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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13
Prison Doors 10 Omen.

The Board of Pardous on Thursday
recommended pardon for Thos. Camp
bell, who has served twenty-one years
and seven months in the Eastern peni-
ientiafy for killing Michael McNulty at
Carbondale, July 4, 1876 Campbell owes
his pardon TO John X. Wilson. Phila-
delphia reporter, who was sent by his
paper in 1896 10 report ON the condition Of
the inmates Of the penitentiary. lie Wis
tied over 100 cells, and was just about to
depart when he stopped opposite the cell
in which Campbell had been incarcerated
for over twenty years aud spoke with the
man, who looked at him through the
grating.
Campbell told his story with tears
streaming down his face. lie said he had
fired one shot at a friend while under he
influence OF drink, and had killed him.
They got into a dispute over George Wash
ington. Campbell said he was Scotch
man, and his friend, McNulty, vowed
that he WIS an Irishman. McNnlty got
angry and ordered Campbell away. lie
refused to go. and McNulty put his hand
on him to make him go. In fit of
drunken anger Campbell drew his re-
yolye and fired one shot at McNpliy.
Tie uId not know that he had hit McNuliy
until he was arrested the next morning.
Campbell said that be had been tried
twice, and at the last trial was sentenced
to death on the testimony of one witness.
a woman, who penured herself His SEN
tenee was commuted to life Imprisonment
by Governor HartraBft the day he was
about to mount the scaffOid.
Wilson's sympathies were aroused and
he told Campbell that be would either
prove that his sentence was just one OF
obtain his pardon. For sixteen months
Wilson worked on the case, and went
over the testimony Of the two trials of
twenty years ago. Tie found that Camp
bell had been convicted on the testimony
of Ann Foy, whose evidence at the coro-
ner's inquest and the trial differed mate
rally. Wilson prepared the case for the
Board of Pardons and personally argued
it. He showed that the judge who presi-
ded at Campbell's trials was OF the opin-
ion that the offense was murder of the
second degree, and that the maximum
penalty should have been twelve years
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13

Miss Marcia Martin Selman was or
dained TO the Uniyersalist ministry in
the Universalist church at Mechanic
Falls. Ne, on Jan. Z. Miss Selman has
been occupying the pulpit in this church
for six months. Her home is in Marble
head. Mass, where during several years
she was a successful teacher She at
tended Tufts college ard graduated with
honor. She preached short time IN the
west. Int came to Mechanic Falls. to
her irst charge. and has proved a great
help to the church and community.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13

The two-year-old son OF w. L. Fur
gason, of Bolton, Miss hal whooping
cough. "After several physicians had
prescribed tor him, without giving re-
lief" writes Mr.. Furgason, 81 persuad-
ed my wife to try a 81 cent bottle Of
Chamherlain's Cough Remedy. The
first dose had the desired effect, and in
orty-eight hours he was entirely FIRE.
from all cough. consider your rene
dy the best in the market, especially
for children and recommend it at all
times.n The . and so cents szes for
sale by all druggists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13
Bueklen's Arnica salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Seres, Teiter, Chapped Hands,
Chiiblains, corns, and all skin Erup.
tions. aud positively cnns Piles, or nc
psy reaIirs-i Il i. giarAuteess To give
perfect Satisfaction or money refunded.
Price > eeats per bsx- For sale at J
y. snyder's Drug Store S,mersei. Pa.
OF G. w. Bfallier's Drug Store, Bsr-
~. Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13

December Miss Aliens picture was Sc
lected by the art critic of lie Matin as
especially worthy of notice. Here is
what was said:
Zone sees among 200 works exhibited
at Rue de Chevreuse some modest. 9th
ers commonplace and without personal
character. Close by are others which
const .tute interesting attempts
Miss Jessie Allen exhibits views Of
Venice which she has brought back
from recent trip and which denote
that this young artist basmuch sincerity
in her work. In place of proceeding
like many painters well known, and
who have become familiar with the la
gunes and ducal palaces, Miss Jessie
Allen has closely studied the Venetian
masters, Canaletto and his celebrated
pupil Guardi, who have left pictures of
an exact touch when Venice appears in
atmosphere enyeloped with haze. SAN
Francisco Examiner.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13
COL. STONE IN LYcOmIYe.
Reasons Why the Republicans of That
County Favor Him.


County Favor Him.
Among the Republicans Of Lyeoming
county there is strong current of SYM
pathy with the candidacy Of William
Alexis Stone for governor. says the Viii
Transport Gazette and Bulletin, and we
believe there is disposition on the part
Of the voters 10 accord him the hearty
support Of The county. And this is not
strange when we consider the fact that
Col. Stone is almost native of Lycom-
ing county. having been born and reared
in the neighboring county of Tioga, and
from whence he started ont on his sue
cessfnl career. As a candidate for COVER
nor Col. Stone has been free and open in
his course, and for a year past it has been
a well-understood fact that he was eau
didate and was making an honorable ef-
fort to secure the support of his fellow
citizens in all parts of the state. AS re-
suit of the manly course he has pursued
he is to day the favorite candidate before
the people, and has won 10 himself more
support than any other candidate in the
field.
We believe the Republicans Of Lyeom-
ing county would do most graceful act
by instrueting their delegates for Col
Stone, who, for so many years. was al
mo-, cne Of their number. AS citizen
he has distinguished himself; be lisa gem
tlenlan Of high character and brilliant
attachments and public servant who
stands above reproach. His career in con-
grcss has placed him in the front rank,
aud he has reached an eminence Of which
any man eould well be proud.
Col Stone won to himself the appToba-
tion of every good American citizen by
his heroic efforts TO better the condition
Of our own people by restricting immi-
grafton. The measure introduced and
ehampioned by him in the last congress
passed both houses, and would have been
Of unbounded blessing to the nation had
it not been vetoed by President Cleve-
land, whose action thsreon was severely
criticised even by his own party follow
ers. The immigration bill made thous-
aads Of friends for Col. Stone aud proved
at once that he was a man Of the people
and FOR the people. It was approved by
the leaders OF both parties in congress
aud received the unqualified support of
every Republican. His services in con
gress have been in value far above the
average, and place him in the forefront of
Pennsylvania deserving sons.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13
A Brave Woman,

Mrs. J. T. Fowler, wife Of the light
house keeper at the North Dnmpling
light, Fishers Island sound, Rhode Is
land. was in charge Of the tower in her
husbands S absence not long ago when
during thick fog a break occurred in
tho machinery by which bell is rung
at regular intervals as a warning 20
sailors. The bell was at the top Of the
tower, with no regular way of reaching
it. By means Of ladders Mrs. Fowler
climbed the tower, tied a long rope to
the bell and rang it till the fog cleared
away. The lighthouse board has sent
her a letter of thanks, saying: 1.-THE
lighthouse board has learned with pride
and qualification Of your thoughtful
courage. Ii is expected that brave and
faithful men will be found III its serv-
ice, but to find woman able at peril
Gus time TO assume the duties of an alb
sent man and thus prevent peril TO life
and property is matter for double con-
graduation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13
New Yprs Vote. $1,000 600.

ALBANY. y. V. March 81 l-Governor
Black to-day sent to the Legislature an
emergency message sdvis fg an immedi-
ate appropriation of sL000.00O as a con-
tingent war fund. A bill in conformity
with its suggestions was introduced,
placed on its passage without objection
and passed unanimously. In the Senate
the reading of the message was followed
Immediately by the reporting OF the AS
sembly's appropriation bill. which was
passed by a unanimous vote. The Ma
tioral Guard Of the State is prepared for
war on a minutes notice.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13
Striking Lieht.

A game often played by French
schoolboys, but very little known in
this country, is the following:
Select two persons from the party
present and make them kneel on the
floor facing each other at such dis
tance that they can just touch finger
tips By stretching out their arms.
To one of them is now handed q
matchbox aud to the other a match.
Each player is now TO take hold of his
night foot with his right hand. and the
game is to strike the match 1t can be
done, but it is not easy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13
Terrible White anti.

Stories Of the ravages of termites, Oh
white ants. come from the curator Of
the Australian museum at Sydney, says
The Youths Companion. Some time
ago they destroyed the roof Of the mu-
scum building, and it had to be re-
placed with covering composed large
IL Of steel and copper Their work, be-
ing carried on in the interior Of the
timber. does not reveal itselt until the
structure is about ready to fall to pieces,
and so it was only recently that the fact
came ont that the ants had also de-
l.royed the underpinning of one of the
important floors of the museum.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13
Point, d Paragraphs.

A fast mule often has loose hind leg.
When fireman works the hose it is
only in play.
Muscular inactivity is the parent OF
much ilLhealth.
The bank wreeker may be hailed OUT,
but the b4nk usually sinks
Themsn in a folding bed may alwayz
expect something to turn up.
The snare of drum il not as danger
Gus as that of the willy drummer.
All some men want is half a chance,
but the majority prefer the whole.
Divorce is pleasant subject when It
frees one from an unpleasant master.
The landlady may not care for gossip,
but she likes houseful Of roomers.
Although truth is stranger than fic-
tion TO many people, they don't seem
to care for an introduction.
Perhaps all things come to him who
waits, but there are many things not
worth waiting for. = Chicago Daily
News.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13
A Vain Search.
SEVERAL YEARS lRD THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXPENDED.
An Expert aeeounani Bookksspe Of Detroit Troubled Sn
Hereditary Serotula In its Worst Form Spends Small
Fortune Seeking to Fnd Cure.
Fren tl.e h.rnl..q .Ne.rs. I'D. 20.

tiue in the chair ] again noticed the DR..
Williams Pink Pills article IN the news
paper which was laying oH the hoor. ! rad
il carefully and Immediately decided 70 give
the pills trial. as the account which reiisl
had been ef a case similar 70 mlne. ! sent
the Office boy over 10 Frank Houp's drug
store for a box and took some fha: afternoon.
l continued their nse and before had used
one box | noticed an improvement grew
better rapidly and all my friends notiee,. 'i;e
imfr0reinciif and amer taking eight boxes
there was not } sore on my person
81 am covered with scars from the ulcers
but since that time / have not seen a single
Indication cf the old trouble. l continued
the use Of the pills long afler was cured as
wanted 10 set MY system Tld OF that awful
disease.
ssIf only had bought Dr. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People at the start l would
be thousands of dollars ahead and had i've
wears Of health ard happiness instead OF
torture To-dsy / feel like a perfect man
snd my doctor says ] am entirely nd Of my
old trouble"
DETROIT. MICH, May Z, 1857
Before me a Notary Public IN and for
Wavne County. Michigan. personally ap-
r,esred JameS 1T. Wallace. who being duly
sworn. deposed and said that he had read The
foregoing statement and that the same IVES
- RoBERT f. HUI, JE..
Notary Itiyiie.
WAYNE COUNTY. NICH-
Or. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are sold by al dealers, or viii be sent post
paid on receipt Of price. 80 cents a box or
SIX boxes for 81 % they are never sold in
bulk or by the 100l, by addressing DR.. VIII
haIns' Medicine Co, Schenectady, n. \.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13
A Woman Barred Alive.

BARAnoo, Wis, April LA horrifying
discovery was made in Pardeesville yes
terday, when the grave Of Mrs Sarah
Smith was unearthed for the purpose of
ing the remains. On opening the
coffin il was fonud that the woman had
been buried while in a trance. The body
was partly turned over and the right
hand was drawn up to the face. The fin
gers Indicated that they had been bitten
by the woman on finding herself inferred
alive The body had been buried -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13
April wisdom.

BE sure that your blood is pure, your
appetite good, your digestion perfect.
To purify your blood and build up
your health, take Hoods Sarssparilla.
This medicine has accomplished re-
markable cures of all blood diseases.
1t Is the One True Blood Purifier.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has power 10
make you well by purifying and en-
riching your blood, giving you an appe-
tite, and nerve, mental and digestive
strength.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13

The court house. Jail and sherifirs resi-
denee, at Washington. Pa, were sold at
publicsale recently, to WIN. Heckley for
500 The cupols, town clcck aud furni.
tnre were reserved. The building must
be removed in IS days.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
sMARTesT PARROT alive.


BE L a Peef, = Singer, nn Eioeufionist and
Can Esven say His Little Prayers
I'm the great orator Cce-o,
The great speaker,
The great John G4bi
can beat Dernosthenes.
] bring IN he money
When talk
Cicero is a parrot. and the above is
his speech Of introduction TO curious
strangers who visit him at his bcme-
He is a Mexican double yellow head
parrot. The body is light green, shad-
ing cff to yellow On the head. he Is
about 3 years Of age
He has proved a wonderfully teach
able bird and has received daily lessons
from a faDcier who makes a business Of
training birds His teacher facetiously
calls him the Yaledictorian Of the class
Of 'ss.
he viii. for instance. sagely inform
you that he is
The little bog who stood on the burning deck
Eating peanuts by the peek
And then, lest you should misunder
stand him. he adds:
"I'm the great Chauncey de Peach
Depew, hit T"
He sings for your delectation Way
Down Upon the Suvanee River, " "Lit-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13
A CALIFORNIA ARTIST.
Young American woman Praised b
P.risfan Art Critics

Loun< American oman rEA-scu "
Partisan Art Critics
The friends Of Miss Jessie Allen Of
this city viii be pleased TO learn Of her
Partisan success Miss Allen spent some
time here as student in the Mark Hop
kins Art institute and the Art Students
league She left here a little more than
two years ago to complete her art studies
abroad. She studied in the Julian acad-
eniie in Paris. and afterward under NJ.
Collins She spent the summer of 1896
in Holland with a party of artists,
many Of whom were Americans. sketch
ing the gray hues Of that northern lati-
tude-
After brief visit to the museums
and art treasures Of London in April.
1897, Miss Allen visited Rome and
Venice.
In an exhibition OF the works of 200
American artists from all sections Of
the United States held in'Paris during
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13

The need of a good Spring Medicine
is almost universal and Hocd's Sarsa-
pariIla exactly meets this uetd. Be
:. re 10 get II 'od'a.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13

The total number Of men liable to mill
tary duty in The country is I0,S-S.Il7
..Half the ills that iEan is heir to come
from indigestion Burdcck Blood Bit
-ers Strengthens and fonss thessomach;
makes indigestion impossible.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13

The War Department has made public
table bearing on the strength Of the mi
litia cf the United States in 1875. as El-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13

tie Brown jug. " "Peek-a-Boo, " dad
dy, Won't You Buy Me Bow-wow?''
and as you leave he VIII favor you with
a parting song, which sounds rather odd
from a beak;
How can bear 70 leave tllseS
One parting kiss give thee.
He is very courteous in his speech,
though perhaps a bit too familiar.
Whether yOu have gray hair OF are just
cut Of dresses he viii accost you with;
GOOD morning. dear. Good morn
ing, little pet" Or:
Bow-wOw-wow Whose dog art
thou? I'm Tommy fuckers dog. Bow
wow-wow 90
But he has his serious side, this gay,
chattering parrot, for he can say, "Now
/ lay me, etc, as solemnly and i'm
pressively as a mother teaching her lit
tle one at her knee. New York World.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
EASTERN srAnoAse r,rE
IN EFFECT NOVEMBER 20, 1897.
OcxDEzzxD SCHEDULE.
wnsrvARr

Trains arrive and depart nom the station .,
Johnstown as followss -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13

onioe and Works near the R. R. Station.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13
THE
Somerset Iron Works.
gformeris Sepersei aseAanseqf Works.)
OPERATED BY A NEW FIRM,
Has been rented with New Machinery
and is now prepared 70 furnish
Stoves, PIows and
Castings
OF all kinds on short notice.
Also builders of the
-IMPRovED-
Barrett Gas Engine,
Best in use. ANY size. Call and
see it.
We also carry a line of
BRASS GOODS,
STEAM FITTINGS,
PACKING,
OILS
and ENGINE SUPPLIES.
Barrett Gas Engine,

Having put in a new and complete
line of Machine Tools, are now
able to do all class of work, such
as Re-boring Cylinders, Planning
Valve and Valve Seats, or any kind
of Engine Work that may be re-
quired. We earnestly solicit your
work and will guarantee satisfao-
ton.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-13

RoBERT f. HUII, JE-,
Notary Itftiie.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-08
SHERMAN AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Chatted for Some Time With tho pr..-
ident, but Refuses to Say on
What Subject.

WASHINGTON. Sept. THE knowledge
OF the presidents return to the city had
the effect of bringing many visitors to the
white House to-day and the chief exec
utlVe was kept busily engaged Invita-
uons continue to be received from various
parts OF the country. asking the honor
OF a visit from him. Two delegations were
on hand to-day, one from Chicago. and
the other from Alabama. The first visitor
10 see the president to-day was John Sher-
man, ex-secretary of state, who came be-
lore 10 O'Clock. He remained some time
chatting with Mr.. Mckinley. The ex-sccre-
tary looked unusually well and walked
with firm step he came downstairs
after the interview. the purport OF which
he declined 10 discuss, remarking that he
was now a private citizen and the public
was not interested in him.
Others who saw the president during the
morning were John Wise, of New York. and
Representative Wadswcrth, vino came en-
some private business. Representative
Wadsworth was recently returned from a
trip TO Porto Rico with the army of in
vasion, and he presumably took occasion
TO tell the president of some things he saw
there. He is not very enthusiastic over
the acquisition of the island, which CON-
mercially. he says, will not amount to 4
drop in the bucket. AMI Is inhabited with
illiterate.
1t is suggested that Mr.. Sherman was
trying to induce the president not to rob
General Miles of his red jacket" Sher-
man has already stood with Miles through
all his mouth battles in the past.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-08
MANY OFFICERS TO RETIRE.
A Number of Important Changes to
Occur in the Army and
Navy Soon.

WASHINGTON, Sept MANY impor-
tant changes will occur in the army and
navy during the remaining months of the
present year. These are due to the natural
course of events and are in no wise tie
result of the war with Spain. Two briya-
der generals of the army and four rear
admirals of the navy will go on the retired
list by operation of law on account of age,
making vacancies which will result in rro-
motions all along the line in both serv-
ices. The two army officers who will re-
tire are Major General William NJ Gra-
ham, now in command of the Second army
corps, now in camp at Middletown. Pa,
and Major General ]. ]. Coppinger, in
command of the Fourth army corps with
headquarters at Huntsville. Ala
The rear admirals who retire this year
are Admiral NJ. Sicard. recently president
of the naval war board and now president
retires on the Goth inst; Admiral E. o.
Matthews chief of the bureau of yards and
docks. and now president Of the examining
and retiring boards, who retires October
"a: Admiral Joseph N. Miller, the ranking
officer of the navy, now in command of
the Pacific station, who retires November
%. and Admiral F. N. Bunce. commandant
of the New York navy yard. who retires
September %. The principal heroes of the
Admiral George Dewey. commanding the
Asiatic station, December, 1899: Admiral
w. S. Schley, on the Porto Rican evacua-
tion commission, October. 1901, and Admiral
W. T. Sampson. on the Cuban evacuation
commission, February, 1902.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-08

now floats has been added and will be of
lasting value TO our nation. politically, COM
mercially and from strategic point of
view.
Possession of that island has also rem
dered any further resistance of the Spanish
forces in Cuba hopeless. and General Miles
firmly believes that, by fair and just treat
ment, the people of Cuba can be easily con-
trolled, either as a friendly ally and neigh
Dor, or to become a part of our own coun-
try, as the people of Porto Rico.
General Miles remained in Porto Rico as
long as he deemed his presence necessary
for carrying out the wishes of the presi-
dent. and now returns to tn United States,
bringing with him nearly 5000 men who are
no longer required. there being some 1900
still remaining, amply sufficient for all pur-
poses He returns at once to Washington,
where he believes he can be most useful as
he considers the most important need of the
hour TO be the immediate reduction of war
expenses and the return of as large a por-
uon Of those in the military service as pos.
slbie to their former occupations. where
they are most needed"