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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

t.;nation n political aH4irs former ani-
u,o.;ties were atooee forgotten. and there
gathered about him host 81 admiring
friends without distinction Of party, who
sr;..ve.l l.isune eaiatious but lavish hos
pitsiity. delighted in his "reminiscences
Of the PAST. and loved him for MS genial
and manly traits 81 character Coiem-
par.neous with Jackson and Calhoun,
Webster and Clay. and other celebrities
OF the past. and gifted with remarkably
tenacious memory. coupled with keen
insight Of human nature, he was the
most entertaining and instructive OF
hosts and con- lanions. There was no
f,l.ering in hf; patriotism, and his IN
tense love of country and Of his native
state. was as much a part OF his nature
as was Iove of family and Of kindred
Throughout the war and during the pc
Rod Of reconstruction, every cne knew
where 10 place him, and Lincoln and
Grant found in him one of their safest
advisers. As has been well sail, "the
political history OF Pennsylvania and OF
the country for the last fifty yeans could
not be intelligently written without Civ
ing a fair outline biography Of General
Simon Cameron" No man ever had q
stronger hold on the people of State
than he had on the people Of Pennsyi-
yania and Willie he was always par
tisan and personally ambitious, he serv-
/ "a the Commonwealth with rare fidelity.
! II has oft been said that the secret Of his
great success was answering faithfulness
I 70 his friends. While it is true that no
! man ever relied upon the personal friend
shin OF Simon Cameron and was deserted
or deceived, yet he possessed a power OF
will, a clearness Of intellect, a guiding
and directing spirit, and kindliness OF
heart that won men to him. In the re-
tirement Of his latter years he was sur
rounded by as many admiring and de-
voted friends as when in the zenith OF
his power, and the news Of his death was
received with unaffected sorrow through
out the country. True man, fast friend
! loyal gentleman, full Of years and hon
ors. he has been gathered 10 his fathers
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03
AN Extra session Of congress.

WAsnlsGToS june 3e-Congress man
Browne. OF Indiana is reported rs saying
that the President iniorniei him that a call
ed session OF Congress was likely 10 be con
vened IN October next
Those persons who have been expecting
that numerous changes in Federal offices
would be made on July are likely TO be dis
appointed. There are no indications that
any considerable number Of changes will be
made with the beginning Of the new fiscal
year. on the contrary. the belief is growing
that the President has determined to adhere
to the rule OF making changes only when
the incumbents have served full term Of
tour years except in case where good cause
exists for making removals at an earlier
date.
The President will leave Washington for
Woodstock, Connecticut, on Tuesday and
will be absent the greater part of the week.
He will return on saturday, and expects to
leave the same day for Deer Park to spend
few days with his family, Tor whom a cot
tage has been leased a: that place during the
summer months. Persons proposing visit
10 Washington 10 see the President will save
time and money hy noting these facts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03
Still Working at II.

JoHNsrowN, July 1.-The removal of the
drift at the stone bridge will require more
labor and time than anybody at first sup
posed Most of the debris which was visi-
bic over the stream has been taken away,
but the bank on the Millville side is still
piled eight or ten feet high, while much that
is on the opposite side cannot be burned OF
Aoated away on the river, which is Just now
very low. A heavy rain would assist the
workmen materially, besides cleaning the
loud-smelling banks
The iron of the Lincoln Bridge lies on he
eastern side of the river, and that of another
iron structure is seen on the opposite side.
The workmen believe their gr6attsti'sk will
be the rem Iyal of the immense quantities
of heavy copper wires from the electric light
telegraph, and telephone systems, which has
lodged in the Conemaugh just above the
bridge. perfect net work has been formed,
carry away the debris. Blasting has been
tried in vain, and the wire has been 50 en-
tangled that engines and horses have effsct-
ed but little.
1t is thought that nearly thousand bar
rels of carbon oil have been used TO fire piles
from the drift that otherwise would not
burn. For several nights lJ) barrels were
used each evening, and even this did not
produce the result desired Much of the oil
must yet be poured upon immense logs
which have been water-soaked. for there
seems to be no other way of disposing Of
them.
The work done by the hosting engine To-
Gated on the bridge is perhaps the most te-
dious OF all. a rope stretches down to
either bank, which the men attach to tim
bers; these are pulled out into the current
and held there until two men go out in q
boat, loose the rope, and start the logs down
stream. While this is a slow way, it seems
to be the most effective in the end
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03
A GhastIy Crime.

LACROSSE, Wis, June PA burglar en-
tered the house Of John Wcbber, who lives
on the north side about l:30 o'clock this
morning through window of a room occu-
pied by his two daughters, Kate and Lena.
The girls were awakened while the robber
was searching the clothing, and Lena, the
younger sister, Is years of age. attempted TO
escape She fell over a basket, and, before
recovering, was seized by the burglar, who
plunged a knife INTO her just below the
tenth rib. The knife was pulled upward and
a deep cash, about nine inches long, was
made, exposing the heart, lungs and intes-
tines. The assassin then went to the bed
and made thrust at the other girl, who
managed to evade the knife. The assassin,
if discovered, will be lynched, as the citi-
zens are wild with excitement. The injured
girl is expected to die at anv moment.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03
Three PLACES Given Out.

WASHINGTON, ID. g., June 2s.-The Presi-
dent this afternoon made the following APP
l,ointments Frederick Douglass, Of the
District of Columbia. to be Minister Resi-
dent aud Consul General to Hayti:; Daniel
NJ Ransdell, of Indiana, TO be United States
Marshal for the District of Columbia, vice
A. A, Wilson, resigned Captain W. NJ.
Mere ditb, of Chicago, to be Chief of the
bureau of Engraving,and Printing.
Messrs Ransdell and Meredith are natives
of Indian, born in or near IndianaI o,Is and
both served in President Harrison's regiment
the Seventieth Indiana. At the battle of
Resacca the former lost his right arm. Since
the war Mr. Ransdell has served as Clerk of
the city of indianapolis and Clerk of the
county of Marion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

EN the contested election cases in West
Virginia the Democrats are throwing out
votes on the flimsiest technicalities, and
going back twelve years 20 find excuse for
30 doing In November, 1885, General
Goif was elected Governor Of West Nir-
ginia, receiving 1891 votes TO 7S,79S
votes fos Fleming, the Democratic candi-
date In any of the older Northern
states a majority of one would have been
sufficient to elect. In West Virginia Goff s
majority of l06 was ignored by the Dem
ocrzts. He was not allowed to take his
seat. and the question was referred TO q
legislative committee. This committee
on Wednesday threw out seventy votes
tn Books county on the plea that in 1877
the county authorities decreed certain
changes ia the boundaries Of election
Sistri rs, aud that the rule was never car.
Tied out Two Presidential elections and
two State elections we're held after the
SOunty authorities made the rule and the
votes were counted. Underthe direction
ofti'e election officers the people q the
county voted in 1855 as they voted in
1854. and yet this Democratic committee
disfranchises seventy voters on a tech.
nicality that would not stand a minute
before the court. II this same n.ethod
ispursued, Of course Governor COTS ula.
Sor.tF can be DESTROYED. What are The
disfrznehised citizens going to do about
it? wh~t are the honest Democrats O
the State going 60 do about Il?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03
Judge Lynch Takes In Victim Ken
lucky.

LOUISVILLE. June 27.-Joseph Lavine. a
peddler was brutality murdered and robbed
by Two tramps Thomas Mitchell and
Charles Ardell-near .Shepardsville, Bulls t
county, KY, list FeidAy. This morning a
mob entered the Jail and demanded both of
the men. Jaiier Bowman interceded for
Mitchell's life, aud the mob yielded, but it
took Ardell away, and he has not been
heard from since, and is supposed to be
hanged The Identification of Ardell as one
of the murderers was complete, while there
is some doubt as to Mitchell's guilt.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

LAST year our Democratic brethren
were in a painful state Of mind over the
accumulation OF a big surplus in the na-
tional treasury.
This year they are frightened almost
to death because they fear that Commis-
sioner Tanner will do something to de-
crease that very same surplus.
1t is to be feared that our Democratic
brethren are very hard to suit
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

II is said that there will be over one
hundred delegates from the United States
10 the international Congress Of Work
ingmen soon 10 be held in Paris. One Of
the main questions to be brought up at
the congress is that of the international
cooperation Of wage-workers to secure
advantageous legislation regarding the
hours of work, the labor Of women and
children, the enforcement Of sanitary
laws. and the prevention of wars
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03
The Relief Fund.


HARRIsBURG, June 27.-At meeting OF
the Hood relief committee this afternoon the
following was ISSUED;
To The public: That the donors Of the
funds in the hands of flood relief commits
sion may know how their generous gifts are
to be disposed of and that the expectant re-
cipients of the same may not form erroneous
views of and foster improper! expectations
for the same, il is now officially declared
and announced that the following principles
shall govern the distribution Of the relief
First. That the said fund is in the nature
of charity to the needy and not as a gen.
eral indemnity for losses sustained.
Second. That a distribution per capita
alike to the rich and poor and alike to all
sufferers no matter what their needs or the
extent of their suffering.
Third. That distribution by percentage
on the amount of losses would be manifest
ly unjust, as it would result in giving the
largest sum TO the persons having lost the
most without regard to the value of the re-
m maining estate of such persons.
Fourth. That this fund can not be used
for the benefit of any private or public cor
poration.
Fifth. That the fund must go only to the
most needy sufferers from the flood in ac-
count with and in the spirit of the trust inn
pressed upon it by the donors.
At the unanimous request of the comm is
sion Hon. Hugh II. Cummin was requested
to proceed to Johnstown and remain there
as the resident representative and executive
officer of this commission in the Conemaugh
Valley.
[Signedl JAMES A. BEAVER,
Chairman.
Edwin H. Filter, Thomas Dolan, John
Y. Huber, Robert c. Ogden, Francis B.
Reeves, James D. Scott, Reuben Miller, s.
= M.rvip II II CnmmiD
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

CHAIRMAN ANDREWS, of the Republican
State Committee after communicating
with all the members of the organiza-
ton as TO the time suitable for the meet
ing Of the State Convention, has fixed
upon Wednesday, August Z, as the date
and Harrisburg as the place for the
meeting of that body to nominate State
Treasurer
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03
A Sunday Murder.

DECATUR, ALA, June 30.-At noon to-day
as people were returning from the variou:
churches. those in the vicinity of Lafayettee
street were startled by the report Of pistol
shot. William Caldwell, a negro, was
found lying dead in the street. In his breast
was large sized hole. 1t was learned that
while Caldwell was going along the street hs
stopped another negro named Frank War.
ren. who was returning from church, and
began assaulting him. Warren drew a pis
tol and fired, the ball entering Caldwell;
body above the heart with the above result
before falling. Warren was arrested by th,
citizens. He made no resistance, claiming
to have done the deed in self-deiense.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

Hos. FKzDEMcK DoUGLAss has received
the appointment Of Minister Resident
and Consul General TO Hayti. Mr.
Douglass is admirably fitted for the posi-
tion. and as a representative Of the col
ored race and a champion and defender
OF their rights, has no equal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

THE Auiaicm Economist condenses s.
whole chapter Of political economy into
the statement that the cost Of living has
declined 50 per cent. and the rates OF
wages have increased 80 per cent. within
this century. This single fact outweighs
tons OF maxims in the free trade litera-
ture Of the dav.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

TIE heartfelt and enthusiastic way in
which the entire RepuDlicanparty Of the
Buckeye State has announced its un-
swerving determination to make the
Hon. Joseph Benson Foraker Governor
of Ohio for the third time, is calculated
TO make the unhappy and despondent
Buckeye Democrats more morose than
ever
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

TnE passage Of Scripture, The OK
knoweth his owner aud the ass his mas
ter's crib is not illustrated by Demo
cratic aud Mugwump Federal officials
who are holding on and bowling when
removed as if . great crime had been
committed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

GENERAL SiNos CANERoS died on
Wednesday last, on the old farm he low
ed 50 well, at Donegal Springs, in I.ancas-
ter county. he was past ninety years OF
age, having been born on March S, 1890
His Was most remarkable career. lie
entered into the politics Of the State in
ls2s, aud remained a most potent factor
therein until the close Of 1880. 4 man
of strong viii and Of fixed conviction.
he necessarily encountered much oppo-
sition and engendered many animositie.
during his long political career.
Nth his retirement from active nan.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03
NeeotIatIne For a Hotel Site

A number of capitalists, principally from
Philadelphia, are negotiating with the Haser
and Levergood heirs for the purchase of the
properties at and in the vicinity of the cor
ner of Main and Bedford streets, Johnstown.
with the intention of erecting thereon fine
hotel. The figures fixed for the properties
are said TO be $4,000.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

WHEx asked his opinion Of the new
Administration, General 3. +. Butler re-
sponded Every American citizen ought
to be satisfied. The Samoan victory was
veritable triumph Of diplomacy. All of
Harrison's appointments are excellent.
The only complaint / hear is that the
President is not removing Democrats fast
enough. The rule that he has establish
cd, permitting capable political opponents
toserve out their terms ought TO make
him strong with the people. Harrison is
all right.n
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

FACTS often come to light which show
that certain fellows out Of the peniten-
tiary should be sent there, and some that
are in there should be let out The other
day William Neason, convict in the Cal
ifornia State Prison at san Quentin, res
cued man who was drowning in the
bay. The man gave him $40 Neason
asked the warden to send the money to
the Johnstown sufferers The fact came
to the Governors knowledge, and few
DAYS ago Neason received free pardon.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

The verdict OF acquittal brought in by
the Jury in the Mellow murder trial, al
Charleston, South Carolina, Saturday,
was not unexpected Since the close Of
the civil var, although innumeraole
murders have been committed in that
state, not single white man has suffered
capital punishment
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

IT Is estimated at the Treasury Depart
ment that there has been a decrease OF
about sl55000e0 in the public debt since
Iune !. Tins will make the debt reduc'
tion for the fiscal year ending June 80
e,.se 40 9D0
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

CuAauAS A. A. STEyESs and other
members Of the Prohibition staae Com
mitiee, have fixed upon August 18th as
the time for holding their State ConYen-
ton. Tie place has not yet been decided
unna
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03
Remarkable Restoration of Sight.

Mr.. Gus. II Taylor, of Indiana, Indiana
county, Pa, lost all perception of objects in
one eye through cataract. and so much OF
the othei as 10 disable him for work. In
February last he had an operation by DIR.
Sadler, ocuiist No s0i Penn avenue. Pitts
burgh, which has resulted in perfect restora-
tion of the blind eye. By the aid of glasses
he can now read the titest print at the nam-
raj distance for reading. lie did not suffer
five minutes pain from first TO last The
Doctor has succeeded in restoring sight in
sixteen out of seventeen children born bliud
with cataract All persons who have crook
ed eyes, young or old can positively have
them Strengthened by DR.. Sadler. Weak
sight is often owing to irregular refraction
and can be corrected, Delay frequently
ends in permanent danger to sight
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03
ExECUToR's NOTICE

Estate ofJohn Hicks. decd. late OF some,
Ough, somerset County. Pa
Letters testsimeuitrv on he8uIye e-f a'e
been gpuied % the undersigned ly tae
authority. notice is hereby gwen 90 a4
indebted TO said estate TO make immei.
menf, and those having claims against O.
will present them duly authenticated o.
ment TO the UNDERSIGNED. at bis 0nee iu s
Borough, on Thursday, August l->..
LARUE ~ Hif
jun.6. IKE
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

Tur pay OF tie Fourieen'h Regiment
Pennsylvania National Guards. Tor IT.
.erric 8 NJ lohnstown. was s.0.olo.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

VALLEY OF DEATH.
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of John eraser. deed, late Of Conemaugf
Twp, Somerset Co, Pa
Letters Of administration on the above estate
having been granted TO the undersigned by tn,
proper authority, notice is hereby given TO al
persons indebted 20 said estate to make immedi
ate payment, and those having claims or de
msnds against the same will present them duly
authenticated for settlement To the undersigned
on Saturday, August 10, 1852 at the late rcsidene,
of deceased.
Z. J. GRASSER
iula Adminionssr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

SET IT down. that Governor Foraker. Of
Ohio. Is q striker and rnnner
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03

Estate of John Putnam deed.
Having been appointed Auditor By he Orphan IS
Court Of Somerset County, Pa, 70 pass upon the
exceptions filed to the account OF silas A. Put
man. Executor Of the last will snd testament Of
said deceased, and make u distribution 10 aud
among those legally entitled thereto. notice IS
hereby given that will tit at my Office for said
purpose in the Borough of Somerset. Pa on FIJI
day, the 18th day OF July. iSs9 at 10 O'Clock g. m
when and where all persons interested can at
tend. J. G. OGLE
jul& Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of Gideon Null, deed late of Northampton
Township, Somerset County, Pa
Letters of administration on the above estate
having been granted TO the undersigned by the
proper authority, all persons indebted said es-
tate are requested 10 make payment and those
having claims 10 present them duly authentics-
ted for settlement on saturday. the 29th day OF
June 1882 at the late residence of deceased.
ALBERT J. NULL,
may2 Administrator
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BIESECKER & SNYDE.
Physicians Residence and Bus
FOR SALE.

Intending 90 quit the practice 0f Ned
10 move away, / offer for sale my house
in StoycstOwu, Somerset County. Pa on
them NV good VIII. Also several uees..
lying just outside Of said Town. which I a
with the house or separately.
The house i in excellent rgfair and
painted. Il contains ten rooms au.l la I1r-.
besides many large closets and cup H,a-.
der the whole house Is "a cellar iu which IA
ever freezes ON the same lot % sla-l-h1
bake-Ovcu. "A large cisieu sm0Sc-lH
other buildings Flag Stone walks OBJ.
the length and breadth Of the garden Z
the back door Is one Of the best uel.
county. Fine shade trees in front OF ta-
and the garden filled with tie choicest z
ali kinds
The house and lot are in the best par
town on corner ON Main street Win.
alley, or rather street, on one side aui
rear Across this alley at the rear IS cod
and on It large stable with r01m sr
horses and four cows also "a la7ge car1ia--
etc. This orchard is filled with frlit tres
choicest kinds and !. very productive
will sell with the house
There are about - acres Of lauI I.f
Of the borough limits for cultivation All
ture.
The purchaser viii get a property r-Tt
all those things with which g man s-
himself IN his permanent home
For terms call on or address,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-03
SURGICAL OPERATION
psrvssTco-How : FsTHss aro SOY "sRs
ns9r - srzL tise scvs aasis-

psrvsEre3-Ho~ ssrHss $50 SOY ~sFs
naor - srzL tixC sovs aasis.
The f,;looring narrative Of the suasrius 90 @ a.
tier s,a son viii prove interesting g. the ra'ers
Of ,hl. paper. G G. BarhoomeW Of Ksska'sn'
Mich. says located Ia t.lis p'aee Arc sear'
a.o having formerly resided in Troy, y. y. Ny
friends thc1c. a. we'll as here. know tha. hare
b,ess a great sufferer from Chat the Ihysicars Of
Troy cailei
Bright's Disease of the Kidneys.
They frankly confessed that there vas no help
for me. As a last resort commenced The ne Of
Dr. David Kennedy's Fs9oriie Rcmcdy, made at
Roudout " y. you know. The result is little
short Of miracle. All the terrible symptoms Of
disease Of the kidneys are gone. Who would T.
grudgo the cost Of one dollar for such blessing,
or refuse this token Of gratitude Cor being perfect
" cured But my recovery was not more reInaT-
kable than that Of my son. who, when boy. fell
from fence. bruising bis les. which was follow
Cd by disease Of the bone. Large pieces were re-
moved by surgical operations from time 10 time.
His
Blood Was Impure
and the future to him was dark and gloomy, eS-
peetng 10 De helpless cripple for lie. Bu; help
came when least expected He was induced 20
try Dr. Kennesiys FavOrite Remedy. aud A. siirn
as ! aIn writing this grateful aczuog lcdgeincli
his leg Is healed up. lie now works Win me. 90
ing the work Of an able-hOdsed man, and hope
others who suffer from kidney or blood disorder
viii use
DIR. KENNEDYS FAT0RITE REMEDY.
PREPARED By
- r@.s-s Z---4., poraorsf \ n
81 per bottle Six for s.. BY all druggists.
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NOTICE.

Estate Of William Sevits. dec d., late of Brothers
valley Twp Somerset Co. Pa
Letters tesIainentaTy ON the shove estate having
been granted to the undersigned BY the proper
authority. notice Is hereby given 10 all persuns
indebted 10 said estate To make immediate pay
Tsent and those having claims against the same
will present them duly authenticated for settle
ment TO the undersigned on Saturday the 10Th
day ofAugust, 1889. at the late residence Of deed
A. NJ. SEViTS.
juneea Executor