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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07

GREExssuRc, Pa, Oct. 4-Ex Congress
man jacob Turoey, the distinguished law
yer and Democratic politician ofthis county.
is dead. Five weeks sgo he was afflicted
with a sore foot. Gangrene set in, and the
member was amputated at the ankle. He
suffered greatly from the effects Of the opera
lion, and this afternoon at Eso breaihed bis
last 81
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07

IT the Democratic party had its way
two-thirds Of the workshops in this
country would be closed. 1t is now en-
gagged in an attempt to prevent the man
ufacture of tin in the United States, and
resort is had to the most blazen and
wholesale lying 10 impress upon the pub
lie the idea that tin is not now being
made in this country.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07

Ara meeting of the Pittsburg Bar As
soeiation, held last Saturday, resolution
was passed against the holding Of Con-
stltutional Convention, for the reason
that the present Constitution is adapted
TO the people in all material respects, and
that it contains within itself ample pro-
visions for its amendment when neces-
sarv. And SO say We all.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07
No w ater For the Boats.

CINCINNATI, o., Oct. specials received
to-day report that Is steamboats,, all freight
and passenger loaded, are aground between
this city and Point Pleasant, W. Va, where
there is but one foot eight inches Of water.
Teams are crossing the Ohio River at dozens
of points. 1t is estimated that the low wats J
is daily causing loss of $1,000, and farm
ers with grain TO ship are put to serious loss,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07
ALSO

Lot No. o in plan OF said town. and on the
north side OF the National road, and beginning sc
a stake on said road, and on the west side OF
Somerset street and running thence along the
said street North 10 degrees East 10 perches 70
stake thence by lands Of Geo. W. Turney North
"a degrees West 4 perches to lot No. 2i thence
with said lot North is degrees west 10 perches TO
the National Road. thence with il South a de-
grees East percbes 70 the place OF beginning,
containingf0 perehes Of land, with the EpPurte-
nanceS.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate OF James B. Weimer. late Of sOmerset
BOr.. Somerset Co. Pa
Letters OF administration on the above es-
tnte having been granted 10 the undersigned
by the proper authority. notice is hereby Civ
en- to all persons Indebted 70 said estate 10
make Immediate payment and those having
claims against the same will present them
duly authenticated for settlement on Friday,
November lS ls9l, at my blacksmith shop in
Somerset borough
CHARLES WEIMER-
O-t7. Administrators.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07
There WIN Be Three Vacant Seats.

HARRISBURG, Oct. s.-There will be several
vacant seats at the coming extra session Of
the Senate. No successor TO Harlan, OF
Chester county, who resigned to accept a po-
sition in the newly created United States
appellate court, has been elected. Senator
Mehard is lying dangerously i'll with typhoid
fever at his home in Wampum, Lawrence
county, and Senator Monaghan, of Schuyl-
kill, is to be married on the 14th, being there
fore necessarily absent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07
A Minister Sent to JAN.

READING. Pa, Oct. 6.-Rev. Phillip H.
Garrett, well known United Brethren min
lister, convicted in court here on the charge
Of frsudulentIy obtaining $50 on life in
surance policy, was this afternoon sentenced
10 one years imprisonment. He wept as he
was led to jail.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07
Hold Your Corn

CHICAGO, Oct. 2-The Allisn7e is outiin-
ing circular letter to be sent broadcast
among the farmers, telling them to hold
their corn. The circular says that the for
dgn demand win be 30 percent greater than
last year. when 50 s77.955 bushels were
shipped
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07
The Rice MIlls of the South.

CHICAGO, Oct IA dispatch from Atlanta,
Ga, says: A movement is on foot to buy
up all the rice mills Of the South and throw
them into pool The Standard Oil Compa-
ny and English capitalists are supposed to
be behind the enterprise. Between 81 l,0oO-
900 and 100000 viii be required, and the
working capital will be sI,OOO.OOO. Options
have been secured on the mills at New Or
leans, Savannah, Charleston and Whining
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07
Canning Works DESTROYED by Fire.

INDIASAPoLIs, Oct. 4.-ShOrtly after .
o'clock this morning fire destroyed the can
ming works of the Van Camp Packing Com
pAny. The total loss is $4,000, on which
there is Sl49,500 insurance. Four firemen
were caught by falling wall this afternoon
and badly bruised, but not fatally hurt.
Fireman Martin Haley was overcome by the
heat and will probably die.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07
The Highest House In the World.

RoxE, Oct. 5.-The Alpine club is building
q hut for signal purposes on the peak OF
Monte Rosa at an altitude of nearly 1900
feet. The hut has the highest site of any
building in the world. The queen of Italy
has subscribed large sum towards its eree-
ton.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07
TERMS

NOTICE-All persons purchasing at the
above sale viii please take notice that 10 per
cent. OF the purchase money must be paid
when property Is knocked down. Otherwise
IL viii again be exposed 10 sale al the risk Of
the first purchaser. The residue Of the pur-
chase money must be paid on or before the
day of confirmation, VIZ Thursday, December
II, 1891. No deed viii be acknOwle ledged until
the purchase money Is paid In full
Sheriff 5 Office. ISAIAH GOOD.
Oct :. 1851 Sheriff
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07
RuokIen,s ArnIca saIve.

The Best saive in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblsins
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. Il is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
mOneyrefunded. Price 25 cents per box
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07
COUNTY.
FOR PRESIDENT JUDGE.

FOR PRESIDENT JUDGE,
FRANCIS ]. KOosER. ESQ., Of Somerset
Borough
subject to the decision OF the District Con-
ference.
FOR ASSOCIATE JUDGE,
NOAH BIEsECKER, OF Quemahouing Twp.
FOR JURY COMMISSIONER,
DANIEL W. sAYLOR, Of Somerset Twp
FOR POOR HOUSE DIRECTOR,
JOSEPH L. MILLER. OF Somerset Twp.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07

Is Pittsburg on Sunday last the ther-
mometer climbed up to SO. The intense
heat compelled even the most devout 10
absent themselves from the churches.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07
CHERIFF's SALE.

BY virtue OF q certain writ Of Fie.i Facias
Issued ont Of the Court Of Common Pleas of
Somerset County, Pa, and 20 me directed,
there will exposed 10 public sale, az the Court
House, in Somerset Borough, at l O'Clock
p NJ. on
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07

We are deep IN the Of fitting out the boys and little on
fitting for school, for church. for play with bright neat %
and seryceab garments all new manufactured for and delivered
our original % per cent undr prices paid
smaller dealers This much from those who buy from u
Money Patience all three saved by trading where values
cred.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07

sat Of Pr1insgiraaia, C6lzlty er Som0z>f. 8.
L Andrew Parker, Cashier Of the ahOve-named
Bank do sOlemnly swear that the above state
ment Is true, TO the best Of my knowledge and
ANDREW PARKER,
Cashier.
OF sept, ISL.
WM H WELFLEY,
Notary Public.
CoRREcT--ATTEsI =
JOHN r. SCOTT,
GEO. r. SCULL
PRED ". BIEsECEER
Directors
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07
DEPoRT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
First National Bank
RESOURCES:

OF SOMERSET, at Somerset, in the State
Of Pennsylvania, at the close Of business. Sept.
9Th 1881
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-10-07

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION DELESAi
As. L Shields, n,..,.z.,-..s.
John Roberts, fAiAa'e-t --@-
Isaiah c Wear,
Herman Kresmer,
william l. ShRfizT, Delaware
Lewis Hall. DEuphin-
Frnnk ReedeF. Northampton
H. Edwards, LackawEna-
H. c. Mccormick. Lyc0ming.
George s Sdhmidt, York.
Jossph H. POmeroy. Schuylkill-
Cyr1s Elder. Cambria.
John Cessna Bedford,
John s. Lkmbie,
william r Roger. SAilcgneuy.
James {. Brown. Mercer
r Y. Powderly. Lackawana,
Morris L kaufman, Behign.
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sCULL, Editor and Proprietor.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-29

called upon 90 produce . preponoer-
anee of evidence, but many . man Who
had 10 be convicted beyond AL reason
able doubt, aud had ran away after
stealing as many cents, as Mr.. Perry
stole dollars, iAngulshes in prison. He
has escaped thus far the Just penalty
or hls crimes, only because tis wife,
father and bondsnen succeeded IA IN
dncing him 10 retnra 10 the city, alter
gfYing up all he had 10 these tsondsmen.
IL your honor 20 say. without any ex-
pianstlon from Mr.. Perry, that there
Was nothing peculiar about hs going.
ms staying OF ms coming back, and
that these young men. 10 whom MI
Perry WAS indebted. were mistaken IA
concluding that ae had sbsconded. aud
that his bondsmen who had . mortgage
executed by the sbscoDdlng man while
he Was IN Chicago are 10 be placed ahead
of these young men, TINS. we think.
can not be- done without some DENIAL
proof aud ask that the attachment he
sustained"
After = short dehberstlon Judge Ad-
sit rendered \ decision TO the effect
that the attachment WAS perfectly legal
and good.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-29

Mr. and Mrs. DIR. Conkey Cannot Live
Happily Together.

Monday night Mrs. DIR. Conkey slept
in one of the coops st police headquar-
ters in order to escape difficulty with
her husband, but that didn't bring an
end to her troubles. Last evening
about half past nine there was quite
good sized row going on IN the third
floor of the block at the northeast cor
ner OF Pearl and Iona-sts. Mr.. and
Mrs. Conkey were having another
seance. Policemen were called in TO
see what the trouble was all about.
Mrs. Coukey was weeping and tremb-
ling, while Conkey laughed over It as
though il were good joke. He had
decided that she must sleep on a cot,
instead of in her natural place as
mistress of the household. He had
even attempted to throw her out. and
in some way or other the door glass
WAS smashed to smithereens. "she
can't sleep IN here" saId Coukcy.
when questioned about the trouble.
Mrs. Conkey with tears told the
story of the trouble. She says that
Conkey wants to yet nd OF her, but she
has no money and means 10 make him
support her. When they lived IN Ben
ton Harbor, she saws that he sent her
home to kankakee, Illinois, saying
that ne would come in q few days and
bring her back. Instead of that he
sold the furniture and ekipped 20 Can.
ada She says that he has another
woman on the string and that's all the
trouble there 10; that ne has threatened
TO Kill her and made life miserable for
her generally. The other tenants OF
the block tell story rejecting credit
ON Ms. Conkey, but not very much on
the companions of her husband. Last
night. to avoid further trouble, Mrs.
Conkey STAYED at hotel. She ssys her
husband has crazy streaks. DIR. Conkey
says ne is not TO blame, and 10 ali that
= husband gould be asked 70 he. He
seens 10 I'D quite well satisfied with
himself on general principles.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-29
VICTIM OF SUPERSTITION.
n Young Woman Driven Inssne by b.
ing Accused of Witchcraft

n Young Woman Driven Inssne by Be-
ing Accused of witchcraft.
READING, Pa, July 2s.-Miss Mary
Ruth; of Greshville, this county, has
become a raving maniac. She is the
young woman whom gossipy neighbors
accused of being a witch.
Within the past two weeks she has be-
come very violent, tearing her clothing
oil. attacking her family and DONG
other mischief. The doctors now say
that her case is incurable, and early
next week she will be taken TO the H.
sane asylum.
Miss Ruth, who is about 80 years old :.
lived pleasantly and happily in 4
country house near Greshvlle. Among
the nelghbors were Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
BOYER. Mrs. Boyer has been an invalid
for some years. Finally some one told
her that she was hewitched. She coh-
suited witch doctor" in Reading,
aud he told heI she was in the power
of "spell." He gave her charm TO
deprive the supposed witch of her
power, and strangely enough Mrs.
Boyer improved.
The neightors, who are superstitious
20 a remarkable degree, by common
consent, decided that Mary Ruth was
the witch. They sighted her and
Stunned her. and the poor girl suffered
great mental anguish under the ordeal.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-29
THOSE ELECTRIC TOWERS.
Moonlight Which Dossa't Have To Wait
for Fair weather,

Charles S. Olds, manager of the Star
Iron Tower Company, Of Fort Wayne,
Ind, III speaking of the new contract
for lighting the city by means of cleo
tric towers, sad last evening: "As fai
a. monetaty considerations are con-
cerned, the contract IS not particularly
valuable TO the company, bnt 10 the
city OF Grand Rapids it is certainly very
advantageous. was surprised, 10 say
the least, when i first found out that
Grand Rapids, famous throughout this
part of the country for its enterprise
and its beauty, was still clinging 10
nspths lamps. Especially since other
cities less favoraDly known. such as
Jackson, Lansing aud Kalamazoo, had
adoLt, d more advanced methods long
ago. About our acceptance, do you
ask? Well, / zee no reason why the
contract should not be executed. We
propose to give this city lighting much
superior tO what II has ever had.
aud that at a reduced expense. We
consider the city admirably adapted 10
tower lighting. and expect To show the
possibilities OF II here. We won't make
our fortunes out OF IT but We Will make
IT u sample for other cities to look at.
As soon as possible, the work will be
commenced, and it will he hustled,
when once begun. OF course there are
a good many things to look out for and
perhaps the most important one 10 the
location of the lights. We have made
out a map, showing the general plan.
but 1t IS our intention to look over the
ground very thoroughly, with refer
ence TO its topography, and IN short Tor
the locations that will give the very
best general results. In doing this We
shall consult the aldermen Of each
ward. Everybody in the ward can't
get q light for his front door Of course,
but with the tower system there will be
no strenuous objections, as every.
body's yard will be lighted well.
1t has been suggested that other cities
are very brilliantly lighted by hanging
lights at every street crossing. That IS
true. but look at Jackson. . city one
fourth the size of Grand Rapids, pays
$50, 900 a year for lighting. To light
Grand Rapids by that metfod would
cost from $90, 900 to 100000 year,
and we will do the business just as sat-
isfactorily for less than half the sum.
As the old saying goes. the proof OF
the pudding is in the eating and We
await the decision of the newly lighted
Grand Rapids with pleasurable sntlci-
patton"
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-29
SLUGGlNG AND KICKING
And Withai Some Nest Excellent
Fielding
MERE SEEN II YEsIERDlI'S CANE
rhs hess lsteressisg GA.s Of ths ssassns
is "hieh the hsyassaatee 1srss
hAss~s Wis-Essrs bssy's nAs-
sias Average tree fastSs

lt's not an easy thing to guess the
time of game Of base ball after you
have seen II, II you have not kept tab
on It with . watch. Yesterdays game
MAS ss toll of interes As Method .st
deacon is fun of power at camp meet.
ing. Al tunes u would seem As though
the third Terre Haate man never could
be- put out and again II ~onld seem a.
though the ball tossers never would
QUIT chewing the rag" with the um-
pre-. Ii seemed surprising indeed that
ite game took but two hours. Grand
Rapids started in like sprinter bent 90,
smashing the record. kstz died ~assly.
but Dowie hit angle that ~as hotter
than mustard plaster Peitz.
Popkay and whalsn each did
their duty aud two earned runs re-
sulted. Good cheer settled over the
little asseniblage that had gathered 10
see poor game and were disappointed.
But their smiles faded like tue gold
rings sold 10y street venders. for the
naughty Hoosler lads sailed ia and Sc
cured 1ve runs. TIE sun turned
around 10 shine again IN the next two
innings and IN them our score received
three more chips. So II went along tlll
Grand Rapids hall ot the eighth. when
they needed i've RUM to tie the score.
Here the fas Began.
Whalen came IN ~ hat and Dowle
whispered TO him. "line il out, Dad :
ihis's the place TO win the game" By
aid of Spills error whalen got first.
Breckenridge added 10 the glory OF he
previous home run, and slngied. When
Murphy thought he had four balls, Mr..
Umpire, Eco, SAID three. Then there
MAS q jangie. Finally the Official
scorer decided il by saying -four"
Boland make his fourth hat. Still no
body out After 0'Connor and kats
lad struck out, Dowie singled. Then
Peltz singled and Dowie came IN. The
ball was thrown to catch him
and q wrangle occurred over ths decis-
ion. Every player IN the .erre Haute
team gathered around the plate, desert
ing Peltz at firet. He ambled around
to third during the talking match. lie
couldn't get IN, however. The Terre
Hautes were mad, for the score Was
tied. Kappel died easily, but Wright
made his fourth hit and sent the ball
out OF the grounds. One more run
then scored and that Was all they
needed, for Grand Rapids could do no
more. The features were Psbeits
great running one-hapded catch, home
runsby Breckenridge, Wright and Psbst.
Bolaud's batting and catching and
Wright's elegant second base play and
stick work. Another game today.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-29

st. Marks church was well filed last
evening to hear w. y. II. Whitehead,
the popular English song lecturer, Who
ha. already had a very cordial recep-
ton m our city, He spoke on mus'c
for the church, the school. the home.
lie gave selections from the grand
Oratofics. aud he gave an organ recital
of selections from the great masters.
The lecturer briefly referred TO the
music of the Bible. particularly 10 the
musc at the dedication 81 the t<uple
IN Davidt dav. He then chanted the
l3sth Psalm. aud the congregation
Joined in the chorus, "For He Mercy
fpdureth Forever" The effect vas
very inspiring and thrilling. hr.
Whitehead sfterwsrd gave bic organ
recital from the works Of Mozart. Men
deisohn, Handel. Rossini, etc, and
greatly delighted the people. Tonight
j. Mr.. whitebeed's farewell st the
Good Tempiars Hall, when be gives
bic most popular cong entertainment OF
the week.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-29
DIXON SLUGS WILLIS
Knocks Him Completely Out in the
Fifth Round.
The COLORED NAN SILL CLIPPER
A. when He Firss Undertook the Job.
centsss fer the BAntam weight
Championship OF the world.
An Exciting struggle

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2S.-A prize
fight between George Dixon, Of Boston,
and Abe Willis, of Australia, took place
at the gymnasium Of the California
Athletic Club toninght, for q purse of
5000 and the bantam weight champion
ship of the world.
Willis Was practically unknown here,
and the betting before the fight began
was in Dixon's favor. ranging from 500
to $40 TO Sl00 to $40. Great interest
WAS taken in the tight aud the club
room was we'll filled. The contestants
appeared IN the ring soon after $50
O'Clock. Both men were IN perfect
condition. DIxon's seconds were Tim
O'Rourke, Mitchell ana Billy Akers.
Willis was seconded by Martin Murphy
and Billy smith. Hiram Cook was
referee. Time was called at s:45.
First round-Dixon led and caught
Willis on the jaw, sending am down.
When he arose there Was the llvehest
kind Of a rally, the men sluggDg each
other 1T close quarters and Dixon
plainly having the best Of it. Willis
hugged AS much AS possible.
Second round-After fighting eau
tIously for a minute, Dixon planted n
swinging left on the Australians jaw.
They KEEP. up u see-saw on each others
jaws at the closest possible range. The
round closed with cheers for both.
Third round-Dixon then landed his
left on Willis body and his right on his
Jaw. Neither blows did much damage.
Fourth round-After two minutes of
sparring, Dixon rushed and landed on
Willis Jaw and body several times, re-
ceivlng two sharp raps IN return.
Fifth round Dixon caught the Aus
trahan OH the jaw with his left and
sent him down. Willis rose to his
hands and knees and took his ten Sec
onds on the floor. He arose little
weak, but when Dixon rushed him, ne
stood prepared to receive the attack.
He was not able to do much. however.
in the rally that followed. and Dixou' s
right soon came into contact with
Willis jaw and the latter went down
fiat on his back. He fell heavily and
lay like log. When ten seconds had
expired, Willis seconds had TO lift him
from the floor, and Dixon was declared
the winner. The colored man seemed
AS strong as when the fight commenced.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-29
BLAINE GOES BOOMING
w. w. Tracy Says the Maine Nan
- sure TO be Elected
be IS TIE IDOL OF. .IHE YOUNG NEy
of the 9spabiiean PaFty-As win Be
Their soniaes n They Have .
tstee-AggFsssiye Campaign
Will he NAgsd.

CHICAGO, July 2s.-"James G.. Blaine
Is the idol Of the young men of the Re-
publican party. and If they have any
considerable voice IN the next pres.den-
tlal convention be will be lts NOMINEES"
saId w. w. Tracy at the Grand Pacific
Hotel today. Mr.. Traey's opinion re-
gardlng the probable future course OF
political events has especisI value be-
cause of his relations with the leaders
of the Republican party. lie Is prom
inent banker of Springfield. H.. was
chosen the first president OF the Illinois
League Of Republican Clubs four
years ago and has been re-
elected at each convention since.
lie presided a. the Cincinnati conyen-
ton OF Republican clubs and IS men-
ier ot the Executive commlttee or the
Maternal Association OF these organiza-
tons. He Is IN constant and close
communication with James 5. Ciarkson
and there is no doubt but that he will
he member of the next National cam
palgn committee.
''As | said" continued Mr.. Tracy.
blaine - the young mems candidate
aud sucn of them AS 20 TO the conven-
ton Will favor his nomination. OF
course II may he that other counsels
will prevail. but doubt It. fam salts
ned that If Mr.. Blaine will consent 10
accept the nomination he can have IT,.
lie Is the bralnIest man in the party,
and the greatest and foremost Ameri-
can. Further than that. | think that
Mr.. Blaine can be elected against any
man the Democrats can put up.
$50 far "A the Illinois delegation IN
the convention IS concerned, there will
be a contingency winch Will affect its
acton. Tins contingency Is the posi-
h!e candidacy OF Senator Shelby NJ.
Cullom. should Senator Cullom indi-
cate a desire To make contest in the
convention the Illinois delegation viii
support hlm as long as there IS . posi-
lahty OF his being successful. One
thing ls certain, and that Is that the
tactics Of 1888 will not be repeated by
tho Illinois delegation of 1892. IL an
Illinois man is in the field the delega-
ton will have to stand by HIM.
What Will the Republican clubs do?
Well. at the Cincinnati convention the
vote was two to one for Blaine, and
think that expresses the general senti-
ment. I received a letter from Mr..
Clarkson this morning which. being
confidential. cannot give out for pub
lcatlon. l can say. however,
that the Republican party will
make m aggressive campaign IN
the states holding elections this
fall. Will We fight for the Mckinley
bill? I'll tell you about that after the
national committee meeting in Phila-
delphia. am here as a looker-ou Mt
the meeting Of the Illinois Republican
editors"