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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
The Grec!an Earthquake.

ATHENS, August 9-The area of the earth
disturbance in Greece yesterday was phenom-
enaiIy wide. At least six towns were entire
~ destroyed and a score Of Others We're par
TALLY destroyed. On the mainland much
damage was done. but there was little loss of
life. On the islands ii Is estimated tina 600
persons were killed outright and 1900 serious
~ injured.
The undulations were curiously regular.
The actual shocks averaged twelve seconds
in duration People everywhere are camp
ing out in the fields. The breaking Of the
telegraph lines delays the reception Of details.
The Greek Cabinet is sitting at Athens al
most continually considering relief measures.
A transport with tents, food, doctors, medi-
cines and company OF pompiers started for
the stricken district saturday evening.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
A Lady Swims the Niagara River.

BUFFALo, August 24.-Miss Jeanette
Larke, a handsome young lady of Youngs-
town, swan the Niagara river below the rap
ids near her hone this afternoon. She was
accompanied by William Wilkinson, and
the distance was about a mile and II half.
Miss Larke reached the Canada shore with
very little exhaustion. and seemed perfectly
fresh, although her companion was very
tired. This is the first time a lady has ac-
complislied the feat of swimming the river at
this point.
Policeman Kendall. who swan the whirl-
pool on Sunday, was in Buffalo this after
noon. He is going To occuyy Mrs. Captain
Webb's reception roomsa AT Brundage's eleva-
tor on the Canada side for the next week.
Kendall says he has refused several offers
rom dime museum proprietors, and that he
did not go through for exhibition purposes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
WHISkEY SOURS.

"
Joking aside, il looks a. though Prohibi-
ton were going TO be big political issue in
the future. Let the Republican party take
lime by the forelock.-La.oaster Inquirer.
Rep.
What scares the spoilsmen is the large
lumber of preachers who are fighting the
battle of prohibition. Where the prophets
lead a multitude often follow .-Phaadeiph6a
Times Ind Dem.
Mr.. Wolf will get some otherwise Demo-
cratic. but many more other wise Repubii-
can votes. As a rule Democrats are not a.
silly as Republicans, and il takea a particu-
larry silly man TO hope Il cure insobricty by
prohihiiion-LanoaacT Intelligence Dem.
The Prohibitionists opened their oonven-
ton al Harrisburgh the other DAY by sing
ing Jesus, Lover Of Ny Soul and other
stirring hymns. That's very much unlike
the way the politicians opened their eonven-
tons and it reminds US much Of Cnomwelrs
s. fighting psalm-singers.' They appear to be
in dead earnest, and theren be any amount
Of fun in the political arena 'twixt now and
the ides of November.-Tocsia. Labor Organ.
We should DO everything in our power to
aid the Prohibitionists in conducting Voices
campaign. The reason for such action is
that Wolfe's candidacy will create a wide
breach in the Republican party and cause it
tn take steps TO crush out all similar move
menis originated by the Prohibitionists in
the future Ii is sure to prove
disasters 10 the Republicans and the party's
representatives al Harrisburg will not in the
future be likely 20 feel kindly toward the
people who caused their defeat OF course
this condition Of affairs is to our advantage
and should be accepted as a pointer to our
future guidance. We can aid the movement
in various ways.-HotS and .SaIocn Kee3prs
Journal Trade 0rgaa).
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
Accident to Senator Evarts.

WINDSOR, Vt. August pa carriage con
tanning Senator Evarts, of New York, Charles
c. Perkins. of Boston. and Miss Matthews.
daughter Of Judge Stanley Matthews of
Ohio, was overturned this evening. Mr..
Perkins was Instantly killed. and senator
Evarts and Miss Matthews were severely
bruised, though not seriously injured
Charles c. Perkins was one of the most
prominent patrons of art and music in New
England. He was born in Boston in 1873.
and was a graduate of Harvard. He was
himself an artist of acknowledged talent.
He was President :. the Boston Ar Club
foom 1871 Ia 1881, and for fifteen years has
been President of the Handel and Haydn
Society. Mr.. Perkins was very wealthy, and
a leader in the aristocratic society of Boston.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
LIQUOR Men and legislature.

PmLapElPHIs. August 3.-The Iegisla-
tive Committee of The Liquor Mems Associa-
ton although mt officially announced. are
Cunningham and FHrtil, OF Philadelphia
Nasie NJ Lehiyh b. +. FIsisman, Of Read
ias. and Fred schmidt. 81 Pittsburgh. Furth
Of Philadelphia. aad Fred Schmidt. ef IfstS-
hu-gh, are Republicans. and the ether time
have been heretofore identified with the
Democracy hut ii Is understood that. - far
a. the Legislature Is concerned in the coming
contest. politics VIII be wholly ignorel 1t
Is believed thai the head Of the ticket viii
not he taken into consideration. A vigorous
Legislative fight Is contemplated.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
Cored by a Bull.


ST. Paul, Mimi. Aug. 2s.-Advices from
Boulder. Col, state that William Newland. n
railroad contractor Of that place and a for
mer resident of Claysville, Pa, met with a
horrible Gate today. He was leading a val
liable bull owned by him back to the stall
after giving ii water. when the animal at
breast. The upward movement tore the
upper lobe Of the lief, lung and loosened the
ocllar-bone; four ribs were loosened and
broken in two places.
Newland died three hours later in great
agons. He owned a large tract of land
North of Boulder, and was a highly respec-
ted citizen. He leaves a wife and several
grown up children.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
Wallace and Curtin Rivals for Con-
greSS.

PHILADELPHIA, August 25.-lt looks A.
though William 4. Wallace NAV run against
Ex-Governor Curtin for Congress in the
Twentieth Pennsylvania district. Mr. Curtin
l. the present Representative of the district.
but gave notice that he would not seek renom-
Governor. Now the Centre County Conyen-
tim has declared for him forits C1ngreSsion-
al eandidIte. and there Is likelihood that the
Democrats will split and ran both candi-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
Fires Stop the Trains.

NoGALEs. ARR, Angus, 2s.-Two large
ranches near Maytorena, on the Sonora rail-
road. were burned last evening by the Yaquis
Indians. Troops were sent u from both
Guaymas and Hermosilla, and they overlook
the Indians near Maytorena, and after "a
short firing killed seven of them and took
several prisoners. The loss of tine Mexicans
is not stated. The troops We're still in pur-
suit of the Indians at last accounts. No
through trains have run on the Sonora road
for the past two weeks, owing to extensive
foods along the line. and side tracks and
warehouses along the road are blocked with
freight.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01

THAT ultra Democratic journal the
Philadelphia Record comes to the support
of the nominees of the late Democratic
State Convention with the following
cheering and spiridng remarks:
The Democratic State Convention was a
Randall Convention. the platform l. a Ram
dali appiejack tariff platform, and the cleo
ton Of the ticket would be a Randall victory,
not over the Republicans. but over the Prin-
ciples and policy of the Democratic party.
Mr.. Randall has chosen 10 sci himself up IN
opposition 10 the policy of the Democratic
rarty. and no Democrat who believes that
that policy should be maintained J. under
obligations TO support his ticket. Since the
ticket was nominated by o~ffice-holders and
ofiee-expectants. let them elect it. There
will be no better time to put a quetus 10
Vandalism in Pennsylvania than now.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01

IL Tennessee the Democratic State
Convention adopted a resolution fayoring
tie submission Of the liquor question to
a vote of the people. In PENNSYLVANIA
the Democratic State Convention declar-
Ell against ali ~sumptuary laws And
vet We constantly hear the boast that the
Democracy is Jeffersonian and rock-rib-
bed in principle, united and homogeneous
in cause. the same yesterday, to-day, and
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
He Married His Stepmother.


SEA GIgr, y. j., August 2S.-Washington
Perks. a furniture manufactured at Twen-
tieth street and Ridge avenue. Philadelphia.
was married last night TO his sfepmotiler,
Mrs. Perks. The bride was the widow of
the late Richard Perks, who was engaged in
the tassel business in Philadelphia but resid-
ed in Camden. She is twenty six years of
age and married her present husbands
father about three years ago. He died leav-
ing an estate Of $4,000. which was divided
between the widow and two children. Wash
ington Perks, who is 20 years of age. was al
ways fond of his young mother, and since
his fathers death has been much devoted to
her. Their wedding was one of the social
events of Manasquan.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
Deadlock in the XXI st District.

PrrrSBuRG. August 16-When the Twenty
first 2 ,ngres,ional district Democratic ton
and Greene counties, met to-day an organi-
cation was effected by ~electins F ?. lams
chairman and ;. L. Mestrezft secretary. AT
Ter a short Informal DISCUSSION balloting was
begun. 1t kept up until fifteen ballots had
been ,.sst. which resulted in a tie vote each
time. the conferees from each county sup
port. u their candidate. The conference took
a recess until September 5. The friends Of
Mr. Boyle argue that this will he favorable to
their trndidaie.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
A Good Healthy Girl.

DETROIT. August D.-Miss olga. daughter
ola prominent German merchant. has Great
esi a sensation by swimming through the
American channel Of the Detroit river to
Bell Island. Miss olga was attired in an
ordinary bathing dress. The distance to the
Island l. a tribe over half q mile, and the
time consumed was exactly - minutes.
Upon landing Miss Otga was not perceptibiy
iatiglei. and announced her intention Of
swimming back, but her father would not
allow her u attempt il.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
The Alaskan Seal Fisheries.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s.-The report of
Special agent Jingle on the seal fisheries Of
Alaska shows that during the past year the
Alaska Seal Company under lis contract took
30, 8 seal skins, in return for which it paid
the Government S262.437. Considerable i'm
provement has been made in the method of
capturing and killing the seals. resulting Il
diminutive of he percentage of loss former
sustained in killing animals the skins of
which were understandable. Although the
natives have generally submitted without
opposition To the fines imposed by the Treas
ury agents, yet it is recommended that au-
thority be conferred to erect a small lookup
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
spcKrrARY BaYAnD is in IN luck .

SECRETARY BASARD is in III luck again
Sedeewick, the special envoy whom he
dispatched TO Mexico TO investigate the
arrest, trial and conviction Of editor Cut
ting. DO sooner arrived at the City OF
Mexico than he proceeded TO get roaring
drunk and started out with a party of
Young roysterers TO paint the capital Of
the Montezumas red 1t will 10Y be in
order for the Secretary TO send another
envoy to take care Of Envoy ~Sedgewick
and bring him home.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
Mistaken for a Burglar.

CANTON, August sc. e. Snyder. a Lead
ing hardware merchant of this city, wa IA
tally shot by Policeman William Brisbin at
, O'Clock last night. snyder Is a wealthy
widiwer and lives alone. Burglaries have
been numerous here, and Snyder employed a
Whaler, were seen by the police on the porch
of Snyder's house and taken for burglars.
The officers wore citizens clothing and were
IN turn taken for burglars. Whaler opened
fire ON the policemen and Officer Brisbin
responded. the second bullet striking Sny-
der in the back, infiicting a wound that win
cause his death in a short time.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01

wrTH the bitter hostility TO corpora
tons which Chauncey f. Black inherited
from his distinguished father, he also
imbibed his hostility to protection and
devotion 20 the doctrine of free trade.
And yet Mr.. Randall had a carefully de
vised protection platform erected, which
his candidate stands upon, and processes
10 heartily admire and endorse. II i
very evident that somebody is to be
cheated. A Free trade Democrat on a
tariff platform is ample proof that fraud
ir contemplated. Let the Aboring men
of the State beware the free-trade trap
that is baited with protection
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
Mr.. Arthur Rapidly Improving.

NEw YORK, August 2s.-Police Commits
sioner French. who spent La; Wednesday
evening with eX-PresidenI Arthur. AZ New
Arthur had picked mp wonderfs ~ Hewas
bright, cheerful and cl.atty, had r~egline,i hi-
appetite and had gained fifteen pounds. Mr..
Arthur has no idea ct returning 20 the city
for the present.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
Fixing a Grand Jury.

CARLISLE, August 5.-In the ease of the
Commonwealth ". b.. +. Grouse, of Neu-
vile, for selling whisky in less quantities
than a gallon, and To persons of incorporate
habits, Judge Sadler called the attention of
the to the fact hat the grand jury had
been tempered with. One OF the witnesses
had received 50 to leave the county and the
other made drunk. The case is an important
one, and was held over for the next grand
jury Ia act upon in November. Judge Sad
Ter stated that the parties were known and
ON any further attempt to fix the jury they
would be severely punished.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
Stage Robbery in Montana.

C%ALGARRY, Manitoba, August 25.-Yester-
day at l2l p. m. the Edmonton stiee was
stopped by two masked men ON the ruad
eighteen miles from here. The masked men
wore stripes from a union jack over their IA
ces and carried a carbine and tive heavy re-
volvers each. The occupants of the stage
were marched To one side and their pockets
rified. Mr.. Burns of Winnipeg lost so. Mr.
Massey lost $50. a Frenchman lost SlS5. and
the stage driver goo The robbers then went
through the luggage and opened the mail
bags. The stage horses were then taken out
and driven away and the highwaymen dis
appeared.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
Disguised Prohibitionists.

PrrrsBURG, August 27.-Dr. Nicely. a dele
gate to the State Prohibition Convention. re-
turned to-day Disguised. He claims that the
Philadelphians had the ticket and platform
prepared, and with their $50 delegates rushed
them through, while honest delegates who
protested were choked of by the Chairman,
also a P~hiladeIphian. DIR. Nicely has lost
faith in his party. lie says Mc,aimont, of
Venango county, one or the richest men in
the State, and who has contributed more
money than any other man to the cause. is
also Disguised and viii leave the party.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
Accidentally Shot His wife.

ToIspo, o. Aug 3-FreI Rolf. OF East
Toledo, had a party of friends at dinner yes-
teriay and after the repast il was proposed
that the men 20 on a hunting expedition for
TIE afternoon. Rolf went into an adjoining
NOM for his gun, being accompanied BY his
wife He took the gun down from lis rest
and raised the hammer. In some way the
weapon was discharged The charge struck
Mrs. Rolf in the back Of the head. killing
her Instantly. Her aged mother was in the
room and witnessed the terrible fate of her
daughter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01

THE liquor dealers in this State have
formed a League and propose to raise a
fund Of 100000, with which to defeat
Legislative candidates who favor submit
ting the p~rphibitory question to a vote of
the people. Thus the Liquor League and
the Prohibitionists meet on a common
platform, for the common purpose of de-
feating prohibition.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01

Ten per cent Of the purchase mo,.r
paid wncn the property i knoekeg dsxp
eMl - ~ild on Toe following terms SlsN Oh r,r'
1riiati0n OF saie. or deliver Of deed. aud H. ~
ense ~ tne purchase money in i've annual asr.
ments from 1T day Of APRIL. Isl Wifh III.
from that date
No VIA D. sold on the following term.
sl191y On CONTINUATION Of sale OF delivery Of Geef
aia ~ oalalee o. the ~purchase money in i've
inferresI from thar date.
Deferred payments % De secured by judgmeut
bond.
JoHN A.. WALTER. WILLIAM RODa,FRs
AuetiOneer FRANK RODGERS
sepi -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01

TINS time four years ago the Repubii-
ans Of this State were divided in support
of two candidates for Governor, and the
independent candidate wa supported by
more than a score Of newspapers. To-
day the party is united, on n candidate
who has the support Of every Republican
paper in the State. On the other hand,
Blacks nomination has caused almost as
much disaffection in his own party
as followed General Beavers nomina-
ton in 1882, and if like effects follow
ike cause. he will be beaten out Of sight.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01

THE President having taken 10 the
woods. swsrms Of Federal office holders
were present and active" at the Demo
cratic Conventions of this and other
States, Notwithstanding his recent orders
to them about 'penicious activity IN
politics" This ~exemplifies the old saw
g while the cats away, the mice viii
play" We will see when Mr. Cleveland
returns whether he dares enforce his own
order, or whether, as is popularity believ-
ed, it was only intended To apply TO
Republican ofiiceholders.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01

The National Democratic Congressional
Campaign Committee has issued a hand
book for the use ofthe faithful, crammed
full of stuff committing the Democratic
party TO free trade, pure and simple.
This is unq~uestionably the position of the
party, but in tariff States like Pennsylva-
mia ii putt the boys who are trying to
court the labor vote in a very bad hole.
and "cuss' words fill the air.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
Death in the Hornets Sting.

DAHLoSEea, ia, August 27.-Some time
last week Mrs. May, wife Of owen MAY. was
stung on the end of the nose by a hornet.
Her nose began swelling. and she had severe
pains in the head, but j; was thought that
nothing serious would ensue, and Dniy the
common remedies were used. She gradually
grew worse. and the swelling continued. GU
ing into the head and neck. A physician
was summoned, but all efforts to reduce the
swelling proved Of no avail. Ii slowly ex-
tended 10 the body until it reached the heart.
when the woman died in circulating ag-
opv
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01

Ma. Bl-ArsE is receiving y right royal
welcome wherever he speaks in Maine
His popularity al home is undiminished.
and thousands Of people turn out at
e meeting 20 listen 10 his exposition
Of party doctrines There is probably
no other man in the country who could
draw such crowds to hear him. and none
who Is 50 lucid in his statements.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01

The Democratic revolt against the
methods used to nominate Chauncey +.
Black for Governor still goes on. Senator
Wallace openly attributes his defeat TO a
bargain with Cleveland, and the Harris
burg Pairict has joined the malcontents,
tells the "naked truth" and asserts that
Wallace was beaten and Black nominated
in pursuance Of orders from Washington,
executed by Randall.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
Freeport's Insane Avenger.

F~REEPoRT, Ill, August &.-Charles La
shelle, the murderer, who was 81 fer%ocionsly
assaulted in the Jail at Mt. Carroll county
last Thursday by Francis A. Meyer, an in
says that be read in the Bible that murderers
must die, and feeling that he was called to
kill Lashalle, he did it in order To fulfill
what he thought the Bible said was his du-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01

CANDIDArE Wolfe talks largely Of the
vote lac expects TO poll. He claims that
he will receive the support of 10000 Pro
hibitionists that he viii have a large
following of the former Independents,
and that the vote Of the coiored people
can easily be depended on. If Mr..
Wolfe knows whereof he aiiirms, q lively
camnaign Is before Us.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01

THE United German Trades Union of
Philadelphia. composed Of 5000 voters of
all parties, at its meeting last week de-
nounced the labor plank in the Demo
cratic platform a. "a snare to entrap
workingmen" You don't always some
times catch the hard-headed German
with a sucker hook.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01

ORR ~Chan.7 was always known to
love a good joke. One of his latest and
funniest is the declaration made in his
York speech that -he has every reason 10
believe that he viii be elected Governor"
As a joker, the Democratic candidate for
Governor is ~unexcelled.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01

Born the Commissioner and Assistant
Commissioner of Indian Affairs are alb
sent from Washington, and a oman
Miss Minnie :. Cooks running the Of
flee. As another young woman is run
ming the Presidential office just now, it
begins u look as if this great nation was
being subjected TO ~petticoat rule"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
1856 ACRES 124 PERCHeS

strict measure. adjoining lands OF Abntham g-
baker estate. the homestead OF deeedenf g----
Sei>eL DAVID Miller ansi William RasigerS b-s
ing thereon erected A astssi fwo.sf,rr
H"uSe frame Bank Barr and other ositbqildi--
ihere ia splendid apple and cherry orcbari F.,
sle premises about one hundred and r,genfg-
nee acres clear and in good cultivation. fhi-sy
nye acres Of which i ID meadow 90 t-.
vi hf>t -qaShiy OF coal Is open on the farm snI
\ Wen watered by never falling SPRING 1f -
day of April next. "ist
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01

CANDmArE Black starts out bravely, if
not discreetly. He boasts that he is 60
ing TO be elected, that he win
make an aggressive fight and wags his
unruly tongue against corporations and
corporate rights. If somebody doesn't
hold the Young man he will tear things.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01
DWELLING HOUSE

Bank Barn and necessary Guthuiidinr wi.b -.
hundred and sescnty-h,e acres III cleared
N a good state Of euit yation. OF which 49,"
sevenSy-nye aeres arr in meadow. Thor.
hatnoef OF sfrings q good water on the farm ana
4 running stream Of wafer through il pienf,
lime and coal not distant. II not en- The f1rm \.
me sale Ot THIS tract 81 land there viii o. rrSs-,-s
tne graveyard for the burial OF the relatives orft
desea.eo- containing about One-fnurfh II AL -
M = The farm Of the deeedeEt known
ivOs 4 a the Bepley Farm. sifnate =
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-01

The Iowa Republican State Convention
at its meeting hast week renewed It's dec
laraiion in favor Of Prohibition. II will
now be in order To follow the example of
the truly good people in this State, and
organize a Prohibition party in Iowa to
smash the Republican party.