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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19
preaarxlnr the Muster Rolls.

From the Harrisburg Patriot.
Two clerks are constantly employed in the
adjuiant generals department. copying the
rolls Of The Pennsylvania troops Of the late
var. The rneu who do this work are Fran
c.s N. Grim. Of Beaver, and A. l. csist, of
Lycoming, boihs oue-legged soldiers who
saw hard service during the rebellion. Tie
original rolls have been handled almost con-
ssantlv since the close Of the war and are be
coming worn out. For the purpose Of pre-
serving them two temporary clerks were pro-
videa for by the legislature Of 1891. and we're
continued BY the last session for two years
more. at a salary OF 81 30 a year each.
Messrs. Grim and Crist were appointed By
the late Adjuiant General McCIelland, and
they have been retained by his successor,
General Greenland.
These rolls are supposed 70 contain the
name Of every man who enlisted in Penn
svlvania company or was credited as a citi-
zen Of Pennsylvania under the several calls
made by President Lincoln during the entire
war. These records are being written in
large books prepared for that purpose, but
before any names are entered in these books
all the papers relating TO each separate COM
nand are carefully and closely examined.
As there are quite number Of papers this
necessarily Consumes a great deal Of time
In fact, the preparation Of the records Of the
regiments takes more time than making the
entries in the books. After the preparation
sheets have been prepared then the work Of
entry begins. The names Of each member
OF the organization is entered in alphabetical
order. Opposite each name IS placed the
persons age. date Of enrolment. place Of en-
roI5ment. name ofthe enrolling Office. date
Of muster, place Of muster, mastering officer,
term of which mustered and all remarks as
70 the final disposition Of the men 50 far as
possible. While satisfactory progress is be-
ing made in this work. yet the job IS big
one and is necessarily slow. Accuracy and
no; speed is the object.
When il is considered that there were 2l5
regiments from Pennsylvania in the late
war, sixty regiments Of state militia, besides
independent batteries, oolored troops and
the unattached companies some idea may be
formed Of these tremendous files. The orig
inal rolls are fast fading away and the OBJ
ject for which these two clerks were employ
ed IS to copy them so that they can be pre-
served correctly and plainly for the use Of
future generations.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19
Her crave puele Years AGO.


HANBURG, Pa, July l4-Miss salle Bal
ley. aged sl years, was buried here to-day in
a grave that was dug 10 years ago. Miss
Bailey left an estate Of SIO0,000. nearly all Of
which is in Government and Philadelphia
city bonds. This wealth all goes 20 dis
taut relative, Ms. Simon Derr, Of Pottsville.
Nineteen years ago, when John Bailey. the
eccentric father OF Miss Ssllie. died. be was
buried IN ST. Johns Cemetery. The grave
was coiiiR-shapei and lined with stones.
The remains reposed in this grave for two
years, after which the body was removed
and placed IN a vault.
1t was principle Of the Baileys TO spend
money only when necessary. Miss Bailey
decided that The refiiiug other father 5 grave
would be waste Of funds, when some day
she would need 2 nsrIow bed for herself
She gave orders 10 keep the grave open, and
directed thar she should be buried IN il.
When the coffin was measured It was found
to be iriiile too large for the sepulehre.
and the latter was enlarged slightly dy dig
ding away one end.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19
Covered with Angry Bees.

NoERIsrowS. July ls.-Iohn Rook, butch
er, who resides near Haiboro, this county.
had a thrilling experience with swarm OF
bees last evening. He wns extracting the
honey when be upset several OF the hives,
and in twinkiing bis face, neck, shoulders
and bare arms were covered three deep with
angry bees. He realized that 70 try 70 de-
fend himself meant al awful death By
stinging. Instead he quickly picked up the
hive and induced the queen bee, which he
recognized, to enter her honey lined home.
The Others quickly followed their queen.
His face and arms Immediately swelled
terribly from the numerous s,ings he had
leceived, hut ihey did not prove fatal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19
No More Sunday Fair.

CHICAGO, IL, July 1.-The Worlds Fair
is TO be closed on Sunday, and viii no, be
open TO the public the first day OF the week.
The admissions OF next Sunday have al
ready been donated for the relief Of the fam
lilies Of the fremen who lost their lives in
theeoId storage building horror. and but for
this fac, the Fair would probably have been
closed Sunday.
The vote Of the local Directory to-day re-
scinding its former action was oyerwheln-
ingly in favor Of closing. standing p 10 1.
When the meeting Of Directors was called
late this afternoon an address advocating
Sunday closing, signed by leading Chicago
eiergymen, was read.
The close Of the address was the signal for
a series Of speeches, all ia favor OF closing
the Fair.
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Poisoned Three Wives.


DErEorT. Mich. July 13.-Six remarkable
murders are charged against Or. Henry W.
T. Meyer. OF No. I2S Clifford street. who
was arrested here last night, together with
bis wife, Mary. There is evidence that he
mas poisoned Al least six persons. several of
them his wives. The collection Of 5000 in
Insurance upon the lives OF his and his lat
est wifs's victims was bis motive. As con
sequence Of the arrest New York, Chicago
and Toledo to-day began legal contest 70
gain the custody Of the prisoner by requisi-
zion papers Two local detectives, guided
by Detective Julian, Of New York, and two
Pinkerton men, effected Meyers arrest The
latter officers had been on bis track for two
years. They have in the meantime, they
say, collected evidence which viii cause
Meyer 10 suffer the death penalty.
Julian says that Meyer graduated from
the Chicago Homeopathic School in ISIS,
and bis operations began year later. when
be poisoned his first wife Then be poison-
ed an old man named Gilderman and mar
ried the widow, poisoning her son. and, f.
nally, herself Meyer then removed from
Chicago 70 New York, where be went into
partnership with Gustav a. J. Baum, at No.
go East Thirteenth street, their scheme be-
ing to beat insurance companies. Baum
was to take out heavy insurance, become
sick. and apparently die, corpse being pro-
cured from some other source, and used to
get the insurance. Baum took some medi-
cine 10 render him unconscious, and then,
II is charged, Meyer poisoned him, collect
ing the insurance.
In some way Meyer persuaded an Indian
apolis girl to accompany him 10 Toledo,
where be also poisoned her. Chemists have
anaiyzsd the poison he is accused Of using,
bu, have failed to find ont what it was as
whole, although it contained antimony, 3
mineral poison. He IS known 70 have col
lected 5000 from insurance companies. and
the detectives feel condient there are more
cases 70 hear from.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19
Birds of Passag e.

Between this and the other side Of the broad
Atlantic, in The shape of tourists CONNER
ciai travellers and mariners, agents ''on the
road.' steamboat captains, ships surgeons
ard -al sorts and conditions OF trayelers
emigfant ard new settlers appreciate and
testify 70 the preventive and remedial prop
critics OF HOstetters Stomach Bitters in sea
sickness nausea, maiarial and rheumatic
trouble, ard all disorders Of the stomach.
liver and bowels. Against the preiudicial
influences Of climate, crudely cooked OF IN
accustomed diet and impure water. il is
sovereign safeguard. and has been 50 regarded
by the travelling public for over 8 third OF a
century. No form Of maiarial fever, from
the calentua ofthe Pacific and the broken
bone fever ofthe Mississippi, 10 its miider
types, can resist the curative action Of this
benignant preserveT and resiOrer of health, Il
yeriiabie boon 10 persons in feeble health OF
liable 70 incur disease
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19
The DeIusion of A Trance.

BLoOxISer0S. Ill. July l6.-Mrs. +. II.
Mcintosh, the young wife of a professional
man Of Bloomington, has for nearly one
week been at the point Of death. Several
days ago she was given up by her physicians
and on two occasions, following sinking
spells, the report went about the city that
she was dead. This morning sac had
another sinking spell and apparentIy de-
parted this life. Her husband. her parents
and her children and friends we're gathered
weeping about der bed, when suddenly th-
apparently dead woman came back to life
and in a few moments she spoke in clear
and distinct tones.
She said she hsd been in heaven and talk
ed with Christ and that the Saviour had
said to her that she could return to earth
FOR a time. She added that she knew that
she would now live. She has continued TO
improve ard her friends now believe that
she viii be restored 10 health.
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Hewing 70 the Line.

NAsHINeToS, July At Is learned at
the pension Office to-day that 2.5oO pension
ers have been suspended up 10 date under
Secretary Hoke Smiths recent ruling requir-
ing benedciaries Of The act Of June y, 1850.
TO prove all total disability where they are
drawing pensions Of twelve dollars per
month. The suspensions are not confined 10
any particular LEGALITY. Int are well dis
tributsd throughout the country.
No pensioner had YET been dropped under
the decision for the reason that the sixty
days allowed the pensioners IN which TO
make proof ofdisabiliiy have not elapsed.
Many Of the cases suspended viii not re
suit in the droppiKg Of the pensioner but
may be ooniined;o a reduction Of T.ension
according 10 The degree Of disability and lis
cause a. shown by the proof submitted.
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win Make History.

WAsHEeToN, July 1.-THE importance
Of the coming extra session ofcongress grows
on The public. It's believed that no session
since President Idncoln's historical one Of
July T. lSGl, has made so much history, or
done work or attempted to DO work tha, has
had such an influence on the country fo-
good or bad as the coming one will do.
While it IS called to take action on the
financial situation or in other words TO re-
peal the Sherman law nobody doubts that
it viii merge into the regular December
session. and that congressional business will
be steadily transacted al the old stand for
m0ne than a solid year.
In spite Of the opinion of Chairman Har-
rity that the tarifquesiion will not be touch
ed al the extra session. Nr. Wilson, who it
becomes more evident day by day is to be
the chairman OF the oomittee on ways and
means, and who is very close to the presi-
dent, predicts that congress will tackle the
tariff question as soon as possible after it
meets. Whatever other Of the many i'm
portaat subjects now accnpying the atten-
tion Of the country may be taken up at the
extra session these two viii be enough to
keep the country guessing as to just what
the final result will be.
Itis safe 10 say that neither Of the two
main questions viii be solved until long
afier the constitutional date fixed for the
regular session, first Monday in December
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19
The Matter WITH Grover.

WAsHISGToy, Jaly I3.-Mr. Cleyeland's s
health Is again a leading topic Of converse
ton. That it has not been entirely good
has for some time been apparent to those
who have come into close contact With him
and that his physician Las forbid his doing
any work for the present Is known here but
II is generally thought 10 be nothing more
serious than over work, caused by bis queer
habit Of spending hours over routine work
that might just as easily be performed by
one Of the clerks at the White House. A
doctor who knows him sums up his case
thus Oh. Cleveland is just ike most fat
men he is slave 10 his stomach, and every
once in a while IL brings him 20 his knees
And ifhe does not learn 70 control II, il vii
eventually kill him, just as other fat men
are being killed every day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19

YoU can safely bet on a Populist"
making holy show Of himself whenev-
er opportunity offers. The last sample
OF idiocy cropped out AZ the Colorado
silver convention last week, when Waite,
the Populist Governor Of that State,
made speech in which he threatened
that @blood would fow 10 the horses bri-
dies rather than our national liberties be
destroyed" !" meaning thereby the denial
Of the right Of free coinage Of silver.
The utterances Of this blatherskite are
harmless, but they show what fools the
people Of Colorado we're 70 place him in
the Governmental chair.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19
Lads Run A Race with Death.

BRISTOL, Pa. July l3.-Two little boys
hauling dangerously wounded companion
in a tiny express wagon had neck and neck
race with Death to-day and beat their grim
adversary. Harry MaekIe, a lad OF eight
years, tumbled from hay NOW, striking
his head, and besides knocking one eye
nearly out he received serious injury. Two
young playmates Of the unconscious boy
lifted him ienderly but quickly into their
little express wagon and started for home IS
fast as they could run. \ doctor was
brought in and he said the promptness Of
the heroic and thoughtful lads was the means
ofsaying their companions life
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19

Iris reported that Headsman Maxwell
is going to take a vacation and the
would-be poslmas.ers Of the Democratic
persuasion are uttsring naughty and sui
phureous words about it. Hope delayed
maketh the Democratic que utter cuss
words.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19
That Fee Bill.

EAsToS. Pa, July 1.-THE last Legisla-
ture passed sn act regulating fees for con
stables and justices ofthe peace. Bills under
this act were presented 10 the county COM
missioners, who refused to pay them. The
case stated was presented to Judge Reeder,
who decided the bills should be paid. Judge
Reeder to-day recalled that decree and stated
that only justices and consiables elected
since the passage Of the act were entitled to
fees under it. This decision shuts out every
justice and constable in the county, and in
fact in the entire State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19

IT is amusing 10 hear the Democratic
organs yelling so vociferously that the
sherman law is doomed and will be
repealed las quick as cat can wink her
eve when Congress assemblies IL our
friends are 80 confident, why keep
shnnfinr 9-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19

Toledo business man furnishes a local
paper with an analysis Of the situation that
be thinks worthy Of reconsideration, Its.
1892
GrandatheI's big hat
Wheat 81 per bashel,
Wool ~ cents per pound.
Homestead labor - to SIS per day,
and striking for more.
1893.
Growers big collar.
Wheat % cents bushel.
Wool - cents pound.
labor ont Of JOB.
Whieh did you vote for last lall2-
Canton, Ohio, Repository
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19
Howto Avoid Spring Fever.

Spring Fever. or that tired feeling, is
occssioned by an excess ofheai 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. Toavoid any unpleas-
ant results, and to keep up vitality the sys-
TEN shoald be stimulated by the use Of a lit
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, Doquesne and Bear Creek
recommend them 70 all. Send for catalogue
CT all kinds Of liquoH, mailed free, TO
Max Klein,
50 Federal ST., Allegheny, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19

Var q little longer, boys Congress
viii soon convene and then the President
will cut the pie and dole it out where 1t
VIII do the most good.
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REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
Election Tuesday. November 7sh.


FOR ASSOCIATE JUDGE
D I. HORNER. of Somerset B0roueh.
FOR SHERIFF.
EDWARD HOOVER, Of Berlin Borough
FOR PROGHONOTART,
p. SAVIOR. cf Samersct Borough
FOR REGISTER AND RECORDER
JACOB :. MILLER, OF Qusmshoning Twp.
FOR TREASURER.
+ PUSH. a. Somerset Twp
FOR COMMISSIONERS
s Z. sHOBEg. Of Somerset Twp
Henry F. BARSETT. q somerset Twp
FOR POOR DIRECTOR,
JACOB McGREGOR. o. shade Twp.
FOR AUDITORS.
stwvEL. C. FOX. Of some1st Twp
WILLIAM IS. BAKER. Of souersef TwD.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19

II isn't lack Of money; it is lack Of
confidence in the National Administra-
ton that is the cause Of our present IL
nanciaI troubles.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19

TIE old soldiers who voted for Cleve-
land are nov receiving their reward
Hundreds are daily dropped from the
pension rolls.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19

TnE people voted FOR 8 change last
wear. How do they Ike It as far as they
have gone
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19

How do you Ike the good old Demo-
cratic davs" and the dollar Of the dad
dys" which We are now enjoying?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19

Young Man-Afraid-of-His Horses was a
brave or war chief OF the Ogallallas, the
finest and most intelligent tribe Of the Sioux
nation. He vas physically a magnificent
specimen Of Indian manhood. and as brave
as ne was handsome. The translation of bis
name is not quite correct. L should be
Young Man Afrais- for-His Horses, the idea
conveyed being that he WAS notably careful
ofhis stock, both horses and kline, building
palissded shelter for them, and treating
them With rare kindness in contrast to the
cruelty and neglect only too common among
the red men He has been spoken of as the
successor Of Sitting Bull. and he was un-
doubtedly a chief Of greater influence than
any other bat he was a brave, a fighting
chief, aud not a medicine man. Sitting Bull
was q shrewd old schemer but he wss an
arrant coward and never was brave. His
influence was gained and held by working
on .he supsrsticians Of his people. Young
Man-Afraid. Of His Horses and his Ogallalla
fighters despised that sort Of medicine. and
only submitted 10 Sitting Bull when his
control was necessary to secure the united
action Of the Sioux.
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ENTIRE

We have decided TO entirely DO
away with our immense wholesale
department. Commencing July
1st, We viii sell our entire whole
sale stock over the retail counters
at less than wholesale prices
S15O,0O0 worth viii be sold at pric-
es that viii 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 VelTets.
Millinery
Shoes.
Hosiery and Underwear.
Gloves.
Motions.
Trimmings.
SafpSts.
Curtains.
Linens
Oomestics, etc.
This is no buneOme, but a genuine
bonaide Clearance Sale Of our en-
tire wholesale stock. It's q dry
good chance unparalleled and un-
precedented. The entire contents
of six foors-SI5O,OOO 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
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MRS. A. UHL.

MRS. A. z. UHL.
Ny Spring Stock is complete in
every line, qualities of Goods are
the best, styles newest and pretti-
est and prices lowest.
The prudent buyer viii find it
greatly to his or her advantage to
examine my stock before purchas-
ing.
DRESS GOODS
A complete line of Dress Goods
of all the newest qualities.
styles, shades and kinds, at
very low prices.
SILKS
A large assortment plain, black,
cOlored, plaid, figured and
ehangable silks. Price rang
ing from soc to $3.50
WORSTED GOODS
A complete line of Cashmeres.
Henriettas. Serges. Whipcords.
Diagonals in many STYLES and
colOrs. Prices from u l. TO
1925.
WASH GOODS
A complete assortment Of
Dress Ginghaps, Sc. to Soc.
LinOn ID Inde, i II to 15c.
Many new styles Of Dress
Goods from 10 to 25c. Out
ing Flannels from : to y l..
DRESS TRIMMINGS
An immense line Of Dress
Trimmings, including Velyets.
Silks, Laces, Gimps. in all
shades, also beautiful rides
cent styles.
HAMBURGS-
The largest and finest assort-
ment Of Hamburg Edgings and
Flouncings ever seen in som
erset. Prices low.
LACES-
A great stock of laces Of the
kinds that are now most fash
ionable, in Silk, Linen and
Cotton, in Black, Cream and
White.
CURTAINS
Curtains in Nottingham, Irish
Point and TambOured, 5Octs
to $1,000 per pair, poles 20c.
CURTAIN SCRIMS-
Curtain Scrims, 5 TO Is cts. !
SASH CURTAINS
A large assortment of styles. |
The largest stock ever shown
in Somerset, in fast black and /
colors. Prices and eolors
guaranteed.
GLOVES
A full assortment Of Kid. silk,
and cotton gloves and mitts.
WRAPS, CAPES, REEFERS. etc
Ny stock of Ladies and Miss
es eapes, REFERS and blazers
is very large, containing all /
the newest and most stylish
makes. Prices range from
$3.50 to $500.
MILLINERY GOODS
My Millinery Goods have been
selected with great care and is
the largest and finest assort-
ment at the lowest prices.
ONE IN A HUNDRED
Not one Of a hundred pretty
and useful articles that / have
in stock can be mentioned for
want Of space in this paper.
Come and see that the half has
not been told about the hand
some goods and low prices.
NRS. A. {. UHL.
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A Sioux chief Dead.

PIE RIDsE AGEScY, July I5.-Young-
MaE-Afraid-of His Horses, the head chief Of
the whole Sioux nation, dropped dead at
Newcastle, Wyoming, yesterday. BY his
death, without any line Of descendants, TIE
mantle Of ohiefsbip falls to Little Wound.
Young Man -Afraid-og His Horses was great
friend of the Government. as was proven by
his actions in the outbreak at this agency
in IS90-9i.
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WASH GOODS

A complete assortment Of
Dress Ginghaps, Sc. to Soc.
LinOn ID Inde, i II to 15c.
Many new styles OF Dress
Goods from 10 to 25c. Out
inc Flannels from : TO y l..
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DRESS TRIMMINGS

An immense line Of Dress
Trimmings, including Velyets,
Silks, Laees, Gimps. in all
shades, also beautiful rides
cent STYLES
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HAAIBURGS-

The largest and finest assOrt
ment Of Hamburg Edgings and
FlOuncings ever seen in som
erset. Prices low.
LACES-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-19

A great stock of laces Of the
kinds that are now most fash
ionable, in Silk, Linen and
Cotton, in Black, Cream and
White.