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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-05
wnllamson's C reat Gift.


PHILADELPHIA, Dee. 1.-The deed Of trust
by which Isaiah V. Williamson makes over
to seven trustees, for the erection and main
tenance of Free School of Mechanical Trades
about 5 .OO0,OGo, was signed yesterday at the
office of the Cambria Iron Company. OF
which Mr.. Williamson is a director. The
trustees are William c. Ludwig, Lemuel
Coffin, John, Wanamaker, Edward Long
sireth, James ". Brooks and Harry c.
Townsend all Philadelphians. The school
is 10 be opened to boys between II and Is
years Of axe the trustees may bny 600 acres
Of land at not more than SIoJ an acre in OF
near Philadelphia on this they are TO erect
separate buildings for every trade. plain,
substantial and fire proof. The boys may
be graduated aud begin work. Philadelphia
boys are 10 have the preference, then those
Of Bucks county, thea those Of two adjacent
counties aud then the school Is TO be open TO
the whole State.
If the scheme works well, Mr.. Williamson
intends to double, anl perhaps, truble his
gift, and it win probably reach si2,OOo. 900.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-05
Harrison's Policy Outlined.

WASHINGTON. Nov S0.-Senators who are
competent to speak for the coming admins
tratiOn in regard TO It's policy in matters Of
legislation, say that after a conference With
General Harrison it has been substantially
agreed that in the event Of the passage Of a
satisfactory revenue reduction bill and the
admission of the new States, with Dakota
divided. during the session about TO Assem-
Die, there will be no extra session, but,
should those measures fail OF concurrent ac-
ton. the new President will call an extra
ssion of the Flhy-irst Congress TO Assem-
bic about the first Of May 10 dispose OF them
As the executive and both branches Of Con
gress viii be Republican, it is not expected
that there will be any attempt at such pro
lonsed discussion as attended the Mills bill.
i. reference to the admission Of the new
States, il viii be the object Of the majority
in both Houses to complete that work 50
that the senators and Representatives may
be able 10 take their seats At the regular De
cember session.
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The Death Penalty Named for a
Woman In Pennsylvania

~PnIL.pzlrHA. November @.-sarah Jane
whiteling, the woman who poisoned her
hasband. SON and daughter. was to-day
fsaad guilty OF murder in the first DEGREE
Today session Of the eoaf. with Jndse
Allison presiding, was consumed with the
arguments o. eounse, aud the Judges charge.
The 5o-y STOOD eleven to one for conviction
iathe first degree. when the first vote was
taken, the odd jnrynan c~oatending that As
the prisoner wat a be had conscien
tious scruples againsi averlict which would
involve the highest penalty known to the
law. The persuasive eloquenoe ofhis eleven
comrades and the fear OF losing his Thanks
giving dinner at home finally overcame the
scruples OF the jnryfnln, however.
Ms. Wheeling IS the second woman CON
victed by a jury Of murder in the first de-
gree in Philadelphia, but no woman has ever
been hanged in this county, 50 far as the
records Of the court show. The first convic-
ton was tlsat OF Hester Vaughan. who about
% years ago was iound guilty Of numbering
her child, but she was never executed, as,
owing to the peculir features Of the case, the
Governor was induced to give her a pan
don.
More recently Aunie Cutler. a coloreI
woman, who shot and killed her lover,
pleaded guilty anl was sent to prison for a
long term Of years
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Hronek, the Anarchist. Convicted

C~NRtGo, lLL.. Dec. 9-Tbe attorny for
the defense Of Hronek. the Anarchist, occu-
pied the greater part Of the afternoon and in
closing his speech stated that he had positive
PToofh that the evidence given on the stand
by the informer, Chleboun, was unlike his
first confession to Inspector Bonfield and
limited that it had been made up 10 suit the
exigencies Of the case. when he had finished
the court took a recess until : o'clock to-
night When the case was resumed, States
Attorney L~ongenecker delivered the closing
address Cor the prosecution, and said theevi-
dence showed positively that the prisoner,
John Hronek, procured the dynamite for,
and il was his purpose 10 kill Judges Gray
and Grinnell and Inspector Bonield.
Judge Collins then charged the jury who
retired for deliberaiion, and thirty minutes
later il was announced that they had agreed
upon a verdict.
TIE attorneys hurried to their places, the
JUICE took his station, and the spectators
quickly filed up the seats in the court room.
The prisoaer was then brought IN. and the
jury hiea in and took their seats. The YER
dict was We, the jury. find defendant gnil-
ty as changed in the Indictment, and fix his
punishment al twelve years in the peliien-
iary- A friend leaned over 10 tell Hronek
the verdict bat he looked up with j pleas
ant smile and said Ich versteech.- His
face betrayed no evidence Of disappointment
or fear.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-05

IS EAST I7rn srHEEr, Nrw York.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-05
cauIgle oIves ap the House.


~ClNcINNArI. Nov. 4.-speaker Carlisle
leave, for Washington in the morning. To-
day he talked On various subjects Of public
Interest. OF the tariff. he said the Demo
Gratis in Congress woaid remain true to fhe
Mills bili, and while the House will not pass
the Senate bill it viii pass a bill from she
senate ifit embodies the principles OF ue
one passed by the House last samme-. Dat
he expects no tariff legislation Al this sess-
ion.
Mr Carlisle said he had no direct lnfor-
nation Is 10 the complexion Of the next
House. I'm oue of those Democrats, lie
said, who want hide III can't get much,
and therefore hope we have the house, but
am inclined to the belief thar the Repnbli-
cans will have control Of the next Congress.
y think the House viii al this session
pass the Springer bill, admitting al the Ter
ntories except Utah. Idaho aud Wyoming.
aad will not consent u a division Of Dako.
"a. All The information / have, and it is
CLEANED mostly from the newspapers, leads
me 20 believe that the Republicans will agi-
tate the negro question for p,li;ica, effect
and even attempts reappprtioamcnt, but it
will be a dangerous experiment. My plan
for the election Of the President by popular
vote is. in States that vote Democratic, give
the two electors at large 10 the Democrats,
and in Republican States give them TO the
Republicans. Divide the other electors in
proportion to the vote east by each party.
Mr.. Carlisle said that the stories in ciraula-
ton regarding the inf1ieities in the Presi-
dents married life were gross ~falsehhois:
that the President and his wife appeared
perfectly happy, aud he is satisfied there is
not in all the country a more happy welded
mir.
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SEN loRg. SoveDhcr es-Nr. Elem
Ewing Sherman. the wife d General W. r..
sherman, died al 10 o'clock this morning al
her residence. No. IS wesi -iirst
street Mrs. sherman had been suffering
from heart troubles fora number Of years
and about three weeks ago she was TAKEN
seriously III. so that the members Other fam
ily here reqsested III. c. T. Smith and sew
eFsi other physicians TO attend Der. Mrs
sherman Continued 20 grow worse and on
sunday il was though; that she could not
live. DR.. Pepper, Of philadelphia. had mean
she rallied 80 that il was thought that she
might recover. There was a relapse last
evening. however. aud her symptoms became
alarming. At o'clock dis morning il be-
came apparent that she would i've bat a
; iort time. General Sherman was SO in
formed. and heand his children. Rachel, Liz
zie and Tecumseh. who live at home, were
al the bedside when Mrs. Sherman breathed
her last which was about 10 o. clock. The
news was sent to the Rev. Thomas +. Sher-
AAAlf Use ica1 NUtilaii : SUI WIN y y tCcuit
priest al Woodstock. Md, and her daush-
tiers, Mrs Ella n. Thaekera, AZ Rsemond,
Pa Mrs. Minnie S. Fitch. at Edgem ont,
Pa. and her brothers. P. b.. Ewing, of Ian
easier, Ohio, and Genera. Hugh Ewing.
Mrs. sherman was CT years OF age aud was
born at lancaster, Ohio. She wss married
10 General Sherman ih irty-eight Yeas ago
and they we're acquainted from the Tim
thai they were children. Mrs. shetman's
father was Senator Thomas Ewing. who
represented his State in the senate for a num-
her Of years. aud was also Governor Of Ohio.
Mrs. sherman will be buried in 81. Louis
in Calvary oene' cry, which adjoins Belleion-
iAine. The body will reach St. Louis Satur-
day morning, TlIeinternieni will lake place
IN the afternoon.
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-05

IT is a settled fact that Governor Bea-
yer viii be Chief Marshal Of the inaug-
ural parade, the committee Of arrange
menis having rendered him that position
formally by letter. With Pennsylvania
Governor at the head Of the line, Penn
sylvania's Adjutant General a chief Of
stah. AID Pennsylvania troops as the
chief feature Of the parade, the visiting
Pennsylvanian's viii have great eausa 10
be proud, aud especi ally As they are go
ing to INACCURATE a President whose bat
tie was fought by a National Chairman
from Pennsylvania. Il was about time
the keystone State WAS due, and she viii
carry or the honors modestly.-Harre
burg T~igraoh.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-05

AT a caucus OF the Phi5a5eiphia mem
b~ers-elcct OF tie nexs State House Of
Representatives, held az the Continental
Hotel Monday night Of last week, Hon.
Henry X. Bower. Of aae tn district Of that
city. was recommended for reelection
as Speaker; John ". Morrison, Of Ale
gheny County, IA recommended for the
Chief Clerkship; Chas. Il. Voorhees, vas
Endorsed for his old place Of Resident
Clerk. Messfs c. ". Thomas. ". A.
Brooks, W. II. keyser, Z. r. Dearien and
II. p. Council were selected as Members
of the State Committee. which usually
consists Of fifteen members. Mr- Dear
den was selected 10 preseat Mr.. Boyer's
name to the caucus at Harrisburg and N
address 10 the Republican members Of
he Legislature was adopted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-05
Cinnamon conIee.

PoRTiAyD, oRE, December To-day a
very bloody and murderous fight took place
in Streets City between two factions Of Chi
nese highbiuders. Trouble between the two
crowds had been brewing for some time.
Thursday a street ist-iight occurred between
several Of the highbinders, and this after
noon a sauguinary meeting took place OF the
streets. About % Cinnamon, all armed
with pistols participated. Over 50 shots
were exchanged and the row lasted some 10
minutes. -Four highbinders were shot down
and two Others were badly wounded Pour
were removed, receiving hospital attention.
where one died very soon after. The other
three are probably fatally wounded.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-05

WAsIrNGroN. Nov. 29.-rhe Washington
H1gb s-i11 Rar.ew OF this city publishes an
der date OF November p, and With the head
ing. WAS IL Q RESENTMENT the following
communication from President Cleveland 10
that paper
WASHINGTON, d. C., oct. 30.
Manager II ne Rcfcr:
BEAE SiR-l hereby subscribe TO one copy
of the Roaisr. Address after March q Buf-
falo. y. T..
GGovEE CLEVELAND.
1t appeass from this short but significant
note that M. Gezeiand predicted his own
defeat a week belorei IL occurred by assuming
thai after March 4. iss9, bis residence would
b. N hnfaln
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-05

Hos. W. II. ANDREWS, who will sac
cced Hon. Thomas Y. Cooper as Chair
man Of the Republican, Stale Committee
ON the LIST Of January, received a SPLEEN
did endorsement al the hands OF his fell
low citizens al the recent election. when
re was elected a member Of Che Leisla-
ture. lie ran 25l more votes in his dis
trict than we're cast for General Harrison
and 800 more votes than his associates on
the ticket for Assemble.
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White Caps Discipline Women.

sAEDixA,0. Nov. 30.@"White Caps broke
into the home of Mrs. Anna Jester and her
grown daughter. two miles from here, last
night. The two women have not borne a
good reputation, and were Whipped on their
bare backs with switches. Before leaving,
the White Caps admonished the women that,
if they did not alter their course of life, they
would be tarred and feathered and their
house destroyed.
Great indignation prevails among the REQ
rle here.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-05

GENERAL HAgRsoS will not fail 10 OBJ
serve that the newspaper editions are the
most unselash fellows in ali this broad
land. They stand ready % help him..
They will even make mp the cabinet, out
line the inaugural, and specifically lay
down the policy Of the incoming admin
isiraiion without feeling il a hardship.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-05

THE Governor Of Maryland has given
the certificate Of election in the Fourth
District 10 Mr. siockbridge, the Republic
can nominee In the FiAh District The
certificate is given TO Compton. Demo-
GRAFT This is the distric; claimed by Mr..
Mudd. The pntting of Stockbridge's
name and that Of Evans, Of tennessee
on the roll OF the Honse virtually kills
whatever hopes the Democrats had Of
stealing the Fifty -drst Congress. The Re
publican majority nj now be less
than seven to begin on, and it viii prob
ably he more than shat.
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Congressman Randall at Washing
tor.

WASHINGTON. Dec. The Hon. SamneI
J. Randall, accompanied by his family
reached Washington this afternoon and Was
driven at once 10 his home on Capitol hill
Several friends called on him later in the day
Mr.. Randall said that he was none the worse
for the journey that he was feeling much
improved, though still he considered him
self an invalid. He said further that he
would attend to congressional duties to a
limited degree during the coming session.
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Yesterday Governor Beaver received the
following lc,1er. which explains iiAlfs
wAsnfxoroS. y. c.. Nov. y. isGes-
oua james 4. Be7or-DEAR sfE. In select
ing a marshal for tie ingpgursl procession
March Hh. 1852. he com ittee has nof heen
oaharsessea By any question o. relative Ct
ne~s. Livery one agreed that either General
". T. sherman or gourseif would Be the
proper Selection. General Sherman J. not
willing at his age. TO assume the necessary
care, labor and responsibility; thar leaves
YOU as sole choice Of the COMMITTEES ia charge
Of inaugural ceremonies.
am pleased to add tin orr choice is sus-
,ainei by the Unanimous current of public
opinion that has reached Us by letter or 9th
sTSise, and without refer,nce to party or Sec
ton. Under these circumstances. l tender
you The appointment and shall be gratifed
~ be advised Of your carly acceptance there
Of Very respectfully, your obedient serv-
ant,
A. 7. BRrrroS,
Chairman Of the Executive Committee in
charge Of Inaugural ceremonies.
Governor Beaver; who wenI to bis hone
IN Bsleonte to-day. has the maiter under
consideration. and viii make known his de-
cision upon bis return to the eity-
GOVERNOR BEAVER AocEP-s
wAsH1sgroN. Dec chairman Brition
ofthe inaugural committee. received to-day
o letter aronl Governor Beaver, Of Pennsyl-
sania, accepting Tie committees invitation
70 act as marshal Of the inaugural parade.
In bis letter tie governor says Il had ex-
pactei 10 be present at the Inauguration Of
General Harrison in any event. and would
have beeu pleased and proud TO accompany
our division Of the Natural guard Of PENN
,yyania al have had the honor OF DOING
90 former ike occasions. The call Of the
committee 90 assume the greater care, labor
ami responsibility Is not 10 be disregardei,
and ! therefore accept the invitation relying
upon the cordial cooperation Of your COM
iaiaee 10 tbe discharge Of the duties which
The position carries with IT,.
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GoURT PROCLAMATION.

NIEREAs, The Honorable WILLIAM BAFH
President Judge 90 tie several Courts ~ rmnau
Pleas ofthe several COUNTIES composing The lub
Judicial Iistriet usd Justice ofthe Courts 81 nvar
and Ferniner ana General Jail Delivery. Tor ihe
trial Of All capital and nthcr offenders ia the said
District. and SANyEA WALEEEand DRIVER r. slIA-
YER, E4ls Judges OF the Courts u Cmumnn Pleas
and Justice= If tle Courts ofOycr aud Tsrniuer
and General JAN Delivery Tor tie trial of all cari-
IN aud other blenders iu the Cotulrg ~ HGefset
have issued their prucepts. and to me directed.
for holding a Court Of Coumou Pleas and General
Quarter Sessions % the Peace and General Dan
Delivery, and Courts Of oyer and Terminer ai
Somerset. un
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INC Young ken kIned.

JoaNsTewS. Pa. Dec. AT Summer
Hnl last night al II O'Clock Harry Paul,
aged - years. Craig orr, Is. and Amasa Pat
terson, %. were walking home on the Penn
sylvania railroad when a freight train eom-
ing ives; ran over them. The iirst intima-
ton ofthe acc.dsnt was givea when several
engines came 70 C0nemaagh with bl ood on
their machinery, when : telegram was sent
70 an engineer coming down the mountain
TO keep = sharp lookout Tie three bodies
were subsequently found horribly mutlaied.
The men lived al Summer Hill and worked
in the coal mineA
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-05

THEY can't get yer the election down
in Georgia, and, as usual. the colored man
is made 10 sufler. Two colored men were
fatally shot in Savannah, Friday. while on
the same day. at the town of Washing
ton, two others were weighted down with
bags Of stones, tied around their necks,
and were thrown into the river and
drowned
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-05

NmGfNI,s vote stands. as officially re-
ported: Cleveland. ISL 81; Harrison.
l5c,422 There j. not much Of 'the solid'
about the old "Motl,r of Presidents p
No man can doubt whore Virginia would
stand upon a fuii vote and m honest
cnnuI
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TIE
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