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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
Buried Alive in a Saver.

PTrrsBuEeH, Pa, July 14-At O'Clock
this morning the mud bank over the we'll
of the Soho street sewer gave way, and five
workmen who were trying to loosen mass
of debris from below were caught in the
rush of mud and water and carried hun
dreds of feet through the main sewer into
the valley below.
William Daily was found dead near the
mouth of the sewer with two coils of fire
hose about his neck. Andrew n McGregor
died at 5 o'clock this morning. Robert
Mum, foreman. was seriously injured
William McClay and Joseph Mccarthy were
terribly burised.
No one is directly blamed for the accident
The bodies Of the victims were terribly mu-
tilated by being dashed from side to side OF
the sewer and the narrow gully down which
they were hurled by the rush of water.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
a Cloud Burst.

BALTIMORE. July IA cloud burst this
afternoon at about o'clock did considerable
damage in the country, a small creek. Her
ring rum rising, in few moments, from 6
10 10 feet deep. North of the city, on the
Belair Road, two men, Powell and Schre-
sucker, were standing on bridge which was
swept away drowning both men, The road,
in places. was covered with water up to the
hubs of the reporters carriage. News Of the
damage reached the city only late tonight
On the Philadelphia Road Mrs. Otto
seifert was driving across an open wooden
bridge when it gave way and she was carried
down the stream, but rescued herself By
clinging to a tree floating past. George
Cline, who also was driving over the bridge
cut the traces of his team and saved himself
by catching the same tree. A number OF
persons were going to market and helped
them from the water. Both teams were
drowned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Quille Cunningham, who
lived near the bridge, took refuge in the sec
ond story Of their house, where they were
found when rescued. Afterthe water subsi-
ded it left foot of mud in the parlor Five
road bridges were washed away by the
stream. Some cattle we're lost, and the crops
in the immediate vicinity Of the creek were
lost. The residents say that the storm is the
worst in sixteen years
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
An Anatomical Wonder.

GREEssauRd Pa, July IA negro. Civ,
ing his name as Villa King, was in Irwin on
Saturday exhibiting himself TO the physi.
clans Of the place. lie has two hearts, and
one can hear the different pulsations. He
can also move the left heart into the lef,
groin, while the other remains in its proper
position, and sice rersd He has also two
sets of ribs and can slice the one set from
beneath the other down over the abdomen.
He visited the offices of the different pliysi-
clans there, who gave him a thorough
examination. He is a powerful man and
has wonderfully stro'.g muscles. One of his
fsats of strength is bending 3-inch iron
rod by striking it across his forearm. He
was born in New Bedford. Mass, but left
there when 0 years old, went to India, where
he lived II years, thence to New Zealand,
where he remained many years.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
Wind and Hall Causes Havoc.

PETERsBURG, Va, July 13.-A wind storm
which assumed almost the proportions of a
cyclone passed over Dinwiddie county, in
the vicinity of Darvills district, this after
noon, which did an immense amount of
damage. Trees were uprooted and barns
and fences leveled to the ground. The storm
was accompanied by heavy fall of rain and
hail, and the crops suffered terribly. espec-
tally from the hail, which cut to pieces oats
wheat, corn and vegetation.
The storm was also very severe in Sussex
county, in the neighborhood of Waverly
station, on the Norfolk and Western Rail
road, where one boy was killed and another
probably fatally injured by falling tree.
The oats crop was literally ruined
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
l=l .Rate ! ppoIntment

Our Democratic contemporaries have been
exuiting about the prospects Of bitter Re
publican faction fights IN Pennsylvania over
the disposition Of the Federal patronage in
tnai STATE. The appointment Of Thomas y.
Cs,o,,cr as Collector Of the Port in Philadei-
phia and the general Republican satisfaction
with 50 iudicions aud wise 3 choice show
that the President aeither desires 10 recog-
Mia. nor TO encourage, nor 10 give occasion
for. party disturbance over appointments.
Collector Cooper has had a long and hon
orable pebble career. rs State Senator and
Chairman OF the Republican State Commit
tee. he showed ability, sagacity, knowledge
Of men and affairs and public spirit and I'M
selfish devotion 70 his party. In al respects
he will be an in improvement on Ar. Cad
waiader. bis predecessor, who was entirely
willing and rather glad to get out. Collector
Cooper has long been popular in his party
aud respected by his political opponents.
he viii make a frst-raie COllector.-A Z.
Naa czd Express.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
Preacher to be Extradited.

PrTrsBuRGH, July 14.-E. j. Lyon, Deputy
arrived in this city last Eight for the pur-
pose Of taking charge of John Yeldell, alias
Rev. f. +. FIemon, who is wanted for the
murder of Officer James Blaekmore, OF
South Carolina. Mr.. Lyon brought with
him ]. E. Strong, who has known Flemon
since childhood. Both men are certain that
Flemon is the man wanted by them. Their
description tallies to letter with the pris-
oner. Mr. Strong states that he knew Vel
dell was preaching, having learned that after
committing the murder he had been sent to
college. Sheriff Lyon comes armed with re-
QUESTIONS from Governor Beaver and the
Governor of South Carolina.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
sullivan on a Drunk at chicago.

CmrcAso. July 14-sulliyan came into
town from his South Chicago retreat early
this afternoon. and by , O'Clock was very
happy and very full of red liquor After
doing the leyee and making tour oi
Clark street the champion paid visit to bis
good friend Tom Gurley. who hid him in
his Third avenne place when the slugger and
Charley Johnston frs; crept into town.
In Gnrleys saloon john L. met Sailor
Brown. who spared at Battery ID with Peter
Jackson, the colored Aus IA ian champion,
Thursday night. Sullivan was introduced
to his brother pugilist lie disdained shak-
ing hands with Brown and said; You're
the man that fights niggers, Ell ~ and 10 emu
phasize his apparent disgust dealt the sailor
terrible whack on the nose, sending the OBJ
ject Of his wrath spinning across the room.
Then John ordered drink, and climbing
into carriage with Gurley drove through
the heart Of the city. To night he was NOV.
ing through the liveliest portion OF the town
likea big, angry comet. leaving dark streak
OF yermilIion in bis wake.
Jake Kilrain LEFT town to-day for the east.
He departed so secretly he did not even in
form "Parson1 Davies of his proposed de-
parture, but wrote him a note to be deliver
ed this afternoon. He very much fears ar
rest, and left town disguised, as did Charlie
Mitchell yesterday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
A step Forward.


NEW NoRK, Jaly ll.-Francis Murphy, Of
Pittsburg. wore his blue ribbon conspicuous
ly to-day at the Glsey House, and said he
was very happy because prohibition had
been defeated in Pennsylvania and other
States He added
The defeat Of prohibition everywhere is
a good victory for Temperance. Prohibition
is Phariseeism. fraud and hypocrisy. 1t is
an attemp; to bring the church and state to-
gether again. The people viii not permit it.
When preachers band themselves together
to get the Legislature to enact laws to regu-
late the morals of people they are going
counter 10 the viii Of God The sale OF
whisky must be restricted, and theman who
applies for license must be known 10 be re-
spectacle and trustworthy before be is per-
migted to sell liquor. In truth the liquor
traffic should be IN the hands of good men.
II sounds paradoxieal to say this, but mean
it A man OF judgment and with the right
spirit, standing behind bar, will refuse to
sell to a man who is an habitual drunkard.
Statutory laws do not stop the sale Of whis-
ky. and the best thing that can be done is 70
regulate and mitigate the evil In legitimate
way. In Maine, whisky is sold in every
town. OF course prohibition works splend-
idly in Maine. because the people there know
that they can get whisky whenever they de-
sire it. They are content with the fraud that
is going on. The law is dead letter.
II takes two men to commit crime The
man who drinks is not going 10 swear
against the dispenser Of drinks. You never
hear Of the man who gels a drink being ar
rested Then, when the seller is arrested.
who in the neghborhood Is going TO swear
thar he bought a drink from him. Those
summoned to testify can only remember that
The accused sold milk or lemonade, and so
the farce cf trying 10 carry out prohibition
is ended. The men who sign my temper
ance pledge rarely fail TO keep it, If they do
bsckslide seven tr more times l do not de-
spair, but keep at them to reform. When
the true spirit OF the Lord gets hold of them
they are drunkards no more.
II was time for the people Of Pennsylva-
MIA 10 rise and assert themselves. The death
knell Of prohibition is sounded. We are go-
ing forward instead Of backward. and these
great victories against prohibition are tenn
perance victories. High license and restrict
i've measures will promote the cause Of tenn
perance, and the people are sensible enough
10 see il.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
nr- nlaln- Ia. Not ae-lanea.


BAtrrMoRg. Juiy 1.-THE Sens Wash
ing,on special sssys As far as can be learned
the rlnsor that 5, erciary Blaine has resigned
is without foundation. Secretary Rnsk said !:
:. It is without Che slightest foundation. Mr..
Blame has never thought Of resigning OF
course If he should ses sick 50 as TO be una
bic to attend to the duties of The Office, he
would doubtless resign. but Mr.. Blaine is
not sick. He was in better health when he
Ieft here on his vacation than he had been at
any time since The Administration began.
There could be no other reason for his resig
nation, for bis relations with the President
have been of the most pleasant character.
No, sir. you can safely say there is no truth
in the rumor"
Attorney General Miller stated that there
was no truth in the rnmors Of Mr. Blaine's
resignation. He said that Mr.. Biaine's
health was good. and that the relations be
tween President Harrison aud bis Secretary
Of State We're most cordial Snborlinafe Of
ficials in the State Department also deny
that there is any ground for the rnmor, and
say it is only another Of the periodical
scares about Mr.. Blaine's health.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
Ru mors About Blaine.

WASHINGTON, July IA report was pub.
lishej in morning paper that Mr. Blaine
had rendered his resignation as Secretary Of
State, TO take effect September /, on the
ground of ill-health, and that John A. Kas-
son is to succeed him. The report is ridi-
culed Tonight by most of the cabinet officers
in the city and by Others who are intimate
with Mr.. Blaine. Secretary Rusk and Attor-
ney General Miller both say there is no
foundation for .he rumor, and that Secretary
Blaine's health when he LEFT Washington
about week ago was better than it was
when he became Secretary Of State last
March,
The Post this morning says; "A gentle
man who has watched Mr.. Blaine's condi-
ton since the latter came to Washington,
said last night There is no doubt in the
world that Mr.. Blaine is in very poor health.
When he went to Bar Harbor his skin look
ed dry and parched and of an ashy hue, as IL
the blood had failed to circulate. Walker
Blaine, as is well known. has been Secretary
Of State de facto for the last two months.
am confident that Mr. Blaine will mot recov-
er sufficiently 10 again discharge the duties
of Secretary of State in person and as they
ought TO be discharged"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
Wheat Crop Prospects.


The condition Of the spring wheat crop in
the Northwest, as stated by the ST. Paul
Pioi'ear Press, is not very encouraging. In
Minnesota theindications now point to a fair
crop, bu, the dnouth has badly damaged the
prospects IN southern and Central Dakota,
and the same is true Of toe regions lying
west OF the Red River valley in Northern
Dakota Hasesting may. however, show a
better yield than is now anticipated. The
loss through drouth is always more severe
ly felt in locality that depends almost
wholly upon one crop. If the partial failure
Of the wheat yield leads the Dakota farmers
to diversity their crops, the dry weather OF
1859 viii not be without its compensations
Toe year in which this Territory enters the
Union as two States, is a good time 10 intro
duce more modern methods Of farming than
those Which have hitherto prevailed there.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
Mystery at sardis.

GsEENsBuRG, Pa, July l2.-In an aban-
doned well at the village of sardis. in this
county, the dead body of girl, probably
sixteen or seventeen years of age, was found
to-day by Joseph Walp, a citizen of that
place. No one knew the unfortunate person,
and nothing was found upon her remains
that would lead 10 her Identification. A
jury was summoned by Squire McAllister,
but after thorough investigation found
dead seemed 10 be the only verdict that
could be reached. Suspicion of foul play are
rife, and the citizens of the little village are
considerably excited over the ghastIy find.
II is believed by some that the girl commit
ted suicide, but there are others who belive
that she was murdered. Bruises are TO be
seen on her body, but they may have been
caused by the fal. into the well. Coroner
Hammer has been notified and will make a
searching investigation
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
The Widow Of the Tenth President
Passes Away.

Mrs John Tyler died Al the Exchange Ho-
tel. IL Richmond, Va Tuesday evening from
q congestive chill. Mrs. Tyler had only been
at the hotel since Sunday evening, having
come from q visit 10 her son, Lyon c. Tyler,
at Williamsburg, and was to have lea Rich
mond on a visit toano.hers son. on the James
River. but feeling unweil, she kept her room.
Tuesday at II O'Clock she was taken with a
ehal. Medical skill proved Of no avail, aud
she lied at Sis clock yesterday afternoon
Mrs. Tyler leaves four children-Lyon C.
Tyler. President Of William and Mary Col
iege. Virginia Gardiner c. Tyler, who lives
in Charles City COUNTY, Virginia; DR.. Lack
Ian Tyler, Of Washington City, and Mrs.
William Fills, Of Montgomery county.
Julia Gardiner Tyler. second wife Of John
Tyler, tenth President Of the United States,
was born on Gardiners Island, near East
Hampton, n. Y, in IS20. She was educated
IN Chegary Institute, New York City, and
after a short time spent in travel through
Europe she came TO Washington with her
father in 1874 4 few weeks after their ar
rival they accepted an invitation from Pres
iient Tyler TO attend pleasure excursion
down the river on the war steamer Prince
ton. Tie festivities on this occasion were
sadly rnar-ed by the exp,osion OF gun on
the vessel. causing loss Of life. Among those
killed was Miss Gardiners father. His body
was taken to the Whiie House. and Miss
Gardiner was thrown great deal into the
society of the President.
President Tyier's first wife had died short
" after he entered the White House, and the
President paid Miss Gardiner marked atten-
ton. which resulted in their marriage in
New York City, June 26, 1914. For the sue
ceeding eight months Of President Tyler's
term she presided over the White House
with tact, grace and dignity. After the 4th
OF March, 1915. Mrs Tyler retired with her
husband 10 the seclnsion OF their country
place, sherwood forest on the banks of
the James River, Virginia. She remained
in Virginia until after the civil war. her hns-
band having died about the beginning Of the
strife, and then went to reside at her moth
ers residence on Castleton Hill. Staten
Island. After several years residence there
she removed to Richmond. Virginia, where
she died. Mrs Tyler was Roman Catholic
in religion
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
A chIId SWALLOWS $50.

WTLKEsBARRE, July l4.--Yester.iay Chris
topher Bates, an employe of the Woodward
mines, received his pay, and going horne
gave his little child so gold piece to play
with, thinking it was TO large 10 get into lis
mouth. In % minutes the gold piece was
stuck in the childs throat. The grandmoth-
er ofthe baby hastily picked up the sufferer
and endeavored TO extract the coin, but ut
terly failing in this and believing the child
70 be dying, she pushed the money down.
Upon the arrival of the physician the child
was found manifesting 10 symptoms of in
jury, but grave doubts are held as to the re-
suit of the accident and the case is to be
watched very closely
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
RAPID PROGRESS MAD

JoHSsTowN, July l3.-An examination Of
the work done on the streets shows that
great progress has been made danng the
wctk. Chief Engineer Hamilton has every
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17

THERE is a strike at Mr.. Carnegie':
Homestead works, near Pittsburg, and il
is most laughable to see the little free
trade organs shaking their fists and
prancing around aud insisting that the
cause Of the strike is the direct outcome
of the Republican tariff idea. These alb.
surd free trade manikins totally ignore
She fact that scores Of similar establish.
ments are in full tide of successful opera
lion, giving employment TO many thou.
sands Of workmen. TO seize upon a
mere instance Of q diaerenceabout wages
ar evi lence OF the failure Of the Ameri.
can system of protection, simply shows
to what straits the free traders are driv.
en- for arguments to sustain their theory
0ae swallow don't make a summer
brethrenl il one swallow does make a
drink
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17

''TANNER" said President Harrison,
"run your bureau on business principles,
keep within the limit Of the law and be
as liberal to the boys as possible" When
he comes to reflect upon these few re-
marks, Mr.. Cleveland viii probably wish
that Ben Harrison had been somewhere
in the vicinity OF the White House when
he was there, 10 give him the same ad-
vice. "Be liberal TO the boys ~ Thst's
the talk that gets under the waistcoat of
every man who went 10 fight and every
woman who sent boy to fight for the
Stars and Stripes. And when it gets
there ii can't get awav.-Ns,r fIork Press
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
storms In the West.

CINCINNATI July 15.-Reports from Ham,
ilton o., to-day concerning the storm OF yes
terday indicate that there was DO loss of life
The loss of property at Princeton is estimated
to not exceed $4,000. Damage to crops.
fences, ETC., is very great in the pathway Of
the storm, which was about quarter of a
mile wide. Many families were made home
less. From various places in Illinois, Iowa
and Wisconsin heavy storms are reported.
AZ Leayenworth, Kan. there was heavy
thunder storm with no rain.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17

Tar able free trade editors of the coun-
try are still moaning and refusing to be
comforted because Of the burden Of tax
alton imposed upon the dear people by
our "robber tariff II these disconsolaie
gentlemen would for q moment turn
their eyes to the Internal Revenue taxes
that are increasing at the rate of Sl0.0O0.-
oo0 year, they might find occasion, il
honest, to weep a fresh weep. These
taxes were levied simply as war meas
ure, and always heretofore have been re-
pealed when the war ceased, and yet q
quarter Of a century after our last war
they are continued and becoming yearly
more burdensome, because these free
trade gentry resist their repeal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17


The recent appointment Of few col
osed men As pOstmaeters in the South,
has stirred the ire Of the white Democ-
Tacy to fever heat One Of these gentle
snen who lately called upon First Assist
ant Postmaster-General Garrison, to re-
snonstrate against the outrage Of allowing
= 'niggor" TO deliver letters to himself
and other white folks" received the fol-
towing little talk: Does not a colored
servant cook your meal, another wait on
your table, another shave your face, and
still another mix your toddy FOR you?
You admit that Well, then, I'm unable
TO see why il is that II you can take your
breakfasts from black hands, you can't
also take your letters and newspapers
from the hands Of negro possmasiers. AT
the Office in question. senator, colored
man viii be appointed before night"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17


SAYS the New York Aaa and Erpress /:
The protection plank in the platform OF
the Buckeye Republicans has the right
scrt OF ring in il:
The Republican party of Ohio, in con-
vention assembled, hereby announce the
following platform Of principles: First.
We renew our adherence 10 an the prin-
ciples 50 clearly and strongly enuncia-
ted by the Republican National Conven-
tion Of lSSs, and especially to the prin-
ciple Of protection in It's two-foid mean
ing and operation-protection to every
American citizen al home in all parts
Of our country protection to every Amer
lean citizen abroad, in every land, on ev-
cry sea protection to every American
citizen IN the exercise Of all his political
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
Robbed by His Intended Bride.

BCFFALo, July if.-George Whitmore and
Ada Knapp, both of Rochester, came here
yesterday and were to have been married
last night. Whitmore had drawn SLIGO
from the bank, and on the way 10 Buffalo
Ada persuaded him to let her have all but
SIS OF the money, which be did. They were
accompanied by two mutual friends, named
William Wolf and Charles Boyle. Whit
more went 10 get mirister to tie the knot.
when Ada skipped with Wolf and Boyle,
takiny the cash with her
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17

Ak attractive advertisement in repu-
table newspaper is read by thousands.
The average handbill finds its way into
the street or the waste basket and has
Few readers. Pass along any Of our ave
nues litl.e while after a distributor Of
bills has passed over the route and take
counsel from what yoar eyes see.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17

The Postmaster-General, who is en-
powered by law to fx the rate for gov
ornment messages, has knocked the man
ayers Of the telegraph lines into state
Of inocuous desuituie by reducing the
charges from one cent TO one mill per
word. This viii save a pile Of money to
the taxpayers, but doubtless the bnsi-
ness interests Of the country will have
TO make good tie loss TO the companies
By paying increased rates.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
Three Men Burned TO Death in jail

JACKSONVILLE. ORE, July 14.-Three per-
SONS were burned to death in the Jail here
yesterday morning about 5o'clock. The fire
originated in the front room where the
Deputy Sheriff slept, which made it impos-
sible to reach the prisoners until the fire was
put out. The victims were: Newton Cook.
aged Sc, native of Tennessee; Henry
Hoover, aged So. native of Michigan and
an ex-soIdier, and Frank Warner, aged 10, a
native of Germany.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17

THE boys Of Camden, \. j., have dis
covered a new and profitable industry
A travelling menagery trades them tick
cts for cats, and 50 keenly isthe industry
pursued that there is a cat famine in
Camden. The royal Bengal tiger and his
colleagues are not dainty feeders when
their appeiites are shattered by hunger
and cat IS handy Substitute for beef