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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-08

Iilv Mhifo Eiour TINS popular
featured by the Valley City Milling
company.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-08

List OF Guests.
Among those present were

lees and light refreshments were
served In the rotunds OF the hotel.
List OF Guests
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-29
Congressional influence.

WASHINGTON March 22-Fiye members of
the Missouri delegation in Congress. headed
by Representative Bland, called at the Post
office Department to dAy and asked Post
master General Bissell what weight would be
given to the recommendations Of members
Of Congress in the appointment of postmast-
ers. Il had been repeatedly stated in the
newspapers, it was said, that Congressional
influence was to 90 for nothing.
Mr. Bissell said he did not think be could
be held responsible for what had been pub
lished in the newspapers. Thus far not
single postmaster had been appointed who
bad not the Endorsement of the members of
Congress. That ought to be taken as con-
elusive evidence that I was by no means his
intention TO ignore members Of Congress.
He thought, however, that the question
Of candidates should, in measure at least,
be decided by the people of the locality.
They were more interested than any one
else, and undoubtedly their wishes should
be CONSULTED and given very great weight
No one would, in any sense, be ignored, and
it was folly to suppose that the assistance.
advice and recommendations Of men of such
high character as were the Representatives
Of the people in Congress, were not earnest
" desired.
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HarrIty WIl AppoInt .


The Washington correspondent OF the
Philadelphia Tines, speaking of the long con-
ference had by Messrs. Harrity and Hensel
with President Cleveland, give some inside
news that viii BE- interesting to those who
are hunting Office in Pennsylvania.
"In the first place it was absolutely deter
mined. and without solicitation, that the
political patronage of Pennsylvania shall be
disposed of upon the recommendations of
Mr.. Harriiy and his friends in the admins
tr4tion. No man will be appointed 10 Office
in the Keystone Commonwealth who is OBJ
jectionable TO these gentlemen. To such an
extent will this be carried that Pos master
General Bissell is credited with having pre-
sented Messrs. Harrity and Hensel to Assist
ant Postmaster General Max well, "the heads
man" as be is humoroasly known in
Washington, with the remark These are
the friends whose counsel we will follow in
Pennsylvania That decision determines
the selection of over 1000 postmasters.
This settlement Of the attitude Of the Ma
tionsl administration towards the State ad-
ministrsiion forces in Pennsylvania has
completely disrupted the Congressional COM
bine which eAleer, Of Philadelphia, and
Mutchler, Of Northampton, attempted to
form. They circulated rumors that Mr..
Harrity and his friends were in bad oder
with the President and his advisers and
with these as a basis they endeayored 10
bring about coalition of all the anti-Slate
administration Democratic Congressmen,
the hope being held out that all who had
joined the combine would control the disvis-
ion Of the lOayes and fishes. The reception
given Harrity and Hensel has dissolved this
-tinged mist"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-29
A Tale of UnrequIted Love.


WAYEEsBURG, Pa, March 23.-About IL
o'clock to-day the body of Lindsey sspping-
ton, respected and well-to-do young farm
er, was found hanging to a tree near his
home, four miles south of Waynesburg. He
had been married but little over a week, and
the story of his taking bis life is traced to
that event.
A week ago Saturday he was married to
Maggie Johnson. aged IL, at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Wade. in Wayne township.
A few days after their marriage be over
heard his wife telling her mother that she
wo1ld not have married him if she could
have got a certain other young man. This
was a heavy blow, and he was completely
crushed. Last Monday he came TO Waynes-
burg. Before leaving home be gave all the
money he had TO his wife and also some
notes be held. He then bade her goodbye.
Monday evening about dark his horse was
found in the road not far from his home,
stripped Of the saddle and bride. The young
mans father and party OF neighbOrs final
ly instituted search with the result stated
The young man had removed the strap from
the bride and, climbing up the tree, tied
one end TO a limb and with the other end
formed a moose which he placed over his
head and swung of.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-29
A Mountain OF silver Metal

The bar silver now stored in the United
States Mint at Philadelphia amounts to
100000 ounces, the largest quantity ever
deposited in one place in this country. This
quantity is equal TO 10000 pounds syoir-
dupois, or 3 3.l25 tons. Loaded upon wagons
carrying one ton each, and allowing forty
feet for each team and vehicle, this mass Of
metal would make procession over twenty
miles long. The quantity is 50 great that
new steel lined vault, IS feet long 8 feet
vide and 10 feet wide, has been built 10 &C
commOdste q portion oft. Piled full from
floor TO ceiling, however, this new addition
holds only 10000. 600 ounces. As silver bull
ion is being poured into the Philadelphia
Mint at the rate Of :, so, 900 ounces month,
it will be only five or SIX months when an
other new vault must be built when the
purchase Of the white metal is stopped.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-29
NEw ROAD LAW

Mr. Losch's bill, enabling taxpayers Of
townships and road districts TO contract for
making at their own expense the roads and
paying salaries of townships or road dis.
trict officers, and thereby preventing the
levy and collection of road tax thereon,
came up on second reading and met with
great opposition. Mr.. LOsch said it was
Jhe only solution Of the road question, and
In plead for its passage. Messrs. Niles,
Wberry and Reese insisted that it was per-
nicious measure intricate and not capable of
b.ing put 10 practical use. Seeing that his
bill was doomed, DIR. L1seh plead that Il be
passed 70 third reading, and the House as
sented 10 his request, at the same time serv-
ing notice that the bill will be killed on Il
nal passage.
The Nesbit road bill, which provides for
the location, opening. vacation, construction
and maintenance of the public highways,
roads and bridges of the State, was consider
ed on second reading and excited great deal
of debate. An amendment was offered ap-
propriating $, 900 900 annually for the roads
of the State, to be divided in proportion 10
the number of miles Of public highway in
each county.
Mr. Marshall, the chairman oIthe Appro-
priations Committee, protested against this
appropriation on the ground that in two
years it will take S6,0OO,Oo0 from the Treas
ury, which along with the 100000 for
the public schools will dispose of SIC 900, 600
of the estimated SIS. 10000 of revenue Al
ready the House has passed appropriation
bills for capitol repairs and MALTA expenses
zggregating 81, ,O0O, 900, and if the proposed
appropriation for roads were passed ii would
reduce the money TO be devoted to State in
situations and all government expenses to
less than 81 10000.
The House die not heed Mr. Marsbalrs
warning and passed the amendment making
the appropriation by vote Of "A yeas to 81
nays
Another amendment was offered provid-
ing that roads in cities shall share in the
money appropriated by the State, and after
The debate it was ruled out Of order as not
germsne 10 the SECTION under discussion. In
the course of this debate Mr. Walton stated
tha; there are thousand miles of country
,oads in Philadelphia.
The bill was postponed for the present
with the understanding that when it again
comes up there will be amendments inserted
that will remove all objections TO IT,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-29
Women RegIsterlng to Voc.

TOPEKA, Kan, March 25-There was a
rush Of women last night to the polls to reg
lister for election, it being the last day. Col
ored women and servant girls crowded soci-
ETY. women in the rush and several swell so
ciety women became disguised and left
without registering. One young woman ans
wered twenty" when asked her age. When
told she could not vote, she quickly replied
Yes, can, too; I'm married" Il took a
great deal Of talking TO convince her that
marriage did not confer the right to vote.
She then gave her age as 2I and said she
voted three years ago in Wichita.
The wife Of one Of the State officers refus-
ed 10 tell her age. Then the commissioner
had to guess, and because he made il few
years more than she really was, she went Off
in a terrible passion and vowed that she
would not mix up in such scramble with
the trash Of the city anyway.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-29

CHICAGO, Ill, March 25.-If anyone thinks
be can see the Worlds Fair for 50 cents be
will find that be has made serious mistake.
Some one viii presently obtain concession
to all the air al Jackson PARK and sell it TO
visitors at so much per breath. The water
privilege, the toilet room privilege, the priv
ilege to usurp the benches in the park and
charge money for sitting on them-all these
and hundred Others have been granted.
In many cases it cannot be learned that the
Fair directors have received anything for
the grants.
In the matter of the toilet room privilege
the practical "cinchn on hundreds Of thous-
ands Of dollars has been given away. a
sanitary company has placed in the various
buildings on the grounds 800 water-closets
and laystories. a fixed fee Of five and ten
cents viii be charged for the use OF these
Il is said by interested parties that Director
General Davis is interested in the sanitary
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-29
ADDISON.
ALLEGHENY.
BENSON BohOUGH.
BERLIN BOROUGH.

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He Slept Every Night in a Coffin.

From the York Gazette.
Jacob Mnmma, the recluse, died recently
at his residence, on the York road. one mile
from Hanover. Since ls4s he was away
from his dreary place but once, and on that
occasion, in 1884, he visited England. While
there he obtained patent on watch and
was offered $4,000 for the right, but he
wanted $4,000, and got nothing. This, in
connection with disappointment in love
affair, preyed on his mind to such al extent
thar be decided TO retire from society and
live By himself. In winter he lived entire
ly in the cellar of his house. Here he would
eat and sleep, and in thesummer time would
occupy a room on the second fiOor and one
above that on the third He went from one
room to the other by the aid of ladder,
having holes cut through the ceilings, never
going in any other part of the house. Often
az night be would come forth from his
haunt and stroll over the farm in order to
see that all was well and al the same time
get little fresh air and exercise.
Some years ago be had casket made, in
whict he slept until he drei Some time.
ago be imagined that rats and mice might
get at him while asleep and bad high stills
putto the casket, getting in and out with a
ladder. he bad TN box made and left in
care Of the undertaken, in which he wanted
to be buried. He had no use for a doctor.
preacher, or barber.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-29

THE Chicago Isier-O Oosaa has Ions
claimed to be the leading Republican
paper west Of the Allegheny mountains,
but the Lnfrr-OoeuH is too modest il has
long been the leading Republican Jour
nal OF the United States. There is ney-
er any uncertain sound about the Inter-
oo,an's uttersnces it is always for Amer
lea for Americans. But ii is in regard to
the Iaier-Ocea''s twenty-first birthday Of
which We want to speak. This interest
ing gevent occurred Saturday and was eel.
ebrated by 100000 mammoth edition of
sixty pages Every page was replete
with interesting news or correspondence.
Country readers wishing to subscribe for
city journal daring this Columbian
resr viii make no mistake in selecting
the Iafsf-Ocoan.
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RuIesfor ReappoIntment,

wAsHISsToS. March 2s.--It is general,
understood here that President CleFeland's
no-reappointment order does not apply in
the following cases;
Firsi-To these who have no opposition
for reappoiniDent-
Second-Te those candidates for postmas-
terships who have opposition, bat are in
dorsed almost unanimously by citizens Of
their city or town
Third-To those who were removed BY
the Harrison administration without serv-
ing out their terms
Fourth-To those who were nominated
for Office by Mr.. Cleveland just prior 10 Gen
ersl HsrrisOn's inauguration, but who fail
ed Of confirmation by the Senate.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-29

THE war fer the spoi,s VIII ioh is being
waged between Chairman Harrity and
the Democratic Congressional delegation
goes merrily On. The announcement
that Harrity is TO boss the appointments
from this State and that none except
those having endorsement viii 20. has
stirred the gall Of the more independent
members Of the delegation. Representa-
tive Mutchler, it js reported from Wash
ington, has t-roSn down his gauntlet
and in an interview with the Postmaster
General, served notice that if an appoint
ment which be requested Was no. made
he viii make no further recommenda-
tons. This is not our funeral, but for
the credit fthe Old Keystone slate. We
art gratifed to know that one at least Of
Representatives has asserted his man
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AUGUSTUS SASS.

between The hours Of O'Clock A. H.. and A
II you think proper. ''e'''
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Sleep got hlna in jan.

WEsT CHEsrER, Pa, March p ON the
ground that her husband sleeps too much.
Mrs. William Isburn, Of Sadsburyville, has
had him landed in Jail. When the Consta-
bic went TO Isburn's house at 9;31 O'Clock in
the morning be found bis victim still
sweetly sleeping. Isburn got awake long
enough t9 get inside the lookup. His wife
says be sleeps so much that he has failed
TO support his family. This case will furnish
the Court an opportunity to decide whether
il Is unlEful to sleep, and If 50. whv.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-29

Nh SECRETARY HOKE SMITHS Atlanta
journal opposes the nomination of post
masters 81 primary election because if
the Republicans would come into power
Then We would see the postofices given
TO the man who could poll the most
votes at Republican primary. That
rule applied to Georgia would give US a
negro postmaster in Atlanta and in
nearly every postoffice in the State
What terrible outrage it would be II
HoKEand his lily-fngered friends would
have to receive the mail at the hands of
an intelligent negro
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-29
Imnortant Chanaas.

The two elections held under the new bal
lot law prove that some amendments TO it
are necessary. The matter has been under
discussion in both the senate aud the house.
ana both branches Of the legislature have
referred the subject to the elections commit
tees John H Fow is on the subcommittee
Of the house, which has charge Of the ques-
iion, and he says that eleven important
changes have been agreed upon by that CON-
mittee.
The first amendment" said be, lis to
strike out Of The ballots the residence Of the
candidates. This is considered wholly IN
necessary. Il is in the nomination papers
and only increases the size of the ballot by
printing it on them. Second, TO reduce the
number of ballots Third, fix one day to de-
liver the ballots to the judge of elections in
stead OF two, the ballots to be delivered on
the Monday before the election. Fourth, TO
extend the time for the sheriff to issue his
proclamation. AS the law reads now it is
impossible for him to comply with it. Fifth,
to require the common pleas court of the
district when nominations are made, excep,
those made in state conventions, which shall
be tried in Dsuphin county courts. 70 decide
upon the validity Of all certificates Of nomi-
nation. Sixth, that in marking the ballot
each candidates name be marked with an
y and the group marking be done away
with. Seventh, all groups to have q party
sppellatiOn when that party for ten years
has been making nominations in state con-
vention. Eighth, TO repeal that portion of
the law which requires the sheriffto issue a
proclamation for city elections. Ninth, that
no candidate shall be allowed 10 act as a
watcher or be permitted in booth after be
has voted Tenth, that election officers shall
not be permitted to prepare a ballot for a
person who claims TO be disabled and eley
enth, 20 require all persons who claim to be
disabled TO make affidavit to the same.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-29
tortured sy Burglars.


PT1rssuksH, March 23.--Tbe four masked
robbers who have been operating in snd
around Findlayville, on the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad, in Washington county, for
the past two years. turned up in that neigh
borhood agsin yesterday and added another
atrociouz outrage to their already long list
Of crimes. They went 70 the residence Of J..
C. McCleIland, wealthy farmer. residing
one mile from Findiayville Station, during
the absence Of all members Of the household
except Mrs. William Kerr, McCellands mar
ried daughter, and Is months-old baby.
NeClelland had gone TO Washington. Pa,
to deposit s. 900 in the bank The robbers
were after this, and after terrorizing Ms.
Kerr aud the child began ransackiDg the
house. The baby cried. and one Of the men
grab bed j: by the threat, choking ii. The
mother few at the fellow, who hit her blow
with his fist, knocking her 10 the floor. She
was then bound and gag forced into her
mouth and thrown upon bed, while one Of
the gang stood watch over her with drawn
revolver.
HER HAIR CUT FROM HER HEAD.
Finally after an hours search, foiled IN
their attempt to find the money, they return
ed 10 where the helpless woman lay and de
manded tina; Mrs. Kerr tell where the mon-
ey was secreied. This she was unable to do.
Roughly loosening her hair. they cut it from
her head. Then one Of the men took the
hahv from, the nom
Soon the mother heard the baby's screams
and was told that her child was being killed
by inches and the only way to save its life
was 10 disclose the hiding place of the mon
ey. The frantic mother tugged at her hands
until the cruel strands cut into the flesh and
blood gushed from under her finger nails.
This continued for some tine, when the men
ran from the house.
Ms Kerr's struggles loosened her hands
Grasping her child in her arms she ran TO
neighbor's house and fell in faint at the
door. When consciousness was restored
she told her story, and posse Of friends or
gsnized TO hunt for the robbers So far no
trace ofthe men has been discovered. An
examination of the baby shows where its
tender flesh had been pinched and jagged to
make il scream.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-29

TIE Democrats in the United States
Senate have determined to ignore all
precedents and to make an effort to re-
orgs nize that body at once instead OF
waiting until the regular meeting of Con-
gress in December, as has always been
the custom. The Republican Senators
will resist this attempt to take ssnap
judgment" and as there is no such thing
as the previous question" in the Senate,
the Republicans, by adopting Democrat
ic tactics, can talk the reorganization pro-
ject 10 death.
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hood. The result will be watched with
esgerness by the public, and especially by
our Democratic friends who are cendi-
dates for positions. 1t viii certainly be s
singular and humiliating state Of affairs if
Democratic members Of Congress find
their recommendations Of their friends
have 10 be inst submitted TO and Spprov-
ed by Boss, or liable TO be turned down
at bis dictation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-29
WRIT OF PARTITION.

To Cyremons Thompson and Helen ThOmp-
son, Of Pittsburgh. Pa, James X. Thompson and
Peter Montgomery Thompson, OF Miles. Tremble
county, Ohio. John W. Thompson. Johnsiowu,
Pa. Vim. L. Thompson. OF Morrellvilie. Pa, and
10 the children Of Marion Croft. deceased, VIZ d.
Thaddeus Marion Groh. Flayious Groii, Vivian
MAY Croft, Maggie Edna Croft, Laura Virginia
GrOd and Montgomery GEof, all OF Pittsburgh
Pa, and Lilly NJ Evans. Of Dawson. Faytt
county, Pa
You are hereby notified that in pursuance Of
Writ Of Partition issued Out Of the Orphans
Court or Somerset county, Pennsylvania. and 70
me direct d. I will hold an inquest on the premi-
ses. on the real estate O JACOB Thompson and
Elizabeth Thompson deceased siluate In st0yes-
town borough and QuemahOning township. som
erset county, Pa. on Thursday. May ffh ls98. al
10 o'clock A NJ, when and where you can attend
II you think proper.
Sherfrs Office , ISAIAH GOOD.
Id March 1895 sheriff
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-29

THK New York S1, publishes a racy
article which pretends to map out the
program ofthe Democracy to capture this
State. The plan, according to the writ
er, is 10 elect Governor Pattison Mayor oi
the City of Philadelphia, to succeed Stu
art the present Mayor, make Attorney
General Hensel the candidate for Gov
ernor, TO make Philadelphia a Demo
cratic city, and to boom Pattison for the
Presidency in 1896. All Of which is very
interesting as well as amusing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-29
For the Farmer.

s47l bushels of potatoes and $50 bushel.
of corn have been grown TO the acre BY
Mapes complete potato aud corn fertilizers.
These are facts and come from the editor OF
the Farm Journal and editor of the Rural
Nesv Yorker, two of the most reliable agii-
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
buckWheat. Please seni postal card for
prices and pamphlets, address
G. W & II. B. KEMP,
Surserymen, HarneisyiIle, SOmerset Co. Pa
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Smallpox Among Paupers.

JERsEr CRY. y. J., March 25.-Smallpox
has broken out in theol mems pavilion at
Snake Ill., and it is feared that the disease
will become epidemic in the aims house and
other eouaty institutions There are over
100 cases in the pest hospital, in consequence
of which tents have been erected for GONZALES
cents, and the old men were allowed to
mingle With them at will There are three
suspicious cases in the aims house, which it is
feared may develop into smallpox The peni-
tertiary and lunatie asylum are under special
quard
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-29

Cloth that Will turn Bullets.

BERLIN, March 24.-Bullet proof cloth
Is the startling invention Of a Mannheim
tailor. just tested severely and approved BY
army officials. Uniforms ofthe cloth, placed
on wooden efigies, were not pierced by small
oali5re balls shot from points 100, 2o0, or 200
metres distant Atshouer range the wooden
figures were 50 deeply denied that the officers
concluded the force Of the impact was sufi-
Gent 10 stun q man. To make the cuirass,
the tailor merely applies a secret preparation
to an ordinary cloth tunic, which, when
completed, weighs six pounds.
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METERsDALE BOROUGH
MIDDLECREEK.
MILFORD.

WIDDLECkLEh.
MILFORD.
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NEW BALTIMORE BOROUGH
Hankinson c. ". & Retailer. ...........-H %
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