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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

HAVING assisted to the best of its
ability to place the Democrats in
power in this State, the Philadelphia
Press is now laboring to get up an
other bolt in the party, to prevent
the re election of Senator Cameron.
1t is observable, however. that not a
single respectable Republican jour
nal in the State sympathizes with
the Press in Its efforts to get up an
other kick. People whose sense
outranks that of an IDIOT, don't mon
key with buzz saw the second time.
There is ninety-five Republican ma
jority in the Legislature, and there
is no probability that any number
of members will refuse to enter the
caucus. In caucus, there will doubt
less be several gentlemen voted for
as candidates for Senator, and the
choice of the majority will be abided.
bv. If this be so, Judging by the
expression of the Republican press
throughout the State, we think Mr..
Cameron will be chosen to succeed
himself.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24
A Fight with Moonshiners.

ATLANTA, Dec. Is In a remote
part of Hall county at midnight
last night desperate fight occurred
between Deputy Marshais and two
moonshiners, Anderson Grant and
man named Prater, both moon
sinners being killed. The raiding
party, consisting of five men, head
ed by Deputy Marshal Castor,
were making for Grants illicit dis
tillery, but were intercepted by the
moonshiners, who seized the teams
the raiders had left by the roadside.
Shots were exchanged and the fu-
silade was kept up for several hours,
The revenue men were reinforced
by people from Gainesville, and at
midnight the random firing resulted
in the killing of the moonsoiners.
Two members of the revenue party
were badly beaten; another had his
hat shot through, and fourth had
a mule shot from under him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24
A Rainy Day at the Exposition.

NEw ORLEANS, December lit
has been raining steadily since day
light, the down pour at times being
very heavy. Notwithstanding this
fact there is quite a number of visi-
tors at the Exposition, but not
enough to interfere with the thous-
ands of busy workers, who are get
ting the exhibits in order. Every
thing is quiet.
The United States flagship Ten
nessee arrived here last night from
Hampton Roads and anchored in
midstream in front of the city. She
will be followed by the Alliance, Ga
lena, Yantic and Swatara, Of the
North Atlantic Squadron, which will
remain here for some time during
the Exposition.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

RcScEvERTE, w. Va, Dec. 49,
Several days ago brief dispatch
stated that John Massey, aged IL
years, had shot and killed his cous-
in, girl Of Z. Particulars were
wanting, but investigation has dis
covered the following facts: On the
south side Of Greenbrier River in
miserable hut having but one room,
lived Andrew Massey, who is regard
ed as dangerous character. his son
John, and his niece above mention
ed. The family ate and slept to-
gether. Their clothing was INSULT
cient, being mostly cast off garments.
Massey was in the habit of leaving
the children for days while he
wandered around the country drink
ing and stealing. On December 5
Massey left his hut, and his where
abouts was, for several days, un-
known. On his return he found
the girl lying dead in the bed, cover
ed with blood, and the boy missing.
Later in the day he went to Squire
Jackson's, where he remained over
night. and next morning he told
Mr.. Jackson of his discovery.
Meantime the boy had turned up in
town, and was preparing to leave
the place when he was arrested.
Squire Jackson impaneled a jury
ard visited the hovel. 1t was found
on examination that the body was
pierced by two bullets, both having
entered the shoulder. On being
questioned the boy admitted that
he had killed his cousin, hut said
it was an accident. On the strength
of the boys story a verdict Of acci-
dental killing was rendered. The
fact that there were two bullet holes
now indicates that it was a case of
murder, and the charge of theft in
order to put him in reformatory.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

HOW CAMERON WON IA A FAIR AND
SQUARE APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S.- The anti
Cameron revolt is mostly on paper,
unless representative Republicans
from many parts of Pennsylvania
are mistaken. Their explanation is
that it proceeds from Mr.. Wells, OF
Pittsburg, who bought the Phila-
delphia Press as the first step to-
ward securing for himself Cameron's
seat. The election is over, with
Wells in possession of the paper
and Cameron in possession of the
Legislature.
The alleged revolt started in, and
is almost entirely confined to, Mr..
Wells own city, Pittsburg. The fact
remains that the Allegheny delega-
ton, with possibly one exception. is
solid for Cameron and is not to be
shaken.
1t is charged that Cameron took
care of himself while every one else
was occupied in carrying the State
for Blaine. Blaine might be taken
for q witness whether Cameron's
support was not rs cordial and efiic-
lent as any mans, and whether the
81 600 majority was not largely due
to his exertions.
The ninety odd majority in the
Legislature is in proportion to the
popular vote, and the preponderance
Of that majority for Cameron is due
to the fact that his opponents could
not prevent it. Take, for instance,
Lancaster county, where the nonai-
nations are made by popular vote,
and where there was neither buying
nor packing, every Republican vot-
ing a secret ballot. Cameron had
there two to one of the Republi-
cans. Take again Chester county.
J Of the $50 delegates in the conven-
ton, Cameron candidates had 100.
These are what are called "apti-
Cameron" counties, and where, il
anywhere, his enemies could expect
to make headway. In Bradford, OF
the 112 delegates in the convention,
Cameron had 100. In his own
county, where he is best known,
the Republicans gave him their all
as voluntary offering. Lebanon
and Schuylkill took similar action.
There was neither buying nor sell
ing, but fair and square appeal to
the people, with result favorable
to Cameron even beyond the expec-
tations of his supporters.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

THE Brooklyn Asylum fire turns
out to be more horrible affair than
was at first apprehended. The re-
mains of twenty children have been
recovered from the ruins. Twenty
others are still unacc0unted for. but
it is hoped that they will be found
at the homes of kind people who
gave them shelter when driven out
by the fire.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

Ex-Governor Andy" Curtin says:
"The people have declared at the
polls that there must be a change of
Government, and you cannot change
the government unless you change
the agencies" Andy" is now a
leading Democratic Congressman,
and this is his way of announcing
the old doctrine ITO the victors be-
long the spoils."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

THE bill admitting Dakota as a
State passed the Senate last week by
strict party vote, every Democrat
in that body voting against it. Hav-
ing been made political question
it will undoubtedly be defeated in
the House. Dakota is too strongly
Republican to hope for admission so
long as the Democrats control legis-
lation at Washington.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

1T is pity some of Mr. Blaine's
alleged friends do not have on some
points, as much good sense as him
self. In a recent conversation be
declared that to persist in naming
him or any one else for the candi-
dacy of 1888 only keeps alive fac
tional dissensions. That is good
sense and ought to close the mouths
of some noisy demagogues.-Lancas-
ter Inquirer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

THE Worlds Exposition at New
Orleans was opened on Tuesday of
last week by the President from
a room in the White House at Wash
ington. The machinery in the ex-
position was connected with the
White House by an electric wire :
the address of the Director General
was telegraphed the President and
his reply returned by lightning, and
then the President by simply press
ing button. set the immense ma
chinery-hundreds of miles away
in motion. The President was sur
rounded by brilliant assemblage
including Foreign Ministers, men,
bers of the cabinet and of Congress,
and other distinguished persons, and
many ladies. An immense throng
cf people filled the exposition build
ing while the opening ceremonies
were in progress.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

Preparations for the Inauguration
of Mr.. Cleveland are being vigorous
ly pushed forward, and there is ev-
cry indication that Democratic zeal
will be exhausted in the effort to
make it perfect carnival. 1t is out
natural, after such a protracted sea-
son of adversitv. that the Democrats
should make the most of their acci-
dental victory. 1t may be a long
time before they have chance for
another jubilee; therefore, let them
dance while the sunshine lasts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

FRIDAY last, was the coldest day
of the year, and the coldest expert
enced in the West and South for
several years. At points in Mime
sofa and Dakota the mercury fell TO
230 below zero. At Petersburg, Va,
it registered 130 above zero, the
coolest weather known there within
the past ten years. Travel on the
railroads throughout the country
was much DELAYED.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

Senator Cooper, Chairman of the
Republican State Committee says
ediiorially in his paper Media Amer-
ican): at is remarkable what anx-
iety Democratic editors are show
ing that The Republicans should re-
ceive back into full communion the
apostate mugwumps, &c, who help
ed to give Cleveland the victory.
Are they so soon tired OF their new
allies2 1t would look better if they
would try to keep this new accession
in the Democratic party. We don't
remember of ever having read that
Benedict Arnold was welcomed with
any degree of enthusiasm into Brit
ish circles after he had turned trai-
tor to his country, and it is certain
he was never afterward asked to re-
Join the American army. Treason
is something that the natural man
doesn't admire.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24
This Idea of Going West

TO Colorado or New Mexico, for pure
air to relieve Consumption. is all a
mistake. Any reasonable man
would use DR.. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup for Consumption in all
its first stages. 1t never fails tn give
relief in all cases Of Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, Pains in the chest and
all affections primary to Consump-
ton. Price so cents and 81 90.
Sold by e. N. Boyd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

The Irish World says: If every
member of the Cabinet were an IRISH
American, they would not bring
back the Irish-Americans whom the
last election made up their minds,
that they had supported the pro-
British policy of free trade long
enough. 1t is an insult to the in
telligence of any Irish-American
who knows what the Democratic
pro- British policy of free-trade
means, to suppose that he is going to
support party that is opposed to
protection, simply because man OF
his race is appointed to Cabinet
position. Mr.. Cleveland's advisers
ought to see this. If they do not
see It. they show how little respect
they have for those they are trying
to conciliate.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24
Banding Together Against Buz.aros.

LANCASTER, December 16. = A
number OF the leading citizens OF
Columbia and vicinity have organ
lied themselves into an association
for protection against the Buzzard
gang and other thieving bands, the
charter setting forth their object to
be ito mutually indemnify ourselves
and our associates against loss by
theft of our live stock and chatteIs. "
Those desiring such protection
must pay a fee to these vigilantes,
and hence the charter. The officers
are all well known citizens.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24
Three Acres or Land cave In.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, December IL
Another great cave-in occurred
this morning at No. IL mine of the
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Company,
known as the Lance colliery, at Ply
mouth, three acres of land sinking
nearly five feet. One house was
wrecked, but nobody was injured.
1t is reported that after careful ex
animation the loss to machinery and
the mine is placed at $4,000
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

The New York Tribune has be-
come SO radically Republican that il
now opposes any participancy in
the primaries on the part of the
mugwumps who voted for Cleveland.
1t defines an independent Republi-
can as "a Republican who cannot be
depended upon.n
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

Pennsylvania is going to send her
entire force of National guards, to
take part in the ceremony of Cover
nor Cleveland's inauguration. She
will thus show that she don't keep
Spite" if she did poll 81 600 majori-
fv AGAINST him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24
The Danger OF Hazlna.


EAsroN, Dec. 1S.-A story has
leaked out at Lafayette College
which shows the danger of hazing
freshmen. Two upper classmen at
the dead of night entered a fresh
mans room. masked and carrying
dark lanterns. Hi, roommate, who
was in the joke, shouted murder
and the freshman in the excitement
consequent upon being aroused
from sleep, grasped his revolver and
fired. 1t was loaded with powder
and wad and the latter struck one
of the hazers in the heck. Had the
pistol contained ball il would have
killed the haaer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24
State Troops at the Inauguration.

HARRISBURG, December 17.-Un-
der instructions from Adiustant
General Guthrie. Colonies Goddard
and Hassinger Of the Nali NAL Guard
left for Washington to-day to make
arrangements for the accommoda-
ton Of the State troops on Inaugural
ton Day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24
A Michigan Poor House Burned.

DETROIT, Dec. 19.-The Laper
county poor house was burned last
night. Thirty-seven inmates were
turned out in their night clothes.
One insane woman named Bertha
Rockwell dashed back into the
building and was burned TO death.
Another woman had run three miles
through the snow before she was
recaptured. The thermometer at
the time was below zero.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

WHEN the "boys" marched down
the streets of Washington for the
grand review after the close of the
war, how many of them thought
that within twenty years, the rebel
Brigadiers whom they had just con
quered, would be on top again, and
in control of the government they
had attempted to destroy 4?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

A memorial from the Womens
Suffrage Association of Pennsylvan-
ia was presented in the Senate lasl
week, protesting against the admis
sion of Dakota as State while il
denied suffrage to women. Look
out for Growing hen" on the po.
litical banners of 1883.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

Mr.. BLAINE has discontinued his
libel suit against the Indianapolis
Sentinel. and that sweet scented
Journal, seizes the opportunity to
charge him with being guilty OF
monumental lying in every stage OF
the prosecution. 1t was a mistake
on the part of Mr.. Blaine to notice
the assault of the Sentinel Its oru-
tai abuse could not have injured him
in public estimation, and it would
have beer passed over in silence,ex-
cept by the depraved portion OF the
press. He should have remember
ed that you cannot touch pitch and
remain undefiled." The public will
be glad to know that the case Will
not be further prosecuted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

The mossbacks and the kids of
the Democracy are having a picnic
time over the selection of Cleveland s
cabinet. "0ld men for council,
young men for war;" is an apo
thegm sweet TO the ears of the an
clients, while the youngsters insist
that those who bore the heat and
burthen of the day are entitled to
the spoils Of victory. The fun has
just begun, and viii increase with the
efforts of Mr.. Cleveland to meet an
unlimited demand, with limited
supply of Offices.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

DURING the past two weeks the
Republican clubs of New York and
Brooklyn have by an almost unani-
nous vote expelled the professed
Republicans who assisted to elect
Cleveland. If they had taken this
measure to purify the party two
years since, when these same "1nde-
pendents" bolted Folger's nomina-
ton for Governor, the result at the
late election might have been differ
emf
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

"WE don't want offices, just let US
dictate who shall fill them, appears
to he the modest demand of the
bolters who elected Cleveland. Like
the boy with the supple-jack, they
want the President to dance when
they pull the string.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

Prot. Barrett, of St. Lawrence
county, N. T., speaking OF pulmo-
nary diseases, says: Not one death
occurs now where twenty died before
Downs Elixir was known. Over
fifty years Of constant success places
Downs Elixir at the head of the
long hist Of cough remedies. For
sale by c. N. Boyd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

Mr.. CLEVELAND having announc.
ed that he is mot much OF a chop
per-, a smart shoemaker in Virginia
has sent him pair of boots, hoping
perhaps that he may be a good
strnne kicker"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

The reason why Arnica e. Oil Lin
iment is so popular with the ladies
is because it not only is very healing
and soothing, but Its odor is not at
all offensive. For sale by C. N.
Boyd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

Sixty per cent. of the Connellsville
coke ovens are closed. This fact
shows the dreary condition of man.
ufacturing industries at the present
time
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

WHAT a wailing there will be
over empty Democratic stockings,
after Grover Santa Claus has distrib-
uted his Christmas gifts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

THE census work of 1880 is not
vet completed. although nearly four
years has been spent upon it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

The Legislature will convene on
the frat Tuesday of January which
this wear falls on the 9th.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24

Don't suffer with indigestion, use
Baxters Mandrake Bitters. For
sale by C. N. Boyd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24
A Good Days Hunt.

ERIE, Dec l7.-This morning Ed
ward and Frank Root came into
town with three bears and a deer,
killed, after desperate fight. Hav-
ing wounded the deer they follow
ed until it sank from loss OF blood,
and while eating their lunch by the
carcass they were attacked by the
ravenous bears, that had followed
the deer's blood-stained tracks.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-24
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-19
Mr.. Lambs Intentions.

Hon. John E. Lamb, of Terre Haute, who was
defeated for Congress in the Eighth district by
Hon James t, Johnston, was in the city yester-
day. and the report having gained circulation
that he was going to contest the election of his
competitor, he was interviewed on the subject He
denied ever having said that he should contest,
and intimated plainly that he had no such in
tention, although not saying SO directly. In con
clusion Mr.. Lamb said: Il am now investigat-
ing the vote. If l find that Johnston was elected,
shall make no effort to obtain the seat. On
the face of the returns he has $50 plurality. |
shall not enter into a contest simply techn-
calities; you can rest assured of that fact"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-19
THEY ARE SOLVENT.
The Verdict of the Examiners After Exam
lining the State Banks

The annual report of William O. Foley and
Albion Beck, the State bank examiners, upon
the condition of the banks operating under the
Indiana laws, was submitted to Auditor of State
Rice yesterday. The report shows that the
twenty-seven banks having State charters have
resources aggregating "a, POI, 6O9O4 with capital
stock, paid-up amounting to 81, 4492OO and a
surplus fund of 1861, 94S 81. During the last
year six new banks, with an aggregate capital
stock of 1925, 900, were organized and
the total increase of capital stock has
been $325,OOO In their general observa-
tions, the examiners remark that, although
only one State bank has ever relinquished its
charter to organize under the national banking
laws, there are six State banks that formerly
operated as national banks. 1t is stated as an
other significant fact that none of the Indiana
State banks have ever failed The system of
examination has been very thorough. and the re-
port indicates very favorable condition. 1.-The
past year" the examiners state, has been q
hard one on banks, and although some of the
State banks have sustained severe losses, we feel
that we can safely say that each is in a
perfectly solvent condition" The losses in the
Fletcher & Sharpe failure aggregated $42, OO0 di-
vided between four banks, but the losses out
side of this have been of little consequence. A
year ago the deposits amounted to 81, 654 40 81,
but it is now reduced to 81. 1854 500 33, and in
consequence of this decrease the loans have
been reduced from So 1872 663 Oh to 81 558 $50 80.
The money has ali been readily loaned at the
full legal rate of interest and the loans are
generally for short time and in good condition