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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-05-30

THE METHODIST GENERAL CONFERENCE.
This quadrennial assembly of ministe-
rial and lay delegates now in session in
the city of New York. is Of intense inter
ests to Methodist people generally. II is
body composed of one ministerial del
egate 10 every forty-two ministers, and
two laymen TO every one of the sixty
some annual conferences, making its
number nearly five hundred.
The election Of five new Bishops TO fill
vacancies caused by three deaths in the
past few years and the growth Of the de-
nomination, caused great deal of excite
ment and speculation, and quite rs much
eleciioneering and fine wirc-pulling as
ever our most scientific" Democratic
politician was charged with and if pub
lished reports IN New York dailies be
true, ballot stutiing was practiced as skill
fully as it is by Southern adherents Of
the lost cause There were not less than
twenty-five prominent candidates, re-
/ quiring Is ballots To elect. Drs. Vincent.
of Illinois. and Fitzgerald, of New Jer-
sey; DIR. Newman, of Philadelphia; DR.
joyce, of Cincinnati, and Dr. Goodsell,
of New York, finally got there Hereto
fore Bishops have always been elected
/ 10y a majority vote, but this time the two
third rule was adopted. A vigorous ef-
f 4, 4. s.. l.f. H..
I the ground that he was not in sympathy
with the itinerant feature of the church
{ For years he has been a kind Of an out
sider-sometimes pastor Of an independ-
ent church. He was one of Gen. Grants
warm admirers, attended him in his sick
ness and preached his funeral oration
At one time General Grant appointed
him as kind of general envoy to all the
I European governments. He is one of
the most talented and brilliant preachers
Of the world He was forced on the Gen
eral Conference by Philadelphia, New
York and Washington City laymen.
The Methodist Church is rapidly los
/ ing its old-time landmarks, and the pres
en-; General Conference is innovating in
= way that will cause old-fashioned Meth
odists to squirm as they never have be-
fore. The limitation formerly of two
years in the pastorate was extended
twelve years ago TO three years, and now
it is extended TO five years, Presiding
Elders could only serve four years, but
now it is changed to six The world
moves. and so do churches.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-05-30

THE announcement Thursday night
that General Sheridan was 50 III that his
physicians dispaired Of recovery, was
distressing one to the people of this
country, especially TO the soldiers Of the
old Union army, who fairly idolize him.
Sheridan, as he won victories during the
war, captured the hearts OF the people,
and he maintained his place in the trio
of historic figures which by common con-
sent stood first among the Union gener-
ais Grant, Sherman and Sheridan were
for years mentioned in the same breath
in the prayers Of all loyal people, and as
these people think Of the "old Com
mander" and the scores of distinguished
generals who have answered to the last
roll-call, they will turn the more tenderly
to Sheridan. Itis only when the people
at large stand in the presence Of such a
sorrow that they realize how much Of a
loss the death of man like Sheridan is
to the Nation. The latest bulletins from
his sick bed state that his condition is
slightly improved, and that there is a
bare possibility of his recovery.
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Spontaneous Combustion.

ALTOONA, May 27.-A firp broke out a
Tyrone at clock this morning, which ra
ged for several hours, and destroyed proper
ty to the amount of $4,000, partially cover.
ed by insurance. The fire is supposed tC
have originated in the basement of W. c
Loves hardware store, Main street. destroy
ing the building. which was u large two-sto
ry frame. The warehouse and dwelling
house in the rear were also burned, as were
five other buildings.
The principal losers are Z. J. Pruner, own.
er of the building in which the fire was dis
covered; A. NJ. Woodlin, stationer and
newsdealer W. H. Holmes, druggist ;
Welsh & McCann, owners of the building
occupied by Edmund Goodman, grocer. and
Helen Pitcher as dwelling; c. J. Kagel
merchant tailor; Independent Order of Odd
Fellows; J. l.. Holmes job printer, and A.
c. Noel & Co., tobacconists.
The fire is supposed to have been caused
by spontaneous combustion. This city was
telegraphed to for aid. but the order was
countermanded.
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Thirsting for His Blood.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May 24.-Hicks Car.
michael, notorious murderer. has just
been brought in and placed in Jail, having
been taken from the train by officers before
getting into the city. Carmichael is tho
most desperate negro in East Tennessee. He
has killed several men. the latest victim be
ing Deputy Sheriff Shike. The Jail is sur.
rounded by an angry mob, threatening to
take the murderer out The Chief of Police
spoke to the crowd, urging that the law be
allowed to take its course. The men who
captured the negro also begged that the moi
desist, As another negro was paid TO betray
the murderer, and they made positive prom
ise that Carmichael should receive fair tri-
al
The murdered Sheriff was very popular
and his trends are wild with Indignation
Judge Logan of Criminal Court, has promis
ed that the man shall be tried tomorrow, but
it is doubtful whether the promise will saw,
the life of the doomed man. At 10 O'Clock
there were signs of an attempt to mob the
iail.
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New Catholic University.

WASHINGTON, May 2i.-The corner stone
of the Catholic University was laid in the
rain this afternoon by Cardinal Gibbons,
aided by Archbishops Williams, Ireland and
Ryan, Bishops Spaulding and Kane, and
Others. The steady rain which fell during
the day caused the abandonment of the pa
rade of the societies. President Cleveland
who returned from New York at , p. m
drove out to the grounds, which are two
miles and half from the city, and was Civ
en- a seat on the platform between Cardinal
Gibbons and Bishop Spoulding. His appear
ance was the signal for loud and prolonged
cheering.
The choir was supported Ivy the marine
band. The blessing of the site of the uni
versity and stone laying followed. The ser
mon was by Bishop Spaulding and the pres
entaiion of gold medal sent by the Pope to
Miss Caldwell, whose gift of 100000 was
the nucleus ofthe fund by which the univer-
sity has been founded. A large number OF
prominent officials, Congressmen, Cabinet
officers and diplomats were in attendance.
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Explosion at Johnstown.

JoHSsrowy, May 27.-About 10 o'clock
this morning terrific explosion shook the
city, and the startled people thought an
earthquake had occurred. 1t was soon learn
ed that the shock came from the direction OF
the Cambria Iron Works. and investigation
showed that it was caused by an explosion
in the blowing house of the steel works.
The structure. of brick, containing six large
Baker blowers and an engine, was torn to
atoms. Parts of it were thrown into the
Conemaugli, 200 and 300 feet distant Elec-
tric light poles situated about 50 feet from
the building were splintered as if struck by
lightning and the wires torn off. The ma
chinery is total wreck
Several people were in the building at the
time and the streets were filled with church
goers. but no fatalities are reported The
cause of the explosion is mystery. Some
think that compressed air is responsible
while Others believe that natural gas found
its way from the conyerters into the struct-
ure and caused the disaster.
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More Outrages by White Caps,

LEavESwogTH. IND, May 2i.-White Cap
raiders are at work again. Two of the lead.
ing citizens of Bogard's Fork, in this county
were taken out and whipped Tuesday night
The marauders, on horseback, and clothed
with the usual regalia, went TO the house OF
Jacob Strice and dragged him from his bed
and led him to tree and proceeded to beat
him numerically, he being surrounded by a
pleading wife and terror-stricken children.
They charged him with being too intimate
with neigbors wife.
They then went to the house of Salem Nc
Kain and broke down his door. They gave
him $50 lashes with hickory switches His
offense was not providing for his family. AT
ter calling on a number of citizens and or
dering them TO circulate the news of their
outrages they mysteriously disappeared
Both men are in critical condition Great
excitement prevails throughout the country
over these repeated ontrages, and reign of
terror prevails. Good citizens are contem-
plating organizing into band for their pro-
lection. A petition will be made to the Gov
ernor for the protection of the law abiding
citizens. Women and children are terror
stricken. The situation in our county rivals
the Bald Knob excitement of Missouri
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coneressman sowden Mad.


wAsHIxsrox. d. c, May eG.-The Slal
this evening says that Representative Sowden
IS back from the Harrisburg Democratic Con
eEtion. Mad goes only little way toward
expressing his feelings That Convention
did not rsalt as be wanted il to. Speaking
with reporter on the subject to-day be made
no attempt to disguise his feelings He
said
There has been no Democratic Convention
1t was Scott convention, 4 millionaire con-
velltion. All the Federal office-holders were
there. II was controlled by oeice-holders
aud those to whom patronage was promised.
The people were fooled with the promise OF
patronage which they can never get. Mr..
Scott posed as representing the Administra-
ton: he is received at the White House.
Ms. Cleveland came to hear his tariff speech
in the House The people in Pennsylvania
were deceived by ali this to think that he
has unlimited power in the distribution OF
patronage. They ali rushed TO get some
thing. It was a sorry day for the Democra-
cy of Pennsylvania. They viii hear from it
in November. They cannot control my
action in Congress. ! told them 50. The
Convention was the most outrageous exhi-
bition ever witnessetlin Pennsylvania. There
was never anything ike il.
Mr. Sowden said mncl more. all going 10
show the intensity OF bis feelings. lie said
they told him that he could go to the Nation
al Convention as delegate il be would
promise TO vote for the Mills bill. This he
declined to do. and they slaughtered him.
Mr. Randall looks at the thing very philo-
sophically. He doesn't like ii, bat is not
mad. He thinks they the refornersl will
bring about disastrous results. and after that
they will find out the error Of their ways
He says he can afford to wait.
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Floods Along.he mississippi.

FAIL CHEEK, May 4.-Reports in detail Of
the food on the Mississippi and the destruc-
ton of property caused by the breaks in the
ievee. show that the stories of suffering and
loss can hardly be exaggerated Two illinois
counties, under cultivation and peopled by
hundreds of families. have been converted
into great lake. and il may be months be-
fore the waters subsije 90 as to permit the
rebuilding OF ievecs, railroads and dwelling
houses.
From the northern end of Adams county
to the southern end Of Pike county the land
on the Illinois side of the river IS nov a vast
lake. from six TO ten feet in depth. Along
the bluff on the eastern edge Of the submerg-
ed district hundreds of families are camped.
being in tents. huts. and in the open air.
Much sickness prevails amongthe unfortun-
ates. In some few places families are living
in the garre.s or on the roofs of their hous-
es. The towns of Nall Creek, Sechorn and
Hulls are but mere islands, and hundreds of
refugees are huddled together in limited
space The damage TO railroad property is
very great, and it is said that 1t will be three
weeks after the water subsidies before trains
can be running on time. Quincy is cut of
from railroad communications north, west
and south 1t is estimated that the loss from
crops alone will reach $1,000 600, and that
the damage to levees. houses and railroads
will approximate $6O00
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Swallowing a Rival.

PHILADELPHIA, May 25.-One Of the most
important railroad purchases of recent years
will soon be conSummated, being no less
than the transfer by tho Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad of the Schuykill River East Side
Railroad to the control OF new syndicate
which will operate ii in the interest of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. and which
will at the same time gain possession of the
Philadelphia extension Of the Baltimore and
Ohio. The purchase will not be made in the
name of the Pennsylvania Railroad, but the
company Is now being formed. and it is
stated on unimpeachable authority that the
money win be furnished by the Pennsylva-
mia Railroad Company and that il will prac-
tically own and control the Eas; Side This
viii be one Of the utmost importance, and
and the Pennsylvania will not only crush a
possible through trunk line rival. but at the
same time gain a big advantage over the
Reading Railroad, inaslnueh as the freight
facilities ofthe East side, which branches to
both rivers, are Of exceedingly great value.
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scorr HAS HIS OWN WAY.
He Forces Free Trade Down the
Throats Of His Own Dele
gates.


HARRisBus0. May 2S--One man power
was never more conspicuousiy illustrated
than in the Democratic State Convention
which was held in this city to-day. Congress
man willism l. Scott, of Erie, nodded the
Thought and sentiment of the convention in
conformity 10 his cwn sweet will, and every
thing he wished was approved by the body
of which he was the absolute dictator. Last
night il was given out that Colonel Henry
Mccormick. of Harrisburg. brotlier-in-iaw
of Senator Cameron, the most promising
iron master in Central Pennsylvania, would
be one OF the electors at large, notwiths;and-
ing the protest of Postmaster B. +. Meyers,
the local boss. To-day il was decided 10 drop
Colonel McCormicks name, il being intimat-
ed that the iron master was not quite ready
10 be placed on free trade platform.
The delegates-at-large selected are ex-Af-
torney General Lewis C. Cassidy. of Phila-
delphia, Charles E. Boyle. Of Fayette county,
ex-Congressman William Mutchier. of Eas-
ton. and Congressman William L. Scott, of
Erie
Judge B. Maccallom, of fSusquehana coun-
~, was induced TO accept tee nomination for
Supreme Judge The electors at large are X.
Milton Speer. OF Huntingdon. and A. r.
Heating of Allegheny. The wretched dose
of free iradeism which Scott forced down
their threats they were compelled to swal-
low.
Congressman Sowden, of Allentown, and
ex-state Chairman Dallas Sanders, of Phila-
delphia. were emphatically opposed to en-
dorsing the Mills BILL Mr.. Sowden offered
an amendment striking out all of the tariff
plank except an Endorsement of President
Cleveland's yiews-as expressed in his mes
sage When the committee subsequently
reported the resolutions TO the convention
Mr. Sanders tried to get III a minority re-
port. bat he was again squelched by the call
ing of the previous motion.
William A. " allace, of Clearfield. was the
permanent chairman. He said: 'The DEM
ocratic party bows to the civil service law.
but it detests the law
The speech of ex-State Chairman William
L. Hensel. who was temporary chairman.
was the oratorical feature of the day. There
was a bitter fight in committee on contested
seats. The delegation from Pittsburgh OPP
posed TO Scott was ousted and the free trad
er's friends were given seats. This action
caused great dissatisfaction and when the
committees report was adopted by the con-
vention, the unseated delegates left the opera
house vowing vengeance, They declared
they would vote with the Republicans in
November and tore their badges from their
coats in disgust. Aside from the free trade
Cleveland there is nothing of striking inter-
est in the platform. A candidate for State
Auditor viii be named by the State commit
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succeeds the late Col. Norris.

H.RRIsBuRe, Pa. May .25-tiovernor Bea-
yer this evening appointed Thomas Mccain
ant Audiior-General Of the State of Pennsyl-
vania. and on Monday win commission him
to serve to the first Monday in May 1889.
There was a strong demand from all sections
of the State for the selection of McCamant
as Colonel Norris's successor, and the action
Of the Governor gives universal satisfaction.
The new Auditor-GeHeral has been in the
service of the State as chief clerk Of the state
department. deputy secretary Of the common
wealth and chief clerk Of the Auditor-Gen-
erals department about twenty years. In
iSS6 he was a candidate for Audiior-Generll.
and although he had a formidable support
he withdrew before the meeting Of the con
vention which placed Col. Norris in nom
ination- The appointment made to-day viii
doubtless make MeCamant the Republican
candidate al the next election. In the event
Of his election he would serve to May, Is9O.
lie would still be eligible for term o:
three years, the constitution simply provid-
ing against the reelection of an Auditor
General who had served full term of three
years.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-05-30

THE pastoral limit in the Methodist
Episcopal Church viii hereafter be five
instead Of three years. This is a change
which has been agitated for years. The
influences that have been at work TO
bring this amendment about came large
~ from ministers and churches that have
had 10 maintain their charges, in rivalry
with ministers of other denominations
whose pastoral terms have been without
limitation or restriction. II may be safe
IL assumed that the church at large will
cordially indorse the change. This leaves
the maximum term Of service five years,
where it las hitherto been three years,
and the presiding bishops may now as
formerly, make changes at the end of
every year, If it IS for the best interests
of the charge, the conference, and the
preacher.
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REGIsTER's NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given to all persons concern
ed as legafees, creditors or otherwise that the
following accounts have passed register and thar
the same VIII be presented for confirmation and
allowance at an Orphans Court 70 be held at
Somerset on "Wednesday, May 20, isss:
Third and final account of John Z. Seese, Exec
utor of David Livingston decd
Account of Frederieka Christner, Executor OF
Jonas Christner deed.
First and final account of Vim. Wagner, Exec
ufor of Mary T. Richter, deed
Patton. Executors of Matthew Patton. decd
First and final account Of Aug. Hefiiey Execu-
tor Of Jacob croyle deed.
First and final account OF John 5. Kregar, Exec
ufor of George Firestone. decd.
First and final account of Jacob ard Jerome
H Judy, Administrators of Jonathan Judy dec'd
Second account OF Jonn Z. Blymycr. Admins
traitor OF Daniel Weyand dec d.
First and final account off g. Barclay Adrnr
and Trustee Of solomon Baker. decd
First and hnal account OF Stephen McCiintock
Administrator of Eston Cunningham. decd.
First and final account of Jonas Turney Ad-
ministrstor and Trustee of Andrew Turney decd
First and tnai account Of j. A. Bowlin and Eli
sha 5. Bowlin Executors of John r BowliiI, dec
First and final account of Henry F. Yinkey
Administrator Of Henry Heinsohn. decd
First account of Pearson Ling, Executor of Phil
ip Ling. deed
Filth account of w NJ. Beaehly, Executor Of
Daniel Beachly, decd.
Third and final account OF Aaron WILL Aduir
Of Jacob Gross decd
First and final account Of Enoeh BIough, Ad-
ministrator Of Christian Bloueh, decd.
Aaron Miller, decd
First and final account OF Aaron VIII. Admr of
Jno. Hanger. decd
First and final account of samuel ". Maust,
Administrator OF Samuel 5. Maust, decd
First and final account of Jeremiah SNYDER.
Admr of Benz. Snyder, deed.
RgiIsrE's OFFICE, ; JACOB y. SwANK
Somerset, May. IL Register.
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ACCORDING to a Washington cores
pondent Of the Pittsburgh Times, Presi-
dent Cleveland's name will be presented
TO the s.. Louis Convention by Daniel
Lockwood, of New York, who has pre-
sented it for every Office be has held,
from Sheriff to President. Benjamin
Butterworth will present John Sherman's
name at the Chicago Convention, and
ex-Congressman Lynch, OF Mississippi
a coloned delegate, viii second H. Grrsh-
ans name will be presented by Leonard
Sweet. IF Chicago, who nominated Abra-
ham Lincoln, while ex-ConGressman
Hepburn. Of Iowa. viii state Allison's
claims. Blaines name will not be form
ally presented, as the movement for him
is to be left to break out spontaneously.
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Scott Hanged In EffiRy.

PrTrsBuRsH, May 2I.-The news of the
senting of Tim o'Leary and John Gearing
two Scott men, as delegates TO the National
Convention from the Twenty second district
was received by the county Democracy with
groans and misses. The members were fairly
wild, and cursed the Erie statesman long
loud and deep. Ii was decided to show theil
disappropriation of Scott by hanging him in
effigy. A stuffed figure six feet long wa:
suspended from flagstaff on SmithfielG
street. placard was placed on the ungainly
looking representation bearing;
"Bill Scott of Erie. No Boss in Ours"
The etiigy is still dangling from the win
dow opposite City Hall.
1t is bespaiiered with mud thrown by in
dignaat Democrats.
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OS Saturday last Governor Beaver ai'-
pointed Col Thomas MeCamant, Of Blair
county, TO succeed Col. Norris as Auditor
General Of the Commonwealth. Mr..
McCamant has been for years the chief
clerk Of the department and is in every
way familiar with its workings. His APP
pointment is a practical illustration OF
civil service reform and reflects great
credit on Governor Beaver. Col Mccain
ant will hold the position by virtue Of
this appointment until the first Monday
in MAY next. His successor viii be elect
ed in November and the probabilities are
that the Republican State Committee
will shortly be convened to make the
nomination, and that Col McCamant win
be nominated and elected.
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TIE actual number Of delegates 10 the
Chicago Convention viii be $50. the same
as in 1884. There will be S02 delegates
from the states, sixteen from the terrific
ries and two from the District Of Column
bic. a total Of $50 in the Chicago Con-
vention which meets June 10. This is
the same number that composed the Re-
publican National Convention OF 1854,
no new States having been admitted into
the Union since and no new territories
having been organized. SO the man who
obtains All votes will have the good fort
une TO be the standard bearer Of the Re
publican party in the Presidential cam
paign Of 1SSS.
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to carry osii the great crusade Tor free trade,
as iFaagrra.ed hy Cleveland in his Decein-
Der message. Elected as he was, on a sfrad-
die platform. which advocated free trade in
the south and protection in New YORK. New
Jersey and Connecticut, llae President comes
out body IN q message designed 10 ruin the
manufacturing interests OF cur country II
Randall bad not guaranted pro'ection in The
thre doubift.i States above named Cleveland
would have been easily defeated. He was
elected by false promises and Is himself the
embodiment Of such false promises.