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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
Encounter with Tramps.

LANCASTER, Pa, Sept. 26.-Two
tramps boarded a freight train on
the Pennsylvania Railroad at Mari
eta last evening, and, climbing over
the tops of cars, met a brakeman and
Railroad Policeman Bergen, of Phila-
delphia. Drawing pistols the tramps
ordered the two men to throw up
their hands, which they did. I'M
mediately afterward the officer and
brakeman, catching the tramps off
their guard, grappled with them,
and seeing that they were being
worsted one of the tramps jumped
off the train and escaped. Officer
Bergen fired at the remaining one
who, putting his hand to his body,
fell from the train, apparently
wounded. The train, which was
running rapidly at the time, was
stopped, as soon as possible, but
nothing could be seen of the tramp.
Their object is believed to have been
robbery.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
Train Robbers.

Fort WAYNE, September 2S,-The
express car of the Pacific Express
Company on the Eel river branch
of the Wabash St. Louis and Pacific
Railroad bound west when near Peru
Ind early this morning was broken
into by three masked men who
bound and gagged the express mes
senger, Bert Loomis and robbed the
safe besides taking all the other val
uables in the car.
CINCINNATI, September 28.-A spe-
cial dispatch to the Commercial Ga
zette says that the amount stolen
was $1,000, and that the robbers en-
tered the express car from a passen-
ger car, passed through the door
which was not locked bound and
gagged the messenger took the mon
ey and went out the same way lock
ing the door behind them. This
took place near Laketon and the
car was not opened until the train
reached Peru when Loomis was
found insensible.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
Suicide of a Trump.


HUNTINGDON, September 27.-An
unknown tramp, having the initials
III. W" marked on his shirt, was
found hanging from a tree this morn
ing by lady, a short distance east
of this city Nothing was found on
his person that would lead to his
Identification. He was doubtless of
German decent, five feet six inches
tall. apparently about fifty years of
age, wore long, dark whiskers, and
was clad in tattered jeans. A Coro-
ners jury was impanelled and a yer-
dict OF premedtated suicide render
ed. His remains were inferred in
the Potter's field to-day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
Gov. Berry's New Clothes.

LOUISVILLE, Sept. 26.-Governor
Berry and nearly three hundred citi,
zens of Arkansas attended the expo
sition to-day. The ceremonies of
their formal reception were full inter-
est. Forty-four hours before, at a
place 500 miles away, bale of cot
ton had been picked from the fields
and at once sent 10 the exposition.
The cotton was cleaned. ginned,
carded, spun, colcred. woven, cut
into a suit of clothing, made up, and
this afternoon the Mayor of Louis
viile presented the suit Of Governor
Berry, who tonight wore it to the
exhibition.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

ACCORDING to the Democratic
creed, it is constitutional for Dem
ocratic Governor and Legislators to
waste the peoples money in des-
perate attempt to gerrymander the
State so as TO insure the choice of a
Democratic Senator to succeed Mr..
Cameron, and it is horribly uncon-
stitutional for Republican Legisla-
tors toresolutely oppose such action.
'Tis but a few years since, that
this same Democratic creed taught
that it was unconstitutional to &C.,
cree State' to procure soldiers by
draft, to issue paper money, or to do
a score of other things necessary to
prevent the overthrow of the Union
by armed traitors. Each individual
Democrat assumes personal custody
of the Constitution like ''Old Hick-
ory," interprets it to suit himself,and
never fails to raise a disconsolate
howl if you dare to differ with him,
The last and invariable resort of a
Democratic rogue, is to invoke the
Constitution as shield for his kna-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
Fayette Couty's Centennial.

UNIoNTowN, September 26.-The
centennial anniversary of the organ
ization of Fayette county. was cele-
brated here to-day, an immense con-
course of people being present. f.
2. 0liphant, of Washington City,
was president Of the meeting, which
was held in the Opera House. Dan
iel Kaine made the address on the
civil and legal history of the county,
and Rev. w. F. Hamilton, of Wash
ington, Ba., the address on its relig-
ious history. The town is handsome
ly decorated and a great display of
fire works is going on tonight. The
county fair is also in progress.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
sad Story.

WATERBURY. September 27.-Jno.
Calvin aud wife were arrested last
night for drunkenness. The husband
in desperation cut his throat with q
razor. DING from the effects Of the
would. His wife was sent to jail for
sixty days. The case is sad one.
The husband having tried in vain to
win back his wife from intemper.
ance, finally ioined her in life Of
dissipation, with the above sad re-
sult
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

IL any Republican thinks of stay
ing away from the elsction, or OF
scratching his ticket. let him remem-
Der that lukewarmness and scratch
ing gave us the present Democratic
Administration and Legislature,
which is devouring the peoples sub.
stance, as did the locusts in Egypt
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
MARYLAND Repuplican Convention

BALTIMORE, September 27.-The
Republican State Convention to
nominate candidates. tor Governor
Controller and Attorney General.
met to-day in Masonic Temple. Af.
ter the usual preliminaries, Hart Is.
Halton, Of Baltimore county. was
nominated for Governor by acclama-
ton. amid much ENTHUSIASM and
cheering. DIR. Washington Smith.
OF dorchester, was nominated for
Controller, and b. Stockett Matthews
for Attorney General. after Edward
Stake and Francis Kriller bad de-
clined.
Hon. Hart B. Halton. who vas
nominated for Governor, is a pros.
porous farmer and member elect 10
the next Congress from the Fifth
district. At the election last fall his
majority over Chapman, Democrat,
was 1,536. Two years before Chap
mans majority over his Republican
opponent was 1,7S6.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
Seventy Lives Lost.

New YORK, Sept. 26.-The steam
ship City of Alexandria, which ar.
rived here from Havana TODAY,
brings news of a terrible hurricane at
Nassau on the Sth instant. The
storm broke at about l o'clock on
that day. All the wharf property of
the city was destroyed, as well as
the Sponge Exchange and the mar
ket. About 100 frame buildings
were blown down. More than 100
vessels were lost alone in the harbor
of Nassau and many more shared the
same fate at the neighboring island.
The onlv vessels in the harbor of
Nassau that escaped destruction were
Her Majesty's surveying vessels
Sparrow Hawk and Richmond.
About seventy lives were lost.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

DEMOCRATIC politicians Who i'm
agine they catch distant glimpses OF
the promised land Of power and
spoils, are quietly trying to persuade
highty-tiety Republican voters tha,
a scheme is a-foot among beligerxn,
members of the party, to scratch
Niles or Livsey, according to last
years divisions or sympathies. II
one years taste of Democratic Re-
form was not enough to satisfy any
kind Of Republican for a political
life time, there nRight be chance for
this nice little scheme to succeed
outwith the knowledge that last years
folly is daily costing US s3,09G, the
dolly OF dividing our vote is not
likely to be repeated.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
A Priest at a Prize Fight.

OTTAWA, September 27.-On Mon
day last, just as two Frenchmen
Larie and LaChapelle, had toed the
mark for a prize fight at st. Mary's
Lake the parish priest drove up and
pushing through the crowd of 100
spectators ordered the fight stopped
on pain of accommodation to all
present. After vigorous protests
the pugilists and their friends yield
ed and the crowd dispersed. Com
plications arising out of insults to
the priest, resulted in a fight of
twenty five minutes between two
men named Martin and Armand on
the following night.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
Suicide of = sH.Teeks Bride.

CoNNELIsvIILE September 30.-A
suicide was committed near
Mil Run small village about four
teen Tiles from this place yesterday
morning. Mrs. Henry Kooser who
had been married but about six
weeks shot herself through the heart
killing herself Instantly. No cause
can be discovered for the terrible
deed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
Nyaeyio,,s shooting.

CLIFTON. September 29.-The dead
remains OF John Cochran, IL years
old, have been found in a room at
his home near here, with load of
shot in ihe3,. There is mystery
surrounding his death. One report
says that he was in the room with
his brother Charles and they became
involved in a quarrel, during which
the gun vas discharged. The pre-
Waking impression is that the shoot
ing was accidental. Noarrests have
been made.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
Heavy Failure I'm Huntingdon.

HUNTINGTON, Pa, Sept. 2S.-The
Huntingdon Car & Car-wheel Works,
Blain Bros, proprietors, failed.
Judgment was entered last evening
by the bank for $4,000. Other
claims will increase the liabilities to
100000. The assets are estimated
at 100000 Four hundred employ
es, who have not been paid for two
months, will be thrown out of work.
Efforts will be madeto tide over the
SO that work can be
resumed on Monday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
Forest Fires.

SANTA CRUZ, September 26.-The
heavy fires raging in the forests
and ranches above here have already
done terrible damage. A dispatch
from Davenport's landing states that
the entire country is in flames. One
hundred and forty men have gone
hence to aid in tie endeavor to ar
rest the progress of the flames. The
Santa Cruz Water Company have
fifty men fighting the fire. The latest
accounts report the fire within five
miles of here, and owing to the ra-
pidity with which it has spread fears
are entertained for the safety of this
CITY.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
Horrible Tragedy.

CINCINNATI, September 2S.-Yes-
terday at Blue Lick Springs, Ky.
while three brothers Sam G., VIM.
O.. and Thomas Rogers tax
ing depositions in the case of con-
tents of their fathers will Sam G.,
thinking his brothers were about to
draw their weapons quickly drew
his revolver and shot Thomas
through then head and William in
the abdomen. Both were reported
dying last night. Sam is President
Of the Farmers Bank of Carlysle,
Ky. William is a st. Louis lawyer,
and Thomas is a farmer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

GENERAL BUTLER has received the
nomination for Governor of both the
Greenback and the Democratic Con-
ventions of Massachusetts,. Touch.
ing his nomination by the Green.
hackers, the Philadelphia Record
(Dem.,) says that ''the nomination
of General Butler as the Greenback K
candidate for Governor of Massa.
chusetts is an awkward circumstance
but We suppose a man in his pecul.
lar situation is bound to shake hands
with every political polecat that
sidles up to him."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
Killed IN a Sham Battle.

KANSAS CITY, September 27.-At
Maryyille. Missouri, yesterday, the
second day of the Soldiers Reunion
of Southwest Iowa and Northwest
Missouri, a sham battle was fought,
during which Captain p. Archers
company charged a battery, sup
posing that the guns were unloaded.
Unfortunately one was haded, and
private John Small, of Pickering,
forged ahead Oh the line just as the
gun was discharged. The wad pass
ed through his body, and his right
arm and shoulder were torn off. He
died last evening.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
The Earthquakes.

ROME, SEPTEMBER 26.-The official
report OF the fatalities from the earth
quake On the Island of Ischia, states
that l $50 persons were killed and
314 injured.
LosDoN, September 26-Advices
from, Colombo, Ceylon, state that the
recent earthquake in Java caused a
sudden subslleuce of the sea of Co
lombo of fifteen feet. Several yes
sells hr''ke from their moorings. but
no otner damage was reported.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
Could Not lift a Pound.

The above are the words of Mrs. Harriet Baily
of Putnam. Conn. She writes May 3, 1883 4"
have been troubled with kidney and liver dis
e ase for two years. l suffered severely In the
back and lOins. Before taking your wonderful
medicine, Hunts Remedy, 1 could not lift a
pound. Amer giving it a fair trial began TO i'm
prove, and can truly say it was 'Godsend to
me, as | am now able TO do my household work
and onJoy the best of health. l have recon-
mended Hunts remedy to two Of my neighbors,
who have have been greatly benefited by it. This
letter l send voluntarily, with the hope that it
may be the means of inducing some sfierer to use
Hunts Remedy, and be cured as l have BEEN
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
Indians Starving.

HELENA, September Ex-senator
Vest and Delegate McGinnis have
arrived at Fort Benton from the
Blackfoot agency, where they held o
satisfactory council with the Piegans,
who agree to cede to the Govern
ment large tract of land on the
eastern side ftheir reservation. The
chiefs ask the Government to give
them cattle and farming implements
as they are starving since the buffalo
disappeared.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
Glass Ballot Boxes.

PIrrsBURG, September 26.-The
Legislature of Colorado last winter
passed a law providing that glass
boxes or jars, enclosed in a frame
work of wood, containing three diff
ferent Yale locks, should be provid-
ed at all the polling places. The con-
tract for manufacturing the boxes
was awarded the firm of Atterbury
& Co., of this city, and already over
1000 of the boxes have been shipped
to their destination in all parts of
Colorado to be utilized at the cleo
ton in November next.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

THE only, doubt Of sweeping
Republican victory in this State, is
caused by the fact that this is an OF
wear. and that there may not be a
full vote polled. Every good Repub-
lican should make it a point to speak
a good word for our State and Coun-
ty ticket, and urge the voters to turn
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

The colored convention, which
met at Louisville last week, favored
placing colored man on the Repub-
ican National ticket next year.
They declared that a ticket compos-
ed of Lincoln and Bruce. would
sweep every Southern State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
Old Mumnies.

The schooner Kodiac. from the
North, brought down to San Fran
cisco four Alaskan mummies, which
are supposed TO be at least three CEN
turies old. They are in an elegant
state of preservation. They are SIM
liar to those sent to the Smithsonian
Institution some years ago, and are
intended for the Berlin Museum.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

BETWEEN September 18th and last
Saturday, the 29th, the Postoffice
Department issued l02,605,O00 new
two-cent stamps to begin business
with on Monday last, when the re-
duced rate of postage went into op-
erafion
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
THE CORRECT FIGURES.

The Democratic papers are circu-
lating a statement from the Harris
burg Patriot, that the legislative ses-
sion of 1881 cost s655,017, while the
regular and extra session of 1883 is
costing only s756,000, or some $780,
600 less. This statement is simply
untrue. The following are the exact
figures of the cost of the regular ses-
sion of 1881 and that of 1888:
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
Burned to Death.

PITTsBURG, Sept. 23.-A destruc-
tive conhagratlon, attended with loss
of one life and the cremation ofthree
valuable race horses, occurred on the
exposition grounds tonight. Prep
arations had been for a grand pyro.
technic display tomorrow night, and
several hundred dollars worth OF
fireworks intended for use were stor-
ed in one of the outbuildings adjoin-
ing a long row of stables. Tonight,
about 8 o'clock, people living in the
vicinity of the Exposition grounds
were startled by several explosions,
and almost Immediately flames were
seen issuing from the buildings
wherein were stored the fireworks.
An alarm was quickly sent out,
and in a few minutes the entire fire
department was on the grounds.
The buildings being frame, their eff
forts was of no avail, and in a short
time the structure, together with 900
feet of stabling, were in ashes. In
the latter were many noted racers,
drawn here 10y the exposition races,
which begin on Tuesday. All but
three were rescued. Those which
were burned were Maud R, owned
by J. S. Duston, Boston, and valued
at $4,000; Polka Dot, entered by W.
J. Small, valued at $1,000, and Kal.
amazoo, a green horse. the property
of Duston, who paid 81, 900 for it only
last week.
A boy named Rodgers, OF Kalama.
zoo, who was sleeping in the stable
occupied by Polka Dot, was burned
to crisp. The fire created much
excitement, and, happening about
the time churches were letting out
thousands were drawn to the scene
The loss to the Exposition Society
will exceed $1,000, on which there is
an insurance of $4,000.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

THE School Commissioners OF
Georgia report that the negroes in
that State pay more in school taxes
than is spent in the education OF
their children. This looks as if the
white children of that State were be-
ing educated at the expense of the
despised negroes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
COST OF REGULAR SESSION. 1883.

The following is an accurate state
ment ofthe per diem cost of the ex-
ira session Two hundred and fifty
Senators and Members, s2510; clerks,
officers, employees and pages, s419;
contingent expenses, both Houses,
s62; Legislative Record, $40; other
printing and stationery, so; mile
age and money, in lieu of stationery
for Senators and Members, s24 gas
and incidentals, s17 total per diem,
1906. This makes the total cost up
to and including to-day, (Wednes-
day, September 26th), s340,560,
while the cost of the two sessions of
this year is sS67, ,992, or s296,06l
more than the session of 1881. Add
3,096 to each succeeding day and
you will keep in mind the cost of
Pattison's folly.-Deldaoare County
american.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

THE scribes are poking a great deal
of fun at our do-nothing Legislature,
but it is not joking matter to the
tax payers, who will have to foot the
bills, at the rate of s3,096 for every
day the Democrats hold that body
together.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

THIS is the one hundred and nine
teenth day of the extra session, at a
daily expense of s3096, making so
far a total of s36S,424, which the
people have to pay for the luxury OF
Democratic Reform.
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REPUBLICAN STATE TlckET.

REPUBLICAN, STATE fIcKET.
FOR STATE TREASURER
WILLIAM LIVSEI. Allegheny 20.
FOR AUDITOR GENERAL:
JEROME B. NILES, Tioga County.
REPUBLICAN, tourTY TICKET.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY
F. w. BIESECKER, Somerset Bor.
FOR POOR HOUSE DIRECTOR:
REUBEN WOY, Somerset Bor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

THE Republican State Convention
of New York was held last week and
was entirely harmonious. All past
differences were buried, and the
present State officers were unani.
mously renominated.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

REPUBLICAN State Conventions
were held last week in Massachus-
etts New York and New Jersey.
In all of them President Arthur was
warmly endorsed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

THE New York Tribune graciouslv
admits that the gratifying change in
the Republican party is due ''in part
TO the judicious course of President
Arthur" The Tribune has large
amends to make for its former I'M
gracious acts toward the President.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

THE American flag, draped in
mourning, was displayed for ten
days over the United States Legation
in Paris in honor of the late Judge
Black.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

THE Agricultural Department OF
Kansas places the yield of corn at
over 2O6,OO0,OO0 bushels, which is
100000 bushels more than last
war
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

IT has cost the people of this State
over 100000 to find out what Dem
ocratic Reform means, as illustrated
by Governor Pattison and Demo
cratic Legislature.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

THE new law reducing postage
went into effect on Monday. A letter
can now be sent anywhere In the
United States for two cents.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

THE editor of the Lancaster Inqttr-
er has read somewhere of a satisfy
ing preacher" who was kept on hand
to satisfy any congregation which
became discontented and wanted to
change their pastor. In such case
the satisfying preacher was sent to
occupy the pulpit for few weeks
and his performance was usually so
atrocious that the congregation in a
short time prayed for the return OF
their regular minister, and were
forever thereafter completely salts
fed with him.
This little story is very applica-
bic to the present condition of the
Republican party. 1t became dis
contented and wanted change. A
satisfying Governor has been occu-
pying the political pulpit for the
past nine months, and so atrocious
has been his performance that the
congregation is praying Justify for
the return of the regular minister,
and is willing to give bonds to be
forever hereafter content with the
experiment they have made.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03

Now that General Butler is again
a saint in the Democratic church,
has been nominated for Governor,
and is the probable Democratic can
didate for President, it is laughable
to note how very respectfully Dem
ocratic editors speak Of Governor"
and General" Butler, and then to
remember how a few years since,
these same editors habitually styled
him old "Cockeye," or the "Beast," F"
or Spoon thief" and cracked witty
Jokes over the Dutch Gap canal.
Some people banker after a diet Of
ornw
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-03
Monday, October 10, 1883,

NOTICE is hereby given to all the Justices Ofthe
Peace, the Coroner and Constables within the
said County of Somerset, that they be then and
there In their proper persons with their rolls
Ords, inquisitiOns, examinations and other remem
brances, TO do those things which to their offices
and in that behalf appertain TO be done; aud also
they who viii prosecute against the prisoners that
are or shall be in the Jail OF Somerset county to be
then and there 10 prosecute against them as shall
be Just.
JOHN J. SPANGLER,
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HgUsiC SCHOLARS WANTED.


Having given " my music classes in Coppells.
Vile and Dunbar, will give lessons on the piano
and organ In Somefset and vicinity the ensuing
year, commencing october sth.
aug2s ELLA sCHELL.
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FOR POOR HOUSE DIRECTOR:
REUBEN WOY, Somerset Bor.