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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

len and worn in the service of Repuhli
can protection, and who have marked the
places where the deadly blight of treason
has blasted the connsels Of the brave in
their hour Of might.-catcliHgs Letter.
YET ALLOWS IT TO BECOME A LAW.
do not claim to be better than the
masses Of my party, nor do wish TO
avoid any responsibility which, on ae-
count OF the passage of this law, ought
to bear a. a member of the Democratic
organization. Neither viii | permit my
self % be separated from my party TO
such an extent as might he implied by
my vet, of tariff legislation, which,
though disappointing, i still chargeabie
To Dem ,crsltic effort.-CrtcAiRgs Letter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19
The New Officers.

Thomas G.. Lawler, the new comman-
der-in-ehief ofthe q. 4. r., is a lumber
merchant at Rockford, Ill There he re-
sides. He was born in Liverpool, Eng
land, but came to this country with his
parents when child. His parents locat-
ell at Rockford, and he received his edu-
cation in the public schools of that city.
He enlisted in Company T., Nineteenth
Illinois Volunteer Infantry, when only
IL years Of age, in June, 1861, and served
three years and three months in the army.
He was with his company and regiment
in every battle in which they were en-
gagged, and with the colors of his regi-
ment was the first man of his company
over the Confederate works at the battle
of Missionary Ridge, November Is, 1853.
He served as private, sergeant, and was
elected first lieutenant He commanded
his company for two months during the
Atlanta campaign; was elected captain
by the vote of his company, and his name
placed upon the roll of honor by order of
Mai. Gen. Rosecrans, commander of the
Army of the Cumberland.
II is interesting to note that Comman-
der Lawler, at first commander of the
first post ofthe world, that of Post of
Rockford, Ill, of which he has been COM
mander for 36 years, is now calledto COM
mand in the first place in the gift of the
national q. A. X. The original Post |
was that of Decatur, and the present
Rockford Post was Post I2i. Between
'6s and 20 all posts prior to l2i lapsed.
Rockford, however never missed meet
irg.
Albert p. Burchfeld, the new senior
vice commander, is well and favorably
known as one of the public-spirited citi-
zens of Pittsburg. lie is at the head OF
the Pittsburg Dry Goods Company form
erly Joseph Horne a Co.
Charles III. Shute, the junior vice COM
mander, was a member of the Eighth
New Hampshire Regiment, and served
with distinction. He is now resident of
New Orleans.
Rev. T. H. Haggerty is a st. Louisan,
and has been chaplain of Ransom Post
since its organization. He is president of
the National Association of Army and
Navy Chaplains, and is past chaplain OF
the Department of Missouri.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

THE Democratic State Convention
was re-convened at Harrisburg on
Tuesday Of last week for the purpose of
repairing its broken State ticket, caused
by the declination of Judge Bucher
and the death Of Mr.. Sloane. The
convention was the smallest ever held
by that party in the State; its action
was spiritless and melancholy, and the
victims selected for the November
slaughter, while reputable, are polite
ally insignificant men. Thomas Col
iins, of Centre, and Henry Meyer, of
Allegheny county, were nominated for
Congressmen-at-large and the National
and State administrations were en-
dorsed. The convention met simply
for the purpose of ''going through the
motions" and its results were received
10y the rank and file of the party as a
mere matter of course, and 10y the press
with little comment, a. something that
had to be done The Philadelphia
Times gives utterance TO the following
commentary, which entirely covers the
situation: " As neither nominee can
come within many thousands of election
and neither desired or sought the com
plimentary nomination, it might be
enough TO say that each in his different
way is creditabIe candidate and is en-
titled to the full vote of his party
throughout the State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19
No More American Wool.

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. l2.-The passage of
the tariff law has created a stampede
among sheep owners 70 market all their
sheep and raise no wool under the free
wool clause of the law. Every available
freight ear on the Union Pacific is now in
service bringing the sheep from Idaho,
Washington, Montana, Oregon and Wy
oming To the packing houses here. The
Union Pacific was compelled to borrow a
large number of ears from the Northwest
ern and sent them TO Idaho TO he filled
with sheen.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

THE Democratic howl against trusts
is the gauziest sham of the day. That
party in Congress, by a nearly unani-
mous vote in both houses, gave the
trusts all they asked for. They enacted
n law which, if not repealed, will put n
hundred million dollars into the pock-
cts of the gentlemen composing the
whisky and sugar trusts before the end
of the Cleveland Administration, and
this law was sanctioned by our conse-
Grated President.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

Senator Butler has been knocked out at
the white primaries few weeks since
there is a wide breach in the Democrat
ie party of that State, which will prob
ably result in substituting popular gov
ernment for ring rule. Both factions
are nov struggling to secure the negro
vote, which will lead TO measurably
free ballot and fair count.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

GENERAL HASTINGS opened his
campaign on Monday and expects TO
speak i'm forty counties before election
day. He Is intent upon beating Grows :
big majority of 10000, and he will do
it. Pennsylvania can and will give
him 200,000 if her Republicans only
half try. Let the " Frosty Sons of
Thunder" grid up their loins, prepared
TO do their full share of the work.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19
Four Couples Eloped.

MARATHON, o., Sept. l3-Four couples
from near here eloped last night. They
were William Smith and Ann Applegate,
Howard Reddick and Louise Malott,
Harry Reddick and Myrtle Hancock,
and James Applegate and Tempa Me-
Feeter. They took four horses, two
spring wagons and a camping outfit. The
horses, wagons, harness, horse blankets.
wagon covers, etc, We're missing this
morning from different farms and were
supposed TO be stolen. Ann Applegate is
the only one of the females who is of age.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19
Telephone in Church.

supporters of the telephonic system in
birmingham, England, can now be placed
in communication with Christ Church in
that city, and practically take part in the
services. The telephone wires run straight
other end of the system can her the toll
ing of the bell, the prayers, the response,
the singing and the sermon. Even casual
coughing among the congregation can he
distinguished. There are many classes of
persons on whom this new departure con-
fers great boon. The sick and bedrid-
den, who have long been prevented from
attending any place of worship, can now
be present, if not i'm flesh, in the hearing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19
Her Speach Restored.

A bolt of lightning, which.struck John
Zelinka's house. Long Island, restored a.
If by miracle the hearing and voice oi
Mary Fisher, IL years old, who had been
deaf and dumb over eight years.
The bolt went through two-foot brick
wall into the dining room, where Mr.
Zelinka, Mrs. Fisher and her little girl
were discussing the storm. II passed be.
tween Mrs. Fisher and Mary. The two
sat motionless several seconds, when the
little girl got up, and pointing her finger
to her ear, said:
Mamma heard that. Let's go
home"
This is the first time, it is said, that she
has spoken since an attack of scarlet fe-
yer leit her dumb and speechless.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

II all the Republican votes that were
cast i'm Maine had been counted the
Republican majority would have been
5000. As il was 5000 ballots were
wrongfully marked and of course were
not counted. Even an ex-United
States Senator and an Ex-Governor
placed the wrong marks on their bal
lots. This same error is of frequent oe-
eurrence in this State and many votes
are lost thereby. We trust the coming
Legislature will remedy this abuse, for
abuse il is. That voter should be
disfranchised i'm this way Is an outrage.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

SINCE the Louisiana sugar growers
have kicked against the sugar trust 80
bountifully provided for in the new
tariff bill and announced their inten-
tion of voting with the Republicans,
the old scaFecrow of "nigger suprema
cy' has again been exhumed and is
doing duty in the Democratic Journals
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19
Wild Runaway at a Funeral.

IRoNTON, O., Sept l5.-Fifteen persons
were injured in frightful runaway OF
four teams in a procession returning from
the burial of Alexander McBane's child
yesterday. Miss McBane, in one of the
carriages, raised an umbrella, which
scared the team following. The fright
ened horses dashed into the carriage in
team to run off. Both teams dashed into
two carriages ahead of them, causing the
horses 10 run away, and all four teams
started down a steep hill, with the disas-
trous results already stated.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19
Cars Brain Affected.

The startling report has come from
ST. Petersburg tina: the Car is afflicted
with cerebral trouble; that this arises
from serious ailment of the kidneys,
and that his symptoms are 80 alarming
that prayers for his recovery have been
ordered twice at Court.
The Rusaian Emperor. as an outgrowth
of the cerebral ailment. suffers from
mental depression, and his condition of
mind and body is reported To be such as
to cause the gravest anxiety at ST. Peters
burg.
When Alexander went to Bjeloyess
recently he was carried ON a bed the
whole journey. He became fatigued
after the shortest period of effort. II is
said, however, that he has been much
benefited by his stay i'm the desert.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

OUR Democratic eompeers are with
one accord claiming a wonderful in
crease of business and an immense re-
sumption of manufacturing since the
passage of the new tariff. With the
same accord they neglect TO mention
the fact that wages are being reduced
from ten TO thirty per cent. in almost
every branch of industry.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

AFTER manipulating the new tariff
bill SO as to give the sugar trust a clear
gain of S60,0O0,Oo0 the Democrats are
now bowling for free sugar. If any
one Is 81 idiotic as to swallow this pre-
text after a nearly solid Democratic
vote in Congress for the sugar schedule
he ought to continue voting the Demo-
cratic ticket, with the belief that he is
still supporting Andrew jackson.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

WITH one simultaneous whine the
Democratic pres complain that Repub-
licans are keeping up the tariff agita-
ti0n. Didn't Cleveland say that he
would? And ~. T, there three pop-gun
bills now pending in the Senate which
were passed 10y the House just previous
To adjournment
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19
Johnstown Flood Suits End.

JoHNsTowN, Pa, Sept. A-An organi-
zation OF business men to prosecute the
South Fork Fishing Club 10 recover
damages caused by the flood of May 81,
lsss. was disbanded to-day having receiv-
ed an opinion that they could not recover.
4 large fund ON hand was turned over to
the hospital, and all proposed suits will
Oe abandoned.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

WHEN the workingnan's wife goes
10 her grocer and gets sixteen instead
of twenty bounds of sugar for her nus
hands hard-earned dollar, she has re-
alizing sense of the newly amended
tariff law and keen appreciation of
Democratic love for the poor man.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

WHEN the bill of ''perfdy and dis
honor" reached the President he SIM
ply laid down on his belly and let il
become law. His much-vaunted
''back-bonen turned out to be nothing
but gristle that can be twisted into any
Cbat.a
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

THE Pennsylvania Democratic Con-
vention resembled an assemblage of
wet hens, and after cackling little
over the new Tariff dispersed TO their
several roosts, as discontented and
hopeless a convocation as the State has
witnessed in long period. The gath
ering was a mere matter of form, To he
followed by no political consequences
except defeat, to which the party there
seems in a dismal way resigned, as the
widow was To the loss of her husband,
because she was obliged TO be.-N y.
Tribune.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

SAID the President i'm his Catching-
letter: - ] take my place with the rank
and file of the Democratic party" He
did, and he got most beautifully
thrashed with the rank and file i'm Yer
mont and Maine.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

WHAT has become of that foreign
market which our farmers were prom
iSed under the Cleveland -WilsonIG Gor-
man tariff bill? Wheat is now selling
for A. cents Per bushel at home, and no
foreign market i'm sight
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

DEMOCRATIC statesmen in this dis
trict are not anxious TO commit suicide
by seeking a Congressional nominal
tion. Some nobody will be selected as
the victim.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

THE decent people of the country,
without distinction of party, will re-
joice in the defeat of the nasty and
nOisome Breckenridge of Kentucky.
To the good women of the district the
Niafnrr L dine
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19
Ths Worlds Fair Rebuilt for the Pages of
HisforY

The Book of the Builders" one of the
most artistic and magnificent publications
ever issued is now being offered by the
Piftsburg Dispatch to its readers. II is
beyond question the greatest offer ever
made by newspaper. See the Dispatch
for full information.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

SOUTH CAROLINA has been dominat-
ed for long time by an oligarchy COM
posed OF Democratic leaders who have,
by terrorism and manipulating the bal
lot box, continued TO hold her i'm abso-
Lutte political subjection. Now that
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

THE four Democrats i'm the Vermont
Legislature will be rather lonesome,
but they can feel "a select as New
Gork's 400.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

VERMONT and Maine started the Re
publican tidal wave. Just listen for its
roar when il breaks on the shore in
November next.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

BRECKINRIDGE sought a vindication
at the hands of his constituents. Well,
he got il, ''in a horn"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

THE song of the Democratic cuckoo
is still heard in the land, but its notes
are very much changed since the Yer
mont and Maine elections.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19
ASSEMBLY:

PATTY perfidy and party dishono
led to party overthrow in Vermont and
Maine.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19
Binder TwIne

for cash in Sob bales. We sell Sisal
Twine for cents and Manila for cents
per n. New twine just received and
guaranteed.
JAMES Il. HoLDERBAUM.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.

Estate of Samuel Cable, late of Conema ugh
township, Somerset county, deed.
Letters testamentary on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned by
the proper authority, notice l. hereby given 10
all persons indebted TO said estate To make
Immediate payment, and those bay ing claims
against the same To present them duly au-
thenticated for settlement. on saturday, Sept
I'd 1881 at the bate residence of decd, In Com
emaugh township.
ELIZABETH CABLE
Executrfx.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

Estate Of Mary Rhodes, late Of Lincoln town
ship, Somerset county, Pa, decd.
Letters administration having been grant.
ed by the proper authority, To the undersign.
cd, notice Is hereby given To all persons in.
debted 10 said estate To make immediate pay
flenf, and those having claims against said
estate will present them duly authenticated
for settlement, ON Saturday, Oct. 9th, A. D.,
lsli, at the residence of the Administrator in
said township.
JOSEPH r. RHODES,
FRED W. Biesecker, Administrator.
Attorney
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of John G. Gumbcrt, deceased
Letters of administration having been grant,
ed by the proper authority, To the undersign-
ed, notice il hereby given To all persons In
debted Ia said estate to make immediate pay
ment- and those having claims against said
estate viii present them duly authenticated
for settlement. on saturday, Oct, 18TH 1871, at
the late residence OF decd, In Somerset town
ship.
JOHN III. GUMBERT
JONATHAN GUMBE.RT.
Administrators
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19
On Deck This Week.

4 large line of Fishing Tackle now on
sale at JAS. B. HoLDERBAUM.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19
Monday, Sept. 24th, 1894.
A DMINISTRATOR's NOTICE.

Estate of William /. Anstcad, late of Cone
maugh township deed.
Letters administration having been grant
ed by the proper authority, TO the undersign-
ed. notice j. hereby given Ia all persons in
debfed To said estate to make immediate pay
ment, and those having claims against said
estate Will present them duly authenticated
for settlement, ON Thursday, October llth.
1881, AT late Residence OF deceased in Cone
maugh township.
MARY ]. ANSTEAD.
Administrators
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19
COUNTY.

CONGRESS:
J. ID. Hicks, Blair County.
STATE SENATE:
y. B. Critchfield. Jenner Township.
Subject 10 the Decision Of the District Confer
ence.
ASSEMBLY.
VIM. Henry Miller, Quemahoning Twp
jeremiah Maurer, Stoyes;own Borough.
JURY COMMISSIONER:
Samuel J. Bowser, Milford Township.
Poor DIRECTOR:
William Dali. Milford Township.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-09-19

EDWARD scuLL, Editor and Proprietor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-10
A nfericau Cowboy ball.

One night the patron gave q ball. The
vaQueros all came with their girls, and a
string band rendered music with very
dancy swing. sat in n corner and observed
the man who wears the big hat and who
throws the rawhide as he cavorted about
with his girl, and the way theydug up the
dust out Of the dirt OF the floor soon put
me TO coughing. "Cand.les shed their soft
luster--and tallow" down the backs Of our
necks, and the band scraped and thrummed
away In most serious manner.
Tom Bailey, the foreman, came round to
me, his eyes dancing and his shock Of hair
standing up like n Circassian beauty's. and
pointing, lie said. "Thar's woman who's
prettier than speckled pup; put your
twine on her" Then, rs master Of cerc-
monies, he Strengthened up and sang out
over the fiddlcs and noise, Dance thar, you
fellcrs, or you'll git the gout."
In an adjoining room there was very
heavy Jug OF strong water, and thither the
men repaired TO pick up, so that as the
night wore ON their brains began to whirl
after their legs, and they whoopcd at times
In way 10 put ones nerves on edge. The
band scraped the harder and the dance
waxed fast, the spurs clinked. and bang.
bang went the winchester rifles i'm the patio.
while the chorus. viva cl Patron" rang
around tho room-the Ole Guard was in nc
.tion. -Harper's Bazar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-10
John Kcrnell as a uoodoo.

Mr. John Kernell. after performance in
Chicago one night, met very seedy look
ing man, who approached him and said,
while handing him piece Of paper, "I've
been waiting for three months to run
across you somewhere and present that"
Kernell looked mt the paper with some
curiosity. II proved 10 be a bill for $40
"Why," said John, IL don't owe you any
money. never saw you before.n
"Ob, but you're responsible for my los
ing that amount" replied the self declared
creditor. Last summer l was ut the
Sheepshead Bay races and had q good
thing-a 80 TO shot. was just going TO
put up IS when you came along You
looked so dismal thought you'd hoodoo
my bet, sure, so l put up only 81. The
horse won in spite Of your Jonah look, ani
I got $50. IL IL hadn't been for you, I'd
have put up the S. and won $3.50 Don't
you think you owe me the difference"
II think 1 owe you a slap In the face for
your nerve" said Kernell.
We'll, I'll tell you what I'll do" said the
seedy man; "pll compromise on n drink of
whisky. That's fair enough
John bought him the drink and made
him receipt the bill, which the comedian
shows as evidence Of the truth OF his story.
Buffalo Courier
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-10
TELEGRAPHIC BREvlTIEs.

italian police arrested many anarchists.
Great Britain will strengthen her navy
to match the Franco Russian fleet.
The subscription fund for the relief of
The unemployed Of Boston amounts to
$40, ,525.
The United States cruiser San Fran
cisco has sailed from Bahia for Rio de
Janeiro.
A man 66 years of age was arrested on
charge of stealing 1880 worth of diamonds
at West Warren, Mass.
All hope Of finding Captain Wilson and
his men alive has been abandoned by the
Cape Colony authorities.
Isidore Straus and Colonel William l..
Brown were nominated for congress from
the l4th and 18th districts, New York.
Twenty men were killed, $50 were
wounded and %, 400, coo damage to prop
erty resulted from the recent riots at
Sicily.