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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-08-14
Harrison at Bar Harbor.

BAR HARBoR, August S.-President Harri-
son arrived here this evening. and was ac-
corded magnificent reception. The Presi-
dental party, with the addition of President
Lord, of the Boston and Maine Railroad /;
Lieutenant Governor Bracket and members
of the Governors staff and a corps of news
paper men, left Boston at nine O'Clock this
morning.
A large crowd witnessed the departure,
which was made to the accompaniment of a
salute by Battery A and the continued cheers
OF the crowd. At all the stations on the
route crowds also assembled. and the entbu-
siasm of the people was unbounded.
When the President arrived at Mount Des-
ert he was warmly greeted by Secretary
Blaine, who had come over on a special boat
from Bar Harbor The Presidential train
NJ train from Boston, and the boat, a special
one. had only few passengers besides the
notable ones. Messrs. Harri on and BlI'ne
walked upon the upper deck and stood at the
bOW iOOkllir AZ AAS DDdt, NiltIu ctdibcu ubOui
5 p. NJ. They were obliged to put on over
coats very soon. for chilly evening on the
wafer followed a warm day OH the land, but
they kept their place on deck ill the wharf
at Bar Harbor was reached.
Here every house was decoratedand thou
sands lined the streets and cheered enthusi-
as,ically as the President passed. The two
carriages which led the line turned in the
Stanwood grounds, and al the cottage the
President and Secretary Of State were receiv-
ed by Mrs. Blame, Mr.. Lodge, who, with
his wife, has been Mr.. Blsine's guest for a
day or two. and Mr.. Halford followed, and
Mr.. Walker Blaine brought up the rear.
This evening the President is dining quietly
with the Blaine family and resting after the
excitement of the Boston reception and the
trip Of to-day.
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Skeletons in a Cave.

DENVER, Col. Aug ia most remark
able story has reached here from Aspen,
Colorado, regarding an unexpected find in
one Of the principal mines in Aspen Noun
tains last Thursday night As the story
goes. the night shift in firing blast broke
into wonderful cave, which they proceeded
to explore. Going in few feet they found
the walls covered with crystalized lead
that glittered like diamonds The cave had
a descent Of about twenty degrees, and the
men found rooms and chambers grand be-
yond description. They had entered about
200 feet when they found flint axe. A
little further was a pool of fresh water and
a strong current of fresh air was felt. Fur
ther on the chamber was discovered covered
with a brownish muck that was sticky. The
man who was in the lead suddenly stopped
and said There sits boy" Sure enough
there sat a human form. His head was
resting on his knees and his arms were
drawn around his legs, Indian fashion. A
stone bowl and an axe were found beside
the figure. The body was well preserved
but in trying to lift il one arm broke Off
Other bodies in different attitudes were
found IN the chamber, but when disturbed
they crumbled. The discovery has raised
great excitement in Aspen, as the bodies DO
not seem to be those of Indians.
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He HoIas joe passenger TraIn.


MILWAUKEE, August S.-The Wisconsin
Central passenger train from Chicago, which
passed Chippewa Falls at four o'clock this
morning, was held up and robbed by sin
gle man, between Chippewa Falls and Abb
bottsford, half an hour before
AZ the named hour a man entered one of
the sleeping cars Of the train. commanded
the conductor and porter to throw up their
hands, and proceeded to go through them.
taking all they had. One passenger was also
robbed and shot or two fired. but no one
was hit The robber pulled the bell rope as
soon as he had compiled the robbery, and
when the train came to stop he jumped off
and escaped No attempt was made to fol-
low him The ball fred at the porter whiz-
ed within an inch of his face.
The man was described as having the ap-
pearance of woodsman. He wore sloueh
hat. and carried gun and big knife in his
belt. He entered the sleeper and drove the
porter TO one end Of the car. The porter did
some yelling 10 awake the passengers, where
upon the robber fred This put aquietus on
the porter, aud the robber got in his work.
He took from the conductor watch and $50,
a watch from the porter and from
passenger some money and watch. He
tackled another passenger, but the latter told
him the conductor had all of his money.
As a matter Of fact, however, the man had
$500 on his person.
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Tried to Give The president Scare,

BosToS, Aug.-one ofthe terms Of the Bos-
toDciiy Parcel Delivery Company was stopped
in the street on Wednesday by an unknown
man, who handed the driver a small parcel
directed to President Harrison. Hotel Ven
dome The driver was somewhat elated at
the prospect of having the opportunity Of
delivering parcel to the President, and took
it to the main office, No. 42 Somer ST., where
the superintendent, Edwin o. Fitch, direct
ed him to open it carefully. Several wrap
pings were removed. beneath which were
two pieces of thin board such as would be
used to protect photographs or glass from
injury. The man who was opening this
mysterious parcel was not in the most enyi-
able frameof mind all this time His mingled
emotions Of pleasure and anger. however.
when be had disclosed the entire mechanic
ism" Of the internal machine need not be
described. He found at the bottom of the
package only book, which bore the start
ling title dynamite Cartridge Between its
leaves was a card Of matches and nothing
more. The book was again wrapped up and
delivered to the clerk st the Hotel yendome.
and probably reached the President or his
private Secretary.
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GETTYSBURG.
What Soldiers Can Receive Free
Transportation to the Battlefield.

ApJUTAET GESEHALs OFFICE,
HARRISBURG, Pa.
Under the provisions of the Act approved
May s. 1889, authorizing the Adjalaut Cen
eral 10 iurnish transportation 10 Gettysburg
TO certain soldiers of the late war, upon the
occ ,sion of the dedication of the monu-
mn OF Pennsylvania organizations who
p rticipated in the battle of Gettysburg, the
following information is published for the
benefit of all interested
l. Honorably discharged soldiers now
resident in Pennsylvania. whose names, at
the da,e of the battle, were borne upon the
OILS Of any of the Pennsylvania organiz
ons named in paragraph of this circular.
are entitled 10 transportation from the rail-
road stations nearest to their respective
places of residence. by the shortest or most
convenient route to Gettysburg and return.
The transportation will allow the holder the
privilege Of remaining at Gettysburg not less
than one week. and of stopping off at any
station en- route Members of the Grand
Army of the Republic entitled as above,
who desire, can have their transportation
cover the period Of the Annual Eneamp-
n,ent. That is from September 5th to Sep
tember 10th.
The Pennsylvania organizations referred
to in the Act of May s. 1889, are the follow
ing, viz:
lst, 2nd, 5th, 9th, 9th 10th llth, 18th and
18th Regiments of the Pennsylvania Reserve
Corps.
Ilth, 23d. 26th, 9th, 2Sih, 10Th, 46th 10th
SD. seth. 57th. 6fst. cd, 63d, GSth G9,h,
list, I'D 7Sd, 7ith, 18th. sls;. SD, SD, Slth,
ssth, 90th, Dist. 93l, 95th, 96th, 0Sih, 90ih
le2d, i05th, lO6th, lO7th. lo9th. 10th, lllth,
Hath, II5th, 10th. llsth, 18th. l2lst, 18Th,
10th, list, l42d, 1851, l45th. I47Ih, i4sth,
I40th, 15Oth, l5lst. 153d. and 155th Regi-
ments of Infantry.
Ist, ID. Sd, 4th. 9th, sth, 10Th 18th. and
18th Regiments Of Calvary.
Batteries B. (Cooper's) "F," Rick
e,t's,l and G" tSpence's) lst Pennsylvania
Light Artillery Independent Batteries,
&C" (Thompson's) "E" (Knapps.l and
r. lHamptonsl Light Artillery Battery
III (Rank's) 81 Penna Heavy Artillery.
3. Soldiers Of the above organizations (l)
not honorably discharged, or % who were
mustered into service subsequent to the bat
tie, or (3) who are not now residents of
the State of Pennsylvania, are not entitled
to transportation.
/. Soldiers ofthe above mentioned organi-
zations who were honorably discharged be-
fore the date of said battle are not entitled TO
transportation. (Opinion Of Attorney Gen
eral, dated July %, iss9.)
3. Soldiers Of other commands than those
specified in paragraph two are not entitled
10 transportation. Therefore. soldiers of
other States and regular troops. even though
they participated in the battle and are now
resident in Pennsylvania, are not entitled.
Neither are men Of organi zations designated
as /" Emergency regiments OF companies so
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PaILsDKLrnIA. August Ie.-Dr. c. Els
worth Hewitt. of this city. has been expert
menting With ~fhe elixir for over a
week. with marked success. and to-day lie
experimcnted ON reporter who had been
affected with loss of sleep. The reporter
Ioosened his clothing and exposed his leff
breast The doctor filed a syringe with the
fluid and thrust It under the reporters skin.
For the moment the pain was acute. The
physician rubbed the spot vigorously TO
quicken circulation, and awaited the result.
After brief feeling of iaiBtness there came
an awakening OF circulation in every part OF
he body The pains departed within -
minutes, and in half an hour the reporter felt
like one who has arisen from healthy sleep.
An hour before the experiment be bad taken
car to ride two blocks. but now he was
ready 20 90 to work with rush, and 10 look
on the bright side OF things
Dr. Hewitt has had wonderful success in
treating an old man who was screly stricken
with rheumatism. The man was charity
patient at city ipfirmary, and did not
know that be was being treated with The
elixir. He has received seven injections
and, although three weeks ago he was very
feeble. is now decidedly strong. Another OF
Dr. Hewitt's eight patients is a packer in q
cigar factory who has been treated for catarrh.
He knew nothing OF The character Of the in
jec,ions, and in three doses has been trans
formed from liieIess young man into a
sprightly one.
Dr. Hewitt is modest young man, and
makes no clans to being the first to use the
elixir in this city. He is Of the opinion that
il will come into general use by physicians,
and that it is a marvellous tonic, the best and
most rapid yet known. He does not believe
that it will restore structural decay but
looks upon it as a stimulant which is
the most effective yet discovered. lie has
made no investigation as to the extent Of its
po.rer
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a Moonlight Romance


MAufn rmrkK. August i2---t'nc OF the
most romantic incidents that has ever oc-
carred in that most romantic Of spots. the
Switzerland Of America occurred ON Safur-
day night on ihe Switchhsck road. Mrs.
Theodore L. Mumford, wife Of the proprie-
tor Of the swifchhack, had announced and
made preparations for moonlight ride over
the novel road. and 25 or 80 guests had been
summoned 10 take the ride and enjoy a
spread at Summit Hill
The party was abou, starting on the home
ward Journey down the mountain side when
two gentlemen and lady approached Mr..
Munfuri and asked permission 10 reinrn
with them. Said one Of the gentlemen
s'Tlds introducing the blusiing womsn} is
my prospective bride. Aboutien years ago
we agreed that when We were married we
would have the knot tied on the Switchback.
We had a lovers quarrel. and went TO San
Francisco. About year ago We began cor
responding again. and last night We deter
mined to carry out our romantic intentions.
We were going to wait until tomorrow, but
what's the matter with our having il done by
moonlight Permit me 10 introduce you 10
my intended bride. Miss Nellie White, OF
New York City Ny nameis John T. Long
ley, aud l am at present residing in Phila-
delphia. Ny friend here is Justice of the
Peace, and his wife and family are at present
stopping at Maueh Chunk
The moonlight party througed about the
happy pair. and return was made TO the
banquet, where all hands enjoyed an ante
nuptial supper. Then all boarded the car
and the prospective bridegroom shouted +;
>. Now, let her 80" while The car was going
at the rate Of mile in thirty seconds, and
was making Us circuitous dash along the
edge of the precipice fair luna looked down
and smiled on the fastest marriage on re-
cord
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-08-14

TnE Republican State Convention that
assembled in Harrisburg on Wednesday
Of last week did its work speedily and
well. Henry X. Boyer, of Philadelphia
was nominated for State Treasurer with
out opposition by a unanimous vote. Mr..
Boyer is one Of the youngest men ever
nominated for an important Office in
Pennsylvania. He has served for years
in the House Of Representatives, AMI has
clear, pure, able record. He received
the very unusual compliment Of a nomi-
nation without opposition, and will un-
doubtedly be elected by an overwhelm-
ing majority.
The resolutions adopted by the con-
vention are somewhat verbose, but they
deal with all the live issues Of the day,
and especially emphasize the devotion of
the Republicans Of the State to the doc
trine Of Protection.
"The doctrines enunciated at Chicago
Sin 1850 by the National Republican par
sty, received the endorsement of the peo-
"pie at The polls in the following Novem-
''ber. Upon them the keystone State set
''the seal OF her approval by eighty thou
sand majority. With renewed empha-
isis we reafiirm these cardinal principles,
sand again submit them to the electors
"of Pennsylvania for their appreciation, -
Is the ringing challenge 70 the free trade
Democracy uttered in the first sentence
of the platform. BY this sign we will
conquer as We did in 1885. Pennsylva-
mia leads the van. 1t was on Pennsyl-
vania platform that the last great Nation
al battle was waged and won, and the
eyes Of the Nation are now fixed upon
Pennsylvania eagerly watching Der Re
publicans "press home this living issue"
and deal Democracy its death blow in
the State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-08-14

YESTERDAY, for the first time since 1861,
says the New York Mail and Express the
stars and stripes floated above battered
old Fort Sumter. The first white post of
the Grand Army OF the Republic in
south Carolina was formally mustered in
in the historic fort. The new organiza-
ton was fittingly named the Robert An
derson Post, after the gallant Union Off
Ger whe marched Out at the head of his
little garrison with all the honors Of war
on April IL, 1861 1t is to be hoped that
Robert Anderson Post will prove astrong
and useful unit in the Grand Army Of
the Republic-one that will tend TO
strengthen and perpetuate the loyalty OF
South Carolina to the government an /
the nation.
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A Fly Causes the Death of a Man
and Horse.

PuSxsurAwSEY. Pa August 12.-Moses
Elvich, a junk dealer, had team Of horses
and he thought great deal of them. He
had been engaged to haul a load Of furniture
for man vino was moving from Brookvilie
to this place 1t is hilly road and the
horses needed careful watching. While GO
ing down a steep hin Moses saw large fly
ON the neck of one of the horses. II annoy
ed the man as 1t did the horse, and the little
insect caused the death of the animal and
also OF Moses. Elvich, in leaning forward
to brush away the Ay, fell to the ground and
broke his neck. The horses took fright,
and running into the fence the one on
which the fly was sitting broke its leg and
had to be killed. Elvich was picked UP by
his father-in-law, who was following with
another load of household goods.
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entitled.
6. Transportation eannot be furnished for
relatives or aitrntlaiiss Of soldiers entitled to
transportation.
{. No provision has Teen made by The
State fn furnishing qaariers OF rations at
Gettysburg. 1t is suggested, however, that
inasmDch rs the Department Of Pennsylya-
nia, Grand Army 81 The Repa5lic, win be-in
camp upon the battlefield from September
7lh to 18th. mesnlsess OF the organization ar
range to be quartersd With tlseir respective
Posts, or, when their Posts DO not attend, TO
secure quarters under The regulations esiab-
iished by the Grand Army Of the Republic.
5. Blank applications for transportation
have been provided by the Adju,ant General
and can be obtained from the respective
Secretaries Of the several Rsgimenial and
Battery Associations. Whers il is inconyen-
lent to apply to these officers application
may be made to The undersigned al IIar-
risburg, Pa.
y II. HASTINGS,
kdiufant-G General.
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Death OF Judge cummln.

WILLIsMsPoEr Pa, August ll.-Afier an
illness lasting three weeks, Judge Cummin
died this morning at Cresson Springs, death
being caused by Brights disease. II has
been known for some time that he was
afflicted with kidney trouble, and this was
probably aggravated by the work done by
him while member of the Flood Relief
Commission. The remains were brought to
this place for interment this evening.
Hon. Hugh Hart Cummin was born at
Liverpool, Perry county, Pa, May %, 1871.
He was of Scotch-Irish ancestry. In the
days Of his boyhood he attended the village
school of his native place, in which he taught
afterwards while still mere youth. He re-
ceiyed academy training and studied assid-
iously at home In 1882 he came to Will
Transport. where he has resided continuously
up TO the present time He has contributed
largely in many ways TO the growth and
prosperity Of this city, and has been ac-
knowledged by all as one of our representa-
tive citizens. lie read law with the late
Hon. Geo. White and was admitted 10 the
bar in August, 1864. During the rebellion
he went to the front for time and, upon
his return home he went into partnership
with his preceptor, under the firm name of
White Il Cummin On the death Of Mr..
White in 1876, Mr. Cummin took up the
practice Of law for himself, and soon estab-
lished reputation as one of the ablest law
yers of the State. In 1873 he was elected
Judge of the bloomington district as the
peoples candidate. serving his full term Of
ten years on the bench with singular
ability. fairness and credit to himself Judge
Cummin married Charlotte the dlughter OF
John White, Esq, of Williamsport, on May
25, 1860. The only surviving son TO this
union is John White Cummin, who is now
in his Sophomore year at Harvard.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-08-14

THERE was but few Of the "old wheel
horses" of the party at the State Conven-
ton last week. II was young mems
convention and they did their work with
the vim and enthusiasm of young blood.
They didn't stop TO prove, or condense,
or mollify their expressions, but "blurted
right ont" the views and sentiments
with which they were overlooking. They
knew that a vast majority Of the voters
of this great Commonwealth are back Of
them, and they lust let go" and paid
glowing tributes TO the administration
and almost everything else within their
reach.
Just read the resolutions and YOU will
be ready to throw up your caps with the
youngsters. There is an earnestness, a
heartiness, a swing and rush in them
that stirs the blood. The same dash and
enthusiasm in the campaign will put our
majority up TO an hundred thousand.
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Shot Down by Moonshiners.

WHEELING, August 10.-James Hager,
Deputy United States Marshal. living in
Wyoming county and widely known for his
bravery in hunting down moonshiners, was
ambushed yesterday morning. He was
standing near bis barn door, when dozen
shots were fred at him from a clump of
bushes. He was wounded in two places and
ran. He received third shot as he entered
the door of his house Hager seized his gun
and opened FIRE, bat tell back dead. A des-
peraie gang Of moonshiEers live in that SEQ
ton. and they had sworn 10 take Hager's
LIE
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Reign of Terror in South caroIIn a.

CHARLESTON, August S.-The Mellow YER
dict seems to be bearing its Legitimate fruits
and the niinble pistol is once more at work
in the Palmetto State. There have been a
dozen or more shooting and cutting affairs
in the State within the past week. Only the
fatal encounters have been reported by the
Associated Press. The latest case occurred
in I-aurens county yesterday, when o. w.
I.ansford, prominent citizen, shot and kill
ed Barrett Langston Both men were white.
Langstons has been declared, and both fam
lilies are now on the warpath. In Ramberg
there IS also vendetta on, between the
Prices and Siewaris, growing ont of a Gaming
and shooting affray that occurred several
days ago. In Charleston the colored man
and brother is following clos .ly in the foo!
steps of the white brother, and is using the
shotgun, pistol and razor with deadly effect
There have been no less than five or six
shooting and cutting encounters here within
the past three days.
The Ners and Courier viii say editorially
tomorrow The State is smeared with
blood, from the seaboard 10 the mountains,
and there is no telling whom the next shot
will strike. What are we going to do about
it? We need not try 10 disguise the fact
that the administration Of justice has fallen
into state of innoccuous desueiude. The
press and the pulpit should speak out, now
and all the time, against the violation Of the
law and should denounce every miscarriage
of Justice as blot npon civilization and AN
outra se upon humanity"
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Il was the Clark.s EauIt.
y. II. lIAsrINGs
ta;,+o,+-C;.narai

HARBIsBURs, Aug. I3.--When the resolu-
ton creating a commission to prepare new
revenue act was introduced into the House
it was amended so as 10 create an additional
member Of the commission 10 represent the
wage workers After the Senate coneurred
the resolution was ordered transcribed, and
vent to the Governor. The transcribing
officer Of the Senate who attended to this
duty was TRANSFERRING Clerk Kilrow bnt in
making his copy he forgot to put in the
amendment, s1d nobody noticed it until
Secretary Stone made the discovery, 4 couple
Of weeks ago.
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ONE Of the incongruities of the civil
service examinations Is the rule that, II
any one passes the examination and is
not certified for an appointment within
two years, they must pass another exam
ination before they are eligible for an
appointment Why should 4 second ez-
animation be required of those who once
pass and are not appointed, any more
than it should be required Of those who
pass and receive an appointment?
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sullivan to be Tried To-day.

NEw ORLEANS, Aug. l2.-John l.. Sullivan
left Christian Pass Saturday morning for
Lookout, where he spent the day. He took
the early train for this city in company with
Bud Renaud and Matt Clune, and upon ar
rival was driven up town where he remained
during the day Later he took train for
Purvis, arriving there about o'clock. Matt
Clnne. Bud Remand and several others ac-
companied Sullivan to pGrvis, where 4
special term of court opens to-day to try the
pugilist. John Fitzpatrick will also go up
to-day to stand trial for refereeing the fight.
Sheriff Cowart has already drawn the grand
and petit jurors, so there will be no delay in
the trial. The accused feel somewhat dis
concerted. as the law prescribes fine or i'm
prisonment or both, at the discr, ton of the
court.