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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25

Mcclure and Forney championcd
the new Constitution and the new
election law, on the ground that they
wonld prevent frauds, secure a fair
vote, and utterly destroy the corrupt
ring" which they alleged controlled
and debauched the politics Of Phila-
delphia, and of the State. Now that
they are shamefully beaten, they are
CRYING fraud as Justify as ever, and
swear that they were again cheated
bv the roundsters and repeaters. 1t
is now demonstrated that they lied
when they charged that all previous
elections were carried by fraud, or
when they alleged that the new Con
stitution would surely prevent fraud.
or now when they insist that they
were defrauded out of this election
Let them choose.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25

THE municipal elections last week
were really test Of party strength
in the State. Under the SpcciOus
cry Of sustaining the new Constitu-
ton, and reforming the political NOR
ais Of the Commonwealth, a well or
ganized effort was made to carry the
cities of Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and
Harrisburg against the Republicans,
with the hope that with these cities
in their hands, the State could be
thrown into the power Of the Democ-
racy at the next general elections
Happily in all three Of these import
ant cities our party supremacy was
maintained. The next State election
is therefore virtually settled, and the
Democratic leaders are consequently
respondent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25
OUR wASHINGTON LETTER
WASHINGTON d C. Feb. %.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 23.-
The legislative, executive and ju-
dicial appropriation bin having pro-
vided for an increase of the hours of
clerical labor in all the departments,
it remains to be seen whether favora-
bic action will be taken upon it. There
is little doubt that it will pass the
House, because of the large number
of members who are dying to make q
record to suit the demands of the
Changers Hay seed appears to be
at a premium, because in many parts
of the country the patrons of hus-
bandry dictate the nominations
Hence members Of both parties vie
with each other as to which is prac-
tically the most radical patrons Of
husbandry in nearly ali their votes
on appropriations, &c. They viii
doubtless desire to apply the farmers
rule of working from sun to sun to
the department clerks. but the same
men, knowing well that they live in
glass houses, will be afraid to throw
so large q stone, and many Of them,
after voting TO increase the hours,
will beg Senators not to concur with
their action when it comes before the
Senate. The increase proposed, with
the intermission of half hour, will
not amount to anything practically,
and see no sufficient reason for
making any change of the present
hours of service. The interest," of Ia
Dor in general is in favor of a reduc-
tiOR of hours per day rather than
their increase.
In connection with this increase it
is amusing to notice that since Super
yising Architect Mullet, in a recent
report, favored the return from eight
to ten hours work per day on the
Government buildings by the mechan-
les and laborers in his employ as a
measure Of economy, the laboring
mems Associations have been hound
ing him all over the country On
last Sunday afternoon at meeting
OF trade union members of New
York, it was decided to petition Con-
gress for the removal of Mr.. Mullet
on account of his hostility to the
eight hour law. These liberal sons
of toll who thus impotently seek to
take the living away from one of the
most energetic workers in the coun-
try, simply because they suppose he
disagrees with them on the economic
do not even know that he
is opposed to the general principle of
reducing the hours Of labor for work
ing men. II their prosecutions were
confined to Mr. Mullct, however, thev.
would prove much more harmless
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25

III. BUcHER SwoOPE. ESQ, United
States District Attorney for Western
Pennsylvania, and editor-in-chief OF
the Pittsburgh Telegraph, died at his
residence in East Liberty on Monday
last. the 26th. Mr.. Swopc was pos
sessed OF rare abilities, and was the
most efficient and successful prose
cutting officer liz The employment oi
tbe Government. His loss is felt as
a national one, and from the host OF
aspirants for the position made va
cant by his death, the President Will
have difficulty to secure his peer IN
activity, efficiency and ability.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25

no occasion for much distress among
those who have health and strength.
But the sick and the weak are in n
pitIable condition. Every day sick
men and women are found in the
garrets ofthe over-crowded tenements
and in the cellers as well, dying from
hunger and cold. The soup-houses
are doing great and good work in
feeding the poor, but what good is
soup-housc to woman who can
not get to it! 1t is estimated that 400
men and women perished from cold
and hunger in this city las; week.
Why nay human being comes to or
stays in great city,is something be-
yond my comprehension. ] don't know
Why ! am here. Where ono succeeds a
thousand fails, and success here does
not mean as much as it does any
where else.
THE GRAIN TRADE
continues to excite especial attention.
The fact is that New York ought to
lose it for she has never done any
thing to foster it. All the grain that
comes.to this city is handled by hand
it has to be carted from the depo.
to the vessels and the cost of transfer
almost eats it up. A movement is on
foot to build tracks by the water-sidc
to erect elevators as in the Lake
Cities, so that the grain can be Ia
ken ont of the ears and loaded into
vessels at slight cost This is all
that can possibly save the trade, and
this viii not do it uHless the Erie
Canal is enlarged and the exhorbit-
ant tolls thereon lessencd. Montrc-
al, Boston, Philadelphia and Balti-
more all have superior facilities and
they are taking the trade, Why
don't the farmers organization take
some action in the matter Of the ca
mails? There is little use in looking
to New York for relief.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25

4 BILL providing for the repeal OF
the law fixing the legal rate Of inter
est at SIX per cent, has been introduce
ed into the Legislature, and has CIV
en- rise to protracted debate. There
appears to be general inclination IN
favor Of change, but just what it
shall be is the difficulty. One thing
is certain; the present law Is not OBJ
served and should he wiped ont. We
believe that money, like any other
commodity. should be governed by
the laws Of trade, The demand fixing
the price. Compel ali contracts TO be
madein writing however, as the sup
ply and demand ere constantly fluct-
ating, and are often dissimilar in i'm
mediate localities.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25
HARRISBURG.
The Bank SWindle.
OF HON. W. 60. DImuICK

Warrants have just been issued by
the United States officers for the ar
rest of w. ii. Dimmick. member Of
the House from Wayne county. and
cousin of the Attorney General, and
j. Monroe Krider, ex-Cashier of the
Dauphin County Savings Bank, as
principals in the bank swindle.
Dimmick will probably be expelled
from the House. A tremendous
pressure has been brought to bear in
official circles to prevent the arrest,
but to no avail. krider is one of the
Democrats who tried to have State
Treasurer Mackey show his account
last fall
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25
phil00elppssIa.

PnLLAEELPHIA, Feb. lS-Stoke-
ley's majority for Mayor footed up
l0,s60. The Republican majority
for Solicitor is l25lS, and for Re
ceiyer Of Texas l3, ,?66.
Two women in the Thirteenth
ward are elected School Directors on
The Republican ticket. The Demo
Gratis gain members,of Common Coun-
Gil in three wards. Col. Mcclure said
las, night he was cheated out of The
election.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25
aba

HAyAEA, February ia heavy
engagement has taken place in the
Central Department, of which the
Havana journals give the following
account: General Basconez, with
5000 men and four pieces of artillery,
attacked the main force of the insur-
gents near Naranjo The latter were
5,00e strong, under Marquis Santa
Lucia, the Cuban Commander-in-
Chief. The battle lasted seven hours
and resulted in success for General
Basconez. The Spaniards lost SO
killed and l04 wounded. The rebels
took no prisoners. Their loss is not
given. The insurgents in the Cen
tral department are setting fire to
farm houses in all directions.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25

Ir does not appear to be generally
known that, the fee for registering 4
letter has been reduced to eight cents
to any part OF the United States,
England and Germany. Parties re-
hitting money can, for this small fee,
have it securely forwarded, and in
return receive Q receipt assuring them
of its safe delivery.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25
4 Convicted DneIIst Pardnnr,i

RICHMOND, Va. Februarvi7-D1ge
recently convicted of ducll-
ing, who has been in Jail under sca-
tcnce of six months imprisonment.
imposed by the court IN addition tothe
fine of $500, was to-day pardoucd by
Governor kemper. The pardon
set forth that the sole ground upon
which executive clemeney is extend
ed IS that physicians certify that
further confinement would be fatal
to M'Carty, he having been very i'll
since his Incarceration.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25

Ir seems TO bc conceded that Con
grcss will partially if not fully re-
store the franking privilege. and with
it tl.e right to receive, postage free,
newspapers within the counties where
printed. The impression is that the
bin when matured, viii pass by q
large majority.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25
4 Terrible Tragedy.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. pa ter
rible tragedy occurred last night at
Matsonvillc, Santa Cruz county, re-
sulting in the instant death of NJ. j.
Gilkey and DR. G +. Cleveland.
There had been an old and deadly
feud between the men. Last night
DR., Cleveland started out armed for
the purpose ofkilling Gilksy: A man
named Allral tried TO make him de
sist, but tu no avail. The men met,
drew their pistols and approached to
within tWo feet. Each then fred SIM
ultaneously. nr. Cleveland. fired
twice and then fell dead on his face
Gilkey retreated a few steps, leaned
against tree, ,andthen also fell to the
ground dead Both had been drink
ing hard during the day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25
rur women in the wcstcr

Tur women in the western States
are still pushing their novel prayer
and singing temperance crusade. 1t
vet remains to be proven how much
nermanent good will be effected. The
women in New York and some OF
the eastern States, are talking of try
ing their hands at the business.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25
HruIai Assault on YOuu. Lady at
Warren Ohio. by n Eobbcr.

The Warren, Ohio, Chroairie
gives the particulars Of an assault up
on young lady, y h;ch was about as
rillainOus a. We are ever called upon
10 record. \ nan knocked at the
door of Mr.. john Mckee, Of Lords
town, and learning that no one but
bis daughter, aged twenty-one years,
was at home, forced his way in and
robbed the house He demanded
money and watches, and when told
that her parents had their jewelry and
their watches with them, be began
the inhiction of bodily Injuries upon
her. Taking her by the hair,
he beat her bead upon the floor
until she became insensible, and then
left her 10 search through the house
for v&luables. IN half an hour she
recovered and crawled TO the door,
here her cries for help were over
heard by the villain, who assaulted
her again in the most brutal manner,
rendering her completely insensible
before releasing her. When the pa
rents returned they were horriGed
in seeing portions of their daughters
dress and of her hair strewn through
the room, and at first thought she
was murdered. The daughter was
soon found under melodeon in a
senseless condition, and as soon as
she recovered she gave the following
description of the marauder, for whom
search was Immediately made. 4
young man, probably about twenty
two years of age face smooth and
beardless; light colored hair. rather
short cut dark cloth cap considerably
worn dark overeoat, rather long and
a good deal worn; coarse boots.
Thorough search was made for the
man throughout the country, but no
trace found A reward of $500 has
been offered ior the arres, Of the rob.
ber.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25

SAYS the New York Tribune
,.c,1 Mcclure does not hesitate to
mako the most sweeping accusations
~ fraud against his opponents. i'id
my bod, ever suspect the Colonel oi
bcsi,ating at ANYTHING. to secure has
Inns
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25
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The Somerset H0lole'
---- February -, ls'+.
wRDNESDA,

: f7ttsburgb, last week, an at
,empt was made to elect fossil Dem
ocrat, Mayor under the patent s"'S'
r .roGormer." hut the liltlc game
miecarried. and the Republican can
a;ao.e won an easy victory
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25

OK Tuesday last the citizens OF
Philadelphia, by a majority of about
ten thousand, decided to put McCiure
and Forney in their little beds. We
hope this brace of pestilent dema-
gogues are now finally disposed oi
Under the guise of rcformcrs, they
attempted TO capture the city Of Phil
adelphia and destroy Republican su-
premacv in the State, but they have
most miserably failed.
Political prostitutes without char
acter they boldly planned campaign,
os,ensihly for the reformation of the
politics Of the State, but in reality
for the purpose of placing themselves
in power, and of destroying the Re
publican party Claiming to be the
special champions OF the new Consti-
tuition, allying themselves with the
scum OF the Democratic party, and
assisted by the sore head 'reformers,"
who. at the last Presidential election
placed themselves in antagonism to
the Republican candidates, they hop
ed to carry the city of Philadelphia,
and with the power and patronage
thus obtained, throw the State against
the Republican nominees at the cleo
tion in November next But,
The host lail plans OF mice and men.
Gang an sgley,
aud after a sharp but decisive cam
paign, the city declared against them
by majority not to be misconstrued
The comprebensiveness of the con-
spiracy gave the Philadelphia election
State importance, and we cOngrat-
ulsie our friends upon It's signal mis-
carriage
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25
SOCIETY

Is fermenting in this city just now.
Balls, parties, theatres operas and en-
tertainmcnts of all kinds are in full
blast, and the fashionable people are
worked terribly. By the way the
New York belle is n hard worker du-
ring the season. She rises at noon
because she was outlate the night be-
fore. She breakfasts in her room and
dresses herselffor the afternoon round
She enters her carriage and drives to
reception after reception, until night
has come, when she goes home, dress
es herself in evening toilet, and again
enters her carriage to make round
of three balls and a German. ending
up at the last somewhere about three
A. NJ. Then she goes to bed, sleeps
till noon, and is up and at it again
And this is pleasure! Were they
compelled to do this for q living,
there would be more strikes among
them than among the laborers. But
they do it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25

lrncNG from the way petitions
for the repeal Of ,be local option
law are rolling in on tbe members
oftLc Legislature, we opbIeits friends
NAV as well commence sayina their
little "Now lay me, &c. Ii S ey-
ideu, that the license men lorolghly
perfected their org anizat N during
the past summer. and arc bound to
win, If the Lcs,>nnr is controlled
by the prcpondd"~ oI petitions Tor
or against 4 measure.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25

IT is reported that Hon Alcxan-
der II stephens, Of Georgia, is in a
diving condition. Mir. stephens has
been in such feeble health FOR years,
and is so terribly emaciated that his
death at any moment would not he n
surprise. Vet he has shown such
wonderful vitality, looking all the
time like a dead man, that this report
like many preceding it, may prove
unfounded.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25
THE poor

Are suffering this winter. There is
work enough in New York for 80 per
cent Of the working men, so there is
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25
POLITICIANS.

4 reputation in New York is a
singular thing. Brennan, the Sher-
if indicted for the escape Of Genet,
aHd in Jail therefor, has more frieads
among the controlling element than
ever. The short haired look upon
Brennan as q martyr. The other
night a ball was given in his honor,
which was run by the most despe-
rate villains in the city. But, mark
you, the leading respectable Demo
Gratis Of the city were there, for they
dare not stay away. Mr.. Brennan's
broken-nosed adherents run the eau
cuses, and not one of these broad
cloth gentry could get q nomination
ifthey opposed him. Therefore all
these men attend the balls of the
Brennan kind, and shake hands with
them, and smile and fawn on the
doubtful women they bring there.
New York is under the CONTROL of
the ruflians, and the Democracy rec
ognize the fact, and acknowledge
their rule. There is no hope for any
thing good from this Nazareth. The
country is the only salvation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25
TERMS

Oac thir.l to be raM on Is JU'y De, 49,.
,i'rce cgull annual plymea. ' N..'
meuis 70 Dee secured by bon aA'
premises. m r-.-rIN.
tst4 10 30.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-02-25

The decline in immigration is now
very marked. During the past week
the total number of immigrants land
ed at Castle Garden was only 456,
which is the smallest number receiv-
ed in a single week for several years.
Blu; they are of good class. Ger
many is largely represented Swee-
den, Norway and Denmark, contrib
ute their quota The Scandinavians
mostly got the Northwest, the Ger
mans to the Western Middle States,
while the Irish, as many as possible,
stay in the large cities, where they
can run grog-mills, and finally become
Aldermen, contractors, and run things
generally.
THE POOR
Are suffering this winter. There is
The New York herald., 1874-09-13
PROPERTY OUT OF TIE CITY FOR
SALE OR TO RENT.

LOVELY RESIDENCE FOR SALE.-SUMMER
"A and winter family House seventeen rooms,; all The
modern conveniences; elegant parlor, 37xl6j large
dining room; fine Kitchen, with stationary tubs hot
and cold water first class range bathroom and water
closets furnace heaters pipes nroc uced 10 ali the
rooms arranged tor owners use; handsome carriage
house stables, coachman's all the requisite
buildings, sheds &c closed and entirely fenced in
feet order, with thrtyour acres land lawn orchard,
garden, flowers fruit magnificent views and very spec
uative building sites; one hour the Erie Railway
Hohokus nuisances no malaria; salubrious all
the year round; picturesque drives and walks; most
desirable neighbors eligible alike tor business retire
pleasure; Horses Carriages ImDlem &c. IL
desired Apply to CHAS BACHELOR, Hohokus, NJ
j., Of No. l6 Bond street, New York.
The New York herald., 1874-09-13

nRUG STORE FOR SALE-CORNER STAND; FIRST
- class neighborhood well stocked and doing good
paying busness rent $50 per month; two years lease
price 81 go cash. Address apply to II. X. MOULTON.
$50 Broadway.
The New York herald., 1874-09-13

DOR SALE--A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN FARM OF
acres ia City Lots close to the village OF Carlsadt,
eight mile from New York and three block from Wood
station, hackensack Rairoad large stone House.
1a story 200 Apple and Peartree: fine place tor gar
Inquire direct letters to KRAUoE proprietor,
II Washington street. Hobosen
The New York herald., 1874-09-13

LIOR SALE OR ExCHANGE-l6O ACRES OF LAND,
L in Wood county. Wis. Address LAND, 30S West
Twenty-third street.
The New York herald., 1874-09-13

BOARDING HOUSE FOR SALE-A LARGE HOUSE.
ID good location. we'll furnished; reason for selling
have taken hotel. Address j. PRICE, Fifth Avenue
Uaf
The New York herald., 1874-09-13

TOR SALE OR ExCHANGE-Two SPLENDID TEN
ement Properties paying splendid rentals for cash.
will exchange Tor good central Lots, suitable for
nrst class tenements Apply to- RUSSELL PLATT, 426
sixth
The New York herald., 1874-09-13

CORNER STORE.-GROCERS BUTCHERS, TEA,
" cigar shoe oyster, furniture dealers eXamine good
location; moderate rent cellar. &c; energetic business
The New York herald., 1874-09-13

LoR sALE-A FARM OF 20 ACRES ONE HOUR
II from Forty second street dep New Haven Rail
road; nicely situated; terms easy. Apply at rs West
/ Thirteenth street.
The New York herald., 1874-09-13

LNOR SALE OR ExCHANGE-ONE OF THE GREAT.
est bargains ever offered; situated at Fort Hamil-
tom contains over two acres of ground, large house.
lS rooms; cellar under entire house; carriage house
stables and splendid water; has 400 feet front Fourth
400 feet Railroad avenue and 200 feet Of
valuable water front, with all prvileges would make 2
shaded, and large abundance of fruit Inquire of
JOHN LAMB the Catholic church, Fort Hamilton,
eet New York.
The New York herald., 1874-09-13

LIOR SALEM THE CITY OF PAssAIC, N IA
! first class Confectionery Ice Cream saloon and
class Fixtures and first class business; great bar
! n j.
The New York herald., 1874-09-13

L,oR sALE-A COUNTRY SEAT ON THE LOWER
i Hudson. under high cultivation; unequaled in
beauty OF views and perfect healthuness OF situation
by any place the river containing 70 acres wen
adapted Tor villa Sites the purchaser does wish
retain the whole For address box S52 Nyack
The New York herald., 1874-09-13

A STORE TO LET-IN NEW BRUNSWICK, n. j.; 80
n feet deep facing streets and situated the
principal street. possession Immediately. address lock
box 81 Post office. New brunswick, n. j.
At CLIFTON, s. L-FOR SALE, RESIDENCE. :.
n from $aOU0 to $5000J with water fronts also num-
Der Of Places to exchange Tor City Pro- erty.
d. r. CORNELL,
The New York herald., 1874-09-13

LNOR sALE-OR EXCHANGE FOR IMPROVED REAL
Il Estate, the Good win, stock and Fixtures OF the old
established handsomely fitted up store, now doins
tine cash business located No, so Gold street
Plymouth street; satisfactory selling. Call
on or address JOHN b. REILLY, Vineyard, 4H Fulton
BROOKLYN,
The New York herald., 1874-09-13

L'OR SALE OR ExCHANGE-A FINE PROPERTY
Il in the vicinity of Broadway and Thirty-fourh
street. consisting OF q four story Dwelling and two
large, commodous Halls well adapted for club any
business purposes.
HINE, COLE GRAY a3s Sixth avenue.
The New York herald., 1874-09-13

SPLENDID OPPORTUNITy-FOR SALE. THE
n Lease Furniture and Utensils of large four story
house well flied with good paying boarders the owner
desiring account OF i'll health If agreeable
will take part OF purchase money In board. Ad
dress ROWLAND, Herald office.