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Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20
ALICE MlTCHELL'S CASE.
The Trial of the Memphis Girl Murderess
Begun-Insanity the Defense.

The Trial of the Memphis Girl Nurderess
Begun-Insanity the Defense.
MEMPHIS, July 16.-The trial of Alice
Mitchell on her plea Of present insanity
was begun in the criminal court during
the morning in the presence of large
number Of people. The defense holds
that when Alice. Mitchell, Is years old,
manifested an aversion for men and
loved a maiden II years old with the de-
votion and intensity Of man and pre-
pared to marry her and planned to elope,
she vFas crazy. The state viii contend
rnat Miss Mitchell did have a great re-
gard Cor young men and viii show that
6:2ct.2oJ only dirted with the other sex
but that she carried On & vigorous cor
Eesp0ndence with men. sozae Of them
unknown. The work Of selecting jury
occupied two hours /and q La1f. It is
composed Of the leading business men
of 1-eznphis The only question asked
@he14 was whether Or Eot they mad an
opinion as TO Bliss Llitchel's present in
sanity. The girls father was the first
witness ca the stand and he told Of his
wiE8's temporary insanity when her first
child yYas born and also Of her mental
alteration when Alice was born. Mr
lziteAeI wept bitterly il detailing the
story, bat his daughter smiled as if she
thought the matter was 8 huge joke
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20
A DEVASTATED ISLE.
Twelve Tlaouinod People Reported Killed
e by Volcanic Eruption.

Twelve TIsouiNod People Reported Killed
by Volcanic Eruption.
SYDNEY, n. s. w, July 17.---Rumors
have reached here from Timer that
there has been volcanic eruption on
the island of Sanger, one Of the Phillip
pine group, and that most of tho inhab-
itants have been killed. A native from
the Talantz islands, who was at San
Angelim four weeks ago, brought re-
maFkable story about several other na-
tives who had just returned from a voy-
age, They had intended to land on the
island, but were prevented by the sight
of mountains belching forth smoke and
fire. They reported that the whole
island was on fire. The whole popula-
tion, estimated at about $4,000, seemed
to have been swept into the sea or
burned, as not living soul was to be
seen., Streams of lava were still flowing
toward the shore, showing that the ac-
tivity Of the volcano had not abated.
The steamship Catterburn brought
a similar story into port with her. Near
Sanger, her captain says, she passed
through miles of debris dissimilar from
anything he had before seen at sea :
posts and sides Of huts, mingled with
such utensils az the natives of the Phil
hppines use in cooking. Many unrecog-
nizable objects, resembling charred hui
man trunks, were also seen. Articles Of
head dress in the wreckage We're identi-
fed by sailor who had lived in the
Philippines as belonging to the natives.
The ship was passing through the wreck.
age from 10 q. M. to 1890 p. III.
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20
MISCELLANEOUS.

Senator Higgins has introduces. Ca
madam retaliation bill in the senate.
The American Pharmaceutical asSs-
citation is in session at the Profile House.
n. II.
The New Jersey Oil company has
been purchased by the stanaars, OH
company.
The Democrats Of the Twentieth iii.
nois district have nominated Judge b.
W. Polk for congress,
II. a. Snodgrass has been ras2oraiSa-
ated for congress by the Democrats Of
the Third Tennessee district.
The attempt to form trust among
the trunk manufa ctureTs Of Chicago.
Milwaukee aud other cities has failed.
The Puget Sound board Of health has
ordered absolute quarantine against
British Columbia on account of small
poS at Victoria.
Mrs. Marie Nevens Blaine. tho 81.
vorced wife of James G., Blaine. Tr., has
arrived i'll New York from Europe Her
health is still very poor,
Kate C8s5leton. handsome wo1nan. 81
good singer and 8 graceful dancer, ss
dead. She expired unexpectedly at
Providence Sunday morning,
Baron Coriete, formerly French
ambassador of The courts of Berlin. has
been appointed to represent France IN
the Behriug sea Arbitration commission.
The, yellow fever is raging ia Vera
Cruz, Mexico, and many deaths from
the dread scourge ere daily reported.
1t is feared that this year, ewing IL tie
exceptional aryness Of the season, the
plague viii make greater ravages Chan
ever.
Mr.. Sherman has introduced a bill Ia
the senate to repeal certain portions of
the silver act of tS90-~-espeoiails the
provisions for the monthly purchase Of
1900, ,000 ounces of silver bullion and for
the issue of treasury notes III payment
thereof.
President j. q. Raggin, of the Ana
conda Mining company, has decided to
have the entire output of hismine refined
in America instead of Europe. and has
arranged to have the product of the
mine undergo the electrolitic treatment
at Baltimore.
Colonel Samuel Shatfer, of the Ohio
sinking fund commission, died Sunday
at Columbus, age AZ, from wounds
received in the late war. He was for
fifteen years the correspondent for
the old Cincinnati Gazette and The Com
mercial- Gazette.
The secretary Of state has received
official assurance Of Russia's acceptance
Of the presidents invitation to prtici-
pate In an international monetary con-
ference. All the other European coun-
tries having previously taken similar
ACTON nothing now remains but the
formal preparation. for the conferences
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20
g 81 49,
FIRST or NEXT WEEK.

The Fifty-Second Congress Likely TO Ad-
5ourn the a5t, of July.
WASHINGTON. July 1S.-The commit
Tee on ways and means considered and
ordered favorably reported a resolution
providing for the adjournment of the
first session Of this congress on Monday
next, July 25. The vote On the resolu-
ton was unanimous
The resolution will be soon called up,
and in the present temper in the house
there is little doubt that it will pass.
The senate is equally anxious to bring
the session to close. SO that nothing
short Of an emergency is likely to cause
any extension by the senate Of the date
fixed in the resolution.
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20
THE PEORIA DISASTER.
Fourteen Persons Drowned by the Sinkin,
Of the frankie Folsom.

Fourceen Persons Drowned by the Sinking
Of the frankie Folsom.
PEORIA, Ills., July 1.-THE horrors of
the disaster on the Illinois river by the
sinking of the frankie Folsom increase
as the facts become known. Added to
the sorrow over the loss is fever Of H.
dignation over the alleged action of the
captain Of the steamer Longfellow, who,
although only short distance from the
Folsom when it began to sink, is posi-.
lively declared to have declined to go to
the Inflated steamers assistance. SO far
as known the list of passengers who
were lost is as follows:
JOHN AHRENDs, Pekin.
Mrs. KATE BEEBE, Duluth, MINI.
MRS. HENRY DUIsDlERER, Pekin.
MRS. FRED FISHER, Pekin.
Miss Cora FISHER, Pekin.
Miss MARY FLATH. Pekin.
Miss HEPLER, Pekin.
GRANT HEpLER, Eureka, Ills
REV j. II. MCM1EN, Pekin.
Miss RBNKoLE, Pekin.
Miss LoTTIE SHADE, Shelbyville, Ills.
MRS. w. G. WILEs, Pekin.
Unknown man and woman. Pekin.
It is feared that others not yet rescued
may have embarked on the boat The
captain says not, but the accident hap
pened so shortly after starting that be
would hardly know.
The father of Willie Wynn, resident
Of this city, was haunting the morgue
during the day. His son hired & boat
and with three or four companions Went
out on the river to be gone a couple OF
hours. Neither the boat nor its occu-
pants have been heard from since. The
body Of Mrs. Beebe is still in the wreck.
She is the wife Of telegraph operator
at Duluth and was on visit SO her
parenfS
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20
STILL LOOKS SERIOUS
Condition Of Affairs In the Cpur d,Alsne
Mining District Very Alarming.

Ooaditi0n Of Affairs In the Cpnr d'Alsns
Mining District Very Alarming.
WALLACE, Ida, July S.--The condi.
ton Of affairs In the Coeur d'Alens dis.
trict Is alarming, There is q conviction
that there is on foot scheme Of an ag-
gressiye Character on the part Of the
miners union, though as to what this
move may be opinion is divided. Large
numbers Of miners union men are com.
ing into the Cmur d'4Alene region from
Montana, by way Of Thompson Falls.
At Gem Captain Bubb, who has entire
charge Of the gulch, including Burke
and Gem, says that from 200 to 800 men
were on the hills near Gem. Scouts re-
ported seeing many here and there and
occasionally some would show them
selves at points round about. It was
feared that an attack was contemplated
and the indications were that a move
was likely on their part to
Blow Up the Granite Mill
just below the town of Gem. Rein
forcements were ordered to Gem from
Wallace and they were sent up on a
special train. Guards at the Granite
mill were doubled and the sentry force
also. Piclets were sent still further up
on the hills and all points were care
fully watched. A full force of men
were put at work clearing the Frisco
mill OF debris and restoring it to work.
ing condition rs fast as possible. It is
probable That many of the union men
now under arrest will be turned out en-
parole. With all the prisoners taken by
the authorities, not over five guns of the
entire number used in the attack at
Frisco, Gem and Warlner have been
secured. They have been either hid
somewhere or put into the hands of
others.
The strikers in the mountains have
sent down word that they intend to
carry on q guerilla warfare. This war
fare would be terrible, as the troops are
drawn up on the strikers side of the
mountain. This move has been ex-
pected for some time. Prompt action
on the part of the troops in cutting off
the supplies Of the strikers, thus forcing
them to come down cut Of the noun
tains, will be certain fight.
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20
ceEcTED TO TIE YOUNG MAN.
& SouEzl Dakota Gather and His Daugla- |
tsr's Lover Dnel to Death.

& South Dakota Gather and His Daugh-
tsr's Lover DHel to Death.
.DBADwooD, July 18.-Wood ranch,
eight miles from this city, was the scene
Of 8 double murder during the day. A
young man named Goody has been
keeping company with the daughter of
L.. Wood, against the fathers wishes.
Goody went to the ranch and became
involved in quarrel with Wood. Sud
denly Wood drew a revolver and shot
Goody in the head and abdomen. AS he
fell Goody drew his revolver and shot
Wood in the head. Wood lived two
hours and Goody one hour. The girl
saw the fight and it is feared the sight
will cause her DEATH
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20
CARTER CHAIRMAN.
RESIGNATION OF w. ]. CAMPBELL
ACCEPTED,

And Land Commissioner Thomas III. Carter
Chosen to Succeed Him-The Appoint-
ment of q Secretary Left to the Dlscre-
tion OF the Chairman,
New YORK, July IT, Thomas H.
Carter, Of Montana has been elected
chairman of the Republican national
committee. There We're many well
known Republicans congregated at the
Fifth Avenue hotel as early as 8 o'clock
a. ~. to attend the meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the Republican ma
tional committee, which was called for
II a. N. Among the more promin-
ent of those present We're Henry G.
Payne, of Wisconsin, James S. Clark
son, of Iowa, William A. Sutherland, of
New York, +. G. Kerenes, of Missouri,
Thomas 81. Carter, of Montana, secre-
tary Of the committee, and Senator
Frank Hiscock 49,. .:
Chairman Campbell, Of the national
committee did not attend, but Mr..
nS A1S A,eaiA HIc ACo1SAGt1Ol1, WAACA WAS
rendered at the meeting The resigna-
ton was accepted, after which the COM
mittee and some Of its advisors went to
the Hoffman House and ordered lunch.
When lunch was ordered nothing was
settled. Before discussion Of coffee and
cigars had been completed the Gordian
knot had been cut. Thomas II.
Carter had been prevailed upon to take
the chairmanship himself. This deci-
sion being reached the conferees re-
turned to the Fifth Avenue hotel and
went into the committee room to place
the official stamp On the recess arrange
ment. The news spread rapidly. At
$50, when the committee reassembled,
after Chairman Sutherland had called
the meeting to order, Mr.. Clarkson arose
and made the nomination Of Mr.. Carter.
The nomination was warmly seconded
by Mr.. Payne and unanimous carried.
On motion Of Mr.. Clarkson, j. +. Burke,
OF Pittsburg, was appointed secretary
pro TEN. II was also agreed that the
appointment of the permanent secretary
be left to the discretion Of the chairman
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20
Raum Is All Right.

WASHINGTON, July 1s.-Representa-
tive Lind, of Minnesota, has submitted
the views Of the minority of the special
pension Office investigation committee
which had in charge the investigation of
the pension bureau under the manage
ment of Commissioner Raum. The re-
port finds nothing for which the COM
missioner can be criticised unless it be
that he appointed his son clerk of the
bureau
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20
Strikers Blew Up Bridges,

WALLACE, Ida, July 15.-Two rail
road bridges near Mullen We're blown up
during the night and with them several
telegraph poles. The strikers also cut
down a number of poles, thus shutting
off communication by that route for a
time. The Gem and Granite mines are
all right. The rumor that the Granite
mine had been blown up probably start
ed from the report of the explosion when
the bridges were destroyed.
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20
Investigation Closed.

PlTTsBURG, July 49, The house com
mittee's inquiry into the trouble at
Homestead is completed. Superinten-
dent Frick was again on the stand dur
ing the day. He testified that the tariff
law had nothing whatever to do with
the strike, as the reduction Of wages was
an absolute necessity. The committee
will probably report against the employ
ment of Pinkerton men.
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20

The dull an0 silly season is On now,
likewise the suicide season; but, brethren
and sisters, for all that, retain your heads
upon your shoulders and join in singing
that good old song, keep in the middle
Of the road"
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20

That portion OF the United sssssss
army engaged In naval target pssessss
for our coast defenses has his sssssss sssss<.
Il was not the target, howeves, u wss
schooner thrce-qnartes es = ms,s
away from the target, The danesUsas
point is usually about sha. far Away
from the taraut.
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20

Women have ceased TO laugh any
more, says The Jenness- Miller Magazine,
probably because their tight corsets do
not leave them room to shake their sides
freely. Still we notice that girls are yet
able to giggie about as much as ever.
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20
Another Pinkerton dead

PlTTsBURa, July 18.-Edward Spear,
. resident Of Chicago, one Of the Pinker-
ton detectives, died about midnight He
had been shot in the right log during
the battle on the barges at Homestead
On Wednesday, the 9Th inst.
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20

"Death before wssra.@ r erred Hssgnsxsn
Pfannenstiei. q Russian jew. wassn ass
wife refused 10 support him AR hsses4
and he took paris green; bat sssssssa
came quick and pumped him rsas sssa
saved his life. What . pity ffaassssszsss
was pumped cut,
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20
Another Victim of the Riot

PlTTsBURa, July 18.-George w. Rut-
ter, as years old, who was one of the
Homestead strikers shot during the riot,
died at the homeopathic hos pital Sunday
from his wounds.
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20
FOREIGN.

President DiaE. OF Mexico, has bee,,
reelected.
An association of capitalists, with
hackers III London, New YORK and New
Orleans, intend 10 found oo.4s.yl ex-
change in Hamburg.
The queen has donated 50 Bounds
and Sir Donald Smith LOCO pounds Ia
the fund for the support of sufferers by
tho st. Johns fire.
Canadian manufacturers are ass.si to s,s
holding aloof trom the Chicago .a.s hs.-
cause of what they choose to cossstrue ~
hostile attitude though. 10 have lsxa
recently assumed by psesidea: garr.-
son.
1t is officially announced tia. AZ a RI.
suit of the visit Of Lord Salisbury 10 the
queen at Windsor castle the Conssrya,
tive government will meet IL pasfsa-
ment On Aug. 1.
At Shun King and fehang. China.
some mysterious plagne is carrying oss
thousands of people. General Io, who
has charge of the distric, Ii oa: daily
with his troops firing vo,lcys Of blank
cartridges To drive of the demons d. the
air, who are supposed to bring pes,.i
ence.
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.
CRIMES AND CRIMINAL 4.

S'OWI10 VIS6 NnJmlNAIos
A wholesale raid was made by the
police upon the bucket shops Of Chicago,
sixty-two keepers aud employees being
arrested.
Sheriff g. L. Dozenbach, of Clayton,
Mo-, shot and instantly killed Major W.
.. Smith, ex-assessor OF the same place.
The shooting was the result 0. political
quarrel.
At Houston, Tex, le-year-old boy
named Baker has been sentenced TO ini-
prisonment for life for tho murder OF
two Jewish peddlers. He and accom-
pllce chopped their victims to pieces.
The wife OF Mr.. strickler, OF Waco,
Neb., poisoned him and his brother. No
cause has been assigned for the deed
Both are in precarious condition.
Harry Lunt and John Wilson, man.
ager and cashier, respectively Of tie
hrm OF Reynolds 8 Gibson, cotton broa-
ers, OF Liverpool, who were arrested
July ., are now known to have embez-
zled $3.50, 900.
A negro, supposed to be John Davis.
wanted in sedalia, Mo. for robbery and
rape, and believed to be the party who
murdered two ladies and wounded two
others recently at Denison, Tex. has
oeen arrested at Marshall, Tex.
Mower County transcript., 1892-07-20
CASUALTIES.

The appointment of M. Burdeau Us
French minister Of marine, IN place of
M. Cayaignac, is announced.
A school building was destroyed by
hre at Berkamsted, England. Eight
children perished in the flames.
by the caving in Of the roof in the
Berw'nd coal mine, near Trinidad, Colo.
George T. Lamb and Mic 'Caupes were
crushed to death.
A washout on the Northern railway
near Floreuce, n. c.. resulted in tie
wrecking of train Ne. IS. Two e,s.-
ployes were killed.
AT stayner. Ont, fire destroyed ali
the business portion between the Gamer
Ican house and Third street Oh Main
street,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-12-21
An American Abroad.

Many Americans abroad are exceed
iagly annoyed AZ their lack Of skill in
the use Of the European languages After
a vain attempt TO make PaTisian waiter
understand French they swear At him in
English. But have always remember
ed when travelling abroad the art Of the
physician whO pat the remains Of cid
prescription into one bOttle-ths oil and
the calomel and the rhubarb and the
asafetida-and when be found a patient
with a complication Of diseas 5" he
would shake up bis old bottle and give
him a dose. And 50 have compound
ed language for European travel l
generally take a little French and little
German and little Eaglish, with few
sna.ches OF Chinese and ChOetsE, and
when ! ind q stubborn case Of waiter or
landlord that viii not understand |
simply shake up all the dialects and give
him dose Il IS sure to strike some
xhere- If you cannot make him under
sand, you at any rate can give him a
terrible scare.
never had the anxiety Of some IN a
strange land getting things to eat l Ike
everything in all the round Of diet ex-
eept animated cheese and OdOTous cod
fish; always have a good appetite; never
in my life missed a meal save once when
I could not get any and knowing that
@sine gerostete riendaeisch schiebe'
means 4 beefsteak, -sine messer" knife,
and ~eine Eabel" fork and ~eine ser
Vietie" napkin, after that feel perfectly
reckless as 70 what can Orcannot get
Rev 7. De Wit T4lnsge in Ladies H9ae
Jgruz.rL
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-12-21
How to Fascinate.

Doubtless thousands Of young people
and not a small number Of old ones,
wish every day Of their lives that they
could learn the seere5 Of fascinating oh
ers by means OF their graceful, exquisite
manners. The secret is an open one It
Is easy to learn that il lies all neglected
by the Eayside, while those who would
give their dearest treasures to fad i pas
uuknOwingiy.
It Is only this: FIJI your heart with
good viii to everybody, and then prse-
tice at all times the best manners yea
know, particularlya at home. If you ~
gin a. hone this charming manner VIII.
50 % speak, get settled on you aad never
leave you Be inst as polite to your So
Ter as you would to your best girl. Strive
TO gain the good vii OF fsther, mother
and brothers and sisters and childTs1
exactly as you strive TO gain good MA
abroad
There Is no place for prae,iciag IDs0-
nsrs Ike the home circle; NJ place, per
mix one to say, where il is more apD5ses-
atsd. Il viii be cultivation Of heart,
mind and body, this endeayor to Sesa
nothing bu. affection FOR the people n
home and treat them as though they
were worthy Of as much consideration.
at your hands as If they were the Pre=I-
dent OF the United States and his family
80 they are worthy Then from ths
hone viii foAt ous ar0und you tho=e
sweet, magnetic infIsness which viii
draw the hearts Of m ankind toward
you
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-12-21
Ma,sIms for the New Year.

DO not point cut this fact toyou that
you snail this yearibe mOurnfGl. Make
il the best year Of all your hfe-tbe hap
piest, the brightest and the best I'm
bue your heart with the freshness Of the
morning, your soul with the sparkle Of
the dawn Resolve by good deeds and
thoughts 70 make this the most triumph
ant year Of your life- As n series Of short
maxims to carry with you through this
year, let me give you these:
Make every day begin and end with
God.
Be content Eilh What you have
Have hearty, joyful family alter in
your family circle
Fill your home with a. much good
reading and bright music 4s your means
viii allow.
Think Ill Of none, but vel Of al.
If fortune favors you, think Of others
Don't s. am; be real.
Keep busy and you VIII keep healthy.
Rsspe { all sacred ii i1gs.
Love Cod T'sia,ags, "a ladies Home
J9,trnGl.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-12-21
A Place Of Refuge.

Tom Anjerry has heretofore been one
Of the most tTsfing Students at college
bot Of late be has attended the lectures
regularly. One Of the professors observ-
I'd this change Of the beser, and took
occasion to remark 10 his friend, Judge
Cowing, who IS acquainted with the
young man. I'm very glad 10 see
that young man Tom Anjerry attending
the lectures regularly. he seems to
have turned over a new leaf
Turned over a new leaf be blOwed, 1"
exclaims Judge Cozirg, dent you
know Why lie attends The Lectures regu-
l1ly27
To improve his mind. suppose.
Nothing Of the kinL HsEsss 70 the
lecture room beeause that Is the only
pace the biIl e0llec.o-s don't hunt for
him He goes there 70 throw them Of
the scent. "-Te7s Sifiags.