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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-01-02
River Horror.


MExPHIs. TESx., Dec. 24.-The elegant
passenger steamer Kate Adams, r%unning as
a semi-weekly packet between Memphis and
Arkansas City, was burned this morning near
Commerce, Mississippi, 40 miles south OF
this city. She was en- route to Memphis. and
had about i've hundred people aboard, in
cluding her deck and cabin crew Of 50, and
25 cabin and 90 deck passengers, and p co..
ored cabin passengers.
The fire which caught in some cotton
near the forward enc OF the boat, was dis
covered about : o'clock. The passengers
were at breakfast, and when the alarm was
given they all made a rush for the forward
deck. At the time the steamer was about
800 yards from the Mississippi side of the
river, and her bow was at once headed for
the shore. Pilot ]. Barton was on watch.
and he remained heroically at his post until
she was safely landed.
There were about 25 colored cabin passen-
gers who were saved along with the white
passengers. On the lower deck, however, a
fearful panic seized the crew and deck pas
sensers. Those who were cut off from escape
from the bow were compelled to jump over
board to save their lives, The stern of the
burning steamer had swung out into the riv-
er, and an effort was made to launch the
yawl. 1t was capsized by the crowd which
filed it. and many Of its occupants drown
ed. They were mostly colored men. bat there
were three OF -four women in the crowd.
Nine Of the crew were drowned. aud ff-
teen deck passengers, four of whom were
white men. and three colored women and
two children on their way 10 Memphis to
spend the holidays.
The burning steamer dried awaw. after
lying at the bank Tor - minutes. and Hoaied
down the river, her hull sinking at the head
of Peters Island, four miles below Com
cerre.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-01-02


wasHfxgrax. December 2. Chairman
Bniisn. Of tie inaugural committee. says Il
has been practically determined 10 have no
carriages IN Ihc procession except thoss cor
The occupancy Of the retiring and ineomins
Presidents, tie new Niee President and the
Joint Congressional COMMITTEES.
John G. Dougherty. secretaTy Of the noti6-
cation committee. which Informed General
Harrison and Mr.. Morton Of their nomins-
iion. has written here that a. least one-half
Of the fOny-seven members Of the commit
tee win be at the ialuguraiioa and that they
would like a place in line reserved FOR their
carriages. Mr.. Brittoa 5 ays that on account
of the great length Of the parade it viii be
impr1cticable to allow the members OF the
committee to ride in the procession. and also
thai no place in line can be given to any per-
sons until about a week before the 9Th Of
March. when the marshal viii make the as
Segment Of positions to the various organ-
izaiious that viii be represented Word has
been received from Colorado that one hun
dred cowboys and a band will leave Denver
to take part in the parade. They viii be
dressed in the characteristic style Of the
plains and will travel under the name ofthe
Harrison and Morton Club of Marching
Cowboys
The FiAh Maryland Regiment has also sig
niaed its intention to take pan in the inaug-
ural ceremonies.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-01-02
A mysterious mIser.

ST. Lorss. Dec Civilian Eichorn,
the mysterious misrr. as be was called
was found dead this morning in the house
he occupied At so4 S9u-h Third street. Fer
years Eiehorn had lived IN the nom aud
was never known 70 buy anything but the
cheapest grades or breadstufIs, cakes and
run. he would never speak 10 the neigh
bors never worked aud 2ll the furniture N
his room would not bring 50 cents How
he got his money to pay his rent when il
eause due was a mystery, bat. as De aeyei
bothered any one, no one ever bothered him
He was a little man, in bad health geneE-
ally. troubled with asthma Of the heart,
he told the people in the yard when they
asked VIVA; allied him, aud they took N.
wo-l Cor IL. for he wasrepated 70 be a man
OF books aud a great deal ofknowledge about
things which most poor people are ignorant
OF. Eiehern was aboat G5 years old. He
saved shaving expenses BY letting his whis-
kers grow, and saved money by not wash
ing. He had stacks OF old clothes and shoes.
He was economic 70 an alarming extent.
No body heard or saw him die. The police
searched the room and found 81 400 and GER
tifcates of deposit for $500. It va dis
covered that be was an old soldier. and had
for years drawn a pension Of so a month
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-01-02
sim Fun Of Fight.

wAsnNGroS, Dec. 9-The evening StGr
SAYS. President Cleveland in the last para
graph Of his letter read at the Tariff Reform
Club hanque; in Boston last night, sounded
the keynot Of the music the tariff reformers
in the House propose to march by. in the
track Of reform, he says, are often found the
dead hopes of pioneers and the despair Of
those who fall in march. But there will
be neither despair nor dead hopes in the
path Of tariff reform. nor shall its pioneers
fail TO reach the heights. Holding fast their
faith and rejecting every alluring overture
and every deceptive compromise which
would betray their sacred trust. they them
selves shall reign and restore the patrimony
of .heir oountrymen, freed from the trespass
Of grasping encroachment, and safely secured
by the genius Of American justice and
equality.
The policy the majority Of the Ways and
Means Committee propose to follow is to
" reject every s~lluring overture and every
deceptive compromise. They are still full
Of fight. They do not expect anything worth
speaking Of from their colleagues in the Sen
ate ia the short time that is left them for the
discussion Of the Senate bill before the vote
is taken on the 2lst, and they are preparing
themselves TO receive the bill.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-01-02
PRESS

Philadelphia Pcess If the West Virginia
Legislature VIII take up at its session this
winter theqaestion OF changing its name and
adopt that Of Kanawha, il will do a service
the influence OF which will be felt far be.
ycnd its v limits. We are threatened
with three or four new States with anomen-
clature which IS way of the mark. Ans
thing which viii direct the attention Of Con-
gress 10 the naming OF States and the desir-
ability Of getting good names may save Us
from North and South Dlkota, the State OF
Washington. South California or New Mex
leo. They are ali bad and without excuse.
II the inhabitants Of these Territories show a
want ofiudgsms INT in sueh matters. Con-
gress should improve upon their proposals
by sfiixing names TO the new States which
their descendants will approve If they do
not. and which all The rest Of the country
will prefer. The pioneers in the Territories are
made OF sturdy stuff, bat in matters Of taste
their judgement is no. always final Tacoma
Is obviously q better name for Washington
Territory than a duplication of the name OF
the National capital. Pem5ina, too. is far
ahead orNorth Dikota, while we want no
State OF Sew Mexico. even when that Terri
tory acquires an American instead ola Next
can population
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-01-02
Pleaded HIS Own Case.


S-rEUHExvHLE O., December y. - The
court room at wellsburg to-day was the
scene Of an event rarely witnessed. a year
ago last May Mrs. DruciIla McWha and Mn.
Eliza Baker were found brutality murdered
in their home at Holiday Cove. Professor
Van Baker. s~on-in-law Of one and husband
Of the other, was indicted for the crime. He
was first convicted and condemned TO be
hanged. but on retrial was recommended to
lia Imprisonment. Yesterday and to-day
were occupied in hearing arguments upon a
motion to set aside the verdict. Suddenly.
without consulting his counsel, the prisoner
arose and asked that he be allowed to speak
in his own defense. Baker drew a ~manuscript
Of fifty closely written pages from his pocket
and read therefrom what has been universal
ly pronounced the most logical and conclu
size argument yet made in his defense in the
case, although the counsel engaged. includ-
ing John insolvency. Of Ohio, W. d. Moore
Of Pittsburg. and J. w. Hutchinson of Park
ersburg. are among the most noted criminal
lawyers Of the country. Baker is finely ed
heated. lie eliminated the evidence addue-
ed in his W. defense completely from the
cause, his argument being based upon the
impossibiiity that such a crime could have
been committed within the time allowed by
the circumstantial theary Of the prosecution.
AT the conclusion Of Bakers appeal Judge
Jacobs made the curious admission from the
bench tina, the plea Of the prisoner was very
convincing, but he could not be swsyed by
ingenious argument He therefore sentenced
Baker to the penitentiary for life. Suisse
queuily a suspension Of sentence was grant
ed for one hundred days that the case might
be carried to the Count Of Appeals.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-01-02
The Tariff Dispute.


WAsuINGroN. December 4l-rhe declara-
ions of President Cleveland Speaker Car
Isle Secretary Fairehild aud Others in IA
vor of anti protection and a continuance Of
the tariff fight on the lines Of the contest du-
ring the last campaign, are BY no means
pleasing To all Democrats. and it is more
than doubtful If he leaders named will be
able to dictate 10 their party in this respect.
rhegreat mass OF n5-lherl Bsnp.ga-s are
utterly opposedto a continuance Of the tar
iF policy which brought them disaster.
They had not approved oft in the first place
but acquiesced under pressure. Efthey have
their way, as they very likeiy viii, because
the southern Democrats hsve learned tina,
their leadership was repaliated in the north,
they will ignore the question as much as
possible, acluiesce in the passage Of a tariff
revision bill BY the Republicans, and trust %
Republican mistakes Of administration and
legislation 20 land them once more ia power.
In view ofthese differences Of opinion the
attitude ofthe Democrats toward the senate
tariff bill daring it, discussions viii be high
Is interesting. The free ira lers are deter
mined TO keep mp the tune started by the
leaders and Il remkins "a be seen how far
tae Others will oppose them. The house
committee on ways and means will get the
senate tariff bill the latter part of January.
All the Democrats pa the committee are
.ree traders who stick 10 their colors. They
pretend to be full Of fight, and declare they
viii reject every alluring overture and every
deceptive compromise. The tariff dispute is
bv no means At an end.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-01-02
The Judgeahlp contest.

WnLANsPoRT, Dec. 29.-The hearing in
the judicial contest was resumed before
Judges Mayer. Butcher and Rockefeller to-
day. Counsel for J. J. Metzger. therespond-
ent. filed a yOluminous answert 10 the charges
previously presented. The answer alleged
that many Illegal votes were cast in the coun-
~ aud the illegal holding OF the election in
a number of districts. The complaints were
given leave TO amend their original speciiica-
lions. and the new matter will be heard on
Saturday next. Wednesday mex a hearing
will take place before the Attorney General
at Harrisburg, when it will be determined
whether the Governor will appoint a Judge
FOR the district or commission Mr., Metzger
to take the Office pending the determination
of the contest.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-01-02
Rlesecker L,terarv sooIatx.

The Biesecker Literary Society is again
booming. 1t met on saturday envening Dec.
%, 1883. The house was called TO order by
5. /. Horns, President. after which the roll
was called and absentees noted.
The minutes Of the previous meeting we're
then read and approved.
Next in order was the election Of new Of
ficers. The following named persons were
then elected 10 serve At the next four regu-
lar meetings. viz: President, Jacob Hoffman,
Vice President, Noah shafer, Secretary,
Irwin Rhodes. Treasure, VIM. Bell.
The program OF the evening was then dis
posed Of as follows
Reading by +. ;. Pile, Frank Kline, VIM.
Baker. Beckie Korns and Nora Miller.
Declaiming by Dennis Bell. Ed. Pile,
feonari Bell, Morris Hoffman.
A dialogue entitled the Assessor was then
performed by Clarence Horns, Frank Korns,
Fred shaHer. Beckie Bear and J.. Y. Korns.
Also one entitled the Poisoned Darkies. by
Clarence Horns, +. 5. Pile and Frank
Horns.
The following referred question, which
country las he largest Standing army in the
world, was answered by II. f. Shaffer.
The question resolved that there is more
money made by hunting than by fishing,
was discussed on the affirmative side BY J.
N. Bell. VIM. /. Rishaberger and II. f.
shaler, and on the negative side by Jacob
Hocifman. John Schumacher aud : /. Horns
and decided in favor OF the negative.
The music Cor the evening was furnished
By Mrs. II. f. shafEer, who played some
choice pieces
The program Cor the next evening vas then
adopted and the society adjourned 10 meet
on Friday a%vening January II 1859.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-01-02
Monkeylng VIC De Aouse.

Philadelphia Times
The next House Is Republican honestly
elected. or a, least a. honestly elected a. the
AVERAGE run Of elections and the Republic
cans viii organize the House regardless OF
ouibbles or derni-semtqaasers OF officials OF
Others who attempts 10 manipulate returns.
Governor Taylor. Of Tennessee. viii prop
erly certify the Republican as elected in the
oniv disputed district; Governor Jackson, OF
Maryland has properly certified the Repub'
lean As elected in the only disputed district
their. Governor Wilson. Of West Virginia.
has already certified two Democrats As elect
ed and will doubtless certify the Republicans
xho are apparently elected 10 the " re-
manning districts. which would give the Re-
publicaus o majority OF seven.
lfthere is any wisdom lingering with the
Democratic leaders they viii promptly assent
10 the Republican organization Or the Honse.
No greater calamity could befail the Demo
cm.s than an attempt to reverse the majority
elected against them. In the first place. the
Republicans have the right clearly on their
side. and tIai viii win in the end and dis
grace the party that attempts to usurp pow
err aud in the second place, the one hope for
the Democrats IN the future is in IN unem-
barrassel administration majority in both
branches Of Congress.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-01-02
swept py Flames.

MARRLEHEAp, Mass, Dee. 26-The fire
here last night devoured the entire business
portion of the town, about twelve acres, and
including the entire shoe manufacturing
district. the principal business Of the town.
Fully sixty buildings were consumed. and
ii is estimated the losses will aggregate be-
tween s500,o 00 and $4,000. The tenants Of
the dwellings destroyed we're completely
cleaned out, though fortunately no lives
were lost and nc person is known 10 have
been injured. Fully one thousand men are
thrown out Of employment. The flames
were not gotten under control until three
O'Clock this morning, after having hercely
ragged for five hours. The loss is nov esti-
mated AT $4,000. Thir,y-seven buildings
were destroyed and over one thousand per
sons thrown out OF employment. None Of
the manufacturers think it possible to re-
build this winter. and there is a general
feeling Of depression in the town.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-01-02
New Peonle.s Theatre.

The Brooklyn Ciuzea, Feb. 18th.
\ large and pleased audience greeted the
first performance Of Rufus Scots new and
exciting mclodrama, .'THfown upon the
World and in winch he also essays tie
principal role. 1t is an interesting play
holding the attention from the opening to
the close founded upon Charles Reade's
powerful novel. 1T is never too late to Mend.
The ideas of that author have been wildly
deliniatcd in this theatrical production ;
much Of the language of the romance is
adopted boldly. while all the main Facts are
presented in dramatic form aud with added
hnmor this in a certain sense, assisting by
taking oil the harshness of the original lines
1t was placed upon the stage in excellent
shape last might, the scenery being especially
painted FOR the play. IL is DIVIDED into four
acts, the frs: representing, or for Australia.
Act second, death Of Josephs-the Convict's
cnrse.-Aet thiai. the escape with the mug
get-Act fourth. homs again the opening F;
the farewell aud emblrkation are preitily
sustained the stirring aad life like scenes
in the convicfs prison where the brutal
officers inhict severe and uadeserved punish
ment on the poor inmates, and who, even
when they are III, tie them up aud abuse
them under the excuse, He's only sham
ming The conyict's battle and powefnl
assault all were received with applause
while tie splendid Allegorical Tabieaux OF
the boy Josephs joining bis mother
in heaven was a beautiful effort and very at
feeling. The Wild Australian in the dig
gings was unique. An amusement to the
rough miners when the old time sign on the
cabin was We first fire, then inquire, = a
warning against intruders. The acting Of
Rufus Scot as the hero was full of vim and
energy, and he was heartily applauded. The
company is a good one.
The Brooklyn Citizen February 18th.
At the First Street Theatre. Rafus Scott
put ON the English melodrama, Thrown
Upon the World The play was inter :
spersei with songs and dances Of a vety live
BY character, which caught on.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-01-02
Admit ooff's Election.

CHARLESTON. ". VA, December 1.-THE
concession by the Democrats Of the election
Of Hon. Nathan Golf to the ~Governorship
is virtually admitted by the announcement
here to-day that Judge Fleming has com
pletei his notice of contest and will serve it
in a few days. The Republicans nave been
expecting this, but have done little toward
collecting material for a reply. The contest
will be made beiore the Legislature. which
is Democratic by one majority. Every Re
publican member has been urged to be on
hand at the organization Of the Legislature,
as the absence of one or more Democrats
would throw the control Of the organization,
settlement of the G~ubernatorial contest and
the election Of United States Senator into
Republican hands. Senator Kenna is here
looking after affairs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-01-02
eooo Miles in a Small Boat.

WASHINGTON, December 27.-La Liberdad
the little craft which left Rio Janeiro last
July with Captain Joshua Slocum. wife and
two sons on board, arrived here to-day. Cap
tain Slocum's bark, tthe Aquidneck. OF Bal
timOre,) was wrecked in the haTbor Of Rio
Janeiro nearly a year ago, and be built La
Iiberdad, which is emily IS feet long. q feet
beam and 81 feet deep, to bring him North.
A c-anvas-covered deck-house was all that
protected the passengers from the weather.
They sailed from Rio Janeiro on July ~. and
on the voyage stopped at Bahia, Pernambuco
aud several other ports. The family are well
and hearty, and appear zone the worse for
the dangerous trip. The boat is a frail look
ing structure. the bulwark being not over
eighteen inches above the water, but has
wea;hered some heavy seas in the tropics and
laid-to in the teeth of several hurricanes.
Captain Slocum and his family viii winter
here.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-01-02
Beaver For The scheme.

HARRfsBrRe. December 9-The commits
sion appointed by Governor Beaver 10 inquire
into the praciicabiiity Of establishing a sys-
tern Of industrial education in connection
with the public schools Of the State. held a
meeting here to-day 10 draw up the report to
be submitted to the legislature. The re.
port will contain many Illustrations to show
the beneficial workings Of the proposed
branch Of education. aud it will strongly
unse the passage Of the act framed, or one
embracing It's essential contents, at the CON-
ing session.
DR.. Anterior. chairman Of the commits
sion, who travelled through portions Of 6u-
rope and visitei a number OF States in this
country TO inquire into The working Of the
industrial educational system, gives il his
enthusiastic Endorsement Tie says It would
not only prove OF incalcuiable advantage to
the pupils ofthe schools, but could be put
into operation and maiata;ned at comlQra-
lively small cost 10 the State. The Govern
or enJertains vicws in e~onsonanoe with those
ofDr. Atherton as 10 the importance Of in
dustrial education, and viii approve the pur-
pose Of the bill drafted By re commission in
bis message 10 the Legislature.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-01-02
The High License Law.

The coming Legislature may be compelled
10 amend the High License law very essen
tally If the Supreme Court shall decide, as
expected, that the act dividing the cities of
the State into seven classes is unconstitu-
tional. It is said that that the Court will
decide that there can be cities Of the first,
second and third classes only. This inter-
probation Of the law would compel saloon
keepers in all the cities Of the State to pay a
$500 license fee. Under the present law
liquor dealers in all cities, except those of
the first, second and third classes, are requir-
cd 10 pay only $500 for a license.
As it was never intended that dealers in
large and small cities should pay the same
license fees, there is a strong sentiment
among the Legislators in favor ofgrading the
licenses in some proportion to the population
Of cities.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-01-02
Five pays OF Horror.

ALrooSA. Pa, December So.-Thomas
Edmunds, a tramp, was taken from a box
car here tonight in a dying condition. lie
entered the car at Newark, n. J., early last
"Wednesday morning, expecting to get a free
ride to Philadelphia, and was locked in. Du-
ring all that time Elmands neither tasted
food nor water. When rescued he was a
pitiable sight his tongue and lips swollen
to abnormal size aud his eyes ola blood red
color.
The hospital authorities managed to re-
s~uscitate him a little. and in a few whispered
words he told tho terrible tale Of his i'm
%prisonment. The physician in attend1nce
says thst he cannot live
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-01-02
The Insolent Blacks

Harrisburg Telegraph
And there was no race trouble at Lamar.
20 the telegraph tells Us this morning. The
report grew ont Of apprehension. 50 rms
the news. -tiai a conflict between the whites
and blacks would be precipiiaied by the con-
duct Of some very insoient blacks. and
then follows the suggestive assurance that
-" the preparations made by the whites had
its effect. How comforting this all Is to be
sure. aud what o picture it is of the eondi-
ton ofthings in the South, The i~nsolent
blacks were notified, no doubt, that they
mast keep ont Of sight. must for the present,
al least. not be i~nsolent, or the prepara-
tions 20 shoot them would be utilized. So
we 90. l. il not most amazing, however,
that the Southern Peoplecan believe that there
viii ever be peace or prosperity in commun-
itios where the struggle on the part Of The
minority j. 10 keep the majority terrorized
10y the display OF the shot gum There must
come a change. and the south must realize
this truth. The blacks are there. they have
a right 10 be there. ard they are citizens, and
the Government sooner or later will be COM
PEELED TO see u il that they are permitted to
exercise ali the rights Of citizens.