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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30
A Lock Up Fired by Tramps.

ASHLAND, Pa, January 24.-The
stone building in which the station
house and Council chamber are To-
Gated took fire early this morning,
and before the fire department arri-
we'd, was almost destroyed. The
lower room was used for lodging
tramps, and as several of them
bunked there last night it is
supposed, through their careless
moss it was set on fire. One of
them has been arrested and will be
held for trial.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

Col. JOHN L. RITcHEY, formerly
Collector of Internal Revenue for
this district, and for several years
past. Auditor of the Cumberland
Valley Railroad, died at his resi-
dence in Mercersburg, on Thursday
night last. Col. Ritchey was a gal
LIANT soldier, and most estimable
citizen, whose death will be lament
ed by large circle of friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

Our neighbors in Uniontown are
having quite an animated struggle
over the appointment of new post
master. The applicants are editor
Sturgis and Charles H. Rush, both
Of whom have Influential friends la
boring with the President. We hope
to see our brother chip win.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30
BANGING on a Coffn.

KINGsUowN, January 22.-When
an undertaken was putting the body
of Catharine Maloney, who died in
a spree yesterday, in coffin he ask
ed a daughter of the deceased, Mrs.
Gray, if she desired to have the
corpse redressed. Mrs. Gray said,
No; chuck her in the way she Is. -
When the LID was screwed on she
leaped on the coffin and danced like
a maniac, and only ceased her antics
when compelled to do so by the
Constable. The whole family were
intoxicated.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

THE famous "iron clad cath" will
probably soon be a thing of the
past. A biz repeating it passed the
House last week by a vote of lS5 to
II. 1t was a perpetual reminder to
the Southern Democrats of their
treason to the Government of which
they are now professional wet nurs-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

An action was brought in New
York last week by seamstress for
four dollars, the price for making
eight dozen shirts. The scoundrel
vino had bargained to give this poor
woman at the rate OF four cents each
for making shirts, tried to cheat her
out ofthat pitiful sum.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

SOME of our eEterprising contem-
poraries apparently forget that per
sons can he libelled by pictures as
well as by words. The cheap, vii
famous looking wood-cuts, that are
palmed off on the public as portraits
of distinguished or notable men, are
the worst kind Of caricatures, well
calculated 10 hold up TO contempt
aud ridicule the persons they pre-
tend to represent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

Ara meeting of the State Central
Committee held in Philadelphia on
Wednesday last, it was determined
to hold the Republican State Con-
vertion at Harrisburg on Wednes-
day. the 10th day Of April next.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

Ok Thursday last the House, by
a vote of go yeas, to l nay, passed
the bill making an appropriation
for the payment of the rebate on tax
on tobacco. Dealers in thi. State are
interested in this bill to the amount
of s3O0.O00
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30
The Words Devil and Hell.

RICHMOND, January 2l.-Last
night the Rev. p. A. Peterson. allud-
ing to the origin of Methodism in
America, said that 100 years ago
the first Methodist sermon was
preached in sail loft on William
street, New York, by Philip Emberg,
an Englishman, and tho congrega-
ton consisted of 3 white men and a
negro. When Parson Williams
preached the first sermon at Norfolk,
Va, he was pronounced a luhatic
by the people because he used the
words devil and hell. The people
of that locality did not believe in the
existence of either 100 years ago.
The first Methodist sermon preach
ed in Petersburg, Va, was delivered
in the old theatre. The people un-
dertook to mob the minister, bat he
held his ground. A fire engine was
procured, however, and a stream of
water thrown upon the congregation
had the effect OF scattering it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30
A Murderer Lynched.

GALVESTON, January 22.-A re-
port has arrived here from Lockhart
which says that Sam Brown, who
killed an old nan named Martin
last summer, was taken from Jail on
Saturday night by mob of masked
men and shot to death. His body
was horribly mangled.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

In arranging proper form of
government for the Territory of
Alaska, the Senate last week agreed
to a clause prohibiting the importa-
ton of Intoxicating liquors into that
sterile country, except for medicinal
and scientific purposes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30
Group. "A Mothers Trihute.

"While in the country last winter my little
boy, three years old, was taken i'll with Group;
II seemed if he would die from strangu-
lation. one of the family suggested the use
OF AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL. n bottle of
which was always kept in the house. This
was tried in small and frequent doses, and
10 our delight IN less than half an hour ths,
little patient was breathing easily. The doc
tor silt that the CHERRY PICTORIAL had
saTed my darling's life. Can YOU wonder At
our gratitude? Sincerely yours,
Mrs. EMMA GEpNET.''
i5J " est l2Sth St., New York, May f6 lsSo.
Il have used AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL
IN my family for several years, and do not
hesitate 10 pronounce il the most effectual
remedy for coughs and colds VIC have ever
tfied: A. j. CRANE
Lake Crystal, Mimi, March 10, 1852.
=. / suffered for eight years from Bronchitis.
ana after trying many remedies with no sue
cess, was cured by the use Of AYERS CHER
EI fECIoRhL JOSEPH WALDES.'
byhalia, Miss, April 3, 1ss2.
81 cannot say enough in praise OF AYERS
CHERRY PICTORIAL. believing as I do that
put for its use should long since have died
from lung troubles. Z. BRAGDON."
Palestine, Texas, April %, 1882.
No case Of an affection of the throat or
lungs exists which cannot be greatlyrelievcd
by the use Of AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL,
and It viii Glsrdys cure when the disease IS
not already beyond the control Of medicine.
PREPARED BY
r.J.C.Ayer& & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

OK Thursday last Governor Patti
son appointed VIM. n. Hirst as
Comptroller of Philadelphia, to fill
the vacancy caused by the death OF
f. Harper Jeffries. Thus again, the
Republican city of Philadelphia has
Democratic comptroller.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

We suppose there is still enough
money in the State Treasury to pay
for another extra session of the Leg
islature, if the Governor wants to as
certain whether the Republican
members have changed their views
On the apportionment question.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

A resolution has been adopted by
the Senate the vote being 80 to -
providing a clerk for each mem
her of that body. These clerks are
TO be paid six dollars per day, their
employment to last during the ses-
sion only
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

THE only duty to be performed
by the next Republican State Con-
vention will be to select six dele
gates-at-large to the Chicago Conven-
ton, agree UPON three electors, and
nominate candidate for Congress
man-at-large.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

THE roll of the Grand Army OF
the Republic is said to now contain
the names of two hundred and TWEEN
tv-fve thousand members, and it is
expected in another year to increase
the number to three hundred thou
oapd
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

THE record of the Board of Par
dons .hews that but eight convicts
were hardened in this State during
the past year. One hundred and
one cases were considered.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

DEs MONIES, January 22.-The
Senate balloted for a United States
Senator to succeed Mr.. Allison with
the following result: Allison, Rep,
3S; Hall, Dem, 10; Kline, Dem,
/. One Senator, Mr.. Glass, Rep,
was absent.
The ballot OF the House was as
follows: Allison, Rep, 81; Hall,
Dem, 3S; Clark, Greanbacker, 10.
Four Democrats voted with the latter
who number only 6.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE..

Estate Of John p. Putnam. decd, late Of Middle
creek township, Somerset County, Pa.
Letters testamentary on the above estate bay-
ing been granted TO the undersigned, notice Is
hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate
to make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same Will present them duly
authentica ed for ssttlem mt. on SATURDAY March
s. lisa, at the late residence of said deceased
SlLAS PUTNAM,
ian23. Executor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

This is no humbug sale. The old tickets
left on the goods and the new and great
marked in red ink underneath, so that the 81
everything is straightforward.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30
Shot by Her Brother.

PETRoLIA, Jan. IA Thomas Wal
ley accidentally shot his six-year-old
sister this morning while carelessly
handling revolver The ball enter
ed the base of the brain and lodged
under the left ear. The child will
dio
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30
AYERS
Cherry PectOral.

No other complaints are so insidious in their
attack as those affecting the throat and lungs.
none so triied with by the majority of suffer.
ers. The ordinary cough or cold, resulting
perhaps from trifing or unconscious ex-
posure, is often but the beginning Of q fatal
sickness. AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL has
well proven its efficacy in forty years fight
with throat and lung diseases, and should DO
taken in III casas 1rirlnr. lalar-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

The Democratic State Committee
has fixed upon April the 9th as the
time. and Allentown as the place for
holding the State Convention of that
marty.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

q In iS57 took severe cold, which affected
my lungs. l had a terrible cough. and passed
night after night without sleep. The doctors
gave me up. | tried AYERS CHERRY PFC
ToRAL. which relieved my lHngs, induced
sleep, and afforded me the rest necessary
I"f the recovery OF nay strength. BY the
continued use Of the PICTORIAL \ qerlna-
Hcut cure was effected. / am now 62 years
Old. hale and hearty, and am satisfied your
CHERRY PECTORAL saved me.
HORACE FAIRBRoTHER,o
Rockingham, Vt, July 10, 1ss2.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30
The Preparations

WASHINGTON, January 21.-The
Executive Committee appointed by
the last Republican caucus to per-
feet the organization of the Repub-
lican Congressional Committee met
at the Arlington tonight. Mr.. His
cock, of New York, was elected
chairman of the com mittee, but he
declined that honor because he
could not spare the time to prop
erly discharge the duties of the Of
flee. Senator Hawley was then
elected chairman, and the following
Executive Committee was appoint
ed: Messrs. Hawley, of Conn ; Al
lison, of Iowa; Davis of ILL., Wash
burn of Minnesota; Mckinley OF
Ohio; Hiscock of New York
Campbell of Pennsylvania Goff OF
West Virginia; Pettibone of Ten
nessee O'Hara of North Carolina
Miller of California Peelle of indi-
ana, and Aldrich of Rhode Island.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

Ok Wednesday last, Hon. VIM.
B. Allison, Republican was re-elect-
ed L. S. Senator by the Iowa Legs
iaftlrp
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

The impression appears to be
growing in Washington that Senator
Logan is fast developing strength as
a Presidential candidate.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

A number of Democratic newspa-
pers in thi. State are trying to WORK
mn a boom for Samuel ]. Randall as
a candidate FOR President.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.

Estate of John p. Grady, late of Jenner Twn
Somerset Co., Pa, decd
Letters testamentary on the abo-e.esiate ha VIM
been granted 10 the undersigned by the proncr
authority, notice is hereb- given to all perspns
indebted to said estate to make immeiiate nav.
ment, and those having claims agains, the s,me
will present them duly authenf icateii TOR sertia
settlement On Wednesday. February %, lss4, At
the residence Of the Executor -
DAVID RUNEL
lanio Executor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30
A Reign Of Terror.

YOUNGSTOWN, January 22.-Berlin
Township, this county, has been
infested for years by a gang of law
less ,nu-derers who have from time
to time engaged in various outrages
against law abiding farmers aud
citizens. Whenever persons appear
ed against members ofthe gang they
were sure subsequently to become
the victims of personal violence or
else to have their property destroyed.
| The gang has been engaged making
cornterfeit money, and government
detectives have occasionally cap
tured one or more of the counter
feiters, but the illicit money moul-
ding was still kept up, while horses
We're stolen, barns burned and other
outrages were perpetrated. OF late
the lawablding class of residents
organized to wipe out the gang and
N easures have been taken toward
tn at end Instead of quieting the
effect has been to make the gang
more defiant and desperate.
THE CITIZENS CowED.
Last Thursday night the Post Of
flee at North Lima, the principal
village of the township, was plundsr-
eel and everything of value was TAX
Ell. While the citizens know full
well who were the guilty parties
they are afraid to either complain
or appear against them. Absolute
terror has taken possession of the
peaceable citizens, who are Offering
to sell their farms and personal
effects at any price and fleeing the
country. Last night the largest barn
In the township, belonging to Noah
Blssser, was burned to the ground,
with its contents, including machine
ry, graI and hay, valued at
$4,000
a sCoUNDREL' s REVENGE.
Blesser on Saturday had appeared
as a witness for the state and identi-
fed 9ne of the gang as having par
tIc'Pated In the burning OF Charles
Grakam's house last week. Land
worth Sl30 an acre three years ago
is now seeking buyer at $40 o.
less. The lawless company is reign
ing as supreme as ever the Klu Klux
klan did In the South.
The State finds the greatest possi-
bic difficulty in dealing with the
matter owing to the terror of the
citizens, who will not testify against
these high handed outlaws A Wig
lance committee, organized last
night have given notice that the y
propose to stop lawlessness, an d
have warned the gang on penalty of
death to leave. What the resu It
will be Is matter of conjecture.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate of Lazarus Hochstetler, decd late of Jef,
erson township, Somerset County, Pa.
Letters testaTentary on the above estate
having been granted 10 the undersigned by the
proper authority. notice Is hereby given TO all
persons indebted to said estate to make immedi
ate payment. and those having claims agairs a. the
same to present them duly autheni icated Tor SCI :
tlemnt on Saturday, February 2, iss3, ut the OF
Zoe of the Executor, In New Centreville
AARON WILL.
dee.2j Executors
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30

Messrs. Hiscox & Co. call special
attention to the fact that after Apri.
16, 1888, the name and style of this
preparation will hereafter be simply
Parker'S Tonic. The word Ginger"
is dropped, for the reason that un-
principled dealers are constantly de-
ceiving their patrons by substituting
inferior preparations under the name
of Ginger and as ginger is an un
important favoring ingredient in
our Tonic, we are sure that our
friends will agree with us as to the
lropriety Of the change. There will
be no change, however, in the prep
aration itself and all bottles re-
manning in the hands of dealers,
wrapped under the name of PARK
ER's GINGER Toxic" contain the gem
uine medicine if the signature OF
HIsCox & Co. IS at the bottom of the
outside wrapper.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30
rrrry-sEvEx NJ EN KILLED.
Appalling Disaster In Colorado.


GuYNIsoN, Col. Jar,. 24.-At eight
o'clock this morninga a terrible explo
sion occurred at Cres ted Butte, IN
this county, in the &C al mine OF the
Colorado Coal and II on Company
There were sixty sevtn N men in the
mine at the time of the explosion
OF these eleven, who were just enter
ing, wers thrown back by the force
of the explosion and rescued. Oh
this number one has since died and
all the others are badly injured.
There are fifty six me Yeti and the
mine is blocked ,p so they cannot be
reached. They are all supposed to
be dead. The explosion was Of such
force as to wreck the engine house,
which stood fully one hundred feet
from the entrance to the mine.
The explosion was one of the
most appalling in its consequences
that eyer occurred in a coal mine in
this country. Crested Butte, near
which the mine is located, is a coal
town about thirty miles north OF
Gunnison, on the Denver and Rio
Grande Railroad. The cause of the
explosion is not known, but is sup
posed to have been from FIRE damp.
1t occurred in either chamber | or 2
Just half an hour after the day force
of 67 men had gone to work. Ten
we're at work in the chamber. All
of these escaped unhurt, except one
man, John Angus, who was in the
passageway just outside the cham
ber. He is badly burned, but will
recover.
FIFTY-sEvEN MEN DEAD.
Fifty-seven men were at work in
chambers and 2. These are all
thought to be pershed. The explo-
sion was of such force as to com
pletsly barricade the main entrance
and the appliances for supplying
air located near were badly wrecked
and the roof of the tramway was
blown of. The man at work on the
anthracite mesa, the night force of
the Colorado Coal and Iron Com
pany's mine and the citizens gener-
ally have been working hard all
day to rescue the men, although it
is thought that none of them can
possibly escape alive. The Town
Hall has been prepared for the recep-
ton of the dead. As soon as possi-
BILE the fan was repaired and put to
work pumping air into the mine,
and men were set to work to remove
the distractions, so as to reach the
chambers and get the bodies out to-
night if possible.
AHEARTRENDING SCENE.
Many of these are married men
and leave families. A number of
the families reside in Denver. At
present everything is in such confu-
sion that it is impossible to give de-
tails. A special train left here at
2o'clock this afteonoon with surgeons
and a number of citizens to render
all the aid possible. The town of
Crested Butte is in mourning.
Crowds of women cluster about the
entrance to the mine, wringing their
hands and crying piteously, presen-
ting a most heartrending scene. 1t
is said that at the time of the explo-
sion there were ten kegs of black
powder in chambers | and 2, where
the men were working and where
the explosion is supposed to have
taken place. The mine has three
miles OF drifting, consequently it is
impossible to definitely locate the
accident, at least until rescuing
parties can gain admittance.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-30
LIABILITIES

III y III
Amt due Dec 81. lSs2. -....-.... co.
- Oi loss by flre during year SO 5ll5 20
Due Lr all ether expenses Inclu-
ding pay cam * exon erltioIs. ~ Il
Total. =
Excess Ol resources ....... .....
RECEIPTS.
Received on ass ssmeuts .......Sg347
for membership. ....... 90,
Bal. in Treas. at last ttlemeRt, -Ij-J
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARYI.E

DT virtue Of an order Of sale issued out
DOrphan's Court OF Somerset County. 4.
me directed, will expose to public sale 20
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ORPHANS COURT SALE
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-11-27

coed write that letter to Mrs. Beeeher
and be ruther proud Nv it. ther amt no
danger Nv there ever bein' anything but
republic on this continent. Eff it
stands that strain 1t will stand any
thing.
Il rejoice becoz it is the carryin out,
in one sense NV our system. 1t is our
proud boast that any one may aspire to
the Presidency. The eleckshun Tuesday
shows that that is no yane boast. Any
body. say anybody, after this may as
pire to the Presidency, eff SIGH man eZ
Cleveland kin git there. CRATE many
men hev bin sent to the Penitenshary
too soon. Their will be walin and
weepin and nashin NV teeth in them
places, when CRATE many men hear Nv
this, and think tibet Good they hev dOdg-
ed a conyickshun they mite now be wher
Cleveland is now.
II rejoice oyer the eleckshun Nv Cleve-
land becoz 1t wuz to be eggspectid that
sumtime in the histry NV the Republic
SIGH man shOod, by some insecrutable
decree Nv Divine Providence, be elevated
to the presidency, aud l he'd rather the
calamity weed happen while am alive
to endO0r it, then to hev it fall upon my
hev knOwsd greet. l hev seen SIGH mon
as Pierce and BOOkannOn President, and
[ know what to expect. But with my
innosent children is is different, and |
want this calamity to come while I am
alive and can sOrter O. comfort and
sheeld EN-. Gentlemen, l am sick, but
this fearful disgrace had TO come some
time, l am glad it heZ come now.
Then Josef stawked out Nv the room
and we resOOmed our rejOiein. BascOm's
one bari didn't last long. Inesmuch e2
it wuz certain thing that the Fedrel
Offises wood soon be ours, he thought il
safe to extend credit to SIGH ez wood
materially fill the them places, and we
ordered them recklisly. amt shOoI
how much Pm in, nor is BascOm, for he
hadn't time the next morning to figgeI
up the books, but think must hev or
dered at least $50 with myself. The
credit system is dangerous for it is sc
easy to order when 700 don't hev to pull
the money out of yer pokkit and pay.
| don't keer, however the pOstOfis il
mine and when l am drOrin my salery
kin pay him OFF by installmence.
The festivities wuz KEEP up till day-litt
and the heft Nv the Corners slep on hi!
floor. wat little sleep they got. 1t wuz 6
glorious celebration NV glorious
event. Half the tOasts that wuz drunk
wuz to the PrOhibitlenists NY Moo YOrl
whose Zeel for ST.. John enshOOred tn,
eleckshun Nv Cleveland, and struck {
deth-blOw at the Temperance fanaticisn
witch seriously threatened us even il
Kentucky. Out NV the five barls II,
whiskey cOnsOomed, three Nv EN- wuz tt
our Prohibishin friends. The Prohibi
tiOnists and the rum mills NV Moo YOrl
did the biznis,
My heart is 0vsrfowin. II is the fus
gleem NV sunshine hev seen for twent,
years. HalleloOjy!
PETROLEUM V. NAsBY, (FulD