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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
A Handsome Income.

Isaac Murphy the noted colorcd jockey,
has contracted with Lucky Baldwin to be-
his first rider next season, at a salary of Sl0,-
900 a year. This Is said To be the highest
salary ever paid for a jockey in this country
p%ortance of racing. Murphy has the privi-
lege of other Mount when Baldwin's stable
is not represented in a race, which viii make
him average about 1000 a month for the
year. Besides being one Of the best riders Of
abe country, Murphy has the reputation OF
being unpurchlsable.-Chioag Times.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

CoNGREssNAS ScoTT is in luck. The
Democracy of Erie county have given
him a denomination for Congress, and
have also instructed their delegates to
the State Convention 10 support him for
Governor. He should beware Of the fate
fthe as. who starved between two bun
dies Of hay while debating which he
would eat.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
Remarkable Yield of Wheat.

S%HELBYvILLE. In. July b-Samuel Mil
Ter, a farmer living north OF this plare his
just marketed a -emarkabic yield OF uie,
lie had p acres. four Of which a-yerl--i B,
bushels yer acre, and the remaining u a.p~
averaged a little more than > bnsle', r.r
acre, making a general average for rhe u
acres Of 30 bushels. The yield -throusrou
the county is about Is bushels per acre
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

TUE Board of Revision of Taxes in
Philadelphia for this year has made its
return 10 the State authorities, and finds
in the item of money ut interest an in
crease Of over s4a,a0o.000 ia the asSess-
ment in that city, under the enforcement
of the new revenue law Of 1885.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
Ruined by Fire.

MILWAUKEE, July 1G-Two hundred acres
o~feranberries in the vicinity Of Tomali. own
Ell by j. l. Ease. OF Racine, the Baker estate
and Judge Ryan, have been ruined by the
recent fire.. The loss i estimated ut $1,000.
1t will take eight or ten years for the vines
90 grow again.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

THE Southern Democratic newspapers
with great unanimiiy are endorsing the
President for vetoing pension bills for
the relief of those who fought againS, the
southern rebellion. while the Northern
Democratic organs are fnlntically calling
upon the old soldiers to take notice that
the President did not veto all the pension
hills
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

WHAT has become of the Democratic
politicians who. previous TO the election
of Cleveland, shrieked - loudly for the
absolute repeal Of all internal revenue
taxes? Were they not the same gentle
men who are now - frantically resisting
the proposed abolition of the revenue tax
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

IT is surprising now prolific the Demo
cratic party Of this State is in Gubema-
torial candidates. The latest addition to
the galaxy Of faVorite sons is Henry
Mccormick of Harrisburg, and Judge
Bailey of pitfShura.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
Lightning Killed Him.

TRENTON, Y. J., July 14-Samuel Cas-
away, q negro of this city. aged -, was kill
ed by lightning al 6 p. m. to-day. lie was
standing in the doorway of his house in
Belvidere street. The lightning ripped the
clothing of his left side and tore the shoe oft
his left foot. \ physician who tried to re-
s~uscitate him had him stripped when a large
white spot was seen ON his body directly over
bis heart
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
Lightning Terrorizes a Funeral Party

NYAcK, n. Y. July 19-Whiie the body
OF a young lady was being inferred in Oak
Hill Cemetery, Rockland county, yesterday.
a large tree standing near the grave was
struck by lightning. causing a panic among
the mourners, some o. whom wept and pray
ed while Others rushed horror-stricken from
the spot. After a while the iuterment was
proceeded with. and the body was placed in
the earth amid the terrible war Of the cIe-
mems
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
Gen. Beaver off for the Pacific
Coast.

BELLEFoNTE, July l4-Genenal James A.
Beaver and his son Gilbert left here this even
ing For San Francisco. 20 attend the National
Eneampment of the Society al the Potomac.
After his trip in California General Beaver
expects to visit Mexico. He will not return
home before the LIST of September.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
A Russian Slaughter.

ST. PETERSBURG. July l5.-While an iron
dealer was unloading a wagon filed with old
artillery material to-day, which had been
purchased from the Government. a 9-inch
shell, supposed to have been properly I'M
loaded. exploded among a group of work
men and others. Sixteen persons, including
four children were killed, and several more
injured.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

ORR wicked Postmaster General has
made a new regulation allowing liquids
to be forwarded in the mails. The thirsty
souls in prohibition communities will
take great comfort from this decision.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

GENERAL BEAVER, accompanied by his
Young son. has gone to California and
Mexico and viii De absent several weeks.
Ii is understood that he will be present
at the Grand Army reunion to be held
in san Francisco the last Of this month.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

IL Berks county the Democrats are
lighting Congressman Ementroui's ~
nomination because he voted against
Morrison's free trade bin. while in the
Eleventh district they are making the
point against Congressman Storm that he
Is Il Fnee Trader. Now you see the little
Joker, and now you don't.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
Suffering from Drought in
Texas

WEArHERFoRp, July ia telegram was
sent TO Congressman Lehman yesterday at
Washington, asking him to secure Govern
mant aid for the people Of the drought
stricken region of Texas. Hundreds of fam
lilies are without the necessaries of life.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

SENATOR WALLACE has formally declar-
ed that he will accept the Democratic
nomination for Governor, if the party in
convention desires, and his friends claim
there is no doubt of a nomination.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
Grasshoppers devouring Wheat

FtEGo, Oak, July l3.-On sunday after
noon an immense cloud of srasshoppers set
tied down on a wheat field near Sanborn.
siSty-tive miles west of Fargo and In a very
short time cleared OIL from fifty acres every
vestige of ~greenness. Several other fields in
the neighborhood were also partially swept.
About sunset the insects rose and flew south
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
A nMINIsTKATOK's NOTICE.

Estate Of jefferson Rhoads. deceased. late OF ~im-
er-et Borough. somerset county Pa
Letters uf Administration ON the above estate
having been granted 60 the undersigned hV rHH
proper authority. notice l. hereby given io I'D
persons indebted 20 said estate To make imrIeU-
ate payment. and those having claims against Che
same viii present them duly authenticate @r
settlement on Thursday. August 30, ism az Toe
office Off. ". BitSecker. ESQ, I'm Somerset br
Ough. John Z. EIlOAI
mia AFenFurFH.fUH
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

CmAIRNAN SroNER has issued a call for
a Prohibition County Convention for the
purpose of nominating a county ticket.
The Convention is 10 meet AT Berlin on
Tuesday, August Sd, 1856, and is to be Il
mass. not a delegate convention.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
Like the Siamese Twins.

READISG, July 1.-THE wife OF a local
preacher named Pouch, residing at rrys-
town. This county. gave birth this week 10
twins joined exactly like the famous pair
from SIAM Only one ofthem was alive, how
ever, when born, and it soon died.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
a DMINlsrRAToR.s NOTICE.

Estate Of JoScpb Kaufman. deceased. late afCan-
emlugh Township, Somerset County. Pa
Letters of administration of the above estate
having been granted 10 the undersigned by the
proper authority, notice Is hereby given o. aN per
SONS indebted % said estate % make immediate
payment and Those having claims against the
same 10 present them duly authenticate fl seq
tlement IA Monday, August >. ISL. gt Jbe lait
cSidenee of the decreased.
ISAAC l. YOpEE-
r-~.n NH~rurmuH-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

Az estimate made by competent au-
thority places the loss by fire in the
United States and Canada, between Jan
nary LIST and June 30th Of the present
year at S53 100000.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
The Pipe Broke.

W,sHrNGroN. Pa. July IA break iu The
line of the Sou Invest Pcnnsyiymia Pin.
Lines at Walkers Mills, Allegheny county
yesterday let nearly 100 barrels OF oh to-
cape. The oil was being pumped through
the line from the Washington field to Car
hon Centre. in Butler ountv.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
AUDITORS NOTICE.

IN the matter of che estate In the orphans
Of David Schruck. decd. rtourt Of S1mcI~ei
lateof G.. Turkeyio1t Tp. County. Pa.
Notice is hereby given that the undensianed
Auditor. appointed by said Court to make and e.
port "a distribution II the funds i'm the hands 5t
Christian Krcgur. Administrator of David schr1es
deceased, 60 and among those legally entitled
thereto, will ST 40 his Office IN Somerset Borough.
on Tuesday. the 2glh day Of june. A. D.. 1851. ar
the purpose Of attending To- his said appointment.
when aud where an parties i'm interest may az
attend. II. : ENBSLEY.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

THE President has issued an order pro
hibiting Federal officeholders from med
ding in local politics. The great question
now agitating Democratic circles is, viii
prohibition prohibit 80
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

UP to date, no Republican paperin the
Commonwealth has shown up that isnot
enthusiastically for the state ticket. The
lesson of -four years since has not been
farpoffpn
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
Killed by Lightning.

CoRRY, July fs-Mrs Louisa sheauhaH,e
was instantly killed by lightning last night
The Union depot was set on fire, but pr1mp.
Be>= saved the building. several barns Ju-n-
ed in the surrounding country The uiia iI
gently az iir-t ard then came down a ,s-.
RENTS More than two inches Of water l.L
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

THE Democratic party is as much AS
tonished at Judge Rhone, and asmuch
incapable of understanding him, a. was
the old hen which Matched out "a duck
ling and was terribly alarmed when il
fnnk 10 the wafer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

Two western Congressman, Cobb of
Indiana and Laird Of Nebraska, had a
slugging match IN the lobby Of the House
on Friday last. Cobb got a bloody nose,
and then friends parted the combatants.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
Dynamite and Powder.

WORTHWHILE, ". Va, July lS.-One of
the most atrocious and cold-blooded muir
dcrs ever committed in this vicinity occurred
here at fifteen minutes past O'Clock this
morning. Henry Campbell was, up Ia two
months ago, manager of the Union Coal
Works. an extensive mining company doing
business on the Ohio side of the river, but
was discharged ON account OF bad habits and
the situation given to Robert Rumase.
Since that time Campbell has made many
threats against Rumage. and the fact has
been generally known that Campbell threat
ened to kill Rumage ON sight. Rumage has
made a practice of sleeping in the grocery of
his brother, J. b. Bumage. near the coal
works, where the mining company yesterday
had
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
A~DMINIsURAToRs NOTICE.

Estate of Jacob NJ. sayl0r, deceased, late Of Nl-
ford Township Somerset County. FH-
Letters nf administration ON the above r>ilie
having been granted 10 the undersigned hy tut
proper authority, Notice il hereby given t az
persons indebted o. suid estate o. make imuiesi-
ate payment. and those having Chains against
the same 60 present them duly autheuticaIe4 tr
settlement on saturday. the DIST day ot August
al the late residence % deceased.
LORENZO GEf-LEE.
Alnniui.tuuur
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
WHlsKEY sOURs.

1.-THE Prohibitipnists really care To- make
headwav as a political force in Pennsylvania
they viii forthwith hanish the 'holier than
tlou' sentiment from their formal declara-
tions Of principles. The Montgomery coun-
N abstainer, failed in this respect. Sweeping
and pharisaic denunciation doesn't reform
anything in these critical and supercillious
days. The voters want facts, not troth.-
P~Laqdapbia Record.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

TIM wheat crop of Lancaster county Is
now harvested, and the farmers say it is
the best yield they have had in many
V.ar-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
Four women killed by lightning

PENs. Tex, July I4-Last night during a
heavy storm, about twenty miles south of
here. 4 house in which four women were
sleeping was struck by lightning and all were
instantly killed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
Strife in Mexico.

GALVESTON, Tex, July Flor several
days past there have been rumors of serious
trouble along the Mexican border on the
Rio Grande. On Wednesday kilograms were
received from the City of Mexico ordering
troops To be stationed at Nuevo Laredo.
down the river, TO suppress a contemplated
revolutionary outbreak in the State of
~Tamaulipas. Yesterday affairs assumed a
grave attitude from the fact that a number
of Winchester rifles nave been purchased
pany of Nuevo Laredo TO assist in the de
Tense of that city. The latest reports re
ceived last night represented that 4 state of
grave alarm exists, and that a conflict will
the revolutionisis, who il Is said, have been
arming for some time in the State of Tamau-
lipas, but the object of their movement has
been kept a profound secret. In this up
Leon, the hand of the Government al he
seen. There is no doubt that before two
months are past the State of Tamaulipas will
be under military rule.
THE FIGHTING BEGUN.
CHIc,Go, July ia special dispatch from
Mier, IN the State of Tamaulipas, Mexico,
says "A courier has just arrived from the
interior and reported that the revolutionists,
under the command of Juan Trevino captur-
ed the town of Agualeguas. Five citizens
were killed in the fight. General Reyers has
ordered the Eighth Regulars to Agualeguas,
with instructions 10 fight the revolutionists
wherever he tinds them. The revolutionary
party is gaining strength daily. \ large
number of its sympathizers are coming in
from the States of Coahauila and Neuvo
Leon, and also from Texas. Governor Clel-
lar Is at Victoria, the capital ofthe State. He
will probably be obliged To call on the Fed
cral Government to put down the rebellion,
and in that case martial law will be declared. -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
rLryEN kEGs OF POWDER

stored for safe keeping. About midnight
last night Robert Rumagc babe some friends
good night near the entrance Of the store, and
entering the building retired. Campbell was
lurking near with what must have been at
least a quart can Of dynamite and just after
, o'clock he 'crept beneath the foundation Of
the store, rigged w a co%ntrivance to explode
the dynamite. set it going and then made his
escape.
The dynamite exploded with a terrible r.
port, destroying the building, and an instant
later the eleven kcss of powder blew up with
a defamation heard a mile away. Strange to
FAY. Rumage was not killed, and when the
miners. from their homes near by. ran To
THE BURNING BUILDING,
the victim of Campbelrs devilish rage had
crawled to the window with his clothes in
flames and the blistered and burning skin
hanging from his half-ruasted limbs and cali
ed for help.
He was rescued, but of course died in a
short time. Campbell was arrested and to-
night was taken To Bellaire amid intense
excitement. lie confeSses little rpncern Al
the result of his iiendish plot.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

1T l. now thought that with ordinary
good luck Congress will be able to ad-
iourn about the 10th Of August.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

'CHAmNAN COOPER opened Republican
headquarters at the Continental Hotel in
Philadelphia on Monday last.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

Ir is now thought at Harrisburg that
the revenue Of the State viii be increased
about s2.0OO,O00 by the new tax law.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

The Democratic State Convention is
called 10 meet at Harrisburg on Nednes-
dav. the 18th day Of August next.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
4 GOOD RR[CK HOTSE

stable and OutbuildingS on the lot. ANA $50 re5
desirable property
TEEMS@S2OO to be paid nn day 0f>llt te
balance Of 1uc-thill ON confirmation of sale ONES
tiird in -x months. and o%uethird iu orc r.lr
from dfv nf sale. sith interest on the lef-.L
payments aui Co Doe secured by jndgiueut .5e
-sCrG.sts HTH1.
Somerset Pa. ASSIGNEE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

The Iowa Democrats h~ayeagain illustrated
the truth stated by the late President Gar
field. ihat the Democratic rarty always camps
on the ground occupied 10y the Republicans
last year. In the state convention just adj
journcd they resolyedin favor of high license
and local option. 20 long a. these were the
laws of the State the Democratic party fought
them -~trenuonsly and endeavored to repeal
them, but now that Prohibition Is in force
they are anxious, apparently, 10 establish the
old order OF fittings.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

The Democratic Utica Observer does not
think il would pay 10 entertain any fond
hope of redecming Pennsylvania, even with
the assistance of our Wolfe allies The
frankncss Of the Utica paper in it, character
izaiion Of THE Wolfe movement viii strike
the Democratic organs of Pennsylvania with
amazcment and CONSERVATION. They didn't
want the thing given away.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

At o'eieck r. r., the removal and rchuii ige0f
one Stone ahutmcnt, and wing walls of thr tome
binatiun Bridge over Wills Creek. at FairaaTa. FOO
Allegheny Township.
Specifications can be seen az the Commission
.wfs office.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

The Republican Convention did a wise
thing in declaring itself ia favor of submit
ting to vote of the people a constitutional
amendment prohibitory of the manufacture
and sale of intoxicating liquors. II showed
lis readiness TO place itself on the record ON
the right side of IN inevitable issue. The
Republicans have lone well. Now, let
Democratic friends do a. well. Let ~ nave
a fair chance at the accur>cd evil. and see if
we cannot, even in this Old Dutch State Of
Pennsylvania. bring it under the restraint of
Constitutional prohibition Pnesbyfe
riaH.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

The suggestion of judge Rhone that the
Democrats Ought To follow the example OF
the Republicans in the matter of temperance
in the platform, has provoked a good deal of
discussion throughout the State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21

If Judge Rhone would recommend the
Democratic Convention Ia adopt such a res-
olution both his Democracy and biz temper
ance convictions might be- doubted.
The Democratic party l. not a prohibition
organization. 1t l. not likely that II will 50
far forget its traditions Is 10 follow the sug-
gestion Of Judge Rhonc. When Democrats
as individuals declare for Temperance they
are genuine and sincere advocates OF the doe
trine. As individuals they are at liberty TO
advocate temperance, hut a. a party it * not
a part of the creed and should not be triiied
Mifh-Hnridllta Psfcinf.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
ssIGNEEs SALE
Valuable Real Estate.
sATURDAT. AUGUST p. lSs5.

The UNDERSIGNED assignee Of solomon tHf un
csset Pa. ou
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-21
COUNTY TICKET.

o CONGRESS,
EDWARD sCULL. Of Somerset Borough,
subject 70 the decision Of the Republican Dis
La -. l.r..lnD
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-11-28
Woman and Her Resources.

Women need 10 cultivate their own re
sources more. There are some who early
recognize the difference OF value between the
periShable and inpcriShable things of this
earth. livery valuable possession has its adj
ded care and expense. People who were once
IN moderate circumstances, or poor, even,
who grow wealthy, look back upon the old
life as freer from cares, and happier; yet, il
they We're to so back to their early and simple
style Of living the world would severely criti-
else them. Every woman needs 10 keep up
her list OF old friends, and TO make new ones.
too; the family and children cannot meet all
the wants that middle-aSed people must have
for friendship. Not any woman IS SO busy
but that she can find time to write an occa-
sional letter. Ii the friend to whom she owes
a letter would come 10 see her, she could lay
aside work and talk to her, and urge her to
stay longer. One can stop on the street at
the risk OF taking pneumonia in winter, TO
talk to n friend for half an hour, and why
cannot friends lie civil when they do not
meet7
Pure air every day, which housekeepers
need SO much, would freshen them up until
twice the amount of work could be accom-
plished that there Is, without the daily drag
ging sensation which one has who stays so
closely indoors. There. are many mothers
and children who do not go out for week of
snowy or stormy weather, and all grow irri-
table or cross, because they have failed to pro-
vide themselves with proper protection against
storns-overshoes, leggings, rain coats or UNI
brellas The English family entire goes out
rain or shine. Health ranks first with them,
IS it should.-Paulino Adelaide Hardy in
Good Housekeeping.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-11-28
How il Your IiNrr.

The palatka thea,re-goers ar prom
ised Il rare treat at Try $ orer, II use.
on Thursday evening next. when The
popular play The Private Secretary
VIII be given, by Ralph B-,l amt his -
ce'l,nt company Wherever tins com
pany has played the press has been IN
sl.uted in r. prat-. e Jl:a ha, acting,
auI they are met with crowded huuaes.
Tnis company wiI open the theatrical
have full house. The advertisement GO
this company will d. seen in th.s NOR.
iug'- paper which wall give particulars.