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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

burned by Insurgents 70 Escape Cap

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The fol-
lowing dispatch from Commander
Kane, of the Galens, has just been
received by the Secretary Of the
Navy:
"Aspinwall is in ashes. Burnt
by insurgents to escape capture by
Government troops. The Pacific
Mail dock railroad company on the
north, and of the island and canal
property at Crispol, are the only
buildings saved. The shipping is
safe. have all my force on shore
protecting property. My ship is
crowded with refugees. Thousands
are destitute and without shelter" "
Mr.. Bayard went to see the Pres
ident, and late this evening an in
formal meeting of the Cabinet was
held at the White House, at which
the matter was fully discussed. The
conclusion reached at this meeting
was that while this Government is
not called upon to take cognizance
of internal broils at Panama, yet it
has by treaty guaranteed free and
uninterrupted transit across the
Isthmus. Acting upon this con-
clusion, Secretary Whitney tonight
telegraphed orders to the Command
er Of the Brooklyn Navy Yard to
get all the available marines at the
yard in readiness for immediate de-
parture, and to provide also some
Gatling guns and men to handle
them. He also sent the following
dispatch to Mr.. ]. B. Houston, Pres
iden of the Pacific Mail Company,
at New York:
"The Government proposes to
have the transit from Panama to
Colon. open and uninterrupted in
the shortest possible time. In or
der that your company may avail
itself of the advantage of this action,
few days delay of your steamer
to receive shipment of armed
forces will be necessary. How many
men can you take?"
Secretary Whitney has also tele-
graphed Captain Kane, of the Ga
lena, at Colon, and Consul Adam
son at Panama, for further informa-
ton as to the condition of the rail-
road and steamship property, and
whether transit across the Isthmus
remains open. He said tonight
that if their replies to these dis
patches confirm present advices,
the men and guns from the Brook
lyn Navy Yard will be forwarded
Immediately. He said further that
the U. S. steamers Alliance and
Swatara are now en- route for Colon
the Alliance from Key West and
the Swatara from New Orleans.
U. s. TROOPS TO BE DISPATCHED TO
AsPINWALL.
April 2.-Secretary Whitney will
ship two hundred men on steamer
tomorrow at noon. with tents and
camp equippage, for Aspinwall.
The Tennessee, with Admiral
Jourett, will leave New Orleans,
probably to-day, with an extra
complement of marines, and with
extra provisions. The selection of
officers has been left TO the Board
of Detail, which convened at 11:30
O'Clock.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08
GENERAL GRANT.
PRAYERS SENT 10 his SICK ECON By JEFF
DAVIS.
THE HERO DICTATES A BULLETIN
In Which He lnvokes Peace and Good
Will to Friend and Foe.
AN EASTER BLESSING FULL OF mTHos'
The Sufferer Slowly Sinking into the
Sleep that Knows no Waking.

New YORK, April 5.--General
Grant received on Saturday a letter
of sympathy from Jefferson Davis
in which Mr.. Davis said: "If the
prayers and good wishes of all those
in the South who honor antl respect
Generel Grant could avail, lle would
conquer the dread sntagor list with
whom he is is now contept ling just
as triumphantly as he over came the
antagonist with whom he contend
ded 20 years ago."
THE GENERAL DICTATES A BULLETIN.
The doctors have made a practice
of sending out bulletins at regular
hours, and General Grant has been
well aware of what was going on.
When he awoke from a sh ort sleep
at 5 o'clock this afternoon, the last of
the sunlight was peeprng in through
the windows. DR.. Shrady, General
Badeau and Colonel Fred Grant were
in the room. The General looked at
the wood fire as it blazed and crack
led. 1t was about time to send out
a bulletin, and the doctor, after in
quiring how General Grant felt, and
making the usual examination, sat
down to write il General Badeau
stood near him. II wish," DR.. Shar
dy said, "that We could write some
thing to show the Generals condi-
tion."
Say that I'm very comfortable, "
said the old soldier. II am grateful
for the sympathy that has been ex-
pressed for me-"
Then he thought moment and
said that he was grateful for the
prayerful sympathy and interest
manifested for him by his friends
and by those who had not heretofore
been regarded as such.
well, now," said the doctor
cheertully, as General Grant paused,
I'VE ought to have something to
wind up with"
Say that l desire the good will of
all, whethor heretofore my friends
or not" the General said. "Is that
enough ?"
"Yes," said General Badeau, lit is
a good Easter blessing for the people
of this country"
General Grant felt very despond-
all this afternoon again. In conver-
sation with General Badeau he said !:
at is useless to bear this any long
er."
Il know" General Badeau said
afterward, that he does not desire
to endure further suffering"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

For the past week the nation has
been waiting with hushed breath for
the announcement of the death of
General Grant, which has been hour
ly expected. Even now, while we
write, the great soldier Lay be in
the agony of dissolution. So brittle
is his hold on life, that the strained
thread may snap at any moment.
There is a possibility that he may
live yet few days, but all hope of
his recovery has been abandoned.
He is literally lowering between life
and death, nothing but his iron will
and great natural vitality seeming
to prolong the agony of life. The
heart of the nation sympathizes
keenly with his great sufferings al Z
peril, and its prayers go up for his
relief. although alas the only possi-
BILE relief is death. His attending
physicians watch constantly at his
bedside, administering stimulants,
and doing all they can to alleviate
his dreadful sufferings, which are
borne without a groan or a murmur.
His intellect is clear and unclouded
and he conyerses calmly with his
family and such friends as are ad-
mitted to his chamber. 1t is terri.
bic to think of this great and pure
patriot, this unmatched soldier, bat.
ting for a few more moments of
brief life with disease more ago.
nizing than death, and as implacable
as the grave to which it is fast hur-
rying him. Nothing can relieve,
nothing can any longer prolong his
life, and nothing is left for the mul.
titude whose hearts are with him in
this his greatest and last battle, but
to beseech the God of Nations that
he may eventually have a safe de.
liverance.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

Col. JAMES WoRREL, the eminent
civil engineer, who was widely
known throughout the State, died
at Harrisburg on Thursday last.
Mr.. Worrel was connected with the
first survey of the route over which
is now being built the South Penn
sylvania railroad, and is well re-
membered by our older citizens. 1t
was mainly through his instrumen-
tality that the charter and line OF
the road Wa preserved, until utiliz-
ed by the present company.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08
Barrios Rooted in Salvador.

LIBERTAD, April 1, via Galveston.
On March 80 General Barrios at
tackled the Salvadorian frontier posi-
ton Ell Coco, thus breaking the prom
Use given by him to the United
States Minister not to invade Saliva
dor and commencing operations
without declaration of war. The
battle ragged fiercely until nightfall
when the Salva6orin forces concen-
trated upon Chalchuapa. At day
light on the 31st fighting commenc-
ed around San Lorenzo. After a
severe engagement, which lasted ten
hours, the Guatemalan forces we're
completely routed. Their losses
were heavy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08
Ice Mountain High.

LANCASTER, Pa, April 2.-The ice
above the dam in the Susquehanna
at Columbia moved this morning,
the dam at the place escaping ma
teriai damage. A gorge so feet high
and several hundred feet in length
formed on the dam, but the ice was
subsequently washed away. Gorges
have been formed in the piers OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad bridge, but
the Railroad officials do not appre-
hend any damage to the structure.
The worst damage so far reported is
the washing out of the towpath on
the Pennsylvania Canal for dis
tance of 200 feet. All the planning
mills alcng the river are submerged.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08
General Grants Wish.

WASHINGTON, April 3.--The friends
of General Grant have been informed
that he has expressed desire to be
buried at Washington, and they are
consulting as to what action shall be
taken when he dies. 1t is said that
General Sheridan will have the mat
ter in charge, and that the funeral
will take place here. They express
the hope that the necessity for
this service will be delayed as long
as possible, but whenever the time
comes they expect to have the fu-
neral take place here, with grand
and impressive national ceremo-
niec
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

WHILE the President was receiv-
ing congratulations from the civil
service reformers, over Pearsons ap-
pointment, the Secretary of the
Treasury, snapped his fingers at
them, and formally appointed Hig-
gins, the ballot-box stuffer to a posi-.
ton of trust So much for the re-
form of this thimble rigging admin
istration.-Now you see it, and now
YOU don't.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

The Democrats object to the pro-
posed Congressional apportionment
bill now before the Legislature, be-
cause it will give them but nine of
the twenty-eight members, and
threaten its veto by the Governor
if passed. And yet, last fall, they
were only able to elect seven men,
bers out of the twenty-eight,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

ALLEN 7. MEYERS, a drunken
Democratic member of the Ohio
Legislature, made a disgraceful ex-
hibition of himself in the House
last week, and now threatens if ex-
PEELED TO send some of his fel-
low members to the penitentiary,
for accepting bribes during the last
Senatorial contest in Ohio. "Turn
the rascals ont ~
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

SECRETARY MANNING. under the
pretext of retrenchment, continues
making sweeping reductions of the
force in his department. 1t will be
SO easy, you know, when he finds
his force too small to do the work,
to fill it up again with his Demo-
cratic nartisans.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08
Look Out, Johnny /!

ST. PETERSBURG, April War.
like preparations are still being car
ried on by the Russian Govern
ment, Notwithstanding the passive
tenor ofthe reply to Earl Granville's
note. A number of cruisers and
torpedo boats are being actively fit
ted out at Nicolaieff and other ma
val stations. Troops are also being
hurried forward to the Russian
posts in the vicinity of Afghanistan,
and the consent of the Khan oi
Bokhara has been obtained to the
passage of Russian forces through
his territory.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

The designations of all the Audi
tors in the Treasury Department
have been called for by Secretary
Manning, and Democrats have been
appointed in their stead. No
charges of any kind were made
against any of the incumbents.
Their offices were simply wanted
for partisans of the Administration.
Call you this enforcing the civil
service rules2
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

The "boys" of the Tenth Penn
sylvania Reserves will doubtless be
pleased over the appointment OF
their old Colonel, ]. S. McCalmont
as Commissioner of Customs. The
Colonel was gallant soldier, and
while strict disciplinarian, was a
Just and kindly man, and is much
respected and beloved by the Som
erset county soldiers, whom he so
often led into battle.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

JOSEPH 4. JOHNSON, who has Just
been appointed Commissioner OF
Railroads by President Cleveland, is
the famous Confederate General
who. at the breaking out of the re-
bellion, resigned his commission in
the U. S. Army and became Major
General in the Confederate army,
and was among the last to surrender
at the collapse of the rebellion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

SENATOR BECK and other Demo
cratic Senators fumed and threaten
ed direful things over the appoint
ment Of Pearson as postmaster for
New York, but they all walked up
like little men and voted for his con-
firmation. The patronage in the
hands of the President is a lever of
mighty power.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

The q. S. Senate adjourned sine
die on Thursday evening last, leav-
ing quite number of Presidential
appointments not acted upon. These
nominations all fall with the ad.
journment of the Senate, but the
President can make such appoint.
ments as may please him from now
until December next, when the
Senate again meets, and will then
reject or confirm them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08
Professor HIebee Reappoinred.

HARRISBURG, April 1.-Governor
Pattison has reappointed Professor
Higbee Superintendent of Public
instruction. There were half a
dozen applicants for the position, all
Democrats; but the Governor has
frequently stated that he will not
permit politics to enter into the
military or public schools, and he
has adhered to that determination.
Professor Higbee was appointed by
Governor Hoyt four years ago.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

If the President continues much
longer to make appointments in the
same line pursued to the present
time, there will hardly be a rebel
Brigadier in the entire South, not
provided with an Office.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

THE House at Harrisburg on
Tuesday last, favorably passed the
bill regulating temperance studies
in the Common Schools. The vote
stood l3l yeas to 80 nays. Only the
Governors signature is required to
make IL a law
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

GRANT is slowly dying in New
York, and the rebel Generals he
whipped are being sent abroad, as
the representatives of the Govern
ment they tried to destroy. Such
is the irony of fate.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

THE Harrisburg Patriot is sick,
very sick over the re-appointment
by Governor Pattison, of DR.. Higbee,
a Republican, as State Superinten-
dent of Schools, 1t tearfully re-
marks that Thomas Jefferson
wouldn't have done it, or words to
that effect.n
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

THE widow Of President Garfield
Indignantly denies the rumor OF her
contemplated marriage. The story
was invented by a disreputable news
paper liar.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08
Free Distribution.

What causes the great rush at
Boyd's Drug Storea' The free dis
tribution of sample bottles Of DR..
Rosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup,
the most popular remedy for Coughs
Colds, Consumption and Bronchitis
now on the market. Regular size
80 cents and 81.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

PITTSBURGH, Pa, April "A spe-
cial despatch from Parker, Pa, says
"The ice in the Allegheny river was
gorged into huge mountains against
the iron bridge here last night, and
at 8 P. NJ. the structure gave way
under the terrible pressure, and two
sections were swept down the river.
It was reported that several persons
were on the bridge when it went
down, but the rumor is not yeri-
fed"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

IT was cruel OF the President to
force Pearson to remain Postmaster
of New York, Just to spite the mug
wumps. They didn't want office,
You know.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

DEMOCRATIC journals admit that the
reappointment of postmaster Pear
son was a concession to the Inde-
pendent Republicans, who demand
ed that he be continued in Office
because of his conceded fitness, and
his strict compliance with civil
service rules in the conduct of his
office. At the same time they an
nounce that his appointment is not
criterion by which the Presidents
future course is to be judged. Now,
if Mr. Pearson was reappointed be-
cause of these reasons, why should
not postmaster Huidekooper, of Phil
adelphia, who has administered his
office with the same ability and the
same regard for the civil service
rules, also be continued in his Of
fee? If not, why not?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

THE Bourbon Democracy of New
York are bowling mad, over the ap-
pointment of a mugwump postmas-
ter for the city.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

If Higgins is the rascal his as
sailants assert, be ought to be kick
ed out. If he is innocent, the proof
ought to be forthcoming.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

When you are troubled with diz-
ziness, your appetite all gone, and
feel bad generally, take few doses
of DR.. Henry Baxter's Mandrake
Bitters. and you will be surprised at
the improvement in your feelings.
Every bottle warranted to give salts
faction. For Sale by c. N. BOYD.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

"A
Estate of Margaret Hanlin, decd, late Of Jenner
Twp, Somerset Co., Pa.
Letters of administration on the above estate
having been granted to 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 against the
same will present them duly authenticated for
settlement on Saturday. April 25 1885, at the res
idence of Jacob Stunt, In Jenner Twp.
JAMES STUFFT,
marls Administrator
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Michael Snyder. late ofStonycreek Twp.
Somerset Co., Pa, decd.
Letters OF administration on the above estate
having been granted to 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 against the
settlement on Saturday, the 9th day of May, 1885,
at the residence of John G.. Coleman, in Quema-
honing Township.
JOHN G. COLEMAN,
CYRUS RAYMAN,
anil Administrative
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of James Gatten. late OF Lower Turkeyfoot
Twp, Somerset Co., Pa, decd.
Letters of administration on the above estate
having been granted TO the undersigned by the
sons indebted to said estate to make immediate
payment, and those having claims against the
same to present them duly authenticated for set
ment on Saturday, the l1th day Of April, 1855, af
the late residence OF deceased.
]. w. .BURKHOLDER
mara. Adminfstrator
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08
Rhode leland state Election,

Providence, R. l., April 1.-The
State election to-day brought out
but light vote as compared with
that of 1884. The State officers on
the Republican ticket, of course, are
elected.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

PEARsoN's appointments payment
in full Tor the Republican vote cast
for Cleveland In New York.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08
Troops Advancing.

LONDON, March 3l.-Diapatches
received here this afternoon from
Teheran confirm the report that the
Russians advanced their outposts
to within eighteen miles of Penjdeh
on March 22d.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

$4,000, ,OOO, 600, or whether by doctor
ing his official statement Secretary
Manning has made the figures lie?
The difference of $4,000, 900 is too
big a boo for a sneep.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

WHILE it is announced from Eng
land that Russia has acceded to ber
terms, and the possibility of rup-
ture between those two nations has
been averted, it is nevertheless a
fact that Russia is steadily pushing
her troops forward to the disputed
frontier, and is straining every nerve
to put her navy in fighting trim.
The probabilities are that when
Russia gets a good ready" the Eng
lish will hear further from her. AT
the same time England is arming,
and preparing her immense iron-
clads for immediate service. If di-
plomacy fails, it is very evident
that both parties anticipate an APP
peal to arms, and this is the most
probable result, and will come
sooner or later.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

Estate of Phoebe Marshall decd.
Having been appointed Auditor to ascertain
advancements and make and report distribution
of the funds In the hands of VIM. s. Morgan and
Josiah Keller, Executors Of Phoebe Marshall de-
ceased, hereby give notice that / will attend to
the duties Of my appointment at my Office in Son.
erset, Pa, on Saturday the 18th day Of April,
1885, when and where all persons interested may
attend
W. H. RUPPEL,
mar25 Auditor,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

The old Bourbons swear that
Cleveland has Johnsonized the
Democratic party.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

Said a noted man of 60 years, "my
mother gave me Downs Elixir for
coughs and colds when l was boy"
For Sale by C. N. Boyd, the Drug
gist, Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08
PREP RED

The Spring Season of 1885 finds better prepared to m
your than ever before, fact shown not only BY On
reayincreased facilities and larger stock but also BY H.
fullest assortment of qualities, styles, and makes We wan
you to not to buy but to ookto look at goods
our large and handsome show rooms, facilities for dor
business at everything there is see; vary the LOOKING
too, by asking neutrality-suspicious. about goods ab
prices, about SYSTEM about anything engh
you You'll not be urged to buy you'll be welcome You'll
be treated courteousy you'll feel well repaid for the comD
We're specially desrous of having those who have been in
habit of dealing elsewhere accept invitation They abO
all others will, after coming here, thank for the invitation
Come!
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

Is this a Democratic Administra-
ton? mournfully asks the boys
who did the work.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

THE public debt was decreased
s4s3.0O0 dollars during the month
of March.
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EXECUTORS sALE
Valuable Real Estate.
: EGAL NOTICE.

In Re estate Of Jos. @. In the Orphans, Court
Coleman, deed. Sof Somerset Co., Pa
And now to wit, 9th Ma. .ch, 1885. on motion OF
Valentine Hay, Esq, the Court appoint John o..
Kimmell, ESD, Auditor, to ascertain advance
ments and make and report distribution OF the
funds In the hands of A. +. Dickey. Executor Of
the last will and testament Of Jos. G.. Coleman,
decd to and among those legally entitled thereto.
Somerset County, IS.
: ~ Extracts from the Record. Certified
isEAL March, 1885.
Notice is hereby given to all parties interested
that will attend to the duties OF the above ap-
pointment at my office In Somerset, Pa. on Friday
the 30th day Of April, 1885 at o'clock when and
where all persons interested can attend II they
think proper.
rnarll Auditor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-08

Estate of Solomon ]. Baer, decd late of .Somer-
set Twp, Somerset Co., Pa,
Letters of administration on the above estate
having been granted to 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 against the
same will present them duly authenticated for
settlement on Saturday, April IS, 1855, at the
Store OF Baer Bro, Lull p. o.. Somerset Twp.
w. S. BAER,
WA, SElBERT,
uarll. Administrators.