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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03
Autumn Arbor Day.

DIR. Scheffer, Superintendent Of Public
Instruction, has issued a proclamation in
which he designates Friday, October 18th,
as autumn Arbor Day. Among other
things he says: 1.-THE custom of planting
trees is mark of civilization. Moreover.
the fearful ravages of recent forest fires
show the necessity for more intelligent
care of the timbered lands of America
and for a wider dissemination of the first
principles of forestry. Numerous and
cogent are the reasons for the celebration
of Arbor Day in all the public schools.
And since very many of the rural schools
close before the two days appointed as
Arbor days in the spring of the year, it is
wise to perpetuate the custom of celebrst-
ing an Arbor Day in the fall.
DIR. Sch;effer urges teachers and super
intendents to adopt a suitable program OF
exercises, including the planting of one
or more trees. He adds: "Among other
things let attention be drawn to the fact il
is best to plant native trees. our young
people should know, for instance, that it
is better To plant the elm i'm damp soil,
the white oak and the sugar maple in
richer. drier soil, than it is to plant the
too short-lived horse chestnut or the sill
YER maple, which is too weak for its eilor-
nous size. Even when tree planting is
impossible, the observance of the day
need not he omitted. The cultivation OF
flowers, the care of trees and of other
f.af,tl E.r ~ hn trt1..-
ton of noxiouS insects and the preserva-
tion of the feathored friends of the far
mor, the wonderful laws governing the
growth and fruotificatiOn of maize and
other cereals-:hese and q host of Other
topics can be utilized in preparing So
ries of afternoon exercises that shall be
both interesting and profitable"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

THE political pot is boiling over in
New York and Senator Hill is likely to
have his fingers badly scalded. The
self-respecting Democrats and the
Cleveland cuckoOs are in open revolt,
and an organization is contemplated
looking to the placing of third State
ticket in the field with the avowed OBJ
iect of defeating the self-nominated
candidate for Governor. Latest advie-
e. also affirm that Judge GaynOr will
decline the nomination thrust upon
him and refuse TO be a candidate.
The placing of an independent DEM
ocratic ticket in the field means the
certain defeat of David B. Hill and his
associates on the regular ticket and the
election of the Republican ticket by an
emphatic majority. Whether the in
dependent Democrats run a ticket or
not, it is positively certain that they
will not support Hill for Governor, but
will use every means in their power to
obtain his defeat.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03


WHEN young Baxter Tompkins rush
ed into the house one morning and in
formed his mother that he had just
placed eighty-seven eggs under a set
ting hen in the chicken house, the old
lady exclaimed in amazement 'Why,
Baxter, dear, she can never cover so
many eggs "a all that" . know il"
replied the boy, 'but | just wanted to
see the old fool spread herself" 1t
looks now as though il may have been
the same Juvenile curiosity that
prompted several eminent reformers to
set the poor old Democracy on nest
containing the Sugar Trust, the Whis-
ky Trust, the Standard Oil Trust and a
vast array of conflicting interests and
ambitions. They probably knew that
she could never cover them all, but just
wanted to see the lean old fowl spread
herself-N. y Tribune.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03
Charged with Embezrlement $50. 900.

Captain Henry w. Howgate, a fugitive
from Washington, y. c., since the winter
of ISL. was arrested in New York on
Thursday, charged with embezzlement
and foFgeFies aggregating Ss'y9Q00.
Though the United States officers have
been hunting all over the United States
for him, he has been living quietly there
i'm New York city as a dealer in second
hand books. He had cards printed bear
ing the name of Harry Williams and
by that name he has been known to the
book trade of that and other cities.
The arrest of Captain Howgate, after
more than twelve years of successful con-
eealment, furnishes a most romantic
chapter in a story altogether remarkable.
Ii was away back i'm 1881 that Howgate,
fhen disbursing officer of the Weather
Bureau, who had been cutting apretty
broad swath in Washington, was found
10 be defaulter. He was arrested but
made his escape. in company with wo-
man who was not his wife.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

Ina brief speech made by Mr. Sing
erly on Saturday evening, when he was
officially notified Of his nomination as
the Democratic candidate for Cover
nor, he remarked: "Ths people can
take care of Themselves They can,
Mr.. Singerly, and they will. The re
turns on the night of the coming elec-
ton will satisfy the most obtuse voter
OF that fact. The Democratic ticket OF
which you are the head Will be buried
under such an avalanche of votes as
was never before piled up in Pennsyl-
vania.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

PROFESSOR SH.EFFER, Superintend-
ent of Public Instruction, has fixed
October 10th as a day To be observed
by the public schools in the planting
of trees Those who plant trees are
public benefaetors, and we trust that
every teacher in the county will see TO
ii that this duty TO future generations
Is observed by the school he or she con-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03
A Blow at Santa Claus.

LERANos, Pa, Sep. 2s-The United
Brethren COnferepce to-day struck blow
at the old Christmas friend of children all
over the world A resolution was intro
duced by Rev. j. II. Johnson prohibiting
wherever introduced in the church, the
traditional character of Santa Clans a,
Christmas festivals. The resolution was
agreed 10 unanimously.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03
Surprised the Undertaken.

WHEELING, W. Va, Sept. IA Balti-
more and Ohio train, when approaching
Messerly, yesterday, struck carve and
was thrown OF the platform on which he
was standing and went over an elnbank:
men;. He was picked up unconscious.
y doctor pronounced him dead and his
supposed remains were turned over tn an
undertaken for shipment home. While
the undertaken was preparing the corpse.
Messerly opened his eyes, saw what was
going on, and after proving himself still
alive, was taken home. He will recover.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03
One Deadlock Broken.

TYRONE, Pa, Sept. 2s.-The deadlock
in the Judicial conference of the Forty
ninth district, comprising Centre and
Huntingdon counties, which has existed
during almost continuous sessions since
August 30, was broken to-day on tine sd
ballot by John Il, Love, Of Bellefonte,
being nominated. The deadlock was
broken by X. Allen Lowell, the Hunting
don county candidate Withdrawing in
favor of Mr.. Love in the interest of party
harmony.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

WHEN "the income tax" was levied
by Republicans as necessity Of war ii
was denounced by Democrats from ev-i
cry quarter as San inquisitorial tax and
unconstitutional while everywhere
the internal revenue system was spo-
ken of as '.the internal revenue tax"
OF course party or a man has the
right 10 reverse his opinions, but il
seems little odd that in time of pro-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

IT Is now confidently asserted by
those who have the best opportunities
of knowing, that out of the thirty
Congressman from this State to be
elected next month, twenty-seven will
lie Republicans. ''Dinna We hear the
pibroch ~
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03
Hill Named for Governor.

The New York Democratic convention
"Wednesday was stampeded by friends OF
Senator Hill and all other candidates for
the governorship We're crowded aside
John Boyd Thacher had been agreed
upon at a conference Of the party leaders
as the slate candidate to head the ticket.
The party platform had been presented
and adopted. Galen X. Hit, of Albany,
had presented the name of Mr.. Thacher.
Then the storm broke. Senator Hill,
with gavel i'm hand, had ordered the roll
to he called and breathed a sigh of relief,
evidently believing the crisis had passed.
But man from Allegheny county, who
had never been known in the councils of
the party, amid intense silence said "The
united delegation of Allegheny county
desire TO place i'm nomination for govern
or their first and only choice, David Ben
net Hill.- Then occurred one of the
widest scenes that could be imagined.
Delegates jumped upon the chairs, spec
tafors crowded into the aisles, hats were
thrown upward, canes and ribbons way
ed wildly and men yelled themselves
hoarse in cheer after cheer. Senator Hill
grew pale, but pounded vigorously with
the gavei AMI cried for order. Bourke
Cochran, John II. Fellows, Mayor Gilroy,
Thos. +. Grady and other leaders jumped
upon the tables and urged on the applause.
Finally the audience ceased its applause
enough 10 allow Senator Hill TO be heard,
and in a husky voice he said: II am
grateful to the Democracy of the Empire
, State for their courtesy and kindness and
support in the past, but must say to you
that l cannot be your candidate again for
governor" The roll call by counties
then was ordered and each delegation in
turn voted for Senator Hill. AT the end
of the call the clerk announced the entire
vote for Hill and declared him the nomi-
nee ofthe party. Daniel Lockwood was
nominated for lieutenant governor and
Judge Gaynor for the Court of Appeals.
HILL FEELS GRATEFUL.
On returning to Albany from the Sara
/ toga convention Senator Hill was sere-
naded at his hotel, and said: "For this
gracious reception and the compliment of
this serenade, tender you my sincere
thanks This demonstration is part of
unexpected events for a day, which to me
! has been one of mingled surprise and en-
! barrassment. The action of the Demo
cratic convention, which is the occasion
of this assemblage, and which was as un-
forseen by you as by myself imposes re-
! sponsibilities and obligations of which /
cannot speak tonight. Unwilling as
was to receive the honor which the con-
vention, in spite of my protest, has sought
to confer upon me, l am deeply touched
by the unusual manifestation of conf
dence and esteem which accompanied
the action of the convention, and tonight
! can only express, in feeble language, a
small part of the gratitude which | feel
toward the Democracy of New York"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

THE hay crop of the United States in
ls9S was %, 76G,OO0 tons, and its value
was 500, ,ss2, Sd This year our esteein-
ed tariff reformers have invited our
Canadian brethren to jump i'm and
share the profits with American farm
crs and they will DO il.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

4 CUCKOO organ says that "the Re
pubiieans of Wess Virginia will try 20
defeat Congressman Wilson this year
by a wholesale purchase Of votes"
The district represented by Wilson, IL
the vote i east and honestly counted,
i Republican, Mr.. Wilson carried the
district in lss2 by 10 majority, in 1854
by ,534, in 1856 by 80. in 1855 by l05,
in 1880 10y 2,075, and in 1892 by l,0sl..
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03
Prof. Shortlidge Acquitted.

MEDIA, Pa, Sept. 21.-The trial o.
Prof. 5. C. Shortlidse for the murder of
his wife was concluded to-day, and the
jury returned verdict of not guilty, by
reason of insanity. The verdict was not
much of a surprise. and after it was an
nounced Prof. Shortlidge was congratu-
lated by. his friends who crowded around
him. lie was remanded to the Norris.
town -isyluns until cured or released by
death
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

GENERAL HASTINGS stumping tour
through the State resembles triumph
al march. He is met and listened To
10y enormous crowds wherever he goes,
and what is remarkable in strong Dem
oeratic counties the enthusiasm for him
appears to be the greatest
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

THE Southern Democrats are declar-
ing that the colored voters are coming
over TO their party in crowds. This is
ihe first symptom of preparation for
the coming election, and is paving the
way for a stuffed ballot box and false
count The Populist slump from the
Democratic ranks is TO be made good
10y counting the "Rigger vote" for the
candidates of that party.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

THE present condition of the Demo
cratic candidate for GoVernor-Colonel
Singerly-is reminiscent of the old
western story of the placard above the
musicians head in mining camp
dance hall: Don't shoot the fiddler
he is doing the best he can"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

HAD Henry Watterson the Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor of Penn
sylvania i'm his minds eye when he
talked about walking through a
slaughter house TO an open grave?n ~
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

THE farmers OF this county owe il To
themselves to take special care of the
Republican Senatorial and Legislative
ticket at the coming election. All
three Ct the candidates belong TO the
most intelligent portion of tillers of the
sail They are representative men of
the farming elass, aud their brethren
should take wholesome pride in pill
ing up big majority for them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

SOUTH CAROLINA Democrats have
INDUCED in the luxury of two State
Conventions, and the fight between the
two wings is far more bitter than any
fight in the South against Republicans.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

THE prosperity of the people depends
upon the employment and the wages
Of labor. While the Democrats are
impudently claiming that renewed
prosperity is to be seen on all hands,
the wages of labor are daily decreasing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03
Arkansas Majority Against Liesass

LITTLE Rock, ARK, Sept. 2s.-The
complete retuans on the liquor license
question in tiae recent State election have
been certified TO by the Secretary OF state.
The vote stands: For LICENSE. fi,T2s 8
against license, 1885,; 4 majority against
the continuation OF liquor traffic of 1893.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

How the wicked Republicans are
laughing over the way Senator Hill
buncOed the Clevelandites in the New
York convention last week. Grover is
the under dog in the fight and has got
10 take his medicine.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

WHAT explanation have our Demo
cratic brethren to make of Cleveland
public charge that the recent legisla-
tion by their party was "the commun-
ism of pelf?r
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

For this falls sowing will furnish Dis
solved Pure ;. c. Bone at sl6 per ton.
Phosphates at SIS and $50 up to $50 per
ton for fine ground Bone Meal. Let me
have your orders early.
4. c. DAVIS,
Somerset, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

For over five years | have been suffering
with heart trouble and "A had case Of DrOpSy
We went to four OF the best doctors in the
county for relief, but all OF them said curc
was impossible. At times felt 81 had that |
was certain had to die. tainted away very
often, and my friends told me afterwards that
they thought every moment would be my last
And hereby affirm that had il not been for
splendid treatment received from DIR. SalIn
who has entirely cured me OF that great
trouble, ! would have been under the sod long
ago. SADIE l. Ro>S
Attested by her husband, Henry, L. Ross.
Leechburg. Pa, Armstrong Co
A Peculiar AgecfiO.s ef the Legs Cured bV Dr.
.NfT,,t
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

THE Democratic party just now
doesn't appear to know whether it is
afoOt or ahorseback All over the
country its nominees are declining and
taking 10 the woods.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

II you have not paid a State or Coun-
ty tax within two Years, do 80 by the
9Th of this month if you wish TO par
ticipate in the great victory that will
crown the Republican banners in No
Vemher
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

For the last 10 years our son had the most
peculiar affection Of both legs. They become
covered with scabs and scales. They oozed
out considerable secretion, and the disease
troubled him constantly, even interrupted his
sleep On account Of the terrible itching We
trieS tine beStdoctOrs In our county and near
by, without any results. 1. None N them mA,l.
the correct diagnosis, until We brought him 20
DR. Salm. who diagnosed the disease ns n
scrofulous affection, and a. "a result of his
treatment he has succeeded in making "A per
feet cure in the time he stated. We believe he
understands his business, and hence we do
not hesitate To recommend him To our citi-
Lens. FRED - Cook
Hyndmnn. Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

THERE are multiiudes of working
men who voted to elect Grover Cleve-
Land and the last Congress who are not
now boasting about it, and don't care
10 have the fact mentioned.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03
The Worlds Fair Rebuilt for the Pages Of

The Book of the Builders" one of the
ever issued is now being offered by the
Pittsburg 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, 1894-10-03

found peace aud no necessity what was
'.inquisitoriai and unconstitutional
shoald bccome pressing party de
mand.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

THERE are many thousands of DEM
ocrats preparing 10 exercise 1.-THE divine
right to bolt the free trade platform
and candidates of their party.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03
Ride a Bicycle.

Columbia, Reading Flyers, and FASH
ions. both ladies' and gentlemen's wheels
opened this week at James B. Holder
banm's Hardware Store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

The iron and glass and tin-plate
companies throughout the country are
notifying their men of a reduction in
their wages, owing 10 the reduction in
;he tariff
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03
Binder Twlne

for cash in 5o-b bales. We sell Sisal
Twine for cents and Manila for cents
per n. New twine Just received and
guaranteed.
JAMES r. HOIDFPRarrN
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

Spinal aud Brain Trouble Cared by .
lStla,. 4 WoadeFJai cise''

Our boy became suddenly affected W.
nal trouble. and il was tut short tlht
he had lost almost the eniire Use d ~
tf eol ne We hccolIi etVery hiiigt ''h,t 80 4
worried about hiIti, psIrticuEirit - ~ ~,
Sicians We consulted told u iiris ~
help for him. but Dr. Salm hiss asil-
wonderful piece Of work. for hf ':ii - I
his limbs as well as ever. and hr i, INV.
terrible disease by this wondtl liu, ~. ~
after Z Of our best doctors haI ,sv,d
'''s '''se "'0 '0"'''''0- N' ~ SHlesbar-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

We have the Democrats on the run.
Push them
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03
Musical Instruments.

yiolins, Mandolips, Guitars, Banjos
and other striEged Instruments al snyders
drag store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03
4 BIiNd Etye Made 10 Ses % DR.. S;ssi alaSjag
WondeIJtd Operation.

For over ten years have been badly crOSS-
eyed, DIR. Salm operated upon ME without
giving me chlOrOiOrn, nor causing pain or
loss OF blood. My eyes are stright once more
and the eye that heretofore was almost totally
blind, | can again see spiendidiy with.
MARY r IONG,
SpmQrSs.f
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03
COUNTY.

CONGRESS:
J. ID. Hicks, Blair County.
STATE SENATE:
ALLISON :. EDWARDS, Fulton county
ASSEMBLY:
VIM. Henry Miller. Quemahoning Twp
jeremiah Maurer, Stoyestown Borough
JURY COMMISSIONERS:
Samuel 7. Bowser, Milford Township
Poor DIRECTOR:
William Dull. Milford Township.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03
eaaee c.rcoI bg d. S.s

for some time ! have suffered from an
Looking cssncerOu> growth an the c.tSi-,
tors here prOnOuncVd 10 cancer. and 81
could not do me any good. br. ~dini -
Ell me In short order. without using ihr
or cluSticS. and only an insignificant =
all that j. left OF the hercfuiorr ugly am /
fui growth. EIIzABErH NCEIlt5 Z
.-......aH.sr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03
4 C5,,ld Not. Nor W-9uld / Hare HaH''-
Lire Much Longer ia ne Ph}ighti A'

kidney and inward trouble dlHtie-
tors treated me for inflammation 81 iie
sc. grew worse and worse. had ~ ?
every half hour to void urine. The N.-
most eNcrutiating. and | am certain !
not nor would Not wanted % have iiN,-
longer in the phiight was iu. Part-
as there did not seem a >p1t oE my boy
did not ache most terribly. Nv h"st
always in had condition. - cuuriu'',
! would call in Dr. S,ilnl, Of "hntl
heard 81 much. lie diagnosed my -
being a re>ult of kidney. stomach anu -. T.
trouble. ! had not taken his ultdN.
week before felt the benefit, and to-,A-'
"A course of treatment | can de- my uS- uS
about. MrS. e.. YISSs5
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

Town Hotel
Johnstown Grand Cenf'l
Somerset sonnet Hose
Berlin McWade =.
Meyersdale Jones I"
Hyndman Commercial
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-10-03

Dates subject to change OF whicI
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-09-27
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