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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10
Welded in a L.oa's Den


Bosrox, Mass, Nov. 4-Five thousand
people in the Geological Garden at .
o'clock tonight witnessed the most
unique and startling wedding on record
A handsome young couple were mar
ried in q den Of ferocious lions -Four
clergymen were in attendance to guard
against the possible contingency Of the
postponement Of the ceremony in case
the animals devoured one Of the rever-
end gentlemen. Arthur C. st. Andras-
sy, well known New York musician,
was the groom, and Miss Charlotte
wiberg. a beautiful twentyyear-Old
Boston girl. was the bride.
Although the spectators were wrought
up 10 the highest pitch of excitement
and the bride and groom were very ner-
vous at the deep, menacing rozrs Of the
beasts, which shook the great hall. the
event passed of happily and without ac-
cident.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
George Reader, Of Ohio. There has been
big sensation in religious circles here
over the wedding, and, as a result, Rev.
Mr.. TharstOn, who originally contracted
to officiate. backed out at the last mo-
ment, owing TO the objections raised by
his brother clergymen. He furnished a
substitute. however, ia the person of the
Ohio minister, and was himself on hand
in case Mr.. Reader backed out at the last
minute or was eaten up before he had
tied the knot It was a most remarkable G
spectacle
At 9 o'clock the wedding procession
entered, headed by a quartet of giant
lion tanners armed to the teeth. Percy
Cooper's boy choir followed, chanting q
professional. Then came the bride and
groom, attended by two pretty little
pages. The drop of a pin could be heard
and all held their breath as the clank oi
the grated door sounded aud the sremb-
ling couple entered the cage.
The trainer, with Weapons ready
watched the snarling beasts, Caesar and
Cleopatra, as they gazed with yawninl
jaws upon thefair bride.
In few moments it was all safely over
and the first couple ever married in {
lions den were pronounced man and
wife.
The couple had been engaged severa
months. The manager of the ZOO ad
vertised for couple who would be will
ing TO be married with lion and liones
to act in the capacity of best man anC
bridesmaid. The consideration Offered
was a handsome wedding present and al
elaborate ceremony.
st. Andrassy, who was in Boston Wis
iting his fiancee, saw the advertisement
and, being Of a romantic nature, the ide
appealed to him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10
Mr.. Bryan's valusbls Services.

Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
Mr.. Brysn's ability to make votes for
the other side was the occasion of much
comment a year ago. Where he spoke
the Republicans made gains when he was
the Presidential candidate. and the same
result has followed his speechmaking in
Ohio. In his tour through the Buckeye
State he delivered addresses in u coun-
ties, with results extremely gratifying to
his opponents.
The Ohio State Journal has taken the
trouble to tabulate the returns from those
counties and TO compare the result with
the vote of year ago. In six of the
counties there was an aggregate gain in
the Democratic pluralities OF LOB, and in
the remaining six counties there was an
aggregate gain in the Republican plural
ties of z,050, making a net gain for the
Republicans of S97.
If Mr.. Bryan's services can increase
Republican pluralities by 997 in u coun-
ties of Ohio, in the year after Presiden-
tisl election which was supposed to have
brought out the full Republican strength,
an Ohio man being the candidate for
President. Republicans must begin to re-
gard him as an efficient ally. 1t might
have paid the Republicans of New York
city to have kept NJ. Bryan talking there
all through the eampaiga.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10
A Ruinous system.

The ruinoas credit system is slowly bu t
surely giving way to the cash system.
The credit system is ruinous because it
breeds extravaganza, says contemporary.
Many persons will buy things on credit
which they cannot afford, aud when the
merchant asks for his money they have
not got it; should he presist, they become
offended and withdraw their patronage.
Who pays for the goods consumed or used
by deadhead customers? Does any one
realize how much they ask of a merchant
when they request him to credit them
months after months, and then make him
wait for his money until he is forced to
collect it by law or lose it altogether 4?
Verify, the credit system has fattened the
mercantile graveyard with many prom
ising business ventures.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

AN exchange wonders what it would
cost to buy annuities equal to the pres
ent allowance for all persons now en-
ioying Uncle Sans generosity in the
way Of pensions. The calculation has
never been made. The annual report
of the Commissioner of Pensions states
the total number of pensioners to be
976, ,000, an increase of 1886 over the
year previous Seven widows of Revo-
lutionary soldiers and nine daughters
of same are still on the rolls. The am
cunt of pensions disbursed during the
past fiscal year was nearly $4,000, 900.
The average annual value Of each PEN
sion was SlSS. Pennsylvania has over
one hundred thousand pensioners, re-
ceiving some twelve millions of dollars,
but Ohio takes precedence, getting three
millions more.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

TIE opponents of the Hon. Mark A.
Hanna, while admitting that the Re
publicans viii have a majority of the
legislature on joint ballot are still pro-
testing that Mr.. Hanna can not be
elected, claiming that four or five Re
publicans who have been elected to the
legislature are pledged to vote against
him in any contingency, and that his
faction will be large enough to send 10
the Senate Governor Bushnell or some
other Republican instead of the present
incumbent We believe little credit
can be given 10 these campaign echoes.
Mr.. Hanna's election was made one of
the leading issues Of the campaign.
The lines were drawn for and against
him. The Democratic plan nf attack
was 20 fight him personally at all
points. The fortunes Of war have IA
vored the Republican cause, and Mr..
Hanna stands to-day as the only Re
publican candidate for Senator in the
Ohio field. A combination of a small
faction with the Democratic minority
is out Of the question from RepubIi-
can point Of view, and it is doubtful
whether a Buckeye Republican could
be found who would accept the Office
under such conditions.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

JUDGE JACKSON, of the L. 5. Court,
has decided that Collectors of Internal
Revenue have no authority to remove
storekeepers and gaugers employed in
the Internal Revenue service. This
decision affects $4,000 employees Of the
Government, and if it is sustained by
the Supreme Court will bring cold
comfort TO the Republicans who think
that they are able to discharge the du-
ties as satisfactorily as the incumbents.
Judge jackson insists that the appoint
ment of man to a Federal position
under the civil service law gives him a
right in equity to the place which he is
not forced to surrender save for cause.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10
A NEW COON SONG.
The Latest Production Of Famous Writer
which Everybody Can Have Free.

The Latest Production Of a Famous Writer
Which Everybody Can Have Free.
''Do Your Honey Do'' is the title ofthe
latest musical composition of Theodore
A. Metz, the famous author of "a Hot
Time in the Old Town." The Philadel-
phia Sunday Press has secured the first
two hundred Thousand copies Of Metz's
new song and every reader of next Sun
day Press November l4) will receive a
copy free. 1t would be well to make no
mistake about getting next Sunday 5
Press with this piece Of music. Alter the
issue which has been secured by The
Sunday Press is exhausted, it will not be
possible TO secure "Do Your Honey
Do. for less than 40 cents, which will
be its regular price at the music stores.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10
Healthy Live Stock.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Nov. "a nesting
this afternoon at which it was decided to
station at points throughout the state in
spectors to see that no infected cattle are
admitted into the State Arrangements
will be made with United States inspec-
tors at different points without Penn'a
whereby they viii inspect cattle about
10 be shipped into the state and in case of
their being healthy will give certificates
to that effect which will carry the cattle
past the state inspectors The board also
decided TO erect at the veterinary depart
ment Of the University of Pennsylvania
a building for experiments in the diseases
of cattle.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10
Never" Said The Woman.
rom the Hamilton pemocrat.

From the Hamilton Democrat
Sandusky. o., is the home of woman
who would not show her limb to a jury
for 5000.
She brought suit against the city for So
900 damages, alleging that she fell on the
sidewalk and injured one of he. i:mbs
above and below the knee. She dressed
the injured member herself She is Miss
Marie Prevoncha. a professional nurse.
When she was plsceduPon the stand on
Thursday of last week the counsel for the
city raised point as to the character OF
the injury, and insisted that in order that
the jury could better judge of the facts
Miss Prevonchs, should exhibit her in
jured limb to the jury.
" "Neveris she fairly hissed. as she
pointed her finger at the City Prosecutor.
"The demand is monstrous ~
The Prosecutor insisted aud quoted
authorities, and there was long argu-
ment The Judge finally decided that it
would be indicate to enforce the de-
mand, and the case went to the jury,
which returned verdict for the city.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10


SOME of the ehurchmen seem dispos-
ed to make an assault on Santa Claus,
with the idea of driving that person
age out of his Christmas stronghold,
according to the Philadelphia Record.
They might as well try to abolish Mo
ses. .Why don't the spiritual gadgrinds
tackle some less tough and lusty, less
good and gracious, less delightful and
lovable offender agaiIt Z their cold,
hard matter-of fact philosophy?
Santa Claus is out of their reach.
He is safely intrenched in the unques-
iioning faith of childhood He won't
bulge. The ieonoclasts had better Sc
lect some less difficult undertaking. AS
long as babies are born into the world
Santa Claus will continue tc make his
Christmas pilgrimages.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10
Blaoksuaks in til. Organ.

MILFORD. DEL Nov. 4.-There was a
p2nic during the special services in
Shiloh Church last night, caused by a
big black snake that became eneoiled
aroun the pipes of the organ. When
the orglnist tried to play the instrument
would not respond. and the services
continued without music. Afterward
the congregation took the organ apart
and the snake jumped out. The cOlored
people fed in all directions, but the
preacher killed the snSke by blow on
the head with the collection plate.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10
Durrants Last Hope Gone.

Monday the United States Supreme
Court cut OFF the last hope OF saving VIII
liam Durrsnt from the galIows. He was
convicted and sentenced to oeath at
San Francisco for the murder of Blanche
Lamont whom he induced TO accompany
him into the belfry Of the church Of
which both were prominent members,
and afterwards mado an attempt to fix
the murder on the minister. The case
was one cf the most sensational in Grim
inal history.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

1t often happens that the doctor is out Of
town when most needed. The two-year-
old daughter off. Y. Sehenck, of Csddo,
Ind. Ter, was threatened with Group, he
writes: "My wife insisted that go for
the doctor at once; bat as he was out of
town, purchased bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, which relieved the
child Immediately" A bottle of that REM
edy in the mouse will often save the ex-
pense of doctors bill, besides the anx-
iety always OceasiOned by serious sick
ness. When it is given as soon as the
eroupy cough appears, it viii prevent the
attack. Thousands Of mothers always
keep it in their homes. The p aud so
cent bottles for sale by all druggists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10
Pupil. Kill Their Teacher.

SEDALIA, Mo-, Nov. 5--James Allen,
teacher in school at wheatland, Hick-
ory county, was beaten 10 death yesterday
by his pupils. Ar punishment for mis-
conduct Mr.. Allen kept several boys after
school was dismissed last night When
released the youths went away angry,
and later. as the school-m1ster was or his
way home. they w4ylaid him, pelting
him with stones and clubs. Mr.. Allen
was knocked down and his skull crush
ed. He did not regain consciousness and
died this morning. The youths have
been arrested.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10
Old Couple in Double cofan.

INDIANAPoLIs, Inl, N)y. 5.-Mrs.
Anelina Mendenhall died this morning
at her home. aged 81 years. Forty five
hours before, her husband. DR.. Elijah
Mendenhall, had passed away at the age
ofs2 years. The husband and the wife
were buried this afternoon in the same
coffin, made double width, at Crown
Hill Cemetery. They had been together
through Sc years of welded life. The
couple had four sons, among whom was
the late Rev. ]. w. Mendenhall, editor
of the Methodist Review, of New York.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10
school Directors oustsd.

LANCASTER, Pa, Nov. 6-Judge Bru-
baker to-day removed from Office the six
school directors of Colersin township.
They were petitioned TO build a school
house and refused to do so. An inspector
appointed by the Court made an invest
igation aud reported the school house pc
titioned for to be necessary. They still
refused TO build. and the Court has now
removed them from Office.
The majority of the voters of the town.
ship are opposed to new school-house,
and they will probably re-elect the de-
posed directors at the February election.
This is the only Democratic township in
the county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10
Robbers Also wrscksrs.

ALBUQUERQUE, y. NJ, Nov. Atlantic
and Pacific passenger train No. from
the west was stopped by men near Grants
station. 95 miles west Of this city, last
night. After flowing open the express
eompany's safe, the train was wrecked
and canght fire. the express, baggage and
smoking ears being destroyed. 1t is not
known how much booty was secured.
Toe robbers had boarded the train furth-
er west aud when near Grants one of
them got on the engine. and, covering the
engineer with a gun. ordered him to stop
the traiE. The coaches were cut of and
left. The rest OF the traia was taken out
q mile and half from the station.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

ACCORDING TO the law in New York,
which requires sworn statements of ex-
penses from political candidates, a ma
jority of those who run for Office. spend
very little nowadays. Yet, the econo-
my of cash does not appear TO be pro-
duced by a remarkable whiriwind of
political purity enveIoping the town.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10
rRY GpaIN-ol TRY GRAIN.o

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a
package ofGRAIN-o. the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The chill
dren may drink it without injury as well
as the adult. All who try it, like it.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown OF
Mocha on Java, but it is made from pure
grains, and the most delicate stomach re-
ceives it without distress. I the price OF
coffee. p cts. per package. Sold by all
grOeers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

The total vote is about 1900 less than
that for state treasurer in 1886, an nearly
450, 0,O00less than was cast in the presiden-
tisl election Of last year.
Beacon received s5,69s less votes than
were given for Haywood for state treas
urer in 1886 and Browns vote falls 1872
behind that cast for Meyers, the Demo-
cratic candidate in that year.
Swallows vote is nearly 100000 above
that given 20 Berry, the 1895 Prohibition
candidate. The vote for Berry was %, :
40.
MeKinley's plurality over Bryan last
year was S0l. .I75, in a total vote Of 1884,
S55; his clear majority over all candidates
was %, AS.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

SENATOR Foraker has set at rest all
doubts as TO where he stands in the
election of his colleague, Senator Han
ma, to succeed himself. He says: $50
long as we were fighting the common
enemy | gave all my time and strength
to the cause. supposed the election
of Republican Legislature meant the
election of Senator Hanna, and l still
think so.u
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10
Fougl. His Own Election.

John E. Reisert, Of Brooklyn. was NOM
mated for the Assembly on the Demo-
cratic ticket without his knowledge. and
he thought afterward that the persons
who congratulated him were joking.
When he learned the truth be was very
angry and put in his nights and days
canvassing against himself. bat ne was
elected all the same
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

A QUEER mixture Of politics and re-
Iigion was exhibited by a church choir
in New York, whose members struck
because the pastor advocated the cleo
ton Of Seth Low. Is it possible that
the reform cry of the future will be TO
take the churches out of politics?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

THE Democratic papers that have
been talking of landslide throughout
the country have suddenly dropped
the subject. Outside Of Tammany's
victory over a divided opposition the
Republicans more than hold their own.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

John F. Morgan, the triple murderer
at Ripley. w. Va, who was saved from
death at the hands of mob by the fa-
nous appeal Of Judge Blizzsrd, was SEN
tenced by that magistrate 10 be hanged
Dec. Il. The death sentence was passed
7s hours sfter he had committed the afro
oiOns crime.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

BUFFALO Nov. THE steamer Idaho,
freight carrier. foundered yesterday in
eight fathoms Of water of Long Point, on
Lake Erie. or the crew Of 2l, only two
were saved
Long Point jnts into the lake from the
Canadian shore. about 65 miles west of
Buffalo. and its vicinity has been the
scene of many disasters.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

THURSDAY, November ., will be
the day every good citizen should cele-
brate. Thanksgiving Day affords an
opportunity to everybody to go back
over the year and see how many things
we must be thankful for.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

A STATEMENT compiled from the Of
fetal records Of the Government shows
that during Cleveland's last term the
farmers of the country lost more than
a billion dollars year by decreased
consumption and decreased value OF
nroducts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10
stats,s Official Vote.

Official returns have beenreceived from
every county in the state. With COM
plete figures from the counties which
have:not yet completed the official count,
the full vote of the state treasurer and
auditor general is as follows:
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

THOSE New York papers probably
will keep right on inquiring of Mr..
Croker @where be got it." II is apps-
ret, however, that he didn't get il
where Nj. Platt did last Tuesday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

TIE greatest effort ever made by
mugwumps TO 60 it alone has settled
down into a majority Of $4,000 for a
Tammany Mayor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

THE political atmosphere has cleared
since the Isst issue OF the HERALD, and
States that last week were conceded to
the Democrats are found to have re-
mained steadfast and 10 have given
good Republican msjorities-
In Ohio Governor Bushnell, Rep,
has been reelected by 8 majority Of
., 900, while the Legislature is Repub-
lican Oh joint ballot by a majority of
five, insuring the return of Mark Han
IA to the United States Senate. The
Democrlts have instituted contests in
a number Of COUNTIES, but all admit
that Hanna will succeed himself.
In New York the Republicans have
maintained control of the Legislature
despite the big majority for Parker,
Dem, for Judge of the State Board Of
Appeals, 5000. The Tammany vic
tory in New York CITY is thorough and
complete. Randolph Gaggenheimer.
Tamniany candidate for President Of
the Council, has a majority Of no. 900.
He ran ahead Of the ticket, as Van
Wyck, for Mayor, had only 5000 plu-
rality. Elsewhere in this paper will be
found a statement of the patronage at
the disposal of Greater New York's
Mayor.
-
The Kansas Republicans made unex-
pected gains and secured control of sew
eral counties and judicial districts
which have been in the hands Of the
fusiorists for the past two years. Bar
Der county, the home of Jerry Simp-
son, reversed its vote and gave a big
Republican majority. The county had
hitherto been a Populist stronghold.
The Republicans elected nine cut of
thirteen district judges voted for.
The Free Silver Democrats carried
Kentucky by a majority of Is 600, and
elected two-thirds majority of the
Legislature. In view of the result the
Louisville Courier-Journal, GOld-Dem-
scrat, announces that it will hereafter
support the regular Democratic NOM
inees.
-
Complete returns from every district
in Maryland show that the Republicans
will have a majority on joint ballot in
the Legislature of not less than seven.
This means that Senator German is
beaten, and that Wellington will have
Republican colleague in the Senate,
the first time in history that both
Senators from Maryland have been
members of the Republican party. In
Baltimore the Republicans elected their
candidate for Mayor and a majority OF
the members of city councils.
Iowa continues in tie Republican
column by majority of 81 900 for L.
NJ. Shaw, candidate for Governor. The
remainder of the Republican ticket has
about the same majority. The Demo
crats made few gains in the Legisla'
ture, but that body is still Republican
by majority of IS on joint ballot.
The "Pops" seem to have carried
Colorado, eIecting a Judge of the Su
preme Court, but the contest is so clos
that the exact result will not be known
until the official count has been made
Nebraska sticks by the Boy Orator
and gives Populist majority of 20, 900
In Massachusetts, the Republicans
elected Governor Walcott by a major
ity of 5000, and an Overwhelming
majority OF the Legislature.
The New Jersey Legislature will hav'
a Republican majority of 81 on join
ballot. The next Senate will have L
Republicans to Z Democrats.
SOUTH Dakota has returned to the Re
publican ranks, electing six out of eigh
circuit judges.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

DEMOCRATS are beginning TO admit
that the elections Of 1897, as a vote of
censure against Republicans, were en-
inently unsatisfactory.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

THE Republicans have made gain
in the United States Senate by the elee-
tions of 1897. and that is where their
policies most need votes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

8 GOVERNOR ,BUsHNELL really ought
10 psy Mr.. Bryan's campaign expenses
in Ohio this fail.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

AND NOW those Democratic rOosters
are wondering why they erowed last
week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10
Notice.

am agent FOR the Palace Steam Laun-
dry, Johnstown- My laundry 10y Jimmie
Hartzell, will cali for laundry on Monday
and Tuesday of each week.
i n AZ ..-rr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-11-10

"After suffering from dyspepsia for
three years 1 decided TO try Burdock
Blood Bitters. Two bottles cured me en-
tirely." Mrs. G. C. White, Taberg,
Oneida County, New York.