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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-26
Ell on the Prohibltionists.

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In his lecture before swarihnlore College
last Wednesday night, Eli Perkins describ-
ed the status Of the New Jersey and New
York Prolibitionists in The following topical
story
"on election night, said Eli. when the
news was coming very bad for The low tariff
party, a Democrat felt 50 bad that he actu-
ally died and went-well, down, OF course.
~aLaughier.) Bat a little while afterwards
he heard some Republicans talking about
high tariff, and it made him 50 mad that be
came back to give protection one more kick
Just then we asked him how it was down
there.
Pretty hot said the Democrat, wiping
of the persn ration with his red bandana.
1t was hotter than during the election in
Indiana
did you see any politicians down
there
"oh, yes a good many
Any Democrats p
wei, yes
ANY Republicans .
few-mostly ~mugwumps.r
Did you see any Prohibiiionists?n
"oh yes Every Democrat had a Prohibit
zionist, and that poor Prohibifionist was
toasted all to a crisp and
What burnt them so?'
Why. the Democrats had been holding
the Prohibitionists between them and the
fire."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-26

A Washington special % The New YORK
Sra says Senators have leen watching he
course Of political strzvs ver1 closely Of late
end they have come 10 the almost unaui-
mons conclusion that st least one Of their
number IS already making preparations %
resign lis seat in thr Senate in order 70 g
into President HARRISON cabinet This.
uan i John sherman. aud there are but
half dozen Republicans ~ the SHatc who
are not ready 10 express the opinion that
Mr. Sherman has aiready baen decided upon
for Secretary Of State. A Republican who
has served q great many years in the Senate
and elsewereh with Mr. sherman. and who
Is intimately acquainted vita him. said
Think am perfectly safe ia saying that
M sherman IS now serving bis last term
IN Conrrcs His desire s TO nsnud ont hrs
political career - tie bead 81 the Repabit-
can Administration IS not The reason lint
impeis him 10 leave the Senate. The truth
Il that Cor the past few years Mr.. sherman ;
surroundings in toe Senate have not been
pleasant or congenial. lie is a man who
does not carry bis heart on his sleeve and
none but bis intimate friends know that for
a long time he has had a grievance against
he " pany friends. The trouble began
when Mr.. Sherman returned TO the Senate
aaer having been Secretary Of the Treasury
re felt confident that he would BE- allowed
to resume his old place as Chairman q the
Finauee Committee. Senator Morrill,, who
had IBIS eyes upon this honorable and prom
insnt place ever since the war tariff was en-
acted. and who had taken the place IA Ar
sherman's absence. antagoni1edaud defeated
him. The Ohio Senator never became recon-
cied 10 this action. and has had nothing
whatever 70 do with the PREPARATION or man
agemeat Of the pending Tariff bin. in
faut. he opposed the whole plan, and only
gave II his endorsement when heieltthat his
duty as a consistent party man compelled
him to DO So.
For some time aferthe Finance Commit
Tee Chairmanship was taken from him. Mr..
Sherman had 70 important Chairmanship
but was finally placed az the head Of the
ENFEl-lI AAAallEr ANfAAAAAtAttAH "a"
has prepared him for dealing with dimplo-
matte questions in the State Department,
and he thinks the duties oftbe secreiaryship
VIII be much more eongeniai 20 him then
bis seat IN the Senate IN uhe present nupicas-
ant Circumstances. I feel quite sure from
what know of his feelings and movements,
that Mr.. sherman is now making prepare
tons % take fnal leave OF theIuiei States
Senate.
In connection with this outspoken opinion
Of one of Mr.. Sberrnan's closest friends the
statement was also made that Mr.. Quay was
an out-aud-out Sherman man and that be
would do all in bis power, 10 convince Gen
eral Harrison that il would no; be necessary
for him to recognize Mr. Blaines services 70
the party by giving hita a place in the cabi
net. He could snow his appreciation in
some other way more satisfactory Il is
quite q general opinion Of the Republican
Senators tina, General Harrison thinks as
Colonel Quay does on this question.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-26
The Electoral College.

The Presidential Electors viii meet on the
second Tuesday in January in the various
states to cast their ballots for President and
Vice President. Prior 70 February, fss7, the
date for the meeting Of the college was j..
December. bui the law was changed 80 as to
fix the date on the second Tuesday in Janu-
ary. The order Of business Is fir>t the pre-
sentation OF the certificates Of election from
the Board of Canvassers, which must be
correct and satisfactory. Then the usual
formula is pat to them as to their qualidca-
ton for holding any Office under the United
States Government and, should they reply
ia the negative. the oath is duly admin
istered by the Secretary Of State.
The college IS then organized 10y the cleo
ton ola President aud Secretary, and then
The Electors cast their vote for President and
Vice President Of the United States. The
vote is duly read, certified and sealed, and
three copies are prepared. one 20 be taken 10
Washington hy a special messenger and one
sent by mail. The Secretary OF State also
receives one to be placed ia the archives Of
the Commonwealth. The College then pro-
oeels with the election Of a messenger to
carry the vote 10 Washington. whose com
peasaeuu is solely by mileage, at the rate Of
twenty five cents per milo.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-26
A Modern Hercules.
From the Philadelphia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
There was a distinguished gathering of
physicians aad professors at the clinic hall
ofthe Pennsylvania Hospital yesterday, at
the invitation of Or. Thomas 6. Morton, to
witness feais of human strength, which the
doctor declared were simply marvellous.
Students OF the various medical colleges
were present in large numbers. and even the
young ladies from the Women's Medical
College, in attendance at the regular clinic,
remained in their seats.
DIR. Morton. in introducing him to the au-
dience, said that he had been brought to his
notice by presenting himself to be treated
fora slight confusion OF the finger. His
name it Sebastian Miller, 26 years old, and
4 native Of Bavaria.
Miller stripped to the vaiste tina; the med
ical men might see the workings Of his 81
gantic muscles, stepped up to a light pine
table on which stood a huge iron bali. an
iron ring and several cobble stones. The
stone was irst placed in the ring and then
put on the iron ball. In preparing for the
blows Miller braced one foot firmly against
the rung which ran across the legs of the
table near the floor. He then gave three
powerful circular swings with his right arm,
bringing the blow from the shoulder. The
FIRST cracked the stone, the second broke it
and the third shattered it into bits. In
breaking the stones Miller wraps a piece Of
cloth around his hand in order to protect it
from being cut. One exhibition with the
bare fist was given, however, with a softer
variety of stone
Miller stood MP in the center Of the arena,
while DR.. Morton drew the attention of the
audience TO his great muscular development,
which, he said, reminded him OF Hercules Of
old in the muscles of the arm and the great
breadth of the chest. A taps measure was
furnished TO take his measurements The
distance around the chest was found 10 be
az inches most prominent part Of the BIZ
ceps. Isl inches, with 100 inches around the
right arm. When be stood up with folded
arms the muscles were 50 prominent as to
resemble tumors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-26
The Negroes Entrapped.

NEW ORLEANS December 20.-rhe tragedy
at Wahalak is about over. Three of the lead
ing actors are in the hands of avengers, ard
six more are hedgei in SO that escape seems
Impossible. The hunt began yesterday The
names of the three captured are Dick Cheat
ham. Anthony Wilderand Zack Naury. The
first two are in custody, and the last named
IS under surveillance. Wilder was caught
at a store in Shuquiak. A search of his
premises revealed two guns concealed in the
barn, one belonging 10 himself aad the other
70 VIII Martin. One Of the guns was loaded
with slugs and turkey shot. and the other
was loaded with bnckshot Dick Chcatham
was arrested at the house of Mr.. Jones. whom
lac was assisting 10 killing hogs his wife
was also there.
She betrayed great and anxi-
ETY. to get away. She speedily left for the
purpose, it is believed, Of warming the other
conspirators, whose hiding place she knew.
Dick Cheatham has made a confession.
stating that six of the mgitives had break
tasted at his house, among them George
Maury, the ringleader. Their plan was to
remain in hiding until night and then board
a passing train. Armed men are waiting for
them to-day at half a dozen stations north
and south of here. The prisoners are at a
dilapida;ed frame building called white
honse. ten miles from here, on the brow Of
one Of the highest range Of hills in the
n%eighborhood. They are under a strong
guard, and the next twenty-four hours Will
determine their fate. Satisfactory evidence
is now at hand hat the ambush party was
composed of sixteen men, led by George
Maury. Others known are Walter Crook,
VIII Martin, alias "Coe,' George Coleman,
Henry Bash, Dick Cbeatham, Anthony
Wilder, Cash Maury, John Prince and Mel
son and Andrew Stennis. 1t is not likely
that any of them can get Phi of the trap set
for them. The wounded white men are
worse to-day, and it is feared that three Of
tkam vU die
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-26
Ha walI Ra Inanu,arated.


WAsnfxGTox. December p. General Ma
than COZ lea for West Virginia tonight. 20
be absent during the holidays. lie said
my election as Governor Is conceded BY the
Democrats. rs ! am informed that fhgy IN
tend 10 contest my alertion. Now there
mus be an election If they proposea contest
Ifthey should saceeedit will b. BY fraud. as
Twas elected without a doubt Our inaesu-
raiioa wiz take placeon the same das that
president-elect Harrison will hsinaagaratel
The Legislature is claimed by the Democrats
by one majority. In that number there are
two Labor men. am informed rhas one of
them viii cooperate with the Republicans
Think there viii be no occasion for ankle
~ as to the ultimate result. Yes. ! shall De
a candidate for the United States Senate.
Our Legislature meets early next month. !
shall be there and we shall see what ean be
done towards breaking up the solid SOUTH
My friends are active ad ] am very eoaii-
dent Of success.
lyon will fad that President Harrison
viii save a wise and saeaoious policy to-
wards the South. He understands the sitna-
ton and necessities there and has the conf-
denceo Of the better element Of the white
people. have great hopes for the Repub-
licau parry 10 the South The bloody shir,
business IS a thing ofthe past. The industrial
interests are coming forward and that means
ihe responsible element Of Southern popo-
lahoa goiog over 70 the Republicans. There
is nododos Ihas the solid S3ath is doomed.
Tpe dying away Of sectionalism, Of war rec
elections aud political preiudices is evident
now. In fact in some States those obstrue-
lions to Republican Interests IN the South,
have disappeared. The States Of West Vir-
ginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and even
Alabama are fields for Republican effort
But for their local disagreemcnts the Safe
Of Virginia might have been carried last
month. We carried West Virginia.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-26
chaIrman ouay satIsned.

Senator Quay and john c. New had aeon
ference wifi General Harrison in Indian
apols on "Wednesday. Senator Qaay left
I for Washington in the evening.
senator Quay said after his interview with
The Pr~esidont-elect Il don't know how i
may be with other people, bot Z can get
along with General Harrison all right. He
suits me.
There was he is also reported rs saying.
no talk about Mr.. Blaine OF the secretog-
ship Of state, but we discussed Mr. Wana-
maker and Mr.. Plat"
Are you satisfied with the results Of your
visitg'
Yes. am satisfied
The third principal subject which Chair
man Quay is said to have discussed with the
President-elect, and that at length, was the
Southern question. It grows more and more
apparent that the visit OF the Birmingham
delegation to 6eh. Harrison, Tuesday, was a
most important one in all respects. All
Harrison's expressions heretofore on the
Southern question have been in the line Of
COMPROMISE, and he accepted readily the
point made by the Birmingham. delegation,
that Birmingham, with its industries, is the
entering wedge for the disruption ofthe
solid South.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-26

The House Republican.

Almost a months time has elapsed since
the election, and yet the political complex
ion Of the next House has up 10 a very re
cent date been considered a mltier of doubt.
OF course the Republicans believed, that
with any degree Of honesty and fairness in
the count Of The votes cast. there would be
a clear party majority. but the manipulation
ofthe ballots by INSCRIPTIONS Democrats,
seemingly in the employ Of the National
COMMITTEES. in the Nirginias, North Carroll
ma, Tennessee. Kentucky and Maryland,
were Of such a suspicious character as to
lead 10 the conviction that a scheme was OF
hands % steal the organizationof the popu-
Jar branch OF Congress. The developments
of the past week, however, have been such
as to dissipate al fears Of any such pro-
gram being carried out successfully, in
fact when il came down to the act of issuing
certificates 10 the members Of Congress-eleci
the Governors Of the States named proved
themselves to be men Of somc principle, and
above the reach Of the spokesman who care
nothing for the means employed so long as
the end in view IS secured There reuiains
little Doubt that the roll Of members Of the
House OF the Fi6y-hrst Congress will con-
sain l66 Republicans and $50 Democrats.
There is also every reason to believe thai
several ofihe Democrats holding ~eertifcates
Of election viii be unable 20 sustain theiI
claim when the House passes upon the
question ofthe legality Of their election.
The Senate wiz remain as it IS at present, q
Republican Senator from Delaware taking
the place ofMr. Riddieberger. OF Virginia,
who WIZ be succeeded by Mr.. Barbour, leay.
ing that bosiy stand POLITICALLY 20 Republi.
cans and - Democrats, with thu Vice PIesi.
dent 10 still further strengthen the Republic
can majority.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-26

siNcE the election OF General Harri-
SON.. writes J.. 5. Brown, a Southern i'm
migration and passenger agent, Il have
received i've times as many letters from
people Of the North asking for informa-
ton about the South, Its climate, resoure-
e etc, as J ever received before in the
same length Of time. ] DO not say the
increase is due to the success Of the Re
publican ticket, but coming Immediately
after the election it looks as II the result
had something 10 DO with IT," Undoubt-
eliy. and il the overthrow Of Bourbon
ism shall result in establishing political
freedom and federation in the South as in
fhe North. those letters of inquiry will
DC followed by a vast increase Of popula-
zion and prosperity ia that section.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-26
Borough Law.

Judge Thomas Ewing recently made a
very important decision regarding the
borough law of Iss7. The case was that ola
citizen of a borough who had been convie-
ted before the Burgess Of disorderly conduct
and fnedsl and costs. The defendant ap-
pealed under the Act of 1857. Counsel for
the prosecution asked the Court 10 strike OF
h eappealon theground that the Act ofMay,
1857. IS unconstitutional in that it grants
special privileges and immnnilss TO c~iiizens
or residents OF ~boroughs. It grants rights Of
appeal and a right TO a jury triai upon such
appeal in cases OF conviction before alder
men and justices OF the peace in the boroughs
which rights are not granted to those CON
vicfed before other aldermen and justices Of
the peace, and tina. it conars on the Court
Of Quarter sessions a special jurisdiction
which applies only TO the boroughs Of the
State and not to the townships and cities.
The Court, in deciding the case held thai
the Act OF May 1887. on which the appeal
and trial thereofi is concerned IS In conflict
with Section 8 OF Article III OF the constitu-
tion, providing thai the subject Of a bill
shall be clearly expressed IN the title.
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indication for Dudley.

INDIANsPoIrs, Dec 3.-The federal grand
jury to-day took up election cases other than
the Dudley case ana have been busy at them
ali day. 1t is said that the taking OF testi-
mony in the Dudley case has nosbeen finish
ed, but Is merely suspended. The impress
sion has become general, however, that the
case has fizzled out for want of evidence.
The Democrats who have been behind the
prosecution arc unable to produce any proof
thai Dndley ever sent the letter to anybody.
The promised revelation Of how and when
the letter came into the hands of the Demo-
cratic State Committee has not been made.
No man who received the letter printed or
one like it has been before the grand jury.
The original envelope, which il was prom
ised shoule be forthcoming, has not been
produced.
The talk has been that these missing links
in the evidence had not been supplied be-
cause the Democrats were bound to protect
the man from whom they received the lei
ter. There IS a story IN circulation to-day,
however, that the Democratic prosecutors Of
the case do not produce the man who recciy-
ed the letter because they can't. They don't
know where to find him, nor even who he
is. The letter, 50 this story goes, was sent
to the Sasiad from this city by some I'M
known person in Evansville, The Ssatiae'
published the story without knowing who
had sen L 10 them, and they we've never
able to find out since. The witnesses before
the grand jury have now included ABOUT 100
or more Of the local Republican leaders
throughout the State, and not one Of them
ever received a copy Of the letter. Not even
the most bitter Democrats in the city expect
any longer that there will be an Indictment
found against Dudley. The whole Demo-
cratic proceedings are likely TO result in a
complete vindication for him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-26
THE
PITTSBURGH POST.
FOR 1850,
A Great Newspaper the Coming Year.
ITS DAILY ISSUE BRIGHT, NEwSY
AND ENTERPRIsING.
-oo-
its Weekly the Largest Democratic
Weekly in taei Union.
THE PITTSBURGH POST

For the year 1889 will continue with redoub-
led energy the triumphal endeavor 10 send
out the best Democratic daily in the Union.
Its progress the last year indicates its future
enterprise. In all departments that consti-
tute "a great metropolitan daily il will COM
pete with the foremost. Its telegraphic IA
cilities By special correspondents at all the
great news renters will be of the most far
reaching and thorough character. It's mar
ket reports, local aud Geographic, covering
every branch Of trade. have won a wide rep
utatios for reliability and uliness. They viii
lie continued. and advanced in the same
It's editorial. news and local Departments will
he maintained with vigor and enterprise.
The year 1859 will be a memorable one in
our political and business history, and prom
ises 10 see the conclusion of The great battle
waeed on the questions OF Tariff Reform and
Reduced Taxatiln. No one who desires 10
be well Informed and abreast Of the times
can do without his daily paper, bringing
him ia close tOnch with the whole world of
business, industry. finance, legislation and
politics. Washington and Harrisburg viii
be alike great eenters of news. The Old
World IS on the verge ola volcano of war
and revolution. rHE PITTSBURGH DAILY
fosr viii print all the news.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-26
Panama and the Monroe Doctrine

anu the MOnTOS OOCtFine.
From the New York Pres.
Senator Elmunds reminds the country OF
something that had been wen nigh forgotten
UNDER Democratic administration TO wit.
the Monroe doctrine, by Introducing in the
Senate yesterday some resolutions looking
with serious concern and disapproval upon
any connection Of any European govern
ment with the construction or control Of
any ship canal across the Istbmus Of Darien
or Central America
4 good many people have been wonder
ing from time to time how far French con
troll Of the Panama Canal was consistent
VITA the Monroe doctrine. and only the con
tinued reports of the failure Of The enter
prise physically, and more recently its fail-
ure financial, prevented such expression OF
this inquiry as would have been pertinent
if the canal showed promise Of success.
When it was announced a few weeks ago in
the Press that American capital had taken
holdof the work Of reconstruction, it began to
be naturally inferred that the Panama ca
nal would some day be completed Then
the question arose in a good many minds,
Who will control il after it is completed ?"
The Panama Canal, or any other canal
across Central America Or the isthnus.
shouldbe under AmericlE control. Amer
lean diplomacy should be equal to the duty
oFinsuring this result. If the French can
ever complete the Panama Canal by contri-
bdtions Of private capital the stockholders
shonld get their dividends just as foreign
Stockholders OF American railroads do. bat
il should not be allowed to exist as a French
Government enterprise. The financial
straits os its promoters make this good
time 70 begin TO insist o. ibis ground.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-26

CoNoRrS has adjourned for the Holt
DAYS. The three weeks session was not
prolific Of practical legislation. Some
progress was made along the general line
Of work. no doubt. but the only bill Of
ans moment passed by either the House
or the Senate was the direct tax bill
which went through the popular branch
Of Conercss by an almost two-thirds ma
ionty. and will undoubtedly pass the
senate early in January. The most nota-
ole discussion Of the three weeks was the
bitter Democraiic attack in the House
upon the civil service law. 1t came up
in connection Nth The Legislative appro-
pria,ion bill proposition to nullify
Il by refusing to make an appropriation
Tor its enforcement.
The leader in this raid against the re-
form system was Representative Cum
innings. orNew York City. Mr. Cummings
is N ofthe editorial writers Of the San,
and comes naturally by his bitter opPo-
sition 10 the law. The SIN has never
concealed lis violent prejudice against it
ar Is intense disgust with is purpose.
From frsi to last il has loudly proclaim
ed The spoils system TO be the very es-
sence Of Democracy. Even when the
Murwumps were assistant Democrats,
Mr.. Dana could not restrain his luminosity
10 them and all their belongings Mr.
Cummings Is also a Tammanyite. and
rammany has no more afhiiation with
reform Of any kind than sewerage with
baptismal fonts and teapots Other Dem
ocrass chimed in until Il aim st seemed
as 81 the ghosts Of Andrew Jackson and
Marcy with his breeches patched were
holding reception on the Democratic
side OF the Hoase. No ore on that side
seemed disposed 70 disturb the harmony
which prevailed. Evidently II the ma
jorisy IN that body was resolved into a
spelling bee they would all agree in SPELL
nr ciyn service reform, h-u-m.bu-r.