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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
The states Forests.

DR.. ]. T. Rothrock, Of West Chester. bota-
mist member of the state forestry commits
sion. was in consultation with Gov. Patti
son, at Harrisburg, last week. Dr. Roth
rock has completed all arrangements to
spend the summer among the forests Of the
state with buekb1ard and pair Of Texas
ponies. He proposes to pass carefully over
the wooded portions Of the state during the
two years which elapse before his report
must be made and note the kind OF wood.
its probable value. its area and the area of
land not cleared but not Of any value for
agricultural purposes.
The act creating the forestry commission
authorizes the commission TO examine into
and report on the desirability Of the state
purchasing and owning the forest land along
the watersheds of the states leading water
courses. 1t is claimed that this forest land
is of much more value to the state on ac-
count of its effect upon rainfall and climate
than it IS TO its present owners and that
therefore it should be under the direct con
troll Of the state.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
To Be Buried Alive.

TOLEDO, O., July seymour, the famous
mind reader, has arrived in Toledo on his
way to Chicago, where he will attempt a
test that. ifsuccessful. will give him more
fame than ever. Seymour is going to Chiea-
20 to be buried alive after the manner Of the
East Indians, who say they can suspend an
imatiOn for any period by controlling the
heart and mind.
Ny coffin has gone on ahead said Mr.
Seymour. 1T was made in Syracuse. 1t is
a fac-simile of the one in which General
Grants remains are buried and il cost -. 600
1t is made in three sections, one fitting the
other. / will be buried six feet deep in the
coffin. Signals will be arranged so tha. if
things don't 90 right l can communicate
with the soldiers on the outside who will
guard the grave. Directly after am buried
a crop Of barley will be sowed over the grave.
/ viii remain buried until the germs sproui,
grow, ripen and are harvested. Then the
disinterment will take place. ! will not
come back to earth until September oath
am positive that can do it, and the
scientific men who are assisting me to
conduct the experiment are commencing to
think so too
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
Just Escaped the Grave D..

SAX ANTONIO, TEX, July s.-Miss Ida
Banmest, beautiful girl, 10 years Of age,
who came here a few months ago from
Neuwald Saxony, Is lying at her home
here apparently dead. 1t is a case Of sus-
pended animation. She has been in that
condition for three days. She has hAd FIVE
such attacks
In one Of them, about three years ago, she
was in cstalept.c condition for five DAYS,
during which time her friends and relatives
were 50 fully persuaded that she was dead
that she was not only dressed in her shroud,
but placed in her coffin and would have been
buried but for the pro,estations of her
mother
a physician applied a red hot iron to her
foot The girl WINGED percepIibly and sigh
ed. This scared the physician, as well as
thefamiiy, and all bat her mother hurried
away.
In a short time after the girl regained con-
sciOusness and was ravenously hungry.
She ate everything put before her until her
mother feared she would kill herself Ever
since then, after each spell, when she re-
gains Consciousness. she eats heartily and is
as stout and healthy as possible for from
one to three months, when she is seized with
another spell
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

tary OF the Interior, these old soldiers OF
soldiers widows, without previous notice,
without tie right guaranteed the mean
est criminal Of being heard in self de-
fenss. are branded as frauds and
asR iadlers" and held up TO public scorn-
such high handed tyranny and brutal
ity has heretofore been unheaTd OF.
These people had their claims examined
and adjudioated by the proper authori-
ties. and we're drawing their pensions as
a legal right, and TO be summaTily depriT-
ed Of them at the mere dieta Of an OIL
ciaI is a gross wrong and an outrage. Pre-
sumedly they we're properly granted, and
If on re-examination the proof was fouud
defective, they were entitled to a hear
ing and the right, if possible, to cure the
defect. II Mr.. Hoke Smith differs with
his predecessor in bis Interpretation Of
the law. there Is a higher power TO decide
between them, and this should have been
appealed to before branding these unfor-
inmates as aswindlers7 and summari!y
striking them from therolls. True, these
cases can be taken up to the Court Of last
resort. bat tthe valiant Secretary has little
fear Of litigation With poor pensioner
dependent upon his pittanee Of three or
twelve dollars per month
We DO not hold that there may not be
persons drawing pensions obtained by
fraud. buff such there be, the public Is
entitled to know it, and the courts should
pass upon them. Let Us have done with
this daily attempt to make political cap
ital By this star Chamber method OF
sspurging the rolls" Come out into the
open, Blr. Secretary, and let the people
know Why these old veterans are brand
ed as rogues and swindlers by the press
Of your party.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
An Innocent Man Hanged.

In lsG6, George Watkins, with a eomely
young wife, moved from Kansas 10 county
adjoining Fayetteville, Ark, and settled on
the homestead OF Andy Hedgepeih, a
wealthy planter. Watkins soon became
aware Of urholy relations between Hedgepeth
and Mrs. Watkins The two men went to
market in Hedgepeih's wagon. Hedgepeth
returned alone.
The absence Of Watkins awakened sus-
picion and Hedgepeth and the woman were
arrested. The woman at the trial stated
that she and Helgepeth had agreed 10 kill
Der husband, but denied any knowledge Of
the murder. The evidence was circumstan-
tial. bat in a strong and unbroken chain.
The case was carried TO the Supreme Court,
reversed and at the second trial Hedgepeth
was again convicted and hanged.
It's now learned by Hedgepeth's counsel
that Watkins is living in his old home in
Kansas, where be had been all the time
since bis disappearance
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12


The Democrats are strenuously labor
ing 10 TX the responsibility for the Sher-
man law-to which they falsely attribute
all our present financial troubles-upon
the Republican party. The impudence
and untruthfulness of their allegations
are exposed by this brief statement made
by the distinguished Senator from Ohio
The Sherman act was a compromise
measure, and it was passed 70 save the
country from free coinage bill that had
been passed by the Senate by an over
whelming majority The Democrats
helped pass the Sherman bin, and now
they abuse it and blame Ii for all t,e f.
nancial woes of the nation. If the Sher-
man bill had not been passed free coin
age bin would, and the result would have
been infinitely more damaging to the
country.
In addition to this statement Of Mr.
sherman it must be remembered that
when in the last House an effort was
made 70 repeal the law the Democrats,
who were in a majority Of three to one,
refused to allow il to be done. Is any
thing more required to prove the falsity
and cowardice Of this Democratic At
tempt 10 evade responsibility.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
How 70 Avoid Spring Fever.

Spring Fever, or that tired" feeling, is
occasioned by an excess of heat in the hu-
man body. The diet necessary to maintain
animal heat during winter is no longer nee
essary during the warm months Of spring
and summer, and change is not only ben
eficial but necessary. To avoid any unpleas-
ant results, and to keep up vitality the sys-
TEN should be stimulated by the use Of a lii.
tie pure whiskey. Physicians throughout
the country unite in prescribing and recon-
mending the Whistles bottled by Max
Klein, on account Of their purity and gener-
al excellence. and the known reliability of
his Silver Age, Duquesne and Bear Greek
recommend them to all. Send for catalogue
OF all kinds Of liquors, mailed free, to
Max Klein,
So Federal St, Allegheny, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
The Tornado Predicted.

WssHISCToS. July S.-A special bulletin
was issued from the Weather Bureau to-day,
After drawing attention TO the recent de-
struciiye storms in the West, It says:
IN the greater number Of these cases the
Weather Bureau has given warning from
twelve to twenty four hours in advance and
in the case Of the Iowa tornado messages
were sent the preceding night TO every
Weather Bureau section in the State stating
that severe loca! storms were likely to occur
in lows on Thursday the 9th. These warn
ines were disseminated as widely as possible
throughout the State by telephone ard tele-
graph dnring the day and people within
reach Of these agencies were cautioned to be
on their guard.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

BARDwELL, KY, July "A moose instead
OF the threatened torch ended the life TO day
Of Charles J. Miller, the mulatto and sup
posed outrager Of John Rays two daught-
ers near this place, Wednesday This tenn
pefing Of mercy at the last moment was on
ly due 70 the lingering doubt in Father Rays
mind as TO the fellows guilt
Fully 5000 bowling men. eager for a
roasting, surrounded the negro and his
guards, and there was great disgust at this
change Of programme. After the mulatto
had been swuug high in the air from q iele-
graph pole, bis body vas filed with bullets
and then cuI down and burned to a crisp on
the Ere on which the crszed citizens had
hoped to burn him alive.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
a Dea,h-Trap of Flames.

CHICAGO, July lO.-The cold storage ware
house and ioe skating rink, situated near the
Sixiy-fourih street entrance to the E1posi-
tion grounds, burned to the grounds in a
little over an hour this afternoon. sending TO
death, as far as known. at least Is men and
iuinriug ~ others.
The full extent Of the death wrought may
never be known. as the building collapsed
toiallyin in 50 short time at er the fire started
that many people entered the building, hop
ing TO render aid before the peril under
which they were placing themselves was re-
allied, were caught like rats in trap and
met their doom.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

THE New York Pros Of the 9TH inst.
tersely and ably contrasts the condition
Of the country as it was a few months
since under Republican rule, and as it is
now under Democratic control. saws
that journal:
Under the Administration Of BENJAMIN
Harrison the nation steadily grew in
prosperity and wealth. The Mckinley
law gave new impetus to industrial de-
Velopment II built new factories and
enlarged those already constructed.
Work was plentiful. Wages of labor
were greater in their purchasing power
than at any other time since the founda-
ton OF the Republic. Our exports IN
creased IN an unprecedented degree. No
BODY thought Of dOub ing either the pow
er or the purpose Of the government 10
maintain the absolute integrity Of its cur
sTency. Confidence in the resources and
future progress Of the nation was Cniver-
sal.
Mr.. Cleveland and his party have re-
versed all these conditions in q little
more than 3 hundred days. Distrust has
succeeded confidence, contraction has
N'--N~S~.NAA - fieAAA1AAAis AlcS Eldt followed
gam Ine prospect Of free trade and a
debased currency has sent capital into
eonceslment and put stop 10 progress.
The Administration has multiplied dis
aster by its stubborn refusal TO protect
business interests. The crash Of banks.
the ruin Of citizens, the ge:.eral depreci-
alton Of securities IN every form have
gone on Gntii tie loss 70 the people since
March 4 aggregates s, ,000.000OO5.
The p2rty Of destruction has proven
tue to its record The last time il had
fuli control Of the government Il wrecked
the nation. It mas been robbing the ns-
ton al the rate Of $50. 100000 a month
since Grover Cleveland was inaugurated
In view Of these facts the assertions OF
Democratic orators ike Crisp and Ne
Miliin al Tammany Hall are supremely
ridiculous as well as utterly false. The
nation has good canse to fear the results
Of the rule Of men who f4lsify as well as
destroy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
Hairs Great Damage.

READING, Pa. July THE farmers in
Berks county, across whose farms the hail
storm moved Wednesday evening, esiimate
that their oats crop was damaged TO the ex-
tent Of 20 bushels 70 the acre, or about two
thirds Of the yield expected The unharv-
esied wheat in all sections was at least half
destroyed. The cherry trees were stripped
bare Of all their fruit. Potato tops were cut
70 the ground and In some spple orchards
the Trees were bruised so hard they viii die.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

WHILE the repeal Of the Sherman
Act" if repealed Internationally, NAV
momentarily allay the panicy feeling in
business circles, it must be obvious to
the most obtuse that this viii not totally
allay the prevailing fear Of ftheenaetment
of the crude and rninous declarations Of
the Chicago platform into law. Assur-
ance Is felt that the Republican minority
can be relied upon 10 support honest
money, but It is feared that it viii not be
able 10 protect the nation against the
follies and dangers OF the Democratic
majority. Therefore the restoration Of
confidence is not to be anticipated until
the coming Congress has defined its po-
sition- Should Democratic folly 20 to
the extremes now thretened, then ''chaos
has come again.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

THE Pension Bureau has notified a
great many pensioners throughout the
countrv. who are drawing pensions un-
der the Act Of June ., 1880. known as
the dependent pension act, that payment
Of their pensions VIII be suspended for
40 days, during which time they are re-
quired 10 show cause why they should
continue 10 draw pension.
The testimony necessary to prevent
their being dropped from the rolls is the
certificate Of q reputable physician, at
tested by two witnesses, to the efiectthst
the pensioner is precluded from active
labor, oging 10 injuries or disability not
the result Of his own vicious habits.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
50 Federal St, Allegheny,
MT. morIah Items.

DR.. Joseph Crist is still suffering from the
effects Of the injuries be sustained at the
Miller barn raising some time ago. 1t is to
be hoped the physician viii succeed in heal
ing himself in good time.
Cherries are ripe and unusually plenty,
but they are of an inferior quality this sea-
son.
Apple trees bloomed very freely this
spring, but the young fruit has been drop
ping from the trees, and unless the prema-
tuTe dropping ceases the crop viii be very
light one.
David Buechley and wife, Of Johnstown,
are here for the purpose of visiting their old
home and birthplace. Y.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

WITH Democratic President and a
Congress overwhelmingly Democratic IN
both branches, the supporters Of that
party are franticaIly appealing to RePub-
Gcans TO help pass such legislation as Is
necessary 10 save the country from the
threatened panic aud bankruptcy,
brought about by fear Of the destructive
policy enunciated in the Chicago plat
form
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
Kansas Democrats Want Some of
the PORK.

The most remarkable resolution ever
adopted by political convention was that
agreed to by the Rice county Democrats in
Kansas, in defining the terms upon which
they would enter into a fusion with the Pop
ulis,s- The latter were told that they must
divide the officers in line with the following
resolution:
" Resolred. That we demand of Populisis
at the next election part of the hog which is
10 be killed and that we must have of the
aforesaid pOTker some part of the meat To-
Gated back OF the neck that We will not be
content with jOwls any longer, but we must
have either shoulder or side bacon"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

Iris amusing to watch the wriggiing
Of the Democratic organs in their efforts
70 account for our present financial trou-
bles. without attaching the least blame
10 the @tarih smashers" and the wildcat
money advocates. It is hard work this
hnt neafhar
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
HIS Glass Eye ExpIodes.

PoTrsTows, Pa, July 6.-For several years
William Brosius has worn a glass eye. One
of his natural optics had been destroyed
while be was employed in the bridge works.
Last evening as be was walking along the
street the artificial eye exploded from no
apparent cause. The sharp edges Of the
broken glass cut the socket about the eye,
causing severe hemorrhage.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
knled Himself In a coffln.

WAEnSER, Idaho, July s-Placiug him
self in q coffin ont in the woods, Henry Mer-
riIl, who shot Jones Ellison, an old man Of
60, June ., committed suicide by shooting
bimself through the head. Boys on, hunt
ing found the body. beside which was a pis-
and this note:
July, is95-My bOndsmen are free. and
viii be in a few minutes. 1 have ali I
want OF this world. Good bye.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

THE Democratic press Is clamorously
denouncing the Republicans for passing
the Sherman bill" bowling that it
must 20, and yociferously beseeching
Republicans 10 help repeal It, which re-
minds us Of the fellow who caught a IL
ger by the tail and then yelled for help
u LET h %
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

PCRsINe the pension list" goes mer-
riiy On Il Is reported from Pittsburgh
that more than q hundred pensioners
whose pensions are payable at the Office
there, have been dropped from the rolls
and that al least five hundred have been
dropped At the Phiiadelphia oaice. Thus
atthe sweet viii Of Hoke Smith, seere-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

CLEvELAxD vent fishing the other day.
and caught-rheumatism. He is now
nursing q game leg at Buzzard's bay
Wasn't It sydney Smith who character
lied fishing as "a string wit. fool at one
end and a hook at the other"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12

dad Is under the load and I've got 10
pitch hay, answered the boy, diligently
engaged at that work Cleveland is m
der the load, and the Democrats are all
hotly trying to Uueover him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
60 oIanders tom = Horse.

HoUrzDALE, Pa, July s.-Dr Bridges. Of
the State BoArd Of Agriculture. hiss killed
iour giancered horses in this place, and IS
looking for two aore. He found a stable
hand here Affected with glanders. which he
caught from The horses, and who cannot
recover.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
NOTICE.

Estate Of George Rink, deceased. late OF Jenner
township.
Letters testamentary on the above estate hay
ing been granted 10 the undersigned By the pror-
authority, notice is hereby given 10 All persons
indebted to said estate 10 make immediate pay
mcnt and those having claims against the same
viii present them duly authenticated for settle
ment on Thursday. August 18th. Isgi az the Of
nee OF James NJ. Cover. m Jenner Roads.
JAMES NJ COVER
JACOB j. BOWMAN.
ExequtorS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.


FOR Asso. IATE JUDGE
Z. ]. HORKER. of Somersei bo1ough
FOR SHERIFF
EDWARD HOOFEB, Of be-An boio1sh-
Fya PROTHoNoTART.
+. p. sAYLOR. Of Somensei B5l0igh
FOX REGISTER AND RECpkDEk'
JACOB s. MILLER, OF Qufnehonlns Twp
FOR TREASURER.
Y z PUSu. of Somerset Twp
FuR COMMISSIONERS
L. sHOBER. OF somezsst Twp
HENRY F. BARNETT, o. Somerset Twp
FOR POOR DIRECTOR,
JACOB wcGREGOR, of shade Twp
FOR AUDITORS,
saMrFL c. FOX, Of Somersst Twp
WILLIAM ". BAKER, Of Somerset Twp
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
A DMINIsrRAToR's NOTICE.

In re estate of George Mock. deceased. late of
shade township Somerset county.
Letters Of administration having been issued
10 the undersigned by the proper authority no
tiee Is hereby given % all parties indebted 10
said estate TO make Immediate payment az tha
same and all parties having claims against said
estate 20 present them duly authenticated TO me
On OF ieiore the 18th day OF August, Isg3 az the
residence u the deceased for payment and set-
tement SAMUEL CABLE
Administrator Of George Mock
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
ENTIRE
ENTIRE
WHOLESALE STOCK
To Be Cleared Out.

We have decided to entirely do
away with our immense wholesale
department. Commencing July
1st, we will sell our entire whole
sale stock over the retail counters
at less than wholesale prices
SI5O,0O0 worth will be sold at pric-
es that Will attract crowds Of Gus
toners from far and near. Why
not you? Here is a list Of the de-
partments
Wraps and Jackets.
Wooden Dress Goods.
Wash Dress Goods.
Silks and VeITets.
Millinery.
Shoes.
Hosiery and Underwear
Gloves.
Notions.
Trimmings.
Carpets.
Curtains.
Linens.
Domestios, etc.
This is no buncOme, but a genuine
bonafde Clearance Sale of our en-
tire wholesale stock. It's a dry
good chance unparalleled and un-
precedented. The entire contents
of six Aoors-SI50,O0O worth of
goods to be sold over our retail
counters at practically your own
prices.
Don't miss this Sale
Ifyou can't come, Write !
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-12
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE,
GETTYSBURG. PA.

large Faculty. Two fun courses Of study
Classical and Scientific. special courses in all
departments. Observatory. Laboratories and
new Gymnasium. Six large buildings. steam
heat Libraries ,. 900 volumes. Expenses low.
Department Of Hygiene and Physical Culture in
charge OF experienced physician Accessible BY
frequeul Railroad trains. Location on the Bat
tieield Of Gettysburg, most pleasant and healthy.
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT,
in separate buildings. f0I boys and yo1ng men
preparing for business az College. under special
care ofthe Principal and three assistants. resid-
ing with students in the building. Fall term
opens sept. tn. 1SeG. For Catalogues. address
H. ". MCKNIGHT, D.. IL D.. President. or
Rev. o. q. kLINGER. A. VI. Principal
Gettysburg. Pa.
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DEPARTMENT.
PREPARATORY
A UDlToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of William Stull, deceased.
Having been duly appointed Auditor BY the
Orphans Court Of somerset county. Pa. in the
above estate. 20 make a distribution OF the fund
in the hands Of the Administrator TO and among
those legally entitled thereto viii attend TO the
duties OF said appointment Thursday Aug. . al
10 O'Clock A. NJ atmy Office ia Somerset. pa
when and where all persons c4n attend
FRED ". BIESECKER
Auditor.