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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18
Northampton institute.

The Northampton Institute convened at
the Southampton school house on Saturday
of last week. The meeting was called to
order by the President, Henry Baunan, af-
ter which the following program was dispos-
ed of:
Song, !" Help it On" Reading and ap-
proval OF minutes of last meeting Inaugu-
raj address, by the President Recitation,
Mintie Stoner. Impromptu speeches, John
Vogel, G. H. Bauman. Essay, Clara Stief
Question for debate Re,oived, That the
verdict Of the jury in all murder trials should
be final. Affirmative. John Vogel, G.. H.
Baumar. L. f. Lancaster Negative, L. H.
Broadwater, l.. S. Keim, Win Poorbaugh.
The judges decided the question in the affir-
native Referred question, How would
you prevent whispering in the school room ?
Opened 6y John Vogel, followed by Z. A.
Shulrz. L. S. Keim, G. H. Broadwater, L. H.
Broadwater, and will Poorbaugh Recita-
tion, Susan Poorbaugh The President then
appointed 4. II. Shultz, L. H. Broadw ater
and l., s. Keim a corumiitee on program,
and they reported the following for the next
meeting;
Recitation, Virdie Lancaster Declarna-
tion, Chas. Bittner; Impromptu speech. c.
C. Heckle Select reading, L. H. Broadwa-
ter. Referred question, /" What is your
method of teaching history L. s. Lancas-
ter. Essay, VIM. Bauman Question for
debate, Resoired, That the mental faculties
Of male and female are equal. Affirmative,
G. H. Bauman, John Vogel, L. s. Keim.
Negative, G. c. Heckle, Benz. f. Bittner. L.
r. Lancaster. Song. by Misses Annie Boy
er and Verde Lancaster Address, by q
stranger General discussions.
Institute then adjourned.
JoHS P. VoGEL,
Corr, sDoutliDO Secretary
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:. 3. ooweN kILLs AIMsELF.
The Ex-President Of the Heading
Railroad Puts a Bullet IN MS
Brain.


w.sTtxerosl ID. C.. December is--Frank-
lin B. Gowen. prominent lawyer Of Phila-
aulphia and formerly president Of the Phl'a-
delphia and Beading railroad company, was
eoupd dead in worn1ley's hotel this afler-
noon with a bullet wound in his head ara
pistol by his side. He had nndoaotedly
committed suicide. Mr.. Gowen came TO
washington on Monday last to conduct the
aaorge Rice case against Southwestern rail-
,oads before the interstate commerce CON-
mission. and on Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday appeared as Mr.. Rice's attorney IN
those cases. Mr. Gowen bad NOT been
noticed about the hotel since yesterday after
noon, when be retired 20 his room Tbs
morning the maid discovered that bis door
xas locked and later in the day after max
ing several unsuccessful attempts 10 get in
his room, but finding the door still locked,
reported the fact to the Office about CLOCK
The clerk then secured step-ladoer, and
looking over the trnnsom saw Mr.. Gowen
living on the floor with pistol by his side.
When the door was opened, Mr.. Gowen was
found 10 be dead. II is thought that be com
mitted suicide early this morning. The po-
lice authorities being notified Immediately,
took charge of the remains, and notified the
friends aud relatives Of Mr.. Gowen IN Phiia-
delphia. of his death The body was taken
to the morgue-
Officer Cross, who was called to Wcrm-
,ev's to force the door Of Mr.. Gowen's room,
made the following report About O'Clock
I was sent for to come to Wormley's, and
went to room No. =. occupied by Franklin
B. Gowen, Of Philadelphia, Pa, and found
the door locked on the inside. and on open
ing the door, found Mr. Gowen lying on the
floor. dead. with bullet bole in the right
side Of his head.
All the property found at the hotel. oe-
longing TO Mr.. Gowen, was taken to the
station house and examined A bundle Of
soiled shirts. handkerchief. etc, was among
them. They were neatly rolled up and tied
with a string. Upon being opened at the
station. a box of 3S-caliber Smith a. Messon
cartridges was found. The box was new
and but five Of the cartridges had been tax
en- out. Besides the clothing there was a TN
box. such as is used by lawyers, containing
papers and some interstate commerce
pamphlets and a blue baise bag. A hasty
look through the papers failed to develop
anything that would throw light upon The
cause of the suicide. The revolver used by
Mr.. Goyen, was a fine 3s-calibre, pearl han
died weapon The barrel and handle were
smeared with blood.
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RoastIng : Neero AlIve.


wHEEtISe, W. Va, Dec. 9.-This afier-
noon the police were notified that colored
man was lying in Hunts barber shop on
Chapline street sufIsring from very severe
burns. An examination showed the man
was james Robinson Of Elmira, n. Y, His
breast. abdomen and side were literally fried
and smeIIed like a piece Of broilsd beefsteak,
and physician who was called pronounced
his injuries of dangerous character. Rob
inson went into the shop on Tuesday night
and went TO sleep in chair.
About O'Clock Wednesday morning a
gang Of loafers who hang about the place
poured quart of alcohol over the sleeping
mans clething and set fire to him. In q
moment the hardly-conscious dnrkey WIS
enveloped in mass OF flames, which for a
time resisted all efforts of several men TO ex-
tinguisb. Tonight warrants were issued
for one Greene, Buck Tyler, Frank Thomp-
son and John Proctor. charging them with
the crime They will be held to await the
result Of the injuries.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18

/ The first OF q series Of local institutes com.
| prising the townships OF Conemaugli, Paint
and Ole. convened in the school bnilding
at DayidssilIe. Pa. Nov. %. 1850.
The organization was effected by eleciing
NJ. Thomas as chairman. 5. A. Fox a. vice
chairman. David Berkty as secretary, and
S. G. Shelter as query Manager Afier q
song BY the choir very instructive and in
terestieg program was carried out. headed
By the subject, "fhe Preparation opened
by s. II. Fox A recitation by }. ]. Stahl,
followed BY s. O. Shelter. giving a very in
fersnting class drill IN 'Decimsls" A song
by the choir followed this drill. The sub
ject, Moral Training in the Public Schools, ,
was presented BY H. A. Walker, which clos
ed Friday evening session.
Tie work of the morning session was
opened with song by the choir, followed
by the rendition Of the following program: {:
s. ID. Yoder presenting the subject Mental
Arithmetic David Berkey recited The
Song of the Camp" folloSei by How to
secure the attention In class" BY w. A.
Weaver Music in the common schools"
by e. l. swank. Song by the choir, and
Language by Superintendent Berkey, clos
ed the forenoon session.
The afternoon session was opened by Ira
Baer presenting the subject. The Import
ance of Physiology" followed with music
by the choir, Edward Border presented the
subject Visits by Directors and Patrons"
Superintendent Berkey addressed the insti-
tute on Reforms in Teaching ]. A.
Thomas recited "The Last Man" followed
by class drill in grammar by II. d. Nau-
gle. Sidney HolsoppIe recited the Deserted
Village Prof s, d. Elrick, principal of the
Berlin schools, presented the subject RE
wards and Penmanship A song by the
choir closed the work Of the afternoon ses-
sion.
Saturday evening session was opened with
a song by the choir, after which the subject
How to Teach orthography." was opened
by II. d. Nangle. NJ. Thomas gave talk
on Our Schools and Others" in which he
compared the schools of Ozark, Mo-, and
Others, to those of Conemaugh township.
Music by the choir, followed by an Grafton
by David Berkey Song by Allen Yoder.
Prof Eirick made the closing remarks.
All the questions were open for discussion
Queries were read and discussed at intervals
during the sessions. All teachers and ex-
teachers. whether of these townships or
elsewhere, we're admitted as members of the
institute Prof, Marsden and Prof Gastiger,
of Johnstown, were present at the day ses-
sion. The institute adjourned to meet at the
call Of the committee on program.
Gp,.prr.,x.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18
A Crazy Lovers Crimes.


ST. Lours, Dec. Casper Clispy was a
mschinist, twenty-five years old, and loved
Mary Anson, aged twenty two, daughter
Of John Arson, also a machinist and CO.
worker of Clispy's in the Missouri Pacific
Railroad shop. Clipsy was aconfrmed OPT
um eater and Anson had forbidden his Wis
iting his daughter. A few minutes before
o'clock this morning CIispy went to Ansons
house, on Hickory street
The family was at breakfast. Some angry
words passed between the men, when Clispy
drew revolver and fired at Anson inHict-
ing mortal wound. BE then shot his sweet
heart, Mary, and her younger sister, Agnes,
fatally wounding the former and seriously
injuring the latter All fell to the floor, and
while they lay there bleeding the distracted
murderer placed his pistol to his own head
and blew his brains out, dying in half an
hour. His body was taken to the morgue
and physicians called to attend the wound
ed Ansons
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18

THE Press. New York.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18

TnE Republican majority in the House
OF Representatives is small, but if its
members keep constantly in mind the
fact that they were sent TO Washington
for the exclusive purpose Of attending to
the public business, it will be sufficient.
The Democratic minority is sure to be
active and vigilant. and il will not be well
for Republican Representatives to be
caught mapping. or to devote too much
time to the consideration Of their own
nrivate affairs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18

sKEoR CASTELAR,, the eminent Spanish
orator and statesman, says-"If there is
any one thing believe with all my heart
it il that before fifty years Europe will
be Republican from end TO end, and /
believe the change will be brought about
without the horrors of war, as easily as
il has Just been brought about in Brazil,
as naturally as a man lays aside one coat
and puts on another, because he likes the
other better"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18

TITusvIIbk, Dec. l5.-Three separate Ely-
ceriBe magazines blew up this morning at
North Clarendon, about seven miles shove
Warren, Pa. Theamount Of glycerine ex-
ploded was over ten tons. The nagazines
were owned by the Rock Glycerine Compa-
ny. john Kuhn and a Mr.. Mckay The ex-
plosiou ses fire 10 two 25.ooc barrel tanks
full Of oil belonging 70 the National Transit
Company. They are stiIl burning and will
be total losses
Several oil derricks and small wooden
tanks were also burned. No one, 50 far as
can be learned, was injured. Nearly every
windcw In Clarendon vas broken. and much
damage was done to surrounding property.
No cause Is assigned for the accidens. The
loss is estimated a. 100000 Oil men claim
it 10 be the greatest explosions Of the kind in
the history OF the oil region.
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A Million Acres.


The great sisseton Reservation, in South
Dakota, containing nearly one million acres
Of land, is to be thrown open for settlement.
The Indians held a special council on
Thursday and. amid much excitement, yo-
ted, l47 20 Ill, TO sell their lands at S. an
acre.
The Government agrees to pay annuities
ofs3G0,0o0 al once, with a bonus of $1,000,
for twelve years. and ratiies bill of $1,000
for right of way against the Chicago Mil
waukee. and 81. Paul Road.
Every resident Indian, regardless Of sex or
age, is TO have l6O acres after allotments are
complete. The interest at 6 per cent of the
fund from the sale OF the reservation. to-
gether with such proportion of the principal
as Congress deems necessary shall 60 for the
support and education of the sisseton In
dams,
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To Repay pennsylvanlans.

WAsElsGrox, Dec. l2.-Senator Quay to-
day introduced a bill TO authorize the pay
ment Of damages sustained by citizens OF the
State Of Pennsylvania, from Union and Con-
federate troops during the late war, as ad-
Indicated and liquidaied by the State under
provisions Of an ACT Of It's General Assembly.
The bill appropriates s5.447 945 to be paid
to the Governor. for the use ofthe citizens of
the counties Of Adams, Bedford. Cumberland
Franklin, Ful,ou, Perry. Somerset and York.
These couniies were subject 20 invasion and
raids by the Confederate troops aud opera
tons and occnpsncy OF the Federal troops
during the war.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18
Harrison and wanamaker.

Harrison, II is said, finds in Wanamaker
his principal chum. Each counts the other
a friend in the fullest sense of the term.
wanamaker is at the White House three or
four times week or oftener, and for an af
ternoon or an evening at time. He lunch
es or dimes with the President-walks or
drives with him. Both are elders in the
Presbyterian Church, and are interested in
all its interests. President Harrison likes
Postmaster sneral Wanamaker. He likes
10 have him come to the White House. He
likes to run in on Wanamaker at his home
after his evening walk.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18
rhree Al.e.npts At suiclaa

CoSSEIsviLLE, December ia well dress.
ed stranger, seemingly tined Of life, made
three efforts at suicide here this morning.
First he threw himself on the railroad track
IN front OF engine No S2f, but wss dragged
Of in TIME 70 save his life by the trainmen.
In fen minutes he made a second at
tempt, and being frustrated second time,
rushed TO the river and Jumped in. The
police fshed him on. and locked him up.
The men refused 10 islI his name or resi-
dence.
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WIN be a Candidate Again.

PHILADELPHIA. D C. i2.-Thomas J. Stew
art, Secretary Of Internal Afflirs, to-day an
nounced his intention TO again enter the list
as a candidate for the same Office. 81 have"
said be, received quite a large number Of
letters from Republicans from all parts Of
the State asking me TO become a candidate
for renomination. The number and character
Of the letters had considerable to do with in
fuencing my FINAL dissemination in the
matter. It is certainly pleasing TO know
that so far no one has been announced as
candidate for the olice in opposition to me- -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18

The Maryland Democrats are still hard
at work quarreling among themselves.
The "Ting" Democrats under the control
of the bosses naturally compose the chief
strength of the party in the Legislature.
There is likely TO be a good deal Of
squsbbhng and bitter feeling within
the Democratic ranks in regard to chocs-
ing successor 10 United States Sena-
tor Wilson. The German ring" how
ever. will in ali probability force the
election of its chosen candidate, whoever
he may be-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18

NUsmERs Of the poor people Of Balti-
more are lamenting over the loss Of the
savings which they had intrusted to the
keeping Of a so-cSlled private "bank,
the head Of which disappeared on sAtur-
day. The Banker" Ranch, by name,
was hay and feed dealer, and when he
failed in the hay and feed business heran
away and carried with him the funds
which we're in bis possession. 1t is a
great pity that more Of such rascals are
not caught and made an example Of
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18

At the annual meeting Of the State Board
Of Agriculture, 10 be held at Harrisburg.
January 2Sl, 1890, the subjects OF Roads
Road Construction. Road Repairs and Road
Laws, will receive special attention, aud one
more sfssion will be devoted TO their consid-
Grafton. Numerous essays from practical
writers viii be read and discussed Govern
or Beaver viii address the meeting on the
subject of the Roads and Road Laws of
Pennsylvania; j, is expected that the Com
mission recently appointed BY the Governor
and Legislature viii be present and assist in
the DISCUSSION. 1t is specially requested that
all agricultural and other organizations in-
teres,ed VIII send delegates empowered to
present their views. Arrangements will be
made BY which such delegates. and all at
tending the meeting. will receive the same
rates Of deduction in rniload fare anI board
as are accorded to members of the Board Of
Agriculture All present viii be invited 10
take part in the discussion. For further par
ticulars address 49,
THos- J. EpaE, Secretary,
- Harrisbnry psnna
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18

LONDON. Dec. Is Reports have been re-
ceived here ofthe massacre of Siberian exiles.
II is alleged that party Of exiles, having
hesitated. contrary 10 orders, in regard to the
withdrawal of petition, were attacked by
police and soldiers. Six were shot dead, in
cluding young woman. Nine were woun-
ded. The pretext for the attack was that the
petition was of a rebellious character. A
court martial condemned those Of the sur
vivors to death, and the others to long terms
of imprisonment. One Of the wounded was
carried to the gallows on bed. When the
moose bad been adjusted the bed was remov-
cd. Friends of the victims declare this to
be the worst case in Siberian records.
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In addition to all this every yearly subscriber o
THE WEEKLY or SEMI-WEEKLY
viii receive beautiful engraving which ofitself
ought 70 be worth the price OF the paper.

To further accommodate its readers, THE INTER
OCEAN has made combination with
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18
Charles Garter Sentenced.

EHESsBURG, Pa. Dec. I3.-charles Carter,
the colored man who was found guilty Of
murder in the first degree for shooting and
killing John Matthews in con-ttiaugh bor-
ongb. in November last, was this morning
sentenced 70 be hanged. One OF Carter's
brothers was hanged in Pittsburgh about
three years ago, aud another is now serving
a term in the penitentiary for using his re-
volver too freely.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18

THE proposition Of Senator Dolph, Of
Oregon, for the submission Of an amend
Inent TO the Constitution Of the United
States giving Congress the exclusive ju-
risdiction over marriage and divorce Is
one to commend itself to all thinking
people. Uniform laws in all the States
upon this subject will meet public ap-
uroval
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18

TgE L. s. Government has, by farming
ont the sealing grounds in the Alaskan
waters. received as rentals Ss,0O0,OOO-
This is almost as much as Alaska cost US
twenty-three years ago. The present
compaay's lease expires next May. IL
mas made money, too, 50 it is not surprs-
ing that it is anxious to renew the con-
tract
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18
FuneraI Of Mrs. seott Lord.

WASHINGTON, December 1.-THE funeral
Of Mrs. Scott-Ierd, Mrs. Hsrrison's sister.
took place from the Church of the Incarna-
tion at II o'clock to-day. DIR. Townsend,
the pastor, preached the funeral sermon.
The church was crowded with relatives,
trends and acquaintance. The president
and Mrs Harrison and Mrs. Mckee aud
Rev. DIR. Scott occupied the mourners' seats.
Secretary Blaine and Mrs Blaine, Attroney
General Miller and Miss Miller, Secretaries
Window, Tracy and Proctor, and Postmas-
ter General Wanamaker, Of the cabinet. were
also present. The remains we're inferred in
Rock Greek cemetery
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18

SPEAKER REED will announce his COM
mittees on Thursday next, the day on
which Congress will adjourn for the hol-
iday recess. This viii pat that body in
shape to begin business in earnest when
il reassembles after the holidays. There
is much 10 DO, and the work cannot be
too expeditiously begun nor steadily
pushed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18

The Australian ballot system has chang
ed Boston's Democratic majority of 5000
to Republican majority of 5000. No
wonder the Democratic Governor Of New
York is opposed TO this Law in his State,
last as Democrats everywhere are oppos-
ed to it, It takes away the occupation
Of the ward boss who directs men how
they shall vote.
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For a Negro settlement.

WASHINGTON, December l2--Mr Gibson
offered in the Senate to-day resolution.
which was referred TO the committee on for
eign relations. instructing that committee TO
inquire into the expediency and practical
biIity Of acquiring or setting apart territory
for the occupation of negro or colored citi-
zens ofthe United States; and also to inquire
how far and in what manner the Govern
ment Of the United States can and ought
equitably to aid the freedmen ofthe United
States their families and descendants to emf
crate thereto and to settle thereon and to es-
tAblish system of common school educa-
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Available for Military Duty.

HARRIssuRG, Pa, Dec. 12.-Adjt-Gen
Hastings has just forwarded TO the War De-
partment at Washington statement of the
military force Of Pennsylvania which would
be available in case of war. In the National
Guard there are COG commissioned officers
and 1856 men, total Of s,47i againsta total
last year Of s,S5l, several new companies
having been organized. There are lss compa-
nies, including l31 companies ofinfantry,
of cavalry and 8 Of artillery The total num-
Der Of men in the State available for militia
~ duty is 659905.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18

THE Republican Congress means Dusi-
ness and the Republican Speaker is help
ing to realize this by appointing ihecom-
mittees within y week from the time he
took the chair. There viii be no waiting
until after the holiday recess TO begin
work as has been the rule when Demo
srats held control.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18

HEaK IL Democratic contrariness. They
are constantly crying that "war taxes
must go.r Bot the moment il Is proposed
10 abolish distinctly war tax. the "emer-
gency taxr-that is, internal revenue tax
they oppose it with all their energy.
But consistency never was a Democratic
characteristic.
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pestItutIon In Dakota.

BEsHaRcS, y. d., Dec. l0--Governor
Miller has seut message to the Legislature
on the question of destitution among the
farmers, recommending that all matters per-
tanning 10 this subject in North Dakota be
referred to the Commissioner Of Agriculture,
Accompanying his message were coinmuni-
calions from Nelson, Ramsey and Roulette
counties. in which the most serious cases Of
destitution in the State exist.
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Rrutally Murdered.

Lock HAVEN, Pa, Dec. 1.-the body OF
q man was found near this city early this
morning and, after it had been taken to an
undertaking establishment and the blood
washed from the face. il was found that the
remains were those of William Lpyeit. He
had been brutaily murdered by having been
beaten on the head with clah. The case is
being investigated by the Coroner.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18

TaE celebrated Cronin trial, one Of the
most notable IN history, reached its nnsi
stage Sunday afternoon, when the jury
returned 3 verdict which sends Burke
O'su,livan and Coushlin TO the peniten-
tiary FOR life, Runze to the same place Tor
three years, and sets Beggs free.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18

TnE selection Of Judge Brewer as an
Associate Justice Of the Supreme Court
does n1t please the prohibiiionists, They
affect 10 see in It final determination on
the part Of the Republican party to throw
prohibition ovei board.
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killed for Refuslnr 10 nrink

CossEEsvILIE Dec. 9.--Marion Crowell,
young machinist, shot and killed Joseph
Porter in cold blood this afternoon. There
was no cause for the killing except WHISKY.
When they met be asked Porter to drink.
Upon his refusal be drew a revolver and
shot him dead. The murderer is under ar
rest.