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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13
Held Up a Train.

GUTHRIE, o., May l0-The south bound
passenger train on the Sante Fe road was
held up last night about ll:5O by FIVE mask
ed men. The gang is supposed to have been
the notorious Dalton boys who have been
seen in this neighoorhood recently. They
boarded the train at Wharton, and detached
the engine and proceeded TO the express car
and robbed il Of all money. Il is said the
amount was not large. The passengers were
not rlOlesled, but required to keep in the
cans, which order they obeyed.
The robbers secured only $500 from the
express car. The messenger locked himself
in and hid most Of the money in the stove.
When the robbers forced him to open the
safe they got only package of worthless
paper The 500 was found in corner of
the car. Posses are hunting the bandits.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13
Kansas Wheat Pests.

Kansas Cry, Nay l0.-Chancellor Snow
of the State university of Kansas has sent to
Secretary Mohler Of the State board Of sgri-
culture a letter concerning his conclusions
regarding the present wheat posts in Kansas.
The letter was made public yesterday. The
chancellor says the present spring has been
particularly unfAvorsble for the health of
chinch bugs, but still in ~ counties in the
southeastern part of the State, included be-
tween meridians 95' and $50 and between
the Seth parallel and the southern boundary
Of the State, the chinch bug is out in full
force. In other counties of the State the
pest is not 50 numerous. siillit exists in fully
one half Of all the counties.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13

y. Y. Letter Philadelphia Ledger
E,oHk Leslics Wasirafed kcrpaper. edited
by Russell B. Harrison, has another editor
ial in regard 10 the relations between Presi-
dent Harrison and Secretary Blame. In its
issue Of today il says in part
President Hrrrison entrusted the State
portfolio 10 one OF the keenest and most
popular OF American statesmen. There was
thus. a; the outset Of the Administration. a
combination OF two powerful intellects-the
one impetuous, vigorous alert, patient.
thoughtful and discerning While she elo-
quent voice OF Mr.. Blaine has been heard in
favor Of reciprocity, il was the mastery
Judgment Of the President himself that led
20 the formulation of the act OF Congress
giving him the power 10 secure reciprocal
trade relations II was the President him
self vino dictated the promp; and powerful
letter 10 the Governor Of Louisiana. protest
ing against the New Orleans outbreak. Il
was his admonition and sagacious counsel
that prevailed az The critical moment, when
} Few silver kings IL Congress threatened 10
Ieopardizc the credit Of the country. Il was
President Harrison who opened the wsy for
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13

THE Supreme Court OF Nebraska has
decided that James +. Boyd, who was
elected by the Democrats as Governor OF
that place, is not a citizen of the United
STATES, and therefore cannot hold the
office the duties Of which he has been
discharging since January last Mr.
Boyd's father came to this country while
his son was a minor and never was nat
uralized the son has never been natural
lied, and therefore is not a citizen. This
decision means trouble for Nebraska. as
all the acts done by Mr.. Boyd while oc-
cupying the Gubernatorial chair, includ-
ing his approval Of acts passed by the
Legislature, are invalid. But scant
obedience is yielded 10 the Naturaliza-
ton laws in a number Of the Western
states, aliens being permitted to exercise
the right Of suffrage before becoming
citizens Of the United States.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13
rhe ouaen.s Queer Ereak.

LONDON. May s.-Her Majesty has taken
queer freak in making a present ofa goat to
the Second battalion of the Welsh regiment
quartered at Eeyonport. The officers OF the
regiment, while expressing deep gratitude
for Her Majestys kindness, are entirely at a
loss to know what to do with the royal goat
which introduced itself to its new owrers
by butting and knocking down the Colonel
while at drill. The officers have no taste for
goat as a diet, and do not think it valuable
addition to the regimental equipment. How
ever. they have the goat, and have sent
formal address of thanks TO her Majesty.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13
An Agile Woman.

PORTSMOUTH, y II. May s-When Mrs.
Beckman and Mrs. Reed were removed to
Concord Sheriff Coffin removed three other
female prisoners to an attic room directly
over the one occupied by himself. About l
a. m. Thursday he discovered that Mrs.
Feiherly. who was awaiting trial for keep
ing dis1rderly house, was missing. She
slid abou, twenty feet down lightning rod,
jumped fifteen feet TO the ground, and pro
curing a box, scaled the nine foot fence
which surrounded the jail yard.
The sheriff went to her house on Brews-
ster street and found her with her shoes in
her hand. her dress torn, and her hands
bleeding from contact with the lightning
rod. She was returned TO jail.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13
Kane onFields Rurnina.

BRADFORD Pa. May lo.-A special from
Kane, Pa, says that since O'Clock this
afternoon destructive forest fire has been
eating It's way through The Kane oil fields
destroying The best part Of she northern half
Of the producing territory. c. W sehoieid
& Koester's property on lot Ss5 is entirely
consumed, s,ettheimer & Co., on the Brown
lease. i56 rigs. Two thirds of. ? Cappeau 5
lease. owned by Preston and Others, is in
ashes. Another furious FIRE isadsaneing on
Porter pump station from The south and
northwest. Hundreds Of men are IN diier-
ent parts Of the field fighting the fire. A
high Wind makes their eifjris futile. The
village Of West Kane Is ihreaieaed with de-
srsncfl, n
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13
Baptized m Her coffIn.

sraExsFTErD, o., May G--Mi,s Alice Madi.
son. s deeply religions young girl has been
at the point Of death with consumption for
some months. To-day she believed death
was near and sent 10 Rev. Green, Baptist
minister She told him she wanted to be
received into the church aud to be baptized
before death. Il was then decided to bap;ize
her in a metallic burial casket-
The strange programme was carried out
and amid weeping and singing the dying
girl was immersed in the GOTTA full OF cold
water. She rallied from the shock, but her
death is hourly expected. She will be buried
in the casket which served as baptismal
font.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13
Expert work with oreeneacks.

WASHINGTON. May 6.-The clerks in the
Treasurer's Office have identified $4,000 Of
the S27, GOO charred and burned in the recent
wreck near waring Station on the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad in Maryland. The
money was so charred and black that the
package looked like charcoal, but by expert
ness in separating each note, and putting il
under strong magnifying glass. all the
money was identified with the exception of
500, which the express company carrying
the money will lose.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13

a material increase in The coinage Of silver.
II was President Harrison who earnestly
and courageously espoused The cause OF p,o-
lection and Mastered the passage oi the
Mckinley bill. President Harrison has not
shruuk. in the face Of the strongest denunci-
ation. from persisienfiy urging an extension
OF our postal facilities. Though there has
been no beating Of gongs 10 attract attention
be has been the inspiring leader OF ms
party"
This Is not the first time Frank Losise's has
linked the names Of Harrison and Maine
together in a way that seemed to land the
President at the expense Of the Secretary.
This sorJ Of thing viii scarcely DO the Presi-
dent any good. and can scarcely fail to irri-
tate the friends OF Mr. Blaine.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13
Dying From a Cat s Bite.

One Of the wealthy and popular resi-
dents of Ten Mile Run, y. J., lies at the
point of death from very peculiar disease.
His illness is the result of the bite of cat
Three weeks ago Mr.. Smith attempted to SIT
down on chair on which there was news
paper. Beneath the newspaper was the
family cat. As Mr. Smith weight descend
ed on the animal she seized his right hand
with her teeth, inflicting a wound from
which the physicians say be cannot recover.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13

THE Democratic candidates for Speaker
Of them House are acting on the adage
that ''the early bird catches the worm"
Although il is more than seven months
until Congress meets, castors hare al
ready been SHE'D into the ring and the
contest is growing warm. At present
the leading candidates appear to be
Crisp, Of Georgia, and Mills, Of Texas.
The Republicans will have no put" in
the organization, and they can only look
on and hope the best man will win
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13
A Ministers Flight.

AMHURsT. \. j., May s.-Fred B. Stables,
assistant pastor Of the Baptist Church at this
place, has disappeared, leaving behind him
several ladies TO whom he had offered mar
riage and an exceedingly small amount of
property to console numerous creditors His
flight was precipitated by one of the young
ladies insisting on the marriage ceremony
taking piace al once.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13

JoHSsTowS, Pa, May, 7.-surgeons A. J..
Howe, of Cincinnati and William Rauch,
of Rockford, near this city, yesterday cut
into the right side Of IS year old Ira Boose,
at Rockford, to remove supposed tumors
from his liver. Instead of tumors they
found hydrocystic cavities on the liver, and
from these they removed quart Of water
The boy is expected to recover.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13
a Boy Halfsoled.

LANCASTER, Pa, May Jacob Earhart Of
Lexington. is only years old, but has thus
far bad more than his share Of trouble.
Two years ago while riding behind farm
er's wagon his leg caught in the spokes and
was broken; year ago be was kicked in the
head by horse and piece Of bone was re
moved by the doctors as large as a quarter;
yesterday in cutting wood he struck his in
step with a sharp az, which will disable him
for several weeks.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13
Citizens Capture a Train.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May s.-Citizens OF
Wayne, Wayne county and number OF
employees Of the Midland railroad captured a
train this morning and are holding it at that
place. They say that no trains shall pass
through the place until the employees are
paid. The men are backed by the substan-
tial citizens Of the town.
The trsinmen called upon the local officers
when the train was stopped, but they refused
to interfere
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13
pEGIsTER's NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons concern
ed as lesatees. creditors, or otherwise, that the
following accounts have passed Register, and
thar the same will be presented for confirmation
and allowance at an Orrhans' Courtto be held AZ
Somerset, Pa, on Wednesday, May p, 1871:
First and final account Of Jonas Turney, Exec
uf0r Of Henry Schulde, deceased
First and final account of Peter Kneireim. Ad-
ministrator Of Mary Leydig. deceased
firSt aud final account OF John NJ. Stief, Exec
utor OF Wilhelmina keidel, deceased.
First and final account of Abraham Sevfts Exec
utor Of William Sevits. deceased
Third and tDal account Of Aaron VIII, one OF
the Executors Of Henry Sechler, deceased
First and final account Of A. J. Cober and Israel
Branf, Administrators of jeremiah ]. Brant de
ceased.
The account of Edwin A. Caler, Administrator
Of Peter Caller, deceased
First and final accotlnt of E K Hoehsfetler Al.
minlsirator Of Lydia Hochstetler, deceased
tlrst and nnal account of $. a. Philson, Exec
ut0r OF Hester Glessner, deceased.
EiTsf and final account of ;. A. Philson. Admin
istrator Of Samuel Custer, deceased.
First account ofJacob o. Kimmel Executor OF
Henry J. Fox, deceased.
First and final account OF D. W WIN, Admins.
traitor ofAeron Sebrock, deceased.
First and final account of j. Harry Fritz Ad-
mlnistratoT OF John J. Miller, deceased.
FiTst and final account of James NJ Cook, Ad.
ministrator OF Wm. II. Shockey, deceased.
First and final account Of Phoebe Young, Ad.
ministratrlx of Simon Young deceased
First and final account Of Peter F. ShBllis Al.
mlHlstrat0r OF John " Hay. deceased.
H-st aecountsof B. S. Fleck, Executor of VIM ;
Morgan. deceased
First and final account OF l. D. Zimmerman.
Administrator Of Joseph Zimmerman deceased.
First and final account OF Alice X Higinbo-
than, Executrix OF VIM. J. Higinbotham, decees-
ed
First and final account OF l. P. Fried:ine, Ad.
miilisirator OF John T. Wechtenhciser, deed
flrst and fifai account OF ". Ii. Hillegas and
;. q. Walker, Executors of Samuel Walker, de-
ceased,
First and final account Of Daniel ]. Brubaker.
Administrator ofIsabelia Mosholder, deceased.
First and final account Of Andrew KunkeI Ex-
ecutrix of Andrew Kunkel, deceased.
First and final account Of Benjamin G. Bittner.
Administrator of Dinah Hochstetler, deceased
First and final account of Sarah Fisher. Exeeu-
INK OF George Werner deceased
First ana final account Of Joseph T. Yoder.
Administrator of Sem J. ThomRs. deceased.
Second and final account Of Aaron Miller Ad-
minisirator Of Benjamin Miller, deceased
first and final account OF n. 3. Critchheld Ad-
ministrator of Vim Rodgers, deceased
First and final account OF Perry Umberger and
Reuben Horner, Administrators of Herman Um
berger, deceased.
First and final account of g. b. Bittner, Ad-
minisira6or OF Hannah Cittncr deceased
First and hnal account Of David r. Vonght
Trustee for the sale Of the real estate of William
Noughf, deceased
Registers Offices A. J. HILFMAN
Somvfses Aprii y. Register.
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crops Doing well.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 10.-The condi-
ton Of winter grain on May as reported by
the sta,istieian of the department Of Agri-
culture was as follows: Wheat, 97.9; rye,
e7 . barley. $50. This is an advance in
wheat of point during April, and of quite
as much in rye A gain in wheat was re-
ported in New York in some of the southern
states and a slight improvement in Illinois
Missouri and some other states. The uni
formity Of the condition is somewhat re-
markable, no state average being lower than
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13
cannot Wear Reealia in London.

LONDON, May Five hundred Knights
Templar of Albany, \. Y, are expected to
arrive here in the latter part Of July on a
tour through Europe. They have applied
10 Minister Lincoln to obtain from the Brit
ish Government permission 10 wear their
side arms and regalia while in England. Mr.
Matthews, the Home Secretary, has been con-
suited on the subject, and has intimated that
it is impossible to make an exception in the
case Of the Albany Knights.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13

KNoxv1uLK, Tenn, May IA bloody
duel was fought near this city late yesterday
by two men named johnson and sizemore.
Trouble has existed long time between the
men, and, falling to settle the difference
johnson sent word to sizemore to meet him
in a secluded spot.
The challenge was accepted and in the
fight johnson was killed. Sizemore is the
son of man who killed nineteen men be-
fore being killed himself A reward has been
offered for Sizemores arrest, and a large
posse is now hunting him down.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13
chester's Tiny Baby.

CHESTER. Pa, May Mrs Finlay Of this
city, is the proud possessor of the tiniest
baby ever born here The minute piece Of
humanity is now months old, and its ex-
act weight is 32 ounces ayoirdupois. The
baby has never worn any Clothes but is kept
carefully wrapped up in cotton. 1t blinks
its wee eyes and crows; and when it gets
angry its cry is no louder than the weak wall
of a Kitten
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13

Tnr free trade newspapers are begin
ming 10 worry themselves about Major
McKinley's chances for the Republican
nomination for Governor Of Ohio at the
convention next month, and they are
raking the State over for signs Of oppo-
sition 10 him. oar Mugwump friends
need not have any fear on this point,
however, for the gallant Major viii not
only be nominated in June, but will also
be elected in November
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Pension Statement.

WASHINGTON, May "A statement pre-
pared at the Pension Office shows that dur
ing the month of April last there were is
sued Sl,5i5 pension certificates Of all classes
the first payment on which aggregates So
s7S,sI5. The average tirst payment to each
pensioner was Si22ss. OF the total number
OF certificates issued II, ,l67 were under the
general law and 9o,s7s were under the act Of
June -, 1880.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13

TIM long-delayed report OF the Grand
Jmy at New Orleans has at last been
made, and it is nothing less than an at
tempt 10 justify the mob Of citizens that
in March last murdered a number Of
prisoners then in the Jail, who had been
acquitted in court of the crimes charged
against them. This finding Of the jury
is an outrage on law against which all
good citizens will protest 1t is not only
q mockery, but it is defiance Of justice,
and canno. be justified by the facts, or
the rules Of equity, OF fair play, or COM
mon honesty, or common sense. Nothing
can Justify mob law or extenuate the
blood outlines Of the men who perpe-
trated this foul deed. How any Grand
Jury, sworn to do their duty, could have
70 utterly failed, passeth comprehension.
The allegation that the prisoners in Jail
were unjustly and cOrrnptly acquitted, is
no extenuation Of the bloody deed. If
jury-fxers and subcrned witnesses pro-
cured their acquittal, the courts were
open fofthe punishment; Of these knaves.
and no one has yet charged that the
courts had wholly failed. If. instead of
Staying in cold blood the defenseless
men confined in prison, 4 determined
effort had been made to bring to punish
meDt the persons alleged to have tam
pered with the jury that acquitted the
prisoners, the effect would have been a
moral victory and warning 10 evil doers
70 last for all time But the resort 10
violence-the taking Of life without due
process Of law-can in no way be iusti-
fled or defended. New Orleans vas dis
gaced by mob violence; II is worse dis
graced, if that be possible, by the report
Of its Grand Jury, and the people of that
city viii, in all probability, some day
sutier The bitter consequences of this de-
fiance Of law and the wretched attempt
TO palliate it before the civilized world.
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Mr.. wrIahtnaan,s lucky Elna.

NEw CASTLE, ISD., May s.--William F.
Wr.ghtman, living near MiddIetown. who
has kept several hundred bushels Of wheat
stored in bis barn for year. while removing
the wheat for market found in the grain an
Odd pccketbock containing Sll, 800 in gold
coin and paper currency. How the money
came there is mystery.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13

Tnr Connecticut Democrats have
claimed that Morris, their candidate for
Governor, had a majority Of 26 on the
face Of the returns. The recount Of the
votes shows that in the one city Of Nor
wich. Morris was enormously credited
with ss votes more than he received.
This knocks out the Democratic claim
connletelv.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13

Ir the Bedford correspondent Of the
Pittsburgh Dipaicl adhered to the truth,
there is a red-hot fight already on hand
in our sister county as to who shall be
the Republican candidate for Judge at
the coming election. Our good friends
down there should not fix things up
prematurely, as this county will have a
few remarks 20 make before the question
l. finally settled.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13

PrxNsYIvANIA's share Of the direct tax
refunded by the United States, amount
ing to 81 .658 600, has been paid, and the
Governor recommends that II be turned
into the sinking fund for the payment Of
the state debt. There is much diver
gence Of opinion as TO how this snug
little sum should be used, and "wha;
will she do with it," is leading to much
.fieonscion
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13

THE free trader are laying pipe to Sc
cure a solid Pennsylvania delegation TO
the Democratic National Convention OF
next wear for Cleveland. That's al
right. The vote Of Pennsylvania that
viii count in 1872 will be her vote in the
Electoral College, and that viii be solid
for the Republican candidate for Presl-
l.,s
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13

r. we believe the Democratic press, the
United States has no need OF a Treasury
a, All. because Of its lack Of funds. Yet
there are several hundred millions in the
government strong box, and the country
can pav dollar for dollar even "on a
r-rch -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-13

All the right, title. interest and claim of Lewis
Bowman and Hattie B. Bowman, terre tenants, Of
in and TO the following described real estate via
certain Tract OF land situate in Milford Twp,
Somerset Co. Pa, ad ioining lands Of Hiram Pile
house, stable, gris mill. saw mill and cider pres
thereon erected. with the appurtenances.
Taken in execution as the property Of Lewis
Bowman and Hattie y. Bowman. terre tenants at
the suit of Allen G. Barron, use of Mary McNeal
Cramer, Administrators Of Cassimer Camer, de-
ceased
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TERMS.

NoTfCE.-Al persons purchasing at the
above sale will please take notice that 10 per
cent of the purchase money must be paid
when property is knocked down, otherwiseit It
will again be exposed Ia sale at the risk of the
first purchaser. The residue OF the purchase
money must be paid on or before the day of
confirmation, viz: Thursday MAY y, 1891
No deed viii be acknowledged until the pur-
chase money is paid In full.
ISAIAH GOOD,
Sheriff 3 Office, : sheriff
April %. 1891.
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EXECUToR's NOTICE.

E>5aie of Sarah ID. Miller, late Of stonyereek Tn.
Somerset Co., decd
Letters tesiamentary on the above estate
naVihs oeeh granted 70 the undersigned by the
proper authority. notice Il hereby given 'to Al
persons indebted TO said estate to make jmmedi
ate payment, and those having claims or de
mands against the same VIII present them duly
authenticated for settlement on SATURDAY, MAY
Soih 1871, at fhe late residence OF said decd. IN
SAID Twp. ABRM. D. MILLER,
Executor.
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TnE Democraiic caucus in tiori'a is
still ballotinr for Uni.ei States sesa'or'
and is no nearer q nomination than u
was a month since. II looks as If the
deadlock might continue for several
.rnaLs vet
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A UDIToR's NOTICE.

in re estate OF Jacob Cover, ed.
The undersigned having been duly appointed
Auditor by The Orphans Court OF Somereet CO
Pa, 10 distribute the funds in the hands of Henry
Cover tne executor Of said estate notice is here
by gwen that viii attend to the duties of said
appointment At my Office in Somerset Borough
on thursday, May n. 81, when and where those
interested can attend ifthey think proper.
GEO. r. ScULL,
mays Auditor.
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CHERIFF's SALE.


BIZ virtue OF certain urits OF Lev. Fa.
and Fl. Fa. issued out Of the court Of i,ommon
I VIII expose 10 public sac, at the Court
Horse. in Somerset Borough, ut 1 o'clock
n ~