VIM H. Koontz
can predict as to the future collectorship in
this district" we wonder if this military
chieftain, with his coporal's guard of thirsty
souls, will be too much for Garfeld's spinal
column.
The 5000 Pennsylvania soldiers whom we
saw marching up Pennsylvania Avenue, at
Garfield's Inauguration, with knapsacks
blankets and guns, didn't lodge with their
brother-in law while in Washington they
wer'nt that kind of lobby rats" they were
not after Collectorships, but followed those
old battle flags which represent the machine
of which the poor political eunuch of the
Meyersdale Commercial speaks.
The infdu;ts and cotrards of '6l were not the
men who composed the machine that fought
the thing through up to date, but men who
dared to leave their wives, sisters and sweet
hearts to do battle for their country both by
ballot and ballet, Mac
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

Miss Lucy schell, eldest daughter of A.
J. Schell. IS visiting her sister Mrs NJ. J.
Bacr. in Cannellsviile.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

Capt. ". H. Sznncr, the aiiable and &C
commosiating gentleman who has heen act
ing IS passenger conductor on the 5. & c.
r. II. for number Of years past, has
lef the road, and his position Is now filed
by a Mr.. Schmutts from the main road. The
travelling pnAlic viii De sorry TO hear OF the
resignation % the genial Captain.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

Thousands Of people who never read the
Bible in its old form are kicking up fuss
about il being revised
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

The Somerset & Cambria Railroad Com
pany have erected three immense tanks, a,
the vaior-s,ation. short distance below
town. the larger OF which has capacity of
thirty five thousand gallons. The one
which they had commenced building near
the s,oysiaun bridge has been abandoned.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20


Ed. HERALD Last Wednesday, 9Th inst,
Mr.. Jehu McMillen, proprietor of the Whites
Creek Tanneries, Listonburg, this county,
was cutting the ice from the water-wheel by
which the bark mill is run. After he had
removed a portion of the ice the wheel start
ed, throwing Mr. NJ Off his feet and into the
wheel. The water which had been turned
on so that the wheel would start as soon as
cut loose kept it in motion. and was soon
making rapid revolutions. Mr. NJ. succeed
ed in getting hold of one of the middle brac-
es of the wheel to which he clung with
death grip at the same time calling loudly
for help, but unfortunately no one heard
him. lie had been in this condition, he
thinks, about an hour when his son started
for the tannery nearing the mill-honse he
heard his father, who by this time had be-
come quite hoarse from his continued and
energetic efforts to make some one hear.
The son first attempted to stop the wheel by
shutting off the water and putting bark in
10 the mill failing in this he ran toward
town calling for help, which soon brought
number Of men who succeeded in stopping
the mill and rcscuing the unfortunate man.
1t is supposed that he was in this situation
for nearly an hour and half; all this time
the cold water was pouring down over him.
and when rescued be was nearly frozen.
His head and other parts of his body were
badly bruised, and the flesh was torn from
his hands, arms. and legs. Mr. McMillcn
has the esympathies ofhis many friends in this
community.
We are very inuch pleased to sec that the
citizens residing near the railroad station are
making the much needed repairs to the
crossings in that neighborhood. II the bor-
oush officers will not attend to these things
the citizens must.
Mr.. J. < Clark, saddle and harness maker.
Of lockwood is here in the employ OF :. II.
Brooke.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

Daring the afternoon and night Of the ed
or April, 1850, SNOW fell TO the depth Of over
fourteen inches on the level, by actual
measurement. The next day The srn made
its appearance bright and warm, and by
evening scarcely a vestige Of the snow was
70 be seen
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

The iack hammer i row heard IN the
houses ofindu.tr.ous woinen who are ambi-
tious to bpass Of being the frs; house clean
81, of ilc season.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

Tae rssi is ss'l 10 have been the sever
est winter on aorses known for years in
tiris : ate, larsc numbers of them having
contacted l,ns diseases that have ruined
them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

Mis- Bessie Deruri. of Sunbury. Ia, is
spending the Easter vacation with her
-chooi-ma;c. Miss Name Scuu. Both young
iadics attend n,e Hollidaysburg Seminary
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

Seven new Subscribers again this week
"nuplicataTs, please take notice.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

The effects Of the lonr. hard winter are
seen on stock Of all kinds.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

The regular April teSm Of Court will com
mence Monday next. 5, far ;wenty-seven
criminal cases are docketed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

Snow drifts from six TO eight feet deep
still remain along many of our mountain
roads
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

The prospects arc that our town will be
overrun with candidates during Court week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-04-20

Hon. 4. J. Colborn will please accept
our thanks for a copy of Snulrs Legislative
Hand Book Tor lssi.