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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-04-23
A DMINIsTRATOR's NOTICE.

Estate Of William n, Coleman, late of Brothers
valley Twp. Somerset o., Pa, decd
Letters Of administration on the above estat
having been granted to the undersigned by the
proper authority. notice Is hereby given 20 all
persons indebted 10 said estate TO make in nedi-
ate payment, and those having claiyss against the
same will present them duly authenticated for
settlement on Saturday, tse 81 day Of May,
lss4, at the late residsnSs OF deceased.
ID. !. BEUBAKER,
marS AdmipiuYatoY
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A. II. Ferner x Bro, have just added to
their large stock of mems fine shoes the noted
English Waukenfast.
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ADVERTISED LETTERs.-The following let
tiers remaining in the postotfice at Somerset.
Pa, will be sent To the Dead Letter Office if
not called for before Nav 3, 1854
Archers James Canuell. James y. Den
man. Harry Fecy. James E. Fargo, Jas. (;
Groppel, P. II ; Hunter, Harry c.. Lud-
wick, Rev L. McGoath, Wallace; Miller,
Mrs. Mary Meyers. Mrs. Mary A.; Skile
Henry, and Smith Matt; White, Lizzie;
Postals-Husted. Samuel Ludwick. Miss
r. Penrod. Miss Minnie; Summers. Ed
Sacho, Joseph Watson, Andrew.
A.C. DAVIS, p NJ.
Somerset, Pa. March 10. 1884
GRASS SEEDS AND 0ATs.-ln stock. another
shipment clover, timothy and German Mil
let, direct from Chicago. Also, car load
best western white oats for seed.
Cook & BEERiTs.
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Mrs. VI. NJ. TREDwELL.

Before you buy your spring goods come
and see how cheap you can buy goods from
me, Mrs A. +. Uni.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-04-23

Don't forget this. When you want wall
paper. J. b. Snyder will trim it foryou free
of charge.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-04-23

Mr.. W. J. Higginbotham, formerly Of
Fayette county, last week purchased the
Glade House from Mr. Josiah Brant. The
consideration for the real estate and person.
al property. we are informed, was SIG 500
Mr. Hisginbotham took possession Monday
morning. He proposes TO make a number
of Improvements about the premises and will
endeavor to maintain the high standard of
excellence that the hotel had acquired un-
der the management of Mr. Brant.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS


We arp authorized to announce the following
named zestlemen as candidates for the various
Offices sisignated. at the Republican Primary
Eiectioc. to be held On Saturday, June 2sth 1854
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Me>sr>. Good and Zimmerman had their
sale of Virginia horses, as advertised in the
HERALp, in the Diamond, saturday after
noon. There was a large crowd Of people
present from all sections of the county, and
the bidding was very spirited. Mr.. John \
Waiter was the auctioneer. which may ac-
count for the good prices paid. He informs
us that the twelve horses sold brought So,
275 30. an average Of SIo9, G2t each
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r-.e and varied stock OF sundey
r..rs. cards and chrOmos, and
Wall Texts for Sunday Schools,
..-- Book Store.
.lII vino is probably the largest
shoe dealer iu Somerset county,
...rh ha-ed his new spring stock, the
...- Ir. ualt 10 town, aid which he
r bottom prices.
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sweet Potatoes for sale at Keller q
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Aa'is, HassAcks. &C. in all the
oe seen in the carpet room of. b.
National Republican., 1884-02-26
New York Plays and Players.
TrnlI Ty,nss


One OF the most striking features of the present
drama is the revival of play performed in
London nearly two centuries ago. "The Country
Girl" to which refer, was written by Wycherly,
and was first played in 1915 II has been partially
modernized at Days theater and is highly popu-
lar. That some of the female stars are making
money is evident from the fact that Nine. Nilsson
is taxed for $4,000 worth of real estate in this
city. Mrs, Langtry also owns property here and
will probably increase her purchases. Play wri.
tiers also make occasional hits, and J. II. Haverly
has sold his interest in the "silver King for sl5,
0OO Harry Hawk, the comedian, has recently
bought property in Minneapolis to the extent OF
Sl4OO0. The failure Of the Metropolitan opera
house tat least in pecuniary point of view gives
one an idea of the risks of an expensive establish
ment. Abbey has paid s53,OOO rent, yet it is q
losing investment for tho shareholders. On the
other hand Abbey has lost money as q manager,
and new tenant will be wanted, 1t is now said
that Abbey has In view a scheme for the greatest
combination of stars in the country. He never
does anything by halves, and II his plans be car
ried out 1t will, doubt, be one of the most bril-
liant dramatic displays ever witnessed in America.
National Republican., 1884-02-26
More Than Enough,

1t is said that DR.. Collins brother of the
late Jerome ]. Collins, correspondent of the
New York Herald with the Jeanette expe-
dition, has come to Washington to ask con-
gress to order another investigation into the
circumstances attending his brothers death.
Whatever may be DR.. Collinss opinions and
feelings about the relations between his de-
ceased brother and Commander DE Long and
about the efforts made by Engineer Melville
to rescue De Longs party, no good purpose
can be served by going over the controversy
again. The investigation made by the naval
board of inquiry was full, free, and fair, and
tho people of the country were entirely salts
fed with the conclusions reached.
Congress cannot undertake to settle private
disputes, or even to assuage private grief,
when the public interests are not involved
The secretary of tho navy was justified in
ordering an investigation into the Jeanette
expedition because the honor, skill, courage
and humanity of a naval officer were in
volved. DIR. Collins had abundant opportu
nifty to submit to tho naval board all thC
evidence in his possession touching the cir
cumstances of his brothers. death. All tht
facts were as well known then as they arr
now. 1t is no disrespect to Dr. Collins u
say that he presented nothing, either to the
board or to the public through the medium
of the newspapers, that would have justified
a word of censure either upon Commands
De Long or Engineer Melville.
A committee of congress would have to rel!
upon precisely the same witnesses that an
p cared before the naval court, the testimon.
would be the same, and tho same conclusion
would follow, as matter of course. 1t woul
be waste of time and money to go over tn
old story again. The only thing that throw
the smallest CLEAN Of glory upon the Jear
nette expedition is the heroism of the me
who made their escape from the ill-fated shiI
1t is not in the power of DR.. Collins
fasten the charge of cruelty or cowardic
either upon the living or the dead. 1t woul
be better for him to cherish the memory
whatever was noble and heroic in the condu'
of his brother rather than 10 continue acOI
National Republican., 1884-02-26

The debate in the house on the bill
to prevent the spread of the cattle plague has
given sundry democrats of the old state rights
school an opportunity to air their views
These gentlemen must be credited with en-
tire honesty and sincerity in their opposition
to the bill, for it involves an appropriation,
and if it passes every state brought under its
operation will get share. In holding out for
the old doctrine they are turning their backs
on an appropriation. Mr.. John S. Wise ridi-
culed the sticlrlers for state rights in the fol.
lowing fashion:
T. for one stand here and say that am heartily
weary of seeing this little bantam chicken, state
rights, pitted against the heavy, rose combed
game cock, the union, for he IS knocked into
smithereens every time, [Laughter.l My father
once said that Virginia had neglected her material
Interests, and dwelt entirely upon distractions
until her people, instead Of feeding her cattle on
thousand hills, were compelled to chase the
stump-taied steer through the sedye patch to get
q tough beefsteat. [Groat laughter No sadder
truth was ever told about her, although It was
ludicrously put
National Republican., 1884-02-26

up the bill very strongly from what they
tymel business standpoint!
another dodge to hold together those mem
bers who are regarded as lukewarm on the
bonded extension question is the distribution
of choice old stock whisky in fve-gallon
packages. Now, while,T am from what might
be termed temperance district, could ap-
preciate little attention of that sort; aud
while 1 should, of course vote against any
extension of time, If 1 had one
Of those demijohns 1 would have
done so reRretfully, and from
serious sense of duty only. As ii is, am
fed on pamphlets made up Of dry statistics
and windy argument from the ex-commis-
soner of internal revenue"
"will the house pass the billH" asked the
Avenue Man.
"A yea and nay vote will bo little tough
on many who are disposed to favor the pro-
ject, and tho prospects of the bill becoming q
law arc not very bright"
National Republican., 1884-02-26
Mr.. BLAND, father of the standard silver

Mr.. BLAND, father of the standard silver
dollar and non-ciroulating silver currency,
is determined that the mints of the country
shall continue to turn out two millions of the
inert coins per month. They drop by the
force of gravity into the treasury vaults, and
remain there as incapable of motion as if
they were in their original form of bullion
bars. And yet Mr.. Bland is so enamored of
the silver.packing process that he opposes
the redemption of the trade dollars unless
they are to be added to the two millions of
standard dollars that are now slowed away
every month.
National Republican., 1884-02-26

The communication from "E. J.. S." in
another column, is timely and should engage
the considerate attention of congress. Pen.
soning tho men who saved the union, and
lost limbs and health in doing so, is one
thing. Pensioning men for slave hunting
and stealing the lands of friendly Indians is
another. Every instinct of patriotism and
gratitude approves the provision the
peoplo of the north were a unit in making
for the manned and disabled veterans OF the
late war. The proposition to elevate the
survivors of the so-called Creek war-or
disturbances-of 1856 to an equality with
the pensioners of the war for the suppression
Of the rebellion is insulting to every union
soldier. II was bold robbery of the
friendly Creeks, executed in violation
of solemn treaty of the United
states, and in defiance of its authority. To
propose to pension the men who by force and
arms drove a friendly people from the lands
guaranteed them bg the government, and
then paroelled the proceeds Of the robbery
National Republican., 1884-02-26
A Malicious Cut.
Chicd1o NeUs,


It occurs to us that before wo attempt to intro
duce the American hog into foreign countries 1t
would be clever idea TO get the foreign hog out
of American politics. II there is more iutolera-
BILE nuisance than the foreigner who comes to this
country for the purpose of reforming our institu-
tlons and running our government we have so far
failed to discover him. We have observed that
when foreigner once gets foothold in our poll.
ties he does his prettiest to bring the very spirit
and principles OF our republic into disrepute.
We cannot recall one imported statesma n who
has not on all occasions proved a thorn in the
flesh and stumbling block in the way of na.
tonal progress. The imported statesman is al
ways man with grievance, and under his per-
nicious influence this government would, If not
restrained, speedily become an Ishmaelite among
the nations of the earth. We have no use fol
that kind of craftsmanship whose sole ambition
is 10 get even with somebody or something, and
we OBJECT to this country's being utilized as 9
means for paying of old grudges or avenginG
personal grievances.
National Republican., 1884-02-26

full and sharp notioo by her pathetic
rendition of Leonie In the comedietta
which preceded the main play. AS
Mrs. Graham Miss Rose Sakor was as excel
lent as she had been as the Countess In
Loves Device" The Mrs. Joseph Sharpe
of Mrs. Edmund Phelps was tho typical
mother-in.law of the dramatist aud para
graphist, and was photograph from life. Tho
many excellent details which go to make up
such a character were brought forward with
sufficient but not undue prominence, until
the audience sympathized while they laughed
at Mr., Gordon's perplexities. The rest of the
company merit as warm commendation as
we have applied to the members specified.
To sum up, the London company is COM
posed of artists whose acting last night
justifes the high claims that have been put
forth in their behalf. From the star down
intelligence and artistic excellence are to be
prelicated of them. There is noticeable
absence Of exaggeration. even In the case of
Parker, where the temptation to overact is
well nigh irresistible, but isalways subdued by
Miss Rorke's cultivated taste. The audience
which was both fashionable and critical
manifested an intelligent appreciation Of the
mcrits Of tho company in a manner as Aatter-
ing as 1t was demonstrative.
Tonight "Love's Device " and the Great
Divorce Case" will be repeated.
PROF. FAELTEN's PIANO RECITALs.
Prof Carl Faelten will begin q series of
piano recitals at Marini's hall on March O.,
repeated March 10 and II at tho same place.
The first recital will comprise a Fantasia
ChromHtica Fuga in d minor, from ]. Sch
Bach the Sonata Appassionata in + minor
op. 81, Beethoven tho Sonata in b minor,
Liszt, dedicated to II. Schumanu, and seloc-
tions from Chopin. Seats can be obtained on
and after tomorrow.
National Republican., 1884-02-26
lie StIlI CaYorta.

NelD YORK. Commercial Advertiser.
The reason for Mr.. Sprlnger's mysterious silence
for the last few weeks is about to be explained.
He fell into a mares nest, which he examined as
scientifically as the Plckwick club did their
amazing archaeological discovery, and now. in
stigated by that examination. the devil. Mr.. Dor
sey, or some one of the same crowd, he has been
induced to demand some mysterious records of
republican rascality Of such horrible complexion
that the original star route prosecutors have never
dared mention them among themselves above a
whisper, At least, this is what Mr. sprngers in.
stgator tells him, and that gentleman, who still
appears to be us fresh as when he wore knicker-
bockers, is cavorting around In his most ap-
proved manner,
National Republican., 1884-02-26
CURRENT GOSSIP.
AN OHIO BALLAD.

One soft and balmy winter night
When all was seeming calm,
The food swept down with hideous might
Upon the Perkins farm.
Old Farmer Perkins and his wife,
And little children three,
Were forced to scramble up for life
Into neighborlng tree.
And there imprls'ned for many day,
With naught to cheer but words,
They saw their homestead swept away
Their barns, their crops, their herds,
And they had not scrap 10 eat
Nor yet drop 10 drink.
And, for the waves that licked their feet,
They could not sleep wink.
Old Farmer Perkins, gazing down
With calm, heroic eye,
Beheld his struggling cattle drown
His starving family die;
Yet to affllctiDn was no blind,
To sorrow was he dumb
This thought alone entaged his mind;
When would the tidlngs come?
Al last party in boat
Went sailing down that way
And brandy poured they down his throat,
And food extended they.
He gives a shudder aud sigh,
Aud then kick he gives
"He lives" the rescuing people cry
HE Is not dead-he livesr
10, as they crowd about him there
With sympathetic call,
He casts around ono searching stare
And comprshends 1t all
Yet utters no complaining word.
Howe'er his heart be full
He simply asks, "Have they restored
The duty yet on wool?"
National Republican., 1884-02-26

The Rev. Mr.. Snyder should stick to
his trade. He is clearly not qualified to
servo as newspaper reporter, He lacks the
one indispensable element in the moral
makeup of every well-regulated reporter
and that is honor. He also appears to have
a short crop of veracity. The next time Mr..
Snyder feels moved to publish report of a
private conversation he will probably sleep
over the idea and smother it.
National Republican., 1884-02-26

The bill to provide for issuing circulating
notes to tho national banks, which has been
pending in the United States senate for somo
days, was passed yesterday by o vote of AZ to
IL. Under its provisions the banks will be
entitled to receive currency to the whole
amount Of the par value of the bonds de-
posted. The notes issued to banks, however,
must never exceed the amount of capital stock
actually paid in.
National Republican., 1884-02-26

THE matrons and maidens of Atlanta Ga
have been greatly shocked by the exhibition
of an engraving of Lady Godiva in picture
dealers show window. Police intervention
was invoked. and the picture was promptly
removed. The incident was regarded as of
sufficient importance to be made the subject
ofa sermon by one of tho Atlanta clergymen.
Evidently Lady Godiva has had her day in
ginger shop windows.
National Republican., 1884-02-26

Mr.. HATCH is of the opinion that the
democratic party wants Funerals in New
York, funerals in Indiana, funerals in Ohio"
1t is rather odd, but the republicans in those
states are cordially of the same opinion, and
in November next will see to IL that the
democratic party is buried with accompani-
ments that will be liable to throw Mr.. Hatch
into spasms Of admiration.
National Republican., 1884-02-26

trovorsy which brings no profit to any one
The bodies of tho men who perished in the
expedition have been laid in their graves,
and there let them rest.
Should a resolution calling for further in
vestigation be presented in either house of
congress, it ought not TO bo allowed to go
through merely to obligo the mover or tho
person he is trying to serve.
National Republican., 1884-02-26
A SONNET on A BONNET

A flm OF lace aud droop OF feather.
with sky-bue ribbons to knot them together;
A facing lat times) of bronze. brown trosses,
Into whose splendor each furbelow presses;
Two strings OF blue to fall in u tangle.
And chain pink chin In docorus angle;
The tip OF the plume right ertfully twluing
Where firm neck steals under the lining
And the curs aud braids. the plume aud the laces
Circle about the shyest of faces.
Bonnet there Is not frames dimpes sweeter
Bonnet there is not that shades eyes completerl
Fated is he that but glances upon it,
Signing to dream Of that face in the bonnet
-Winnifed Wise Je,ks
National Republican., 1884-02-26

CONGRESSMAN DoRsHEIMEE has turned
sslthor and is advertised to writo life of
Martin Van Buren. Mr.. Dorsheimer has
been mentioned as possible candidate for
the vice presidency, but, inasmuch as all the
manuscript of the forthcoming book is to bo
delivered to the publishers by Oct. /, 1884, it
does not seem that he contemplates any
serious interruption of his literary labors.
National Republican., 1884-02-26

Hon. L. SAcKv1LLE WEsr's letter vindi-
Gates that shining light of political purity
and personal sincerity, Mr.. Hewitt. Tho
distinguished gentleman from New York did
not apologize to Mr.. West for introducing tho
o'Donnell resolution, he merely explained
the peculiar circumstances under which the
resolution was offered"
National Republican., 1884-02-26

among themselves, is an exhibition of cheek
so brazen as to almost call for admiration.
Underneath all is a purpose to place men
upon the pension rolls who fought on the
wrong side in the late war. If the democrats
feel safe in championing such an issue, no re-
publican will offer the slightest objection to
their doing so.
National Republican., 1884-02-26
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National Republican., 1884-02-26

THE letting of the contract for the erection
of the new casino marks a bit of progress in
the right direction. Our present theatrical
accommodations are not in accord with
modern ideas or the Importance of our city
National Republican., 1884-02-26

THE ambitious statesmen who undertook
he Job of demolishing John S. Wise must
have q complete understanding of tho sensa-
tions Of the gentleman who incautiously laid
hold of the red-hot end of tho poker.
National Republican., 1884-02-26

hntuECtnents.
NAr1oNAL-Gmnd Italian Opera Company.
EORD'S-Chas. Wyndham.
CoNIQUE.-llarry Montague
DIME EMusGuM.-Matineoa and evening performance.
IiSCoIN HhLL--performanCcs at . and p. m
National Republican., 1884-02-26
Auction sales.

TWTTTT VN Nl01
BY THOMAS DowLISG.-On Feb. ~, 2s, and 90 cata
lopuc sale Of Oriental carpets, rugs, portieres, &c
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1854.
National Republican., 1884-02-26

yntred NJ he p. q. as second class nlah maze
Po,t1oC IN sip0,c cOpiss. ? cents
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
THE STATE AT LARGE.
ROANOKE CITY.

~oracco eArEs--A BL0w-ouT-RAiLhoAp
wATrERs--MrSING OPERATIONS TUE
WEATHER.
,,,orrcsnondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.J
FEBRUARY 16. 1884.
Tho s,,as NJ tobacco at Farmers ware
house during the present week hasc IT,
Internationally large, ranging inom Ell En-
totwenty thousandpounds daily; nne oilsa,
Inps consisted mainly OF Tugs and fllers, sn ~
brought an average price OF about so.ov
per hundred, with which the planters were
well satisfied. The tobacco was primer
nally OF Franklin-county growth and from
that part OF this county adjoining Frankiln.
The lining OF friedrich In the Croze.
furnace, In this city, Is giving way, ana
will necessitate. as soon as 1t can De emp
tied of metal, a stoppage, In order 10 repair
damages. This win occupy some weeks.
The city is full OF rumors OF changes 10
railroad officials, as we'll as OF new comDi-
nations. Until they are better authenti-
Gated we refrain from giving them cur
rency. Certain IL Is that President Kim
hall and several OF his lieutenants have
been TO Norfolk in conference with MAJOR
Fink, OF the East Tennessee road, and are
now here similarly engaged. Mr. kimball
win 90 to-day to Pulaski City, nee Martins,
from whence the Cripple Greek extension
is being built.
Two hitherto unopened mines, contsin-
ing jnexhaustible deposits Of iron ore, are
being developed most successfully, the
work having begun this week. They are
both located in this county. One OF them
il owned and Is being worked by Messrs.
Rorer & Chapman. The other is owned
Inv the heirs OF DIR. Griffin. and Is being
developed by a Pennsylvania company.
Night before last we had thunder
storm, and subsequently a hot day. Last
night IL showed TO the depth Of an inch.
1t is now quite pleasant. REX.