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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13
A Dogs Desperate Act.

Monday afternoon Mrs Ge0rge Wright
and little daughter. Of near Risfsd.le, start
Ell out TO the barn preceded by their large
dog. which was just in front of them, when
slddenly the animi. withoat any apparent
reason, wheeled around and sprang upon
the child Mrs Wright. seeing the peril OF
the little girl hasteaeI to her side to rescue
her from the enraged animal, when Quick
fash he left the child and sprang upon
Mrs Wright, throwing her down and taking
her arm, above the elbow. in his mouth
tore the flesh and muscle from the bone.
Not satisfied with this, he next sank his
teeth into her shoulder and tore large pieces
of flesh from that member. He also bit her
on other parts of the body injaring her
fatally When rescued from his infur:ated
grasp. she was completely exhausted and
unable 10 speak. Her injuries are Of very
serious nature and her recovery is consider
ed out ofthe question The little girl. how
ever. escaped much injury. The animal was
promptly killed. IL is not known positively
what caused it to turn upon the child. but
il is thought that she must have touched it
while walking atong- Everything possible
i being done for the injured lady, ia hopes
of saving her life, but grave fears are had Of
her surviving long.-Gsssassnry Hsnaid.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13
Earmers. rake Notice.

al AlCtos oR6 AN0NtCSf
l have leased the large warehouse of Peter
Fink at the B. & o. Depot. in Somerset, for
five years, and also warerooms at Berlin and
Coleman's, where win keep on hand dur
ing the seasons for delivery and reshipment
to all local points every grade of Fertilizers
manufactured by the weli-known Susque-
hanna Fertilizer Company. of Canton. Bal
timore. Nd. have spent five years among
you, while these goods have been used in
Somerset county for eight years, having been
introduced by tile Hon. O. p Shaver. 0w-
ing to the large number of my patrons whom
Ithank kindly, my agents and myself may be
unable TO call to see you personally, so |
take advantage Of your excellent papers TO
call your attention to the merits of our Fer
tiIizers, and beg leave TO say that s. b. Yo-
der, of Pugb Somerset County. Pa. and
myself have solicited orders for the fall crops
of lS90-l60 tons to date of issue, notwith-
standing the strong competition.
r. NJ Patton. of Somerset, who resides
near the depo<, is acting as delivering agent
for me- By addressing or calling on him.
you can learn our prices We can re-ship
TO any local point on short notice. but would
prefer at all times to have your orders as far
in advance ofimmediafe wants as practical
as it enables Us TO get our goods to you in
better mechanical condition. In behalf of
the Susquehanna Fertilizer Co, am,
Very Respectfully,
A. J. KOsER. Guernsey, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13
Preparing for the Biz Farmers En-
oarpment.

Lra,soS. Pa. Aapu-t - Extensive
preparations are under way ior the Far
iners' encanpmeas Al ~ G-sns. Eight or
10 acres 81 woodland have h-n c'eareI.
Manufactures q agricultural implements
from y States have sacu-e8 spaee f,r the
display Of tlieis machinery, inclulias the
New England Sssses. 0'.ic. Illinai+, al tlsose
States contiguous 70 Pennss ivAnia. tiesEeia.
Florida aud osher Southern siates An an
ditorinm is 10 process OF erection in the en-
campment ground which vii seat about
5000. Ii will be a massive structure. COW
ering an area Of nearly half an acre Rev.
T. Dewitt TalmsSs will asiicafe it on san
day Of next week in the anticipated pres
ence Of thousands Of people.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13

The registry lists are nov open a. the
different polling places throughout the
county. and voters should hasten to ex-
anime them and see If they have been
properly assessed. Any voter who dis
covers that his name has been omitted
should visit the assessor and have the
mistake corrected without delay Sep
tember is the last day for legal registTa-
ton. Persons intending 10 vote upon
age, who are under p years Of age, must
also be assessed, although the payment
Of a poll tax is not necessary. Poll tax
must be paid before October T. and every
citizen not a real estate owner must have
paid such a tax within two years pre-
cedinq the election in order to be quail
fled voter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13
Green Goods Men cauehr

NEw YoRK, August i2.-charles Morton.
Joseph Barnard. and James j. Dolly we're ar
rested Friday last on the charge OF attempt
ing 10 swindle Russell D Harrison. son OF
the President, By means Of the green
goods game About six months ago Mr..
Harrison received a conf ieatiai circular
Offering great inducements TO invest 10 coan-
terfeit money and inviting him to send for
" terms, &c giving name and address Mr..
Harrison turned the circular over 10 the
police authorities, and the result was the
persons named were arrested At their
apartments were found many addressed en-
yelopes ready f5- mailing, and other para
phernaIia necessary to carry out their swind-
ling operations The accused were commit
ted IN default ofsa so each.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13
PRESS COMMENTS.

From the Harrisburg Telegraph
Young Mr. Chairman Kerr should look
al the fate Of VIM. Uhler Hensel and be
ware. Mr.. Hensel was chairman for only
two years. and now he Is only heard Of al
Democratic Conventions and has to be in
trOduced
From the Bradford star.
The Republican state Committee will for
mally open the campaign in Pennsylvania
about September Is, and after that the
Democracy will continue their efforts TO
keeping Mr.. Deiamatsr's majority below
10000.
From the Rlfismau's JoarnAl
Editor Walters, of the Pittsburg Chronicle
Tsisgrgps--whose opposition to Senator Del
amaier before the Harrisburg convention
was marked By yigor and vehemenee rare
ly witnessed, even in that out and out Amer
i,an Journalism accustomed TO speak no
matter where il sir.kes-says he has been
in fiffy-eight Counties Of this State and has
filled TO discover any substantial opposition
10 the Republican nominees. By that same
token he SAYS there is no chance for Mr..
PAitisOn. and lac is already beaten. the Sc
rious dissfeciion in the Democratic ranks
confirming his observation about as solid as
anything could.
From the I'illlAdelphis Press.
Here and there an independent Republi-
can announces his purpose not TO support
Senator Delamater, bat for every one Of
these there are hundreds Of findependen; r.
publicans who are solidly in line. The COM
pany Of Repablican kickers is an exceeding
ly lonely one compared with the strong
body Of independent Democrats who will
not supPlrt Patison, and many Of whom
viii vote for D=aai lte-. The esteemed enc
my always has COOL luek in carrying cleo
tons up 10 the time the voting takes place /;
then it gets beaten. This year will prove no
exceu-ior
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13
Roasted to Death.

PrrrsnrRs. Pa August = Squire Ed
wards held an inquest last evening on the
body of John Bowers, who was almost IN
sianily killed by being thrown on the I'm
ish;ng table At the Z lgsr Thompson Steel
Works. The verdict was one Of accidental
death.
Bowers death was perhaps the most tragic
that has occurred bere for years. He bad
walked in between tise shori rolls and the
finishing table TO remove oo5bie when he
was caught by z ninety-foot rail and thrown
on the red hot table face downward. While
in this position the red hot rail passed slow
ly over his Body, literally roasting it. The
men and physicians who were called say
that there never was such sight presented
in any mill.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13
moa,, mar,ah Items.

II. II. Gardiner. OF JOHNS; ssn. is lying
very I'll with typhoid mslarial fsver, at the
home of his fssher, Hiram Gardner. Of this
place
Mrs. John Stuff is now in Phil sdeiisisiz
nader the treatment u Dc. Klein, for cancer
in her breast. That the operation may be
successful is the earnest wish Of s!I who
know her.
Oa;s harvest is nov in full blast. Contrary
10 the prediction Of nearly everybody.
though short in the straw, it Is good crop
Joseph criss is now giving his entire tine
to selling the White sewing machine. He
had been assisting his brother during the
past six weeks 10 harvest, however
Sarah Blough, of near ssanton's Mills,
died July s0tb, and was buried at this place,
at her own request. The Cemetery here wss
laid out by her grandfather, solomon Hor-
ner, one of the pioneers OF this section. She
was a maiden lady, in her 721d year, and
for many years a member of tbs Esangelical
Association Funeral services were held by
the Rev. Reininger, OF that denomination. Of
Jennertown
George Baugh died on Thursday. JaIy 81
at the home Of bis son-in-law. J. r. Ankeny,
Of this place. where he had male his home
for solne years past. Funeral at the Horner
church, conducted by his pastor, the Rev.
Johnston, OF stoyestown. lie was in his
18th year; member OF the Lutheran church
from his youth an inoifsnsive citizen: good
neigbbor lie was born and raised within =
few miles OF the place Of bis death.
On Friday. the 2J;h, the worst tornado
We sver had here. passed over narrow strip
OF country near here. tearing down trees and
fences. and in fact everything in its way, and
damaging the house and barn OF George
( Goantryman. tearing of tough white OAK
tree. and throwing j: on J p Ank@ny's barn
partly demolishing the roof The principal
sufferers from this storm are George C0un-
/ tryEnan, J. p ankeny. G. W. and Val. c.
Miller, and Philip and A. II. Maurer.
OCCASIONAL.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13
J. Boyle O'ReiIiy Dead.
PHIIIPc. GaERrrr.

BosroS, August lo.-John Boyle Reilly,
the distinguished Irish poet, patriot and
athlete. died very suddenly this morning at
his summer home at Cohasseit Ills wife
discovered him at about three O'Clock sitting
in his room smoking. He complained then
Of being very sleepy. and moment later lay
down on sofa, falling at once into deep
sleep.
His labored breathing, however. alarmed
bis wife, and affer time she summoned a
physician His arrival, however, was fol-
lowed by death, Mr.. o'Rsilly never once
rousing from his s.upor.
Mr. o'Railly was troubled with insomnia,
and il Is sboaght be may have taken some
thing to induce sleep. ,hongh no evidence Of
such thing Is at hand The attending
physician thinks it was case of heart fail
ure.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13
Kemmler Is Dead.

William kemmler, convicted Of murder
was executed in the State prison al Auburn
New York, under the law by the use Of cleo
tricity on Wednesday morning. Afler the
application Of electricity had continued about
IL seconds he was said to be dead, and the
current was stopped. Signs ofrespiration ap-
peared, however, and the current was again
applied, and in about thirteen minutes from
the first stroke be was again declared dead.
Death was then certainty. The flesh upon
the dead mans back was burned, and also
spot on the top of his head, where the cleo
trodes had been placed. The autopsy was
made three hours after death.
On March %, 1889, be murdered his mis-
tress, "TiIlie" Zeigler. and his death was the
reparation for his crime.
This wretch who died in Auburn prison
was a pioneer. His death inangurated o
new method OF judicial killing. Since his
tory began men are known 10 have been
killed, under the Jaw, by IS me:hods--thst
fist employed on this occasion being the
latest
The experience in the Kemmler case, in
spite of all the precautions taken. have
shown many difficulties in the way of gen.
eral adoption Of the method.
The chair in which Kemmler sat when be
was killed has perforated wooden seat
The side posts OF the back reach above where
human head would rest The outlines are
nearly those Of figure 4. Through the
stick thus projecting from the back bar and
over the sit;er's head is quarter-ineh hole
directly over the head. l; is e little aperture,
yet through it passed the current which was
the agent OF KemmIer's death.
Fastened 10 the head-rest is pad heavily
insulated with rubber fashioned 10 fit the
curves Of the neck and upper spinal column.
The criminals head is drawn back hard and
into this neck saddle, by the heavy mask
that fits the forehead, shades the eyes aud
envelopes the chin, but leaves the nose and
mouth exposed. There are straps upon the
mask that buckle back about the upright
central bar. The head Is fixed and fast. The
arms, wrists and elbows are pinioned the
legs are bound: stout broad strap circles
the waist and holds il fast the electrode for
the head is connected through the bar TO The
barred base Of the spine, and the occupant of
the chair has been made part Of circuit
through which, when the current is switch
e3 on, flashes the force that kills.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13

The importance Of good organization
in the Republican party cannot be over
estimated. Now IS the time 10 begin
work. The first thing 10 look after is
the registry Of voters who have moved
into the district since las; year, and see
that the name Of every Republican voter
Is on the register. This is the work Of
the committeeman Of each district and
shouli receive attention at once Then
there are persons residing in many dis
tricts who should be nsturalized. They
desire TO become citizens Of the United
States in order that they may have a
voice in the selection Of local and nation
al rulers. Give them information on
this subject and aid them IN becoming
natnralized citizens. Every man can
perform great service TO himself and
party if he will be active and perform
that little missionary work thsf a COM
mittecman i expected TO perform.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13

Irwoald take good many big volumes
TO contain the abuse and angry epithels
which the Democratic press has layished
upon Speaker Reed Yet the Speaker is
cheerier, brighter, serener, and soldier
than ever. lie knows that abuse from
Democratic paTJisans is generally regard
ed by sensible people as evidence that
the public man at whom it is leveled is
pursuing a wise and patriotic course.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13
The Count of Population VIII Soon
Be Completed.

Superintendent Of Census Porter says the
enumeration Of population win be about
completed in nine days, bat that some
further revision may be necessary in order
10 insure perfect accuracy.
lie says be can furnish Congress with
figures upon which to base an apportion-
mens by the lst Of October
Pennsylvania, he sdded. shows the sur
prising INCREASE in population Of 81 100000
more than the last census Unless the mem
bership Of the House be decreased, which is
unlikely, Pennsylvania viii hold her own
in congrssmen, notwithstanding the great
gains that viii occur in tho Northwest.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13

The election in Utah shows a victory
for the Liberals, but by such a narrow
margin as 10 prove that Mormonism is
very much alive yet. People who i'm
agine that the spirit Of Mormonism is
crushed and hpmbled, in looking az the
vote and reading the accounts of the can
vass can easily see their mistake.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13

TIE election for Governor and other
State officers and members Of the Legis-
laiure in Alabama was held Monday.
Reports from all parts Of the state indi-
cate the usual sweeping Democratic ma
j0riiy, and that the Legislature viii con-
tain few Independents OF Republicans
The Dutch have captured Holland
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13

COLLECTOR CooPER says that he knew
Of GOOo Randall Democrats in Philadel-
phis who would not vote for Paitison
Mr.. Cooper says that Pstiison called his
extra session Of the Legislature for the
express purpose Of wiping ont RsndalI's
district, and he knows that Pattison
stood ready to sign any apporiionment
biil the Legislature might pass, provided
Randall was len out in the cold.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13

FoE the first time in twenty-five years
Democratic organs have acknowledged
thTt james q. Blaine is a clear headed
statesman" They have Usually called
him "A vicious and inscriptions poll
tician.7 There must be a screw loose.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13

Ixtbe face ofthe widespread dessitution
and suffering in Oklahoma, some Of the
too sanguine boomers are nox wishing
that they had not ieft comfortable homes
elsewhere 10 join in the mad rush 20 the
new territory. The Presidents recon-
Tnendation to Congress. that The upex-
pended balance OF the sum appropriated
for toe relief Of the sgfFerers from the
Mississippi foods be used 10 meet the
urgent necessiiies of those inhabitants Of
Oklahoma Who are poverty stricken, Is
an excellent one and should he followed
al once
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13

Is the next Alabama Legislature there
will be only Democrats in the Senate but
the House will have three Republicans.
Sun the Democrats claim that Alabama
does not need sr election law to protect
the Republican voters at the polls.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13

The Democrats were confident that the
Election bill would be buried in the Sen
ate committee. Since It has been report
ed 10 the Senate the Democrats are con-
filent tina; il viii never come to q vote.
The Democrats crawiish slowly but sure
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13

By a late edict Of the Gar Of Russia all
the Hebrews Of that country are ordered
ont Of il. 1t Is estimated that million
people viii have to leave the country,
and it Is expected that the majority Of
them will come to America.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13

THE Geor. Ia Democrats surprised the
couatrv al tL,ir convention on Thursday
by omitting altogether official utierance
respecting the Lodge Election bill and
Governor Gordon's boycott Of the North
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13
THURSDAT. AUGUST p, 1898.

At the righs, tile, interest and claim o. Adam
FnedInc, 81, in and 10 The following described
reai estate viz:
Somerset County, Pa. Edjoiniug LANDS 81 Gi-Iisl
Frledline. Jacob keIm- kiFs. Belle f--iaith ana
others, containing I7f acres more or les haviuE
thereon erected twg story plank dwelling house
bSnk teTn and Other baiiGincs WITH the a1u-ll,.-
aanc -
Taken in execution of tire prurarsr or Adam
Friediine- az the slil e jacob Hoffman. ID trust
for LG-inda Friedline.
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rwe eoAps rlsn us.
Over 20. 900 Men on the New York
Central and West Shore Go Out

The New Yosk ceniral aud IInslsou RIycr
Railroad aud The West sisere rad, both run
bv the ysaderbil.s, were .tied up Friday
night al o'elccx. Af'eF that time not
wheel larned. excepting The $40 and Il.so
q. M mail trains from the Grand ceniral
station. ever twenty thousand men are
idle this morning, and the probability Is that
the strike win be long and bitter
This l. the firs. STRIFE Of any moment on
the New York Central since its formation,
and bids fair 10 lie one Of the mos meinor-
able in the history cf labor tronbles in the
country. Il was ordered BY the Knights Oh
Labor Of the rozd. ard The completeness of
the iie-up surprised The officials of the reed
The Knights we're found !. every department
from The lispateher's c;Iice 10 IKE cleaners
of the engines. Engineers, hremen. brake
men, freight conductors. sw;tehmen, switch
tender, dock isborers. clerks and every
other class Of labor fell into line.
The eauseof the strike which canleso sud-
denly was that for months. according to the
wofkmen. prominent members Of the
knights Of Labor on various sections Of The
read have been discharged without any rea-
son being assigned.
a telegram from Chicago. under date OF
August 10th says The Knights OF Labor
Of Chicsgo are stirring in & very lively man
ner, and reporter was told to night by a
prominent member Of ihe local organization
that the railroad strike was not to be limited
to the New York roads, and that move is
to be made at this end Of The Vanderbilt
system very soon. The Central Council,
knights of Labor, Of Cook county. held a
spirited meeting this afternoon, al which
there was an unusually large attendance.
II was evident that there was something in
the wind. All interest cenIeFed III the New
York Central & Hudsoa River railroad
strike The Knights intimate very strongly
that they viii follow the example Of their
eastern bEoshers, and that the move is near
at hand Members Of the Central Council
who participated in 10 days meeting say
that they are strong among the employees
Of the Vanderbilt system at this end Of the
line. They claim that the other railway or
CARNATIONS are likely to 60 ooperaie with tlis
Knights II strike Is ordered here. A lead
ing member of the switchmen' organization
however, stated positively that in case the
Knights ordered strike on the lines center
ing at this fnt their organization viii re
main strictly neutral. "Of course said th'
sxitchman, "the boys viii have our sym
paiby, and we wish them success. bat 1
strike ordered by the Knights would no
precipitate any move on the part of our or
der"
Mondays Piitsburg Times says: 4 genera
tie-up Of the p. R. K. and Pennsylvania
Co.'S lines within the next three days is moi
by any means an impossibiliiy Tire men
have been growing and grumb.iDg for som,
time, and if they 20 out II will not be be
cause the employees Of the New York Contra
aie ont, but because they have a grievanc'
Of their own. 4 visit was paid 10 the yard
last night. bnt the men were not disposed Il
either affirm or deny The rumor Of genera
tie-up.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-08-13

CusUxcEY BLAcK denies that he con-
templates Withdrawing from the Demo-
cratic ticket. He prefers 10 be defeated.
He has already had some experience in
that line and seems % enjoy IL
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NoIcE

Al persons purchasing az the above sale VII
chase money mGst be paid when the property
! knocked down. otherwise Z, win again
be exp0scd 10 sale a. the r.>k of the FRI aur-
chaser The resl1ue Of the purchase money must
be paid on or before dag Of feonfsrsstior vo-f,-,i
xiii b acknowledged uRIiI the puscaase mou1y
is paid in iiill
-iIERIfF's OFFICE r. $ MCMILLAN
Somerset. Pa July so 70 sH.rir
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CHERIFF's SALE.

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A pMENIsTRATRIX. NoTlcr-

Estate OF Matte IIav decd. late of Milfg-i
Township, somerset Co. Pa
Letters ~ administration On the above estate
having been granted u the undersigned hv tht.
proper authOriiy. aotiCe = hereby given T. sl
persons Indebted g. said estate 70 make sn1mfsli-
sfe payment. and thoes having clai.as or sie-
mands against the same viii present them dnsr
authenticated fer settlement on Saturday. ss-.f
-. $50 n her rsSidsnoe 10 Ssid Township p ht.h
and where she viii sue5.d fsr sid purgsosss-
ANSIE CRITcHFlrLD.
a1gls. A6miaist-afrix,