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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
Cure for Piles.

Piles are frequently preceded by
a sense of weight in the back, loins
and lower part of the 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 fiatulency, uneasiness of the stom-
ach, ect. A moisture, like perspira-
ton, producing very disagreeable
itching, after getting warm, is COM
mon attendant. Blind, Bleeding and
Itching Piles yield at once to the ap-
plication of DIR. Bosanko's Pile Rem
edy. which acts directly upon the
parts affected absorbing the Tumors,
allaying the intense itching, and eff
fecting permanent cure. Price so
cents. Address, The DR.. Bosanko
Medicine Co., Piqua, o. Sold by
c. N. BOYD, Druggist, Somerset,
Pa. dec.3-1v.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
Ships For Russia.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 10
Barker Bros, & Co., of this city, who
are the American agents fes the Rus
sian Government, are reported to be
negotiating for the purchase of ves-
sells for Russia's use in the impend
ing war with England. McWharton
Barker, senior member of the firm,
on being asked if this was the case
to-day, refused to deny that he was
buying vessels. He considered a
long and bloody war certain, and
feels confident of Russia's success,
saying that country has more men
more food and more wool to make
clothes than England. 1t is current
ly believed here that unless the Navy
Department Immediately accepts
John Roach's dispatch boat Dolphin
Mr.. Barker will buy it for Rus
sia-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
another Call for Hemp.

BALTIMORE, Nd, April 12.-Intel-
ligence has reached this city that on
Thursday night last two negroes
called at the farm house of VIM. A.
Palmer, on Rappahannock river, in
Middlesex county, Va, and told him
that his aunt, living five miles dis
tant, was i'll and desired to see him.
Palmer hastil} dressed himself and
started toward the stable to get a
horse, when the negroes attacked
him and knocked him senseless with
a club. After taking from his pock-
ct s165 they carried him into the
house and set fire to the building.
A younger brother who was sleeping
upstairs was aroused by smoke and
ran down stairs. Near the door he
fell over his brother and dragged
him from the house. The house
was entirely destroyed. The assail-
ants are not known.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
The CuyIer Coiliery Horror.

SHENANDOAH, Pa, April 1O.-The
situation at the ill-fated Cuyler Col
liery remains unchanged, owing to
the dangerous condition of the root
and the fact that falls of rock are OF
almost constant occurrence. Moth
ing has been done to-day in the di-
rection of reopening the mine or re-
covering the bodies of the victims,
nor is it known when such work can
be resumed.
Large crowds of people continue
to visit the scene of the disaster and
gaze at the gloomy and cavernous-
looking mouth of the mine. A con-
sultation of mine superintendent
and inspectors was held this evening
with view to determine whether or
not it is safe to allow the workmen
to enter the mine. 1t is not thought
probable that any attempt to resume
the search for the bodies will be be-
gun before Monday next.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
Mr.. FreIinghuysen Sinking.

New YORK, April 9.-The condi-
ton of Frederic I. Frelinghuysen
was worse to day, and tonight it was
thought by his family that he was
sinking fast. The stupor which
caused alarm on last Saturday has
returned. Mr.. Frelinghuyson was
restless and in pain on Wednesday
night, and in the early morning
hours it was necessary to administer
an anodyne. This gave him some
relief from the pain. Toward noon
the return of the lethargy became ap-
parent. This continued through
the afternoon and evening, the pa
tient arousing only about 6 o'clock
and then remaining awake only for
a short time. The rest of the time
he slept and could not be reused to
consciousness.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

GENERAL GRANT, who was meas
.urably better during the closing
DAYS of last week, was seized with
a severe coughing spell on Sunday
last, which left him greatly prostrat-
ed. 1t it wonderful with what ten
acity the old soldier fights his last
battle, and it is most pitiful to see
him silently and unfiinchingly fac
ing his grim enemy with a strength
Of mind and spirit that appears al
most incredible. His physicians
say he may survive a week or more,
and yet admit that his death at any
moment would not surprise them.
None know better than does the
sufferer, that his life may go out at
any moment, and he awaits the
summons calmly, and with un-
daunted courage. Hope, there is
not, and the Nation can only pray
that his death may be devoid Of
agony.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
MAssAcRED By INDIANS.
Fourteen More Victims OF Canada,s
Northwestern Rebellion.

WINNIPEG, Man, April 1O.-Four-
teen persons have been massacred BY
the rebels at Frog Lake. Rumors
OF the affair reached here at 1890
this morning and were confirmed by
dispatches received this afternoon
The following official dispatch to
the Husdon Bay Company, receiv-
ed to-day, shows an alarming state
OF afairs:
News from Clarke's tonight con-
firms the report of horrible massa-
ere West Of Battleford, at Frog Lake,
and fourteen persons were killed.
One thousand Indians surrounded
Battleford and a party of forty In
dians approached the fort They
were attacked at long range by the
home guard. Two Indians were
killed and tie Indians have gone, it
is reported, to attack Saskatoon.
Frog Lake is about 120 miles
Northwest of Battleford and thirty
from Fort Pitt The reserves there
are occupied by three bands Of Crees
They number over 200.
The Hudson bay company also re-
ceived the following despatch. THE
warehouse at Saddle
Lake has been raided. The Indians
have gone 20 join the rebels.
A dispatch from Edmontown in
dicatcs that crisis is expected there
hourly. The Indians are all about
the town and threatening to make
a raid. The women and children
are in the barracks, and are much
alarmed. Hundreds in this city are
intensely excited; as they have
friends at Edmonton, all of whom
are believed to be in imminent dan
ger.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

THE Governor of the Soldiers
Home at Washington has addressed
letter to Mrs. Grant placing one of
the commanding sites near the build
ings at her disposal as place OF
burial for her distinguished husband.
The vast estate of the Soldiers
Home, at first comprising 200 and
now 800 acres, lying about a mile
beyond the northern boundary of
Washington, was purchased at the
suggestion of General Winfield Scott,
and was paid for out of large bal
ance Of ransom money paid by
Mexico to Gen. Scott to save i: from
pillage by the American soldiers.
The grounds are magnificently laid
out with drives, fields, lawns, groves,
lakes and streams. The main
building is of marble. There are
also number of other buildings u.s.
ed by officers for quarters aud the
men for dormitories. One building
is known as the Presidents cottage,
and here Presidents Pierce, Buchan-
an, Lincoln, Johnson, Hayes and
Arthur spent most of their summers
while in office. Near these build
irgs is a superb bronze statue OF
General Scott, which cost $4,000,
erected by the Home, not ONLY to his
great military renown but to his
memory as the founder of the Home.
From the brow of this site is fine
view of Washington. The Potomac,
Alexandria and the forest-clad hills
of MoG1t Vernon may be seen. The
Home will accommodate 600 sol
diers. 1t is for the use of soldiers
only of the regular army, sum OF
twelve cents a month being deducted
from the pay of each soldier IN the
army for its maintenance. A more
fitting place of sepulture for the re.
mains of the world renowned soldier
could not be selected.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

DEMOCRATIC journals are now an
nouncing, that Higgins, the Balti-
more plug, whom Secretary Man.
ming placed in the Treasury De-
partment is busily engaged in fer
reting out the rascals holding offices.
This, We presume, is an effort to
justify his appointment on the old
rule OF 'Set rogue to catch rogue.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

THE law just enacted in regard to
teaching temperance in the schools
makes the study of physiology and
hygiene, in reference to the effects Of
alcoholic stimulants and narcotics.
imperative. The penalty for failure
to carry out the Law will be sufficient
I'm the sight of the new law to with
hold the warrant for State appropri-
alton of school money. The law al
so provides that no certificate to
teach in public schools will be issued
to any person after the first Monday
in June, 1866. who has not passed
satisfactory examination in temper
ance physiology and hygiene.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

FINDING no "rascals" to tnrn out
the Democratic Commissioner OF
Pensions made an attempt last week
to remove Miss Ida Sweet, the or
phan daughter of a gallant Union
General, from the Pension office at
Chicago. He admits that her duties
have been performed in a most sat-
isfactory manner, but the Office was
wanted for a partisan. The old cry
Turn the rascals out" has now
been changed to a safer one-"Turn
the women out"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

TWENTY years ago, on Thursday
last. the final act of armed rebellion
was ended by the surrender of Lees
army to General Grant, at Apo
mattox. The victor OF that day now
hopelessly struggling with a merci-
less disease is displaying the same
resolute courage and invincible will
that distinguished him during the
campaign that ended on that mem
orable occasion. The old soldier is
again YEARLY sighine for peace, and
the hour of his only but final sur
render is rapidly approaching.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
A Terrible Death.

ERIE, Pa, April 9.-Miss Lille
Smith, a teacher in Washington town
ship, met with frightful death to-day
While walking along the bank of
French creek, a mass of earth and
ice loosened by the thaw slid down
and overtaking the young woman
carried her into the creek. Before
help could reach her, a gorge came
down the creek and carried the body
five miles below the scene of the ac-
cident, where it was found bad
ly mutilated. Two scholars who
accompanied her ran back and es-
capped.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

THE Democrats ran the last cam
paign with the howl Turn the ras-
Gals out"-"We want a sight of the
books" They have now been more
than a month in power: not a sim
gle rascal" has been turned out, and
an export has gone through the
books Of the treasury department
and failed to discover any frauds. A
number of worthy and capable men
have been turned out of office to
make way for Southern brigadiers
and old copperheads, but not sim
gle one of these removals has been
made for "cause," but simply upon
partisan grounds. So much for the
first month of Democratic reform.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
Good Wishes From Ohio Veterans.

CLEVELAND, April 9.-At the cele.
bration tonight of Lees surrender
1900 soldiers of Northern Ohio tele-
graphed to General Grant that with
hearts surcharged with the tenderest
affection for their old commander,
which the lapse of twenty years has
only served to strengthen and inten-
sify, they send to you their most sin
cere sympathy in this your hour of
great physical suffering. With ad-
miration and love for you, as a SOL
dier and as the first citizen of the
Republic, which only broadens and
deepens as time passes, we tender q
soldiers greeting and God bless
you."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

MISS FRANCES WILLARD, in a let
ter to the Alton Presbytry, claims
to have received a divine revelation,
calling her to work for the political
advancement of women. In sub
stance, she says that woman sui
frage should be made leading feat
ure of Christian work and of the
Womans Christian Temperance Tn
ion. We fear that Frances has had
an attack of mysteries.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
The Washington Monument Struck Dy
Lightning.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-While a
heavy storm was passing over the
city, late yesterday afternoon, the
Washington Monument was struck
three times by lightning without
causing the least damage. Colonel
Casey examined the aluminium tip
this morning with powerful tele-
scope and found it as sharp and
bright as when it was placed on the
summit some months since.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

SCARCELY had the President
shown his belief in civil service
principles, by the reappointment of
Postmaster Pearson, than his sin
cerity was put to another test. Gen.
Black, who was appointed Commis-
sioner of Pensions as Mr.. Cleve-
lands personal choice, inconsider-
ately requested the resignation of
Miss Ada Sweet, Pension Agent at
Chicago, whose term does not ex-
pire for a year. Miss Sweet has
been a particularly competent of
fetal, and not an offensive politi-
clan, and refuses to resign-and
when woman says she won't, she
won't. She has appealed to the
President and he must either "go
back" on his civil service princi-
Piles, or permit the spunky lady to
hold the fort.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

The above illustrates occurrence that may be oi
messed store and is striking proof of the iuu
and advantages at all times offered by We do not
patrons to buy yet they seldom leave premises
only the amount of goods they intended purchasing and
Because they see in immense establishment most ~
ly selected stock that meets every requirement. line Of
of the Latest Styles and most Durable Material and an
ment of Patterns that is gratifying to the eye all at Pre-
suit the times.
ing
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

The news of the first battle be-
tween the Russians and Afghans was
Immediately seized upon by the
spectators as a pretext for advanc-
ing prices, In Chicago and New
York wheat was advanced five cents
and pork 80 cents per bbl. within
an hour after receipt of the news.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
A Legislative Mark ofRespect.

HARRISBURG, April 9.-General
Grant was prayed for by the Chap
lains in both Senate and Houset his
morning, and the House this after
noon observed the Anniversary of
Appomattox by passing Browns bill
to establish soldiers home at Erie.
On motion of MCGOWAN the House
then adjourned as a mark of respect
for the dying hero.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
The Grant Fund All Right.

New YORK. April 10.-In regard
to reports that the fund of s250,OOO
which was subscribed for General
Grant a few years ago and in Toledo
and Wabash second mortgage bonds
on the guarantee of Ex-Governor
Morgan, was insecure, because the
guarantee was loosely drawn, George
Jones, of the Times, said yesterday
that the interest on the bonds had
been paid, and that if it should not
be paid the Morgan estate would
pay it within ten years from the date
of contract.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
Flowers from the Meade Post

George G. Meade Post, No. /, of
this city, of which General Grant is
an active member, prepared and for
warded to the sick hero yeaterday a
memento of the surrender of Lee at
Appomattox, as that was the ami
versary. 1t was floral tribute of
unique design. Attached to it was
a cream and white satin ribbon, on
one side of which was printed in
gold lettering. April 8, 1s65-1SS5,
Appomattox !" on the other, sym
pathy of Meade Post, No. 1, of Phil
adelphla."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
=
DR.. Bosanko.

This name is SO familiar with the
people throughout the United States
that it is hardly necessary to state
that he is the originator of the great
DR.. Bosanko Cough and Lung SJr-
up, the favorite remedy, wherever
known, for Coughs, Colds, Consump-
ton and ali affections of the Throat
and Lungs. Price so cts. and 81 90.
Sold by c. N. Boyd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
Live Stock Burned to Death.

LANCASTER, April 9.-This morn
ing the large frame barn of Chris
tian Brubaker, near Bruneryille was
destroyed by fire, together with the
wagon shed and other outbuildings.
Sixteen head Of CATTLE and three
fine horses perished in the flames.
No one was at home at the time but
the servant girl. The barn was in
sured.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

IT was clamorously claimed by
the Democrats last fall that, Cincin-
natl was lost TO them through the
bulldozing of Republican Marshals.
Last week, there being no Marshals
on hand, the Republicans again car
lied that city with a whirl-What
was the matter this time?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
They Were Both Handy With the
Pistol.

ST. LOUIS. April 9.-At Poplar
Bluff, Mo-, last night Louis Darr, a
well known citizen in comfortable
circumstances, killed his wife and
himself. They had not lived hap
PLY together for some time and quar-
relied last evening. Both pulled pis-
tolls, but before the woman could
shoot he put bullet through her
heart and then shot his own head al
most off. They leave two little chill
dren.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

FoR almost month and half
the country has been under Dem
ocratic Administration, and yet not
a single Republican rascal has been
exposed, and no Republican office
holder has been turned out for ras-
cality, although there has been a
keen hunt for incompetent, unfaith-
fui or dishonest officials. Stick
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

Secretary Manning's friends made
quite parade of his economic views
when he ordered the sale of 500
worth of old horses and wagons,
hitherto used by his department
He is now having an $500 bath
room fitted up in his Office and his
economy is not quite SO vigorously
applauded.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

The Democrats groaned nightly
in spirit over the nomination of DR..
Higbee. and threatened to defeat
his confirmation by the Senate, but
when the test came on Thursday last,
but four members Of that body had
the gall to vote against it. The
Doctor was therefore confirmed as
Superintendent of Schools for anoth-
er term, by vote of 80 yeas to 4
nays. there being four absentees.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

In commenting on the appoint
ment of SO many Confederate Of
ficers by Mr.. Cleveland, it must be
remembered that he can do nothing
else, as the Confederacy was COM
posed exclusively of Democrats,
and that all Southern Democrats
were rebels.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

Ex-PREsIDENT ARTHUR has re-
turned to the city of New York, and
will resume the practice OF the law,
connecting himself with his form er
partners, Knevals and Ransom. He
will act principally as counsel
in cases, but viii go into court when
necessary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

DURING the month that Pcstmas-
ter General Villas has been in office
he has commissioned $50 postmas-
ters, and prepared more than one
hundred commissions for Preeiden-
tial appointments.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

EAGLE Pass, Tex, April 11.--News
reached here to-day of the discovery
of rich gold fields in Santa Rossa
mountains, about 100 miles west
from Santa Rossa. The discovery
was made by two brothers named
Davis, who were working a profit
able silver mine in the same range,
but they have abandoned the silver
mine and have located claims in the
gold fields. The gold lies in the
quartz, and is described by old CAL
ifornians 10 he the richest they have
ever seen.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

A BILL is now pending before the
Legislature proposing to permanent
ly locate the Supreme Court at Har-
risburg. This might not suit the
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh lawyers
but it would be in the interest of the
balance of the State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

1T is said that the farmers all over
Missouri, Kansas and Southern IL
linois, are ploughing up their wheat
fields and preparing them for other
crops. The wheat was killed by
the severe winter weather.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

When you are troubled with dig
ziness, your appetite all gone, and
feel bad generally, take a few doses
of DR.. Henry Baxter's Mandrake
Bitters. and you will be surprised at
the improvement in your feelings.
Every bottle warrsnted to give satis-
faction For Sale by C. N. BOYD.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
DIR. Higbee Confirmed.

HARRISBURG, Pa, April 9.-The
denomination of Professor Higbee to
be Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton was this morning confirmed by
the Senate by the vote OF 80 to 4.
Humes, King, Selheimer and Wag-
ner, Democrats, voted against the
confirmation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
A Crash Towel Ends a War.

MONROE, MICH, April Mrs.
General Custer sent yesterday to
the management of the Soldiers
Home carnival at Boston the flags
of truce used at Appomattox during
the negotiations which led to the sur
render of Lee The flag sent in by
Lee was an ordinary crash towel,
while the one returned by our force
was a linen handkerchief marked
::M. Zuell." They have been a part
of the Custer relics for years.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

THE Democrats now assert that
the alleged letter Of sympathy from
JEFF Davis to General Grant was a
forgery. Very welll our est mate
of Davis character is only strength
ened thereby.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

JUDeINe by the way the Canadian
government is rushing its best
troops to the front, it evidently
looks upon the half-breed rebellion
as a serious affair.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

A REPORT comes from Harrisburg
that Governor Pattison will soon
resign, to accept an appointment as
Comptroller of the Treasury. Next
thing we'll have Cleveland resign
ing the Presidency to accept the
position Of Sheriff.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

SEVERAL anxious Democratic ex-
pectants have betaken themselves to
the making of crazy quilts, to while
away their time. Here is strik-
ing proof of the eternal fitness of
things.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

THE Charleston Ne,cs is disgrunt-
led. 1t says of Cleveland's diplc-
matte appointments: "Mr. Phelps
is a respectable somebody" and
Governor McLane is q resurrec-
tion."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

Mr.. FRELINGHUYsEN, late Secre-
tary of State is lying very i'll at his
home in New J ersey, with no hope
of his ultimate recovery. His death
is daily expected.