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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16

BALrIuoRg, Nov. O. Dr.. T. Gay
Maddux, well known physician Of
this city, was killed last night at
Odenton. Anne Arundel county az
ter the polls closed. 1t scems the
friends Of one Of the candidates in
sisted on entering the room tosee ths
votes counted. DR.. sladdux, who
il is said had gone from Baltimore
TO Olenton as the frien5 of another
candidate, was standing outside the
room. aBd declared no one should
enter the room. Hot words follo~cd
between Maddux and Charles Ham
mond. during which Maddux drew
his pistol and fired, the ball passing
between the arm and body OF Ham
mond. Hammond, who was few
steps in front Of Maddux, returned
the fire. 4 dozen or more shots fol-
lowed. and Maddux was instantly
killed. shot from behind. Ii was
dark when the firing occurred. DR..
Maddux is the person who killed
Paymaster Dixon in the street at
AIexandria, Va, shortly after the
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16
The Late President.

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-Ali the
personal effects of the late President
Garfield, which have been stored
in the east room of the White
House, were to-day removed to the
Baltimore and Potomac depot for
transportation to Mrs. Garfield at
Cleveland, Ohio. They included
all the books. pictures, household
decoration, etc, brought to the
White House by General Garfield
and purchased by him while there,
Mrs. Garfeld's dresses, etc. There
were about thirty boxes. The Al
derney cow presented to the Presi-
ident by Mr.. Shoemaker, of Balti-
more which has been at Thunlaw
(the Hume estate) since General
Garfield's removal to Long Branch,
was also placed on the train.
Special cars were placed at Mrs.
Garfeld's disposal by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company. The
goods are all to be taken direct to
the farm at Mentor, but the COW
which has been christened Anna
line, will be taken to Cleveland,
where Mrs. Garfield has her resi-
dence for the winter. The horses
purchased by General Garfield have
been left in care of General Swain,
and the carriage and harness stored
with Mr.. McDermott.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16
Picked mp Dead.

PoTTsvILLE, November I0.-A
terrible and fatal accident occurred
at Eagle Hill shaft, Schuylkill coun-
ty, yesterday morning, as the men
were going to work. Seven miners
were descending the shaft in the
cage, when Thomas Cochin, one of
the number, suddenly wavered and
fell. His body was thrown head
long from the cage into the west
side of the shaft. In its fall it
struck against the top of the ascend
ing cage. The unfortunate man was
then hurled to the other side of the
shaft, down which he fell until he
struck the bottom. He was picked
up dead. 1t is supposed that he
was suddenly seized with faitness,
and becoming too weak to retain
his position en- the cage, fell from
it too suddenly to allow any of his
companions to render assistance.
The deceased was a married man,
and lived at Five Points, thither his
mangled remains were carried yes
terday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16
A Condemned building Caves In

New York, Nov. 9-At $50 a. N.
this morning the threestory tene-
ment house al the southeast corner
of South Fifth Avenue aud Grand
street fell in. burying the occupants
IN the ruins, The fire department
was Immediately summoned, and
up TO this hour they. with the as
sistance of citizens, had extricated
five of the victims from the debris.
The life of two was extinct, and the
others were seriously injured.
The building was three story
brick structure, with attic. 1t was
owned by man named . Brlen,
who kept the liquor store on the
ground floor. Two years ago he
put up an extension without
strengthening the foundation, and
this undoubtedly proved to be too
much weight for the weak unde~-
structure.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16

THE Pittsburgh Commercial says :
A full count in the Bedford-Som-
erset district defeats John Cessna for
the Judgeship by about dozen
votes. This is asserted to be the
result of the detection of Judge Hall,
who could not forgive Cessna for de-
feating him for denomination. 1t is
greatly to be regretted that this re-
rult has been brought about in the
manner it has. Judge Hall owes a
great deal to the Republican party
for past favors, and his treacherous
conduct in this matter will not soon
be forgotten"
The Commercial does Hall honor
over much. Willian II. Koontz
who owes equally as much to the
Republican party for past favors
shares the treachery with him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16
By the Governor
BY the Governor.
M. s. Quay,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Washed Away by Flood

ST. LOUIS, November S.-A Quin-
cy (Ill.) special says the waters are
receeding very slowly. All the open
country lying between the north
end of the Sny Ievee and south OF
Quincy is to be leveed as soon as
work can be commenced. and the
damaged levees are to be repaired.
The following are believed to be ac-
curate estimates of the damage done
by the flood:
Entire losses in the Warsaw
Drainage district, 100000; in the
Indian Grove district, s750,O00; in
thee Sny Island district, 81, 100000;
on Quincy Bay and in the city, $780,
900; in and about Alexander, Mo-,
s250,OO0: to the Keokuk and st.
Louis Railroad, 100000; to all
other railroads, 10000; to open
lands north of Sny Levee and inn
mediately south of this city, $780,
600, making a total of s2,940,0O0.
The full extent of the loss can only
be guaged when the river has re-
tired to bank.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16
A Constable Killed By n Planter.

CHARLOTTE, n. C. Nov. 9.-This
afternoon, at Ford Mill, S. C., about
twelve miles from this city, James
Sutton, a young pl inter, shot and
killed Nat Gibson, q constable. Seven
shots were fred BY the two men.
Gibson receiving two balls, one in
the breast and one above the mouth.
He died almost Immediately. The
difficulty originated in the execu-
ton of an attachment By Gibson
upon the property OF a brother-in-
law of Sutton. Sutton escaped, and
it is not known whether he is wound
ed or not, although the shooting
took place in the Post Office in the
presence ofseveral witnesses.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16
Honoring the American Flag.

LONDON, November 9.-The new
Lord Mayor to-day went in solemn
procession to Guild Hall with the
usual ancient display, which drew
immense crowds of spectators,
and with a modern invocation on
the programme of honoring the
American people which was receiv-
ed with great enthusiasm. The
Stars and stripes were carried in the
procession, proceeded By the drum
and fife band of the Fourth battal-
ion of the city Of London militia
playing the "S;ars sSpangled Banner.
After a short interval came the band
from the training-s.ip War Spirite,
playing yankee doodle" The
American flag, as it came into view,
was received with a general clap
ping of hands and cheers by the
spectators. a great demonstration
was made at the American Ex-
change, on the Strand, where 800
ladies, waved the American colors
from the balconies. Among the
decorations throughout the city the
American flag was conspicuous.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16
Indicted for Murder,

DASyILLE, KY, November I'm,
dictments for murder have been
found against VIM. Tate, engineer,
and L. 7. McNama, conductor, for
the killing of five men at McKin
ney, by recklessly causing COLI.
sion. The men have skipped out
and have not been heard of since
the day of the killing. A reward
will be offered by Governor Black
burn. which may bring them to
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16

/ PqeellnAfnu BY iHR Governor.


HARHIsnras, November 16.-The
Governor issued the following to-
day:
During u season Of drouth and
partial failure Of the hnryeets, which
in less bountifnl land would have
brought famine and distress. and in
q time of pubic trial and tribulations
which. under less happy institutions
might have led to dissension and
strife, the people Of the United
States, and particularly Of Pennsyi-
vania, have been preservedin health
in estate and peace. Now therefore
/, Henry NJ. Hoyt, Governor OF the
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, do
ordain and set apart Thursday Nov
24th, A. D. 1881, being the same day
appointed by the President Of the
United States for observance OF those
religions services recognizing the
benefcence and care ofthe Father
of us all, and, those household cus-
toms Strengthening the bonds OF fam.
lilies and common brotherhood in
which the time-honored traditions
of the Commonwealth have embodl-
ed the thanksgiving and prayers OF
q grateful people.
Given under my hand and the
great seal of the State at Harrisburg
this tenth day of November, in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and eighty one, and Of the
Commonwealth the one hundred
and sixth.
HENRY NJ. HoYT,
Governor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16

THE Bourbons seem to have been
regularly stampeded in Virginia.
Twenty thousand is the majority
which Malone now confidently
claims for Colonel Cameron, along
with working majority in both
branches of the Legislature. There
are SO many backwoods counties in
Virginia it takes several days to OBJ
tain the actual sum total. Jubal
Early and his fire-eating friends will
be ten times more mad at Malone
than they were before, and that
much more anxious TO kill him and
get him underground.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16


CINCINNATI, Nov. IA special
dispatch to the Times and Star from
Tiffin, Ohio, says: AT 1:30 this
morning mob comprising several
hundred appeared at the Jail where
Madder, who killed Phoebe Bern
hardt, is confined. A demand was
made for the keys, which the Sheriff
refused, having previously gathered
a posse of men armed to protect the
jail, and lively riot ensued. Off
GERS Brisk and Lambston received
severe injuries, but the mob was
repelled. Warrants have been issu-
ed for the leaders. Another attack
is expected tonight. Captain Lep-
per's military is ordered out"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16

WASHINGTON, Nov. THE fol-
lowing proclamation was issued
from the Department of Statc to-
day
It has been the pious custom of
the year to look back upon the
blessings brought to them in the
changing conrse Of the seasons, and
to return solemn thanks to the All
giving Source from whom they flow.
And although at this time, when
the falling leaf admonishes ns that
the time OF our sacred duty * nj
hand, our nation still lies in the
shadow of a bereavement and the
mourning which has filed our
hearts still finds its sorrowful ex-
preston toward the God before
whom we lately bowed in grief and
supplication, yet the countless benc-
fits which have bcen,showcred down
upon US during the past twelve
months call for our fervent gratitude
and make it fitting that we should
rejoice with thankfnlness that the
Lord in His infinite mercy has most
signally favored our country and
our people. Peace without and
prosperity within have been youch-
safed TO us. No pestilence has vis-
tied our shores. The abundant
privileges OF freedom which our ia
thers left us in their wisdom are
still our increasing heritage, an if
in parts OF our vast domain some
afiiiction has visited our brethren in
their forest homes, yet even this ca
lamity has been tempered and in a
manner sanctified by the generous
compassion for the sufferers which
has been called forth throughout
our land. For all these things it is
meet that the voice of the nation
should go up to God in devout hon.
age.
Wherefore, /, Chester A. Arthur,
President of the United States, do
recommend that all the people OBJ
serve Thursday. the 9th day of
November instant, as day of ma
tional thanksgiving and prayer by
ceasihg. so far as may, from their
secular labors and meeting in their
several places of worship, there to
join in ascribing honor and praise
to Almighty God, whose goodness
has been so manifest in our history
and in our lives, and offering earn
est prayers that His bounties may
continue to us and 20 our children.
In witness whereof | have there
unto SET my hand and caused the
seal Of the United States to be afiix
ed.
Done at the city OF Washington,
this 4th day of November, in the
year of our Lord, 1881, and OF
the independence of the United
States the 106th.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
By the president
JAMES G. BLAINE.
Secretary Of State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16
Old Virginia Freed from
Bourbon Rule
NEW YORK.

New YORK, Nov. 9.-Secretary
Vrooman, ofthe Republican State
Central Committee, says From the
best estimate we can make the Re-
publicans carried the State by at
least 5000. The Legislature will be
very close. We estimate the Senate
will be a tie, 16 Republicans and
16 Democrats, and assembly 6S Re-
publicans and60 Democrats.
The Worlds legislature table
makes the State Senate-Democrats,
II; Republicans, 10; Assembly
Democrats, rs; Republicans, 81,
and claims the election of State Off
GERS by majorities ranging from 2,
600 on Purcell to over 10000 on Max
well for State Treasurer.
The Tribune estimates Carrs ma
jority at $500, The Senate, it
thinks, will stand II: Democrats to
Is Republicans, and the Assembly
66 Democrats to go Republicans.
The Sun says Neither party has
elected its entire State ticket. So
far as incomplete returns show, Carr,
the Republican candidate for Secre-
tary of State, runs ahead of his tick
ct in nearly every county, and is
probably elected by about 600 plu-
rality over Purcell. Maxwell, DEM
ocrat, for Treasurer, defeats Hustled
Republicans, by an estimated ma
iority of 10000 to $1,000. The fig
ures are insufficient on the rest of
the State ticket to indicate the re-
suit. Each party claims the elec-
ton of its ticket by 1000. The Off
cial count will be necessary 10 de-
termine the result. The majority
will probably be only a few hundred
either way. The Democrats have
carried the Legislature by s or 10
on joint ballot. The Senate will
stand IL Democrats to fifteen Re-
publicans the Assembly will prob
ably be composed of 6S Democrats
and 60 Republicans. One or two
doubtful districts have not been
heard from, but they will not wipe
out the majority even if conceded to
the Republicans.
In Brooklyn the Republicans
elected the Mayor, Sheriff, Supervi-
sor at Large, no Senator, no Assem-
blymen, ten Supervisors out of thir-
teen and five Aldermen.
Albert Daggett, Chairman of the
Executive Committee of the Repub-
lican State Committee said to-day
that dispatches from different parts
of the State give the Republicans a
majority of 5000. He said the As
sembly would be Republican by
about 6S to 60, while the Democrats
would gain the Senateb Y one vote
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16
NEBRASKA.

OMAHA, Nov. 9.-Returns come
in very slowly. A light vote gener-
ally was polled for the State ticket,
composed of one Judge of the Su-
preme Court and two University
Regents. No special interest was at
tached to that part Of the ticket, as
the State is largely Republican, and
the Republican candidates were alb
solutely certain to be elected by a
large majority. Considerable inter-
est was generally manifested over
county officers. Douglas county
elected a straight Republican ticket
by majorities ranging from two hun
dred to fifteen hundred. This is the
first time a straight ticket has been
elected in this county for several
yeaos. II II county went Republi-
can for the first time in its history.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16

THE Republicans of Pennsylvania
again come out of a struggle with
the Democracy, and with treachery
and falsehood in their own ranks,
with banners flying and lines un-
broken. To fight an open foe, with
traitors in your own camp attempt.
ing to destroy it, is dangerous work,
but this we have just done and gain
ed notable victory. The attempt
to reform" the Republican army
by putting Democrats in command
has ended in the signal overthrow Of
the conspiratcrs- Baily has been
elected, Wolfe has been gibbeted,
and Noble has been beaten. The
Republican party is its own Boss,
and will continue to control the des-
tiny of the Keystone State. We
congratulate our friends that in
Pennsylvania common sense rules
supreme.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16
Too Much Sentence.

CHICAGO, November 10.-Philip
f. Sullivan, alias Delaney, one Of
the youthful train robbers recently
sentenced to seventy years impris-
onment in the penitentiary for rob-
bing train on the Iron Mountain
railroad, Arkansas, died Tuesday
morning of nostalgia, or home-sick-
ness. He was twenty-three years of
age. From his entrance into the
prison he appeared to be heart-bro-
ken, and all efferts to relieve him
failed. He was young man of en-
gaging manners and appearance,
and of more than ordinary intelli-
gence. The realization Of his crime
and the hopelessness of any commu-
tation of his long and dreary sem
tence crushed his spirit.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16
Fatal Railroad Accident.

PoRr JERyIs, N. Y, Nov. s.-This
morning about II o'clock, as two
freight trains on the Erie road, ten
miles from here, were ascending the
mountain grade, each with an en-
gine in front and rear, the engine of
the rear train ran into the pusher of
the forward train, drivingit into the
caboose and killing the conductor,
George Door, instantly. Jerome
Grover aud Mark Coxson, the engi
neers of the engines colliding, were
also instantly killed. Both trains
were badly wrecked, and the cars
were piled up, obstructing both
tracks and preventing the passage
Of other trains.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16
200 Girls Killed by a King.

LONDON, November 10.-Advices
from Cape Coast Castle, dated Octo-
Der l6, state that information has
been received there that the King
of Ashantee has killed two hun.
dred young girls for the purpose of
using their bood for mixing mortar
for the repair of the State buildings.
The report of the massacre was re-
ceived from refugee who was to
have been one of the victims. 1t
receives some confirmation also in
the fact that such wholesale massa-
cres are known to be a custom with
the King.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16

THE Democrats of Wisconsin
hoped to profit by a Prohibition side
show, and steal the chestnuts from
the fire this year. The Prohibition
lists came near doing the cats paw
job very neatly, and for twenty-four
hours the Democrats were confident
that they had got a lease of the Off
ces for one term at least. But their
cup of happiness was dashed to the
ground Just as they had it level with
their lips, ready to drain it to the
dregs. Wisconsin is still true TO the
Republican faith.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16
NEW Jersey.

NEWARK, Nov. 9.-The latest re-
turns give reduced Republican
in the Legislature. The
Senate stands l3 Republicans, s
Democrats Assembly 2S Republi-
cans, so Democrats, l Anti-Monopo-
ly Republican, l doubtful. but claim
ed by the Republicans. The DEM
ocrats gain 3 Senator'S and the Re
publioans one.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16

TIE Republicans elect their State
ticket in New York-except Hustled
for Treasurer-by ma;orities ranging
from 10000 to 1900 Decent Re-
publicans of every shade Of opinion
cut Husted. We loose one member
of Congress in the city-Mr Astor-
through the treachery of the I" Half
breeds" The Democrats have a
small majority in the Legislature,
procured in the same way. As,
however, we have the Governor, and
a United States Senator is not to be
elected before 1884, this is utterly
without political significance.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16
THE ELECTION.

The result Of the election in Penn
sylvania is very close, Baily being
elected State Treasurer by a plurali-
ty of 5000. Wolfe's vote in the
State win be near 10000. The
Democrats gain two President
Judges, Baer in the Somerset and
Bedford district, and Barnett in the
Perry and Juniata district.-Johns-
torn Democrat.
We are sorry to learn that Hon.
John Cessna was not elected Judge.
He was defeated by only l3 votes,
and those it is alleged are fraudu-
lent. Uniustifable Republican de-
fection defeated Mr.. Cessna.-Cum-
besiand Netcs
THE defeat of Hon. John Cessna
for Judge of tie Somerset and Bed
ford Judicial district is greatly to be
regretted by all friends of fair deal
ing. He deserved better treatment
at the hands of Republicans, for he
has done as much for the Republi-
can party as any man in the State,
and meyer faltered in his allegiance
because his favorite was not nomi-
mated and his personal enemy was
on the ticket. Beside. he is one Of
the best lawyers in the country, a
presiding officer with few equals,
and a pleasant, genial gentleman
.LoLDsfo,ra Tribnne
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16

IT has been the custom, grown
gray by usage, and endorsed as
common fairness and common de-
cency, to select Return Judge" "
from the friends of the candidate
who carried the county, but the
highly ornamental Associate Judges
of this county selected one Of Mr..
Ccssna's bitterest opponents for the
position. There's nothing like
rubbing it in" when you have a
chance.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16
Maryland.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 9.-Returns
from counties up to 2:30 p. N. are
still incomplete, but are sufficient
TO base an estimate of the general
result. The Republicans gained
unexpected victories in several
Democratic counties, including Sem
ators in Hartford, where Allen, Re-
publican, is elect. ] s Stump,
who was President u. sc i..st Senate.
They also gain four senators. The
next Senate stands according to the
present estimates Is Democrats and
10 Republicans. In the last Senate
there were Z Republicans and 16
Democrats. Based on the same es-
Inmates the House stands SO DEM
ocrats and 80 Republicans. The
Republicans also elected Frederick
Stone, Republican, for Chief Judge
in the Seventh judicial district al
so, John d. Brooke, Republican, AS
sociate Judge for the same district.
MINNESOTA.
ST. PAUL, Nov. 9--Returns from
106 cities, townships and precincts
received up to S o'clock give Hub
bard, Republican. Tor Governor, 20,
06o, johnson, Democrat, 1850.
This is a falling off of 30 to 40 per
cent. from the vote last year. If
Al 1 l.
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DUBLIC SALE OF
FALUABLE REAL ESTATE

BY virtue OF the power contained IL tislsE
and testament Of Jacob ]. Walker. llisa aStus|
creek township. Somerset county, Pa iee'f, a
undersigned Executors Of said deceased Eil 4
tor sale, by public outery. al the lats rssidsrs 1
the deceased, on
SATURDAY, Nor. 13b. ISL.
at O'Clock p. m, the following dcser.asa ri
tate, to-vis:
No. l. A certain tract Of Land s.ilate Eh.i, 3
miles east OF ShanksviIle, In St0uyorees .lFlt.
Somerset county. Pa. adjoining lands y i-sli
Spangler, Peter FOrnwalt. John Reed IND 90,
containing 105 acres and allowance, ai vi.
acres are clear and under fence The halis's \
timbered- There are several never isli-ig =
on this tract
No. A certain tract Of land siilL.e .
township and county Aforesaid, al lining ls4
Levi Walker, Henry DuJpsta1t DaFa Ni-i''|
and John T. Trent, containing l03 acres azi
l0wance. This tract is heavily timbtre1 '
spruce ard white pine. There ara als5 .1H'
good sugar trees on IL.
fTTerms made known N day 0i sale
N B.-One-tenth Of purchase money 70 = =
down on day Of sale.
7. =. WALKER,
". u. SCHRuCh.
sepi7 EIlzll
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-11-16

AUroRA, Ind, Nov. ll.-A terrific
explosion, which shook to the foun-
dation of the town, occurred a little
before midnight. 1t was caused by
a still in CATS distillery exploding.
The building then took fire and
about one hundred feet of the east
end of the building was destroyed.
One man, Billy Foster, of yevay,
Ind, sleeping in the building, is
known to have been killed. Loss
about $4,000; fully insured.