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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10
Knled The Lottery.

NEs OELEtNs, Feb. s-John a. Morris,
the principal osner and controller, announ-
ces in behalf OF himself aud his six associ-
aies, that the L0nisians State Lottery Com
pany has decided TO retire from the field.
Il will not ask for renewal Of its charter
for . years, but will. on the contrary, re-
fuse if. even Il Is voted by the people OF
the state
he gives the decision OF the Taited States
Supteme Court as the reason for this. The
decision shut The company oct Of The mails
ard crippled It's business so that il wss i'm
possible 10 carry If On and pay the state Of
I.oaisisna an animal license Of 81 ,25O 900
without actual loss. Afer consultation
with his partners they concluded not TO &C
oept the ofier Of u renewal ofihe charter for
p years, Dut would retire at the expiration
OF their present charter. in 1885,. Escn II
the people voted on the amendment and 6e-
cided in favor OF renewal the lottery CON-
pany would not socsp, IT,
This ends the great lottery fight which has
been going On in louisiana for the pas; three
years and in which the company is poPu-
larly supposed to hsEs spent s5.0o0ce0. 1t
is dead beyond ali resGrEaaiiOa. The
smendmeDt requires that Mr.. Norris shall
give bond of$5 10000 thirty days before
the election. and as be viii decline to do
this il is doo5lfai 4 there EilI be any vo.es
cast on the question, or Il The votsx sill be
legal Il cast, a. part Of the contract has been
violated
There viii be an entire change in the 10
liticsl campsign. the prO-lotteEy candidates
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10

Ex-Judge Briggs at Philadelphia Thurs
day presented a petition 70 the Supreme
Court on behalf Of Hiram Dewsl and
Others, asking for an injunction to prevent
the new ballot law fsom being put in opera
ton. The petition requests the Supreme
Court TO take cognizanoe Of the matter "a
ther than referring the compliments 10 the
lower court, because ofits delay before de-
termination could finally be reached Oh an
appeal to the Common Pleas. The court
was also requested, if it should decide TO
take official cognizsuce Of the matter, to fix
as early day for the argument, or hearing
As it conveniently could.
Chief Justice Paxson told ex-Judge Briggs
to file his papers, and the court would con-
slider the matter.
Accompanying the petition there was also
bill in equity, under the title above given
Il sets out that the complainants, citizens Of
the United States, and Of this Stale. and as
members Of the Prohibition party are denied
the right of making nominations by cOnven-
tions, etc, and OF having the names Of their
candidates printed on the official ballot at
the expense of the county, etc, as the voters
Of the Republican and Democratic parties
may, simply because, though in all other
respects duly qualified, the votes of the Pro-
hibition party polled at the last general elec-
ton did not equal the percentum required
by the act.
the above petition the Supreme Court de
livered an opinion refusing the petition on
/ the ground of no jurisdiction.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10

MR BIAlxE's letter 10 Chairman Clark
son announcing that he will not be 4 can
didsie, is as explicit as it is brief Il Is
mere positive, even, than his famous
Psorenoe letter. For the secoad time Mr.
Is sine voluntarily declines the Rspabli-
can uomination for the Presidency. His
withdrawal leaves but one candidate in
the field-8enjamin Harrison. In speak
iaz OF tie mater. the New York Tribune
says The witkdFaWal Of Mr. Blaine
NAV not Immediately settle beyond con-
srorersy tie result CT the Republican
caaeention, but undoubtedly il does, in
= laree measure. clear the field for Cen
erai HARRISON. lie has given the e00n-
nv an adRRable administration, and be
ss amply entitis2 to the great advantage
Of position which lAs thus secures Those
1bo are most reluctant To lose the saiis-
Gse.ion Of voting Cor Mr.. Blake will cor
daily scknoEledge ihst The President
deserves the undivided confidence Of the
psfty, and that be hiss made the election
* A Republican successor the most en-
ssausseing pIohaSizsF Of the present year.
and IL common With sa loyal members
OF the party. they viii be afk % reason
"a al shis probability can be most seegse-
ay eJnfrmed by bis nomination 10 sac-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10
TnInl<s u a EAR Law. .

F-om the Johnsiown Tribune
TIE State Supreme Court having de-
cided that it has no original jurisdiction
in the appeal made on behalf Of the
Prohibitionisls for injunctions restraining
the Authorities from putting the Austria
Ian Ballot law into effect, naturally ig-
nores the main question presented by the
appeal. The Philadelphia Ledeer says;
In spite of the protest of the Prohibition
ists, the law is eminently fair. The State
or County is to print the tickets to be vO-
ted. There must be some rule whereby
10 ascertain what names are TO be put on
the list of nominees. The general rule is
70 recognize the nomination ofevery par
ty that had as many as three per cent Of
the votes cast at the last general election.
If the prohibitionists are ruled out under
this law they can still present nomina-
tion papers signed by one half Of one per
cent. Of the voters and get the names OF
their nominees printed. Failing that,
they can writ the names on the ballots.
No one is excluded, but a reasonable and
very low limit is put upon the number
constituting a party entitled to recogni-
ton as such. 1t would be impracticable
to have the State do the printing with
out some such Limitation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10

The liqDor dealers OF New York are try
Jog to put through a liquor bill for that
State which has some extraordinary
provisions. Il j. said to have received
ihe approval Of the great Democratic
boss-ex-GovernorI Hin. HslloEs saloons
70 open at ?. NJ. on Sundays, and 10
remain open for the rest Of the dsy and
0ight. Licenses may be granted for
saloons to keep open al night, and il Is
made nisdemeanor for anv officer Of
the law toenter any licensed place during
the hours when Il is not legally open &c
solicit sale Of liquor. There is no re-
stTiction in regard Ia the proximity %
saloons TO schoolhouss or other public
5aildings- In fact, this bill gives the
iiguor dealers everything they might be
expected 20 want. which is only natural,
considering they drew il up.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10
Had His Wife Arrested

Eighteen months ago, John Matreson, of
Donegal Township, Butler County, Pa, read
an sacolnt Of hoE sone snsn bad become
well-lo-eo, by letting bis uifs act as bsrkeep-
er for him. He made up his mind TO give
the plan trial, and 50 purchased key of
whisky. His wife sold him the liquor by
the drink, charging him fifteen cents a glass.
John was good customer and the bank ac-
count began TO grow.
This continued until Mr.. and Mrs. Matre-
son had a quarrel and decided to separate.
They did 50, and for three months have not
spoken to each other. Yesterday morning
John went TO Justice in Donegal Town
ship and wanted 10 make an information
sgainst bis wife. charging her with furnish
ing liquor 10 man OF Incorporate habits,
selingon Sunday, and without a license.
fhe Jqsiiss refused to take the information
until he cou corsust some Of the attorneys
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10

The Republican primary election will
b. held earlier than usual this years, as
viii be seen by Chairman Biesecker's no
tice, published in another column. The
change Of date is made in compliance
with the party rules, for the purpose OF
avoiding the necessity of holding two
primaries. The State Convention Is
called f0r Apr 20, and were not the date
for the primary changed il would neces-
state the holding Of a special primary in
April for the purpose Of electing dele
gates 10 the Convention. March and
April may not be as pleasant months as
May and June for candidates 70 make 8
canvass Of the county, but stress Of
weather viii scarcely prevent any Of
them from getting in their work.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10
Free Delivery of Mails.

Lecturer Whitehead issues the folio wing
circular am sending out to officers Of
State Oranges, deputies and other workers
in our order circulars of information con-
cerning 'Rural Free Delivery Of Nails
This measure was indorsed By the National
Grange, and, as far as heard from, at the
State Grange meetings lately held. If the
Patrons who receive circulars will distrib-
ute then among their members, and among
farmers no: members, also enclose one OF
more when writing letters or sending our
official documents, viii have them read in
Grange meetings, and the subject studied
and discussed. they viii come to understand
that the plan has been tried and proven q
success beyond expectations that it viii
make no increase Of taxes or other bnrdens
for the people, but VIII rather place those
living in villages and on farms upon an
equality with those who live in large cities,
and bring many benefits and advantages TO
very large proportion OF the people Of our
country.
Congress is inclined to legislate in the in
terssts Of agriculture, and will give ear and
heed to our just and equitable requests. Al
ter fully discussing this question, and agree
ing that IL IS right, then act as Grange and
as individuals BY sending memorials for
your Grange, to your [. 5. Senator's, and
Members Of Congress, and by writing them
personal letters on the subject This is the
lation already, such as the Interstate Com
merce the OleomargariDe law, Experiment
Station and Agricultural College laws and
others. will send more circulars to all
who apply with stamps for postage.
MORTMER WHITEHEAD.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10
The corpe Ran Away.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Fs. Ga colored man,
William Long. barred himself in Jail, was
cut down pronounced dead and The body
was taken to meical hospital.
" This would be good subject to work
on, boys" said tie surgeon. "Fye been
looking for nigge' or some time"
He seems too BIZ for the table" said an
other think Illclt him in two and place
half Of him in the oher roon.n
AT these words the supposed corpse
jumped from the tale, and before the police
or physicians coulcrecoyer from their as
tonishment leape, out of the window,
which was on the scond floor. The police
ran down, and, aftC chase, captured Viii
liam and carried hin back to a cell.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10
A Sister For A Bride.

HuEoS. S. D., Feb "A betroihed couple
made the startling discovery a few nights
before their intsndd marriage that they
were brother and sster. The girl, whose
real name was Helen Williams, went with
her mother to live with Mrs- Todd in
California, during TIE late war, the husband
and father having been killed. The little
son went to Chicago and was adopted. His
name is II. ". wilkins.
He and his sister met in Chicago two
years ago. The cir was known as Helen
Williams Todd. The two were from the FIRST
good friends and afierward were engaged TO
be married. An examination of some old
letters Of her mother opened Miss TOdd's
eyes and they then discovered their re-
lationship.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10

THE Republican State Convention has
been called to meet April 10th, one week
later than the Democratic State Conven-
ton. The candidates to be nominated
are one for Judge Of the Supreme Court,
two for Congressmen-at-large, and four
Presidential Electors, in addition to
which eight delegatas-at-large to the Re-
publican National Convention are to be
elected. The district electors and dele
gates viii be chosen by the several con
Eressional districts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10

and benefcent policies in operation dur
ing the last three years, and the welfare
and content which they have produced
are the most conspicuous features Of the
time but the country does not yet en-
JOY the full measure Of prosperity which
they are capable Of engendering. The
people, we believe, will insist upon their
further development under the care OF
the party which has created and pro
NOTED them. 1t is for the party to decide
upon the individuals to whom this con
timing honor and opportunity shall be
entrusted. That the decision win be
wise We have no doubt. That'it viii be
rendered in favor Of General Harrison is
to-day the most natural expectation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10
A voIee From seaver IaI.

PTrTsBUEsH, February 6.-From the Bea-
yer Jail, where he is serving his sentence for
Ebeling Senator Quay, Eiitor John Mellon,
OF the Beaver stag, tonight sends a state
ment in reference 10 his connection with the
libel suit. He says it has been his purpose
to make such g statement ever since the
jury brought in is verdict of guilty, but he
DELAYED il in accordance with the wishes of
his friends, who argued that il could not
operate one way OF the other upon the SEN
tence and would incur the enmily, instead
Of commanding the respect. of the Judge.
lie says that the Court intimated in no
way, either directly or indirectly. that it
wished for a retrscLi0n, or ii would have
cheerfaliy been given. He says that when
asked to stand up for sentence he was not
even given 4 chance with the ordinary Grim
insl 20 say why sentence should not be
passed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10
BAD mot, In the Ballot Law.

HAEEI-BURs, Ps., Feb. 6.-An erroneously
inserted not in section p Of tae Baker
Ballot Law. as Transcribed. officially signed
and published is Just discovered The sec
tion, as originally passed, read that Each
voters name shall - checked on the voting
check list by the o.icer hrving charge there
Ofss soon as be has cast his vote. bat the
tianscTi5ing clerk inserted 3 mot" making
il Fsad. Eaeh voters name shall not be
cA~cssa. e'e
Il is not supposed lhst this peculiar errof
will materially aasct matters, as polling
officers are expected 70 keep check lists and
check % voter 70 prevent repeating.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10

TIE House Elections Committee, by a
vote Of ten tc three, decided the Craig
Stewart contest from the Twsnty-fourth
Pennsylvania district, Friday, according
the seat 20 Craig, Democrat. This IS the
first contest decided by the present Con-
frraaq
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10
stewartrnrown Out.

WAsHrSeTox, Fs. 5.-The House Com
mittee on EIectionso-day in the contested
Pennsylvania electln case from the Twenty
fourth Congress:oRI district of Craig vs..
Stewart, decided in favor of Mr.. Crsiz, the
Democratic contestut. The vote stood ten
TO three, Messrs. Hnghen and Doan Repub-
Hcans, concurring 9TH the Democrats ofthe
committee in their indings.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10
she was PROUD Of Her Feet.

sESEcA FsLLs. y. y, Feb. Miss Louisa
Sherlock IS one Of the haadsomest young
women in this village. She was proud Of
her feet, which were small but persist ed in
making them appear smaller by wearing
shoes that were too little. These shoes
caused her y have in-groving toe-nSils
which resulted in a disease o. the bone that
pe'iical skill oould not cure. 1t became 50
Asa ihst she vas nc lager sble ie walk
It's Fees TIE Yagsi0ilns decided thas poth-
ing could save the young Toman's life but
ampuiztion OF both feet, and they we're am
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10
AHao Fight.

The combined fooes OF the weather dur
ing the winter season are expected TO de-
stroy health. Coughs and colds attack us,
which. if neglected. result in Pneumonia
and Consumption nese diseases usually re-
suit seriously. SEMI for Pan Tina. the great
Cough and CONSUMPTION Cure, and save doc
tor bills
Trial bottles of Im-Tina free at G. W.
Benford's Drugstore
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10

AT a meeting Of the Fsyette County
Republican COMMITTEES, held at Union
town. Friday, II was decided to hold their
primary election on Saturday. April 10Th
Judge Harry White, of Indiana, was en-
dorsed for Supreme Judge.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10

TIE New York Tunes is one Of the
Cleveland newspapers that is getting
tired of being banged against the wall.
It saws: The sucking dove is 8 very up
roarions animal compared with the Dem
oeratie friends Of Mr.. Cleveland in these
days. Ifthey are going to make fight
why don't they begin somewhereg ?"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10
The Adlutant Genera pead.

Adjutant General William McClelland
died al his hotel Harrisburg at Il
O'Clock last Sunda. afternoon. He had
been a severe sufferer the past few days OF
malignant ulcerationof the stomach The
exact character OF th disease was not sur
missed when, many yesks ago, General Nc
Clelland was COMPLIED to forego active
participation in the nties of his department
and go 10 the hospita for treatment
When he went to Old Point Comfort a
month or two ago fo change of air to sup
plement medical treatment, be soon showed
such decided gain n strength that it was
hoped he would recNer
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10

EyESa Democratic Congress recognizes
that Democratic majority cannot be
trusted TO legislate for the country. The
new rules are said TO be in the nature Of
= curb rein, to give Speaker Crisp the
power TO hold the free traders back and
prevent them from doing snything that
VIII make free trade an issue in the
next National campaign.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10
Very sincerely yours,
JAMES G.. BLAINE.
vor A sCkrRlsE Ar wAsHINerov.

The announcement of the contents Of Sec
retary Blaines letter was not a surprise here.
The belief had been growing stronger ev-
err day that his health would not permit
his undergoing the fatignes of a campaign
or Of underis king the arduous duties of the
Presidency. The general opinion seems to
be that the only reason Mr. Blaine had for
declining to be candidate was The oondi-
lion Of his health. He knew that he could
have the nomination by saying the word,
and Liz grand record on the vital principles
OF the RrpEbiicaa party would have insured
his election II addition 10 his own uucer-
tain health Ms. Elaine has not bsen vigor-
GUS aud dreaded being called On d assist in
the duties Of The White House.
While lac does not declare in so many
words that be viii rot accept nomination
lift is thrust upon him, still his assertion
that "By name will not 20 before the Re
publican National Convention for the Nom
ination7 IS considered a positive and sbso-
lutte dsciinatiOa.
FONTS THAT EXCITE C0NNES7.
The letter has excited more or less COM
ment on account Of It's b-evity, and because
it does not contain direct reference 10 the
Republican party and its work. 1t Is also a
little disappointing to some ultra Admins
tration people, who have been pEophesying
that when Mr Blaine did write letter of
declination it would be in favor of Presi-
dent Harrison. His failure TO do so is con-
sidered in some quarters as direct proof that
he does not entertain the most friendly feel
ings for Mr Harrison. How be could have
written a letter Withdrawing in favor of any
one is not clearly explained by the critics,
who insist or gettingupa quarrel between
the President and the Secretary Of State.
As far as the letter was discussed this
evening ont Of every 10 men have declared
that {; meant the nomiration Of President
Harrison. For Tie hrst few weeks nine
tenihs ofthe politieiaas who pretend TO have
close connections with the inside have
agreed that the next Republican nominee
would be either Blaine or Harrison. They
also knew that Mr.. Blaine was liable to
Withdraw at any time and leave the field to
Mr. Harrison.
The President has not clear field, how
ever, as the contingent that always believes
in ! dark horse has several csndidates The
most prominent are General Russell A. Al
ger and Senator Shelby NJ. Cullom.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10
Don. quarrel.

With people FOR eoaniug when they suf-
fer with Rheums sm or Neuralgia the
pain Is simply terrible no ancient torture
was more painful but people ought to be
blamed if having Reumatism or Neuralgia
and won't use RedFlag Oil it has cured
hundreds Of suffers and costs only 25 cents
at G. W. Benford 'sprugstore.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10

wHEx Cleveland went South it was
ch 4ryed that "he was hunting votes "
Possibly the reason for the ides was that
ahe took his shotgun along" That has
beeu favorite method of electioneering
IN several sections Of the South.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10
Fasaag,an. nc
Love and MarrIage 10 Japan.

Love ana Marriage IN JAPAN
Sir Edwin Arnold. who has been enjoying
an interesting irip through the United States,
has msie careful study OF the conditions
which govern the family in Japan and en-
bodies his ideas in a paper called d" Love and
Marriage in Japan in the February num-
Der Of THE C0sNoPoIITAN. The article is
illustrated by the quintest possible Japa-
nese sketches running down the sides and
across the bottom of each page. An excel
lent photograph of W. D. Howells, serves as
8 frontispiece, and his work as 2 writer Of
fiction is reviewed in the same number by
II. Il. Boyesen. The President OF John
Hopkins University gives most prscticsl
paper on Boys and Boys Schools, Illus.
trated by cartoons OF the famous Atwood.
Murat HAlslead sarns back lovingly to his
early farm days, and tells Of the PES and
Sports OF Farmer Boy" The petroleum
industry fully illustrated; An Afghan Story
by Archibald Forbes The Story OF the Bra
allan Repu5lic by Adams, late minister 10
tAat country and The Leading Amateurs
Of the United States in photography, are
other leading articles Of the month.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10
40 EyNITY TO Quay.

The statement further relates the circum-
stances that induced him to publish the
libelous matter. and says that he was prom
ised and fully expected important testimony
a. the tr3ai from state Chairman Kerr and
W. T. Herssl, bu; a. the last moment they
wen; back on him. This is TO account for
the continued attacks on Senator Quay pub
lished in the Sur even up 10 the day before
the trial.
he says: Personally bear no enmity
to Mr. Quay. I never met him but were be
or his family in need would befriend them
as readily as any family in Beaver. Poliii-
cally, consider him an enemy. ami while
pursuss the methods that haze eha-ac-
terized his political life during the past ten
yeaTs I shall consider him the enemy ofpure
politics and honest government.
THE BAEnsLEr STEAL.
&c fully exOne-ates Mr. Q Iay from ali
connecsion with the Barisley seal and con-
denns the way the jury was selected IS an
uafair unparalleled and infamous practice.
lie says that with an impartial non-partisan
jury be beliyes lie would have been acquit-
It'd.
He is not the least grieged that Mr.. Quay
has been found innocent Of the charges and
reioioes with Mr.. Qaay's family that the &C
cGsaiion was false one. He closes by say
ing: Some OF nay warmest friends have
advised me against making such state
msnt as this. bat right Is right, and to tell
the trgth IS always in order. TrGe DomO-
arscy shoald never countonanoe an untrgth
Or coward.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10

SENATOR Teller seems to be in dead ear
nest with the Utah admission bill. But
the people will want to be sure that the
ghost Of polygamy has been downed be-
fore they grow enthusiastic over another
star for the flag. Utah has long been an
eyesore TO the Nation, and it viii be no
wrong 10 let her wait.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-10

TIE Fifty-frst Congress has another
triumph in the opinion Of the Supreme
Court sustaining the law against allowing
the Louisiana lottery to use the United
States mails. The people are beginning
to understand that the Fifty-frst Con-
gress did much work in their interest,
and did If well.