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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-05-01
The Somerset Herald.
ESTABLISHED ssz1.
Of Publication.

Terms of Publication.
Published erery "Wednesday morning Al s2 90
.nnum, il psid IN advance otherwise q 20
NJ. uvarEbly be charged.
No subscription win be di onunusd until all
.-rssragss are paid up. Postmasses neglecsing
,o,,fy US when subscribers 90 not take out their
,.,sr VIII be held responsible for the subsczip-
l5n
ssbaribsrs removing ffon one pOstchce 70 an
- .bould give Us the name of the former as
-, a. he present ofsce. Address
TEX soNKRsrT HERALD,
SoMERsET, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-05-01
REPoRTERs FIGHT FOR SEATS.

The newspaper men were ranged in a
solid phalanx. but had to fight for access
TO the rear platform of the ear. Ttere
were rustlers there who had been fgth-
ing along the border for years and who
hadadeath gripo tine iron railing and ex-
pressed determination 10 on 90 that car.
These were not easily disposed OF, bu.
after them came a ssarm Of men with
bogus credentials, presuming to represent
every great newspaper in the United
States Nearly every correspondent was
called upon to discredit two Of these
assumed journalists and scores Of others
failed of Identification or recognition
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-05-01
No TINE FOR SENTIMENT.

There was but little sightseeing in
dulged in, as the crowd did not care to
look at anything until it got to Oklaho-
ma, like the emigrant at Castle Garden
who refused to pick up silver dollar be-
cause heexpected to find gold in the streets
in the next block. At Arkansas City
there were over seventy-five coaches
tracked in the yards awaiting the rush
All of these were lowered into the yards
some distance below the depot.
The crowd began gathering on the
platform two hours before daylight, and
long before the first faint streak of the
dawn of the fateful day, the city was
awake and stirring. The streets present
ed live picturesque appearance. After
the sun rose crowds were rushing toward
the centre of action from all parts OF the
city. Hotels emptied their hundreds
into the street the cot houses contribu-
ted hundreds more out of the hospitable
homes of the city, nearly all Of which
have entertained guests during the past
week
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-05-01

and had 20 fall back with more Of pereipi-
fancy than COOL order
Every car brought up the line was
greeted with tremendous cheers, as the
coaches which were attached to the
newspaper special were brought ont Of
the siding, and there was a simultane ous
rush Of 5000 men toward them. They
were filed to overlooking in less than
half minute and a countless throng
was struggling for place on the steps. 1t
was in vain for the officials to say that
the trains would run in sections fifteen
minutes ahead of everybody and not
fifteen minutes behind anybody.
THE First OKLAHOMA TRAIN.
The'irst section made up consisted Of
nine coaches, tie newspaper eoach and
one caboose. 1t pulled out at s:45. rail
road time, drawn by engine 266, in charge
Of Captain G. II. Cooper, who has been
on the Santa Fe Line for eleven years
and is one Of the oldest and most
trusted engineers in the company's em-
ploy. Trainmaster Foulkes was in charge
Of the entire train. This was the first
train that ever ran out Of Kansas loaded
for Oklahoma with settles, and even
those who were disappointed in getting
aboard Of it joined in 9 Wild, enthusias-
tic cheer, which rent the Kansas air as
the step toward the realization of hopes
and dreams Of years and the reward for
the sacrifices Of the past was taken.
1t was g:i0 when the site which marks
the State line and the dividing line from
the Cherokee strip was reached. It was
greeted with cheer. which rolled from
the news car in front to the rustlers' ca
boose behind.
N THE PROMISED LAND.
At the last station outside Of the Okla
homa territory there was a great crowd of
boomers, who had forsaken their teams
and hoped to get in by rail There be-
ing no room inside, they climed TO the
top Of the coaches and the entire train,
from one end to the other was lined
with them. In this way the line was
reached about FIVE minutes after Z
o'clock. Before the late dead line was
reached and passed, however, the great
transformation scene had begun and was
plainly visible 70 the watchers from the
train.
First came in view the white-topped
wagons gathered together in groups on
the level prairie or in the little valleys
which diversity the face Of the country.
1t was at once noticeable that the
teams were not to be seen in any Of these
camps and it was plain they had been
taken out Of the harness to be ridden
across the border by the hard riders, who
tt-era 70 1a,.af. ofafr~e
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-05-01
oKLAHoMA's HoMEsTEADs.
Boomers Rush Madly Across
the Frontier Line.


A Republic special from Arkansas City,
Kansas, says Oklahoma is open. The
trials, struggles and sacrifices of years are
partially rewarded, but the events of To-
day and those of the days, weeks and
months to follow, will prove how farsup-
ply is below demana and necessitate
further concessions to avert disorder,
bioodshed and other conditions but lit
tie short of anarchy. The history Of this
one day will forever be memorable in
frontier annals, and win leave behind a
heritage of litigation which will be fruit
full to land sharks and claim attorneys,
but be destructive to the claims of poor
and honest settlers.
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railroad began running its sectional
trains out af Kansas City last night and
picking up cars at almost every station
along the route. Hundreds Of people
were waiting at every depot, and if the
cars, all of which were filed before the
border line was reached, could have been
coupled they would have made train
miles in length
a MoTLY CROWD.
The crowds were composed of specula-
tors, adventnrers. sight-seers, thieves,
gamblers and a sprinkliBg of the demi-
mode. The farming element was not
largely represented, as all of the home
steaders have gone on before. There
were men in the cars from every great
city and important point in the country,
and there was not State or Territory in
the country which did not have its repre-
sentative. Those filed all of the seats,
occupied all Of the standing room in the
aisles and filed up the spaces between
coaches, hanging on the iron banisters
and girders with grip born of despair
and determination.
The newspaper coach was the first out
of Arkansas City. 1t contained repre-
sentative Of all the leading newspapers
in the country, who were compelled to
yield room and comfort for the good Of
the cause. The conductors were vigilant
in the collection of fares, but it is certain
that great many dead-heads went
through to the Promised Land in the
rush and hurry and roar Of the boomer
campaign.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-05-01

'You see the youns woman beyond
there in the shady corner Of the plaza -
"With the auburn hair?"
eyes. the very auburn hair.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-05-01
Ayers Hair viqor,

PREPARED TT
Or. J. c. aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by Druggists and Ierfamcrs-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-15
THE LATE PROF. AGASSIZ.
A Washington "Reminiscences of Him.

To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
twas on warm spring Sunday morning in
the early seventies. | think 1872. that the an
nouncement was made in one of our local Sun
day papers that Prof. Agassiz had arrived in
the city the day before, and was. as was his
custom whenever he visited the capital. the
guest of Congressman Hooper. of Boston. whose
mansion stood where are now the Morton fats
Ny father tthe late Prof. Matile). seeing the
announcement. requested me to call at the
aforesaid mansion after breakfast to see if the
professor was in his usual good trim for walk.
did as requested and, to my surprise, was in
formed by the man-servant that the professor
had started ont very early before breakfast
and had not yet returned. l reported this to
my father, who told me to return about =. m.
which | did, and was again informed that he
had not returned. Ny father was much Gsap-
pointed At my not seeing his old colleague but.
however, asked me To accompany him for
walk As good luck would have il our steps
were taken towards Rock creek valley. After
walking some time in this valley We Glanced to
see man IN the distance. sitting on a ledge of
rocks, very lntenty examining something
When we neared the person whom should il be
but the professor. He had in his hand small
biologists hammer. and all around him were
various specimens of rocks. Ny father was
overjOyed. and exclaimed, VOLTA. mon ami
Agassiz. apies tout'-here is nv friend Agas-
siz, after all our search, Ny father asked him
II be was not hungry, and for the first time he
realized that he was and added that he had
dlsobeyed one of nature laws. aud was very
willing to retrace his steps TO the city to satisfy
his hunger. When my father related the cir
cumstance at the evening meal the laugh was
on Prof. AgassiZ. NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-15
Gen. Edward Hatch's Death,

Gen. Edward Hatch, colonel of the ninth
cavalry, died Thursday last at Fort Robinson.
Neb., from injuries received in an accident
March 10. Gen. Hatch was born at Bangor,
Me-, April %, 1881. He at the opening of the
war shoufdered his musket and marched to the
defense of Washington. He was stationed on
guard at the White house, was instrumental in
raising the second Iowa cavalry. was made its
captain in September, 1861, and before a year
was over he was raised through the successive
grades to the rank of maior-general. He was
IN command at the battle before Nashville
Tenn. where he distinguished himself for
bravery and meritorious service. He was mus
tered out of the volunteer service i'll 1866 and
was then appointed colonel of the ninth
cavalry. He was one of the best-known riders
and Indian fighters in the west; his GOODNESS
discretion, and sound judgment more than
once saved him and his men from being wiped
out. At the time of the Ute trouble Gen.
Hatch especially distinguished himself He
was one OF the youngest colonies in the service
and man beloved and esteemed by all who
knew him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-15
Union keterauCornS.

At a recent meeting of the Union Veteran
Corps nineteen active members were elected
bringing the strength Of the organization up To
l6J. After drill reorganization Was effected
ana the company will hereafter be known as
the Union Veteran battalion. and will be AS
signed 10 the first regiment of the national
guard as the third battalion. Later an election
was held for the positions OF first lieuttnants in
companies Il. {. and II. First Sergeant NJ Ma
haw was elected in company Il. Sergeant Frank
Clark IA company {. and Otto l.. Sucss IN COM
pany ID. Elections for captains and second
heutenants will not be held for come time.
About 100 members handed IN the names as
DESTROYS OF going 10 New \ ork GA to 30th inst
and At Is intended to take part IN tSe ccnten-
nal celebration battalion. Ii l. already
the strongest battalion in the national guard
and Captain Harrison hopes 10 bring the mem-
bershIp up To 400 men in the near future.
The stand of cOlors at the recent fair OF
the knights of the Golden Eagle was by a
unanimous vote presented to the commanding
officer. Captain L. Il. Harrison.
The first company of this organization Is
composed exclusively of soldiers of the late,
war, and companies b, G. and ID exclusively of
SONS of veterans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-15
GEORGETOWN,

CATCHING BLACK Bass WITH DIP NETS
Lovers Of angling complain bitterly of the
practice of using dip-nets TO catch black bass.
which unsportsmaniike method is on the in-
crease, and If not stopped will soon make black
bass rarely in the river. 1t is suggested
that the only way by which the practice can be
broken up Is for the authorities to impose "A
fine upon any person using a net, giving half II
the fine to the informer.
GATHERING SPRING FLowERs.-The pleasant
weather yesterday attracted many persons TO
the woods across the river and up along the
banks OF Rock creek. Ii is rather early in the
season for Maylng parties but the spring flow
ers IN the woods are plentiful aud yesterday
there were many gatherers of them. During
the day the free bridge Was well patronized.
$3.50 foot passengers, 226 persons on horse
back and $50 carriages crossed TO the Nir-
ginia side.
The FUNERAL Of Mrs James Nolan, who
died on Saturday at her residence, on Prospect
avenue, took place this morning Requiem
mass said at Holy Trinity Catholic church.
after which the remains were inferred at Holy
Rood
How You've WE'LL Cor Hrs LEG BROKEN
The statement was erroneous that Joseph WE'LL,
while playing with a colored boy was pushed
down and had his arm broken. Itappears that
while he was drilling with a company OF white
boys he was tripped up by colored boy and
had his arm dislocated
CosFIRMArIoS.-A very large class was con-
frmed by Bishop Paret at the morning service
at Christ p. 4. church yesterday
GRAIN REcEIPrs.-Canal boat Beulah arrived
with 1000 bushels of wheat for q. Il. Dunlop
Canal boat Maryland arrived with 2, 500 bushels
of corn and 900 bushels Of wheat for q. I.
Dunlop.
TEMPERATURE AND CONDITION OF WATER AT
IA M-Great Falls. temperature S. condition
IL; receiving reservoir. temperature Sc: condi-
tion at north connection. 20; condition at south
connection. 80; distributing reservoir, tempera-
tuYa "a. condition at fafiueuf gate housa oI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-15
Dissertation of the Sabbath.

The evil of Sabbath dissertation was the
theme of practical discourse yesterday morn
ing by Rev. DR.. T. s. Hamlin, the pastor of the
Church of the Covenant. The President did
not occupy his accustomed seat but Mrs Harri-
son and the ladies of the White House were
present. DIR. Hamin spoke of sabbath obser-
vance IN no narrow sense. but a. the DAY of rest
He admitted that some Sunday work was neces-
sary, such as the running of street cars. the
carrying of mails. &C.. but Sunday excursions
he denounced as being of no benefit TO any one
except to the proprietors of steamboats,. rail
roads and resorts. He spoke of the holding of
Sunday meetings such as the knights Of Labor
held here recently a tendency toward the
secularlzati0H of the Christian Sabbath.
THE WORST ABUSE oE THE DAY.
DR.. Hamlin thought, arose from the violation
of the Sunday liquor laws. He said that liquor
licenses ought to be made higher. Under the
present system the laws were evaded and by
various means the record of convictions is pre-
vented. The District government ought to
give the impression that IL is in sympathy with
the law, and its officials ought not to accept as
bondsmen those who are engaged in or profit
from the liquor traffic. He spoke of the failure
of Congress to pass the laws on this subject
demanded by the people of the District In
conclusion be thought that ii ought to be
matter OF congratulation that the Sabbath is
observed IN the White House. and also in the
homes OF the chief officers of the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-15
Two BROOKLYN Bows Lacked I'm

AT an early hour yesterday morning Police
man Boland, OF the first precinct. picked up
two sixteen-year-old boys whom he found wuIl-
dering about the streets. They were stran-
gers in the city and could 40; give the officer a.
satisfactory account of themselves They were
taken TO the station, where they gave their
names as Daniel Fuchs and George Schlager
The boys had with them a Winchester rifle, in
good condition. and several rounds of car
tridges. They also had 20 cents between them.
They stated that they lived in BROOKLYN; that
they had been in Richmond looking for work.
and failing 10 find employment. they started 10
return home. Their story viii be investigated
by the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-15
Alcohol stolen from the Museum.

Detectives Carter and Mahon have served a
warrant Oh DR.. Waddie j. Lynham. the drug
gist, at l2l3 AZ street. charging him with re-
celvlng stolen goods, namely, a quantity of
alcohol alleged TO have been stolen from the
National museum by Thomas +. Skinner. who
was employed there as a Iaborer skinner has
not yet been arrested. DIR. Tarleton, who has
charge Of the fish. snakes, and lizards pre-
served i'll alcohol at the museum missed some
of the liquid on several occasions. Not only
was alcohol taken from off the snakes and fish
but some had been stolen before il had been
used at the museum. skinner was SUSPECTED
and watch was placed on him. He was seen
to leave the building with a tiYe-gallon can of
the fluid, and he then admitted his guilt and
said that he sold the fuid to Dr. Lynham. Skin
ner was removed FROM his position. and the
police Investigated the matter. which resulted
i'll the arrest of DIR. Lynham. When the war
rant was served DIR. LYMAN told the detectives
that he had only purchased the refuse alcohol.
which Skinner told him was of no further use
at the museum The case will come up in the
Police Court Wednesday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-15
EOR SALE

III "
Il 9th st, bet. X and 1 PA st. n. e.. h.,
400 =. NV, 1904 st. n: W; RSOo
6j an and SIS WV 80 to ii5i I'D ST;
h. and hon use 200 nv w. b. 4r r., 80. 900
els t.nw.. bh,mi bh:.m i, 5000
l539 $! NV b,looo .. b MI nj Or y $500
Or - -. ., L. "" $1,000 SOB 9th St NV BIZ ~
=, Nv 1000 AS to AZ St NO.
% r: A. W. Penn ave NV t,oOO
~ MN n i&ooO 81 I'D st n w. b t,SOo
m j. Nv, LOCO li5 St he: b h. r''Oo
nj. NV 5000 @%i ii 9TH
ma :, w. 5000 1913 i2tn st n wv
IN, 7,5Oo6 i q: n. W, b,
b, " 362 9th st $ e, bh
IN, $50 300 81 ST. se III.
% st hW' Oh MI, -,0OO
llr....-..-. 5000
he above is only a portion of the property my
books For ful list call at Otice for bulletin issued on
the LIST and 18th. IaPl2! THOS. Z. WAGGAMAN
EoR sALE-THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY CAN
Il be bought cheap if taken at once:
9TH, bet and NV, lot 2Gxg4 IT, 22 RS; $4,000.
Trie st. Meridisn Hill, lot 50Ii5o, ii r's $4,000.
18th, bet. and Boundary, lot 5x15. 6r's $3.50
7th St NV, lot 5OxiaS IT.; renting Tor i,3Os per
year; per cent Investment; Sl4,500
Always get my hist before purchasing
apl1-St- :. e. HILL cor Sth and + SITS
I,UK SALOON RIDGE ROAD, IL MILES VIA
II new cut from Georgetown, new lO-room house,
A aiIR E. G Box $6a acres ~hGl srF
k,OR SALE-A DESIRABLE, WELI-ARRANGED
Il and convenient new Hlne-rOOm house and two
story stable III rear: Will make pleasant home
profitable investment, price, $4,000. Apply owner
aPl2-a' GEORGE L. PAXTON. 11l2 c ST. sc.
I,OR SALE-A GOOD BUSINESS PROPERTY ON
i ID near Ith II. W. will be sold very reasonable TO
an imne,Iate purchaser. b. II. WARNER X 90,
apI2-3t 9lGFst
IGOR sALE-A GOOD GROOM FRAME HOUSE
with lot 33.5xl2S; F St, bet list and 22d; reuts
18Th st. between II and ); good frame. rooms;
81, bet 10Th and 20th, me new house, 10 rooms,
$3.50, easy terms
26th St, bet. and sts Groom frame. lot 2Ox1 co.
3I 9th SITS e., Groom frame lot 2Oxl05 to 80 it,
paved alley; terms, small cash payment. balance
monthly to suit GEO. ". LINKINS.
apll-lw 18th aud II ST. NV.
E,OR SALE-AT MT. PLEASANT, SEVERAL. VERY
handsome residences and smaller cottages. beau
uy situated, with ample grounds, trees. shruhbery
a.. paNemeHts, sas, &c. also, well-lOcated building
lots al place and Columbia Heights at fair
EEDFORD ". NALkER, zoos ST. nh2l-1m
I,OR SAILOR LEASE FOR TERM OF YEARS
Il That magnificent residence the southeast
rer Of 18th and O SIS. nv; almost fronting MaSsa-
ChuSetts just completed This house built
for Judge Hosea b. MUultUn. and contains - rooms,
aud stable tor horses, and has all mod
ern cunyenIenCes. This desirable piece of
THOS. e. HENSEY & CO.,
mh23-lm 1900 + ST n W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-15
Joseph Lang and His Sweetheart

Last "Wednesday Joseph Lang. a young Ger
man, employed by Mr.. q. w. Driver at COS
Pennsylvania avenue. left here stating that ho
intended going to Europe. lie had for several
DAYS shown signs of mental agitation. He
told Mr.. Driver and others that has sweetheart
had refused his attentions and he would 20 TO
Europe 10 eRdeayor to brighten her into a more
complacent mood. On Friday Mr. Driver r.
ceived telegram from j. ". Arnold 200
Bowcry." stating Lang died at O'Clock. /" and
on Saturday another telegram stating that
Lang ls not dead. but in good care" Mr.
Driver, suppoSing from Lang's depressed spir-
Its and the kilograms that he had committed
or attempted to commit. suicide, at once wired
Arnold to send full particulars. Yesterday Mr.
Driver was asked by the teegrapher 10 furnish
better directions. as there was no such per-
son as j. W. Arnold at the address given" In
To this morning Mr.. Driver had received TO
further information. Ii is thought by some
persons that Lang caused the kilograms to DO
sent IN the hope that ms sweetheart when she
heard of them would reient and come to him.
The MARTYR COLLEGE OF ELocUrToS. ex-
hlhltiou was given Saturday night by the pupils
of the Martyr College of Execution and Ora
tory, which was largely attended The pro-
gram included scenes from the Lady of Lyons
and Romeo and Juliet" and a number of reci-
tatIons. The most conspicuous work was that
of Mrs. j. 5. Tyree. who played Julie with am
earnestness and intelligence that evidenced the
possession of genuine dramatic ability. Others
in the dramatic casts were Misses Browning,
Beckwith and Allan Messrs Boag. Dickermau
and Boyer. These who gave recitations were
Mrs. Garrison, Mrs. Walton, Misses Lackev,
Wall and Townsend. and all showed in their
distinct enunciatlon intelligent emphasis and
ease OF manner, the results of careful training
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-15
AUCTION SALES.
nUNcANsoN BROS. AUCIIoNEERs.

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TUESDAY MORNING. APRIL SIXTEEN, lssq
COMMENCING AT TEN O'CLOCK AT OUR SAIFS-
ROOMS NINTH AND STREETS NORTHWEST,
REGULAR SALE or H0USEHOFD FURNITURE,
PARLoR. CHAMBER, LIBRARY, DINING ROOM
AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE 1t
(NHANCERY SALE OF TwO-STORY BRICK RESI-
~ DENCE AND SPACIOUS GROUNDS tSGEORGE-
TOWN. ID. G, BEING PREMISES No. 3Jl4
STREET NORTHWEST
Under decree Of the Supreme Court Of the District
of Columbia passed in Equity cause number FPS,
Parneh Smith ct al. / will sell. IN front Of the
premises, st public auction. FRIDAY. APRIL
rWENTI-SINrH, 1882. AT FIVE O'CLOCK J.. NJ,
Lot numbered FIFTY eight t5sl. Peter Beatty, Threl
keld and Deskins addition the city Of Georgetown.
in the District OF Columbia, improved By brick
dwelling.
Terms One-fourth cash and the residue in equal in
stAments at six. twelve and eighteen months with in
terest from day of sale or all cash If desired de-
positof 90 required day Of sale and all convey
aucing at purchasers If sale not complied with
in fifteen days right TO resell at purchasers risk and
Cost Is reserved
DJNCASSON BROS. Auctioneers. api5-eod