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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-27

The banquet rendered Judges Johnston
and Baer by the members of the Somerset
Bar at the Glade House last Wednesday
evening was quito an elegant affair. At
eight o'clock the party took their seats at the
table where thirty one plates had been laid.
The supper was most sumptuous one. the
table being laden with everything good you
could think of and plenty of it. 1t was a
corker and was in keeping with the well earn
ed reputation of the Glade House in this line.
A great many toasts were proposed and re-
sponded to. all being drank in water or
lemonade of course. The quantity Of these
beverages drank was sufficient to cause a
smile TO broaden the countenance of the
Union Signal. After supper segars, music
and stories were INDUCED in for an hour or
more, when the party adjourned.
The Johnstown Tribune was slightly astray
when it announced that Mr.. Charles H. Fish
er. the aggressive member Of the Democrat
ic State Committee for this county, would
+" vote for Hensel like little man." Fish
er not only refused TO vote for Hensel, but
taunted him - in open meetin'." The press
reports of the meeting say that George Ross.
of Bucks, made a motion which every one
understood TO be that the vote be taken by se-
cret ballot. In an instant the room was in
an uproar.
II second the notion" yelled Hensel.
prefer not to know how any man votes"
"Oh. then you can vote for yourself" |
cried C. H. Fisher. Of Somerset.
Now. that's a mean thrust" began a
voice. but Fisher went on, If he controls
the patronage OF this State. he should not
have an opportunity to make black list Of
those who dare to vote against him.
Evidently the Tribune has not got the full
measure of the ex-Chairman. or it would
know that be is feminist the Randall
wing Of the Democratic party.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-27
NOTICE.

Ny wife Rebaeca having Ieff M bed aud
board. hereby give notice 10 the public not to
harOor her on my account, as I will not be re-
spons1oie for any bebts OF her contracting
deer. CHRISTIAN g. MEYERS.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-27

TEACHERS INSTITUTE teachers of
Addison, Confluence. Lower Turkeyfoot
and Ursina have arranged for local insti-
tute to be held at Ursina Friday evening"
Saturday and Saturday evening" January
29th and 30th 1886. The following pro-
gram is submitted
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-27
Farm For Sale.

fine farm situate In Shade township and
known the ID. W. Buchanan farm adjoining
Isaac ElFtck Just. Wagner. and others, Is offered
for ,ls- The farm contains IS acres. Of which IS
acres are cleared. the balance In good chestnut
timber. One and oae-half story Plank
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24
- 5@-11ll--@-I@@-l@7-78@-~ NATIONAL ENCAMPMEST,

Next Wednesday about I5 old yete-
 rans of Ransom Post, G. A. R and
 their families leave here on the west bound train to attend the National Encampment, which convenes in San Francisco, August 3rd. They will accompany Department Commander Slower, of New Mexico, and the grand army posts of that territory who will arrive here On Wednesday evening. At Ash Fork they will be joined by members of Barrett Post, G. A. R.. of Prescott, and it is anticipated that altogether there will be two hundred old soldiers on the train. It will be a most pleasant gathering, and those who go will never cease to Ue glad of it. The meeting together at the en- of so many old friends who have not seen each other for years will fill the heart of everyone with a host of old time nomorles and pleas ant recollections.
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24
COUNTY DIVISION.

Yavapsi is now by far the largest county in Arizona, and there is an evident desire on the part of the peo- pie of this section, irrespective of party affiliations, to have a division of the county. They say we are too far away. from the present county seat for the convenient transaction of i'm portant legal business; that, though covering an immense area of country, we are only on the outside edge oi the center of population, and there fore do not have that voice in direct ing county affairs which our peculiar position demands; that our interests are entirely distinct from those of the southwestern portion, and that to conserve those interests properly We need local self government.
 This matter, though talked of for several years past, IS only in embryo at present no two persons apparently agreeing exactly upon the boundary lines, and we allude to it only ai the expression of a general desire for se- gregation, and hope that meeting may be called by the representative citizens of this section, at which all may have an opportunity of expressing their opinions, and d definite conclu- sion be arrived at.
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24

The Tombstone Epitaph continues to find fault with Delegate Bean for not accomplishing anything. The fact is that Col. Bean has worked harder for the interests of the terri tory than any other delegate it has had for years. It is also a fact that the present congress has accomplished less in the matter of all kinds of leeis- lation thar any other one for years. - Journal Miner. And it Is also mat ter of fact that Col. Bean has done more for Arizona. Tn the way of fully and fairly representing the wants of our people, than any delegate has done in the last twelve years, and the result of his labors will bear fruit for Ari- zona.
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24
pRYNEss AND DISTRACTION.

From the Mexican line to Wyoming Territory and from Kansas to Callfor. mia come the most narrowing reports of the destruction of crops and herds by the unprecedented hot and dry weather which has prevailed in some sections for months past. The rivers have run dry, wells have given out [, springs have failed. and in some places the people even are suffering for drinS- ing water.
 While such a state of affairs is to be greatly deplored, and we sympa- thize deeply with the losses and suffer ings of our neighbors, we cannot help pointing with pride and gratitude to the salubrity of climate, the green fields, the we'll conditioned stock ,and the general good health with which we are so supremely blessed
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24

A MAN might with as much reason ask you for your pocket book without seturning consideration, as to ask a newspaper to lend its columns to his Advancement without paying a just compensation therefor. Merchants pay for their advertisements, why should politicians and other ambitious men not be required to pay news papers for advertising them? It is often the most undeserying who crave the most notorlety, and they as general rule expect to "dead head" every newspaper they have anything Co do with. Type setting, paper and ink cost money, but the class of men we refer to don't appear tn think so Tucson Star.
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24

 THE latest improvement in the way of comfort for travelling men at hotels, is an electric button placed in each bed room, and over each button the following epitaph has been placed: One Ring for Bell Boy.
 Two Rings for Porter.
 Three Rings for ice water.
 Four Rings for Rough on Rats. Five Rings for borrowed money. Six Rings for Fire.
 Seven Rings for Hook and Lad.
 der Company.
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24
TIE first number of the Alb

THE first number of the Albuquer- que Opinion IS just received and we have derived much pleasure from perusing its newsy, varied and inter esting columns. There is something 10 gratify every taste. Mir. Thos. Hughes, its veteran typo and editor, modestly says in his salutatory: "The present issue is not up to the standard contemplated by the publishers" If this issue IS an earnest of what we may expect in the future, we heartily congratulate brother Hughes and his Subscribers on their prospects.
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24
GENERAL MILES srHArEGY.

As far as actual hghtingis fl is oncern. ed there Is no Indian news. The hostiles have been so hotly pursued by the Mexican and our own troops that they have been forced to seek refuge in their old stronghold, the Sierra Madre mountains. There are no hostilcs on Arizona soil.
 Gen. Miles has just consummated a strategic, or rather diplomat ic move in their rear winch is wisely cllculat- ed to bring them to terms. During his recent visit to Fort Apache, he met ten chiefs of the White Mountain and Chiricahua Apaches, to the latter of which belong Geronimo and his band, and induced them to consent to a removal of their tribes from this territory, to probably northwestern Texas.
 The we'll known strong attachment of the Indian to his family and rela- tives will undoubtedly impel Gero- nimo and his followers, when they hear of the removal, to sue for peace on any terms. This will, alter all, probably solve our present Ind lan difficulties, and its success may open the eyes of the eastern sentimentalists and form a precedent and argument in favor of the removal of all the contamination devouily to be wished.
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24

AN English writer estimates that all the gold in the world, if melted in one lump, could be stored in a cellar twenty-tour feet square by sixteen feet deep, and a San Francisco editor of- fers to furnish the cellar, if the people who own the gold want to store it.. The chances are that that editor is dishonest. He would steal the gold and go to Europe, and marry a duch- ess,-Ex.
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24

MANNING still adheres to the polio y of keeping a cash balance of nearly five hundred millions in the Treasury, although he has the option of calling in over SIso, 1000, coo three per cents. It is quite evident that the Secretary of the Treasury thinks that it is wiser to please the national banks than the people. He will probably entertain a different opinion in 1888.
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24

DURING the month of June the King man Sampling works bought 53o tons of ore from Mohave county mines paying for the same about S45- 900. A pretty good showing for Mohaye mines.
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24

There is something radically wrong in the delivery of mails at this point. Hardly day passes that mail is not carried past here and returned by the evening or morning train, after going two or three hundred miles out of its way. This carelessness should be corrected, and the postal agent of this division ought to look the matter up at once.
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24
Tue Mexic.ns are gradually cate h.

THE Mcxicans are gradually cate h. ing up wlth the procession of civilized nations. The Mexlcans wool-growers are now driving their sheep across the border, slnpiy paying duty on them as live stock, and then shearing in the United States, thus avoiding the duty on wool.
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24

TIE United States produces enough lumber each year to load 1,42S, sSI railroad cars, each carrying 1000 feet. It is said this would make a train S. 500 miles long, or about one-third around the world.
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24

THERE are two ways of getting through the world. One way is to make the best of it, and the other is to make the worst of it. Those who take the latter course work hard for poor pay.
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24
THE TIRED PRESIDENT.

Go bring my veto, bring it quick, With pensions I am bored; I'll teach our soldiers that the pen Is mightier than the sword.
 Washington Critic.
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24

THE senate confirmed the appoint ment of Owen L. Rouse, to be United States Attorney for the Terri tory of Arlzona, last Saturday.
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24
SATURDAY, JULY "A, 1886.

SEVEN members of Congress have died since this session began.
The Arizona champion., 1886-07-24

THE Mohave County Republicans will hold their convention at King man, on Saturday, September nth.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-09-04
Our Mail Service,

Under the new arrangement the mail
leaves Steele for Williamsport and inter-
mediate points ON Mondays and Fridays,
returning Tuesdays and Saturdays. The
mail days for the Buchanan service will
be Tuesdays and Saturdays The days
for the triweekly between Williamsport
and Livona have not yet been definitely
settled, but it is probable that Monday,
Wednesday and Friday will be chosen.
Under such an arrangement letter
mailed here on either of the days named
would reach Winchester on the following
evening, and ohe mailed at the Beaver
Creek town on the morning of Tuesday
or Thursday would reech here on the day
following. In tho three routes from
Wllliamsport all matters relative to the
days and hours of arrival and departure
have been left to the postmastets at the
terminal offices of each Route and the re-
spective contractors.
The chief object in seeking change Of
our mail service from Bismarck to Glen
coe, and then from Glencoe to Livona,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-09-04

A gentleman who is supposed to be
we'll posted in railroad affairs, says the
jamestown Alert states that the policy
of the Northern Pacific toward it's Da-
lSota lines will next season be entirely
changed. Instead of running immigrants
to the extreme western end of the road,
into Washington and Oregon, strong
efforts will be made to have them settle
upon the unoccupied lands Of Dakota,
and IN other ways the policy Of the COM
pany will be to develop the fertile soil of
this country through which lies their land
grant, and which now is untouched in
such vast tracts. The active competition
from other encroacl,ing systems may
have a good deal to do with this but,
whatever the reason, it will be very likely
to put better times into this portion of
Dakota again.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-09-04
Sunday.SchOOl p rizes and Sunday.
School Concert.

Sunday last, Immediately after Sabbath
school, the committee appointed the week be-
fore for the purpose of devising some plan to in
crease the attendance at Sunday-school met and
discussed the question at some length. At the
conclusion of the discussion it was proposed to
offer prizes in the form of neat pocket-knives to
each of the scholars in the primary classes whcl,
are to be given out on some Sunday which will
not be known to any one save the superintend-
ent, who will decide during the wcolz before the
Sunday on which the prizes will be given. Each
scholar present OH the Sunday when the prizes
are given out will get one. 1t was the expressed
wish of each member of the committee that each
of the children in the neghborhood would strive
to gain one of the prizes.
1t was further decided to hold Sunday school
concert in a few weeks: the exact time to be an
nounced later. While. the Sunday y-school has
not decreased perceptibly in interest, it Is Ia
mentable fact that it has decreased somewhat in
numbers. The members of the committee were
urged to exert their personal endeavors to influ-
ence their neiglbors and friends TO attend the
sabbath-sclool; to urge upon parents the i'm
portance of sending their children, and going
themselves to guard and protect them against
the evil associations and influences that might
cause them 10 lOltef on the way. Inc committee
decided that the lack of interest in the Sabbath
school manifested by tnahy Of the parents is
not the result of spirit ahtagonistic to the
sabbath-school, but rather an indifference born
of hard work and a somewhat inordinate desire
for worldly possessions.
The committee, voicihg the sentiments Of the
superintendent. kindly appeals to all who feel a,
interest in the work of the Sunday-suhool (anG
who does not?) to lend their aid and influence i1
| building up and maintaining strong and livel,
Sunday-school. Valid excuses must ever be ac
ceptedi but the great good sense and kind
heartedness of those who love and attend tn,
Sabbath-school dssolves in thin air many excuses
that might be urged as to other institutions.
The committee says kindly, Come
JACOB KEIM,
WARREN WORST,
Mrs. WARREN WORST,
MISS EDNA F. CoNNoR,
H. H.. ARMSTRONG,
Committee
| EDNA f. CoNNoK.
HA ARMSTRONG,
| Committee oil Report.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-09-04
Dead Indians the Only Good Ones.

Bill Nye: A dead Indian is pleasing
picture. The look of pain and anxiety
is gone, and rest, sweet rcsl--more than
he really necds-has come at last. His
hands are folded peacefully and his
mouth is open, like the end of saw
mill. His trials are DER. His swift foot
is making pigeon-toed tracks in the
shiftin e sands of eternity.
The picture of wild. free Indian chas-
ing the buffalo may suit some ; but 1 like
still life in art. l like the picture Of a
broad d-shouldercd, well-formed brave as
he lies with his nerveless hand across a
large hole in the pit of his stomach
There is something so swectIy sad
about it. There is such a namcless feel
ing of repose and security on the part of
the spectator.
Some have such sensitive natures that
they cannot look at the remains of an
Indian who has been run over by two
sections of freight; but can Somehow
| do not feel that nervous distrust when |
around his head and tied in double bow
knot that do when he is IN the full
vigor of health. When a train of cars
has jammed his thigh bone through his
diaphragm and tlattened his head out like
IL soup plate, feel then that I can trust
him--I feel that he may be relied upon
I consider him in the character of
'ghastly remains as a success He
seems at last so earnest and as though he
could be trusted.
When the Indian has been mixed up so
that the closest scrutiny cannot determine
where the head adjourns and the thorax
begins, the scene is SO suggestive of un-
rutfled quiet and calm and gentle, child
like faith that doubt and distrust and
timidity and apprehension flee away.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-09-04

hand at all times large stock of fresh
and pure drugs which will be sold at the
lowest prices. Give the firm call and
be convinced of the fact
Many farmers who have not heretofore
done 30 are now plowing fire-brcaks
around their claims. This should be
done by every one, as it secures fall and
spring pasturagc. Another thing to be
remembered is that, where fire has been
kept from the prairie for few years, q
good amount of first-class hay can be cut.
The case of William McCrory against
w. L. Gardner, for cutting hay on the
| formers land, was tried at Winona last
week before Squire Waterbury and Il
jury. The jury disagreed; it is said
eight were for conviction and four for
acquittal. The case will be retired on
the 10th inst. Mr. Armstrong has been
retained to assist in the prosecution.
This is the same Gardner who was re-
Gently put under bonds to keep the peace
in an action brought by Justice Weller
before Squire Campbell.
A merry party gathered at the Camp
bell residence, west of town, Thursday
evening, the occasion being candy
| pulling and social gathering. Not only
did those present pull tutfy to their
hearts content, but nice ripe watcrmcl--
ons, muskmelons and other more solid
refreshments were also provided in un
| limited quantities. A young gentleman
who was present told the RECORD that
there were many sweet things provided =;
but, of all the sweetness there, the young
ladies were the sweetest. And yet he is
| bachelor!
One article of farm produce in this
ncighbor!.ood, despite the drought, comes
in fu.i crop. The behavior of the mil
let crop this season has attracted much
interest and attention. When the dry
weather came, this grass grew very
slowly, though remaining of a deep
green color. 1t seemed to be patiently
waiting" and as soon as the rain came it
shot rapidly ahead. 1t is now being cut,
and yields on an average about two tons
per acre. Mr.. Connor got ten big loads
from between three and four acrcs-about
twice as much as he expected. Nearly cv-
cry farm will have a patch of millet next
wear.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-09-04
For SALE.
..n1ake Your Record Clcan.o

The following from the Scotland Oak
Citizen is applicable to other localities
than Scotland:
According to prophecy of Nostra-
dermus, celebrated French astrologc1
who died in 1865, the world will be de-
stroycd this year The prophecy runs
that when the feast of St. George falls on
Good Friday, the feast of St. Marks on
Easter, and Corpus Christi on St. Johns
Day, all IN the same year, then will the
world be ended. Such is the case this
year dsS6), for the first time in history.
There may be something in this and. as
every man should be square with the
world before he leaves it. our delinquent
subscribers should lose no time in calling
at the Office with the requisite collateral.
No man can enjoy the grand exhibition
of the final winding up of all sublunary
things if lie is in debt to the printer.
Come in, 0 ye wicked "
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-09-04
AN EARTHQUAKE.
Charleston Is. CO. in Ruins.

On the night of Aug. 81 there occurred
series of earthquake shocks extending
from the southern coast of the United
States as far north as Minnesota. The
center of disturbance seemed to be at
Charleston, s. G. The Associated Press
gives the following particulars
! CHARLESTON, Sept. mot even dur
ing Gen. Gilmere's bombardment of the
city was there such deplorable state of
affairs here as at present. The city is lit
orally in ruins, and the people are living
in the open squares and public parks.
There is a great rush to the railroad de-
pots to get away, but, owing to the earth
quake, no trains could be dispatched
from the city. Telegraphic communica-
tion is also cut off, save one wire of the
Southern Telegraph Company, which is
crowded with anxious private messages.
1t is impossible to depict the ruin and
ISOLATION that prevail here. Not sin
gle place of business in the city is open,
save drug store, which is busy prepar-
ing prescriptions for the wounded. 1t is
impossible, also, to give any correct esti-
mate of the killed and wounded, as bod
les arc constantly being dlsinterred from
the debris of the wrecked houses. Women
and children, terribly agitated, are run.
ming about in the open air. There are
three or four steamers in port, including
the buoy tenders, and many of the inhab-
itants are provided with berths on these
boats. Fortunately, the weather has
been good, and the hardships are not as
severe as they might have been. The sit
uation, however, is Becoming horrible.
Cut off from communication with the
rest of the world, afflicted and haunted
with the prospect of immediate death, is
about the condition of this community
No trains have arrived here in twenty
four hours, and none have departed. 1t
is said that all the railroads leading into
the city are crippled. The statement is
made that all the railway tracks are
twisted into the shape of snakes.
There are, as far as can be ascertained,
from thirty to forty deaths and over 100
injured. The loss of property will prob
ably reach $8,000,000 to $4,000, 1000.
Three-fourths of the buildings IN the city
will have to be rebuilt. The disturbances
have not at all affected the water in the
harbor, although 1t is evident that all the
shocks were from southeasterly direc-
ton, and therefore from the sea- There
are no signs Of tidal wave as yet.
A disastrous earthquake also occurred
i'll Greece, at the same time as the one in
America.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-09-04
The Public Debit

New York Sun (Dem.): "In the sixteen
months from March 8, 1886, to June 80,
1885, the present administration has re-
duced the intercst-bearing national debt
by the sum of $50, 143, 900.
''In the sixteen months preceding the
9TH of March, 1885, when the present ad-
ministratlon came into power, Repub-
lican administration had reduced the
interest bearing debt of the country by
the snm of $116, ,297. 900.
"Is it any wonder that the Democratic
leaders of the House of Representatives
are dissatisfied with this record, and that
they should seek to improve it before
next autumn's clectiens7'