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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

From the days when Washington
was a candidate down to the pres
ent time, personal vilification has
been the weapon resorted to by pol
iticians against prominent Presiden-
tial candidates, and yet, in no one
single instance has 1t effected its OBJ
iect. Still, politicians apparently
will not profit by experience. Men
not far past middle age will recall
the denunciation and ridicule of
Harrison as lout and a granny, of
Tavlor as an ignoram1s, of Lincoln
as a buffoon and ape, of Grant as a
mere bleod-thirsty and heartless
soldier. and of Garfield as corrup-
ZIONIST and hypocrite. And now
again comes vilification and abuse
of Blaine in various forms. 1t ap-
pears as if this class of people will
never learn decency in politics, new
er learn that the public cannot be
influenced by mere denunciation
and noisy clamor, never learn that
pure metal shines brighter the more
it is rubbed, never learn, in short,
that fair dealing is as requisite in
political as in private life. Mr..
Blaine is strong in the popular heart;
like all prominent men, ne has OPP
ponents and antagonisms to encoun-
ter; but viliication and abuse will
nc more affect his prospects for nom
ination and election, than they did
those of his illustrious predecessors
who were made the target against
which calumny shot its bitterest ar
rows.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21
Fatal Boiler Explosion.

ALTOONA, May IA boiler in
the shops of Pennsylvania Railroad
Company at Ninth avenue and
Twelfth street exploded this after
noon, instantly killing Hayden
O'Hara, one of the firemen, and bad
ly injuring Mat Ellinger, another
fireman. Five others in the bull
ding were wounded, but the extent
of their injuries is not known. The
entire building, IS by 200 feet was
totally destroyed, and the windows
in the shops Immediately opposite,
where hundreds of men were working
were broken. Geo. Sanduras, an inval
id residin5 opposite the boiler-house,
was struck on the head by piece
OF iron and it is reported that he has
since died. Two little girls on the
street were knocked down by the
debris and slightly injured. Hun
dreds of men are busy clearing the
wreck, as one of the fremen is
supposed to be buried underneath
the debris.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21
Began Cash Killed.

CHERAw, S. c.. May 15.-W. Bo-
gan Cash, the fugitive murderer of
Town Marshal Richards, was killed
this morning about 4;30 o'clock
while resisting arrest. One of the
posse, which was in charge of Dep
uty Sheriff E. I. King, was slightly
wounded and one of Cash's associ-
ates was wounded seriously. Dep
uty Sheriff King has telegraphed to
the Governor Finding Cesh was
in the barn, | ordered it to be sur
rounded. Cash came out and fired
OF the posse, The fire was returned
and after Cash had fred several
shots he was killed, being riddled
with bullets. None of the posse
were struck except W. II. Hilton
whose fingers were shot OF by
Cash"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

Captain Chauncey f. Mitchell, so
well known in this county, and
formerly editor of the Democratic
journal Of this place, has severed his
connection with the Westmoreland
Democrat, and is now devoting his
energies to canvassing that county
as a candidate for the Legislature.
As editor, publisher and composition
Captain Mitchell has devoted the
best years Of his life to furthering the
interests of the Democracy in West
ern Pennsylvania. and has richly
earued recognition at their hands
He would make creditable repre-
sentative of the rock-ribbed Democ-
raey of Westmoreland, and he has
our best wishes for his success.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21
Charles O'Conor Dead.

NANTUCKET. Mass, May IA
Charles 0'Conor died at his residence
in Nantucket yesterday at 3:25 p. m.
On his return from New York about
three weeks ago he contracted a Sc
we're cold, from which it was evident
he could not reeover. On the follow
ing Wednesday he called DIR. Edward
Roth, a graduate of Bellevue col
lege, whom he informed he did not
care to live. Mr.. O'Consr said all he
desired was medicine to afford him
Temporary relief, which, he knew
DR.. Roth could give him.
His mind was clear and sound
to the last, although he kept his eyes
half shut or cloed except when
spoken to. Three minutes before
death be rose up, opened his eyes
and put out bis hand to the doctor
then in a clear, strong voice, be ex-
claimed, my God p and expired
without apparent pain or struggle.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

As it daily becomes clearer that
the main contest in the National
Convention is to be between Blaine
and Arthur, it also becomes evident
that there are a great many strong
dark horses being held in reserve, in
case break comes. Ina number of
States much attention is being be-
slowed on second-choice candidates,
and attempts are being made to cul-
tivate enthusiasm for them. There
is no evidence, however, of any one
of these dark horses having any par
tisular strength outside of his own
locality, and no present probability
of any one of them falling heir to
the strength of either of the leading
candidates.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21
Want a Sure Thing Of It.

YOUNGSTOWN, May 15.-The great
est excitement known for years in
northern Ohio, is now raging at Ash
land, from the efforts of a mob to
take possession of the Jail where
William Horn and William Henry
Gribbon, convicted of one of the
most atrocious murders in the histo-
ry of Ashland county, are to be
hung. The town tonight is in u
wild state. The whole of the Four
teenth Regiment, o. n. g., and near
ly all of the Eighth, altogether Il
companies of troops, are under arms
and In camp about the Jail. Sheriff
Gates received this afternoon 300
musketS and 13 cases OF ammunition
for the use of the deputies Every
train running into town is loaded
with excited men, and it is estimat-
ed that more than a thousand will
be on hand tomorrow and attack
the jail The troops will form four
deep about it with definite orders.
Bloodshed is feared if the desperate
mob carry out their threats, which
now seems probable. The mob in
sists on lynching the men or making
the execution public.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

Minnesota Tribune (Rep.); As all
Republicans have settled down on
Robert Lincoln for the second place
on the ticket, would it not be bunch
ing matters to some extent to take
Harrison, of Indiana, for the first
place? Still, Grant and Colfax, who
represented the same States, only In
inverse order, made a tolerab!y sue
cessful run in 1868, and the geo
graphical question was never raised
against them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21
CHEAP!


The most attractive word in the business yocabula
nv is CHEAP, because the price tells, and everybody
tells the price. The merchant whose superior advan
tages in trade enables him to offer better article or
as good an article for less money than his neghbor
has the inside track in the for business and as
long the people believe his is the cheapest store
in town. just long will he lead every other trades
man in his line Famous for Low Prices, means sue
cess notorious for High Prices, means failure Ask
man more than he thinks thing is worth and he re-
volts and with many it is an insult. But offer man
Bargain, and straightway the purse-strings relax.
and YOU will have customer the spot He leaves
the store and tells the first acquaintance he meets of
'the Cheapest Store in Town The best advertis-
ing medium is pleased customer The small profit
plan, under intelligent management, never fails. The
masses must be attracted if large trade is be
realized The merchant must impress the people
with the fact that he can and will them best
The man who does the most for the community re-
ceves the largest share of favOrs from every member
of it. CHEAP is the word because the price tells
and everybody tells the price.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

CONGRESSMAN FRANK HURD, OF
Ohio, says that the Democratic Ma
tional Convention will insert plank
in the National platform in favor of
tariff for revenue only" that it
will endorse the Morrison Free
trade bill" that was lately killed in
the House; in short, will make its
declaration in favor of Free-trade 50
emphatic that nothing will be left
for a Democrat to do but to endorse
it, or get out of the party" And
such a ''gittin' out" sf that party, by
Democrats all over the country, you
never did see, if Mr.. Hurd is a true
prophet.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21
Sad Ending of a Brilliant Career.

ELMIRA, n. Y, May 10.-Not on
ly politicians, but citizens in general
of ali this section, were astonlshed
to learn this afternoon that Hon.
Butler b. Strang, ex-President of
the Pennsylvania Senate, a lawyer
bv profession, and one of the most
prominent Republicans of his state
had committed suicide by shooting
a bullet from a revolver through his
right temple at his own pleasant
nome in Westfield, Tioga county,
Pa, at 6:20 this morning. Strang
had been an INVALID in constantly
declining health since 1881, when
he accepted a Government appoint
ment as Marshal of Dakota, in the
vain hope that the Western climate
might make him stronger. Resign
ing and returning to Wsstfeld with
in year, he had since waged los
ing battle with a disease described
as general debility and lung affec-
ton. For two months past his life
had been despaired of.
Mr.. Strang was born in 1929. He
had been for year. the most promi'
nent citizen of Westfeld and the ac
knowledgsd leader of the Repub.
licans of Northern Pennsylvania
He was admitted to the barin 1852
elected District Attorney Of Tiogs
county in 1856 and membel
of the lower House of the
Legislature in the years 1860 and
1867, and w. 1871 he rose TO the po
sition of state Senator as the repre-
sentatiyes of Tioga and Potter coun'
ties, and while occupying the SAINT
position in 1874 was chosen to pre-
side in the Senate, becoming the last
regular Speaker under the ole
constitution and actisg Lieutenan
! Governor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21
Fire in Panama.

PANAMA, May 6.-The Hotel Val
pariso, Eagle drug store, a distillery,
the Merchants deck, the Bazaar Uni
versal and 3S building. were burned
here on April q. Loss, s5Oa,0Qo.
Four acres were burned over. Four
lives were lost. There are ne fire
engines nor hose here, and but for
two French fire engines lent by the
Canal Company and some hose of
the Panama Railroad, the damage
would have been larger. During the
fire the mob plpndered the goods of
the merchants and during the fight
with the military one man was shot
and another stabbed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21
4 Young Murderer.

PIrrsBURGH, May 15.-During
game of base ball last evening, two
boys, named James Tash and W.
w. Fortune, both aged sixteen,
ouarreled about the manner of pitch
ing a bali, when Tash picked up a
brick and struck Fortune over the
mead, knocking him senseless. For
tune revived and went home, but
died this morning al s o'clock. Tash
was arrested while attempting to es-
cape in disguise.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

of deposit bearing interest atN. T.,
per annum, not excess of75 per cent
Of the security on bills receivable
deposited, except in case of United
States bonds. aad said certificates
shall be received and paid in settle
ment of balances at the Clearing
House.
The members of the committee
present and the Clearing House de-
clined to express any opinion what
ever in regard to the failure or the
financial condition of the Metropoll-
tan Bank.
At 2.45 P. Nj. money was loanlng
at per cent. per day.
At 4 o'clock this afternoon it was
estimated at the Second National
Bank that over 100000 had been
paid.out during the rush. A rumor
prevails now that the deficit amounts
to 100000, and that Amos K.
Emo, the father of the President,
John C. Emo, paid s3,500,000, while
the Directors made good s5O0,OO0
Julian 7. Davies, Receiver of Grant
& Ward, yesterday stated, before a
Court Examiner, that he believed
General Grant and his sons were
ruined and that they had no part of
the firms property in their posses
sion. From his investigation thus
far he believed that the firm owed
about s12,449, ,537 borrowed money
due depositors, according to the led
ger account s227 ,273 balances of
stock transactions, aud 1914 1852 due
general creditors, including the Ma
rine Bank, making total of Sl5,
sol ,53l. The unsecured debts were
between 100000 and 100000,
he thought. He knew nothing in
regard to the assets.
New YORK, May 15.-The Metrop-
olitan Bank posted a notice on its
doors saying that the Bank Exam
liners having made an investigation
of its affairs, the bank will resume
business at twelve O'Clock tc-dav.
At $50 Mr.. Serbia stepped outside
of the Metropolitan Bank building
and directed that the many notices
from correspondents informing hold
ers of their paper where to have 1t
cashed should be taken down. III
take the responsibility" he said. Il
don't want this crowd around here.
The bank is all right now and will
resume at twelve O'Clock. The pool
of the Clearinghouse banks set the
Metropolitan firmly on its feet"
The Metropolitan Bank resumed
at 1915 P. NJ, and began paying out
to all depositors presenting checks.
The Metropolitan Bank directors
have accepted the resignation OF
President Seney, and have elected
Vice President Jacques to succeed
him. The manager ofthe Clearing
house reports tnat the clearance of
the Metropolitan Bank have been
effected.
REPORTS FROM OTHER POINTS.
Dispatches from Pittsburg, Chica-
go, Baltimore, Cincinnati and Wash
ington indicate that the effect of the
New York failures will have no Sc
rious effect at those points.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

TRADE is dull, and manufacturers
are not coming money rapidly, but
there is no danger of panic. The
country is too full of produce, goods
and money to get up q genuine
scare. The situation is very differ
ent from what it was when the fail
ure of Jay Cook entailed wide spread
ruin on the entire country.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

TIE Philadelphia Record thinks
there is no statesman of proved
ability who could accept a nomina-
ton for President upon a platform
approving of the principle Of pro-
lection" We heartily agree with
that journal-statesmen of approved
ability are not opposed to protec-
fion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

THE Louisville Colrier-Jourfaal
saws that there is no doubt that in
accordance with the demand of the
masses, the Democratic National
Convention will formulate free
trade platform, and that the Ran
dalliets will have to do one of two
things: They will have to swallow
n or secede.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

The Cincinnati Times Star says
that the man who goes TO Chicago
thinking he has the vote of Ohio in
his pocket, will get the conceit
knocked out of him on the first
round. This will be found true OF
other States as well as of Ohio. The
people are going to run that conven-
fion
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21
A Somnambulists s Fall.

WARREN, May ia somnambu
list named Stewart, Of this city, fell
at O'Clock this morning from a sec
ond story hatchway, and On his way
down to the first floor struck his
spine against the counter, and imme-
diately blood cozed from his nostrils
and he became delirious. His con-
dition is very critical.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

While the financial storm was
raging with such fury in New York
last week, business elsewhere
throughout the country was not in
the least disturbed. This speaks
well for the soundness of our banks
and banking system, and proves the
confidence of the public in them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

SENATOR MCPHERSON, of New Jer-
sey, it is reported, has declined to
permit his friends to urge his nomi-
nation as the Democratic candidate
for President, because, as he frankly
saws, he thinks a Democrat cannot
be elected this year. The shrewd
Senator does not care for empty ton-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

Ir is reported from Washington
that there is no hope of legislation
from this Congress for the redemp-
ton of the trade dollar This is bad
for the country, as well as for the
speculators who. have been buying
up this hybrid coin, in anticipation
of its redemption by the Govern
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

THE bill TO erect a territorial gov
eminent in Alaska has passed both
Houses. and will probably be signed
by the President. We shall there
fore learn before long whether the
resources of this far off portion OF
our possessions are as well worth the
attention of capitalists as has OF late
hean represented.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

Dayton COhio) Journal Rep !:
We have held and do hold that
John Sherman is the man who can
most certainly cover the points OF
success in New York and in Ohio.
There is no factional fight against
him in New York, and the lnde-
pendents will support him. And he
is several thousand votes stronger IN
Ohio than any man who has been
named for the Presidency.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

THE only refuge of the Democra-
cy appears to be Mr.. Tilden. No
other candidate seems to be regarded
with positive favor. Meanwhile, the
sly old fox plays coy, but steadily
keeps his weather eye on the COM
ing Republican Convention. When
it has made its nomination, and the
old gentleman has scanned the field
his answer will be yea, or nay, ac.
cording to the outlook.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21
lcago Convention.

IT looks very much as If the Dem
ocratic leaders had concluded to
take Watterson's advice-"Let Penn
sylvania go to the Devil" and kick
Randall and his protection followers
out of the party. They must have
revenge for the defeat of Morrison s
Free-trade bill.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

THE New York business men have
called a mass meeting in favor OF the
nomination of President Arthur.
There is no doubt that Mr.. Arthur
is very strong among the business
men of New York and other cities,
but in the rural districts of his own
and other States, he lacks the warm
snpoort of the people.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

The moral of the Kilkenny cats,
who fought until there was nothing
but a couple Of tails as mementos
ofthe scrimmage, should just now
possess a deep interest for the De,
mocracy who are rending each other
in the battle between the Free-trad-
ers and Protectionists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

Gov. CLEVELAND, of New York,
has declared in favor of Free-trade
This is evidence that his Excellency
has discovered that his boom fol
President has busted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

Convention, which meets in Chicago
on the Sd of June, can not do better
for the party, nor for the peace and
dignity OF this Nation, than to give
the voters of this country for Presl-
Dental candidates tho names OF Ben
jamin Harrison, of Indiana, and Jo-
seph r. Hawley, of Connecticut.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

ThE Cincinnati Inquirer, Dem }
heads an article from Washington,
Loud call for the feol-killer," If
that journals call is answered, and
the fool-killer gets started in the
Democratic party, there will not be
much of a crowd left to vote for
Free-trade in November.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21
on the entire country.

THE objurgations poured out on
the head of Congressman Randall,
ofthis State, by the tax-reduction
CFree-trade) journals of his own
party, prove how deeply they take
to heart the defeat Of the Morrison
bill. They are determined to make
him and his friends eat crow or drive
them out of the party. Threatened
men live long" says the adage.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

Miss Anna Buskbee, Superintend-
ent of schools for the last three years
in Potter county, has been unani-
mouslv reelected for a second term.
This is a feather in the cap of the
champions of the sex.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

SENATOR CAMERON. who has been
in Europe since last summer, is ex-
pected to arrive at home this week.
OF course some OF the nervous poll
ticians are dreadfully afraid that the
sole object of his return is torun the
Chicago Convention.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21
A New England FratrIcide.

Boston, May 13.-At an early
hour this morning Walter Bradshaw
fatally shot his father Thomas c.
Bradshaw at their home, No. los
Pleasant street, Cambridge. The
father until recently lived away from
his family and for seven or eight
years ha. not contributed to their
support. A few weeks ago he return
ed to them and has been living with
them since, having good employ
ment. This morning Walter, who
is twenty-three years old, went to
his fathers room while the latter
was asleep, awakened him and told
hin. his mother wanted some money
for groceries. The father jumped
from his bed and pushed young
Bradshaw towards the door. Wal
ter drew his pistol and warned bis
father to keep away from him. His
father, Walter claims, again, started
toward him, when a sudden move
ment of his hand caused the pistol
to 90 off without his intention. The
ball passed through his father. left
lung and is imbedded near the spine
His condition is very critical. Wal
ter gave himself up and was c,m.
nitted to jail without bail. Walter
had been supporting the family
while his father was away, but il
was not known that there had beer
any strong i'll feeling between
them
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

One hundred members of the
Lincoln club of Cincinnati have en-
gagged rooms for the June conven-
ton at the Grand Pacific, Palmer,
and Clifton, with headquarters at
the Clifton. Ameng them are some
of the most influential politicians in
Southern Ohio.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

The Philadelphia Times thinks
that "the Democrats who threaten
TO read others out Of the party don t
know how to read" Many a true
word is spoken In lest.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

THERE is at least a score OF states
men who are getting ready TO loudly
respond there" when the call for
a dark horse is made at Chicago.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

The colored delegates to the Re
publican National Convention will,
it is said, present the name OF ex-
Senator Bruce as a candidate for
Vice President.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

The Dakota newspapers say that
Dakota will raise about 40,O0O,OOO
bushels of wheat this year. The crop
last wear amounted TO 100000.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21
DARK HORSE DRIFTS.

Providence Press (Rep.): If we
were to venture a guess, we should say
that it will be Hawley and Lincoln
or Lincoln and Hawley at the Chi
cago Convention. OF the two, the
former would be our choice.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

THE York Tribune wants Senator
Frye, of Maine, made Chairman OF
the Republican COMMITTEES.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-21

Philadelphia Telegraph (Rep.l /:
Gresham, as the residuary legatee SO
to speak. OF the President in the Chi
cago Convention, you'd make an at
tractive dark horse" and il will he
a good thing for the Republican par
ty and the country if no worse
choice of candidate is made.