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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18


WssHINsroS, Jan. f3-Ncyer before ia the
history of Congressional work has an Elec-
ton Committee been called upon 10 decide a
contest involving sich unblushing frauds as
those inflicted upon the contestant in the
ease of Smalls vs.. Elliot from the Seventh
South Carolina district. II Is almost the first
time in the history Of the government where
the leaders Of political party have ever
conspircd TO subvert mli0rity Of !. 500
votes It is hard to imagine more grieyous
wrong against popular suffrage than this late
wholesale raid on the Seventh South CaroIi-
ma district.
The principle involved affects the people
of the entire country more than it does Eli
Oft or smalls. If the edict goes forth that
2,5eD majority cannot elect in South Caroli-
ma. how long sill it be before the same meth
ods are invoked in states thus far free from
such corruption
1t is unfortunate for him that Elliott, in
some respects a worthy Young man, should
have been the instrument selected by older
leaders stepped in all the political vices, to
Washington and lay claim 10 a seat in Con-
gress in the face Of an unquestioned, undis-
puted majority OF 300 votes Mr.. SmaIls
has made out strong case. He has produ-
ced cumulative and conclusive evidence that
he was elected aud that Mr. Elliott was not
elcte'l to the Fiflieth Congress and il will
involve upon fair minded members to say
whether or not they will condone this Of
fense against popular rights by allowing IL
lott 10 remain in their midst or will brand
the whole conspiracy as it deserves by
of this contest wiiibe stated on every stump
during the coming campaign, and cannot
fail to nave marked effect ON fair minded
men
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

TsE largest gun that has ever been cast
selid Ia the United States was cast at the
sTerks.s the Pittsburgh Steel Casting
Company .cae day las; week. The gun is
saf Bessenoer sts-el, and the melted petal
wlps pcHred into the moulds. Whether
the casting was successful remains 10 be
seen. The proeess Of cooling must 90 on
for week, and then the gun wili lie ex-
amined. lfthere y Ro flaw in the metal.
x will then be bored Zoe six-inch gun.
nhore are great hopes entertained Of this
s'icae of ordnance. The large guns that
have fisns Ear been made for the navy
have boen built up in successive bands of
steel, and the cost Of that method is very
great. A six-inci gun wholly cast viii
.,,st $500, while the Sime gun built up
ssill cost So fpa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18
cleveiand's Broken Promises.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l2.-In the Senate to-
day Mr.. Hale called up his resolution for
an inquiry as TO whether the President has
fulfilled his promise not to make disulissals
except for cause and to prevent interference
Of Federal officials in local politics, He un-
dertook to show that continuous and gem
eral removal of Federal ofiicelIolders for po.
litical reason has been in progress ever since
the present Administration came ito power
and that Federal ofllcehol,iers have been per-
miited to monopolize the management of
political campaigns and conventions in New
York. Pennsylvania, Maryland and other
States
Mr.. Hale also charged that the President
had himself interfered improperly in New
York city politics in the Nicholl- Fellows
contest against the cause OF reform and good
government and in favor of man of charge
ter not too high
Mr.. Vest interrupted in defense of Colonel
Fellows.
Mr.. Hale charged that the Democratic ad-
ministration had INDUCED in an unchecked
spoils system, had countenanccd the worst
forms Of political dietation and interference
with elections; had sanctioned political as
sessments and had shown that the Democrat
ic party will during the next year resort to
every desperate means of perpetuating lis
power. Under President Cleveland, Civil
Service reform had been robbed of every YES
tige of sincerity and deceney, and all the
evils of Federal political interference and
corruption checked by Republican legisla-
ton and administration has been given full
sway.
Mr. Hale read table giving changes
made in all departments of the Government
up to June II, 1857. This table showed that
out of 1879 Presidential postmasters there
had been 1900 changes out Of $1,000 fourth
class postmasters 10000 changes oue of 50
foreign ministers 30 changes out of Ill col
lectors of customs 100 changes out of 81
surveyors of customs all were changed; ont
of 30 appraisers all but two were changed
cut of Is superintendents of minis II were
changed the assistant appraisers were all
changed
In commenting on these statistics, Mr..
Hale said the country did not appreciate
that this ruthless prescription and these re-
movals had been going on at rate unex-
ampled IN any other administration in the
country's history.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

a rIUNDER la A news statement some
where in a State paper Is doing serious
vroRx 10 Chief Clerk Thomas McCamant,
Of the Auditor Generals Department.
The Chief Clerk was sent 10 Allentown a
week ago to overhaul the accounts OF Ex-
Register Of Wills Pleiier, Of Lehigh
.ccaniy, who was short some $1,000 in his
settlement with the State. Some one al
together too careless has printed an item
saving that il Is Chief Clerk MeCamant
who is short in his accounts, and il is be-
ing copied quite extensively. Itis an in
iury to a faithful. competent and expert
eKced official against whom not even a
suspicion could rest,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

THERE has been quite a lively fight GO
ing ON in the Democratic ranks Of this
State for the control Of the State Commit
tee. which meets at Harrisburg to-day
Uncle Randall j, is charged has been
moving heaven and earth TO have the
present Chairman, Dallas Sanders, ne
elected. and thereby boom his own presi-
DENTAL aspirations On the other hand
il Is claimed by the Wallaee-seott-Singer-
lv combination that they have had
enough Of the one man power" that the
reelection Of Sanders would be heralded
as triumph Of the opponents OF Cieve-
land and would tend greatly to weaken
the Efforts Of the Democrats in Congress
TO pass a bill in harmony with the Presi-
dent's 5 recommendation for a wholesale
slaughter of the protective tariff system.
If the angry charges and ret9rts are to be
credited il is fight "to the death " be-
tween Randall and the administration
and the result Of the committees meet
ing is anxiously awaited.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 1i.-The last seen %
Ben Burton. who lef fine wives sitting ID ~
Atlanta court room awaiting his reiurIi' n'
was in a battaeu crossing the Chatiaifooe's'
river. With him sat wife No 9. whom H'
picked up in his hight from the court room
and induced to ily With him. Her ia'pe'
las now joined the grand army Of pursue.
The abandoned wives held convention u
an up town hotel last night and passed resv
Iutions to pool their interests in order TO fA'
down their husband.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

j. casual conversation in st. Louis,
twelve years ago, ten. Grant made the
observation" Whenever the Democrat
ic party comes near to complete control
ofthc country, il viii break its back
across the Allegheny mountains on the
tariff question.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18
Cheer for the Strikers.


READING, Pa, Jan. 15.-The convention of
delegates, representing the striking railroad
ers of the entire Reading Railroad system,
convened in Excelsior Hall, this city, to-day
Bernard J. SnaFkey of Port Richmond pre-
sided. The miners had no direct representa-
ton on the floor because il was the railroad
ers' convention, but number Of coal region
authorities were in attendance. who. during
the proceedings reported the condition at
the mines.
Chairman John l.. Lee made lengthy
speech showing how the company's miners
nearly to man were backing up the train
mems strike and would never return to
work unless the company conceded to the
demands of the men.
National Master Workmen Lewis of Shaw
nee, Ohio, related how all his attempts to
arbitrate had failed, and then declared that
fully 20 per cent, of the coal miners were out
and would remain cut until the company
agreed to arAitr4ie all qeesiioas, oonimen-
cling with the difficulty al Elizabethport
Reports were heard from all along the line
showing that the strikers were still ont and
firm
There was not 50 much enthusiasm notice
able at this convention as was the case when
the first session was held last month, but
the labor leaders declared that there was just
as much determination among the men as
ever.
The Reading Railroad officials claim there
will be serious breaks in the ranks of the
miners tomorrow, and thag in all probabii-
ty half dozen colleries will be started up
tomorrow with quite a number of men in
cach
To-day's convention, it is believed, shows
that in some sections the men are wavering.
Before the close Of the convention, Chair
man. Sharkey read the following telegram
from the famous District Assembly No. ~ of
New York, the second largest district in the
world " We have resolved to stand lly you
- the end. Meeting held to-day Appeals
issued to $50 local assemblies under It's iuris-
diction,"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

THE Washington, Pa, obs~rr says
that if wool was placed on the free list,
~ recommended by President Cleveland,
it would entail an annual loss of sSS2,
006.4a upon the wool growers of Wash
iagton county. That being the ease,
when Grover comes round next fall, ask
ing for votes. every man, boy dog and
sheep ought 20 spit on his message, and
gote dead against him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18
Two Persons Shot.

SYCAMORE. III. Jan. l2.-JobnSuchem, q
farm hand employed by Mrs. crisiman. a
rich widow, and Lorena Crisiman, daughter
Of the widow. were mysteriously shot Tues
day night. Suchem answered knock at the
door, and as he opened it he was met by a
man who snapped s2-calibre revolver. The
cartridge failing to explode. Before suchem
could escape ihe man discharged bis pistol
shooting the farm hand in the abdonen
Lorcna Cristman ran to the window to pull
down the curtain. when ball cnme crash
ing through the glass and struck her on the
point Of the elbow, shattering tile bones.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18
Died at His Door.

ONsHA. January f5.-The effects of the
present storm in Omaha has been disastrous
Fred Eller. cigar maker. was found early
this morning frozen TO desth within block
oi his boarding house. Two school children.
Wexcll Beck and Geoge Allen, started for
their homes about . o'cock yesterday after
noon and have not been heard of since. 4
large number Of people went over 10 Conn
Gil Bluffs yesterday and last night and il was
reported this morning that a number had
been lost. All have been accounted for,
however, except one young lady who has
not been found. and il is feared she has per
ished. The Thermometer is i6 degrees below
tonight and rapidly falling.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

Tar cmployes of the Pennsylvania
sallroad lines west Of Pittsburgh have
g~etiiioned the officials Cor an advance of
wages. aud according to the statement
- one IL the headers in the movement
the men are getting restless at the delay
in answering. .We are determined to
have an increase" said he. 'and unless
an answer is given us before next We'd
aesday. q strike will be inauguuaied." !"
Twenty-Five per cent Of the men employ
81 by the company are members Of labor
organizations, and ia strike is ordered
all will come out.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18
YOU CAN FIND gasss 55ls
IN file in PrrrSBrR.iI at the Advesti-InE .lI,.
Sss I.sa ssss'.. as'ss., REMINGTON BROS. :l.'..


ArcHIsoS. Kan, Jan. 13-The eiesli'
residence of Senator ingalls,, with the 'aiH-
able library and all its other contents, was
entirely destroyed by fire at > O'Clock iis
morning. The loss can not fall short oi 81
900. partly insuted. The cause of the h't =
unknown. although il is supposed 70 ha'e
originated in pile OF shayings leit by car
pcniers who were at work in the bHldin4
yesterday. The Senator and his entire ili'''
lily are absent in Washington, and ihe house
was in charge Of a eolored man.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

ton of the tariff, may say II IS foolish to
keep a tax on suit of clothes in order TO
take it off a bottle Of paregoric- ! have
shown you that the tax on spirits in med
icines amounts, to sSooo0,ooo annually.
That is half as much as the product OF
every clothing mandatory in America,
upon information given me by two Lead
ing clothing merchants in Atlanta In
other words. the people Of this country
paw thirty MILAN dollars annually for
medicines that goes TO the government,
for which the government has no use,
and Of which President Cleveland de-
cIares TO be an unmixed evil"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

TnE Civil Service Reform record of the
present administration received an over
hauling in the Senate last week at the
hands of Senator Hale. who substantial
ed the charges made with overwhelming
proof in the shape of figures, showing the
number of changes that had been made
in Federal offices up to-June II, 1887. 1t
should be remembered that the admins
tration had been in power little over
two years at the date named. Following
are the figllree.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18
J. 8. Beck Re-Elected U s. senator

LOUISVILLE, Ky. Jan. i0-Thc Kentucky
Legislator: voted to-day for tinted States
Senator In the House the ballot resulted -
Hon. James B. Beck, Democrat. CO; Hon.
W @. Bradley. Republican, "a; AiC. Car.
din, Labor, l. IN the Senate Beck. 2s
BrldIey, . Tomorrow jeiut ballot will
be taken and the Form Of making the Hon.
James B. Beck senator for another term of
six years win be completed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

TnE Dayton Jogr'oi has this breezy,
western way of putting it: "rhe Demo-
cratic proposition that the Senate shall
ignore Lalnar's rebel record because the
rebellion was oyerthrown nearly a quar-
Ter Of a century ago Is quite as logical as
il would be 10 insist upon Christians ig-
noring the devil because he raised he'll
some years previously"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

Tis no surprise that a Democratic
Congress has thrown out the claim Of Mr..
Thocl,e TO Mr. Carlisle's seat. The Com
mittee on elections announced its divis-
ion before the evidence WAS all in and
devoted no time 10 settling it. The com
mittee's hasty action, however, will not
settle the question in the minds of many
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

Ex-sENAroR JoHN 4. LEMON Is to be a
candidate for the Republican Senatorial
nomination in the Blair-C Cambria district,
and ms popularity with all classes of peo-
pie viii BE likely TO secure him the prize.
The district would be regarded as close
with any but the most popular candidate
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18
cievelano Sure to be snubbed.

From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
Ex-senator M'Donald. Of Indiana. con-
firms the opinion expressed by Frank Hurd
that this Congress sill not adopt Cleveland's
free trade scheme lie does believe. howev-
er. that there will be reduction OF the sur
plus by the removal OF the tobacco tax aud
other reductions in harmony with ;he plan
suggested by senator sherman and approved
hy Randall This is not very encouraging 10
the great statesman snd patriot who for the
first time in the history OF the nation confin-
cd a Presidents message 10 a plea for English
interests. Aud the reference 90 Randall Is
suggestive. too. Coming Just Row. after the
organization of The committees OF the House
in favor of an an un-American policy, ii has
in it the promise of right handsome shindy,
not only in Congress but in the coming ma
tionai Democratic convention as well. Ran
dali may yet be a bigger man than Cleveland
That this is feared by the oifice-h0lding por-
ton of Clevelands free trade henchmcn is
made manifest by the vigorous sllrieks of
treachery to Cleveland that they are daily
utiering 1t will be merry fight but If il
ends in the overthrow of Cleveland and his
British party. the workinginen of the coun-
try viii have cause for rejoicing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

TnE nomination Of Mr.. Lamar, for Jus
tice If the supreme Court was confirmed
by the Senate Monday. Two Republican
Senators, Stanford of California, and
stewart Of Nevada. voted with the Dem
s,erlits, the vote standing y to 2s. Nlessrs.
stanford and Stewart are both rcpresen-
tatives of Pacific Railroad interests, and
il is doui.tless 10 this fact taat Mr.. La
mar owes Iii continuation
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

The clerical force of the government is
not touched upon at all in the above fig
ures, but it is afact known 10 all that the
changes there have been Of the most
sweeping character. The figures given
are enough to show that this boasted re-
form administration viii soon have none
but Democrats on guard.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

THERE is q strong sentiment in Massa-
chusctis in favor Of high license, and the
Legislature viii he urged to act upon
the question at the coming session II is
believed that bill embodying the fea-
tures Of high license and local option
would pass without serious opposition
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18
pULE To ACCEPT OR REFUSE

lOA- = Anderson. residing In FdvCite Go. Pa.
Noah NJ. Anderson. residing In G-e-ue Co..
r. Howard Anderson. residing IN Cuanells-
wife, tayette Co.. Pa Lucinda Morrison
and Mary Elizabeth Morrison. residing in
fayetie County Pa Clark Morrison, Thnnas
Morrison. George Morrison sud Margaret, D.
termarried with - Fleming residing in
NesunOreland County Pa
You HTe hereby cited To be and appear az A
Court OF Common Pleas 70 be- held ~ -1mcrSei ~
aud for Somerset CGunty. on Monday. the ZIih
day 9f February. lsS' then aud there i1 ae,fn
or refuse "a tase the real estate. o. Wit A tiasi
ot Land siftiatc ~ lowos tuTseyfuoi Township
some esset t1iihiy ~, adjDiI.ing lduis 0 4atal
IL. Moon, LorelIzn ID. McNair- and Others. you.
tanning ia7 acres mote or less. at the appraised
value thero0f, or show cause why The same should
not he sold according 10 law
Shcrii's Office RS MCNIIIEN
Somerset Pa Inn Is q, sheriff
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

tsorERNoE LsnRsBEE in his message to
The Legislature Of Iowa, SAYS that under
the enforcement ofthe prohibition law
in that State, convicis in the peniteniia-
ric- are decreasing in number.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

In. TArIaR, a prominent citizen of
Atlanta, ga. has i'een interviewed by
reporter Cor the Constitution. of that city,
as to iise effect of the tax ON alcohol on
ti'e COS, Of drugs and medicines Among
other things. lac said: q A man who IA
rors reduction Of this tax. and a reduc-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

The cold chills creep down ones spinal
column at reading that the mercury is
thirty degrees below zeroat Minneapolis.
Distance. however. lends some enchant-
mont o the yiew.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18
TERMS

One-third down on confirmation Of sale s,t
delivery Of decd. one-third in one wear md 1.-e
third in two year from day Of sale 10 her osr-
oi Inc purchase money % be paid as soon a n-a,-
cry / sold deferred payments 70 b. -eri1r,,i ~
the premises by judgment bonds possession IN
en- at once All correspondence addnssse,i In M.
Undersigned, viii receive prompt attention
JEREMIAH J FOLK
kiKLiCs Pa
DAVID HINEBAUGH.
FORT Hlif Pa
j. K SCOTT, Attorney at Law. somerset. Pa
JonM 4 NALTEE. Aurtinnr.-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18
The Mississippi plan.

From the New York independent.
This story is worth repeating. II comes
from Jackson the Capital of Mississippi and
we give it from the Southwestern Christian,
.ideooatc. A young white man who had a
grudge against colored man. of some
months standing. on Christmas eve gather
ed crowd Of his associates and with tin
horns and firecrackers they followed him in
the streets. The young white blew the horn
in the negro's face, and the latter, who was
escorting lady, bore the insulting demon
stration with patience until several large
firecrackers were dropped across the arm of
the young lady. The negro then dismissed
his escort. stepped info a butcher shop, pick
ed np a knife. with which, after receiving
three shots from thereyolver his assailant.
be nearly severed the head of the young
white from the shoulders. Both died in less
than two hours This incident was used to
frame an inhammable indictment against the
Republican city administration, and the
Democratic Convention appointed q commit
tee of 100 10 see that their ticket was elected.
Tie Young Mems White League adopted
resolutions that if any negro attempted to
run for Office in the approaching municipal
election i" he does 50 at his peril, and ne
gnoes We're further warned against attempt
ing 10 vote for ticket other than the regu-
iar Democratic one. At a meeting of color
ed voters. to whom it was evident that the
whites of Jackson and the surrounding
counties had conspired TO use murdcrous
weapons to enforce their decree, resolution
was passed declaring that in the interest of
peace. and for the protection of life and prop
erty. the eolored people refrain from voting
or in any way participating in said election
and withdrawing The eolored candidates for
Aldermen This all happened within three
weeks in the capital of Mr.. Lamar's State,
and anything more abominable and barbar-
ous il is impossible to conceive. Mississippi
does not enjoy Republican government
,,,hatrypr its form may he
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18
A DMINIsTRATOR's NOTICE.

Estate of Thomas Lohr deed late Of -ilae
Township. Somerset Co.. Pa.
Letters Of administration on the above eal-tt
having been granted 70 the undersigned by iiss
proper authority, notice is hereby given ip -
persons indebted u said e-tgtte omake imHeil
ate payment and those having claims aeaiuss
the same will present them duly auiheHii,'iee
for settlement on Saturday. February > is''' a.
the late residence of deceased.
ANN MARIA LoIR
Admini-irlfus.
AARON r. LoHK
ian1s AdminisirafCr.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

SENATOR Wn.soS has been renominated
bv the republican caucus Of the Iowa leg
islaturc. This Of conn~e insureslhis cleo
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

TIE wool growers of Vermont have
Joined their associates in other sections
Of the country in denunciation Of the
Presidents free wool hecsy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

ALREADY there are indications that the
leadership Of Roger q. Mills on the Dem
ocraiic side Of the House means just lots
of fun ahead
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

SPEAKER CARLISLE was taken suddenly
and seriously il at his hotel in Washing
ton Monday evening.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-01-18

ovTr two hundred persons were frozen
10 death by the recent blizzard in the
Northwest.