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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10
Raining Snakes In Minnesota.


MAEsHALL MINI, Aug. 5.-Last Friday
afternoon, during a severe thunderstorm,
two large snakes Of strange appearance and
unknown variety made their arrival in this
village under remarkable circumstances.
During the height of the storm an employe
of the meat market owned by Jack Sturgeon
saw large object fall by a rear window,
near which he was working He went out
and found large snake, crushed and man
gled, but still writhing. He crushed its
head to prevent possibility ofdanger, and
took the snake into the shop, where it was
viewed an hour afterwards by hundreds Of
our inhabitants. The serpent was about 5
feet long and inches in circumference. Its
body was covered with black and white
spots, and lis tail terminated in heavy sub
stance not unlike an arrowhead Il looked
like no American snake, and travelled gem
tleman Of the village pronounces it to be a
turtle head a variety Of adder known
only in the West Indies There are only
two varieties Of serpents in this region-the
striped and harmless garter snake and a
small species Of water snake both utterly
unlike the one which fell in Fridays rain.
The snake was seen TO fall in the rain, and
ii had every appearance Of dropping great
distance.
At thesame time snake fell in the gar
den Of Mr.. Gibbons and was found dead. In
size and appearance il was like the other.
The above facts ere well vouehed for. Vari-
ous theories are advanced, but it seem i'm
possible TO account for the presence of the
reptiles in any other way than to acknowl-
edge that they fell from the clouds, probably
being carried there by some whirlwind too
high up to be felt on the surface.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10
rha EaIr Co.'s a DONATION.

wAsHIsGroz, Ang. 5.-The Democrats
gave sn exhibition to-day OF how it is posi-
possible to transact public business If a
cemmon-sense rule prevails. The cicture
rule adopted yesterday worked like sharm,
and, although Representative Bailey, Of
Texas, made feeble attempt at iillibustering
q vote was taken on the Worlds Fair bill
and it was passed. by large majority.
The debate TO day was, to large extent
rehash Of the argument that has been used
against the Government assisting in the
great exposition
F, The 9TH Of August. 1892, viii be remem-
bered as red letter day in the annals of
legislation. as it chronicles the passage OF
the Durborrow bill aPproprialing $9.56o. .oOo
for the fair The passage of the bill was
without special incident as it was forgone
conclusion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

The Democratic platform says; We
denouuce Republican protection as q
fraud" There is no way in which that
can be misoonstruei or distorted III 4
threat 70 the whole existing economic
condition Of the nation Such being the
case Grover Cleveland knows that no
man who stands on 1t c.n hope TO be
elected President Of the United States
So he seeks TO modify" il The reason Is
exactly the same that led the Democrat
ic House Of Representatives from passing
the free silver bill, and a free lumber
bill, and free iron ore bill, namely, a
trucking coEardiee about openly oeclar-
ing a policy to the people. 1t is accom-
panied BY exactly the same reservation
as that made by the House" Wait until
after election" If the Democrats are
successful they propose to play smash
aafter the election"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10
Set Herself Afire.

sHEsASDoAH, Pa, Aug. s.-Brownsville
a small village in the suburbs of this place
was thrown into terrible state of excite
ment this morning. Bridget Kelly, 2i years
OF age, daughter of Patrick Kelly, went into
a shanty in the rear of her house and after
satura,ing her clothing with coal oil set fire
10 them.
Her screams Of pain brought her family TO
the scene, but not until she had been horri-
BIZ burned. Medical attendance was sum-
moned, but all the physicians skill could
not save her, and she died in terrible agony
at noon. Il is supposed the woman was
temporarily insane, as no excuse can he
learned for her rash act.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10
ABSOLUTELY PURE
A Reign Of Terror.


UNIoStows, Pa, August p Thomas Col
lier, the Georges township farmer shose
spring gun, set in bis milk house, killed
Jack Cooley, the leader Of the Cooley gang,
three weeks ago, served notice on Sheriff
Mccormick. this morning. that he would
hold the county responsible for any damage
done to him, his family or his property oy
the Cooley band.
Since the killing Of Cooley, Collier and
bis family have lived in mortal terror OF the
lawless band who have sworn 70 ayenge
their leaders death. They have threatened
10 burn every house in Collier Hollow,
where Collier lives. Since the shooting Col
lier has kept an armed band Of his neigh
bors every night at his house for protection.
His neighbors share his fears aud band to-
gether at night at each others houses 10
protect themselves.
The.whole southern end Of the county is
in a state Of terror over the recent midnight
robbery Of William Smith, a Nicholson
township farmer. Of 81 500 and other ex-
plOits Of the Cooley gang. The general fee.-
ing of insecurity is expressed in Golfers
formal notice TO the Sheriff to-day. The no.
tice reads as follows
To George 4. AeC5rulick, Sbe-i6;
You are hereby notified that have re-
ceiyed warnings from reputable citizens Of
Fayette county, that attempts to burn or de
stroy my property viii be made by band
of lawless men led by Frank Cooley, fugu-
tive from justice, for whom, I am informed,
you have process or warrant. As q ciG-
zen and taxpayer Of Fayette county l de
mard the protection Of the authorities Of
said county, and give you notice that I viii
endeayor to hold the county of Fayette re-
sponsible for any injury to myself, my fam
lily or my property done by these notorious
lawhreakeTs."
lSignedl THoNAsS S. CoLLIER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

TW Democrats are shll laboring under
the delusion that they are following old
Andrew Jackson, but Jackson had some
vigorous language for the men who de-
clared the collection OF tariff duties IN
constitutional There was a group Of
Democrats down in South Carolina who
adopted a resolution in 1882 very similar
to the resolution Of the Chicago Conven-
ton. tread as follows:
WHEREAS, The Congress OF the United
States, by various acts, purpOrting to be
acts laying duties and imposts on foreign
imports, but in reality intended for the
protection Of domestic manufacturers,
etc, hath exceeded its Just powers
under the Constitution.
We, therefore, the people Of the State
Of South Carolina, in convention assem-
1 bled. do declare and ordain, and it is
/ hereby declared and ordained, that the
/ several acts and parts Of acts Of the Con-
gress Of the United States puTpOrting to
be laws for the imposing Of duties and
/ imposts on the importation of fereign
l commodities, etc, are unauthoIiz'
ed by the Constitution of the United
States, and violate the true meaning and
intent thereof, and are null, void, anc
no law.
jackson promised the South Carolina
ians a hanging bee ifthey were not mor'
careful then.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10
Last Excursion to Atlantic CITY.

The last opportunity 10 enjoy one Of the
cheap rate excurs 'ons TO Atlantic City, which
have been run during the summer by the
Baltimore and Ohio r. r.. will be offered on
Thursday, Angus; 25.h. The same low rates
will be provided as heretofore from Pitts
burgh, Wheeling Parkersburg and all inter
mediate stations 10 Washington Junction,
Nd, and as it will be the last excursion Of
the season no doubt it will be largely
patronized by those who have not yet visit
ed the seashore during the heated term The
train service provided for the excursions is
nnexcelled, and the country through which
the express trains pass stands without rival
in the picturesqueness and variety of its
scenery.
Tickets viii be valid for return journey
for twelve days from day of sale, also to stop
off at Philadelphia for the night Of August
18th, and will be good on all regular trains
On return journey they will be good to stop
Off at Washington, thus sffording an oppor-
tunity to visit the numerous public build
ings, which are open to visitors free Of
charge, and to take trip down the Potomac
TO ut. Vernon, the tomb Of Washington, as
well as to visit other places of interest in and
near Washington.
For rates and time Of trains consult ap-
pended table:
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

Tm final shape ofthe so-caIled "sni-
Pinkerton plank" in the Sundry Civil
hin Is as follows: sThat no employe OF
the Pinkerton detective agency or any
similar agency shall be employed in any
Government service or By any officer Of
the District Of Columbia-" ONeih oi
Missouri, called this "a miserable make
shift aud a coEsrdly baokdown. That
makes II accord with a good many other
acts Of the same two-thirds Democratic
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10
Death in the Waters.

ST. PAUL, Aug. THE recent heavy rains
caused the water 10 back up against a eulyert
in the upper portion of this city The wafer
increased until it formed lake forty five
feet deep and two acres in extent. Suddenly
last night the culvert broke, and the water
with a mighty rush swept down on the
houses below, wreckiDg number of them.
Three persons, Ms. August Adams, Mrs. J.
Horne ard VIM Kerriger, were killed.
Seven Others were fatally injured. In ten
minutes the whole thing was over and the
work of rescue begsn. A general alarm of
fire was sounded, and all the ambulances
and patrol wagons were on the scene. Men,
women and children were fished out Of the
debris and wrecks, extending nearly a half
mile. To add to the horror Of the scene the
water had carried away the gas pipe and left
everything in darkness.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10
Rugged by a Big Snake.

SHAMoKS, Pa, Ang. A bIaeksnake
nine feet long ihat came to the slaughter
house 10 drink blood, attacked William
Hill. butcher, Of roaring Creek Valley,
this morning. The monsirous reptile wrap
ped itself about Hill and began 10 tighten its
awful coils. The butcher made frantic ef-
forts tocut the snake in two Q with jack knife
When almost fainting with the terrible pain
and fear, Hill jabbed his knife in the snakes
head. He then killed il.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

THE officers Of the Kansas Farmers
Alliance are authority for the statement.
that the Alliance has agreed to furnish
the locked out men ST Homestead with
-four enough TO tide them over their
trouble with the Carnegie Company.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10
Murderer Martin Reed Shoots Two
Men and Dies In Flames.

PITTsHURG, Pa, Aug. G.-Martin Reed, the
murderer of Alexander Chapel. who on
June last escaped from the Washington
County jail, was to- day cornered in an ice
house at Noblestown. There be killed one
officer instantly, fatally wounded another
and was himself burned up in the ice-house.
DESPERATE BATTLE
Officers Mcbride and Orr, of Washington,
have been hunting for Reed ever since the
murderer fed, and afier much work they
found him to-day concealed in an ice-house
at Noblestown. near Washington.
When discovered, Reed refused to surren-
der, whereupon an attempt was made to
force the door Of the ice-house and take him
by force. Reed had evidently determined
not to be taken alive, for he opened fire on
the officers and dangerously wounded OH
Ger Orr.
The two policemen, seeing that they could
not capture the desperado unaided, called
for help. A large number Of citizens Of the
place responded and a second attack on the
building was commenced. Shot after shot
came from Reeds revolver, and his firing
was 50 rapid that no one dared to venture
close TO the ice-h0use.
The CONSTABLE WAS BILLED.
At this time Constable Coyle, of Melon
aid Station, placed himself at the head of a
number Of Others and led an assault on the
murderer's stronghold. The besiegers were
met with yolley from Reeds pistol and
Constable Coyle was instantly killed.
The death of the officer spread consterna-
ton among the assembled citizens, but they
quickly rallied and determined TO set fire TO
the ce-house, and thus force Reed to sur
render.
They were successful in starting fire and
soon the flames were spreading from one
end of the building to the other, but Reed
did not give himself up TO the officers. On
the contrary, as the flames mounted higher
and higher and he saw that he had the choice
Of burning to death, surrendering or shoot
ing himself, he chose the latter. The report
of his revolver rang out, startling the crowd,
who had not looked for such termination
to the tragedy. Reeds body was recovered
soon afterward, burned to a crisp, but show
ing the bullet hole in his head.
The cri me for which Reed was convicted
and sentenced to hang was the murder OF
Alexander Chapel Chsppel's wife was a
most attractive woman, and Reed, falling in
love with her, planned and executed the
crime in order to marry her. He gave his
victim poisoned whisky to drink.
The bodies OF Coyle and Reed were both
brought TO Pittsburg, and the Coroner will
hold an inquest On them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

Two years ago the Fermers' Alliance
controlled the Georgia Legislature and
elected General J. B. Gordon 10 the Uni
ted States Senate. Now Senator Gordon
refers to the Alliance men Of Georgia as
men who haze without eauso and lie
without conscience" A National cam
paign makes az the difference in the
world in the South. SIen may belong 70
the Alliance or Peoples party any other
year, but in Presidential campaign they
masl be Democrats in the South.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

NExr year the Discovery Of America
will be celebrated in every way that pa
triotism can invent. No only are We to
be furnished with a special issue Of half
dollars by the Treasury, commemorating
the event, but the psf Office Depart
ment also has decided to sell complete
Sc. Of jubilee postage stamps during the
year Of ls9S. The stamps viii bear ap-
rropriate engravings, and the only por-
trait to appear on them viii be that OF
Christopher Columbus.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

CHA1RuAS CARTER, Of the Republican
Committee, held an Office under the Fed
eral Government when be was chosen
chairman. BE Immediately resigned 1t,
holding that he had no right to draw
salary from the government when his
time was occupie in doing work for his
party.
Mr.. HarTity, Chairman Of the Demo-
cratic Committee, holds a valuable Office
under the State government Of Pennsyl-
-ania. He does not resign out elings to
it as tenaciouslY as ever since he was
chosen Democratic Chairman
Everybody who knows anything about
olitics know that a Chairman Of Ma
tionaI Committee has no time for other
duties. His whole mind and energies
must be given up to the duties Of that
position.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10
Marching Clubs wantea.

NEW YoRK, Aug 4.-The Republican Ma
tional League has Issued call 10 every Re
publican club in the United States to meet
at 7;SO o'clock on the evening Of August lG
and organize marching campaign club.
Clubs should be organized with 100 mem
bers each. 1t is especially urged that first
voters clubs" and boys clubs should be Or
rorfzad
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

II his advice to clubs Grover Cleve-
land says: Every member Of such a
cluo should. think, consider himself a
committee Of one to bring within the in
fiuence Of the club some person whose
vote cold not otherwise be secured to the
Democratic cause" The fact Is it will
this year take "a club, and well laid on
10 DO that.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

CONGRESS has adjourned, and the dec
laratiOn that Pension Commissioner
Raum would have to 90 is shown to have
been unfounded. Ifthe charges agains.
him were substantial ones they would
have resulted in something conclusive.
The failure Oft investigation is a vim
dieation Of Rsum.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10
A crIpple's Revenge.

WYASDorrE, Mich, Aug. 7.-Angered
by a long series Of insults from his fellow
woTkmen, Herbert Gault, laborer in the
rolling mill here, yesterday afternoon,
sought revenge on John LangstOn by pour
ing dipper of boiling hot metal over his
limbs, causing undoubted fatal injuries
Gault is a man of powerful physique, but
has deformity of his left leg that causes
him to walk with limp. His fellow work
men have lately made him the butt Of their
jokes, owing to this deformity. Gault has
been locked up.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10
Cleveland Would Garry England.

From the Liverpool Eng Courier.
The Democratic party in the States may
rest assured that if English sympathy could
carry the election of Grover Cleveland in
November the White House would be theirs.
We shall watch the Development Of the
struggle with the keenest interest, and even
if the triumph be not attained all at once
there Is indeed reason for congratulstion
that one OF the great American parties has
made free trade, pure and simple, the great
battle cry of the future.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10
Lost and Found a Raving Maniac

JoHSErowS, Aug S.-A week ago John
Mccormick, aged 80 years, wandered away
from his home near Ebensburg. The COM
munity was aroused and the country around
was searched, but without avail, and be was
given up as lost. Yesterday he was found
sitting beside a mountain stream, but he
had become a raving maniac and il required
four strong men to overcome him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

Nh HARRITY may be a popular Chair
man Of the Democratic National Com
mittee, but the Democrats Of Dauphin
county won't believe it Last week they
defeated a resolution expressing gratifica-
ton over Harrity's election to the Chair
manship. There are a good many Hill
men in PENNSYLVANIA.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10
Septemner.ElertInns

On the frst Tuesday of September Yer
mont viii elect Governor, Legislature and
Corgressmen and On the second Monday of
september, Maine will a elect Governor, Leg
islsture and Congressman. Afer Vermont
and Maine there will no no other elections
until November.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

That dangerous Democratic majority
in Congress" did as much good for the
Republican party as the sun and rain for
the past two weeks did for the corn.
Each insured \ big crop in November.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

WHEN Democratic bosses encouraged
the third party" it bit Off more than it
could chew Down in Alabama it seems
to object TO being treated as Republicans
have usually been treated. II is not q
Republican fight.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

GENERAL FIELD is going West t. join
General Weaver in the Peoples party
campaign. The Bourbons are making it
uncomfortable for Field in Virginia On
ly Democrats are allowed to make polit-
ical speeches in that State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

COrrespOndingly low rates from other sta
tions.
Pullman cars on both trains
For more detailed information apply to
nearest B. & o. Agent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

Is the river and hsrbOr bill passed by
the present Democratic House Georgia
gets S3,545,0O0. No Georgia Democrat
raises the point that that appropriation
Is nnconsfitntional.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

BEFORE the Chicago convention Demo-
Gratis could hardly crowd Governor Boies,
Of Iowa, into ten-acre feld-now he
erawls through q knot-hole without
fouching
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10
Blaine to Take the stump.

The campaign in Maine will be opened by
the Republicans on the l7th inst, and
Chairman Manly IS busy arranging for the
meetings to be held in every section and cor
ner of the State.
Ex-Secretary Blaine will take the stump.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

MR CLEvELASD to win must carry all
the States he carried in lSsS and IS
votes. Even New York can not save
him. The Democratic situation is grow
ing desperate.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

A DISPATCH from Buzzard's Bay says !:
cleveland is delighted with the results
in Alabama" He seems 10 be in an easy
mood to please if Alabama makes him
happy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

CHAIR9lAN CARTEE, Of the Republican
National Committee, has taken possess
ion Of headquarters in New York, and
the campaign may be said to be open
uou
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

TaR talk about carrying Nebraska and
Iowa for the Democracy was before Nc
Einley went there.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10
DemOerasIe Economy Illustrated.

The total Ofihe regular appropriations for
the first session Of the Republican FiHy-6rst
Congress was SS6I, ,770,057.
The total Of the regular appropriations for
the first session of the democratic Fifty
second Congress was sss5. So $50.
The grand total Of ali appropriations in
each Of these Congresses was
Fifty FIRST Republican,. S463. $50, $40.
Fifty-secOnd ldemOcratie). S507. .7ol, $50.
The democrats have crippled the public
service and leif deficiencies to be made up.
and yet they have spent more than the Re
publicans by the sum OfS4f 81, SO, and more
n,aR any Other Congress ete spcst at a frs
session.
How is this for democratic economy
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

THERE are demagogues and dema-
gogues, but the labor demagogue is the
most demagogieal ofthem all. He in
inres most vitaly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

Nh. BLAINE will help open the Repub-
lican campaign in Maine with one Of his
Enthusiastically brilliant and stirring
speeches.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10
Two Of a Kind.

Adlai-" By the way. Grover, where's
your war record 81
Grover, grinning-" think you'll find ii
N the same pigeOn-hOle with yours, Adlai.r
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

The census Of India, Just completed,
shows that country TO have population
Of 2Ss. 1000, again Of Il per cent in ten
years
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

"CLEvELAND will certainly ] ise South
Carolina and probably other southern
Ssates.'-CoagressHin HdLiaDi ". Spring
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10
Played outI

We have heard the last Of the "Republi-
can Biliion-Doilar Congress"
Another democratic campaign cry is play
ed out.
Gone TO join the Force BILL
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

CHAIENAS HARRITY is getting his work
in. Alabama has just gone Democratic
Now let the combined forces move on
Texas
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10

We will offer our entire line Of La
dies and Childrens' Flouncings,
Hamburg Edgings, Laees, Table Lin
ems, Towels, Bed Spreads, ladies
Muslin Underwear, etc, at prices
that will astohish you.
A nice line Of Chenille Table Covers,
Chenille Portiers, Lace Curtains,
Scrims, Table OIL Cloths, Stair Oil
Cloths, to be closed oct in this sale.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-08-10
NOTION
Department.

We hSve a nice line of Dress Trim
mings, Ribbons, Ruehings, Corsets,
Stockings, Buttons, etc, at reduced
prices.
Special low prices on ParasOls and
Gentlemans' Furnishing Goods.
4 nice lot Of Remnants Of Dress
Goods, Ginghams and quite a variety
Of all kinds Of Remnants cheap.