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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13
RevenEe Visited on a Girl.

OswEGo, N. Y, May 10.-Early
Saturday night two masked men en-
tered the house of F. Z. Thrall, in
this city, during the absence of Mr..
and Mrs. Thrall at church. A
daughter, aged Is years, had just put
a younger sister to bed and sat at
the piano playing, when the two men
appeared in the room, one of them
with drawn knife, seized an under
penalty of death commanded silence
but said she would not be harmed if
she made no outcry. He then cut
of her hair, and cut her clothing,
saying he wanted to be revenged on
her father. They took some silver
ware and left the house without do
ing the girl further harm.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13
Horse Stealing

ERIE, May S.-Hattie Rogers, a
prepossessing miss of 16, was indict-
ed to-day for horse stealing. The
passion for horseback riding led her
to take a livery horse from his stall,
and jumping astride the animal, she
started at q break-neck speed to
evade the pursuit which was inme-
diately given her. On she rode,
over hill and valley, until she eros
sed the State line, and then on
ly stopped long enough to make .
trade for fresh horse. When cap.
tured she was 90 refractry - to COM
pei the officers to iron her.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

AT the Animal Reunion OF the
of the Army of the Potomac
in Baltimore, on Wednesday last,
General Grant was unanimously
elected President of the Association
Tor the ensuing year. The widest
enthusiasm prevailed, and the Sec
retary, Gen. King, was instructed to
telegraph the General notice of his
reelection. The following reply
was received:
Please thank members of the Society OF
the Army of the Potomac for their partislity
in electing me for the second time their
president wish my health promised the
probability of my being at the next meet
ing. l would regard il as providential
should be able TO attend, but accept the
honor, though without the hope of perform
ing the duties of the office. Wishing all
the members many happy reunions, re-
main,
Il s GRANT y
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

New YORK, May e.-After his
drive General Grant felt in good
spirits and psrtook Of bis luncheon
with increased appetite. He rested
for while and then resumed work
on his book, which he kept up for
nearly two hours. The swelling in
the throat has very perceptibly in.
creased in density as well as proper
ton. though the pain remains about
the same in intensity.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

As THE President was on his way
to Gettysburg last week, an enthu-
siastic old mossback in Adams coun-
ty fred off his revolver at the road
side, in honor of the event. Imme-
diately it was telegraphed over the
country that the shooter wanted to
assassinate Mr.. Cleveland.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13
Casting OF Boys Toes with q Pair
OF Shears.

WILLIAMsPoRT, May 4.-Casper
Huggler, who has been imprisoned
for starving an eight-year-old son
all winter, was taken from prison
to-day and given a hearing on a
new charge, The information at
the Alderman's affice charges that
on April 2 Huggler maliciously cut
off the toes of his sons foot with a
pair of shears. He was held in FIVE
hundred dollars on this charge,
making thousand dollars in all,
and wac remanded.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

WEAVER (Rep.) was elected. in
Gllinois last week, to fill a vacancy
in Ne Senate caused by the death
of Shaw DENY. Mr.. Shaw carried
the district at the last regular cleo
tieo by.a majority of 1900. This
as nsw wiped out, sad Mr.. Weaver
ns returned by majority of over
zoo. The Republicans now have a
majority Of two in the Legislature,
and the reelection of General Lo-
gan 70 the US. Senate is assured, if
they al do their duty and vote for
him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

NEWARK, N. j., May Sat 11:3O
this morning Lucy Gilchrist, wife of
John Gilchrist, while insane from
drink siezed her 6-months old baby,
and placing it on block, chopped
its neck, head and body, killing it
instantly. Another of her children
gave the alarm and neighbors rush.
ed in, but too late to save the baby.
The woman, without doubt, is in
sane. She says she did the deed
because the spirits told her to, and
because she must sane Ireland. The
woman, who has three remaining
children, is about 3S years old. She
was taken into custody.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

A HUNDRED applicants for office
are bowling mad at the President
because ne will not turn the rascal
ly Republicans out" and when be
finally Yields to their demands and
makes appointment, ninety and nine
of the howlers are madder than they
were before.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

THE postmaster at Chicago. an ad-
mittedly capable afficer, was remov-
ed last week, ON the ground that he
was a Republican partisan, and
an uncompromising Democrat was
appointed to the position. The re-
moval was right according to the
doctrine, "to the victors belong the
spoils," but in view of the civil
service reform" professions of Mr..
Cleveland, it is confession of fraud
and Justification of his pledges.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

THE House has voted to adjourn
on the 18th day of next month.
This, if the Senate agrees, will make
the Legislative session one hundred
ane fifty-eight days, more than one
half of which has been fooled away
in adjournments and worse than
idle babble.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13
Rescued From an Ice FIoe.

ST. JOINS, N. B., May 9.-The
Newfoundland sealer Young Prince
came in collision with an iceberg in
the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the 10th
ultimo. She sank almost immedi-
stely, barely giving her crew time to
save provisions and clothing. The
ssew of32 men lived on the ice foe
10 days. subject to the rigors of the
weather.
Yesterday they were rescued by
. French brig and all landed in good
condition at ST. Pierre.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

Our sympathies go out to the
great army of Democratic seekers
after soft places, who are hanging
on the ragged edge. awaiting the
outcome of the conflict in the Pres
idential bosom between II will" and
II dare not Patience, dear friends,
and have your spoons ready; it will
soon rain pap.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

An immense fire in the Chicago
lumber yards on Friday, destroyed
over 100000 feet of lumber, val
ued at more than 81 100000. The
wind was blowing a hurricane, and
an area of one half mile in length
by a quarter of a mile in breadth
was burned over.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

HAVING proved and exposed the
fraud in the matter Of the Connells-
vile hospital, the committee has
turned DIR. Buttermore over to the
tender mercies of the Attorney Gen
eral. Now let US have a little whole
some punishment dealt out by a
Democrat to Democrat.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

ONE swallow doesn't make sum-
mer, and one competent postmaster
Pearson retained, doesn't establish
precedent for retaining other
equally as competent officers, as
postmaster Palmer, of Chicago, has
Just learned by his removal in the
middle of his term.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

Mr.. CLEVELAND has given further
proof that be is anxious to do
something for the colored people, "
by demanding the resignation of ex-
Senator Branch X. Bruce as Regis
ter of the Treasury, a position he
has faithfully and ably filled for
several years.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

THE faithful among the Bourbons
are in deep distress and will not be
comforted, because the offices, like
Rachel's children, "are not" They
say ''the rascals refuse to go when
invited. and but few are invited to
60" Nasty could not find a more
tenderly touching them for his pen
than the doors of the saloon covered
all over with chalk marks of overdue
bills, and Uncle Sam not contribu-
ting to their payments as expected.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

IN counting the cash at Washing
ton last week, a shortage of two
cents in a package of five hundred
pennies was discovered. We pre-
sumo that it was because of this
suspected leak in the Treasury"
that the Democrats were SO anxious
to haye"a look at the books"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13
Senator Cameron's Health.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Private de-
spatches from Senator Cameron re-
ceived here say that he has not re-
ceived the benefit from his South
western journey that he could wish
and had expected to receive. The
Senator is at Los Angeles and will
remain in that vicinity at least un-
til it is fully demonstrated that the
sojourn there will do him no good.
He thinks the climate a delightful
one and believes that a month or
two of it will bring him up to fair
political fighting weight.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

THERE was surprising improve
ment In the health of General Grant
during the early days of last week,
and he worked several hours each
day on bis book. writing number
of pages with his own hand. Later
in the week the swelling in his
throat enlarged, and he was COM
PEELED to forego his work. His gen.
eral health is improving and he has
gained slightly in weight.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13
Only Two Cents short.

WAsHINeros, May e.-Treasurer
Jordan said to-day that the count
of the moneys and securities in the
U. S. Sreasury is progressing favor
ably. So far the only discrepancy
found was in the cash room, where
there was q shortage of two cents in
q IS package of pennies. 1t was
Immediately made good by the
cashier, Who said q recount of the
package would show that it contain
ed the fun amount.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

The Postmaster General appar-
emily knows the kind of material
comprising his party workers, as he
requires every applicant for Office to
swear that he has never been indict-
ed or tried for criminal offence
being engaged in an attempt to over
throw the government don't count
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

AFTER all the vigorous prepara-
tons for war between England and
Russia, it now looks as if peace is
going TO be preserved. Russia prov
ed to be the bigger bully of the
twain, and England ANONYMOUSLY
backed down. 1t is believed, how
ever, that war is only temporarily
ayerted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

In Henry 4 Johnsopis Arnica
and Oil Liniment is combined the
curative properties Of the different
oils, with the healing qualities of
Arnica. Good for man and animal.
Every bottle guaranteed. For Sale
by c. N. Boyd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

A Democratic editor with an In
curing turn of mind asks, 'Isn't one
Democrat as good as another y
Judging from the Higgins and Pitts
burgh specimens, the inquiry should
have been "Isn't one Democrat as
had as another.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

THE fact is noticeable, that when
the President visited the Gettysburg
battle field last week, he was accom-
panied only by the Northern nem-
bers of his Cabinet; the Southern
members had important engage
ments elsewhere.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

Following Is the List OF Causes set for trial at
May Term of Court, beginning Monday, May
ls, 1885:
NJ. A. Ross s Sons VS.. Pinkerton Lumber Co
Garnishees
Emerson Smith Co. vs. Same
Jacob P. Miller vs.. w. H. Zufali.
Silas jenkins and wife VS.. George Firsetone.
J. W. Smith vs.. John Barnhart.
Cornelia Tissueet. al ys. B. o. r. X. Co.
singer.
Jacob p. Miller VS.. w. H. ZufaIL
ID. w. Brendlinger VS.. Daniel Berkeypile.
Same Vs. Same.
w. q. Zimmerman VS.. J. J. Miller, ct. al
David Isohrs Exr. VS.. Margaret H. Lohr.
SECOND WEEK.
Lydia Reiman VS.. Susannab and @. c. Walter
Charles Zimmerman vs.. Ccnemauxh Township
A H. Coffroth VS.. Simon p. SweitEer.
J. d. Reynolds, ct al vs.. Il. & o. r. r. Co.
+. 4 Weimer vs. Jenncr Township.
ST.. Ringler VS.. W. q. Livengood.
Nefs Assignee & A. II. Cofroth vs.. Levi Cough
enour gar.
Walker & Leydig VS.. A. R. Geist.
John Williamss Admir- VS.. Thomas Williams.
Susquehanna NJ. Fire Ins, 20. vs.. Eliza Flick.
Christena Keim VS. John Lentz
Daniel Mostoller vs.. John L. Saylor
Eli Shafer VS.. John Taney
Bertha NJ berkepile vs. James Bohan and wife
Susquehanna NJ. Fire Ins. Co. VS.. J. R. Walter
jacob Spe's Widow and heirs vs. Tospan ter
ten.
Edward Deal Vs. Larimer Township.
Jacob NJ. Fike vs.. South Penn n r. r, Co.
Geo. w. Osborn vs. s. & Q. r. R. Co.
Martha Hunter, ct. al. vs.. Joseph J. Daniels.
Rachel Hiteshue's use vs.. J. ]. Spangler, Shfi
Joseph Cummins vs. Orville A. Ross.
r,G,y,s snII, @ of1sss ,sss NIB. cRITSnFIELD:
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

OHIO papers are Dragging of a big
vein of gas that has been struck in
that State, at a depth of 4S0 feet.
Pooh, peohl Well wager any
amount that it won't compare in
volume or infiammability with the
mere surface exhalations that have
been gushing from Capitol hill in
Harrisburg, for the last four months,
without the slightest indication, so
far, of final exhastion. Those Ohio
fellows are such braggarts
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

GovERYoR PATIsoN has vetoed
the bill passed by the Legislature on
the petition of the Grand Army
Posts of the State, providing for the
burial of destitute veteran soldiers
at the expense of the County in
which they NAV die.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

A paper down in Texas has dis
covered that "the reason why men
succeed who mind their own busl-
ness. is because there is so little COM
petition in that line"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

Costiyeness is the primary canse Of
much disease, Dr.. Henry Bsxter's
Mandrake Bitters will permanently
cure costiveness. Every bottle war
ranted to give satisfaction. For Sale
by C. N. Boyd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

LIGHTNING is beginning to strike
near home. Last week Col. Jack
son, Collector of Internal Revenue
in the Allegheny district, Who has
held the position a little over two
years, was removed, and Mr.. Bigler,
of Clearfeld county, was made bis
successor. Civil service reform, you
know. Col. Jackson was an of
fensive partisan. " He voted for
Blaine.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13
4 DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE,

Estate Of Jesse witt. late Of Jsnnsr rovuship.
Somerset Co., Pa, decd.
Letters Of Adninistratioa on the above estate
hssipg BEEN granted TO the uudersigped BY the
roper authofity, 1oties y hereby gfven 10 All
persons indebted TO said estate to make immedI-
ate payment, and those having claims against the
sa11e yin pfs1oot thom duly duthent{nn1l6 for
at the once Of the gDdefiIgned in Jsunsrto1n.
HENRY HAUCH.
may13 Admini1trsslor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

SIZING UP THE MUGwUMPs.-The
trouble with the deserters is that 1t
is always more costly to feed them
after they have left their flag than
to fight them when serving under
it. Macon Telegraph DEM.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13
GLEANINGS.

SECRETARY Villas in a single day
last week appointed sixty fourth-rate
postmasters. What is the use OF the
brethren growing. Every last one
was Democrat.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

The Postmaster General has at
last got his machine into beautiful
working order. He is now making
from 80 10 100 country postmasters
daily
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

The prettiest lacy in Somerset
remarked to a friend the other day
that she knew Kemp's Balsam was
a superior remedy, as it stopped her
cough instantly when others had no
effect whatever. So to prove this
C. N. Boyd will guarantee it to all.
Price 80 cents and 81. Trial size
free.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

"a stitch in time" often saves
consumption. Downs Elixir used
in time saves life. For Sale by C. N.
Boyd, the Druggist, Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13
JOHNSTOWN SUPPLY HOUSE,
MCMILLAN 81 WATERS.
GAS, {
1870 Main Street

And dealers in Mill
plies, Iron Pipe,
Valves, Fittings,
and Wood Pumps.
The firm have in
lures varying in price
dollars. They keep all
parties running Steam
Leather and Rubber
Leather, Belt Hooks,
Valve Packing, Sheet,
Packing, Babbit Metal,
Pulleys and Hangers,
ter or Steam, Steam
Globe, Gate, Angle,
Valves. Water Gauges,
tors, Gauge cocks, Lu
tors in short they
need to repair or it up
Gas or Steam Machin
Agents for Equitable
chine, same as now in
Somerset, Pa. Public
heated by steam. Es
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

Now that the revving voice of Spring has again br.s
upon and possibility of longer delaying your Spr,
chases become impossible, the question naturally ..
IS Where shall these purchases be made p Before mak
choice pause and ask yourselves the following questions
Where are the latest styles procurable
Where are the most endurable materials to be had,
Where the Ready-ma Garments to be found ..
resemble Custom-made Goods
Where the selections the Largest, Stock most O.
plete and Prices the Lowest
And the not alone from ourselves, but 81
thousands of patrons who have during the past I
years satisfied themselves of these facts), at
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

REPUBLICANS are not securing
many Offices, but they are getting
power of fun out of this administra-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

AMONG the Presidential appoint
ments last week was that of James
Blackburn, a brother of Senator
Blackburn of Kentucky, as Collec-
tor of Internal Revenue. This is
another of Mr.. Cleveland's happy
selections from the rebel ranks. The
new Collector is the man who wrote
in October, 1861
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13
AnrNGpoN. Va. October >. lsGl.


Ny Dear H'Jc, have left you and our
children in the land of the despot, but God
grant that ! may soon be able to make the
Union men of Kentucky feel the edge of nay
knife. From this day hold every Union
traitor as my enemy, and from him scorn
to receive quarter, and TO him will never
grant my soul in death, for they are COW ards
and villains enough. Brother Henry and
arrived here without hindrance l have had
chills all the way. but hope to live to kill
20 Yankees for every chill that ever had.
] learn that Hardee is still in the Arkansas
lines, inactive. and if this proves true I will
tender my resignation and 60 Immediately
to Kentucky. hope that will do my du-
ty as rebel and free man. Since know
the Union men of Kentucky intend to
begin the work of murder in earnest, and il
ever spare one Of them may he'll be my
portion. | want to see Union blood nov
deep enough for my horse to swim in.
n
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13
STEAM FITIH'
johnstown, Pa.
and MachinerysE
Lead Pipe, Cid
Hose, Betting, In

stock Gas and Oil i
from fifty cents to 4
kinds of stock used !
Engines. They hF
Betting, (all sizes Ia
ana Clamps, PistOnE
Rubber and Asbea
Cold Rolled Shaiiiz
Rubber Hose for VI
Brass work Of all krs
Check and Sah-
Steam Gauges, lrs
bricators and lnsVn
keep anythingyOu
your Engine or Oh.
cry. !.
Dry Blown Gas Y
use by Parker 4 Pan
and private buildlH1
Inmates given on q
Catalogues furnlshs
jan7 IN
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

To canvass for oas of Tie oldest established and
largest NU8ox0NBD h The States. Estab-
hshsd lstA Hp1Ins0 eAaly leaned. For terms,
address ~. = Z. 0mith, 0snsva Nurssfy,
0enevo, ~. y. apr164t-eow.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

Blessed are the peaoe-makers !
Surely, Mr.. Cleveland viii one day
receive his reward for inducing this
swashbuckler to forgive the govern
ment and accept = portion of its
cash, as q token of good will.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13

of supplying building with Water and Gas pipes.
on application. Mail orders solicited.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13
IMPORTED CLYDESDALE
STRATHEARN.

Will stand at my Farm this season, at e1s % to
insure q mare with fcal
STRA FHEARN u coming stx years DID, weighs
over o00 pounds, and is hrst-cIsss stock getter
having some OF the best colts In the county viii
also stand my Hambletonian Trotting Stalliona
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-05-13
LIST or CAUSES.

Following is the List Of Causes set for trial at
May Term Of Court, beginning Monday, May
ls, 1885:
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-09-26
KINCMAN NOTES

From orr correspondent we iear'
that the band will accompany Tho
special train which will be run from
Wichita to Kin.man the last two dayi
of the fair next week.
DIR. W. III. Graves has gone TO Lex
ing,on. III, and will shortly return
with his family.
Messrs. George +. Berry 4 Co., the
dry goods firm, stands ready 10 take
the corner now occupied by the Bah
cock Hardware company, if the owner,
VIM. Grosvenor, will only tear
down the Old shell and build a nice
building. Ii is a choice corner and
ought to be rebuilt.
Capt. Ben b. Bullwinkle thinks OF
selling of his fine stock of cattle in
this county, and going 10 Arizona in
the stork business with Chicago
syndicate
Cant. Ben Bullwinklc. wife and son,
of Chicago, arrived last night at the
Riverside and went out 10 the captain :
cattle ranch near Bross, this morning.
They will return in about one week
Mr.. J. A. Southard. a merchant of
Frankfort. Ind, has been here during
the week aud viii probably soon locate
in Rincman. lie is a friend OF George
and Dan Nunncmackcr, The latter a
candidate for register of deeds.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-09-26
AFFECTING INTERVIEW

The following dispatch from Wash
ington appeared in the papers a few
days ago:
WASHINGTON, ID. C., Sept. lex
Governor 81. John arrived this morn
ing at the Riggs House, and upon a
special invitation from the president
he proceeded to the White House and
had long interview with Mr.. Cleye.
land, who treated him with marked
consideration. The president said
any favor, If asked the administration
would be granted. St John vii
probably name the governoTship OF
Idaho. which is now vacant.
The above is probably true, except
the last part, The Democratic com
mittec paid ~. John spot cash for hi
work last fall and squared accounts
To reward him with Office would b,
TO give the whole business away. Blu
it was in order for ST. John and Cleyc
land to meet and chucklc over the sue
cess of the bargain and sale. and f
congratulate each other on the pros
pect ahead of Democratic victories
with the help of the prohibitionisis.-
Kansas Chief