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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
Minneapolis Flour Report.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Nov. 4 I'm,
der pressure of a most adverse con
dition of trade the mills have begun
to slacken their pace and ALLOW the
;iour production TO wane. the de.
cline, however. has not yet become
very marked. The stoppage looked
for at the close of the report a week
agofailed to take place, and beyond q
small loss in output, the operations
of the week were UNMARRIED The TO-
tai output reached 1852, ,654 barrels
averaging 27,109 barrels daily,
against 16S, l09 barrels the preceding
week and 10000 barrels the cores
ponding time in 1884 The produc-
tion for the corresponding week last
year Was the heaviest on the crop.
At noon Yesterday three mills
were idle and twenty running. The
latter, as a rule, run strong and the
output of the week will not be ma
terially changed. There seems to be
as much uncertainty about the mills
shutting down as ten days ago, al
though the milIers claim they can
only run at loss.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
srRucK BY a TORNADO.
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AND INDIANA
VISITED BY STORM THAT
DESTROYED LIFE AND
PROPERTY.


EVANSVILLE, ND, November c.
The Coar1ers Carni, H.. special
says: About Fl e O'Clock this even
ing a terrible cyclone visited this
section, coming from the southwest
and passing toward the northeast
about three miles north of this city.
The cyclone destroyed the house OF
Henry Dobbs, the occupants being
away from home. The Baptist
church was destroyed. The house
of Paul Burkhart was lifted from its
foundation and the harm and resi-
dence OF Joseph Burrell totally de-
stroyed. Joseph Burrell, aged 20
years, was killed by being struck by
flying rafter. The remainder of
the family escaped without severe
injury. The barn and dwelling of
James Williams, three and hall
miles north, was wrecked. Miss
Flood, a visitor, leaving as the ROOT
was blown from the house, received
fatal wounds from falling timbers.
Mrs. Coltenbach' s house In the same
neighborhood was blown down and
demolished, injuring the old lady
severely and giving ner Oldest son a
scalp woand and crushing both
thighs of younger son. Mr.. RyaD's
house was blown down and the
dwelling and barn of james Hood,
iii the same neighborhood, were
scattered to the winds, the family
taking refuge in the storm cellar.
Reports from other sections OF the
county are heard on the streets, but
nothing definite can be learned be-
fore morning.
CARMI, H., Nov. Ga cyclone
visited this section this evening.
killing Joseph Burrell, al aged far
mer near this city. Several houses
were blown down and considerable
property destroyed. Several people
were wounded by flying debris.
ST.. PAUL, Mimi, Nov. 6 Re
ports from the north and west show
that heavy Billiards are raging
Terrible snow storms are reported
in Nortern Dakota, and at Brainerd.
Six inches of snow has fallen since
5 O'Clock this afternoon in Duluth.
Ii is the worst snow storm they have
mad there for five years aud is still
! raging.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
Threw Her Boy on the Tram.

MONTREAL. November ga wo-
man named Forth threw her ten
year-old boy off the morning train
near Bonaventure to-day because he
had the smallpox. Before the at
tention of the physician in charge at
the depot where the woman boarded
the train could be drawn to the fact
that the boy was suffering from the
disease the train was off. The loud
mutterings OF the passengers evident
ly frightened the mother, for Just af.
ter leaving the yard and while the
train was running at the rate of six
miles an hour. she took her boy to
the platform Of the car and threw
him from the train. She has been
arrested.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
Driving or the Chinese.

PORTLAND, Or. November A
dispatch from Tacoma, Washington
Territory, says: This being the day
set for the Chinese to leave, at a sig.
nal given at $50 a. NJ. several hun
dred citizens congregated and march.
ed in an orderly manner slong the
streets to the Chinese houses, order.
ing the occupants to pack their traps
and leave. The order was complied
with. By 5o'clock their goods were
loaded on drays and the Chinese
were marching along by the side OF
loaded wagons on their way to Lake
View, nine miles south. The Chi.
nese merchants were given until
Wednesday morning TO pack theil
goods, each store being allowed three
assistants. One hundred and nine.
ty-seven Chinese reached Lake View
about z O'Clock and camped in va.
cant houses. Citizens have sent
them provisions to last until morn.
ing.
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THANKS am PRAISE.
Governor Pattisoa's Thanksgiving
Proclamation.


The following Thanksgiving proc
lamation has been issued by Gov
ernor Pattison:
During the past year we have been
unusually blessed and exempted
from those calamities and distresses
that so often befail aud ;.illict ma
tions and communities. Not only
have We experienced exceptional i'm.
inunity from general and widespread
disasters, but the steady advance Of
our country in civilization, material
prosperity and national grandeur
has been most marked. The adap.
tation of our form of government to
the varying wants and conditions ol
our people, and the renewed evi'
dence of their attachment 10 its in
st'tutions are the most priceless
blessings nation can enjoy.
1t is fitting, therefore, aud a duty,
that the people should pause from
their accustomed toll and pleasures
to make acknowledgement of theiI
dependence upon the Supreme Ruler
of the universe, and by thauksgiv-
ing and praise to show that they are
not unmindful whose hand il
IL that blesses and whose arm 1t is
that protects. By so doing we shall
not only evince our gratitude To the
nerciful God, who has blessed Us,
but will also contribute to the spread
of that religious and reverent senti-
ment which is the safeguard of pub
lie as 1t is the basis of private virtue
In conformity, therefore, with
the recommendation of the Presi-
dent of the United States, and the
uniform custom of our Christian
communities, |, Robert E Pattison
Governor OF the Common wealth ol
PENNSYLVANIA, do appoint Thursday
the 18th day of November, A d
1885, as day of thanksgiving and
prayer. and do recommend that II
he SD observed by the citizens of this
Commonwealth.
Given under my hand and the great
seal of the State at Harrisburg
this fifth day of November, in the
year OF our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and eighty-iive, and
of the Commonwealth the one
hundred and tenth.
ROBERT h. PATTIsoN.
Attest w. S. STENGER,
Secretary of the Commonwealth
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
A wife aguraerer,s Confession

BUFFALO. Nov. 5.--Herman, the
wife murderer, made confession to-
day, of which this is the substance /:
About Z O'Clock Sunday evening
Mrs. Herman prepared to go out
alone. Herman. who was jealous, in
sisted upon going With her. After
hot words had passed between them
Herman threw the woman down on
the foor and killed her with q razor,
which ne had carried in his pocket
through the day, intending to kill
her. While she was yet dying he
lifted the body to the bed, took her
apron. soaked up the blood with
it, washed himself and went out.
He returned about midnight and
laid down beside the corpse. He
slept beside the body three nights.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
Piucky Mrs. Philips.

HAMMoNsoS, n. J., Nov. 5-For
some time this place has been troub-
led with sneak thieves. On Sunday
evening last one of them met his
match when he attempted TO rob and
assault Mrs. Phillips. On that even
ing, about 10 o'clock, Ms. Phillips
and her daughter, who were alone in
the house, were retiring for the night
when they were startled by seeing
man looking in at the window Mrs
Phillips Immediately asked hIm
wha. he wanted. In reply he made
an insulting remark and she at once
procured revolver, and, followed
by her daughter, went out on the
porch. The intruder kept his posi-
ton by the window. She again ask
ed him what he wanted, and he said !:
"I'll show you d-n quick" at the
same time taking step toward her.
She raised her revolver and fired at
him. Throwing up his arms he
begged her not to shoot again. She
gave him one minute to leave the
premises. Instead of doing SO he
drew large knife from his pocket
and rushed at her. She again raised
her revolver and fired. The man
turned and fled.
On Tuesday a man, who refused to
give his name, was arrested on sus
picion, and, after much questioning,
he confessed that he was the man,
and tha; his purpose was to rob the
house. He requested that a doctor
be sent for to examine his wounds.
Upon examination it was found that
zone o. the bullets had entered his
shoulder and the other one had bro
ken his breast bone, making two
painful and dangerous wounds.
The doctors say he may not recover.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
Testing the Personal Property Tax
Law.

READING, Nov.-To-day large
number OF citizens of this county
filed a bill in equity in the Court
here praying for an injunction
against the County Commissioner,
and Assessors to prevent the latter
from requiring petitioners to furnish
sworn statements OF their personal
property, such as mortgages. bonds,
notes, gold watches, etc, for pur-
poses OF taxation, the last LegIsla-
ture having passed such a reyenue
bill, which Is very obnoxious. Iht
bill was filed in order to test the
constitutiunality OF the law. Many
citizens declare that they will not
make 4 return. As every taxpayer
In the State has been furnished with
a blank form upon which to make
an exact statement of wealth the.
importance OF this suit Is spparent
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
The Illinois Cyclone.

CHICAGO, November THE cy-
clone which passed over the south.
western part of the State last night
was more serious in its results than
was at first believed. At Carmie the
house OF Joseph Burrell was blown
down. Burrell was instantly killed,
and several members of the family
were severely injured. Four build
ings were blown down, including
the Baptist church. Reports from
Jacksonville, Duquoin and PIs.sfield
state that much damage was done to
property, although no further loss of
life has been ascertained.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
Five Children at a Birth.

TOLEDO, O., November S-Seyeral
DAYS ago the wife of Wilhelm
Freund, a farmer, near Holgate,
Henry county. gave birth to FIVE
bows all of whom are well-formed
and alive. Mrs Freund is thirty-six
wears of age, and during her nineteen
wears of married life has given birth
to twenty one children, eighteen OF
whom are now alive. The ether
three lived to various ages over a
year. DR.. Townsend, of Holgate,
has been in attendance at most OF
these births, and DR.. Harrison, OF
Napoleon, is also conversant with
the facts and has assisted on some
occasions.
The mother is described as a
comely German woman, and the
father is short and solid, but not
por,ly This happy couple live on
small farm, which the husband
tills with the assistance of his nu-
merous progeny. Some of the chill
dren were born in the bayfield,, where
the mother was at work.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
Unforr usl,e Wealth

ST PAUL, Nov. 4.-Cyrus Yandes,
whose iather, james w. Yandes,
formerly Of indianapolis, died a fes
days since leaving a considerable
fortune WAS found dead on his
fathers grave to-day. He had blown
the side OF bis head eff with shot
gun. Grief for his father, and the
responsibility of settling million
dollar estate for himself and sister
in the absence of a viii is believed
to have unsettled the young man 5
mind George Yand,s, of Indian
apolls Is now experimenting the re-
moval of his remains, together with
those of the father, mother and three
brothers and sister, all but the for
mer being buried in the yard of the
homestead here. The funeral cas
will leave about Friday. The falni-
ly has wide range of connection
and acqnaintauces East.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
Moody Speaks to Thousands in the
Iron Town

READING. Ney. 4.-The big rink
on South Fifth Street to-day con-
tained ain audience Of 5000 people
and a choir of 200 singers when The
opening service of Moody's revival
meeting was held at 10 a. N. Jesse
Orr, of the Reading Stove Works,
led the singers Rev. Dr. McCaulley
opened the meeting with prayer
Rev. Breyfogle read the Scripture
lesson Rev. Billheimer followed in
prayer. Rev. Mosser spoke on How
Can We Cultivate the Spirit OF
Prayer among Christian People ?'
Evangelist Moody's hearty person
then appeared on the platform, aud
he delivered an address on the same
subject Later he spoke on reaching
non -church-goers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
Senator Sharon Makes his Will.

SAN FRANcIsco. Nov. 6 -Ex Sen
aior Sharon was reported to be
slightly better last evening. He is
suffering from neuralgia OF the heart.
In anticipation Of his approaching
death he yesterday decided all bis
property to bis son, Fred Sharon,
and mis- son-in-law, Frank G.. New
land, in trust for his heirs. The es-
tate is valued at six million dollars
and embraces property in Nevada,
California. Missouri aad the District
OF Columbia. It is to be divided
into three equal portions among the
children. Clara. Fred and Flora,
(Lady Hesketh, )or their heirs. Three
children of Clara, who is deceased,
will each receive onethird OF her
share The deed ignores all other
relations of Ex-senator Sharon.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11

WASHINGTON, ID. c., November 2
Congressman Maybury, of Michi-
gan, who wect home from here last
night to vote tomorrow, says tina,
before anything is done toward fill
ing the Federal Offices in the State
with Democrats, Mrs. General Gus.
ter's appointment TO the Detroit Pen
sion Agency will receive the Presi-
dents attention. Mr. Maybury call
ed on the President Saturday anu
discussed with him the standing and
backing of number OF applicants,
and laid before him the claims Mrs.
Custer has to the place. As the wife
of a brave and honorable officer she
has very good chance of receiving
the position.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
Thirty-four Years In one Room.

PROVIDENCE, Nov. 6.-Two small
children heard a queer noise a few
days ago in a house on the Arnold
Smith farm in North Smithfeld, 4
small town fifteen miles from here
and they told their parents. An
investigation was held, resulting in
finding man, one Alner Smith
aged thirty-fve, confined in a room
twelve by fifteen feet, chained to the
floor. His hair had grown all over
his body and ne was black and blue
nearly all over where he had knock
ed himself against the wall, having
been in that room thirty-four years,
or ever since be was fourteen months
old. He is crazy and has never re-
ceived any medical treatment. Only
his mother and brother are alive. 1t
is said that she is wealthy:
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
a Duel az Short Range.

GADsEN, Ala, Nov. "a day or
two ago Chicago drummer insulted
a beautiful young girl named La
throp. who told Mr.. Young, the man
to whom she was engaged to be
married, about it. Young demand
ed satisfaction of the drummer who
referred him to Major Wyley, an el-
derry gentleman, whom be said bad
spoken lightly of Miss Lrthrop 5
virtue. Wyley admitted the fact
and said he would abide by what
he said. Young met Wyley ye-ter-
day and demanded retraction.
Wiley refused, whefeupon Young
struck him in the face and knocked
him down. As Wyley arose he drew
pistol and fred at Young. The
latter had meantime drawn his re-
volver and duel at short range en-
sued. Mr.. Young was wounded in
the hip. Both disputants had sew
eral bullets through their clothing,
and two bystanders received bullets
through their sleeves. Young.
wound is serious and will cripple
him
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
She Knew it Meant Burial i.

indianapolis, November 6 "A re-
markable case of suspended anima-
tion has occurred in an Indianapolis
family. This morning an undertake
er was called to the house of Viii
liam Stuart to prepare the body of
Mrs. Stuart for burial After the
supposed corpse had been washed
and dressed. i, was decided 20 post
pone the work of embalming the re-
mains until few hours later. Soon
after the undertaken had returned to
his place of business he received n
message stating that his services
would not he needed, as the body
had come to life again and was In a
fair way to recover. Mrs Stuart
claims to have been conscious while
being prepared for burial, but was
unable TO move or speak
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11

The following is a summary OF
the result OF Tuesdays election,
made up from the latest returns
from the several States: New York
elects Hill, DEM, for Governor by
about ii, 900. The State Legislature
is Republican on joint ballot-a
majority of So in total vote of 100
In Virginia, Lee, Democrat, il
elected Governor by about 20,00t
majority. As far as reported the
Legislature is heavily Democratic
that party having 62 out os LOG
members Of the House, and twenty
three out of forty in the Senate.
In Massachusetts,, Robinson, Re.
publican, is elected Governor by
about 22,000 majority, and the Leg.
islature is largely Republican.
The Democrats have carried Ma.
ryland by about 10000, and have
the Legislature by majority of 80
insuring the reelection Of Senator
German.
The Republican State ticket ir
Nebraska is elected by over 10000
majority.
The New Jersey Legislature Il
Republican by 8 majority on joint
ballot, ensuring the election of a Re
publican United States Senator.
Larrebee, Republican is elected
Governor of Iowa by about 9,00(
majority. The Legislature is Re
publican in both branches, the ma.
.jority on joint ballot being about 40
The Republicans have secured the
Legislature in Connecticut but by &
reduced majority.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11

The Democratic victory in New
York makes it apparent to the most
purblind politician that the Mug
wumps do not, as they fondly imag-
med. hold the balance of power in
that State. They ali voted for Dav-
enport, and yet he was defeated by
nearly ten times the majority that
was polled against Mr.. Blaine.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11

9We sailed into The fight. The result
..nroves thai our course was right. Bar
s.ron will be defeated, Philson elected and party
supremacy established over the efforts OF the
''hoodle gang TO wreck it,
Thus said the Commercial on
Monday before the election. Ii
thought then that it had the Repub-
licans of Somerset county under its
feet, and that Democratic supremacy
asas established. Poor devil. Like
Judas. it could not withstand the
glitter of silver. II should further
follow his example and go hang it.
self
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
Burning of Chinatown.

TACOMA, ". T., Nov. 6-Tbe
loss caused by the destruction of
Chinatown amounts to about S25,-
0O1. The burned buildings were
mere shauties, bat large quantity
OF merchandise was consumed.
The buildings were fred by the
anti-agilators who expelled the
Dhinese, so that IN case they should
ever return they would bave no
sabitatious. There were only two
Cinnamon 10 the city at the time Of
the hJe, az the Others having been
driven out before that event.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
Murde, Confessed on a Dea,hbed

WILLIAMsPoRT, Pa, Nov. 5.-Pat-
rick Curran, prisoner in the county
Jail here on a charge Of incendiar-
ism, has made q confession to the
effect that wien young man he
murdered man named Martin, near
Howard, Centre county. Both were
engaged in counterfeiting, and they
had quarrel. Curran is 81 years
old, and Is on his deathbed. He ad-
mits TO other crimes, committed in
Ireland
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11

HARRISBURG, November 5.-Pro-
fessor Baer, Assistant State Librar-
ian for over a year, has re igned TO
accept position at Florence, South
Carolina, IS Snperintendent Of Pub
lic Schools. Professor Baer was for
severa. years Superintendent of the
Public Seaoois in Berks county.
His successor as Assistant Librarian
has not been named.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
Horrible Death of beautiful Girl

LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. 4 miss Ka
tie Tabh,a Young unmarried woman
Of this city, was fatally burned last
night. She had been romping about
the house with her little niece, the
two laughing and screaming in Jun.
Getting tired, she disrobad and
knelt before the stove to say her
prayers. Suddenly she discovered
that her night dress was ignited.
Her mother and sister made every
effort to extinguish the flames, but
she broke away and ran into the
street, where passers-by succeeded
ia putting out the fire. Her limbs
were badly charred an d her body
roasted. She fingered in agony and
died this morning. She was one of
the prettiest girls in Louisville and
very popular in society.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
TWO Men Carried over Niagara
Falls,

CHIPPEWA, Ont., Nov. S-Two
Germans, one aged about 20 and tie
other q, were out in a boat on Nj
agara river To day and were carried
over the falls As they were near
ing the rapids some boys tried TO
warn them, but they did not seem
10 understand What was said. Both
were drowned. They both belonged
to Niagara Falls. Oue was named
Adam Kepeustien and the other
was only known oy the name OF
A nnnsi
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
They Found 81. 900 HID In Tree

MONROE, Ga.. Nov. 5.-N. r.
Thompson aud A. A. Melton were
cutting down a tree near Dickinson :
Bridge to-day. They noticed that
different kind of wood was dove
tailed il the tree and cut it out. In
side they found a cavity scraped out
ia which was concealed $1,000 in
silver coins, none of which had
dates later than 1855. Indications
are that the money has been there
twenty-five years.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
Hesuming Work at Roach's Ship
Yard.

CHESTER, Nov. S-All the fore
men of the departments at Roach S
ship yard prior to the suspension
have been ordered to report Monday
morning, and they will take on
about $50 men, which number will
be augmented as necessary, but in
no case will more than 800 men be
employed. They will be in the en-
ploy and under the pay roll OF the
Government About three months
viii be required to complete the
Boston snG about 10 months far the
Chicago.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11

HAVING crawle3 out of the Demo
cratic wreck of Tuesday last, We un'
derstand that the editor of the Com
mereiol has some idea OF writing
history of Judas iscariot. He has
read up the authorities, thought the
matter all over, and has come to the
conclusion that Judas was a moral
hero, who sometimes made mistakes
and brought the people down on
him. Undoubtedly the astute editor
is better able to defend Judas than
TO justify his conduct during the
late campaign.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11
An OIL Stream E,gnsv Fee. n,xh

CLEyELAED, O., November G.
One of the wells recently drilled at
Findlay, O.. for natural gas. was
''torpedoed" to-day and a stream OF
oil shot eighty feet into the air. The
wei is now flowing at the rate OF
800 barrels PEI day and to a height
of forty feet.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-11

The election of Colonel Quay as
Treasurer of Pennsylvania by ma
lority of nearly 44,O00 in an off vear
with about only sixty per cent. ol
the vote out, proves not only the
popularity of the candidate, but that
the Old Keystone is a thoroughly
reliable Republican State, in season
and ont of season.