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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-12

bTATUE OF VOhIMETNVE'
These are, West and Trumbuii excepted,
known but little abroad, and even in
the United States they are not generally
appreciated as they deserve. The French
and American sections will be connected
by a gallery in which the finest French
paintings owned in this country, loaned
for the purpose, will be exhibited. The
American paintings will be so arranged
M to afford retrospective exhibition
from the Colonial period to the present.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-12
THE woMANS BUILDING.

maker. to get as large an exhibit as pos.
sible. With this will be connected
sort Of Indian congress, Of which Miss
Sickels says: "In order that full, rep.
resentative congress may bo secured, a
committee has been selected for the pur-
pose OF effectively facilitating the means
by which the Indians may most ably
represent themselves. This committee
Is composed OF men and women connect
ed with the different phases Of the rela-
tions between the races--philanthropic.
official civil and military, scientific and
literary, and is assisted by an advisory
council Of disinterested people residing
in various parts Of the United States.
British America and Alaska"
THE MAGNIFICENT ART DISPLAY.
When the directors got fairly to work
and 1t was indeed late in the day
there was many a prophet Of failure
From many persons were heard such ex.
pressions as "They can't do tt in time.
It's impossible. But they have done II,
even in advance Of the time In many in.
stances. Most OF tho main buildings are
so near done that even now the visitor
can realize their fitness, and In no case
more than in that OF tho Fine Arts build
ing. 1t is an admirable type Of the re-
fined classical architecture Of Grecian-
Ionic design, and In the fewest possible
words u Is thus described; Dimensions,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26
A Battle with Outlaws.

ASHLAND, KY., July 2I-Word comes
from Pikeyille of a bloody conflict across
the State line in Wise county, Va, some
days ago between the State militia and out
law Fiemens's boys Half dozen or more
were killed.
Doc Taylor, one Of the gang, was
caught some months ago and hanged and
the brothers, four in number are wanted for
completely in the murder. Two weeks ago
they were located in Wise county, and the
Governor Of Virginia sent a company Of 60
soldiers to assist the sheriff. The outlaws
were surrounded and bushwhacking siege
ofthree days ensued. Calvin Flemens was
mortally wounded and captured early in
the ght, but the three other brothers killed
a half dozen militiamen and succeeded in
getting higher up in the hills, where friends
are reported TO be going 10 their assistance.
As the Flemens and their friends are all
dead shots and desperate men, the ultimate
result is a matter Of anxious speculation,
For years the Flemens boys and an in
numerable following Of relatives have ter
rorized the mountainous regions Of south
west Virginia and southwest Kentucky.
defying alike the authorities OF first one
State and then the other. The family
stands charged with almost all the crimes
on the calendar from murder and stealing
down to moonshining. Every member Of
the family is utterly fearless and all are well
armed. Their strongholds in the caves of
the Cumberland mountains are many and
almost inaocessibis.
About eight months ago family Of three
were attacked in their cabin, the man shot
al the door his wife brutally treated and
then shot, as was also their child. They
were ieil for dead, but the woman lived
long enough to make an ante moriem state
ment to the effect that the Flemens' were the
guilty parties. For long time no effort
was made to arrest them. Finally the
sheriff Of Wise county secured the co-opera-
Gon Of th6 State and, backed by militia GO
strong and each member sworn in as a
deputy, tried 10 capIu1s the Flemens but
failed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26
Two Pension Suspensions.


MINNEAPOLIS, July 2l-Hiram Weeks, Of
Minneapolis, a veteran who served four
years in the Federal army during the late
war, has received notice that his pension of
So per month will be discontinued. While
in the service he passed through s3 battles,
one of which was Gettysburg. he is now
very near death from gangrene of the foot
and various other complaints, some of which
have been traced directly TO his exposure in
the army. The only reason which can be
found for the cutting off his pension is the
incomplete and one-sided report which was
sent to Washington by the St. Paul Board
of Examiners. who refused 20 look at his
foot AT the last examination.
Weeks case has created considerable feel
ing among G. A. r. circles in this city and
prominent parties have interested themselves
in securing the renewal and increase of bis
pension.
DETRoI-. Mich, July 2l.-The suspension
OF g no less distinguished pensioner than
Justice Charles Dean Long, of the Michigan
Supreme Court, has created sensation.
Few soldiers in this State suffer from
wounds as severe as those Of Justice Long.
At the battle Of Wilmington Island, Ga, he
lost his left arm, and he was also shot
through the hips aud abdomen. This latter
wound has still to be dressed twice daily.
Although the order of suspension bears the
date Of June q, Mr.. Long has not yet re-
ceiyed official notice of its continuance. The
notice of suspension is brief, formal docu-
which have influenced the eourse of the de-
partment. The order gives the pension GER
tiicate number, which shows that there
could have been no mistake or confusion of
namPs
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26
Whom Roycotts are LegaI.

ST. Paul. July 2l.-A very important de-
cision has been handed down by the Su-
preme Court, which has an important bear
ing on labor and capital. 1t is the case OF
the Bohn Manufacturing Company, of this
city, versus w. C. Hollis, ct al, representing
the Northwestern Lumbermen's Assooia-
ton. The Bohn Manufacturing Company
was member of the Association, and the
Constitution provides that no wholesale deal
er shall sell goods at any place at less prices
than retail dealers. The BOhn Company was
accused of violating the agreement and was
threatened with boycott. The BOhn Com
pany served an injunction on Secretary Hol-
lis, on the grounds that its business would
be seriously injured by such action. The
lower court sustained the plea and granted
a permanent injunction against the boycott.
The order Of the lower court was reversed
BY the Supreme Court, for the reason that
the Bohn Company, being member of the
Association, should conform to its rules.
The court holds that any man, unless un-
der contract obligation, or unless his en-
ployment charges him with some public
duty, has right to refuse to work for or
deal with any man or class of men he sees
fit, and this right. which one man may exer-
else singly, any number Of men may exercise
jointly.
This is the age of associations and labor
unions" continues the court. Confined
TO their proper limits, they are not only law
fal but laudable. Carried beyond these
limits, they are liable to become dangerous
agencies for wrong and oppression. Beyond
what limits these combinations cannot go
without interfering with the legal rights of
others is the problem which the courts will,
doubtless. be frequently called to pass up
an
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26
A sao,ooo.ooo WIN.


The win Of Anthony j. DrexeI probated
on Thursday is perhaps the most generally
interesting one ever made public in Phila-
delphia and ranks in general importance
with the wills of Franklin, 6irard, Tilder.
Stamford and Peabody. 1t disposes, il is
believed, of $50, 100000.
The grand features of the document are
100000 for public art gallery, SlOO, coo
TO the German Hospital, S9O00,00O for six
grandchildren in trust estates, 500, 600 TO
James w. Paul, Jr, $4,000 to Mrs. 6. W.
Childs Drexel, Jr., in case she survives her
husband without isue, the acquisition of
the Public Ledger by the estate, remember
anee Of all servants and employees, according
TO the length oftheir service, and the ap-
p0intment Of the following executors His
sons, John K. DreKel, Anthony ]. DrexeI
Jr, George W. C. Drexel; sons in-law John
r. Fell aud James W. Paul, Jr., George W.
Childs. Richard C. Dale, who drew the will
AMI John LOxber Welsh.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26
HOke Smiths Victims.

ALLENTOWN, July 2I.-Democrstic SOL
diers and pensioners who voted for Cleye-
land last fall under the belief that the pension
system would not be seriously disturbed are
indignant over Secretary Hoke Smiths re-
cent order. A number OF old pensioners have
been dropped from the roll. Among them
is Major Edmund r. Newhard, 70 years of
age, late captain of Company K. Fifty-fourth
Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry Nolun-
teers. For several years be has been draw
ing pension at the rate of Sl2 per month.
Major Newhsrd is totally disabled. He is
member of one Of the Oldest families aud has
always stood well in Democratic circles, and
for two terms was Register Of Wills. he is
in needy circumstances and the little stipend
of Sl2 per month was absolutely needed by
him.
Another case is that of Josiah Lentz. II
years of age. residing near this city. He
served four yearS in the army as private in
Company b. Fifty seventh Regiment. Penn
sylvania Volunteers. and since November.
1880, had been drawing pension of sl2 per
month. He is totally disabled. There are
other cases Of dropping from the pension
rolls in this city and vicinity.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26
Water Sold as Beef.

PTTTsBUR0, Pa, July 2i.-A cruel scheme
has been detected here, which may, involve
Philadelphia cattle dealers. II has been
discovered that cattle shipped from Chicago
are not waiered until they reach Philadel-
phia, so that in the latter city they are able
TO drink about 20 pounds Of water before
sold TO the butchers. Humane Agent T. NJ.
Porter has been on the lookout for week.
The trip from Chicago 10 Philadelphia re-
quires 20 hour. The custom was to give the
cattle wster at Akron, o., and st East Liberty.
Pa Porter found that the men who took the
cattle from the cars az East liberty to the
big watering tronghs first drained of all the
water 10 that the suffering animals did lot
get drop. This process all occurs at night.
Agent Porter says the agony Of the cattle is
frightful and they trample each other even
70 lick the wei boards. II is proposed to
aTrSst the men wbO sre engaged in this
abominable business.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26
TIreo of Being Chump.

In his room, at No. Ellets avenue Phila-
delphia, George Clifford Wright was found
dead, and whether his death was due to nat
ural causes or to a dose OF poison taken
with suicidal intent, is mystery that the
coroner must solve. Wright wss in the
last stages of consumption, and his death
may have been due to that disease, but he
left behind him several letters full of grim
humor in the face of death that point
strongly to the theory of p-emeditated sui
eide. There were no marks of violence on
the body, neither was there any weapon of
destruction near it, but on the table near
the bed were several notes and postal card
The latter, dated July l0ih, and addressed
to 4" The Professor of Hahnemann Hospi-
tai, ," was very strange substitute for a
viii. The deceased therein beqneathed to
the Hahnemann Hospital the only thing he
had in this world-his body. The postal
said:
DEAR SIR Cut my body up and show
the young cranks how chump is made. l
have been chnmp ever since l became a
man. am tired of being imposed upon.
owe nobody anything; have no money, and
no friends. am tired OF living. Don't let
my friends have my body, for hate them
all. Yours, A CHUNP."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26
Half Rates to the Worlds Fair by
the Pennsylvania Railroad

In order to afford an opportunity to the
public 20 visit the Worlds Fair, the Penn
sylyania Railroad Company has decided TO
run series of popular excursions from
Washington and Baltimore and other eastern
cities to Chicago. The round trip from
Washington and Baltimore viii be sl7OO,
and proportionate rates, single fare for the
round trip, will prevail from other stations.
Thisarrangement applies to all principal
stations on the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad. the Northern Central Railway be-
tween Baltimore and Elmira, Philadelphia
and Erie Railroad between Williamsport
and Remove, and principal stations on the
main line and branches between Harrisburg
and Pitisburg.
The parties will becsrried on special trains
composed of the newest and best standard
passenger coaches, containing all modern
conveniences-
The special trains will leave Washington
IOI5. Baltimore II A. NJ, York LIS p. NJ.
Harrisburg S.25 P. N, Altoona 7.40 P. NJ,
and stopping at principal intermediate
stations, arrive in Chicago $50 the next
afternoon.
The first excursion is fixed for July 26th,
Others are fixed for August ID, 18th, and 2Sd.
The return coupons of these tickets will be
good within ten days, and will be accepted
for passage only on trains leaving Chicago
al rs P. VI. and IL 80 p. NJ.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26
cleveIand,s Message.

SEy YoKK, JGly 23.-The World to day
forecasts The immediate policy OF President
Cleveland and ais Administration in regard
TO the approaching special session of Con-
gress Briefly il will be as follows
First-Siiyer reform by the absolute and
unqualified repeal Of the Sherman law.
Second-Tariff reform 10 be prosecuted in
accordance with the pledges of the party as
soon as, but not before, the finances ofthe
country are again upon a stable basis.
This policy does not mean postponement
oftariff reform, bat the accomplishment Of
that reform in a reasonable, logical and con-
servatiye fashion.
To the Presidents mind the silver ques-
ton is an obstacle Unexpectedly springing
Gp in the path projected for financial and
taxation reform. 1t must be disposed Of
once and for ali before substantial progress
can be made.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26
The Champion snake story.

A New Brighton, pa, correspondent says
that yesterday afternoon Martin Bates, with
bis wife and little daughter, was driving
into town from Zelienople, and while pass
ing through a wooded hollow at Black
House Run. hlaoksnake dropped from the
overhanging branches Of tree. and alighted
squarely in the lap of Mrs. Bates Scream
ing with terror, as the Shiny body of the
snake wriggled from her lap on to the floor
of the vehicle, where her little daughter sat
Mrs. Bates attempted to leap to the ground
Her dress caught in the wheel. and the
horse frightened by her screams, started to
run. dragging her along the road. Mr.. Bates
held firmly to the horse and soon checked
him. In the meantime the snake wriggled
out Of the buggy and fell between the wheels
which ran over ard disabled IL so badly that
it was easily dispatched by Mr.. Bates after
be had rescued bis wife from the wheels of
the vehicle MIS-. Bates was sorely bruised
and her face badly cut but otherwise she
was not much injured. The snake measur-
ed more than five feet in length, and had
white ring around its neck, Characteristic Of
the racer family.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26
Whipped Their Boys in Open Court.

HARRoDsBURG, Ky, July 2l.-Eight
thinly-clad negro boys, ranging in age from
to IA years, whipped with great vigor by
their several mothers, was the novel spectacle
seen in the police court yesterday. The
lads were caught breaking into house whose
owners were absent They were arraigned
bei5re Judge Caldwell, and using his discrt-
ton, be called the mothers Of the young
offenders into court, and proposed that if
they would give the boys first-class whip
ping in court he would not send them to the
peniteniiaTy. The women eagerly accepted
the proposition.
Yesterday the space in front of the judges
bench was cleared the mothers seized their
eight struggling sons, and rawhides fell with
terrible force on the backs of the eulprits
There was a yelling that startled the people
for the next Is minutes. Once the Judge
interfered to prevent too serious a beating
for one or two of the boys. When he
thought they were sufficiently punished the
judge stopped the affair, and the bowling
lads were led down the street.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26
Twelve pays a, Atlantic City.

The third Of the series of excursions to
Atlantic City, via Balti more and Ohio Rail-
road, will be run on August 81. Ample pro-
vision will be be made for the sccommoda-
ton Of those ayailing themselves of the low
rates and superior train service to enjoy a
respite by the seaside. The scenery en- route
is unsurpassed BY that ofany other route in
America.
Tickets viii be valid for return journey
for twelve days from day of sale, and will be
good on all regular trains. ca return jour
ney they will be good TO stop of at Wash
ington, thus affording an opportunity to visit
the numerous public buildings, which are
open to visitors free Of charge, and to take q
trip down the Potomac to Mt Vernon, the
tomb Of Washington, as well as to visit
other places Of interest in and near Wash.
ingtOn.
For rates and time of trains, consult ap.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26
AnAdmIral To Hang.

If for no other reason, the vast extent and
resources of the Brazilian Republic give
importance to political and insurreciionsry
movements that if occurring in less promi-
nent South American states would be almost
unnoticed by the outside world. The latest
informaiian from Brazil, to the effect that
Admiral Wandenkolk is a prisoner, on his
way to Rio Janeiro, is therefore of great
interest. 4 distinguished naval officer. of
long and honorable experience in the service
of Brazil, both as empire and republic,
Admiral Wandenkolk aspired to the chief
place in the nation. Because he was dis
appointed in his ambition he Joined the
cause Of the revolutionists in Rio Grande
do Sui powerful naval force was sent to
crush him, and be has fallen into the hands
ofhis enemies. As he has already been
proclaimed traitor at Rio Janeiro, he will
doubtless be shot
The capture of Admiral Wandenkolk
does not put an end TO the rising in Rio
Grsnde do sui, whore the insurgents have a
strong force on land. but il depriyes the
rebels of al assistance at sea, and will greatly
strengthen the cause Of the national gov
eminent in public opinion and give the
national forces a prestige that should ef-
iectiyely help them in subduing the state
rights rebellion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26

DANBURY, CoNN., July 2f.-Georse FRA.
leigh, while haying last week, lifted fork
full of hay, when be lell to the ground with
the hay on top Of him. When picked up
Fraleigh had hold Of big black snake,
which was o0iled about his neck. The ser
peni did not bite.
Every day since at the same hour that the
snake wound itself around the mans neck.
he hss been taken with choking spasms and
CTS Of strangulation and is growing weaker
every day The case is being watched by
local physicians, whose Efforts 10 allav bis
suiielings have thus far failed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26

THE census shows that the annual out
put Of silver in the United States is about
one-tenth the value Of the hay crop each
year, and vet the silver mine owners
with their comparatively petty produc-
ton are threatening to break things if
Uncle sam refuses TO buy their product
at theirown prices. A sound Congress
ional spanking is what they want.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26
Wished to be a church Member.

PHILADELPHIA, July 23.-When Joel Reed
to-day presented himself at the altar in the
Union Methodist Church, Camden, TO be
admitted on probation, his wife caused a
sensation by standing up and objecting to
her husband becoming member.
She said he had not supported her for a
year. Rev. George C. Stranger, the pastor,
was greatly embarrassed, and ordered Reed
to sit down. He was not admitted to
membership.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26
He Shoots His Patient.

CoLUxBUs, o., July 24-Dr. Herman
Hirschberg shot and instantly killed Theo-
done n. Miesse, a grocer this morning.
Some days sgo the doctor pulled
a tooth for Miesse, and be went to-day 10
collect the bin. They got into dispute and
fight, during which the doctor drew revoI-
yer and shot Miesse through the stomach.
Hirchberg went to the telephone, called
J. II. Hamilton to attend the victim, and
gave himself up to the police.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26

Is the last twenty years the output Of
silver has more than doubled, and con-
sequently the price has fallen one-half,
and yet it is gravely demanded that the
government shall make one dollars
worth Of silver worth two dollars What
is this but the old fiat money craze?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26
Pennsylvania EXHIBITS at the
Worlds Fair.

Are ahead of them all, chiefly among them
is the display Of pure liquors manufactured
IN the state. Ii is conceded that no rye
whiskies made in the world can equal those
made in Pennsylvania, more especially Silver
Age, Duquesne or Bear Creek These three
brands head the list Of pure Ryes. and are so
well known that every reputable dealer sells
them North, East, South and West they
lead all Others, because they are pure; because
they are reliable, and because they are
stimuiants that strengthen and invigorate.
They are sold at prices within the reach of
all, and are sold upon their merits for purity
and strength. Silver Age, 81 50 Dnquesne,
81 .; Bear Creek. 81. 90. full standard quarts.
Ask your dealer for them Insist on having
them. and If you cannot be supplied send to
Max Klein, Allegheny, Pa. Price list Of all
liquors sent on application. All goods pack
ed neatly and securely. Max KLEIN, Al
legheny, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26

THERE are millions of tons of coal now
being put upon the market at a merely
nominal profit to the mine owners, and
the same is true Of iron ores and Of other
so-called raw material, and If we are 10
have tariff reform" and lower prices
there is but one way 10 accomplish it, and
that is by reducing wages.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26

THERE has been quite a number of bank
failures of late, particularly II the West,
but no man is uneasy wi.o has roll Of
National bank bills in his pocket. They
are Republican bank notes, and he knows
they are as good as gold, even if the
bank is broken. Imagine what would be
the resultif they were the bills Of Wild
cat banks.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26

TIE assumption that every applicant
for and every recipient Of pension is a
knsye until he proves himself 10 be hon
est Is = gratui'ous insult to the entire
sody Of men who fought for the Union
and north Of Mason and Dixon's line in
dignRtieR is growing hot and fast against
the present administration Of the pen
sion laws 0ne Of the first duties ofCou-
gress sho-la be to cali down Hoke Smith
institute an investigation Of his methods
and put bri6le On his perrersion Of the
asE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26

WHEAT last wear, and year before, and
year before that was selling at 50 cents, 90
cents and 81 per bushel; and the same
Sherman silver law was in force as now.
But somebody else was in force in the
White House and in the United States
Senate
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-07-26

JosT take look at some of the things
advocated and urged by leading repre-
sen'ahSesof the Democratic party-re-
newed taxation on tea. coffee and sugar.
the Teinposition Of an income tax. the
rrPeSi Of the Prohibitive 10 per cent. tax
on State bank issue, the free coinage Of
silver, the destruction Of the protective
tariff system in toto, and the abandon
ment Of the policy of reciprocal trade
which has proved so advantageous 10
the country.