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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07

THE amended Baker ballot law as it
finally passed the Legislature makes the
following changes in the present law:
The ballot is decreased 10 one half its
present size. Only one set of ballots and
sample ballots is necessary; reduces the per
oentage for party nominations from three
to two; increases time allowed for printing
the ballots; provides that the printing Of
ballots for spring elections shall be under
the supervision Of the county commission
ers certificates Of nominations for members
Of the house Of representatives, shall be fled
with the o0urty commissioners instead Of
the Secretary of the Commonwealth; pro-
vides that one mark in a circle az the top of
a column Of candidates shall be a vote for
every one in that column. Where the circle
is not marked a mark for every candidate
voted for is required . screen OF door must
be placed on the front Of each booth. thereby
better securing privacy; provides for greater
thickness OF paper for ballot and the corner
Of the ballot folded over shall be printed
black so that the number cannot be seen
through the paper; in case a voter votes for
more persons than he is entitled 70 the bal
lot shall not be entirely thrown ont, bu; 50
much OF the ballot as is properly marked
shall be counted.
The disability clause Of the aci Of 1888 is
unchanged, but penal clause is provided
for any one who falsely represents his dsa-
bility.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07
Pure whlsk ey.

Is extremely difficult to obtain. In this
age of adulteration and imitation the only
way to be guided in the purchase OF any
article where absolute purity is necessary is
10 buy from house whose reputation for
handling the best goods at the least money
has been firmly established. Such a house
is that Of Max Klein, of Allegheny. Pa
His Silver Age and Duquesne Rye Whiskies,
at Sl5o and sl.25 respectively. are Iecog-
nized as the leading Ryes on the market
For $ 90 5ill he will send you six quarts
of any of the following six-year-old Penn'a
Ryes; Guckenheimer, Gibson, Finch, Over
holt and Bear Creek. Send for his ca,a-
logue and price list Mailed free Address
Max Klein,
So Federal St., Allegheny, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07
News Items.


Mary +. Mallaired was granted 81 ,20C
damages in the court at Meadville last week,
in breach Of promise suit against Gustave
Leon Dueray.
A west bound train on the Missouri Pa
cifc Railroad was held up on Wednesday
evening at Pacific, Missouri, by six armed
men, who blew open the express car and
forced the messenger to open the safe. The
robbers secured about $1,000 and several val
liable packages. The passengers. among
whom was Governor Stone, were not dis
turbed.
In the United States there are 100000
men and 81 ,009,O0O women. Men are in the
majority in all the states and territories ex-
cept in the District of Columbia, Massachus-
e,ts, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Mary
land, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New
York, South Carolina, Virginia and New
Jersey, in which there are more women than
men. The District of Columbia has the
largest proportionate excess of female popu-
lation and Montana contains the largest per
centage Of men. IN New Jersey the two
sexes are most nearly equally represented.
Mary Rely, the queen of the Leisenring
speakeasy district, was arrested Thursday by
Frank Campbell, assisted by several detect
ives. Sue was taken to Connellsyille and
put in the lookup, but during the night soma
one burst the lock on the outside door, and
when morning came she was gone. Her
mother came 10 the lookup Friday morning
with some cakes and pies in order that her
imprisoned daughter might not starve. It
is thought that she knew Mary had made
her escape when she brought this supply Of
food to her, and that she only did it to make
the people think she knew nothing of the
escape, Il is pretty well known who the
parties are that let her out. The escape is
charged to neglect Of officers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07

The people who are running things at
the Chicago Fairare very urgent in Their
demands that the railroads should reduce
their rates, about fifty per cent, as an in
ducement to the people to visit the windy
city and help fiji the co fers of its thrifty
business citizens. Liberality in this re-
spect. ike charity, sho,ld beginat home.
Let these clamorers for reduced rates Of
travel set an example by reducing hotel,
street railway, and boarding house prices
as a further inducement. The business
people Of Chicago anticipate a large in
crease Of trade by reason Of the throng Of
strangers that viii be within their gates
during the Fair season, and as a matter
of course the railroads expect 10 benefit
by the largely increased travel TO and
from that place, but Why should the one
party be expected 10 reduce rates and
not the other? The thousands who
have their money invested in railroad
stock are Just as anxious for good profits
as are the owners Of hotels and business
houses and those who sit at TIE receipt
Of customs in the City Of Chicago. If
the railroads would profit by largely in
creased travel, by means Of reduced rates,
SO would all the other interests involved
in the success Of the fair by the added
thousands Of visitors. The cost Of travel
is not the only. nor by any means the
creates, cost of visiting the Fair. Let
there be reciprocity in this matter. let
the business men Of Chicago induce their
own people TO grant reduced rates and
prices to visiting strangers, and then
they viii be in position TO call for a re-
duction ofrailroad fare. Let them first
put their own shoulders 10 the wheel, be-
fore calling upon Hercules to help them
ont Of the mud.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07


wssHIsorox June 5.-The President said
this evening. in reply to a direct question by
representative of the United Press, that be
intended 20 call an extra session of Congress
no; earlier than the first nor later than the
18th Of September. unless unexpected con-
;ingencies should necessitate an earlier meet
ing. The President further said
while there has been no mystery nor
secrecy in regard in to my intention in this
matter, think II not amiss that our people
should be informed authoritatively that the
time is at hand when their representatives
in Congress will be called upon TO deal with
financial condition which is the only
menace 10 the countrY's welfare and pros
perity. 1t is well for the people to takeup
the subject for themselves and arrive at their
own conclusions as to the merits of finan-
cial policy. which obliges us to purchase idle
silver bullion With gold taken from our re-
serve. One does not need the eye OF finan-
cier to see that this gold. thus snbtracted
from the Governments stock, is eagerly seiz-
ed by other nations for the purpose Of
sirengthing their credit at our expense.
" 1t does not need the art of statesman
ship to detect the danger that awaits II. up
on the continuance of this operation. Al
ready the timidity ofcapiiaI is painfully APP
parent, and none Of us can fail TO see that
fear and apprehension in monetary circles
will ultimately bring suffering to every
humble home in our land.
I think that between now and the meet
ing Of Congress much depends upon the ac-
ton Of those engaged in financial operations
and business enterprises. Our vast national
resources and credit are abundantly suih-
cient 10 justify them in the utmost faith and
confidence. IT, instead of being frightened
they are conservative, and if instead of
gloomily anticipating immediate disaster
they contribute their share Of hope and stea-
diness, they will perform a patriotic duty
and at the same time protect their own in
terest. The things justly needed are cool
ness and calmness in financial circles, and
study and reflection among our people"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07

Thar business is in a most dishearten-
ing condition throughout the country is
undeniable. Failures are occurring in
the most unexpected quarters stocks are
shrinking the money market is tight
ening; gold is going out Of the country
in large quantities; numerous banks
have closed their doors, and manufactur-
ers are curtailing their products. This
administration has been in power barely
three months, and this untoward state of
business affairs Is undoubtedly traceable
to want Of confidence in its policy, or
rather in its lack Of policy. Uncertainty
Of the future has virtually brought busi-
ness 10 a standssill. With threatened
overthrow OF fthe tariff and consequent
disturbance Of prices, and the eurtailment
Of production sn anticipated influx Of
foreign goods,the product ofunderpaid Ia
Dor: a prospective era Of wildcat bank
ing, and ''cheap money" has shaken pub
lie confidence, prevents men Of means
from investing, and has forced business
men throughout the country TO adopt
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07
DIR. Briggs Found Guilty.

WAsaISGTOS, May 3l.-The Presbyterian
General Assembly tonight sustained the ap
peal Of the Prosecuting Committee from the
verdict OF the New York Presbytery, which
acquitted DR.. Briggs Of the charge Of heresy.
This is equivalent 70 g verdict OF heresy
against Prof Briggs. OF the total of 499
votes cast, 29S were to sustain the appeal. 50
to sustain it in part, making total of 3s3
10 sustain, and ll6 not to sustain.
a committee viii now be appointed TO
prepare n minute for submission to the Gen
eral Assembly prescribing the punishment
to be meted out. There are i've things the
General Assembly can do Admonish, re-
buke, suspend. depose from the ministry or
expel Prof Briggs from the church. One of
the last three courses is likely to be fl-
lowed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07
RIras of Passage

Between this and the other side of the broad
Atlantic, in the shape Of tourists, CONNER
eiai travellers and mariners, agents Ion the
road, steamboat captains, ships surgeons
and ''all sorts and conditions of irayelers
emigrant and new settlers appreciate and
testify TO the preventive and remedial prop
erties of Hoststlers Stomach Bitters in sea
sickness, nausea, malarial aud rheumatic
trouble, and all disorders of the stomach,
liver and bowels. Against the prejudicial
influences of climate, crudely cooked OF un-
accustomed diet and impure water. it is a
sovereign safeguard. and has been 50 regarded
by the travelling public for over a third of a
century. No form OF malarial fever, from
the calentura of the Pacific and the broken
bone fever ofthe Mississippi. TO its milder
types, can resist the curative action of this
oenignant prsserver and Testorer of health,
yeritaole boon to persons in feeble health or
liable &c incur disease.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07
worlds Fair Power of Light.

CHICAGO, III, June The splended
Electricity Building, the palace of the
marvellous, was informally opened at the
Worlds Fair tonight for the first time
The entire building was lighted by the 456
arc and 1900 incandescent lights, and the
exhibits were lighted up and in working
order as far as practicable.
Two bands we're in attenance, and the
unique feature of the entertainment was the
attempt TO force light TO dance to music in
the big tower of light. This is great col
umn So feet high and contains 5000 red,
white and blue incandescent globes, which
run spirally from plin;h to cap. Surmount-
ing all is a mammoth Edison lamp, which
has shade made Of 5000 colored glasses,
whose faces reflect and refract the rays.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07

PESSsYlTANIASs viii hereafter not
lack for holidays, the Legislature just ad-
iourned having enacted a Law providing
for legal holidays and adding the Satur-
day half holiday TO the former list
The law designates New Years Day
Wasnington's birthday, Good Friday
Memorial Day, the Fourth Of July, La
bor Day, Election Day. Christmas,
Thanksgiving Day, and every Saturday
after twelve O'Clock as holidays or half
holidays, to be treated and considered as
the first day of the week, known as sun
day, for all purposes regarding the pres
entation for payment or acceptance and
for the protest and giving notice Of dis
honor Of bills Of exchange, checks, drafts
and promissory notes made after the pas
sage Of the Act. For all other purposes
these days and half days designated as
legal holidays are regarded as business
davs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07
Shot Into me Crowd.

USioNrowN, May 3l-A Greene county
desperate named Ben Downey was put off
the new excursion packet by Isaac Mason
at Greensboro yesterday for disorderly con-
duct. Some of his companions interfered
and were alike elected frem the boat. As
soon as they landed they began shooting in
10 the crowd on the boat, wounding five
passengers, two of whom are expected to
die. The names ofthe wounded are DR.. !.
f. Williams, Harry Roberts aud Edward
Ewing, of Greensboro Thomas Axtou, Of
Brownsville, and Harry Thomas. Axton
and Thomas were shot through the thigh in
to the abdomen and are mor,ally wounded.
The desperadoes were soon oyerpowered, but
there being no officer present all escaped but
Downey, the leader. who was lodged in jail
at Waynesburg.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07
Another RaInmaker.

Topeka, Kan. June &C. B. Jewell, the
Rock Island rainmaker. began operations at
Meade Center at l O'Clock yesterday after
noon. He claims to have discovered the
seere. of Melbourne's plan and to have added
various Improvements. His apparatus sent
gases into eloudless sky for six hours when
clouds began 10 appear. and about 1890
O'Clock last night they began TO discharge
rain. The ,ain continued falling until day
light this morning. The fact that rain fol-
lowed JEWELS operations is encouraging TO
the railway company, and be viii continue
his operations.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07
The plague Spreads.

LANCASTER, June 4.-Dr. S. E. Weber,
who has been investigating the flea or louse
plague in the northern part of the county.
was summoned to Washington yesterday for
aconierence with Secretary Of Agriculture
Morton and Prof Riley, of the Entomologi-
cal Bureau.
There is no doubt that the plague is
spreading in the country and isgrowing in
seriousness. At St Petersburg the insects
have been discovered in a tobacco ware
house, and number OF people have been
deprived Of work in Consequence DR.. Web
er was yesterday advioed of their presence
in two more houses in East Earl.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07
over 5000 People Homeless.

tress and suffering exist among the people Of
Hope. Ark, and vicinity, The terrible cy-
clone of May 30 has left over 5000 people
homeless and in destitute circumstances.
Mayor Black, of Hope. arrived here yester-
day on a relief mission. He issued an ad-
dress to the business men of 81. Louis, Chi
cAgo, Little Book and Memphis asking for
aid. It is signed by all the merchant. Of
Hope. A mass meeting was held heFe to-
day to raise funds.
The storm extended over a territory OF 75
to 80 miles in length and Is to - miles in
breadth.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07

female patients. the apportionment bills
The house bills providing for the exsmin-
ation aud registration of miners to prevent
the employment ofincompetent men crea-
ting a new normal school district 10 pre-
vent and punish the making and posting OF
brutalizing and other crime-inci,ing circu-
lars, hand bills and show bills; amending
the constitution TO give women the right OF
suffrage; taxing brewers sixteen cents bar
rel for malt liquors. relating 10 the taxation
of live stock, fell on third reading, no calen-
dar having been, made for their final consid-
Grafton. The senate bills empowering bor-
oughs and cities TO establish police pension
fund, 10 pay bounty on all wild cats killed
in thestate and establishing a state board Of
undertakers were not reached on second
reading.
The most important bills defeated were
the Niles double tax bill aud the rapid tran
sit measure, both of which me: their fate in
the house when they were reached on final
passage.
During the session there have been intro
dueedin in the house / ,l29 house and senate
bills. ofthe house bills 2ll were negaiived
100 were read for the first time only, i5f
were read the second time and were post
poned or defeated on second reading, thirty
five were read the third time and were then
postponed or defeated, eight were not read
and 81 were passed and sent TO the senate.
Ofthe ls7 senate bills sent 10 the house
ffty-fonr were reported negatively. three
were read the first time and not agree TO,
III reacher no further than second reading,
while thirteen reached third reading, bot
weere then defeated. The house passed 100
senate bills and S'533 house bills, which were
sent 10 the governor.
The summary of the executive action OF
legislation up to date, compared with the
year 1891, is as follows: Total bills received,
IA in 1891, 452 in 1898; approved, I'D in
1891, lbs in 1898 vetoed, Il in 1891, 25 IN
1898; recalled, y in 1891. 10 in 1898; in
hands ofthe governor al close Of session 265
in 1891, 279 in 1898.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07
Lutnerans Adjourned.

CANTON, o., June 1.-The general synod
of the Luthern church has adjourned. The
appropriations allowed make an assessment
of 50 cents on each communicant, and such
an assessment was ordered. On thequestion
Of marriage and divorce a series of resolut-
ions were adopted emphasizing the doctrine
Of the church for the marriage ceremony,
and declaring that only infideliiy can justify
a divorce. A resolution was also adopted
asking congress 10 deal with the Chinese
question in Christian manner.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07
From Senate to PenitenrIary.

PHILADELPHIA, May 3l.-Ex-Siaie Senator
John J. McFarlane, the defaulting president
Of the ruined American Life Insurance COM
pany, wrecker Of the bank Of America, with
which he was also connected, surrendered
himself to the authorities this morning, and
in the court Of quarter sessions plead guilty
to the indictments against him aud was SEN
fenced by Jrdge Hare to four years impris-
onmentin the Eastern peniteutiary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07
EXAMINATIONS FOR PRINCETON uEvERsIT

En;rance and Preliminary for Freshma
also entrance for Sophomore Classes, Aca-
denlie and Scientific Schools, and in School
OF Electric Engineering, under the auspices
of the Alumni Association of Western Penn
sylvania. will be held at the Rooms of the
Central Board of Education, McClintock
building, SIG Market ST., Pittsburgh, Pa,
JUNE15th and 10Th, 1898,
commencing at IL o'clock A. NJ.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18th,
conducted by a member of the Princeton
Faculty.
The Alumni Association offers a prize OF
$500 in cash 10 the man passing the best en-
trance examination for either the Academic
or Scientific School, and actually entering
thereafter. For information adisesys
GEO. r. WALLACE 5
10 Four.h Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07
Carnegie, Frlck, Et Al.

PrTsBURGH, June 3.-Quite sensation
was oocasioned to day by the quashing Of
proceedings in the Carnegie cases. The
Grand Jury had found true bills against
Chairman II. C. Friek, Vice. Chairman J.
G. Allesham, Secretary Loyejoy, Oscar
Childs, Superintendent Potter, Robert and
William Pinkerton, and all the Pinkerton
employees engaged in the Homestead riots,
the charges being murder, riot, and con-
sniracv
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07

TIE mighty energies Of the National
Administration are now devoted to
catching fish. Meanwhile the anxious
office expectants are saying -cuss words, %
under their breath, fearing 10 spoil Gro
ver's luck OF their own, in fishing for
snails
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07

LACK Of public confidence is what Is
disturbing the business interests Of tie
country, and yet the public had fair no.
tice IN the Chicago platform Of what
might be expected if the Democratic
party was again given power. " None
are 50 blind as those who viii not see
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07
A ssIGNEEs' NOTICE.

John o. Hay and Martha f. his wife. ar Jeune7
tow nship. IN the county OF Somerser. haviu.,
made voluntary assignment Of an the propertv.
real and personsl, Of said John O. Hav 10 ne
undersi gn-t fpc the benefit uf his crudiiors. no.
nee D. hereby given To % persons indebted to j.
o. Hay, 70 maze inIletlate payment and ali per-
sons having claims against him o. present. them
duly authenticated foc settlement % the Assign
ee, Al the Office u Valentine Hay. Somerset pa
on saturday, June 18th, i-.S, when aud where
said Assignee VIII attend lor said purpose
VALENTINE Hay.
". =. r. HAY,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07

THE Supreme Court has dec ided that it
has no jurisdiction in the matter Of
granting liquor licenses, and that the de-
cisions Of the judges of the Quarter Ses-
si1ns are conclusive.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07

SECRETARY HoKE SMITH Of Georgia,
sab has started in to interpret the pen
sion laws. That Union veterans have
nothing to expect from q gentleman Of
his political training and party afilia-
fions- goes Rithont saving.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07

By all means gentlemen come on with
your income tax Every dollar wrung
out Of the incomes Of the workingmen
viii give q vote for the Republican par
-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07

THE National c sqsus Office computes
that there are ], 10000 more male than
female persons in the United States.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07

By the suspension Of DR.. Briggs the
Presbyterian General Assembly has cut
out work for itself for the next twenty
years.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-06-07

TEE Legislature adjourned on Thurs
day last, June lst). Its record is neither
better nor worse than that Of many ofits
predecessors
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Terms:

10 per cent OF purchfSe money 90 be paid a.
soon as farm Is Knocked down. One third. les
tne ten per cent, on cOnfrmatiol OF sale. ons
third IN SIX months and One-thirI in one wear.
with interest on deferred payments.
:. J.. BOWSER
Assignee.