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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-07-29
Beethoyen's Last Days.

; While iourneying to Vienna on
foot, because be was too peOr to pay
for a ride, Beethoven, the great com-
poser, staid all night at farm house
ION the way. During the night, be-
coming feverish and restless, be
arose to take the air, and went forth
| from the dwelling in bare feet. He
wandered about till early morning,
when he returned to the house, not
knowing whittier he had gone. He
.had been seized with a severe chill,
and his mind was already wander
ing. Dropsy ON the chest was found
Ito have declared itself, and within
I two days, in spite OF all care and
skill, it was pronounced that Beet
shoven must die.
(! As he lay upon his bed, pale and
jim great suffering. a man entered.
1T was Hammel, the friend of many
;years-his only friend He had
learned of his illness while on a Wis
lit to Vienna, and came not only to
nurse him. but to bring him money.
. Ii was too late !
His eyes shone, he struggled for
sutteranee. and at length gasped is
1T not true, dear Hammel. that |
have some talent. after all ?" These
were the last words of Beethoven.
lie was buried in the little cemetery
lof Dobling, and very recently his
3remains have been removed to the
great cemetery of Vienna, in COM
9pany with Schubert, who earnestly
sdesired to be buried by his side.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-07-29
He Had The Doodle.

Miss Susie had been more than
usually fortunate in keeping her lit
tile brother within bounds when
James came to see her. Her court
ship met with setback last Satur-
|day night, however. While james
waited for her to get ready to go to
the rink he noticed little Sammy
contemplating his feet with look
lof absorbing interest. He began to
|feel uncomfortable, as viii any
young man if you look at his feet
long enough. At length, out from
|the fullness of Sammy's little heart
his mouth spake:
''Mr. Stewpan, kin ] look at you
shoes ?"
Certainly, Sammy"
Sammy examined them faithful
ly, and then. in a disappointed tone
remarked:
4Why, they amt any differen
from my pas"
"Why. Sammy, why should theJ
|be?n
"And amt yer stockin's or ye
bare feet different, nuther?'
"Not that / know of, Sammy. Bu
why do you ask? ?"
20, coz Sue said TO ma last nigh
khat you were such an onery felIe
ehe wouldn't look at you if yol
weren't well heeled.'
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-07-29
\ New Game.

A very pleasant way fer a party
'of young people to entertain them
selves at an informal gathering i;
for them to try and distinguish eaeE
|other by seeing the eyes alone.
Pin a shawl around the doorway
about FIVE feet from the floor. Cut
two holes in a large sheet Of wrap
|ping paper, or newspaper vii
serve the same purpose. which vii
show the eyes distinctly, but vii
not expose any part Of the face
If any one present possesses {
talent for drawing, the paper, which
lis to servo as a mask, could be fur
|ther decorated with a mouth and
nose put on with a brush dipped II
india ink. This viii add to the gro
|tesque appearance which the shaw
|surmounted by the masque, viii pre-
sent. Eyebrows might also bt
painted.
When the paper Is pinned abov'
fine shawl, the company snould O'
divided into two parties, one to re
Smain in the room as spectators anC
|guessers, the to 90 behind the scenes
otherwise the shawl as performers
| Ifthere are over half a dozen of tbs
latter, line should be formed tn.
one at the head stands behind th'
mask so that his eyes are distinctly
seen by those in the room, anC
another of the performers asks
who Is the owner ?
If a correct response IS given, tn
performers clap their hands. Th
owner who has taken his turn gee
10 the foot of the line and numbe
two takes MS place behind the sceen
After time the parties change an
1.-THE fun is renewed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-07-29
WHAT THE MOTHER SAYS.

Yes. know there are stains on niy carpet
The traces of small muddy boots;
And see your fair tapestry glowing.
And spotless with blossoms and fruits.
And know that my walls are disfigured
With prints OF small fingers aud hands
And that your own household most truly
In immaculate purity stands
And know that my parior is Uttered
With many old treasures and toys;
While your own is in dalntiest order,
Unharmed By the presence of boys
And know that my room is invaded
Quite boldly all hours of the day:
While you sit in yours unmolested
And dream the soft quiet away,
Yes, know there are four little bedsides
Where must stand watchful each nigh
While you 90 out in yenr carriage,
And fash in your dresses 50 bright.
Now, l think Tn neal little woman;
ike my house orderly, too;
And I'm fond of my dainty belongings;
Yet would not change places with you.
No, keep your fair home with its order,
Its freedom from bother and noise;
And keep your own fanciful leisure,
But give me my four splendid boys.
-Ezchange,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-07-29

Jordan L. Mott and Roscoe Conk.
|ling were dining a few days ago Al
the New York club at different ta
|bles. Conkling had a canvasbacs
duck, and upon finishing his mea
went to Motifs table and saw hin
eating duck.
@Ah. you have a canvasback, too
Il just had one"
"No, that is a redhead," answered
Mott.
do you find much difference be
tween the two birds p inquired
|Conkling.
"Yes; one dollar.-Neac YorI
ESm.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-07-29
Maud S.

II will give you little infor ma
ition concerning the mare that the
people do not know said Mr.. Bon
sner. ''On the day that she was de-
:livered to Mr.. Vanderbilt in her A.
'year-old form she was lame; Mr.
;Bair, her t,ainer, told me that while
.he handled her during the period
:of her 5-year-old form, with the ex-
Eception of about five weeks, she
WAS lame. She was lame at Hart,
ford in August, 1880, when she was
going to trot there, and had to be
! withdrawn. She was very lame at
,Cincinnati, May, 1854. L saw her,
!lanne there myself. She was lame
the day she was delivered in my
stables, August 10. 1884. and her
trainer, Bair, said no veterinary
surgeon could cure her.
''She had been in that condition.
live weeks. Two weeks after Bairl
had said no surgeon could cure her.
'he admitted that he was wrong.l
When he saw her going perfectly
Sound he said: / give it all up.
IShe grows faster one side of the hoofI
Than the other, and if the excessiveI
growth is not reduced it unbalances!
the lower pastern, and one where i'll
rests on the coffin bone, and strains,
the ligaments that bind it on that
side.
"The statements about her repeat
led shoeing are all false. She has toI
be shod about once in two weeks
The animus of the article, | think, !
is this (: | would not allow the maress
TO oe driven any fast miles on Bell
mont Park because the track Is tool
hard, ank they have no facilities fors
watering it. The track becomes asI
hard as a stone, and is ruinous toI
a trotter- There are many thingss
about the mare which the trainers
and the manager did not tell Mrl
Vanderbilt. | find no fault withs
Vanderbilt because she was lame;
when | got her | am bound to says
he has acted most literally and gen
in the transaction. | con-l
slider the mare worth to-day doubled
what / paid for her. She is inl
Cleveland now, and in about perfects
condition. If she is all right the;
latter part of this month we will tryS
to have her beat her record.-N. VI
San
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-07-29
This Idea OF Going West

To Colorado or New Mexico, fol
pure air to relieve Consumption i:
all a mistake. Any reasonable mar
would use DR.. Bosanke's Cough and
Lung Syrup for Consumption in al
its first stages. Itnever fails to give
relief in all cases of Coughs, Colds
Bronchitis, Pains in the Chest and
ALI affections primary to Consump
|tion. Price 90 cents and s1.O0.
Sold by C. n. Boyd, Somerset, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-07-29
A Coon $ Change of Base.

ais the coon a smart animal ?"
asked stranger Of old s. Jackson,
on Onion Greek. Talk about coons
being smart, / should say dey was
smart" ~Weil.how smart are they2"
"a coon played me de meanest trick
you eber heerd tell on. / found q
hole wbar de coon went inter de
groun'. and I waited der all day
long to shoot dat 'coon, and when
he did come cut he was a pOlecat.'
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-07-29

In box at the opera two ladies'
ARE bringing their opera glasses to|
bear on third-a brunette of ma
.ture years made beautiful with SUI
(perb diamonds. "Look.n said one 4
,'.it is the Countess X. Her hair is
/ let black, and / am sure that il was
gray last year" very true, my
(dear. But you forget that she is in
mourning. She lost her brother
some months ago."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-07-29

A COW Is strange creature. Al
though it may not always have
enough to eat, it always cud eat ii il
|chews.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-07-29

As well expect life without air. as
health without pure blood. Cleanse
she blood with Ayers Sarsaparilla-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-07-29

8 The leather product of the United
|States amounts to $500, 100000 per
|annum.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-07-29

1t is impossible tor leopards to
escape when once in confinement,
for they are always spotted"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-07-29

There is only one thing sadder
than death, and that is seat in a
Theatre behind q four-story hat
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-07-29
MITCHELL WAGON,

(which am now selling will certify my statement that
sthev are the VERY BEST Farm Wagon made They are IN
general in nearly every country on the face OF the
globe and adapted every variety of climate 1t ac-
by all be the best proporoned best
hest finished and lightes running wagon made present a
few facts that should be read by every farmer about the Mitch
;ell Wagons
ls Great taken in selecting only the best timber
grows which at the proper season OF the year and
ped under sheds until thoroughly seasoned The thl6e
kens much heavier than any other skeins IN use ard
therefore less liable break The hubs dodgemorts-
led which makes the strongest and most durable wheel that
cn be constructed The patent boxcoupng used only by
this Company prevents the wearing and weakening OF the
axle j. The MITCHELL. WAGON stands to-day at the
head and front of all competitors and known far and wide
las the strongest and most durable unequaed in quality and
Inish and monarch of the road wherever known and used
Don't fail give CALL and the wagon for yourself
Remember for the NINETY DAYS am selling these
wagons greatly reduced prices 1t will pay to buy OF me
land to buy now Prices furnished on application.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-17
REL EXPIATES HIS CRIME.
concluded from First Page

Bourget that you would not abandon me account
of the mission which you have goodly given me to
fulfil in all points. LOUIS DAVID" RIEL.
The following was written the same day:
REGINA JAIL Nov. 9, 1885.
For assisting to alleviate the wrongs of my country
am to be-but will not say it. For having done
what could to better the condition of the people at
large, aboriginal, American and as a
prophet, will lose my temporal life!
LOUIS DAVID" REL.
About 73O o'clock this morning he wrote the
following
Rev. c. A. New illiams
My good thanks for assisting me in different ways,
principally by your prayers.
Nov 10, 1885. LOUIS DAVID" REL.
Twenty minutes before he went to the saeffold
he wrote the following, in French, of which a
close translation is given This was his final
mlsslve and is in clear, bold hand:
What there is too presumptuous in my writings
must say that by these presents that subordinate it
entirely to the good pleasures of my God to the doc
trines of the church and to the nfalbe doctrines of
the supreme Pontiff. die Catholic, and in the one
only faith LOUIS DAVID" RIEL.
REGINA JAIL, Nov. Is, 1885.
Father McWillams declares he never wit
messed more resigned feeling than was shown
in the case of Riel during his last hours. The
members of the Northwest Council are now In
session here, but, as a rule. are not willing to
prognostcate the probable effect of the death of
Riel upon the halfbreeds or the country gener
ally. One of the half breed members said that
his countrymen undoubtedly sympathzed with
their leader. and doubtless would do so doubly
now that he was dead. 1t is declared this after
noon that the government will probably not al
low his body to be removed to Winnipeg,
through fear of demonstrations which might be
made by the half breeds at his funeral
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-17
A Murderer Coffined Before Death.

CHICAGO, Nov. Lett is rumored here to-
day that Azari. one of the Italian muir
and that when the collins were opened al
the cemetery his body had changed its posi-
ton, and showed signs of life. 1t is said that
the attendants. alarmed at the discovery, and
fearing the murderers restoration to life would
cause him to suffer second hanging, hastily
screwed down the coffin lid again. The collins
were placed in the vault owing to indications
that the bodies. if buried, would be taken from
their graves. Mr. E. g. Nell, president of tn,
society for the burial of INDECENT Italians. t,
whom the bodies were delivered, was seen to
day in relation to the rumor He admitted tina
the body of Azari had changed it's position bu
believed that life was extinct when the coffin
were opened.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-17

ment while Mr.. Reed is strict party man of
the Blaine stripe, and Governor Long, although
he claims to be regular Republican, is strongly
suspected of mugwumpsm. and is certainly
tinctured with independent tendencies.
1t is to be hoped that Mr.. Reed may at all
events be able to make some Roadway next SEES
sion with his plans for altering the rules of
the House so as to facilitate business AS at
present constituted the rules merely a set of
snags and reefs in the way of legislative naviga-
ton They make il possible for few men to
obstruct the progress of legislation indefinitely
and completely. if they choose by all manner Of
dlatory devices. They cause waste of much
valuable time every session. and every day of
every session. The alarm is given that this talk
of changing the rules is meant as blow at Mr..
Randall's power and prerogative which it may be
In the minds of some. But entirely apart from
considerations affecting Mr.. Randall the rules
certainly ought to be amended. This is really
the most pressing question of detail now before
Congress If it fails TO receive proper consider
alton promptly, the pending session will result,
as so many of its predecessors have, in absurd
and mischievous failure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-17
The Reformed Hebrew Church.

PrTTsBURG Nov. 16.-The national rabbinical
convention of the Reformed Hebrew Church,
called to consider the propriety of abolshing
many of the traditional features of the Hebrew
religion, was opened at Concordia Hall, Allie
gheny City, at 10 o'clock this morning. by Rev.
DR.. L. M. Wise. of Cincinnati. Thirty five dele
gates from all parts of the country presented
credentials. Rev DR.. Kohler, of New York,
through whose efforts the convention was brought
about, made a lengthy address, advocating the
passage of series of resolutions tending toward
the reform of Judaism in America. DIR. Kohler
said the movement contemplated the doing away
with some of the traditional features of Judaism,
such as the belief of the orthodox Hebrews that
they all to go back to Palestine. 1t is in
tended. also, to eliminate the teachings that give
Judaism national or Oriental character. This
evening public meeting will be held in the
Eighth-street Synagogue, at which addresses will
be made by Rabbis Koher of New York; Herst
of Chicago Sonnenschein, of ST. Louis and
Wise, of Cincinnati.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-17
Hungry Indians.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-Governor Hausser, OF
Montana, has telegraphed to Secretary Lamar
that Father Blondin. missionary just in from
the Tongue river country, reports that the In
dams in that country are suffering from want OF
food. The report is discredited at the depart
ment as the agent has reported that the usual
supplies have been issued but inquiry will be
made. and supplies furnished if necessary. A
meeting of the bureau of Catholic Indian mis-
sionares was held at its Office in this city, on the
18th inst at which the Rt Rev. Marty, bishop
of Dakota, and Rev. P. l.. Apple, D. D., OF
Washington, were elected members This action
places the bureau not only under tho protection
of the laws Of the United States. but also under
that of the decree of the Third Plenary Council
held in Baltimore, November, 1884, as approved
at Rome.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-17
GalvestOn's Condition.

GALVESTON Nov. ia mass-meeting was
held this afternoon to secure a popular ex
preston in regard to the ACCESSIBILITY of accept
ing tenders of aid from other cities Mayor
Fulton said the distress was much greater
than at first estimated, and he thought he coulG
accept without loss of dignity, all voluntary
tenders of aid. resolution was passed
unanimously appointing committee
of ten to telegraph to newspapers
and individuals that the loss was far create,
than at first supposed, being fully $2,5cOOOO, OF
oneei ghth of the taxable value oil
the city. Several thousand dollars were
paid out to-day, and about $4,000 received
Contributions have been received from Austin
and other Texas cities. and inquiries if help is
needed from Portland, Me-, Philadelphia and
Charleston. A careful investigation shows thai
56S residences were detroyed, over 100 more
than at first estimated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-17
Ingersoll's Change of Base.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-Col Robert G. Inger-
soil makes New York his home, and becomes
counsel for large railway corporation on a
handsome annual salary. Yesterday he sold his
residence on K street. between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth. to Mr.. A. B. McCreery, of Bati-
more, for $45, 900. The purchaser takes posses
sion this week. and Mr.. Ingersoll will remove
his household goods. the only divinities he &C
knowedges, TO Gotham. Dir. A. B. McCreery,
who has secured the Ineersoll mansion, is a
brother-in-law of Mr. Justice Field, of the Su-
preme Court, they having married sisters. He
is Scotch Irishman, who started life in humble
circumstances. and is said to be millionaire five
times over. He. like several residents of the
northwest quarter, made his money on the slope,
and, as he is very hospitable and a good enter
tainer. his coming to this city will be welcomed
by the California colony here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-17
Protection the Policy.

WASHINGTON, Nov. Ex-senator Aldrich of
Rhode Island believes that the hope Of the
Republican party for future success lies in the
agitation and advocacy of protection. 1.-THE
labor question is becoming important-how the
great masses of working people shall be made
and kept contented. Through Republican rule,
with protection in full execution they had good
wages and plenty of work. AS the country has
swung back toward the Democratic party things
have changed. The people need education in the
principle of protection a sound doctrine of
craftsmanship The Republican party must
push it to the front and make it the issue of
issues. l would not throw away what the enemy
calls the bloody shirt ISSUE But the party is not
wholly agreed on that issue, as it is on protec-
ton, and it should be secondary. With the
tariff question to the front there will be differ
ent result for the party than it has encountered
in the late elections.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-17
A Fraud on the Pensions Bureau.

Special to the IndanapOIls Journal
WASHINGTON, Nov 16.-At the Pension Blu
reau it has been discovered that Mrs Cox, OF
Kentucky, is, and has been for some time, draw.
ing two pensions, and she is to be prosecuted.
1t is a crime to draw two or more pensions on
any pretext or claim. Under the name OF
Susannah Cox she has been drawing SIS month
as dependent mother since Dec 6, 1868, and
since March 8, 1878, has drawn the same amount
under the name of Susan Cox, as the widow of
John Cox. She did lose son and husband in
the service, but she has no right to more than
one pension of So a month. People who are re
ceiving such benefit have the penitentiary yawn
ing for them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-17
Row Over a street Railroad.

NEWPORT Nov. ia charter has been OBJ
tanned for street railway, and the privilege of
twenty-five New York and Boston millionaires,
whose real estate here is valued at more than
$37 O00, 900, have signed protest against the
railway, which, they believe, will be detrimental
to the best interests of the city Many of them
threaten to sell out and move The newspapers
and most of the citizens favor the road. The City
Council will hold a meeting with a view of sub
hitting the question to the voters at large. Some
of the owners of carriages have already notified
business men on certain thoroughfares that if
the rails are laid they will not drive over the
streets, and therefore the shops will lose their
trade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-17

ST. PAUL, Mimi. Nov. l6-Hon W. F. Lux
ton, editor of the Winnipeg Free Press, who is in
the city to-day, seemed very anxious to learn
whether Riel was hanged or not. and when in
formed, about 10 o'clock, that the rebel leader
had been executed. lie evinced the greatest sur
prise.
"Why are you surprised" no was asked by an
Associated Press reporter.
81 really thought the man would be reprieved
at the last moment" he replied.
what is the feeling in Winnipeg about the
matter?"
1.-THE general opinion is that Riel deserved
death, not because he was the recognized leader
of the rebellion, but because he is a poltroon.
Why it came out In the evidence during the trial
that he made a proposition to the government
to sell out his friends for cash compensation OF
about 800 900, and although 80 per cent. of the
residents of Manitoba and the Northwest terri
tory were in full sympathy with the half breeds,
who have been woefully ill-treated, this evidence
of his intention to sell them out was no sooner
made public than "a revulson of feeling set in,
and it was foregone conclusion that he would
De found guilty. His friends hoped to the
last, however that Sir John Macdonald
would commute the death sentence. Now the
Tory party, which supports Sir John, is com
posed of two distinct factions-the first is the
French party of Quebec, rs per cent. OF whom
demanded Riel's release. the other is the ex-
treme ultra loyal English-speaking party In Par
lament. who almost to man wanted Riel
hanged. Between these two factions. Sir John
was in dilemma, but the English speaking side
have gained the day. There is no doubt that
Riel deserved his fate. not because he was a
traitor and a rebel leader. but. as l have said.
because he was nothing more or less than a pol
troon.'
What is thought of his visions and prophe-
ciesg Do people think him insane because of his
utterances?"
great ambition was to make a high-sounding
name, and it may be he was monomaniac on
the subject. Examine all his alleged VISIONS and
prophecies in the light of a statement, and you
can readily understand them In every one OF
them ne is the central figure The only exception
Is where he mentions Christ. and even then he
manages to come in next