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a pair of Nyesr Virginia Female High
way Robbers on Horse.


WHEELING. Wesl Va. March IA tFe-
roendons sensation hss been created in The
ue.,ern part of this State by the arrest Of
two women. tie wives Of wtil-to-do far
rers. for professional highway robbery.
Some Of their adventures were as bold as
any Of Jack sheppari's or that ever figured
in romancr.
A series of sensational highway roboeries
have lately been committed in remote part
Of Jackson county On Friday night A. H.
Mitchell. a wesl-to-dJ farmer was stopped
on the road. near his home apparently by
two masked men, who presented revoivers
and dernandesi his money While the rob
bers were searching Mitchell party OF
friends arrived unexpectedly and the rob-
bers took to fight
THE HIGHwAyMES CAPTURED
They were pursued took rcfugein house,
but were finally captured. The pursuers
were amazed TO find, when the masks We're
torn from their faces. that they were two
women. the wiyes Of esiimAbIe farmers in
the community, named Mitchell and Jones.
The women broke down. and confessed to
large number OF bold robberies. Restitution
will be made to those persons robbed. The
women say that they began their robberies
at frst IN order to scare their husbands. who
were addicted TO drink and kept late hours.
Their unexpected success encouraged them,
and they have kept them up for several
months for the money 20 be made They
are known to have secured nearly $1,000 from
two robberies alone.
Among other rObberies which the women
confessed to committing was one on cattle
drover named Hugh Nicholson week ago
Nicholson was riding through lonely part
Of the country, four miles from the locality
in which the women lived, when be was
suddenly ordered to halt.
THEY COULD SHOOT LIKE COWBOYS.
He put spurs to his horse, but two revol-
yer shots disabled his horse and brought
him TO the ground. The robbers then went
leisure!y through his pockets and secured
ali the money tha, Nicholson, carried,
which, however, happened TO he small
sum. They then assisted him to his feet
bade him goodbye and leff. Nicholson has
no suspicion as to the identity of his assail-
ants The exposure of the female robbers
has created an intense sensation in that sec
tion. The family connections of both wo-
men are very extensive, and strong effort
will be made to save them from prosecution
and hush the matter up. ifpossible.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05
The Border Claims.


A Washington special says Representa-
tive Maish, who has charge OF the Border
Raid bin, of Pennsylvania, said to-day that
there was every indication that the measure
would pass the House. Il viii be favorably
reported from committee as soon AS the At
torney Gsneral's briefs are distributed. Mr..
Maish said il was wonderful what wide
spread interest there was in this measure.
The people who suffered from the rebel dep
relations in Southern Pennsylvania have
scattered all over the Union aud representa-
tives from the West and Southwest are daily
receiving petitions from their constituents
who tave an interest in the claims 10 sup
port the bill fit passes the House there
will be but little trouble in getting it through
the Senate The Pennsylvania Commission
are dropping into the city and by tomorrow
will be able to do some active work.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05
AMad Dogs Eight Victims.

NEW York, Feb. 27.-Dr. A. L'antard. the
consulting veterinarian Of tie Pastenr In
siitute, has decided that dog killed at B; y
side, l. l., a few days ago was mad. The
body Of this dog was sent to him for exami-
nation. lie found the stomach fall Of hay
and rags. All the other pos, m ,rtem ex-
aminations also indicated madness Before
the dog was killed he bit three men, a horse
and dozen other dogs. -Four Of these dogs
have already been killed. The Others are
now nobody knows where, with the germs
Of rabies implanted In them As the period
Of incubation from the time the amin a was
bitten until the first symptoms Of rabies are
apparent averages sixty days. L e e are likely
10 be at least six mad dogs 10 Long Islam | e.
ore the end Of April.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

TIE movement 10 make the battlefield
Of Chickamagga n National park ami
erect there proper monuments 10 mark
the positions of the various companies in
the opposing forces, is attracting general
attention among old soldiers, and espec-
ialiy those who participated in that ia
Inous bsttle. The meeting of the Army
of the Tennessee at Chattanooga las, fall
and the reunion OF the blue and gray
survivors on the historic ground did
much TO forward such project and make
Chickanausa 10 the South what Gettys-
burg is 10 the North, a memorable battle
ground, covered with monuments, where
all the North and the South can visit
and pay tribute 70 the valor OF the Ameri-
can soldier, as DO all people visit the
famous field Of Waterloo 10 recount the
deeds Of valor 10y English, Belgian, Ger
man and French soldiers as they climb
the great mound and study the field stud
ded with It's monuments
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

Tmr storms and cold weather in Kan
sas and the adjoining regions are entail
ing much suffering on settlers in isolated
districts, who we're evidently unprepsred
for the change conditions which have
come so suddenly upon them. Even
where there is a supply of provisions
there is no fuel, and the state ofthe roads
makes It's transportation extremely diff
cult. Il j. fortunate thst so short a time
is likely TO elapse before the arrival Of
spring weather in that section.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05
Congressional Forecast,

WASHING on, March 2-Congress appar-
entity has settled down to a strictly business
basis and is making rapid progress in the
consideration and disposition of legislation.
The Senate will duplicate this week to a
great extent the program Of last week. 1t
is hoped, and by some Senators believed,
that vote will be reached this week on the
Blair bill. The Senators are tired of having
il hanging over their heads aud some of those
who had expected to speak on it have aban-
doned that intention in order to cut the de-
bate as short as may de.
In case a vote is reached on the bill before
the end Of the week, Mr. Sherman will move
70 have his bin declaring trusts to be unlaw-
full taken up for discussion. He will be an
tagonized by Mr.. Frye, who under instruc-
tions from the committee reporting the
measure. will ask that the Pacific Railroad
funding bill be made the order of the day.
This contest for position will occur whenever
the educational bill is out of the way-if not
this week. then later.
Although considerable progress was made
in that direction last week, the order to act
on public buildings and bridge bills is still in
force. This class OF measures, therefore, will
continue to occupy the time Of the Senate in
the morning hours Of the week or until the
calendar is declared.
If Mr. George is ready q portion Of the
morning hours will be devoted to hediscus-
sion ofthe resolution proposed byM- Evarts
declaring the power of the Senate 10 elect a
President pro TEN. TO serve during an entire
session Of the body. Mr.. George will oppose
the resolution on the ground of unconstitu-
tionality.
The outlook in the House is for a week de-
void Of interesting proceedings in compari-
son with what has gone before. The election
contest Of Featherstone vs.. Cate will prob
ably he pushed TO conclusion Monday.
Tuesday and "Wednesday are set apart by
special order for action upon public building
bills, Of which there is a large accumulation.
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After Swearing Them all In.

BALTIMORE, Nd, March 1.-The oldest
employe of the United States Postal Service.
both in age and in point of service, is dying
here at the age OF 81. 1t is Judge James Law
renson, who at the age of l6 entered the Bal
timore Pest Office aud is now dying Of an
aggravated case of Pneumonia In 1884,
after fifteen years service in Baltimore, he
was transferred to the General Department
at Washington, where he has sworn in every
Postmaster General since the Administra-
ton of President Andrew Jackson. When
Mr.. Villas was sworn in Mr.. Lawrenson was
overlooked, aud when the Postmaster Gen
eral heard of bis record he sent for Mr. law
renson. aud was sworn in again.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

Tar House Of Representatives Thurs
day afternoon. after having heard speech
81 from both 81 Ter, formally awarded the
contestant, Geo. ". AtkensoD, the seat
which has been held by the Democrat,
John q. PenAleton, Tor the first West
Virginia District. Pendieton's pretended
election was-shown TO have been brought
about by rank illegaliiy and fraud and
sbe House was clearly justified in its ac-
sion in unseating hiin. One hundred
and four1Es Democrats voted against
she anseatiRg. When the question Of seat
ing the contestant. Aikenson, came up,
the Democratic minority, with the rare
faculty for staiesmanship ofthe most ex-
alted sort. which they have frequently
displayed during the present session, re-
fused to vote, aud sat dumb and wrath
ful ia their seats A constitutional quo
rum being present, Mr. Atkenson was
seated By a vote Of lee TO nothing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

CoxMrssioxER or PESsIoSs kAUH told
the Pension Committee Of Congress that
be could greatly improve the clerical
force of his Office If he could personally
select his clerks instead Of having to take
those certified 10 him by the Civil Ser
vice Commission. And who can doubt
it, A man may be well mp in geography
and grammar and history. and know all
about fractions and cube rcos and yet
not amount 70 much IS clerk
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05
How Western Girls Love.

LEBANoN, No, March "A few days ago
the dwelling house of Mr.. John Rae, Of
Franklin township, in this iseounty, was burn
ed to the ground. Il was Supposed 10 BE- in
cendiary work, and two young men named
William Robins and james More we're ar
rested, aud held in the custody Of Constable
C. c. Hanl, and Deputy w J. Lindsay.
Thursday night, while the constable and a
deputy were guarding the prisoners, two
young women-Swan Lathrom and Belle
Smith-entered the room and held the
officers while the prisoners escaped. The
young women wers arrested and are now
occupying the cells formerly occupied by
their sweethearts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

THE bill requiring the Superintendent
OF the Census 10 ascertain the number q
people who own their farms aad their
homes and the amount of mortgaged in
debiedness thereon, has now passed both
Houses Of Congress, and the next census
will give the facts about this vexed ques-
iion as nearly as they can be ascertained.
by the way, Cue Of 500 can he imTos-
ed upon any person refusing to answer
The questions a census enumerator is au-
thorized to ask. 1t may be worth while
10 remember this.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

TIM Farmers Alliance threatens TO cap
fure the Democratic State Convention in
Mississippi and nominate a farmer for
Governor. But even that may not help
them Mississippi Democrats have a
way Of persuading men not to run Tor
Office after they have been nominated
General Chalmers can testify tothis since
lie has faced the shot-guns in the last
campaign in Mississippi.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05
Better Late than Never.

LANCASTER Pa Feb. ga back pension
was awarded to-day 70 Alexander Craig,
amounting TO SiO25o, and an allowance of
was member Of the Third United States
Colored Troops, and in the engagement at
Morris Island 5. c, on August /, 1868, a
bomb burst over his head. The shock caus-
ed conclusion OF the brain. which resulted
in insanity, and be has been for several
years an inmate Of the Harrisburg Asylum
His family are in destitute circumstances,
and when informed of their good luck could
scarcely credit it. The claim has been in
the Pension Department for over twenty
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05
Another Hatfield Murder.

CIScIxSArr, february 97.-Adviees from
Pikeyille, KY, tell of another murder am ing
the Mccoy II rfirld sdherents. The victim
is Uncle Joe Johnson, who OIL Sunday night
last was called TO the road in front of his
house by man whose voice he thought he
recognized, still he took his gun with him.
His wife saw man on horseback in the
road fire aud saw her husband fall. The
assassin gaIloped away. Johnson bad incur
red the enmity of the Haihelds by disclosing
a plan Of escape by Mounts and another of
their sci, and his life bad been threatened.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

CONGRESSMAN BELgNAP, has introduced
a bill in the House granting pension of
IS month 10 all persons who served for
ninety days, or more, in the war, and, in
cases where the period Of service was in
excess Of one hundred days, pension Of
one cent a Gay f1r such excess. Widows
of soldiers whot TINS served shall receive
a pension of sl2 month.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05
What Total HeIplessnsss Means.

WAsHISGroS, February 2j.-Senator Cam
eron's bill. intro lucel to day in the Senate,
defining total helplessness interprets that
term to apply TO all persons who, during the
war. lost an arm or leg at or so near the joint
that an artificial limb cannot be used, and
grants all such persons a pension of s'2 a
r,orfh
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

TnIs is not the only country that has
experienced strange winter In Russia
even il has been phenomenally warm,
the climate At st. Petersburg during Jan
uarv being quite rs agreeable as that Of
London. January, ls99 will be remem-
bered as a remarkable month in the
Northern Hemisphere.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05
A Mile a Minute in Flames.

OGDEN, Utah, Feb. 2s.-A mile minute
was made yesterday by the engineer of the
Central Pacific west bound fast mail in an
effort to reach the water tank at Blue Creek.
thirty-three miles west Of here, in time 10
extinguish the flames devouring a very val
liable through mail car, ignited en- route.
Six minutes could not save it, however and
the car. with its l5s sacks, was totally con-
sumed. The passengers We're greatly ex-
cited during the short swift run.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

VIZ have something definite now as TO
Congressman Randall's condition de
sends word 10 bis Philadelphia friends
tha. be II feeling better than al any time
since lis illness. This would seem to set
lie the matter. II Mr.. Randall dosent
lnow IL who dnes2
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05
over $50 Lives Lost.

PREscTr, AREz., Feb. 1.-Two prospect
ors, Moses aud Robert Moor, who have ar
rived from the Upper Walnut Grove. dam,
bring further particulars Of the disaster The
lowest estimate now put on the loss OF life is
l5o and the number will probably go above
that. The loss of property will be up in the
millions. Many Of fhe bodies found are
those Of people unknown to the survivors
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

Tns House Of Representatives has
passed bill to DO away with the coin
age Of 81 and s. gold pieces, and the J
cent nickel piece. All these coins can be
dispensed with, without any public in
convenience. The = dollar gold pieces
ehould follow.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

Tmr payroll Of officers and sailors IN
the United States Navy this year viii
amount TO nearly eight millions of dol
lars. The feeding and clothing OF the
men will cost another million and hall
This estimate does not include tho off
cers and men Of the revenue cutter ser
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

SFSAroE JouN J. lSGALLs has accepted
the invitation rendered him by. the Com
mittee Of Arrangements to deliver the
Memorial bay Grafton at Gettysburg II
viii be an oration wen worth going a
long distance % hear.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

t,aht ysnretrr aged as. saHiTsian 10 poor hoFiSe
JuD. q iss4 xnrn srf;s r. nuspiIsi .inae >, ISL
amonni paid by county ecIninssioners-
Total amount PAID. siis o.
Died. Perry Walker. discharged, Edfn Nowry
and Rts,eff Van Meier.
Remaining at Hospital. Males 5. Females 2,
T5tAi1
seuKDf-tz s1a
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

Ex SENATOR HooD. OF Indiana, saws he
will be a candidate for the Republican
nomination for Lieutenant Governor and
will make a vigorous campaign.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05
Cleveland Sells His Washington
ProDertY.

Property
The Washington Eseaiag Star says that
F. &. NeNlands. representing Whist Is known
as the California Syndicate has purchased
from * President Cleveland his country
plaoe ON Tenallyiown road, near the city,
known as -Oakview." The price paid for
the house and about twenty-nine acres OF
land was $4,000. Mr.. Cleveland clears
sln0 600 hr the transaction.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

CoNsaEssN.S ScCIL- voted for Chicago
as the place for bolding the Worlds Fair
in 1892.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

wiSrrn came along inst in time to SIT
down IN the lap a spring.
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SCHEDULE "a"

List Of inmates maintained and employed by
the Directors of the Poor Of Somerset County in
the House Of Employment during the year lss9,
together with the age, sex, time OF adnils-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

70 tie Honorable. the Jsdg~ Of the Court Of
Qaarter Sessions, aud the Grand jury #
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OSr wear ago to-day the Republicans
resumed control q the National Govern
incnt
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SCHEDULE sB."
Number OF persons receiving relief 4: their
homes:
Number OF charities, 81. Males, a.; females,
45; telai, ~.
Whole amount paid Out for oot-door relief. per
manehI and teinpofary.--. -----..----.. tio.s "
SCHEDULE "Cr
Number Of children maintained in private fau.-
lies
While number OF children. males, 4: females,
6; total, 10. Adults females, I.
Total amount paid for their maintenance s2i3.66.
SCHEDULE "D.r
Number Of children in Feeble Minded school at
Maies, females, Total, ?.
Amount paid for clothing. -.--.-.-----s4 $40 90
SCHEDULE "E.r
Number of children in Reform school at Nor
garza, Pa:
Males, females. / /; total. ,.
schooling and maintenance paid by County Com
SCHEDULE "F.r
Number Of persons in the state Hospitals for the
insane
AT Dixmonf. males, 6 feinales,2
Al Harrisburg, males, females, l total TO-
Total amount paid for their maintenance and
'.--' - ".-- . . - - ~ -
SCHEDULE CO.
Number Of children lndentured by the Direc-
tors OF she Poor
Number Of children, males, %; females, 81
total, ~.
Whole amount paid to persons who were inden-
tured and who attained their majority sl7s IS
SUMMARY OF MONEY PAID.
Paid for outdoor relief, permaDen; and
temporary .----....--.-..-...S l019 co
Maintenance OF children, Act OF
1883. .................... 2ls 81
Clothing, Feeble Minded school, 40 90
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Total. u "a 90 "A -
Tramps relieved during the yeT 1ss9:
Males, 3a5 fema.es. 5 /: totals, S72.
Meals, GOT Lodging. 29S.
February 26th, 1890. Laid before the Grand
Jury AMI approved
HIRAM KING, Foreman.
Filed 25h February, 1890
March 8, 1890. u. j HORNT r. Prothy.
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pIxxoNr.

Conrad Queer aged 20, admission TO ponr house
Nov Z, iss5. when sent 20 hospital Nov. l6, 1855,
amount paid, ss7.So.
Edith j. Mowry aged 70, admission to poor house
Nov. TO- 1887, when sent to hospital Nov. Is, 1851,
amount paid by county commissioners
Irwin Stutf aged ". admission to pU0r house Mich
~, 1853, when sent 10 hospital Mch. n, l5ss,
amount paid by county commissioners.
Caroline off aged 81, admission 70 poor house
Aug 70, 1855, when sent 10 hospital Aig Is, 1Sss,
amount paid by county commissioners.
Jesse lands aged -, admission TO poor house
July 10, 1855. when sent to hospital Aug. 2, 1885,
amount paid. tsI SO.
Perry Walker aged IS, admission to poor house
June G, 1859, wnen sent 10 hospital une TO- lss9,
amount paid, s3fs
Geo. Leydig aged 46, admission to poor house Sep
G. 1859. when sent 10 hospital sept. o. 1853,
amount paid, t2i.0o.
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ne was roucned 70 Tears.

WksBtxcrox. Feb. 27.--The contested
election case Of Atkinson ys. Pendleton was
called up in the House Immediately after
the reading Of the journal, and the floor was
accorded to Mr.. Penele,on Mr. Pendleton
said that although he knew he was address
ing jury which was preiudiced against
him. be felt il duty TO speak in bis own
behalf He reviewed the evidence in detail
and declared his belief that be had been
fairly and honestly elected.
Mr.. Cooper. Of Ohio, closed the debate.
supporting the claims Of the contestant. The
vote was then taken on the minority resolu-
ton declaring Pendleton entitled to the seat.
IL was deieated-yeas, l42; nays, i5o-a
strict party vote The vote was then taken
on the msjority resolution. The Democrats
relrained from voting in order TO have the
contestant seated by less than quorum, 50
that the question Of the right Of the Speaker
TO count quorum may be taken before the
courts. The vote resulted-yeas l62, nays
O. the Speaker counting a quorum. Mr.
Q Ferrall. of Virginia, raised the point Of
no quorum. but the Speaker Ignored him,
and the newly-elecisd member, Mr.. Akin
son. appeared at the bar Of the House, and
amid applause on the Republican side took
the cath OF Office.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

A rather pathetic and pitiable scene oc-
CURED Immediately after the vote had been
taken unseasing Pendleton, and the gentle
man who bad been illegally drawing the
salary Of a Congressman for the past year was
the principal actor. After the oath had been
administered to Mr. Atkinson and be had
taken his seat on the Republican side. all
eyes naturally turned 10 the Democratic
side to see how the ex member took the
medicine. II was truly a pitiable sight.
PendletOn seemed 10 be dazed by the pro-
csedings He remained seated and made no
effort TO move until a sympathetic friend
stepped up and grasped his young and tender
hand. The youthIai statesman was too iuli
for utterance, and gave way 10 tears. Atthat
stage Of the proceedings, several other Dem
ocratic members came to the rescue, and in
few minutes Mr. Pendleton had braced up
considerably, and when last seen was max
ing his way toward the door. During Mr..
Pendleton stay here be has become quite a
fsvorite among the pages, nearly every one
of waom rushed up TO him during the most
trying moments in his career, and shook his
hand wishing him better luck next time.
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Account Of all sales. donations, devices and be-
rectOrs OF the Poor Of said County. for is,9 eX-
elusive OF amount received from County Treas
urer: