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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24
The Fatal Kerosene.

Lewiston, Pa, July Is-A very sad and
h ,rrible accident occurred last evening near
Maitland, this county. which resulted in the
death of three little children this morning
Michael Slime, the father, was busy in the
harvest field some distance away from the
house Mrs Slime, the mother, was coniin-
ei to her bed by illness in a room adjoining
the kitchen. She instructed her o year old
daughter to make fire in the kitchen stove
preparatory to getting supper. The girls
two sisters, aged and years respectively,
were with her. The fire was stubborn and
did not burn as rapidly as was desired and
the eldest girl procured a coal oil can and
poured some of the contents on the simmer
ing fire, while the other little ones stood
close by to witness the results IL immedia-
tely ignited and exploded the can
The flames and oil spread all over the three
children, when panic among them ensued.
The mother was horror stricken and
while too sick TO leave her bed, yet she went
to their rescue Notwithstanding, and amer
putting the fire out she rang the dinner bell
and called the workmen in. but then the
children were so horribly burned that all
medical skill could do was to alleviate the
pain until death ended their suffsrings this
morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24
Daring Gounterfeiter Captured in
Ohio.

DAYTox, July Is. United States Secret
Service men captured s2l, 900 in counterfeit
money here to-day and had a pistol duel
with James Gnyon. counterfei;er, resulting
in Guyson's escape and Detective Dsnelo
receiving wound in the head
Nelson briggs keeps the United States
Hotel, road house near the Soldiers Home
About Is years ago briggs aud Guyon were
members of gang of counterfeiters in Hi
nois briggs was arrested and served IL
years at Joliet. Guyon escaped, carrying
with him counterfeit plates and $4,000 in
bogus greenoacks This money never made
its appearance till last February. Chief
Bell. of the Secret Service. came here in
March and made Driggs's acquaintance, pre-
tending 10 be McWilliams, of Hartford.
Conn. A short time ago Bell broached the
subject of counterfeit money to briggs, who
offered to get $4,000 counterfeit for him.
Bell then summoned Detective Denello 10
assist him. briggs went TO Cincinnati to get
the stuff, but returned with only $4,000
saying Guyon would come last night with
the balance. Guyon came and briggs de-
livered $2l 900 of the bogus money 10 Bell
receiving in return what purperted TO be
81 900 in good money but which was really
only 5000. Driggs was then placed under
arrest and guarded in his room.
This morning an attempt was made to
capture Guyon. who was supposed TO be con-
eealed on Briggs premises. Bell, who was
reinforced by five more secret service officers
posted his men, three of them at the edge of
wooded lot adjoining the house, with in
structions to close in at signal. Guyon. it
proved, was hid in some underbrush, and
when the officers closed in he passed unob
served between them. But he had not gone
far when they saw him and opened fire on
him. Guyon lodged behind tree and re-
turned the fire, putting a bullet through
Donello's right ear and giancing over his
scalp. Guyon then took to his heels and
was soon lost to sight The officers are
securing the country in search of him. One
of the officers claims TO have wounded
Guyon during the pistol battle.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

TnK Conventions that are now laboring
70 form Constitutions for four new States.
are being flooded with petitions and
propositions regarding the work they
have in hand. If the suggestions Of all
the cranks who volunteer advice were
listened 10, the supreme law of those in
coming States would be fearfully and
wonderfully made. The two most inter
esting propositions with which the Con-
ventions viii struggle, are that in North
Dakota to DO away with the Senate, and
have g single-branched Legislature, and
one hroached in Washington to do away
with the Grand Jury system. II these
two new departures DE adopted the ex-
pertinent will be watched with much in
terest, as neither have yet been tried in
any Of onr States. Stirring IN the face
the proposition 10 reSnoye the Grand Jury
system is the 9th Article Of the United
States Constitution, which provides that
no person shall be held to answer for
capital or otherwise infamous crime
unless on prcsentment or indictment of
a Grand Jury" How this provision Of
the Supreme law ofthe whole land is to be
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24
Four Lievs for a Watch.

LINCOLN, NEB',, July 1s.-Four men lost
their lives in this city under peculiar cir
cumstances yesterday afternoon. A watch
was dropped in cesspool and the men were
endeavoring to recover it. They dug large
hole in the side of the pool and one man
stood on ladder above the water, and
made an opening into the pool. The foul
air and gas rushed out and overcame him
and he fell into the water. A friend went
TO his assistance and was likewise overcome
One by one seven men fell into the water,
which by this time was full of muck and
slime from the vault. Three men were res
cued, some bY men who afterwards perished
in attempting to save Others.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24
Shot for a White Mask.

BIRNISsHAM, ALA, July -POstmss sster
Gray, at Cain, Lamar county, was shot and
killed yesterday by man who escaped.
Gray lived an hour, and gave the following
account Of the affair: A few days ago
package came to the Office addressed Cain
No person living there bears that name, so he
returned it to the sender A man named
Burrows called for the package yesterday,
and being told it had been returned. asked
Gray if he had seen the contents. Gray said
yes, upon which Burrow shot him and
threatened TO shoot Mrs Gray and her sis
ter" Gray said the package had come to the
Office partly open, and he could not helps
ing that it contained white mask.
Gray also said Burrows was the same
Rube Burrows, the Arkansas train robber,
who escaped from the officers at Montgum-
cry, Ala, a year or so ago. the time his
brother Jim was caught and carried back to
Arkansas.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24
Mcouade Goes Free.

BALLsroN, n. Y, July 19.-Arthur il
McQlade was one Of the Board of Alder
men of New York City in 1854, members of
which including MeQuade, were indicated in
1888 for alleged bribery in connection with
the Broadway Railroad franchise. McQuaie
was convicted in New York. and was for
months confined in Sing Sing. His counse
secured new trial by due processes of law.
and ths case was removes to this county for
trial.
The case was submitted 10 the jury to-
night at O'Clock, and at P NJ verdict
of 'innocent' was rendered McQ lade is
now free. 1t is the first acquittal in the
famous so-called doodle cases"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24
Makes Cattle Crazy.

RED BANK, y. j., July 1S.-The buffalo fly
has appeared in Monmouth county, and the
farmers have lost many head of cattle by it..
The ily is small and of black color. It's
method OF attack is for the female fly to
bore into the flesh at the base of the horns
and deposit her eggs, and when the grub
matches it peneirates the head at the base of
the horns and also works through the
horns.
The animal thus afflicted shakes its head
and attempts TO scratch the top of It's head
with its hind hoofs. While the grub is grow
ing the animal becomes crazy and butts its
head against fences which results oflentimes
in the breaking off of its horns There is no
clre for the animal after the fly has once de-
posted its eggs. The most effective way to
keep the flies Off the cattle is TO daub the
base of the horns with wood or coal tar.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24
Harrison tiears a sermo ..

DEER PARK. Md. July FL President
Harrison heard q sermon to-day by the Rev.
f. d. Meade. Episcopalian, on the duties Of
business men as Christians. A passing ref
erence to politics by the preacher was to the
effect that the employment Of improper
agencies in public affairs to connteract SINH
lar agencies was never justifable. The
President and his fasher-in-law, DR.. Scott,
remained after services aud partook of CO M
munion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

THE most healthy sign that we have
lately noted from the South, is the fact
that a grand jury in Western Tennessee
has found indictments against one hun
dred and fifty persons for crimes against
the election laws. Tampering with the
ballot is flagrant crime throughout the
South, and it is high time to call halt
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

HoN. r. q. HoRR was offered and de-
clined the consulship at Valparaiso, and
now the Democrats are lost in wonder.
No Democrat was ever known to do such
a thing. During Cleyelsnd's administra-
tion the churchyari yawned. and long
buried and forgotten eorpses wrangled
for positions
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24
Cannot Get a Candidate.

AUsnuRY PARK, n. J. -19-Prohi-
bitionists of the State met in Convention
here to-day, but they did not nominate q
candidate for Governor. They adjourned
oyer until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
1t is quietly whispered about tonight that
they cannot get anyone possessing the re-
quisite degree of strength or prominence TO
accept the honor. The leaders have been
trying to settle the matter, but they can
NOT
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

THE free trade journals throughout the
country are demanding that the coming
campaign in Ohio be made on the issue
of tariff reform" In this we most hear
tily agree with our Democratic brethren.
BY all means let us have a square, stand
up fight--Pretection vs.. Free Trade-and
then just watch the Buckeye" Repub-
licans wipe up the ground with the free
traders
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

THE Chicago papers announce a great
shortage in the wheat crop Of Dakota,
placing it at 100000 bushels below the
usual yield. Remembering that wheat is
the foothold Of the Chicago gambler, We
accept this report with several large
grains of allowance.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

Tue important information that Mr..
Cleveland has gone on another fishing
expedition has been duly telegraphed all
over the land. Well, what Of it? 1t is a
pretty general custom that when man
has nothing else TO do, he goes fishing
Was it Franklin, or some other philoso-
pher, who described the sport as
" rod and line, with worm at one END
and fool at the other -?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24
Destruction Wrought by Texas
Floods.

COLUMBUS. TEX, July 1s.-It has been
raining here for three weeks, and The Colo
RADIO river is thirty -one feet high aud still
rising. Several lives are known to bave
been lost. including two men drowned while
crossing the Dry Frio on Saturday. The
damage to the cotton crop in this county is
estimated at 100000 and similarly alarming
reports come from the neighborhood Of
Uyalde.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

TEE civil service rules are now extend
ed over thirty thousand employees Of the
United States Government. Applicants
for positions have To pass the ordeal Of
an examination, aud procure places on
their own merits, and not through recon-
rnendafions-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

DEMocRsTIc journalists are putting in
their time during these warm days writ
ing " sircastic paragraphs about Baby
Mckee and Prince Russell Harrison.
Ne better evidence can be given of the
straits they are driven to than this ex-
hibition Of petty malice. A sucking
bottle " should at once be furnished each
Of these nurseling scribes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

Tue papers are daily filed with re-
ports of English capitalists buying up
our mills and factories. flour people are
as ground down, tariff ridden" and inn
poverished by the present protective sys-
TEN MS our Democratic brethren allege,
how comes it that free trade EpgIishmen
are investing millions ofdollars in Amer
icaR enterprRes?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

TIE Democratic papers that 50 delight
edly pointed out the strike at Carnegie's
works as evidence Of the failure Of the
tariff, will be saddened 10 know that
the strike is or that the men are again
at work, and, according to their ethics,
the tariff is saved.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24
A Woman Tarred and Feathered.

HARTFORD CRY, Ind. July is.--A mob of
one hundred men. with black masks over
their faces. attacked the house of Nancy
Vincent notorious resort at Montpelier,
this county, Tuesday night One male in
mate was whipped with switches. The other
inmates escaped. The Vincent woman was
tsrred and feathered and the house and
furniture were demolished. The occupants
fed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

IF the Governor Of Mississippi had put
forth half the energy he is now exhibit
ing to arrest and punish the sluggers that
lately invaded that State, to secure Amer
lean citizens the right to vote without
being shot down, We would have more
faith in his determination to enforce the
law
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

THE decidedly acrid way in which the
free trade journals Of the democracy con-
stantly allude to Hon. Samuel j. Randall,
is not exactly calculated to impress the
casual observer with the idea that the
two wings Of the party will soon flap
t~,afborvp
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24
Important Question Involved In
Franklin County.

CHAaBrRsBuRc, July 1.-THE suit which
was begun some time ago by ex-Sheriff
Kurtz against Franklin county, to recover
$4,000 claimed TO be due him for boarding
prisoners and tramps during his term, was
discontinued to day by the Sherifs counsel.
1t is understood that the suit Will be renew
ed in other form in a few days The ques-
ton involved is an important one. At the
time kurtz was elected the amount paid by
the county for boarding prisoners was fixed
by special act of the Legislature applicable
TO this county. This special act was repeal
ed during his term, and the amount allowed
for boarding decreased by the court from
forty cents day to twenty-five cents day
The counsel for the sheriff claim that the
repeating act was unconstitutional, so far as
it was applied to him, since the fees and
emoluments of an officer can not be either
increased or diminished during the term for
which he was elected.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

We have daily announcements from
Democratic journals that Blaine is go
ing to resign Why don't some of the
Democratic hold-over officials set the ex-
ample. and show him how to do it?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

SULLIVAN AxD KmRAIS have shown
themselves to be the best long-distance
sprinters in the country. Both have done
some tall running across half-dozen States
since they LEFT New Orleans.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24
Dynamite Explosion

A terrible accident happened on the Bar.
ley farm, in Bloomfield Township Bedford
County, on Tuesday. The Bedford Develop
ment Company has been prospecting for min .
erals on the farm. and found 1t necessary to
do considerable blasting. A man named
Smith, of Emlenton, Pa. and j. b. Hare,
of West Elizabeth, undertook TO put off a
blast with dynamite. There was a prema-
ture discharge, and Smith was literally
blown to pieces. Hare was hurled dis
tance of twenty-five feet, but strang to say,
was not seriously hurt.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

avoided or overcome re are curious to be
informed. We see nothing 20 be gained
bv either innovation. except on the score
of economy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

THr Nashville Amcrican says " You
can't make soup cut Of Republican plat-
forms" This is a self-evident fact, as
the whole country knows the Democrat
ic Marty is q in the sonp.n
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24
Gov. Lowry Backs Down.

NEW YORK, July 1s.-Detective Norris,
of Ohio, finding that no arrests on account
of the Sullivan-Kilrain fight could be made
here without requisition, notified Cover
nor Lowry TO that effect, and has received
instructions to return home and await the
action of the Grand Jury, after which what
ever requisitions are needed will be issued.
William Muldoon went to Nong Branch
to-day.
New ORLEANS, July 14-At Purvis, Miss,
to-day, referee Fitzpatrick, Bud Renaud, c.
B. Rich and others connected with the
Sullivan Kilrain fight were admitted to bail.
to appear at the next term of court. The
next regular term is in December, but a
special term may be held in August.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

THE green postage stamp Is said % be
poisonous. and i. has been decided TO
substitute a red one in place Of IT. Has
any one.ever been poisoned by licking
green postage s;amp2
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

u ,
All Flour contained In uaot.s.
eniar = i.ailie- !. male from tAer, s.
.f,s. ~ wy i-i,ii'iis fll.stu-~ e.
IianeapDli' MINI. and
PiLLssCRYs
BEST xxx
GiNSEsIolls. y,v~
These milisaFe three IN n.Ir,ba-
1850 BARRELS PER DAY 10
ONEk 6seop01 BARRprs---
To feed these mills requires Is so..
WHEAT annuity. our PuIm.r,. a
has tnf. largest capacity oi sre
world. consuming eFer 81 =
oi wheat per DAY. lt 4 .r,.-
VIII tiit N---i iuae IHrr, tl-4
q the n1iiling tnid- -.F1
Pense Lls been sfe-.f
insure perfection r. ~
details. and it i ,i.
most pefitrr AMI
Nta NNlA on
the globe
We guarantee our Pilshr~v.s D..
Cheapest Flour made iH the rri--s Pei
Ing all is qualities iu.8 aer6-r,' 'ss
from 20 to 90 pounds more t-..f z 6
rel than ti0u- made from Me- " =, .s !.
requires more moisture in ~ .ea
the bread viii keep sua.t ~ 3 6
Tor several days. itissl.o-l
nutritious ard healthy & d.
soluteiy pure, nolhing ~. =. a.
choicest bard Spring Wb.,,t
ing used Ia is manuf.e---
Minnesota and Ir.t
Wheat has The ia-g...
proportion of rigt.-
and phCsphaies M
any grown iu
This country, and by orr frnr-a-..s
Process we extract from ihe eh-.- j..
ti0us qualities iEstesd af isfr.~- Il .l s'
the inferior grades OF lanr. "a. i.---
der the old process ~ mrl-.
same time tbs iiourWin rrt...s 2.
est. hghtest loaf % bread ir 49,
being at once tie bcsr -.
and cheapest dour ;q- e--,
used. Sold only hy
JOSIAH KELLER, SOM.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24
EXECUToR's NOTICE

Estate Of John Hicks. deed. late Of so,l,s-
ough, Somerset county, ia,
Letters testamentary on thcahoye e. .ale =
been granted 70 the undersigned by ue 2
authority, notice j. hereby gwen ioa- e
indebted 10 said estate % make imnea-
menf, and those having claims gains -'
viii present them duly authenicli.d r i
meut % the uuderSig ned. az hi, otoe p -
Borough, on Thursday, August !. ~. --
LARCE " Hi-t'
jun26. E1e
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HORNE & Ward.
a FIFTH AVE. PITTSBURGH PA
EsTRAY NOTICE

FlFoi nj NUIILE.
Came trespassng on the premises Of Michael
foSle, Of southampton TOWNSHIP Somerset Co.
Pa. four stray catlle. three steers ami one heifr
One Is dark roam. snd three are white and red
spotted supposed TO be two years old, having
bell on no marks. The owner Is requested to
cpine forward and prove property and pay char
ges- Others ise they viii be disposed OF accord
ing to law
II. L. MARTZ, Township Clerk.
GLADEESs PA Jgliv l6 1SS7
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24

DlTTSBURG FEMALE COL
Schools uf ElUcution and Fine Arts PM corrs-
IS 0i study leading TO graduation In each Also.
special COURSES OF study Central. Healthful Yi
teacherS. superior home com forfS and care for
voting ladies' Thirtyffth year op.ns sept l0sh.
Rates moderate Send for catalogue aud f.ili in
formation 10 the President
REV. A. Il. NORCROSS president.
JniS,Sm- Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24
NOTICE.

Estate OF Herbert Nicodemus. late o. Somerset
Twn-. Somerset Co Pa decd
Letters testamentary having been issued 70
the undersigned BY the proper authority In The
above estate, notice i hereby given % all
parties indebted 20 said estate 10 make imfnedi-
ale pay ment. and al parties having claims against
said estate 70 present them to the Administrator
duly authenticated for settlement at the late resi-
dence Of the deceased on or before saturday he
3lst day Of August. lSsg
Z. W. BIRsEcKER. CYYUS NJ SHAVER
Attorney. RxecutOr.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24
Physicians Residence and 2,
FOR SALE.

Intending to quit the practice OF Ned.a-.
10 move away, ] offer for sale my houas
in StOyestOwn, Somerset Cuunfv. ra
them NV good will. Also several rie1. d
lying just outside q said i0Wu. wiica q
with the house OF separately
The house is IN excellent rarl.r a1l q
painted il contains ten rooms auta llr.s.
besideS many large closets and cap hoa.s
der the wheie house is d cellar ir Whieh =
ever freezes. On the same lGt "a Was1.hll
bGke-oven, large eisteru. q smoss18-s
other buildings. Flagstone walks da
the length and breadth Of the garden q
the back door is one % the bs,t ut.
county. Fine shade trees ln frut af DE-
and the garden filed with lie cl0lcel g.
all kinds
The house aud lot are tn Gre ltf Isr
town on a corner on Main stress gll1
alley, or ruther street. on one side ana q
rear Acrnss this alley At The r.a- q al @
and on IL a large stable with room af
horses and four cows also q large clrril ll
etc. This orchard is filed wish fruit -ale
choicest kinds and is very productive
will sell with the house.
There are about - acres Of land Just q
OF the borough limits for cultivation and Z
ture
The purchaser viii get a property p1ogas
all those things with which a man s--
himself In his permanent home
For terms cali On Or adaress,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-24
An Attack of Gravel.
1.r 1raa,ulr su,rralne orA lA0r AT so~sow

rHr TERRIBLE sUFfralse or LADY AT so"'How
sHr MAS CURED.
There is nothing now enjoy that do not owe
to having used DR.. David Kennedy's FavOrite
Remedy, made at Rondout, y. Y. Ny troubles,
from which never expected 10 recover, began in
my kidneys. First there were pains in my back
was feverish, with no appetite. and could not
sleep was compelled to use cane, and finally
got so weak that could Ii It stand alone. The
distress in my back was terrible. 1 was burning
up with fever. or constantly shivering as Of
cold. My physicians said
HAD BRIGHTS DISEASE.
After had been III about two years, had an
attack Of fGnvel. When this IN tde its appearance
my physician gave me up. and expected to die.
Four doctors attended me, the best in the conn
try. and yet grew worse. Six years ago last
june, how well / remember the time saw DIR.
Kennedv's FavOrite Kennedy advertised in our
paper After using one bottle l threw away my
cane and wentto Sew York on visit, ami three
bottles cured me. ! have never had return of
Gravel nor Of the pains or weakness in the back
and though am over 50 years of age l am
NOW VIGOROUS AND STRONG
as | was in my prime doall my own work and
rarely know what it is to be tired. | keep the
medicine n the house anG give it to my grand
children, and recommend It wherever | can
What physicians and all the various remedies
had taken could not do, DIR. KeQnedy's Favorite
Remedy did-it stayed the diaeese and made me
a strong. vigorous woman.-Mrs. Emeline Miz-
ner Burr Hill, Ohio.
DR.. KENNEDY'S FL VORITE REMEDY.
PREPARED BY
DR.. David Kennedy, Rondout, n. Y.
81 per bottle. Six for So By all druggists