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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
ALocai Famine.

WHEELING, March 15.-In the VIE
cinity of Stats mills, Jackson coun-
ty, w. Va, great restitution is
said to exist, owing to the long and
severe winter. Grain is so scarce
that much stock has died of starva-
ton. 1t is now reported that a
league has been formed by the small
farmers to compel those fortunate
enough to have anything in their
barns or granaries to divide with
their less fortunate neighbors.
Whether this is true or not, the store
house of not, the storehouse of Statt's
large mill was visited Friday night
by party as yet unknown, with
ehree wagons. and between 400 and
500 bushels of wheat and nearly as
much corn--all there was in the
mill-was hauled away.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
A TEST CASE.
Editor Dana Thfoks Cleveland's In.
tentfOns Will be Known In . W eek.
New York Sun.

New York Sun.
In little more than q week the
country will have an opportunity to
Judge from the case Of an important
Federal office in New York whether
the gradual substitution for Repub-
licans Of Democrats is to be expect
ed from the Administration. The
commission of Mr.. Henry G. Pear
son, Postmaster of this town, expires
on March 81. Mr.. Pearson is Re-
publican. He has the reputation OF
being an efficient postmaster. The
office was put in excellent condition
by his predecessor. and he has not
suffered it to deteriorate. He may
be said to have served the public
well. Democrats of sufficient ener-
gy and intelligence to run the New
York Postoffice just as well are not
wanting. Will Mr.. Cleveland re-
appoint Mr.. Pearson, or will he ap-
point some Democrat in his place.
Our esteemed contemporary, the
Boston Herald, says that the Presi-
dent intends to re-appoint Mr.. Pear
son ION the ground that Pearson is
an excellent Postmaster, wholly non.
partisan, and who fills his office
better than anv new man could.
The Utica Observer recommends
Mr.. Pearson's re-appointment for a
reason which seems a little singular
on the part of an influential Demo
cratic journal 1.-THE Independent
Republicans of New York city desire
his re-appointment. They ask it as
the vindication of their support for
Cleveland and devotion to civil SER
vice reform"
1t will hardly occur to most Demo
Gratis that it is the business of Dem.
ocratic Administration to vindicate
the Independent Republicans. If
Mr.. Cleveland determines to reap
point Mr.. Pearson, doubtless it will
be pleasing to the independent Re-
pnblicans but it may fail to please
good many Democrats, who at the
same time do not disparage Mr.. Pear.
sons qualifications. The Presidents
decision will be watched with great
interest by the party. Mr.. Pearson's
case will be regarded as test case.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
Cure for Piles.

Piles are frequently preceded by
a sense of weight in the back, loins
and lower part ofthe abdomen, caus-
ing the patient to suppose he has
some affection of the kidneys or
neighboring organs. At times,
symptoms of indigestion are present,
as flatulency, uneasiness of the stom-
ach, ect. A moisture, like perspira-
ton. producing very disagreeable
itching, after getting warm, is CON-
mon attendant. Blind, Bleeding and
Itching Piles yield at once to the APP
plication OF DR.. Bosanko's Pile Rem
edy, which acts directly upon the
parts affected absorbing the Tumors,
allaying the intense itching, and eff
fecting a permanent cure. Price 90
cents. Address, The DR.. Bosanko
Medicine Co., Piqua, o. Sold by
C. N. BOYD, Druggist, Somerset,
Pa. dec. 3-1y.
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disadvantage, and are virtually tax
ed to sustain the business of other
and more favored places by corpora
tions which have only a right to ex-
ist SO long as they conform to the
principle Of treating all parties on
an equality.
The attempt now being made at
Harrisburg to compel the railroad
companies to treat all parties who
ship freight over their roads in q
spirit of fairness, and not discrimi-
nate against one locality and one
customer in favor of another, ought
to succeed without any difficulty,
and would so succeed if our law
makers had as much regard for the
welfare OF the public as some OF
them Lave for the influence of rail-
road magnates. The constitution Of
the state imperatively requires that
such laws be passed but this re-
ouirement has been utterly disregard
ed. The very first Legislature which
met under the new constitution OF
this state should have given effect to
this constitutional provision, but
with a strange disregard for its sworn
duty it neglected to take such action.
and every subsequent legislature has
followed faithfully in its footsteps.
1t is disgrace to the state that some
well considered law on this subject
has not been passed.
There can be 70 valid objection 10
q reasonable enactment on this SUBJ
ject. 1t is not to be expected that
railroads should be compelled TO
carry freight ten miles for the same
rate per mile that they carry the
same kind and amount of freight one
thousand miles; bnt they should be
prevented from outraging justice
and common sense in their rates.
They should not be allowed, as they
do now, to charge more for freight
from Pittsburgh to Lancaster than
they do from Pittsburgh to Philadel-
phia, or more from Chicago to Pitts
burgh than from Chicago to New
York. 1t is such things as these
that outrage public feeling and de-
mand speedy and sure remedy.
The railroad companies are not
above the law; it is time this point
was definitely settled. They are in
valuable to. the country but if they
are to be above the constitution and
the laws it were better if they had
never existed.-Lancaster Inquirer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

Troy, Tenn. March l2.-Three
negroes named Young, Latham aud
Freeman were arrested Yesterday
charged with being Implicated in
the murder of Montgomery, near
the State line last December, and
while under guard at Union City,
last night, mob of about 100 per-
sons Overpowe:ed the guards, took
the prisoners and hanged them ju-,
outside the city. Their lifeless bod.
les were found this morning sus-
pended to q tree. Union City is
greatly excited over the matter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
A Change for the Worse.

New YORK, March 13.-General
Grant is notso well to-day. He pas.
sed somewhat restless night and
more anxiety was depicted on the
faces of the members of the house
hold this morning when your CORE
spondent called than has been no.
ticed for several days. Everything
was quiet about the house and at
tendants spoke in subdued tones,
as though fearful lest any sound
should reach the sick room.
Col. Grant greeted the reporter with
a subdued smile, and in answer to
his inquiries stated that the Genral
had not rested near so we'll as on
the proceeding nights of the
week.
He was very restless" said the
Colonel, "and | could tell by ais &C.
casional gulps that his tongue still
panied him greatly, but when he
arose he seemed to be somewhat
refreshed and ate his breakfast with
more show of appetite that we
expected"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
Shooting hls Rival.

LOUISVILLE, Marcn IL [Special]
"A patty of young people recently
assem- bled at the house of Reubs q
Arnett, in Magoffin County, among
whom were Garret Arnett and Viii
liam Josephs. They were in loye
with the same girl and had quar-
rel about her. Arnette was the ia
vored one and Josephs became fur
ious. he called Arnett out into
the hall and shot him through the
heart. A hundred men pursued the
murderer and captured him the
next day in Breathitt County. He
was rescued by the Sheriff and was
placed in Jail, but it is feared that
the mob will take him out and hang
him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
Fatal stanbIng Array.

TORONTO, Oar, March f5.-Rob-
ert and William Duplex. two broth
ers, went to McCraig's tavern to-
night, where they demanded drinks.
They were refused. and two Italians,
Relosi and Feole attempted to help
the proprietor put them out A
fight ensued, during which Relosi
stabbed Rotert sixteen times and
William three times. McCraig had
his head severely cut. Constable
Hart hearing the disturbance went
to the scene of the fight and was
knocked senseless with an ak. The
Italians were afterward arrested.
Robert Duplex will die, but the
Others will probably recover.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
Four Feet Of Water ON the Prairie

SALT RIVER, Mo-, March 1.-The
prairie about here is inundated to
the depth of four feet, and there are
apprehensions of a still greater rise,
and the people in the neighborhood
are preparing to vacate their dwelling
Wood choppers have abandoned all
work and gone over to the Illinois
side. All the land for a couple of
miles East of the st Louis, Keokuk
and Northwestern bridge is out of
sight, while below the bridge an
impregnable gorge exists. The Mis-
sissippi North of the Chicago and
Alton crossing shows no signs of a
disturbance yet, Notwithstanding
fears are entertained that sooner or
later trouble will ensue when the ice
from above comes tumbling down.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
Taking Grover at His Word.

WASHINGTON, Mar. II Controller
of Currency Cannon says that he does
not propose to resign his position.
He states that he is in hearty accord
with the new administration on the
question of suspension Of silver
coinage and other financial matters.
His appointment, he holds, was in
no sense political one, and he says
if the President means to conduct
the Government on business princi
Piles be is confident that he will not
be disturbed. The salary of Con-
troller of the Currency Is $4,000 per
annum.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
Tho Mistress Of the White House.

NEw YORK, March 13-On the eve
of the convention that nomi-
mated Cleveland, The national
Women's Christian Temper
ance Union met in nation
al court of prayer. asking for spirit
ual guidance in the deliberations of
the Presidential convention. The
woman who then directed and led
that solemn meeting, which prayed
that whoever should be the mistress
of the White House might be en-
dowed with heavenly grace and
divine strength to stand in the Ma
tion's highest home its true. priest
ess and its safe exsample," vas
Miss Cleveland. who to-day is mis-
tress of the Presidents home--a
Christian woman and a wise and
active member of the N. w. c. T. u.
The temperance women of the
country are delighted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
A Wild Man Captured.

WHEELING, March IA special
says the mystery of the wild man
which created such CONSERVATION
around Browns Station, Ohio, for
some time has been somewhat clear
ed up. After desperate fight the
wild man was caught. He presen-
a fearful sight. Hair covered his
body and he wa filthy and savage
beyond description. He lived in a
cave in the hills and subsisted Who'll
ly on raw food. He talked glib
berish which could not be under
stood and nothing regarding bis his
tory could be learned. He was
committed to the poorhouse at Steu
benville.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

ONE-HALF of the time usually
eonsnmsd by . Legislative session
has expired, and as yet there is very
little to show for ii. OF course, a vast
deal of crude legislation has been
licked into shape, and numerous
bills are pending in both HOUSES,
in a more or less forward state.
Still, but little progress has been
made with the really important bus
mess of the session. The Appor-
tionment bills, particularly, are
lying in the hands of the various
committees, when BY this time they
ought to have been pushed well to
the front. Time enongh has elaps-
ed in which to reconcile all differ
ences, if they can be reconciled In
advance, and if they can not, and
there is to be struggle on the floor
of the chamber among party friends,
then too much time has been
wasted. Any apportionment bills
that are satisfactory to the majority
party will, in all probability, en-
counter an Executive veto, and a
second attempt have to be made
to arrive at q conclusion satisfactory
all around. If our friends will at
once agree upon bills and push
them through, the question will be
settled; or they can at once arrive
at a conclusion as to the probability
of their being proper apportion-
ments made this session, and then
shape their action 80 as to close the
session within the ordinary time.
Action, action, gentlemen the time
for dawdling has passed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
That old established cough re

That old established cough RENE
dy, Downs Elixir, still more thar
holds its own in the public estima.
ton. despite sharp and active com.
petition. l; is a .'home remedy
and in this locality needs no words
Of praise frorn qs, so we'll and favor.
ably known Is il It is the standard
remedy foF cnughs, colds and all
throat troubles, with great numbers
Of our people. and their continued
use aud unsolicited recommendation
of it speaks volumes in its favor
Burlington. ". Free Press, January
rs, 1881. For Sale by C. N. BOYD,
Drusgist Somerset, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
Best i'm the World.

William M. Singerly's Holstein
"heifer Constance s." beat the world
on Monday as a two-year-old, Civ
ing eighty-one pounds of milk in
one day. Constance So. calved on
the 18th of February, 1885, with
her first calf. Constance S." was
calved May 18th 1882 She is by
Crown Prince III (No. 625) out of
imported Kathrin (No. 510). Crown
Prince III was by Crown Prince,
full brother to the famous COW Echo,
which died a few days since. Echo
had given % 775 pounds of milk in
one North american.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

W4sHIEGToN. D. c., March 14.-A
man giving bis name as Winfield
Scott Hancock was arraiened in tbs
Police Court to-day, and vas com.
mitted 70 the workhouse for three
months a : suspicious character.
He says that he Vailed from North
Caroline to Washington for the pur.
pose Of showing the President pat.
ent he had invensed 70 run the Gov
eminent. He asserts that he was
elected President on the Union tick.
ct, bat was kept cut of the Office.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

WHEELlse, w. Va, March 15.-
Grant county was visited Friday
night by . terrific wind storm. The
residences Of Adam Carr, Isaac Smith
A. ]. Parker and James pougherty
we're unroofed and Smith vas seri-
opsly and il is feared fatally hurt by
falling timben. Several barns and
outhpuses were demoraliyed and one
hoFss aud thres COWS killed. The
Wind ragged 90 6ercelyt that people
we're AFRAID TO go to bed and gathered
in . suLstaptially built church to
wait for morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

The Independents have the in
nings. 1t was to secure their votes
that Mr.. Cleveland pledged himself
to civil service reform, and Demo-
Gratis should not beg,udge them
this little boon in repayment for
their support. Where would Cleve-
land be to day had he not received
their votes?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
Blown Up With Powder.

ZANEsvILLE, o., March 12.-Tht
little villuge of Rossville, ten miles
west of GAINESVILLE, was thrown into
a state of excitement last night by
the destruction of a saloon owned
by Henry Burton. TIE powder
magazine of Brown & OSnes was
entered by force, keg of Blasting
powder taken out and removed to
the saloon. About 10 o'clock ter
rifle explosion aroused the int abb
tants to discover that the building
was a complete wreck. There is no
clue to the perpetrators.
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II any turnpike or bridge com.
pany would charge one man q great
er amount of toll than another for
travelling the same distance, or il
they would change more for ten
min tavel than for twenty and
nose for twenty than City, every
body would ~ oncs deuand that the
lau be enforced against them, il
&has vas Law In sxistence to meet
ths oase, " il these we're no Law that
oae b forthRith passed.
And yet this asme principle is
ooussantiy disssgasdsd by she rail-
roed companies People Of certain
dities and towns An thus placed sts
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
Fatal Mistake.

JosEsBoRo, Me, March 12-Colby
Pert saw huge wildcat prowling
around his lumber camp, and seiz-
ing his gun pursued it. The ami
NAL eluded him for some time. A,
last Pert, as he supposed, saw the
creatures head, partly covered BY
underbrush. Quickly leveling his
rife, he fred. A deep groan follow
ed the report, and to his dismay Pert
discovered that he had killed his ia
ther-in-law, John w. Feeney. The
dying man was conveyed to the near
est village, but life was extinct be-
fore his arrival.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
A Lunasic or Recognised standing.

New York, March 12.-Elias
Bray, who represents himself as a
preacher from Wilkesbarre, and
who on Inauguration day announc-
ed his intention of removing Pres
ident Cleveland, was cent to-day to
the Flatbush Insane Asylum, where
it wss found that he was an old
patient. He became crazy on re-
ligion, and in 1881 was sent to the
asylum. He escaped the same year
and nothing has been known OF him
since. He is an Englishman, and
his wife and children have returned
to England, where hs- will probably
be sent, "a Il. f,a
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

The trains from Washington are
crowded with disgusted Democrat
ic Office seekers, on their way home
who are swearing mad, and deter
mined to stir up rebellion against
Cloveland
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

One OF the last acts of the late
Congress was the passage of q Law
cheapening postage. After the FIRST
day of July next postage on letters
will be two cents for each ounce or
fraction thereof. instead of two cents
for every half-ounoe, and the post
age on newspapers from the Office
where printed is also decreased one.
A~lf .s...
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

VAN AIsrYSE, Tex, March H.
AT 8 So'clock tonight q cyclone struck
9 North.bopnd freight on the Texas
Central Railroad six miles south of
Van Alstyne Five cars were blown
completely of the track, including
the caboose. No one is reported in
jured.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
Miss Cie,eland's Reception.

WASHINGTON, March IA Mise
Cleveland held her weekly recep,
ton al the White House this after
noon from 3 to 8 o'clock. She was
assisted by her sister, Mrs Hoyt
Tnere were a,large nrmber of callers
among whom were Mrs. James &
Blaine and her son. They were cor.
daily received aud had quite a
pleasant chat.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
An Old war Relic Destroyed. !.

Petersburg, Va, March 1.-THE
tower or observatory on the farm OF
William l.. Poebies, Dinwiddie coun.
ty, which was built for and used by
General Grant during the siege Of
Petersburg by the federal army, was
destroyed by FIRE a few days ago
The tower was 100 feet in height
and occupies site opposite tort
Fisher, one of the largest forts on
the line.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

The new Administration moves
slowly in the way Of making ap-
pointments. and the hungry Demo
cratic Office seekers are fighting mad.
They should comfort themselves
with the reflection that though the
mills of the gods grind slowly, they
grind exceeding small.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
The President Issues q Proclama-
ton.

WASHINGTON, March 13.-Presi
dent Cleveland issued a proclama
tion warning the people agains. en-
tering the Oklahoma land, and mott
flying them that they will neither bt
permitted to enter upon said terrific
ry, or if already there to remain
The military force Of the unintec
States will be invoked to abate al
such unauthorized possession.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

YoUNGsrwN, O. March 13-At
O'Clock this morning a barn ownec
by Richard Hughes was discovered
90 ere, The flames communicated
10 six houses owned by AF. Hughes
and all were totally destroyed. All
the families in the six houses los,
their furniture and clothing, the in.
mates escaping in their nightclothes
Three horses were burned to death
The total loss will reach 5000; COW
cred by insurance. The fire, /. il
suspected, was the work ofsn incen.
diary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

WASHINGTON, March IA writ
ten message from the President was
sent to the Capitol this afternoon
for the purpose Of Withdrawing
from the Senate the Nicaraguan
treaty and the Spanish treaty. The
Senate had adjourned, however. be-
fore the message reached its desli-
nation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

THERE are threatening signs Of
war between Great Britain and Rus
sia, and much uneasiness is felt
throughout continental Europe.
The trouble arises over the bound
ary line between the possessions Of
these two powers in Afghanistan.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

SECRETARY BAYARD has announc-
ed in the most positive manner
that be will strictly adhere to the
Civil Service law, and has assured
the clerks that no removals will be
made except for neglect Of duty.
Our Democratic brethren are sim-
ply appalled,.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18
This Idr. OF Going 'wess

to Colorado or New Mexico, for pure
air to relieve Consumption, is all a
mistake. Any reasonable man
would use Dr. Rosanko's Capgh and
Lung Syrup for Consumption in ell
its first stages. It never fails to give
relief in all its first stages. Il never
tails to give relief in all cages Of
Coughs, Colds. Brohch,tis, Pains 10
the Chest and all affections primary
to Consumption. Price, so cents
and e1.W Sold by q. n. Boyd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

The pressure on Democratic
State Senators at Harrisburg, for
endorsement of applicants for of.
fee, has become so terrific that they
were compelled to hold q caucus
and resolved to refuse further en-
dorsements, except to persons OF
State reputation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

DURING the administration of
President Hayes, the Ohio men
wanted the earth, and they met
with pretty good success. Now it
is New Yorks turn, and President
Cleveland seems disposed to take
care of his friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

DoN'T crowd the mourners, boys
give the old man a good chance
he'll get there yet in great shape
There aren't enough offices to 60
around, but it will all come out right
avantually
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

The coal miners strike in the
valley of the Monongahela is now
said to involve over 10000 work
men. There will probably be much
suffering and distress before it is
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

IT is alleged that Postmaster Gen.
eral Villas decided last week, not to
ELL post Offices until the term of the
present incumbents expires. There
is wailing and gnashing of teeth
among the disappointed and hun
pry applicauts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

The Democratic members of Con
gress who were elected to stay a,
home last fall, are nearly all now al
Washington c.amoring for positions
It would be an insult to their con.
stituents, who, knowing them best
retired them, for Mr.. Cleveland to
recall them from their tombs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-03-18

TaE HsnisbaH Pat,iot says:
Secretary Manning proposes to
iop oG unnecessary ol6oials as one
way Of improving the civil ssrxiDe." |"
and then it patheticaliy ssuarks; ;
IF the Secretary will gil the neces-
cary Offices with Democrats and
asase the Others vacant. tie psop,e
viii approve his course" How true
thst hope deferred makesh the
heert sick.