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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
Wet.ersOn's Tribute to Lincoln.

- | saw the good men of the North and
South try and join hands in compromise
and saw them parted more and more by
the tide Of partisan opinion. / stood by
Abraham Lincoln when he delivered his
first inaugural address. and looking over
the crowd knew that Il meant war.
But ont of the Affections came good
and ont Of Lincoln's mar.yrdom came his
eanonization. Every age has its grea.
men that are the outcome of the condi-
lions Of the time; the geniuses are fewer.
They come in darkness and disappear in
mist They come with Gods word on
their lips. from where we know not
Where can one find more expires
sive example Of this than in Abraham
Lincoln? The story of his life might be
chanted by Greek chorus as the most
heroic theme OF modern times. OF OBJ
scure birth, without actual or acquired
graces. il was reserved for him tO be
raised TO a supreme position al a supreme
time. and for him the most accomplished
men were forced to stand aside.
- Il matters not whether we were for
him or against him. He was inspired by
God, for nowhere else could he have got
ten his enormous equipment There is
no greater poem, no greater epic than
that which tells the story Of his life. He
WAS the very incarnation of the spirit OF
compromise, and the direst blow al the
South was the bullet that struck him
down"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
An Innocent Boy Locked Up.

NEW YORK, Nov. IA boy who COM
mitted no offence has been kept a
prisoner in the Tombs for over two
months, while the real culprit is still
at large. Charles Hermann, 2-year-
old child, was run over and fatally in
jured by an express wagon August :.
Julius Hirshberg was the driver, and a
l7-ycar-old boy, Harry Bennett, was
on the wagon 10 assist him. Hirshberg
tossed the lines to Bennett and tried to
escape. bat was captured and promptly
bailed out, while young Bennett was
committed to await the action of the
corner, and only to-day did the coroner
get the facts in the ease.
Bennett. is sstill in prison, however
awaiting the district attorneys con-
yeuience To release him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
Bedrooms.

We will be a healthier and happier
race when the double bed is banished.
The light iron bedstead with mattress
that can be easily aired and kept clean, is
the bed that ought TO be generally used.
And the heavy comforter ought to be
banished with the double bed, for il be-
longs to the log cabin and backwoods.
The bed covering par excellence is a
light weight blanket that can be frequent
ly washed and kept soft and white. Tuck
ing the 6edclothes tightly i'm is another
custom handed down by dwellers in
arctic wilds. The practice of making up
a bed and making ii almost air-tight. is as
unhealthy as ii is unclean.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
Dug a Tunel to Steal.

ON the charge of stealing 5000 from
Mrs i. Christian, a widow, Vincent
Bogranis, a laborer, was arrested i'm Chi
cago. October y. Mrs. Christian has no
faith in hanks, and when the panic came
on she collected the 5000 and buried il la
the cellar of her cottage in George street.
There was 5000 in gold and $1,000 in bills.
\ month ago she discovered that the
money was gone, and that tunnel led
from the cellar to spot under the steps
in front of the house. a shovel found in
the cellar was alleged to belong TO Bo-
grams. who lived next door. Bogranis
was shadowed, but nothing further was
discovered until this week, when he
bought some real estate. paying $1,000 for
IT, lie denies that he stole the money.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
Killed By "Knigh:s Of Love"

DENVER, Col. Oct. 3l.-The strangline
To death of Marie coniaSsoit, "A French
woman Of fast habits. is BOW generally at
tribIted to an alleged secret society on
Market street known rs 1.-THE Mae
quereaux," or LES Chevaliers d Amour"
The members are Frenehmen, who
bring women from France agreeing to
pay percentage 10 the society. The po-
lice believe this organization IL reSpon-
slide for the death Of Lena Taper, who
was strangled in nearly the same way ~
was Marie Contassoit, i'm the same vicinity,
short time ago.
Recently a woman came To the chief
of police ana asked To be protected
against the society, which was trying To
drive her from the street. She said The
Macquereaux were prosecuting her be-
cause she refused 10 join the organi-
Zation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
Her Baby Won Her a Pardon.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. 3.-The
President to-day pardoned Belle Free
land, convicted of counterfeiting in Illi-
nois, and sentenced in March last to three
years Imprisonment in Joliet Penitentia-
ry. In indorsing Belle Freeland's ap-
plication for pardon, and denying that OF
her husband, ;. ]. Freeland, convicted of
the same olfense and given similar
sentence, the President says:
Granted as to Belle Freeland on the
facts presented in this case am not clear
that these conyicts should be pardoned ON
the merits, but aside from any other con-
sideration, | have determined on Belle
Freeland, the wife and mother, on ac-
count of the child born u her in prison
and now less than three months old"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
Bogus White CAP Killed.

HARRIsBURG. Pa, oct. 3l.-A peculiar
tragedy occurred at Wisconisco, this
coanty, last night. John r. Engelbert.
manager of a coal company in Tennessee,
had been visiting his former home al
Wisconsin,. lie mad been out riding last
evening with a party of ladies, and left
them at Elizabethville. Later he started
towards Millersburg. and about 10 o'clock
approached the house of Uriah Koppen-
heffer, at Rife. He demanded admit
tance, but was refused and was told by
Edward koppenhetfer that he would be
shot unless he went away.
During the controversy the door was
opened and Engelbert, who wore a cap
made of a white handkerchief, rushed in.
shouting, - am White Cap,' Koppen-
heller, thinking he was burglar. fired
and Engelbert fell dead He leaves
wife and two children.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
RUSSIAN GAR DEAD.
GRAND DUKE NICHOLAS NOW The
NEW EMPEROR.

fhe Peasant Czsr Expires In the Arms of
His Lowing wife-Conscious Almost TO
the Iast-Islessed His booming
Cannon Announced His Death.
ST. PETERsBURG, Nov. 2.-The car
is dead and Grand Duke Nicholas Is
now ruler Of all the Russas.
Since Tues lay. when the doctors in
formed the car that there was no longer
room for hope, his majesty composedly
waited for the end. attending TO neces-
sary state and family affairs in the short
intervals of consciousness and freedom
from pain. These were necessarily
brief. the doctors having had recourse TO
sedatives TO procure sleep and ailay pain
On Wednesday the car was still able TO
be taken to window of the palace,
whence be gazei out upon the country
ne loved so well as to earn for himself
the appellation of the Peasant Car"
The night passed with all the aggravat-
ing symptoms and dry cough. DR..
Zacharin remained in attendance upon
him throughout the night. only snatch
ing brief intervals for sleep in the ante
rooms.
The morning broke with rain and
wind and heavy clouds and the weather
much colder. As the day advanced the
weakness increased So rapidly that the
car himself. still conscious, realized
that he could live only few hours. lie
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
Two Valuable Friends.

/. 4 physician can not always be
had. rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains
Bruises and Burns occur often and
sometimes when least expected. Keep
handy the friend Of many households
and the destroyer of all pain, the IA
NOUS Red Flag Oil, - cents.
,. Many a precious life could he
saved that is being racked to death
with that terrible cough. Secure "A
good nights rest by investing - cents
for bottle of Pan-Tina, the great REM
edy for coughs, colds and consumption.
Bottles of Pan-Tina sold at q. W. Ben
ford's drug store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
II Killed the Patient.

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 1.-The first pa
tient inoculated with anti-toNin, 10 cure
diphtheria, died to-day. The victim was
Jessie Hankey, a little girl residing at
Mt. Airy, this city. German Vice Consul
c. II. Meyer received some Of the diph
therine from Prof Behring, of Berlin,
and gave If To the German Hospital. The
child was inOculated on Tuesday by DIR.
FreSe and DIR. Woodward, and to-day
she died. Another patient has been
treated. balt has not vet recovered.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
Tie Bride is Entitled to all Wedding Pres
ents.

II is now decided, says Chicago dis
patch. that the wife is entitled TO own all
the wedding presents, intending the sus-
penders, collar buttons and neckties. pro-
vided she can prove she was the drawing
card at the marriage ceremony. This is
the latest victory for the end-of-the-cent-
ury woman.
This important ruling was made by
Justice Underwood. as he gazed solemnly
over pile of presents that completely
covered the bar OF justice and formed a
fortress between him and the two persons
who quarreled over the accommodations of
ten years.
1t was the case of Philip Anhalt vs..
Louisa Anhalt. The presents were valued
at Sl,000 and the woman got them all.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
Students Painted Green.

CHICAGO, ILL.,. Nov. 3-Hazing has
broken out at the University of Chicago.
Last night about - masked figures en-
tered therOom of two freshmen, w. B.
Walker and Frank Suite. bound them
hand and foot and carried them out.
They were stripped, and, after going
through some blood-curdling ceremonies,
were danbed with green paint from head
to foot. The hazing party concealed their
identity, and there is no clue Whatever.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chappcd hands. chilb!ains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction or money refunded. Price y
cents per box. For sale by J. y. Sny-
der, Somerset, Pa, or at q. w. Bral-
lier's. B,r.in, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
Cleverly B1ncoed for $50.

\ clever swindling trick was played
upon Frank Passian, who has not been
long i'm this country. He was walking on
Market street about o'clock and had
nearly reached Eighth street, when he
saw pocketbook upon the pavement.
As he stopped TO pick it mp a man grab
bed him by the coat-tails. Halves - he
exclaimed. The latter fellow actually
got so ont of the foreigner for share in
what turned out to be only pocketbook
placed there to fool him. The purse con-
tanned an old Confederate 500 bill, and
the sight of this led Passian To pay over
the genuine so, after which his FRIEND
escaped, An innocent man was subse-
quently arrested and released.-P.iiIddeI-
ptid Record.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
A Teacher Fatally Wounded.

CINcINSATTi. O., Nov. 3.-Teacher Miss
Kate Wilson demonstrating with l5-year-
old Harry Zeigler for quarreling with
another pupil at school yesterday. the
boy called her a vile name. and she start
ing toward him, he knocked her sense
less with piece Of stove wood. She *
at the point Of death and the boy has e.
capped.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
YOUR EYE
We want to catch 1t !

EVERY FARMER in Somerset County
who has cord OF Heml0ck Bark or a
Hide to dispose Of viii find that the coz
FLUENCE TANNERY Co., viii pay the
highest cash prices for the same. Write
for quotations to
WINSL0W :. COBB Il Co,
Confluence, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
Wilson's Big District.

VIM. l.. Wilson's congressional district
extends from the Pan Handle in the
northwest of West Virginia, along the
Pennsylvania and Maryland boundaries
eastward to Virginia, south TO Pocahon-
tas county and west to Webster, Upshur
and Harrison counties. Il contains Is
counties. Its extent is measured by 22j
miles from east to west and l25 miles
from north 10 south, and embraces an ex-
ceptionally rich mining district Its in
terests and industries are numerous and
varied. including agricultural. mineral
and industrial. 1t has vast forests of
spruce and hemlock for the CONVERSION of
which mills have been erected within the
past ten years. Coal mining is the lead
ing industry.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14

Excuse me, haven't you forgotten
something? said the waiter gentleman.
Beg pardon, but | think you have.
Yoa forgot TO kick about the salt
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14

Jones-So Smith gave you cigar?
Brownies, but / was i'm luck.
Neither of Us had a match.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
EASTERN STANDARD TINE.

For rates, maps, &c, go to Ticket Agent or
address ThOs. T. Watt. Z. A. ". D., 10 Fifth
Avenue. Pittsbury, Pa.
5. VI. Provost, J. r. Wood.
Genl Manager. Gen'l Pass Agt-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14

Making Others happy always makes
makes you happy; if you would he
happy, try it.
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DO you WANT
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
CATAR = II
SPECIAL NOTICE.

That | will sell, until further notice, the
following goods at the old prices, regarI-
less Of the advance Of 2Dc per gallon tax
by the government: "A. pure rye, :
years. 800 per gallon; Tippecanoe,
years. 80: Old Cabinet, years, $50 per
gallon; bridgeport and rhompson's pure
rye. ) wears, - - per gallon; Finch, Col
den Wedding. GihSOn'S, Robinson Co.,
bourbon, $50 per gallon; Hannisville.
Dougherjy. Monticello. L years. 500 per
gallon. California wines dry and sweet,
from 75c per gallon to Sl.J1; II distinct
brands; my own importation. Sherry
and Port wine from - - Ia $50 per gal
lon; also the finest Irish and Scotch
whiskies at lowest wholesale rates. Call
or send for special price list nj
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
DIRECTION
for using
Cream Balm

Apply "A particle q
the Balm well M
into the nOsirils
After a inpiH;.it
draw strong breatl
through the nos
Use three times
day,anermcaiSp pre-
frrrcsl. and bhiar
retiring.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-11-14
The Victim Of a Cruel Joke.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2-Saying that he
did not care to live afler the death of his
brother, Ia whom he was most devotedly
attached, George REIN, p years old, put
carbOlic acid in his beer and died in great
agony. The suicide was the result of
cruel practical joke yesterday afternoon.
by fellow rs yet unknown, who said
that his brother, John Reim's, legs had
near Gravesend, and that he would surely
die. John is alive and well, and ReiIns
old father is almost maniac over the
suicide of George.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-02-01
GREAT SENSATION IN PROCTOR.


PROCTOR, Jan. 25.-IIarry b., only son
of Mr.. and Mrs. II. f. Spencer, was stolen
last evening about 5:3O p m. as he was
leaving his fathers barn, situated a few
rods west OF the house, After being carried
a distance of three and II half miles he was
given his liberty. returning home at ,:2O p.
H. and tells the following story;
had finished the chores at the barn
about the usual time, $50 p. m. and Us the
wind was blowing gale ! made sure that
the doors and windows were securely fas-
tened before leaving / went out the front
door, fastened it, and had just turned round
to walk to the house when two men sprang
round the corner of the barn and seized me
by the arms | tried to holler but a hand
was Immediately placed over my mouth 50
tight | could hardly breathe. They then
carried me to the foot of the stairs leading
up To the town hail. where | was bound and
bliudfoldod They then carried me to the
hail. placed me on some sort of litter and
started did not know where until after GO
ing some ways / heard the whistle blow,
then knew ] was going south. After being
carried it seemed to me long ways fur
Their, they We're joined by a third man and
soon after placed me on the ground while
they held Il hurried conversation, the three
speaking in Il foreign tongue They kept
me in this position some little time then
one OF the three came to where lay, UNI
bound me, Immediately disappearing to the
| south. | soon saw was at
the crossing at what is called the double
roads. | was so frightened at first | did
not know which way To so, only wanted 10
go the opposite way from my captors, and
! in about half an hour later reached home.
MIR. Spencer can conceive no reason for the
kidnapping and no strange persons have
been seen about towns, but it was evidently
prcmcditatcd. as the plans We're well laid.
Had they planned to keep the boy, why did
they let him go SO soon, when their escape
was well Effected?
Officers have been looking into the cast
to-day, but nothing new was brought tC
| litrbt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-02-01

200 yards Of narrow edging,
worth ) cents. For this sale
cents per yard.
1000 yards Of narrow edging,
including nearly 100 different
patterns, worth from 7 to 10 cents
per I'd. For this sale 5 cents per
yard.
500 yards Of wider cdging, in
cluCing nearly 100 pat ems,
worth IS to II cents. For this
ale 10 cents per yard.
ESQ yards of edging from two
to four inches wide, worth 70 to
IS cents per yard. For this sale
IS cents per yard.
$50 yards of skirtirg cdging in
great variety OF patte MS some
OF them being eleven inches
wide, at IS cents per yard,
y Lover embroidery, SIS, IS,
and SO cents Per yard.
e7-inch hemstitched bouncing,
30 cents per yard
45-1nch helnstitchei bouncing,
6oc, csc. and SI.25.
Matched patterns in smbroide.
ry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-02-01
NOT Trace ofHis Whereabouts.

ST ALBANs, Jan. 24,-To-day's Messen
ger says: Arthur Fisher, young man,
min law of w. II. Rugg, and residing on
the road to Fairfield in the locality known as
St. Adams hill, drove TO town Tuesday
morning and put up his team at the Brown
stables and then mysteriously disappeared.
His horse was found later at the Brown
stables where it had stood unfcd and UNI
cared for since Tuesday morning, but no
trace of the missing Mr., Fisher can be found.
Sheriff Kelley and his deputies have been
busy to-day endeavoring to locate the man,
or ut least to learn something about his
movements after he parted from his hired
man ON Tuesday forenoon.
IL was learned this afternoon that Fisher
went from ST Adams to Swanton yesterday
and there bought ticket for Montreal and,
il is supposed, took the early train for that
city this morning
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-02-01
MERRY MASONS AT BRANDON.


BRANDON, Jan. 24.-Thc l9tl annual
meeting of the Western Vermont Masonic
union was held here this evening This an
nual event has become a feature in the State.
as by it, means Il large part of the youth
and beauty of the old Green Mountain State
is drawn together to mingie in social inter
course and TO indulge in that ever popular
source of entertainment, the dance
Not only are the young people attracted,
but many of our foremost men take advan-
tage of this opportunity for brief relaxa
rion from business affairs and participation
in the enjoyment of the occasion
Last year the meeting was held at Orwell
and was well ATTENDED, the members voting
it an entire success Tonight Brandon out
did itself Taking everything into consider
alton, the meeting was the most successful
that the association ever held
This morning the crowd began to arrive
and by evening the Hotel Brandon was
filled 10y as merry and Il, select n party as
was ever gathered under one roof. Every
one seemed happy. perfect harmony reigned
and hearty hand clasps and cordial greeting
could he seen and heard everywhere
At $50 p. III. the business meeting
was held, The reports of the
several committees were heard and
Fair Haven was chosen as the next place
of meeting The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President, Ira
II. Allen of Fair Haven; vicc-presiden' 5,
W. II. Lane, ir., of Burlington, A. G..
Stone of Wallingford, q. \. Bruce of Ben
nington, T. Neville of NorgenncS. executive
committee, G.. X. Allen, W. V. Roberts, f.
l.. Bates, f. ID. Thayer, z. F. Chapman, j.
b. Henderson; corresponding secretary, G..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-02-01
sizes, "a. 36 SO. and 10 inches, Bust Mea-

J09-HOLROND WAIST.

sure.
Made in black figured lace, or in a coarse
mcshcd net with bright or light colorcd
baby ribbon run in to form stripes this
makes drcssy waist for evening wear:
and the design being simplicity itself-a
blouse with becoming fullness over "A fitted
lining. the same back and front-it is quite
as desirable for the least expensive mater
ials including washable goods. 1t is an
excellent model for waist of soft silk to
wear with different skirts; and if prefer
able 'drapcd' colar-that is one with
the outside cut bias, from one to two inches
deeper than the plain standing collar, and
then caught up i'll soft irregular folds to the
depth of the plain collar--can be substituted
for.the plated frill and Il belt to match
from three to four inches deep, and finished
with IL rosettc in front, can be used in place
of the plain one. The lining is fitted with
darts and has the usual number of seams,
and is a perfect pattern for a plain waist
Half of the pattern is given III ten pieces
Front. side gore side form, and back of lin
ing outer front and back pieces, collar.
aud three pieces of the sleeve. Gather tho
outer front and back pieces top and bottom,
forward and back of the holes in each, re
| spectively. Gather the puff for the sleeve
| at the top, between the holes and at the
bottom and place the lower edge to the
row of holes across the sleeve.
| Cut the fronts with their front edges
placed lcgthwse on the goods, and the side
cores side forms, and back pieces length
wise, with their lower edges placed exact
y crosswise on the goods. Lay the back
edge of the outer back piece to a lengthwise
fold Of the goods Cut the sleeves so that
the parts below the elbows be bias and the
puGs, either lengthwise or exactly bias,
Before cutting the goods, be careful to read
CORRECTIONS for Cutting, printed on the
envelope
"a and 36 inches bust measure will re-
quire four yards of goods twenty four
inches wide.
81 and 40 inches bust measure will require
four yards and a half of goods twenty
| inches wide.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-02-01
Night


100 gowns, full length and
size made from good cotton,
trimmed with feather Stitch
braid, worth IS cents, for this
sale 50 cents each.
50 gowns made from the best
cotton, with yoke containing
rows Of Insertion, worth S. cts.
For this sale. % cents each.
Grand values in fine gowns,
beautifully trimmed, So. 50 each.
Others at sc, SI.25, Sis sa,oo
and 81. 3.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-02-01
Chen7ise.

\ good article made from good
cotton edged with Dorchon Lace,
worth IS cents For this sale %
cents
Extra fine chemise trimmed
with Hamburg and Lace, 50
ana so cents each.
Good va us in ladies' drawers
at 5, 20 and 50 cents per pair