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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11
Andrews Looks Ahead.

HAERTsBBURe, September 9.-Chairman
Andrews. Of the Republican State committee
was in this city yesterday and his presence
renewed the talk about next years fight for
the gubernatorial nomination The fact is
plain that Andrews is paying more attention
to the matter of securing the prize for Della
mater than he is to The present campaign,
and his action has been freely commented
upon Of late. The politicians here seem to
think that the contest will be between Della
mater, Hastings and Secretary ofthe Com
monwealth Stone, the latter Of whom is
now a full-hedged aspimnt for the place
Mr.. Stone will have whatever support Gov
ernor Beaver can give him, as your CORES
pondenl has it from good authority that
Beaver is exceedingly anxious that Stone
shaii succeed him.
A Philadelphia Republican who was here
to night was asked who would capture the
Quaker City delegates. and be said that Quay
could control at least 80 of the 30. This
estimate is madt, however, on the belief
that james McAIsnes will not oppose the
Beaver statesman
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11
Tried to Burn The jail

UNToSTows, Pa. September Jacob
Shoaf, who has been in Jail for some time,
charged with forging the name of Mrs.
Catharine Richards to check for 81 900 and
resisting an officer, was to-day convicted for
attempting to burn the Jail in which him
self and about forty other prisoners were
confined. 1t was proved shat he approached
several inmates and tried to induce them to
fire the building. and that he finally succeed
ed in inducing C. f. Hartman to strike a
match and apply it to pile of straw ticks.
The fire was extinguished in time to save
the Jail. Hartman confessed and was put
on the witness stand by the prosecutor.
Shoaf failed to defend himself, but the court
appointed counsel for him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11

EYER since General Malone was nom
mated for the Goyernorship Of Virginia
by the Republicans, the Bourbons of that
State have indusiriously circulated re-
ports declaring that many of the most
prominent Republican leaders were dis
affected and would not support the regu-
lar Republican ticket
Many of these reports have had espe-
cial reference TO Prof John NJ. Langston,
an able and prominent colored RePubii-
can leader Of Virginia, who has been in
the past an apponent of General Malone.
How utterly baseless those Democratic
canards about Prof Langston have been
can be readily seen from the following
paragraph in a public letter written by
him 70 some of the leading colored men
of the State. Prof LAngston says:
"The Virginia election is one of the
greatest importance both in local and ma
tional significance, and every intelligent
American citizen must 50 regard it. Our
party will elect IFS candidate by from
10000 TO $4,000 majority should a free
vote and just count be allowed. Victory
is within our reach. We have only 10
ask wisdom, moderation. loyalty and
courage in our leadership. ! stand ready,
moved as am by the deepest and most
abiding party loyalty, the fruit Of Repub-
lican conviction, TO do my duty in the
election in my State fully and promptly" F"
The other Democratic reports regard
ing Republican disafection toward the
head Of the ticket in Virginia are as false
as those which declared Prof Langston
disloyal TO his party. The Republicans
Of the Old Dominion have not been so
strong, united and enthusiastic for years
as they are this fall. The Bourbons
know this, and they know that defeat
stares them in the face. Hence their
vain and desperate efforts to SOW dissen-
sicns in the ranks Of their adversaries.
This characteristic Democratic dodge will
fail To work.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11

Ar their county convention last week,
the Democrats of Berks county nominat-
ed candidate for Judge, and retired a
political boss. The present Judge-Ha-
gernan-was candidate for renomins-
ton. He is a good lawyer, but political
wire worker, and an active politician
who rotated between the Bench 2nd par
ty iunta in his double capacity Of Judge
and political boss. The scandal Of a
Judge running party politics became too
fragrant, a respectable portion of the bar
denounced his political methods and
combined against him, with the result of
beating him for denomination.
For this lesson to political judges, the
Democrats Of Berks county are entitled
20 thanks
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11
Determined TO stav.

HARRIsBURG, September 9.--George S.
Machen was recently appointed postmaster
Ofthe East Harrisburg postofiice, in place
of s. A. Fisbburn, who was chosen under
Cleveland's administration. Last week Mach
en- received his commission, aud armed with
the document demanded possession OF the
Office fishburn refused to surrender the
control of the Government property unless
on an order from Washington. The order
was received and shown to the incumbent,
but he still refused to give up the office, in
forming Machen that he proposed to stick to
it until th9 expiration of The quarter ending
October l,
Legal proceedings are threatened by the
new appointee to dispossess Fishburn.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11

TaE Democratic State Convention,
which met at Harrisburg on Wednesday
Of last week, nominated T. A. Bigler, of
Clcarfield county, as its candidate for
State Treasurer.
he is son OF Ex-Governor Bigler was
lately Collector Of Internal Revenue for
this district, aud is gentleman of good
personal character. OF course no one ex-
poets him 20 be elected, but it was neces-
sary that the party should have candi-
date. and the empty honor was conceded
to Mr.. Bigler.
The platform adopted consists mainly
OF denuneistion Of the Republican party
and its principles its salient points be-
ing hostility TO protection, and an attempt
TO cajole the liquor interest.
The convention was spiritiess, perform
ed its duties in a peTiunctory manner,
and speedily adjourned.
When the Republican hosts rally in
November, they xiii speedily dispose Of
this relic Of by-eone days.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11
Deadly Love Powders.

CHATTANOOGA, September 5-Phebe Hunt,
white, was arrested to-day for selling love
powders and hoodoo articles called Jacks, y
which she had large sale for at 50 cents
each, representing that the possessor OF one
would find all the money he wanted without
working. Several robberies have been traced
to these Jacks, the owners believing that
they would have good luck and escape ar
rest.
In the course of the investigations it was
found that one man really died from the eff
fects of love powder, and that dead bodies
had been mutilated to secure charms. The
Jacks" are nothing but snake root and alum
wrapped in cotton rag and tied with red
flannel, but are supposed to possess wonder
ful powers for good to the possesors and evil
to others who may injure or thwart the
owners of the charm.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11

Sullivan For Congress.


NEW York September The S,m pub
fishes a letter from John L. Sullivan in
which he announces his intention of run
ming for Congress on the Democratic ticket.
1t is his ambition to represent Boston dis
trict, and he states that with such a high
ambition he trusts lie will in the future make
his life what IL ought to be- In his letter he
states that any man who doubts his popu-
lsrity with the American people has only
got 10 travel about with him and get rid of
his doubts Sullivan does not doubt his
qualifications, as he says in concluding his
letter:
In my travels about this country and Eu-
rope have had as much experience in pub
lie speaking as most people. I'll have no
trouble about getting hearing in Congress
or in making people pay attention TO what ]
say. man who can quiet a crowd in Mad
ison Square Garden. as ! have done, can
make his presence felt in Congress or any
where else on earth. therefore announce
now MY willingness to enter political life
This communication iS drawn up in consul
tation with friends and with their advice
and is the longest that have ever addressed
TO any paper. shall be obliged to you if
you will print it. Yours truly,
JoEN L. SULLIVAN,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11

Ex-GovERNoR NORWOOD, of Georgia,
possesses brutal frankness, born Of the
old slave-driver days, which borders on
political indiscretion. When in Wash
ington few days since, this specimen of
latter day Southern Democracy declared
bluntly that the people of the Southeast
do not believe in the right Of the black
man TO vote; will aot allow him to vote,
and will contemptuously disregard and
defy any Federal election laws which
Inay be passed for the purpose of secur-
ing 10 colOred citizens the right OF citi-
zenshipL
Couple this declaration with the result
Of the late Congressional elections in the
adjoining State of Mississippi, and you
hsge the milk in that cocoanut.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11

ONCE more the Democratic party au-
thoritatively declares that the tariff is
responsible for trusts, this time in the
Pennsylvania State Convention. Why in
the world don't they introduce novelty
and charge upon the tariff gambling and
counterfeiting and all other evils involv-
ing the use or abundance of money, as
they might with equal force? The soil
that is rich enough to produce wheat in
variably developes all sorts of tares, but
it is also true that land where no tares
grow is ivariably too poor for wheat.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11
RIddled with Bullets.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., September There is
great excitement in the neighborhood OF
Stanley Creek, CASTOR county on account OF
the lynching early this morning of John
Sigmond, a burIy, one-legged negro. Sig
mond was employed as laborer on the farm
of J. b. Moore of CASTOR county. This
evening Mr.. Moore went into the field. No
one was at the house but the negro, and Mr.
Moores little l2-year-old daughter was sit
ting in the bedroom. Sigmond saw her
through window. entered the room, and
made an assault upon her. Her father hear
ing her cries rushed to the house just in time
10 catch the negro by the foot as he was
jumping from the window.
A preliminary trial was held and the negro
was riddled with bullets, at least so shots
having been fired into it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11

DrnlSe the last month the newspapers
and the air we're both filed with tales Of
Anepro uprising" and threatened riots in
Mississippi and louisiana. To-day It is
admitted that these States are as peace
fol and as quiet as the grave. Why this
sudden change, this speedy transforma-
ton from threatened anarchy and blood
she'd to halcyon peace and quiet7 The
election of a Congressman in the Third
district Of Louisiana has come and gone
the Democrats have succeeded, and ev-
erything is serene.
The next house is closely balanced po-
HiicaIly the election Of this single Con-
aressman was grayely important; the
district was naturally aud largely Repub-
lican. bat The Republicans in that dis
trict are mostly colored men who can be
so tcrrorized that few Of their votes will
be east. and 50 the tales Of threatened
bloody uprisings were invented the reg
ulators were abroad in the land; troops
were called out; these negro ''uprisings"
and @plots" and "outrages" must be sup
pressed terror was created in the cabins
and the sugar fields a negro church was
burned the "race issue" was forced to
the front and worked for all 1t was
worth = and thus the Democratic minor
isy had its own way; the conspiracy sue
ceeded; the district was stolen, and now
everything is lovely in the Third Con-
eressional district of Louisiana, and
Democratic journals throughout the land
are shouting Hosannas over their victory.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11
A saby.s RIde on a Cow Catcher

Brick CHURcH, " J September 6-The
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western train
which left New York at $50 O'Clock last
night struck carriage at the IIllstead street
crossing in this place. The carriage contain
ed Mrs. Willis, of Mulberry street. Newark,
ard her baby and young man named mar
shall clerk for Charles Strong, a Newark
coal dealer, TO whom the horse and carriage
belonged The carriage was demolished and
Mrs. Willis and Marshall were probably se-
riously hurt. The baby was carried on the
COW catcher Of the engine for distance Of
about so feet. 1t was wrapped in heavy
wooien shawl and was found to have escaped
ininry
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11
Bound for the Northwest.

MILWAUKEE, September 9-The man who
figures as the head of the proposed new exo-
dus of negroes from the South is the Rev. T.
W, Henderson, pastor of Quinn chapel IN
Chicago. He is colored man and took a
leading part in the great exodus OF Missis-
sippi negroes to Kansas in 1872 Mr. Hend-
erson was seen to-day and said that he was
the author Of the resolutions adopted here
by the African Methodist Conference of the
Northwest, and that they were not inspired
by any politicians or with view of serving
any political party.
This movement" he said, "has been
quietly worked for a long time, and will be
continued in that way until we have settled
Montana and Washington Territory from
end TO end with refugees
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11
Europe IS Alarmed.

WASHINGTON, September e--The attention
Of the Department Of State is being called
by consuls abroad TO tie feeling aroused in
Europe over the approaching Congress of
American nations. Many newspaper clip
pings have reached the department showing
that the foreign press foresees as a result Of
the Congress the establishment Of relations
between the United States and the Central
and South American nations which will
stimulate intercourse aud so jeopardize the
trade now enjoyed by European nations.
Official and serni-oiiicial organs have gone so
far as TO endeavor to excite the apprehen.
sions Of our neighbors by predicting that the
Congress is but the opening movement ON a
plan of operations organized by the Uni~i
States with view to dominating politically
as well as socially the weaker American
nations.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11
Gold ore in Maryland.

WASHINGTON, September '0.-Deside the
several gold mines now being operated about
u miles from Washington, near the Great
Falls OF the Potomac, gold has been discov-
cred in several other places between there
and Harper's Ferry. The latest discovery is
near Frederic City, Nd, on the 400 acre farm
Of Mr.. Thomas o. Price. The ore has been
assayed by Prof Wilson, Of Baltimore, and
yields upward ofSlo to the ton. There is
much excitement in the neighborilood, and
capitalists ofthis city are looking into the
matter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11
Nine Men Killed by lightning.

MAcos, Ga, Sept, There was re-
markable display ofelectric forces in South
wesi Georgia yesterday morning near Alba
ny. ii. II. Rouse John Shivers andJ. w.
shivers were instantly killed. They were on
their way TO market with cotton, and sought
refuge from a shower under tree near
Hsrdaray. A railway bridge was struck
and knocked out ofline. Six men who had
sought shelter under II were killed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11
Murdered and Robbed.

NoRFoLk, Sept sc. S. Walters, who kept
grocery store at Sewelfs Point, was found
murdered in his bed room this morning. 1t
is supposed that about three O'Clock th's
morning parties called at the store and " ke
up Mr.. Walters and as he opened the door
he was struck senseless with club ami then
beaten TO death. the broken skull and man.
gled face plainly showing the manner of
death.
The murderers then robbed the store of
$l60 and lot Of merchandise, after which
the body of Walters was placed between two
cotton mattresses which were set on fire.
1t burned slowly, and when the body was
found by members of the family one arm
and portion of the face only was burr ell
off.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11

ACCORDING to reports in the daily pa
pes, the Britishers are buying up our
breweries, our tanneries, our steel mills,
and other industrial establishments.
Isn't it just little queer that these
free traders viii come over here and in
yest their millions in our manufacturing
industries. which, according to Demo
cratic authority, are being ground to
death by our tariff system?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11
Attacked BY a BLACK Snake.

FRANKLIN, IND. Sept. James Tilson.
ayoung man living east of this city, has
dog that no money could buy. for had it not
been for the dog he would now have been in
his grave. Yesterday, while young Tilson
was plowing on his fathers farm, large
black snake, nearly six feet long, jumped on
him from the tall grass lining the field, and
wound itself around bis neck
A terrible battle ensned between Tilson
and the snake, and the outcome would prob
ably have been death to the yonng man had
not his large shepherd dog, which had been
following him, come to his assistance, and
between them the snake was killed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11

THE politicians Of the South are rally
ing for the repeal Of the tobacco tax in
the coming Congress Had it not been
for the desire Of Southern Democrats TO
reduce the tariff on foreign importations,
the tax on tobacco would have been re-
pealed by the last Congress. The free
trade element, however, was potent; the
whisky ring" was fearful that an effort
TO reduce the internal revenue taxes
would result in harm to it, and so the
Democratic majority was dragooned into
an attempt TO re luce the tariff, and the
proposed repeal of the tobacco tax was
given the 60 by. There will be no sta
bility 10 the tariff until the whisky ring
is dethroned, and the internal revenue
taxes are all repealed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11
PresIdentIaI Persplratlon.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6.-President Harri-
son, accompanied by Postmaster General
Wanamaker, left for Washington this morn
ing.
The closing of the Presidents visit to the
Postmaster Generals Chelton Hills residence
was this morning marked by the planting
Of tree. The President, armed with a
spade and accompanied by Postmaster Cen
eral Wanamaker and Colonel Elliot Shep-
ard, proceeded to the place, ssquare east Of
the residence, shortly after breakfast.
With his tall silk hat on the back Of hi
head and his coat sleeves pushed up nearly
to his elbows. President Harrison COM
menced hisswork. The soil was little hard.
the morning sun was very hot, and the Pres
idential perspiration streamed down the dis
iinguished digger's face, but he stuck to it
until the tree was properly placed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11

TmE free ira lie organs that have been
accustomed 10 point TO strikes in this
country as the result Of the oppression Of
the working classes by protection, are
just now singing very low over the great
strike in free trade London, where l30,-
600 laborers are on strike. 250 steam
ships are awaiting cargoes, and the facto-
ries are compelled TO shut down for want
of coal
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11

Now appreacheth the time Of the eoun-
ty fair, when the politician and lawyer
declaimeth 10 the agriculturist about that
which he knoweth not, but upon which
a foolish custom demandeth he should
orate. Why do not farmers have scientific
or successful, practical farmers speak to
them at their great gatherings instead Of
politicians and lawyers?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11
PetrifIed RABBIT unearthas

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio. September 5.-CaI
Johnson yauli-digger, in sinking hole on
Major J. F. Brusharis premises. at twenty
four feet below the surface. ran across a pet :
rifed rabbit, pair Of tusks, each measuring
five feet in length, and dozen coins, bearing
dates between 1850 and 1900.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11

Hox. WILLIAM A. WALLACE retired
from active politics some years since, de-
voted himself to money getting, and has
acquired an ample fortune. His Demo
cratic brethren are now discovering that
ne would make capital candidate for
Governor, and are boosting him for thst
position next year.
The ex-Senator's ''bar'l" is a temptation
not to be resisted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11
DEAL ESTATE
- AT --
PRIVATE SALE.
INTENDING TO GO VEST. OFFER FoH
SALE FIRST. MY
DWELLING HOUSE AND LOT,

On.sfain Street, Somerset. Pa, the house being
Two story Brick H0nse OF eleven rooms. well
built. and finished in good style. Good water,
cellar cisterns and oEfbuildiugs-
SECOND, A Brick St0re-house on Main tross
street. the first floor being nsed for a 6roceTy.
the second story has three rooms. and the third
Is used By W. n. Weiiey IS 4 Photograph Gal
lery There Is also on the premises good Brick
Warehouse.
THIRD, A desirable Bnilding Lot or Mein Gross
Street aud Catharine Street. This lot has on 70
about sixty fruit trees, in bearing.
FOURTH Twelve Building lots situated in said
Borough, on Race East, and Sanucf streets
FIFTH, A twO-story Frame House, and Lot IN
Ursina Borough. containing seven rooms
House on a corner lot formerly occupied 5y Dr.
" : Kuhlmsn.
SIXTH. A tract OF land in Cock TOWNSHIP, West
moreiand County containing 225 acres, more
or less 90 acres are cleared Situate near Nea
ver's Mil.
SEVENTH. offer one pony, buggy and harness
The pony is kind and gentle These properties
viii be sold for part cash, and on payners 20
suit purchasers.
HENRY F. SCHELL,
sept4-3m. soNEEsET. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11
....---- NEW /
Spring lmD,r|
NOW eoNyen n,

We import and buy d..
afaetarers and thu. =.
mems profit. 81
Printed India silss. l,,
al sc 70 g % peg yard.
cial bargain lot al So 50.
We also are showing Bs,-
al Soc. to sIa yard.
New eoiorings In ia Y..n
silks, Gros Grain suEs. -
We also ofer good vslse
best makes. as We carr -.
the year round, in tbs Co..
New Wool suiHnu. 4
shades, 50 inches wide. :, =.
stripe suiiings al 50e os-
the very latest and ans,, ( N
rics.
over eo,ooo yards Ssw 49,,
iec a yard An anequs-ss
American Dress Glssssr.''
and Toe a yard. Al new -.
French saunes a. &c. a.
very finest goods.
American satines best 49,
1876 and 3lc. '@ q
New challies at 7e, and s,.
zoe a yard.
New Embroideries. new ~.
Laces. w
Muslin Underwear ehess...,
it. '-''
Our popular sLoo French ~
al sizes.
Our new $50 Lace Cu-,e.
We send go-is by mail sr.-.-
Loss. without extra eiane
Send in your oricr n-
largest stock between Pbg.s.,.
send dall letien 10
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-09-11

THr Ohio Democrats would be happy
If they could make the Ohio farmers for
get that Campbell, the Democratic candi-
date for the Governorship, voted for the
Mills bill. with its free wool section.