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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19
Knied in His Home.

VIoosrA, Ga, April IA horrible
crime was committed abou; sundoEn yes
tsrday, seven miles south Of this plaes, n.
victim being an old man named John F,
Wisenbaker Mrs. Wisenbaker was in The
house attending to her domestic duties when
she was suddenly accosted BY man. lie
commanded her to keep still and not make
any alarm or ne would Kill her. The villain
then took Wisenbskers gun down from the
rack and thea weai into an adjoining room
and proceeded 10 break open the wardrobe
in which the old man kep; his money. Ms.
Wisenbaksr slipped cut and called her hus-
band. The old man entered the house and
was met by fasils6s Of bullets from the
robbers pistol. None OF them. however.
took elect, aud the old man raised his hoe
10 strike him. The stranger quickly seized
the gun and sent charge Of shot into
Wisenhakefs heart, and be fell osliing TO
bis wife to run and saying that he was ku-
led Ms. Wisenbaker then -sn TO The
nearest neigh5ors and gave the alarm, bot
when help arrived the rob5er bad gone.
taking with him whSt money he could find.
Three men are under arrest on suspicion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19
Pomon a orsnge Meetlng.

The Somerset County Pomona will bold .
meeting at Beachdale Station, on Saturday
April 29,h. 1888, beginning al O'Clock s. m
l. Opening Of Pomona.
2 Regular order Of business
3. Address Of welcome BY Valley Grange
4. Response by Jenner Grange.
S To what extent can the farmers do
without middlsmen: Opened by Highland
Grange.
g. Should We have free rural mail deliv.
cry, Opened by cuenshoniDg Grange
Z. Does il really pay 10 use commercial
fertilizer a; present prices Opened By Vale
Grange.
5 When 10 cut and how TO cure clover
and timothy to make good hay. Opened By
Maple Grange
8. Queries and discussion by Pomona.
Closing exercises.
Let all the Oranges see 70 it that represen-
tEtives be sent 70 this Pomona. We will
have a large and enthusiastic meeting.
COMMITTEE
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19

In the Senate the opposing interests in the
passage of a road law came together on q
common platform, and in case Of the hall
dozen incongruous measures a new one was
substituted by Senator Brown, of West
moreland county, in which the more num-
erous changes made are verbal. The prin-
cipal changes are in reducing the aPpropria-
ton from 100000 per year TO 100000
and in providing that cities co-extensive
with counties shall participate in the distri-
button of the money. The revenue to meet
the appropriation is provided for by an 5
mill tax upon all property taxable for eoun-
ty purposes, and poll tax of 81 upon every
male inhabitant over p years of age. A sec
ton in the bill makes the individuals, firms
or corporations who employ aliens, liable
for the poll tax for such aliens. The bill
provides a system of county and township
supervision over the grading and improving.
which will be done under the bill under
which the improvement OF one-half of the
width Of the road will be accomplished be-
fore the other half is torn up. The appro-
priation is apportioned TO the counties in
proportion to the mileage of the roads here
after improved under this act.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19
A Chance for Young sawbones.

WAsHEcTcN, April I3.-Rsgarding the
appointment Of pension examining boards,
Of which there are / 900 or / 90 throughou;
the country, each being composed Of three
physicians, Secretary Hoke Smith is accredit-
ed with having sid that he would not ap-
point TO these positions any old physicians
As a rule. these boards have been composed
ofthe oldest physiciansin the districts The
preference viii be given to young college
graduates, who have regulations and
practices 10 gain.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19

MEMPHIS, TESS-. April l3.-Robinson-
vile, Mass, small town % miles south OF
Memphis, was entirely demolished by cy-
clone yesterday evening. Seventeen people
Sere killed and 50 wounded. A few nm
utes after the tornado struck the town FIRE
broke out in a Chinese laundry, and the
mass Of wrsckage caught and burned all
night and to-day. Several bodies of those
killed by the falling houses were burned 10
crisp.
Two clouds, one from the east and one
from the west, met over the town, aud then
began a rotary motion which tore up houses
and snapped huge trees like reeds The cy-
clone moved west from the Mississippi river,
distance of seven miles, and swept ali be-
fore it. Mrs. Emma Lusk was in her house
with her husband and three children. The
house was wrecked, the woman killed and
the three children were blown 100 yards.
They were naked when found, but uniniured
The body of an old negro was found to-day
in an open field. Il is probable that he was
dropped there by the wind.
The property loss in the town will reach
100000. Thirteen stores, six residences.
three churches. and about 100 negro cabir $
we're destroyed. The number of homeless
people will reach 500 easily.
NIssoUKI's LONG LIST OF DEAD.
ST. LOTS, April l3.-Though two nights
and days have passed since the cyclone tore
its way through Missouri. the report of dam
age and loss Of life are still coming in. The
towns which suffered most are comparative
ly small and are all located in the north
western part OF the stale a summary OF
the casualties shows the following list of
killed and injured, being corrected and veri-
fed 70 the best poss ible extent:
At Hawkinsbank, No, eight were killed
and 30 OiDjured, seven fatally AT Lexing-
ton, Mo-, five were killed and four fatally
injured. Al Ssanbury. NO. three were kin
ed aud two injured fatally. At SteeIvilIe.
No, two killed. At West Plsine. Mo-, one
fatally injured. AT Page City, No, three
killed and four fatally injured At higgins
vile. No, eight killed. three will probably
die and IS wounded.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19

HoN. jams kEER, CLERK Of the House,
has Published an unofficial list of the
next, SD { ongEess. According to it the
Democrats viii have DO members, the
Republicans I27, and the third party s,
giving the Democrats 8 majority ofs3 over
the Republicans and of s. over all. OF
the 956 seats there is but one vacant, that
of Lodge, Of Massachusetts, who since his
election to the House, has been chosen
L. 5. Senator.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19

THE L. :. Senate that hss been in ez-
traordinsry session since the 4th day Of
March, adjourned On Saturday evening
last. IT'S busine-s was practically coDfn-
ed 10 the consideration Of the new Pres
ilent's nominations. These were all con
iirmed. They incladed the heads Of De-
p1uments and Of bureaus, AID the prom
inent diplomatic representatives All tie
changes which were deemed OF imnedi-
ate importance having been made, tie
President declared the presence Of tie
Senaie no lnnrer nacessarr-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19


TIE Herald has observed with no 1t
tie qualification the suggestion made by
Republican journals and politicians IN
different sections Of the State that the
name Of senator Crtchfeld would lock
well at the head Of the Republican ticket
as candidate for state Treasurer. " de-
sire 70 add that the name Of senator
CritchGsld would not only adorn lie
head Of the ticket bet would bring great
strength 20 IT. Ofallthe men prominent
n State politics to-day Senator Critch-
field Is one Of the few representatives Of
itsgreat agricultural interests. This ele-
ment Of the party has never clamored Tor
representation in State affairs, but lie
time has come when it viii demand ana
should be accorded a voice iu the ecoro-
n c policy Of the Commonwealth.
Senator Criichfeid is a gentleman Of
hhsral education, bread views. sound
Judgment and has tie courage Of his con-
vietions and can ably champion them
waen called upon to do 60. He has suc-
&c sfully filled the various positions 10
which be has been elected by The vote ef
rs party, ard has never suffered defeat
in political contest. No man in the
state EoDld make wiser or more pru-
dent custodian Of the Commonwealth 5
fiscal interests.
In this connection It may be veil 80
state hat in personal interyiew with a
reprsst NATIVE Of the HERAlD senator
Critc aield disclsimed having anaounc-
ed his candidacy for the Treasuryship;
al that has been said in bis behalf has
come voluntarily from Republicans who
have the welfare and Success Of their psr-
ty ticket at heart.
Somerset county has never been grant
e a candidate for State Office by the Re
publican psrty, bat the magnificent ma
jOriiiss she has always rolled up cannot
have failed TO have left their impress
upon leaders Of the party in 9th.
er counties Of the State. II she
should now ssk the next nomination for
State Treasurer for one Of her most cana
be sons, oae who is in touch xi,h she
leading ard controlling interests Of The
Commonwealth. and ore Nho viii bring
as much strength 10 the ticket as anv 9TH
er candidate who can be named, We
doubt noi Der desires VII be cheerfrlly
acceded TO.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19
WRIT OF PARTITION.

To CyTcuons Thompson Grd Helen Thomp.
son. Of Pi-fstsIrgh. Pa, James h. Thompson and
Peter Montgomery Thompson. 0l ii es. Tzcuale
county. 0tle, John ". Thompson. johnstOvu
Pa. Wm- l. Thomson. Of Moreliville Pa, and
In the children Of Marion Croft deceased. VIZ
Ihaddeus Marion Gr0f. FleviOus Gron Vivian
tirori and Montgomery GrDn. all Of Pl.tsburrh.
Pa, and Lilly n. Evans, OF Dawson. Fays TIE
county, Pa
You are hereby notified thGtin pursuance oi
a Wit Of Partition issued cut Of the Orphans
Court or Somerset county, Pennsyivanis. and %
me direct q. / viii mold an inQUes on the rreIli-
ses. on the zeal estate o Jac0D Thompson and
Elizabeth Thompson, deceased, Situate IN st0yes-
town borough and Quemsh0pi1g township som
ersef county, Pa Or Thursday. May lth. sac NJ
70 O'Clock 4. NJ. when and where you can attend
II you think proper.
ShHd's Oihce ISAIAH GOOD
sell March f~lf,
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A Good Candidate.

Frlm she Johnsiown Tribune.
It IS reported from Harrisburg that sena-
Tor CHtohfeld, IF Somerset county, is a can
d.dais ior the Republican nomination for
State Treasurer this fall. We believe that
Senator Critchfsld would prove q very good
candidate at this time. and when elected
would bea very Trustworthy officer. he is
able, industrious. homes; and 2 representa-
tive Of an element in the Republican party
thar deserves, and should receive, recogni-
u5n-fhe farmer.
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ANOTHER RuIe smashed.

WAHOGroS. April l5.-Lsie this afier-
noon the president sent to the senate the
nomination Of Joseph s Miller, Of West
Virginia, 20 beconiInissioner be of internal rev.
eaue- The nomination Of Mr.. Miller IS the
most important exception yet made to the
rule laid down By the president against The
appointment Of former ofioe-holders TO their
ola positions, Miller having held the posi-
ton TO which he was to-day nominated, IN
der Cleveland before. He withdrew from
the field ct one time because ofthe ''ex-rule, -
but lately renewed bis efforts FOR the place
on learning that he might stand a chance OF
being tie exception to prove the rule
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19

GoyERSoR PATTlsox has signed the bill
rendering women eligible to the Office Of
'a Notary Public" As These officials are
appointed, the chances Of women viii
much depend upon the eallantry Of the
Governor. for the time being.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19

THz work Of transforming vast tracts
supposed for years 10 be barren wastes IL
to fruitful farms goes steadily n il the
great West Two irrigation projects, to
cost -, ,50O, 600, are under way in Arizona,
which are expected to reclaim 100000
oo~aa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19
a oovernor Hung N -.

Tyler, TExks, April I6.-Charies Scott, a
negro. was hanged here yesterday in the
presence OF 5000 people, mostly negroes. for
saoo;iag ana killing B. Il. Curtis July =
last.
Scott diei Of strangulatioa after The drop
idL lie vas q Greek and Lada scholar.
The Governor vas hanged in efigy for
granting Scott a two weeks respite.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19
The Senate Adjourns.

WAsHrNGTax. April l6.-The extra session
Of the Senate, after running exactly six
weeks, closed yesterday The proposed in
vsstgstion OF the charges against Senator
Roach formed TIE chief topic OF the day 5
discussion. No disposition was made either
OF tia, matter OF Of the question as to the
admission OF the three appointed Senators
from Montana, Washington and Wyoming.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19

A disease among hogs has made its ap-
pezrsncs in Cl Garfield County which is sup
posed 10 Be hog cholera Several persons
who kept a few shoais tkrongh the winter
have lost al Of them, and John e. D-poss.
who does large business in breeding hogs.
sheep, cattle and horses, has lost forty choice
animals. The hogs die At an average Of
about Twelve hours aileT being saecled, and
AL that have been attached have died.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19

VINO shall name the Democrats that
are to hold the Federal Offices in the Re.
publican Congressional districts in this
State is causing much i'll blood in the
democratic ranks. The State Admins.
tration, under the lead Of Harrity, claim
the right, and the local Bosses IN The
Counties insist that 70 them the powe,
should be conceded. It is very pretty
fight as it stands, and the result is a mat
ter for deep anxiety among the warring
leaders Of the party.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19
Spring spring! /! Gentle Spring

So sings the old song What a vista Of
pleasure opens before us, and what a thrill
of anticipation takes possession of US when
we think that il is in our midst After win
ter breaks. then watch for innnmersbIe dis
eases springing up through impure water,
etc, and guard against them by having in
the home the best stimulant The Price
Regent" Whisky is what you want. It is to
be had only ot McCullough's HalfCentury
House. 523 Liberty street. foot of Fifth Az
enue, Pittsburgh, Pa Send registered letter
or postoffice order for the medical wonder
A full stock Of all the best brands of wines.
Shiskies and ehampagnes on hand.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19

Is be honest? is be competent? is he
faithful to the Constitution? were the
requirements laid down by Thomas Jed-
erson Tor Office holders. Is he Wid the
Hsrriiy macheen" Is the standard Of fit-
mess required by Pennsylvania Democra-
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News From the state capltoI.

The committee on judicial appor;ionmsnt
viii report the appoTtionment bill with an
amendment attaching Fulton county to
Somerset and Bedford and. making a sepa-
rate district Of Adams county.
TIE bin making counties liable for proper
~ destroyed by mcbs or riot and for the ex-
penses ofthe National Guard Summoned 10
suppress such riot or mob was reported
from committee with negative recommen-
dation.
Chairman Lawrence has at last completed
bis apportionment bill. II gives the Repub-
licans % and the Democrats 10 districts,
which is better for the Democrats than the
present arrangement. Fayeite is placed with
Somerset and Bedford in the 2ist district,
while Greene goes with Washington, Beaver
and Lawrence in the 27th. That would make
both districts strongly Republican.
The Governor notified the House that he
had signed the following bills: A supple
ment to the act regulating central railroads
rendering women eligible to the Office Of no
tary public; increasing the maximum pun
ishment for murder in the second degree 20
20 years; appropria'ing S575 900 for the
erection ofa library building and improve
menl OF the Capitol TO provide for the bet
ter protection of female patients in transit
and making appropriations for the salaries
and expenses of the Banking Department
for the last two years.
Justice Agnew's Local Option bill has
been defeated in the House on third read
ing. despite the urgent requests from all
parts of the State that it be passed 1t pro-
vided that every three years the question OF
local option be submitted to the people al
the February election, and when the major
ity of fvotes cast in any city or county should
be against license it should be unlawful for
any Judge to issue license for the sale Of
Intoxicating liquors for the next three years.
when the question would again be voted on.
The bin also provided that all licenses
granted in the year the election is held and
NO license prevails. shall cease and deter
mine on the first day of April following.
The greatest objection to the bill was that
it permitted voters to prepare their license
tickets, and required the juge and inspectors
of election booths TO prepare separate boxes
for these ballots. Before killing the bill its
opponents thought they would have some
fun. The vast majority was opposed to its
passage. but good many were afraid TO vote
outright against it, and they thought to
make it ridiculous or imperative by load
ing it down with Objectionable amendments.
The vote on the bill was 81 ayes to lO7
navs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19

Is the contested election case Of Tag
gsrt vs.. Baker, from Montgomery coun-
", the House COMMITTEES has reported in
favor of seating Taggsrt. The only ques-
tion involved was the right Of about six
ty students in a college in that county 10
vote at the election. They voted for Ba-
ker, thus giving him a majority. The
committee properly decided that they
were not residents ofthe voting precinct,
being there only temporarily to pursue
their studies. This decision IS in line
with the ruling ofthe House in the Hig-
by-Andrsws case, and Of the National
House in the Greevy-Scull case. that vot-
ers must be actual bona fide residents in
the election precincts where they cast
their ballots, and should prevent all fn-
ture controversies on this point.
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60 Acres, so

more o. less. about 20 acres OF which is clear
having taereoa erected q one story plank bopse
aud log barn. with good orchard OF fruit bar
ing trees on the premises, with the apyurtenan-
ces
No 4 certain tract or parcel of land situate Is
Aforesaid. adjoining lanrs Mary Moore Reftscea
Geisel. tract 40 snd others. containing ffieeo
ll5i acres more o. iess. having thereon erecfef a
oae-siory dwelling house. with the appurts nan
cel
Tai en- in execution AM 20 be s0ii a. the IRON
eriy % Henry r, sehsfsr AMI Isabel Schaser. At
the srit cf Joseph Waicher Use OF J. K. Bow
man. Ct al
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19

TIE one hundred and twenty-four ton
KFupp gun which has been sent TO Cni-
cago for exhibition viii send a 200
pound conical shell twelve miles. The
Mississippi Democrats ought 70 secure L
10 give notice to the negroes the night
before, that en- election will be held on
he eneninr Gar.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19
4 DMINIsTRATRIX's NOTICE.

Estate of Catharine Nesfee. late Of somerset Dor
ough, decd
Letters Of Administration on this estate having
been granted 70 the undersigned BY the proper
authority notice Is hereby given TO all persons
indebted % said estate 10 make immediate pay
ment and those having claims againss the same
viii present them drly authenticated for settle
ment on or before Saturday. May oh, ls.a Al
the Oifice Of J. Il. Chl ESQ. In Somerset borough
All claims 10 be presented 70 Uhl & Eolbert
NARIAH E.t;1l2[2
AGminisfra,rix
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19

: LETTER was received by the Presi-
dent Few days since, from an unsophis-
ticated Democrat, who Is an applicant foI
a small post Office, enclosing a ten-dollar
note. In explanation he said that be
knew the Presidents time was occupied
with other more important matters, and
the money inclCssd was to pay for any
time consumed in the transaction.
Evidently the applicant wanted the or
fee badly and believed in the old a6age
that Money makes the mare 60.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19
For the Farmer.

s47l bushels of potatoes and $50 bushels
of corn have been grown to the acre by
Mapes complete potato and corn fertilizers.
These are facts and come from the editor OF
the Farm Journal and editor of the Rural
Nets Yorka, two of the most reliable agri-
cultural papers in the United States. We
solicit trial order from every farmer and
truck grower in the county who is interest
ed in making farming pay by growing large
crops Of potatoes. corn, wheat, oats and
buekNheat. Please sen1 postal card for
prices and pamphlets, address
G. W & H. b. KEMP,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19

The most powelleE argument yet made
in fagoro woman suffrage, WAS their In
s;rumentality in defeating the Populists
il lie late Kansss elections
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A DMINIsrRAToR's NOTICE.

Estate OF Daniei J. B'Ough, late Of Conenarph
township. Somerset County. Pa
Letters OfadmilistrGgion, caHg tesfaeaf0 ann q
IN the above estate having been granted 10 the
undersigned, by the Register Of wills etc Ia
aud for somerset county. notice Is hereby given
70 all persons Indebted 10 said estate 10 make i'm
mediate payment. and those having claims
against the same 20 present then duly aufheuri-
Gated for settlement on Thursiey the 18th dav Of
May, 1875, a. tie late Fesideuep or deceased
HIRAM PLOUGH
T. W B.eSeckcr HERdAE A WALKER
Attorney. Administrators
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19

TnE NeE York Times has formally an
nounced itself as a Demoers tic journal.
The descent from Mugwumpery 70 Dem
ocrscv was as natural as Il was easy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-19

AxorHEk week has been dumped into
the craving nav oftime, and Pennsy.ya-
MAS hungry Democrats are still without
pie. Only . cookie or two SO far.
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som ethinr Tor nothing.

To get something for nothing is contrary
to the laws Of nature and mankind; If you
want Range, that is good baker and a
perfect roaster, try the Cinderella il is sold
at a fair price, and will give you good service.
It lightens labor and lesseus care. Sold by
Jas. B. Hoiderbaum.
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H0nG gT0Vl TlGGs, Vines & Plants.

We offer you the following collections Of
trees and vines, securely packed and shipped
to your nearest freight or express Office,
charges prepaid, for $50.
One PewanEee winter apple.
% Ben Davis
d" Loug6eld
Mann
Z" Early Ripe summer"
Keifer pear.
" LecOnt
Niagara grape.
Concord
Twenty four Hayiland strawberry plants.
CrawfoTds early peach.
Three Tyler rsspberr.es, ard ore large
package of Hendersons bush Lima beans,
free as premium. Apple, pear and peach
trees are from TO 6 feet and we warrant
the entire collection to be strictly firss-class
and true 10 name We can furnish apple
trees of all the best and hardy varieties, at
twenty dollars per hundred. fifty trees at
hundred rates Season for iransplauting Is
from March 10Th 10 May lst order your
trees. vines. and plants early from Us, as we
can save yun from twenty TO forty per cent.
on the dollar. Soliciting your valued orders,
We are yours to serve.
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Wanted I

Reliable parties 10 act as agents. Steady
employment and good pay from the start
No experience necessary. Outf, free.
address
THE HAWKS NURSERY Co,
Rochester, n. Y.