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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

CHICAGO, September Later
dispatches from East Saginaw, Port
Huron. Flint and other places IN
Michigan continue to give alarming
reports of fires. The additional ru-
mors of the loss of lives continues.
Several have been burned to death
while fleeing from the fire. The
village of Dickerville on the Port
Huron and Northwestern railway Is
totally consumed. anderson sta
ton is partly burned. Verona Mills
in Huron county is all destroyed
but the church and a store, Bad
axe is all gone but the court house
and the hotel. Sandusky is totally
destroyed, as is Richmondville.
TIE fire is raging in the western
part of Fortsville and the people
are all moving to the lake shore.
In Watertown township two entire
families have been burned to death.
George Avres Hart and wife, grand
mother. two children and grand
child have been burned to death.
1t is so densely dark and smoky as to
render breathing troublesome
and cause great harm to
the eyes. Lamps are kept
constantly burning. 1t IS impossi-
bic to learn the full extent Of the
terrible calamity as there is no mail
and the telegraph wires are burned
down from Forester to Point Cres-
cont
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21
A Roy Murderer Found Gull'y.

SuNBuRy, Pa, September THE
case of George Hoover, the lad OF
thirteen. who shot and killed his
sister Lottie in May last, was tried
here to-day. The trial occupied but
few hours, as all the important
witnesses-the boys mother and sis
ters-refused to testify and left the
city. The commonwealth did not
push the case, and the jury acquit-
ted the boy. but convicted him OF
manslaughter. His sentence was
deferred. Counsel for the defence
gave notice to the court that they
had some evidence which they wish
ed to present to mitigate the boy
sentence.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21
Skin in the Workmanship.

To do work the mechanic must
have good health. If long hours OF
confinement in close rooms have
enfeebled his hand or dimmed his
sight, let him at once, and before
some organic trouble appears, take
plenty Of Hop Bitters. His system
viii be rejuvenated, his nerves
strengthened, his sight become clear,
and his whole constitution be bullt
up to better working condition.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21
Renew Your Lease.

There are times in eyeryone's life
when energy fails and 4 miserable
feeling comes over them, often mis-
taken for laziness. Danger Turks in
this symptoms, rs they arise from
impure blood or diseased organs.
Medical advice is expensive and Of
ten unsatisfactory. Parker's Gin
ger Tonic viii renew your lease OF
health and comfort because it re-
stores perfect activity to the stom-
ach. liver and kidneys, and purifies
the blood, as men and women re-
stored to robust health testify in al
most every ncighborhood. See adv.
-ldr0cdte.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Anold gentleman, finding g couple
of his nieces fencing with broom
sticks. said: Come, come, my dears;
that kind of an accomplishment will
not help you in getting husbands.
Il know it, uncle, responded one OF
the girls, as she made lunge, but
it viii help to keep our husbands IN
order after we get en-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

I have a little girl, said Mr.. Hen
nv Dole, of this city, in converse
ton, who was troubled with 2 Sc
we're lameness in her legs, pronounc-
ed by some erysipelas by others
rheumatism. / had tried several
remedies without effect, when | was
induced to apply St. Jacobs Oil and
L am happy to say that the use OF
but one bottle cured here, and
she is now able TO 90 to school
oeroir7
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21
origin of"Hurrah.

Thousands Of people have shout
ed "hurrah p many q time and
oft, +" but comparatively few know
It's derivation and primary mean
ing. 1t originated among the East :
ern nations, where it was used IS .
war-crv from the belief that every
man who die1 in battle for his
country went to heaven. 1t is de-
rived from the Sclavonic word Hur-
raj. which means ''to paradise" f"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Senator Brown, of Georgia, Is TO
become the fortunate owner OF
remarkable suit of clothes. 1t Is 10
be manufactured from raw cotton al
the Atlanta Exposition within the
space of twenty-four hours-the cot
ton to be picked, ginned, spun, dyed,
and woven III public.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Thousands Of ladies to-day cher
ish grateful remembrances OF the
help derived from the use OF LYDIA
E. Pipkham's Vegetable Compound.
Il positively cures all female COM
plants. Send to Mrs. Lydia l.
Pinkham, 233 Western Avenue,
Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

The greatest cleanser and purify
er of the blood, Peruna, should be
taken every few months to prevent
naIarious diseases, and to cure them
when prevention was neglected.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

We are hanging up pictures every
dav about the chamber walls OF our
hearts that we shall have to look al
when we sit in the shadows.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

DrAbwooD, D. 7, September =.
There was heavy snow storm IN
the Black Hills on Monday night
and Tuesday morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Adam is the first patron saint OF
the western pork raisers, because he
had the first spare rib.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

How many half slowed" men
think no one knows they're drunk
but themselves
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

What is the favorite air with the
ladies /? In the sweet buy and buy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Mr. Rust has been arrested IN
Chicago. Rust in irons is, however.
no new thing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Manalin regulates the bowels and
liver.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21
ga0N AGENCY.
AUCTIONEER.

- = needing ny service on Real or Per
= ih-'.sis, u anything 10 be disposed q Al
~ IND ! VII give entire'satisiacti0n.
. mal promptly attended to.
W. A. KOONTZ,
Confluence, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Collections made in all parts o. the United States
Charges moderate. Butter and other checks coi-
lec.ed and cashed. Eastern and westernezchsage
always On hand. Remittanoes made with prompt
ness Accounts solicited.
Parties desiring to purchase Z. 5. PER
CEST. FUNDED LOAN, can be accommo-
dated a: this Bank The coupons are prepaid IN
Denominations O, SO, 100, 800 and LOO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-19
FoRrE.11NE TR0TTERs BRING $4,000.


The auction sale of trotting horses at the Ameri-
can Institute Building was concluded yesterday
Better horses were offered than the previous day.
and the prices obtained were higher Forty-nlne
animals were sold, and they brought, in the agRre-
gate, $4,000. The stallion Hambleton1an Bashaw
vas not offered because of the refusal or MS owners
to sign the necessary contract The sales YESTERDAY
mostly from owners already mentioned IN lHE
TRIBUNE. The following are the moro valuable
colt by Smuggler, dam BlueDell, bought by II. c.
Needn't Mneol5 a TOT P 4OV do Psgqottv
V %as bought ST d. W. yWSod@Sn mans Of st. Paul
MIMI. for 5000. Love Knot, bay yeaIlng My
by Smuggler, dam Molly Whitefoot, excited lIyey
Woodruff and was struck of 70 the latter Tor
81, 100, the highest price of the day. k0mney, q
brown mare five years old, by Volunteer, dam HIN
doc. was bought by Mr.. Wo0dmansee for 99OO.
Helix, q chestnut mare nine years old, sold for
$31O. Magnet. handsome slx-year-0d stallion Dy
Magnolia, dam Mischief with record OF Z:4Oi2,
was bought by W. II. Winkelbach, OF this CITY; FOR
Ss25. Emily r.. a brown mare eight years ga, by
Peacemaker, dam Jenny Lind. was bonghS DIV MI
enteen years old. by Clifton Pilot dam by Nam
brlnO Chief. was sold, with her yOnnR colt ~ IRON
sides for 1850, TO +. Smith, Of Lee. Mass Zalie,
bay mare six years old, by Peacemaker, dam star
Queen, a handsome driver, was bought by Mr.
Woodmansee for S475. Anna g.. a chestnut
mare by Cnosrocs, dam by Othe.lo, brought
Volunteer, dam Josie. by Eureka, WAS bought by
MIR. Woodmansee for Sl,O25. The same person
bought Picture, three-vPar-old OlacK my Dy IRON
sides. dam HeOise, for $40. Devity. black year
ling fy, with Smugger and RysdyEs Hambletonan
for grdDdsIrcs was bought By b. f. Tracy OF Brook
Ign, for $500. Loadstone, bay gearing colt by
Smuggler, dam Idaho was sold TO W. III. Wilson, of
Cynlhiana, KY. for 1925. Adelph, bay geding
seven years old, by Messenger Duroc, dam by Rys-
dyks Hambetonian. was sold to l.. G.. johnson,
Milwaukee. for $5I5. Two yearliDg FLIES by Harry
Clay excited some lively bidding Jenny Clay, dam
Norwood Belle. was bought by Robert McMillen,
Brownsville, Penn, for 800 The other, Rosa Clay.
dam Lady Winfield was sold to X. Z, IOunsbury, OF
New York, for 1900. Eliza Long, bay dlly FIVE
years old, by Mambrno Patchen. dam Eliza was
bought by Mr. Tracy for $3.50. Sonora lour-year-
old gray mare by Casslus M. Clay, jr., dam Medusa,
was the last animal sold. After sharp bidding be-
tween Il. Bates. of New York. aud h. smith. OF Lee,
Mass, she was purchased by the latter for 9ooO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-19
FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION.

SUDDEN DESTRUCTION OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER row
BOAT-SEVERAL LIVES LOST.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 18.-The tOwboat
John Means Of the st. Louis and Neworleans Transpor.
tation Company, the way TO st. Louis exploded her
boilers last evening" Just above osoeOla Arkansas ninety
miles up the river, and sunk out OF sight almost imme
datey. She carried a OF twenty-slx men, four Of
whom-JOhn Seals, pilot, deck-hand and
two fremen. Germans-are missing and supposed 10
be drowned Charles Purcell the pilot watch at the
time OF the accident blown into the river and had
leg broken; Thomas Cannon, deck-hand, had his skull
fractured; william X. Woodbridge, second cook, was
scalded the neck aud legs; Captain Mcclellan was
slightly bruised on the head.
When the boat sunk five bArges loaded with railroad
iron and block tin, which che towing, noAfed on
down the river. Captain Mcclellan and tile wounded
men were brought here this morning by the Belle of
Memphis.
Later Investigations of the disaster only show the
gross neglect OF the engineers OF the ialed steamer
Her boilers were In leaky condition since passing
VicksbuTg. Some repairs made here last Wedues-
day, bat the boilers still leaked. Her tow was very
heavy and at times almOzt impossible for her 10
stem the current Morris Fitzgerald IS the name OF
deckhand who missing IL Is impossible obtain the
names OF the two nremen When last John Seals
the pilot was standing Just over tho boiler when II ex
plodod.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-19
GDIpUs TYR1YNOs AT HAs;aRD

PREPARATIONS FOR THE PRESENTATION or rHE
PLAY IN THE ORIGINAL GREEK By TUE FACULTY
AND STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY.
TFRoA OCCASIONAL coRREsPoNDEST or ;aK TRIBUNE
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, March IT, Rshearsals
and other preparations for the performances Of tho
"Gdipus Tyraunus" Of sophocies, In active pro-
gress As has already been announced tho pay will be
given by the faculty and students OF Harvard In San
ders Theatre, Cambridge, on the EVENINGS OF May n.
10 and 90 The principal part that Of Gips Ia taken
by Mr.. George Riddle. instructor In elocuon IN the
Upiversy the other parts taken BY the students
follows; Jocasta opdycke 80 Priest Manning. '52;
Kreon, Narman 'sl; Coropheus. Mr.. Mecaggj LRae
Boy Master Charles Goodwin; 7etrestas, c. Guild, 81;
Messenger Roberts, 81; Servant Lane, 81 Professor
John Williams White has the general direction OF the
play and Professor John X Paine VIII have full charge
OF the orchestra and chorus.
The entire stage viii be occupied By the actors. The
present seats In the orchestra pic viii be removed
the altar TO be put in the centre OF tho floor aus
made vacant It aronnd this altar that tue dramatic
chorus perform their simple movements The musicians
WILDE placed In the middle of semciroular Enclosure
TO be formed by railing extending directly 10 mont Of
the balcony rail- aud ahont ten feet from t: the sup
Elementary will be situated at the two ends Of
this semicircle. The "a front Of Greek palace
and three doors Mr. Van Brunt. OF the firm Of Ware
Van Brunt Boston. the architects Of Memorial Hail. Is
The contract for making the costumes has not yet
been awarded but the WORK Wl PrSnaoy pe gone In
ranging these, the gentlemen having the matter In
charge have received great assistance from several
ladies In Cambridge and also from Mr.. Frank Miet OF
tine Art Museum. The dress OF Jocdsta Is especially
noticeable The whole representation Will follow the
tIque tradition far possible Great pains, bow.
ever have been taken 70 avoid anything ridiculous.
There will be no attempt 20 make the theatre appear
open to the heavens and likewise masks viii be dis
carded The object OF the ancient mask was 20 assist tue
adjustment OF the mantelpeee TO make the voice
sufficiently distinct In Sanders Theatre such ar
cement will be necessary.
lt has been rumored that the play would be repro
duced in NewYOrk and Washington but such Is not the
fact The presentation Of the play has been attended
with greater expense than anticipated, and the
additional expense necessary give il In these places
reDdera such action inexpedienL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-19
CIVIL NOTES.

John Cullen, an artist. recovered yesterday
Judgment for $50 In the Marine Court against Bryan
T. Mcswyny who he claimed, had employed him to paint
his picture Mr.. Mcswyny admitted the original con-
tract but says that he revoked the order before any
work had done upon painting. Mr. Cullen did
not remember the revocation and the jury thought that
as he had done the work he ought 70 be paid for It.
Alexander p. McCue died recently leaving q
will In which he dsposes Of his entire estate, amounting
to about sos 600 The income OF the estate, with the
exception Of small annuity Is given TO his wife during
life Upon the death Of the wife the part of
the property to 90 in equal shares to five Roman
Catholic institutions namely, st. Mary's Church, The
Church OF the Holy Redeemer the Church Of St. Rose Of
ST. Sima the Church Of the Mother OF Sorrows and st.
Mclael's MOOasry, ~ HODOken. Objections 10 the pro-
ROstern neees. ard Thomas Rely nephew OF the tes-
tatOr IL il claimed That tue will was not signed by the
deceased man. The Rev. Father Richard Brennan aud
owen j. Ward, tue subscribing wlneSses we're
examined yesterday and tesued TO its due execution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-19
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-Acting Assistant
Surgeon T. j. &. Maddox, u. g. A. has been ordered 10
proceed this city TO Governors Island, NewYork
Harbor aud IMPORT IN perSon TO the Commanding Gen
era OF the Department Of the East for assignment to
duty.
Second Lieutenant T. Carroll Mercer, United States
Marine Corps has been detached from the Marine Bar.
racks nj the Boston Navy Yard aud ordered duty
the Marine Bnrracks New York Navy Yard.
Lieutenant r. \. Houston has been ordered To exami-
nation for promotion. Pas ed Assistant Surgeon Samuel
H. Dickson the Naval Hospital nj Philadelphia; Com
mander George y. white has been detached from duty
as Inspector Of the Fourth Lighthouse District April
and ORDERED To settle hts ACT limits. Commander Fred
erick Ro from hs present duties and ordered In
snpctnr al the Fourth Lighthouse District April l.
IrStIAeueDant A. &. Krlton. United States Marine
League Island the 22d inst ana ordered 10 relieve
E,rsiI1eutenant r. Scott "a commander OF the Marine
Gulrd of the United States steamer Alaska, at Panama
Canaan George Brown has been detached from the
cor innd OF the United States steamer Alaska. Lieu
tenant. Commander Joseph T.. Craig, Leutenans Joseph
a Eaton and Harry N. Nancy Master William T..
seNal Chief Engineer James W Thompson, Jr., Passed
As~isant Engineers Albert W. Morley and II. L. SOssOn
Carpenter Gould NOrhrup, Sailmaker J. c. Chayaller
Eusgns " H. Venton and Rldgely Hunt. Cadet MIdship
men Daniel Meoefei. John A. mudd Leigh o. Garrett
and John g. Blsb Paymaser Charles Z. Guild from the
Aaska the reporting OF their relief are ordered ~
Passed Assistant Engineer Robert G. Taylor Is de-
tailed from the Norfolk Navy Yard, and placed wait
IN orders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-19
TIE rALE ALUMNI ASsOcIA1IoM

A LIVELY MEETING LAST NIGHT AT DELMoNIC0s-
MEMBERSHIP IN THE UNIV RsTTY CORPORATION
The Yale Alumni Association held its fifth
meeting the present at DelmonicOs last
night ana spent nearly three hours bust
temperance the association before devotng any
attention to the refreshments provided by the
The constitution Of the association amended
20 require seven days to the members OF the
nominations OF candidates for admission before election
by the Executive Committee and also to give the
same committee the power to eKpel members for cause
A series OF resolutions the death OF benjamin X
Phelps reported by a committee previously appointed
adopted.
discussion OF the coming election Of member OF the
University Corporation followed Mason Young, Of the
Faculty spoke OF the great need Of securing member
who would bring TO the position not only ability and
public standlng, but also a willingness to work. He
dcporcd necency Of the corporation as at present
constituted. with members scattered all over
the United States. and with tho administration
OF affairs peculiarly within their province
dPputCd To instructors.
Genera Joseph T. Jackson said that he could almost
wish thst there a way by winch mombers who wers
recreant their trust many OF the present corpora
ton certainly were could be expelled lie cont TASTED
tho laxity Of the hIaucill admlnsratOn OF lae WIN
the earnesness and skill displayed at Harvard ana
Prlncron and said that things bad 10 such pass
that even he was forced 10 question whether OF not he
ought to send his sons there
Ths outcome Of the discussion the adoption OF two
resolutions: the frst offered by the Rev g. s. Plumly,
pruyidug meeting previous 70 the time for
each annual nomination Of member OF sue corporation
free conversation on tho subject take place and the
TED on University repOrtat the neXtreguar meeting
OF association what In ts Judgment, are the proper
add 10 the report the Of one or more persons
whom they recommend for nomination. The com
Y,ord EdWard q Delava - Alexander H. CIapp Thomas
NJ North and William Il. Ross
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-19
NOMINATIONS.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-The President
aep, the following nominations 70 tue Senate to-day:
julius Hanover 70 be Collector Of Customs for the Dis
JoSph Hint to 10 Collector Of Customs for tho district OF
Philip Dopper Collector Of Internal Revenue for the
tseorg. ~ Sarbuck OF NewYOrk 10 be Supervising In.
snectoT OF steam Vessels for tue lila District
Jstnasers-C hauncoy II rrs a. Elizabeth N J Francis
a. Parke At COatssVe Penn. William H. Baker at Bristol
penn lanes HRzeltOn Penn. Edwin H. AgneW AZ
Newcastle Penn. James T. Sherman ct MonOminee Mtoh
Robert ~ Ffske Helena Montana Territory; Robert e.
taren Al Marsh H. Texas Joseph r. Wilkinson at Sidney
Ohio; John MaRaw at C0shocon Ohio James A. Anldman
~ Jndanapos lnd W. l.. Harvey NJ Minneapolis Kansas.
l. Best be- Colonel. LIST ARTILLERY cap
TAIN Iorenzo Lorraine Sd Artillery TO DO Major. LIST Artillery
rst Lieutenant frank W. Hess, 81 ARTILLERY To be Captain,
I'd Artillery second Lieutenant John r. Williams 81 Aru,
lew m be- FIRST Lieutenant 81 Artillery; LouienanO Colonel
IoSn Brannan LIST Artillery 20 Do Colonel 4th Artillery
indmond Tuly lao First Lieutenant etc. 70 be FIRST Lieu
tenant of Infantry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-19
WATER METRES IN FLAT HOUSES.

Allan Campbell, as Commissioner of Public
Works ordered supply OF CrOton water to NC cut of
from apartment house at Ffth-ave and Fntysecond-
st. because the refused to put water metre upon
the service pipe his expense. The house Occu
pied by ten families and supplied with steam boil
purpose Of supplying TO operate one
more elevators Charles Pury and Others. executors
OF the OF the house, began action in the Court
OF Common Pleas restrain Mr. Campbell from cutting
OF the water supply The tried bpfore Judge
Van Special Term, VINO yesterday banded down
a decision In which he holds that Mr.. Campbell had no
authority do the net complained Of and grants in
junction against s continuance. Judge Van Brunt
that The in question beyond doubt tenement
house" no difference IN tue eye ~ the law
M 20 OF house whether Its occupants
10 a month 1900. IL IL also equally beyond doubt
that n house is a private dwelling and that
tie law OF 1871 takes away from the Commissioner OF
Public Works the To put water metres Into private
houses at the expense Of the owners Mr. Campbe had
exceeded his authority. g. II. shannon and E. f. Bull
ard appeared Tor Mr.. Purdy, and d. j. Dean and f. IL.
Lacombe for Mr.. Campbell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-19
APPLAUDlNG ASSASSINATION.

MEETING OF SOCIALISTS AND NIIIIIIsTs IN GERMANIA
HALL
The Socialists and Nihllists of New-York held an
other mass-meetng Thursday night to express SYM
pathy with their political friends in Russia and to
rejoice over the ASSASSINATION Of tho Car. Long
before 8 o'clock Germania Hall in the Boyery
began filing with an Eager crowd, among whom
were many women, and by the time the first
speaker. DR.. DOnai, took tho platform fully 900
persons were present. Dr. Donai's speech was in the
main apology of the course adopted by the Mill
lists IN Russia, and more especially for the Cars as
sassinatlon, which last be termed an execution by
popular justice. An assassin, he said seldom If ever
exposes himself to the danger of being arrested; he
lies in wait for his victim aud dispatches him from
behind; his motives neyer unselfsh and
laudable, but criminal In the extr sme. But the
NIhlists did not take Alexander II. ~ SURPRISE
s. T. Schevitch, editor of The Volks ZeitaaG, was
then introduced His first words, in German. were
Fell0w-citizenH, came to speak OF a death, but
must now first speak Of resurrection. All re-
member that year ago the papers were filled with
accounts of the demise of Nicholas Internationally
that great andnoble patroton the gteppes otSbera.
have just learned from an lunquestionable source
turer has received his just one, this elevated soul
still exists, shedding its lnstre around and bright
euing the hearts Of the unhappy beings which on
compass IT.
The burst of applause that followed this announce
mont was indesorlbable. II reyerberated through
out the entire building and madethe raftcs OF tho