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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26
Robbed OF 81. 1000.

CHAMBERsBURG, August 19.-On
Saturday a well-dressed stranger call
ed upon Samuel Shank, wealthy
farmer, residing in Guilford town
ship, and said that he desired to
purchase farm and inquired wheth-
er Shank had not advertised his for
sale. Being informed in the affirm
ative, the stranger requested to be
shown over the place and expressed
himself as being pleased with it.
On Saturday the same man, accom-
panied by another stranger. visited
Shank. They represented them
selves as agents for sister-in-law
and stated that they would call on
Tuesday and purchase the farm. On
Tuesday morning these two and still
another stranger appeared at the
farm, carrying a small satchel,
which, upon opening, displayed
greenbacks in large rolls. The men
requested Shank to put up 81, 200 as
a penalty or forfeit against with
drawing from the consummation of
the sale and that the money should
be placed in the hands of one of
Shank's neighbors. As Shank did
not have the sum in the house be,
in company with one of the strang-
ers, came to this city and drew the
money out of bank. AS they were
returning, when within a mile of
the farm, they were met by the 9th
er two men in a lonely woods, who
said they had become tired waiting
and thought they would walk out
and meet them. Suddenly one of
them drew a pistol and, covering
Shank, demanded the 81 200, which
was handed over. The robbers then
cautioned Shank about following
them and escaped. The robbery
took place at four o'clock, in broad
daylight. The money contained in
the satchel is supposed to have been
counterfeit.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26
THE PROPOSED ABANDONMENT.
A WeIi-Known Judge Asks Some Per
tinent South Penn Questions.


BEpFoRD, Pa, August 23.-The
agitation concerning the proposed
deal Of the South Pennsylvania rail-
road has reached the same excite
ment in this vicinity as has been
noted in other sections of the State.
Judge William NJ. Hall, recently
President Judge of the Bedford and
Somerset district, is taking a lively
interest in the matter. He has made
a careful research into the constitu-
tional provisions relating to the
lease or purchase by one railroad Of
another parallel or competing line.
He says:
"The executive power of the State
is bound by express constitutional
provisions to take care that the laws
shall be faithfully executed. The
Constitution is the highest and most
sacred law. Whilst it is the duty
of the Governor and Attorney Gen.
eral of the State to take the neces-
sary steps in the name of the State
TO prevent this contemplated wrong
"a wrong not only against the
whole community in Southern Penn
sylvania, but upon the State itself,
and upon its fundamental law-yet
our people are no. without private
remedy.
What is to hinder the landown-
ers from applying by bill in equity
to our local courts for an injunction
to restrain the transfer of the stock
and bonds of the South Pennsylva-
MIA railroad by the syndicate own
ers to the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company or its secret agent? And
why in such a proceeding cannot a
full disclosure be compelled of the
nature of the proposed bargain and
sale by which great public interests,
as well as the private rights of indi-
viduals, are to be ruthlessly sacrific-
ed by railroad monopolists2
"Concede the righ. of the South
Penn Company to abandon its half
completed enterprise for some hon.
est reason, have they the right to
abandon, for some quasi conspiracy,
bargain and sale with the Penn
sylvania Company to prevent whole
some railroad competitor to which
the public are invited? And in any
event can they have the right to
abandon, to the detriment Of the
landowners, whose property they
have entered upcl aud injured ?
And may not a CT ut of equity in
uuire into this M. tter and restrain
dishonest transfer and abandon
ment, or decree a sale of the fran.
chises and property of the road to
pay these damages?"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

The Democrats are evidently un-
happy over the political outlook.
They realize the fact that in New
York, Ohio and in this State things
have not wholesome look for them,
and that this is going to be disas-
trous year for the new Administra-
ton. They are not only discouraged
bat disguised.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

The Indebtedness of the New
Yofk Central railroad since its pur-
chase of the West Shore line, is said
to be s227, 100000. The Erie rail
road owes s16O,O00.OO0, and the
Pennsylvania 100000. No won
der that the traffic of the country is
saddled with enormous tolls and the
competition of new lines is feared
when it is remembered that the old
trunk lines have to earn the in
terest on these enormous debts be-
side providing for dividends on
enormously watered stock.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26
Frightened by = Baby's Cry.

DETROIT. Mich. Aug. 21.-On
Tuesday morning the infant child OF
Charles Sullivan. of this city, appar-
emily died,and was prepared for bur
ial. Fifteen hours after the suppos-
ed death, while the family and
friends were gathered about the cof-
fin, the baby began to cry, frighten-
ing nearly every one from the house.
The father took the child from the
coffin and it has been since in better
health.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26
Cattle Dying of Disease IN Illinois

CHICAGO, Aug. 20.-A strange
malady has broken out among the
cattle, particularly milch COWS, in
the neighborhood just north of the
Union Stock Yards and extending
to the Bridgeport slaughter-house in
the southwestern part of the city.
The disease appears to be in all cases
fatal. It's thought that the affiic-
ted cattle show symptoms of Texas
fever. When the spleen is exanin-
ed after death it is found to be swol-
len to three times its natural size.
The district to which the disease is
confined contains many patches Of
open prairie upon which COWS Craze
in herds. Texas cattle are frequent
ly driven into Bridgeport through
this district, and it is believed that
the disease was caught from these
passing herds.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26
killed by llshtnins.

New ORLEANS, August 21.-Dur-
ing g thunder storm to-day at noon
a gang Of colored men employed in
cutting rice on the Logue plantation,
in St. Charles Parish, sixteen miles
above this city, sought shelter from
shower of rain beneath oak tree.
Lightning struck the tree and the
entire party, consisting of five men,
were killed. A colored boy who was
approaching the tree and was ten feet
from it when it was struck was stun
ned and seriously injured. When
picked up he was found to have q
large lump on his head as if he had
been struck with q stone. He is in
a critical condition but it is believed
be will recover.
ELNIRA. August 21.-At Canoe
Camp. Tioga county, Pa, T. ]. Je-
life, station agent of the Elmira and
State line Railroad at that place,
was standing on the depot platform
under the telegraph wires this after
noon, and a sudden storm coming
up he was struck by lightning and
instantly killed. Bernard Whitta-
ker, who was standing about three
feet from Jeliffe, was slightly injur-
ed. The platform was badly wreck
ed. There were no marks or Je-
liffe's body
TITUsvILLE, Pa, August PA
severe thunderstorm passed over
the city this afternoon, lightning
striking the residence of Mr.. Cham
bers, in Brown street, passing
through the roof, taking in its course
a gun hanging on the wall. Jump
off that it struck Mrs. Chambers on
the neck, killing her almost instant
ly, passed down her left side and
burned the shoe from her left foot.
Mrs. Chambers was supposed to have
been sitting on the bed nursing a
two-months babe, with second
child asleep. in a cradles In falling
off the bed the baby was thrown
under it. When the husband re-
turned from work he found both ba-
bies crying and his wife dead. The
body had already turned black.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

WHITNEY, the Secretary OF the
Treasury, busted" old John Roach
the ship builder, by declaring for
feited his contracts with the govern
ment; and now he is assisting Van
derbilt to "bust" the South Penn
sylyania railroad, by refusing to
comply with his own contract to
complete this work. A stock jobber
and railroad wrecker ia the cabinet,
is not an impressive sight, nor one
calculated to inspire confidence in
this administration.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

The Democratic State Convention
of Ohio, last week, unanimously re-
nominated Governor Hoadly for re-
election. 1t looks as if the Conyen-
ton was a little too unanimous.
Cleveland dictated the nomin alton,
and it was unanimously acquiesced
in, because nobody else would agree
TO run.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26
Exploits of Notorious stage Robber

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19.-One of
the most notorious stage robbers on
the Pacific slope is again on trial for
one of his characteristic offences,
after having been less than week
outside of the penitentiary. He is
William Smith, alias c. p. Weibusch.
Smith was convicted of ritling
Wells, Fargo & Co.'S treasure-box
on board the stage from Milton to
Sonora, December 20, 1881, and
sentenced to San Quentin, but was
released yesterday. He was quick
ly re-arrested by the United States
Marshal on warrant charging him
with having robbed the mails on
the same stage. On being arraigned
he pleaded not guilty. His greatest
exploit was the single-handed rob-
berry OF Wells, Fargo and Co.'S ex-
press on the stage from Sierra Val
lev to Truckee, June 90. 1881. While
he was waiting in ambush for the
stage a light wagon with seven men
appeared. The robber captured the
conveyance, and kept the occupants
standing up for an hour and halt
until the Sierra Valley stage arrived.
This contained four passengers, all
of whom were compelled to get
down except the driver, who was
compelled to break open Wells, Far
go & Co.'s box and hand over the
contents. While this was going on
two other vehicles approached, and
the driver of each was compelled to
get down and mingle with the other
prisoners. Atthe close of tie after.
moons performance Smith had
thirteen men, sixteen horses and
four vehicles under control of his
double -barreled shotgun.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

To Colorado or New Mexico, for
pure air to relieve Consumption, is
all mistake. Any reasonable man
would use Dr.. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup for Consumption in all
its first stages. 1t never fails to give
relief in all cases of Coughs, Colds.
Bronchitis, Pains in the Chest and
all affections primary to Consump-
ton. Price so cents and s1.00. Sold
by C. N. Boyd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

THE Rev. Sam Jones says, Il am
a Democrat and have always voted
that ticket, but when party strad-
dies whiskey barrel, the Angel Ga
briel could not make me vote for it.
And Sam fell from grace with one
fell swoop in the eyes of Kentucky
and Ohio Democrats when he made
that announcement.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26
Wreck Flames and Death.

CLEVELAND, Aug. 21.-A south
bound Cleveland and Pittsburg
"double-h header freight train, while
descending a heavy grade on the
outskirts of the city late last evening
ran off the track and was complete
ly wrecked. There were a number
Of tank cars in the train and these
caught fire, which communicated
to the whole train. The wreck bla-
zed iiercely. Two tramps who were
stealing a ride in one ofthe box ears
were burned to death. None of the
train men were seriously hurt. The
loss will be heavy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

Now that the time for opening the
schools is approaching, directors
and teachers should remember that
the Legislature at its last session fix
ed by law the term OF a common
school month at twenty days of ac,
tual teaching. 1t is also provided
that there shall be no school on Sat
urdays, or during holidays, or during
the time of holding County Insti-
tutes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

THE Ohio Democratic idea OF Of
fensive partisanship was aptly Illus
trated in the State Convention OF
that party held at Columbus last
week. A Anumber of Federal officials
were present as delegates, and the
fellow who was just pardoned by
the President, and who was convict
ed of locking up over one hundred
colored men to prevent them from
voting, was also on hand getting in
his fine work for Hoadly, the nomi-
nee for Governor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26
Blown Up by Dynam,te.

DENVER, COL, August 10, 1885
A special dispatch from Meeker says
Near here, on Sunday last, the log
cabin of Patrick, James and Robert
Regan, brothers, was blown up with
dynamite by unknown parties Pat
rick and Robert we're instantly kill
ed, while James miraculously escap-
ed. There is no clew to the perpe-
traitors of the fiendish act"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26
AFIghs with : nareIar.

SOUTH RoYALroS, Vt, Aug, 90
f. T. Clifford, a merchant of North
Royalton, had desperate encounter
with a burglar in his house last
night. The burglar fired one shot,
which wounded Mr.. Clifford, but the
latter overpowered the thief, and,
help being summoned, he was cap
tured. He was well armed and had
$500 in his possession. A bag con-
tanning watches and jewelry was
found near the house. The burglar
gave his name as Jackson Smith, of
New York.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26
Divorced =. thirty Minutes.

CHICAGO, Aug. 19.-In two separ-
ate cases here to-day bills for divorce
were filed. evidence heard and de-
crees granted in just thirty minutes
apiece for each suit. One was OBJ
tanned by the wife Of Commissioner
Coburn, the ground being his ale
ged drunkenness, and the other was
by man named Jackson, whose
wife was charged with adultery. A
decree within thirty minutes of FL
ing the bill is believed to be the fast
est ever made and beats all previ-
Gus records in this citv.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

DEMOCRATIC papers are trying to
excuse the appointment of a horse
thief to Office, alleging that it was
done at the solicitation of Pleading Re-
publicans; and now the Democratic
wheel horses are inquiring why the
President is filling the offices on the
recommendation of Republicans?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

WHENEVER one of the rascals APP
pointed to office by this Admins
trstion is exposed, the cry is imme
diately raised, "The President was
deceived" All of which goes to
show that, after twenty-five years of
lying about Republican officials,
Democrats have become such able
prevaricators that they cannot tell
the truth, even to the President OF
their own choice.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

"WHAT end has the Democratic
marty in view ?" anxiously asks a
contemporary. If it was half wise
II would be its latter end. with a
constant prayer that its "last end
might be better than the first. IN
fo.. IcP0D
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

The Philadelphia Record calls the
special attention of the benevolent
10 the fact that sour Children Cry
for Bread" was the motto displayed
by the Chicago Socialist picnic, at
which 300 kegs of beer were con-
eumed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

PUBLIc sentiment having con-
strained Pension Agent Davis, OF
Philadelphia, to dismiss his rebel
clerk, Barbiere, he selected one Capt.
Payne to fill the vacancy, who turn
ed out to be a swindler and a dead
beat, and of course cannot be retain
ed. Are there no honest, competent
Democrats in the State from whom
Mr.. Davis can select clerk?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

rIs current newspaper report
that the friendly relations between
the President and Samuel j. Tilden
have been dissolved. This will, il
true, destroy the last hope of Demo
cratic success in New York at the
next election.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

THE Democrats of Iowa met In
State Convention last week, joined
forces with the Greenbackers and
nominated full State ticket. The
platform adopted endorses Cleve-
lands administration and demands
the repeal of the prohibitory law.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

The Democrats of Philadelphia
propose to put forward Mr.. Conard
B. Day of that city as their candi-
date for State Treasurer. In the
event of Mr.. Days nominotion the
voters in making up their ticket will
have to mind their DIS and Q's."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26
Sh,pwrecked and Caught by Sharks


SAN FRANcTsco, Aug. 22.-The
steamer Mariposa, which arrived
here to-day from Honolulu, brings
the following: The schooner Po-
hoiki, during sudden squall, cap
sized off the coast of Hawaii, near
the Kan district, and all on board
were thrown into the water Two
OF the crew managed to get into the
boat which had been in tow of the
schooner, and rescued two other
sailors, but the captain and his wife
and child and two others of the crew
were chased by sharks and drawn
under the water before the rescuers
were able to reach them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

KELLEY, who was appointed MIN
lister TO the Italian and then to the
Austrian government and rejected
by both, is now loafing at Paris and
drawing his salary. We are con-
stantly hearing Of the money saved
by dismissing petty officers, and yet
this "Big gum" with nothing to do,
is enjoying the luxuries of Paris at
government expense. This is a sam
pie of Democratic economy-"sav-
ing at the spigot and wasting at the
bung."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26
A Lancaster County Barn Burned

LANCASTER. Aug. ia large
barn, belonging to John Deiner, at
Ronk's Station, on the Pennsylvania
Railroad, was destroyed by fire this
forenoon. All of this years crops, a
portable engine, farming imple-
ments and horse valued at $500
were burned. The insurance is light
and the cause of the fire unknown.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

THE old war-horse Democrats are
sulky. They were for reform and
the offices, and have only succeeded
in securing the first part of their de-
mand.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

TIE New York Sun advises all
anxious candidate for post offices to
''pluck up heart and remember that
a Republican is turned out every
six minutes of every working day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

A LARGE meeting of the citizens OF
Bellefonte was held last week over
which General Beaver presided.
Strong resolutions were passed de-
nouncing the proposed wrecking OF
the South ylvania railroad by
Vanderbilt. The speeches Of General
Beaver and other gentlemen present
have the ring oftrue men, determin-
ed to insist upon the submission to
the constitution, by the corporation
of the State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26

Ow1Ne to the great numbG OF
greer men that have beep rushed
into the Internal Revey1e service.
much trouble is being Experienced
with crooked whiskey. 1t keeps all
the old experts about the depart
ment busy to revise and correct the
errors of the new guagers, and keep
them from being hoodwinked by the
whiskey sharps. This is the natural
result of removing experienced men.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26
FALL AND WINTER, 1885,

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enable to provide you with later styles and better 6
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26
COUNTY

FOR POOR HOUSE DIRECTOR
JOHN c. BARRON, Of Somerset Township.
FOR JURY COMMISSIONER,
Irwin q. CUSTER. OF Somerset Township
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-26
Republican Ticket.
STATE

FOR STATE TREASURER,
MATTHEW QUAY, Of Beaver County.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-28
The Canning Business.

The out look for the canning bust
ness in Hartford this season is report.
ed as not good. Not more than two
thirds Of the canneries will run and
those not to their full capacity. The
tomato crop is short. The acreage
planted has decreased very consider
ably from former years. The bust
ness was oyerdone in quantity and
UNDERGONE in quality, a defect in
business that is sure to cure itself.
After the past experience the canning
industry will gravitate to q sound
basis and the consumption ofcanned
and evaporated goods will steadily
increase and hold permanent place
among staple provisions. Improved
machinery, economy in the business
excellence of product will be the
line successful Gamers will ad
vance on in future. Immense
quantities of vegetables and fruits
can be produced very chcaply and ex
perience will enable Gamers to fl
them for market at the minimum cost.
and the aOorld is the only limit to the
market for American canned goods.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-28
Thousand Say So.

D.. T, w. Atkins, Girard, Kan. writes.
j never hesitate to recommend yo,Ir EIec'
RE Buters to my customers, they give en-
tire satisfaction and are rapid sellers
Electric Bitters are the purest and best
medicine known and will positively cure
ri inev and Liver complaints. Purify the
blood AID regulate the bowels. No family,
can aaord to be without them. They will
save hundreds Of dollars in doctors bills
eve"y wear. Sold at fifty cent, bottle by
DR.. Kirk. 3
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-28

The thermometer was sporting up
among the nineties on Tuesday when
a cold wave came out of the northeast
accompanied by a drenching rain
which sent the mercury down near the
600 in about 80 minutes, and the air
has been almost cool enough for frost
since.
The rain and thunder storm of
Monday last was very violent in the
neighborhood of Port Deposit. The
barn of Mr.. Thomas Motley, at Mt.
Arrat, was struck with lightning and
burned. Some of the grain was taken
out of the building and saved. A
horse gotten out ofthe burning build
ing died few minutes atterward.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-28
More Bridges.

The county Commissioners at their
last session concluded to rebuild the
large iron bridge over The Big Elk
east of Elkton, and replace the wood,
en- bridges at Scotten's, and Craw-
ford's factory. swept away in 1884
with iron structures. The bridge
near Elkton was an expensive, large
bridge, and was lost mainly through
lack of engineering knowledge in
selecting the site.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-08-28
Meetings Of County Commissioners

The regular meetings of the County
Commissioners will be held on the
second Tuesday of every month. Col
lectors and others having accounts to
be stated or settled will apply to the
Clerk during the recess of the Board.
Persons having claims against the
county will please file the same in the
G Commissioners office, with legal
voucher. as no account will be allowed
not properly chargeable to the same.
Nv order. JOHN S. ROSSELL, Clerk
Commissioners Cecil County.