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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29
Darias Express Robbery

ST. Louis, December l0.-Be-
tween four and ive o'clock this morn
ing the United States express car on
the ST. Louis, Kansas City aud
Northern train, en- route here, Was
entered between Fergusoa and Jen-
ng station, some ten or twelve
u4iles from here. Messenger Charles
nincaid was thrown into a large
package chest and locked up, aid The
sale robbed OF about Si2, 900 IN money
and bonds Kncaid SAID be was ~
ing on n OF the package boxes 10
the car about bali asleep, wben nc
felt a heavy hand on bis shoulder,
and on turning his head round Was
confronted by Il pistol in the hands OF
a masked man, and before he could
speak he was seized by the collar OF
his coat from behind, and under
cover of two pistols in the hands of
another masked man, was thrust Into
a large package box, which had been
emptied of its packages by the ROD
hers. and the lid closed on him and
locked. He does not know what &C.
curred after that until the train rea;h-
lSt Louis. where be was released,
except be heard men working at the
safe and supposed they were robblDg
il. He says the doors of ihe car, be-
sides being locked with ordinary
snap locks, are secured by chains,
fastened loosely on the inside, SO that
thew can be opened a few inches, but
still So secure that nobody can enter
the car.
Kincaid, on taking charge Of the
car at Kansas City, observed that
one of the staples ON the rear doc
bad been drawn out, and thai the
chain on that door was useless.
After leaving Mexico The messenger
has nothing to do aud usually takes
short maps on tina, end Of the Route.
When Kinsaid laid down OH the
package box be took the precaution
10 place his heaviest trunk, weighing
about $50 pounds, against the door,
SO that even i! it were unlocked from
tho outside it could not be opened
without pushing this trunk away.
This was done, but 30 noislessly that
the messenger in his bali asleep con
dition did not near it.. On the arri-
val orthe train here be was released
from his confinement in a nearly
smothered condition. The car was
in pretty good order, but the safe
was riAed of all valnables. kincaid
can give but a very meagre descrlp-
ton Of the robbers, aad the detec-
.ives here have so far very little in-
formation TO work oil Kincaid
thinks they boarded the train at St.
Charles, but the fact that the doors
of the express a had been anpered
with at Kansas City leads to the be-
lief that the robbers might have come
through from that point as passen-
CrpFS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29
Desperud'es on u Rniimay Train.

~PoTTsvILLE, PA December ga
Special police Of the Reading Rail-
read Company are guarding The track
and trains 10 the vicinity Of Mt. Car.
mel to-Gay being called there sudden
ly TO protect the company's property
ia Consequences Of q gang Of despera-
does Who boarded a Passsnger treiE
last hight and fred OF the eondpetbf
and brakeman, wounding the latter.
They then commenced beating the
conductor, when passengers came to
his rescue and succeeded in driving
them from the car. The excitement
is intense.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29

Ma. McPHERsoy, during the IL
wears be was Clerk of the House
disbursed ossr six millions Of dol
lars When be had a final settlement
q few days ago the Treasury &C
counts showed one dollar and seven
,y.sir cents TO bis credit more thar
was shown by bis own accounts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29
= Great Prairie Fire In Illinois.

CHICAGO, December 2l.-The fire
which appeared northwest of this
city last night proves to have been
the burning of a large quantity OF
swamp grass in the vicinity Of North.
field, about sixteen miles northwest
of here. Ii is not known that any
lives have been lost, though the
flames seem 10 haze spread over a
great section Of country. About
TWO thousand tons Of mown prairie
grass are said.to have been destroyed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29
Earthquake, Ia Virginia


RIcaMoND, December 22-l2 Mid
uight-The Inhabitants are out
ea masse. A tremendous shock OF
earthquake passed under this city at
ten minutes 10 twelve, lasting about
ten minutes. Buildings shook, bells
rung 10 hotels: 10 s@evera. cases per-
sons were relied oct Of beds on The
floor. 4 general conservation per
vades the whole city The shock
seems to nave produced a Kind OF
paralysis of the lower limbs OF 3
number CT persons.
RIcHMoyD. VA, Dec GA
shock, supposed to have been an
earthquake, occurred here at ll:iO p.
NJ aud lasted about ten seconds aud
was felt al ever The city. The shcek
was quite severe, shaking buildings
and causing many people 10 rush IN
10 the streets TO ascertain the cause.
RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 22-The
shock felt here at ll:40 lasted ten
seconds. and was quickly followed by
aactber, briefer and not 80 severe
the last by q conclusion 10 The ar
aad q smothered sound. The guests
at the d~iffereat hotels we're 50 alarm
ed from the rocking Of the buildings
as to assemble 10 the pariors en- dis
habifle ready to leave. The alarm
was general, the shock being felt IN
all parts of the city, aud citizens
leaving their domiciles ia fright and
haste. Crowds gathered at prOmi-
nent points to discuss the. matter,
aad a general state Of inquietude ex-
lists, many fearing a recurrence OF a
phenomena exceptionally singular ia
this region. An extensive earthquake
occurred in Louisa county, fifty miles
of, over forty years since, but none
nearer here. The vibrations appear
ed to be from south to north. The
shock was felt ia Manchester, across
the river
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29
In plos;on OF a Toy Canno in Mem
phis.

MEMPHIS, Dec. 25.-About noon
today, while o party of boys were
firing a toy cannon in front of
Specht's confectionery, it exploded
aud a portion of it struck Wiley Gal
loway, aged eighteen, a nephew of
Col Galloway, editor Of the Appeal,
in the face, destroying his right eye,
breaking bis nose aud inficting
wounds which will doubtless prove
fatal. Another piece struck a negro
man, who was passing by, on the
wrist, decorating it horribly Anoth-
er piece struck Capt Walter Good
man, Secretary Of the Planters To-
raj Company, on the leg, indict-
ing q slight wound.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29
The March ON Warrington.

A Washington correspondent Of the
World, who undoubtedly is familiar
with the subject of which be speaks,
saws that the number of Democratic
place-hunters hanging about the
House of Representatives IL estima-
ted at ten thousand. The officers OF
the House-Speaker, Doorkeeper,
Clerk, Sergeant at Arms, and Post
Laster-haye about three hundred
places to give away. This seems a
large number; but when we are told
that an army of Ten thousand men
moved on Washington from every
part of the Republic, with the cheer.
full consciousness that there was to
be "a clear sweep' it does not present
an encouraging picture. 1t is popu-
larry supposed in the Democratic
Party that the Legislative department
of the Government is to be reformed
in the most thorough manner BY
some, Congress has been called "a
usurying Congress-" by others, il
has been stigmatized as partisan
and sectional" All this is to be
changed, and ten thousand Demo.
Gratis, familiar with the doctrins
eDuncisted ia the Virginia aud Ken.
lucky resolutions, have marched upon
Washington TO give their personal
attention to the restoration Of 'tbe
Constitution as our fathers made it,
1t is q touching sight. Venerable
Hoosiers, who have never been out
Of the sight of their logcabins, are
there ia 5ltternut suits and wool
hats. Gentlemen who, in the late
unpleasant warfare, avoided both
armies by hiding in swamps and
waste places of the South, have
emerged from their seelusion With
patriotism in their hearts, and cotton
seed in their hair. The exile from
Confederate Cross Roads has come
iup 30 assist at that cleansing of
"Augean stables" of which he has
heard so much, and the fine old gen
tleman who was so unfortunate as TO
be in Congress when his party was
in q minority, and TO be out of if now,
is also there, with q cheerful slacrity
to serve his country in any practice.
BILE manner.
The Democratic authority from
which We have just quoted says that
as the Postmaster of the House is
from Alexandria, Va, that city,
which is ineonveniently pear Wash
iDgton, has been dspopulated. The
inhabitants have, with one consent,
moved in solemn procession into the
capital. The Clerk of the House, to
whose subcrdiEates is intrusted the
delicate duty ofexsmining, enrolling,
and e~ngrossing the bills which may
become laws, is represented as being
in a state Of mind bordering on deliri-
UNI. Much oHce-seeking has made
him mad. One desperate dispenser
Of patronage called o mass-neeting
of his petitioners, and asked them to
on him by committee. Final
ly, the perple1ed officials agreed to
bold . joint caucu for the coDsid-
Of this enormous movement.
has grown beyond the ordinary
proportions Of otiiee-seekiIg. 1t can
lot be managed single handed. I'll,
must be met by q combination OF
orces. No wonder; it is the hungry
lash Of Q long exiled party. The
ocusts Of Egypt we're nothing to
hsse invaders. for they have votes,
md what is worse, they have CON {
'tltnencies." {
Like The nan who asked LINCOLN {
or a foreign mission, and finally, +,
down through all the grades
4 ~ofice-seeking, went awav thank S
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29

ThE Democratic Court Of Ap
peak" OF Maryland has just render
ed % decision as lie Q decision" BY
the Constitution Of that State the
Governor is the ealy authority indi.
Gated to examine the legality Of the
election Of the Attorney General
Atthe late election thousands of the
legal voters of Baltimore were mob.
bed, clubbed and pistoied away from
che polls BY organized hands Of Dem
orratic roaghs. and the ballot boxes
stuffed by Democratic election Off
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29
storm In ua.nIltoa Comfy Ohio

CINCINNATI, December 25.-A Sc.
we're storm of wind, rain and light
aing visited the country north and
northwest o. this city this afternoon.
Near Bushvilie. InaiaD2, 9 freight
train was overturned by a tree on
the track. At Hamilton, Ohio, The
Miami river swelled rapidly, flooding
cellars on The west side Of the river.
AZ Carthage, Ohio, Hamilton county,
the Infrmaiy was partly unrooted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29

destructive Rain Stern in Texas.

GALVESTON, December 22.-Tbere
were very heavy rains throughout
Southern and Western Texas in the
last tao days. The rivers aud
bayous are higher lhaa fos yeas.
No trains LETT for the north to-day ga
account of the unsafe condition of
The trestles. The DIS north of
Hopston were TO-DAY reported brok-
en- and trains blocked. Steamers
could not leave Houston to-day CT
account of the foodin the bayou. II
is feared much damage is done to
differen. roads and bridges.
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Troops For The B0rder-Ano.her
Earthquake.

SAN Francisco, December 25.-A
despatch from Carp Grant, Arizona.
says two companies of the Sixth Cav
airy left Thursday evening for the
frontier, Colonel Biddle commanding.
They will be joined near the Sonora
line by captain Winchester's Com
pany from Camp Lowell. There is
no late news concerning the Mexican
belligerants. Company g, First
Cavalry, left this city by rail for San
Diego.
Another shock of earthquake was
felt yesterday evening at Grass Val-
lev.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29

JAMESTOWN, n. Y, Dee. 26.-The
express train on the Atlantic and
Great Western Railroad, leaving Sal
a at ii a. NJ today, met with a
serious accident while crossing q
bridge three miles west of Salaman-
ca, caused BY the track spreading.
Two day ears. n sleeper and a no.
tel car went down an emhankment
twenty feet. The baggage ear and
smoker remained on the track. Three
persons were seriously injured AID
two slightly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29
a Trio of WHISKY Thieves Sentenced.

MILWAUKEE, December 2l.-Johr
s. Trait, gauger, convicted Of con-
spring to defraud the revenue
was to day sentenced to five months
Imprisonment in the State Prison
and 10 pay a iUe Of g, 900 and bal
the costs of trial. Philip Wymar,
conyic ed Of the same olfense, was
sentenced to eight months imprison.
ment in the County Jail and to pay
a fine Of 81, coo and half the costs q
trial, In the United States Circuit
Court yesterday, Burback, convict
ed Of conspiring to defraud the :eve.
nue., was sentenced to eight months
Imprisonment, a fine of $4,000 and
one-half the costs of trial. Sentence
was suspended in the ease of Heyn-
olds, his partner.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29

WHEN you have nothing else Il
write about, pitch into Grant," j:
the rule Of the Independent" press
Having exhausted all the charges
that could be invented, connecting
the President with the whiskey ring,
it is now alleged that be has express
ed q willingness to pardon Joyce, one
Of the convicted thieves, il solicited
80 TO do. This, Of course, is a lie.
but what matters THAR 1t is a new
sensation for the opposition press,
and there is nothing else on hand at
present.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29
TIE Bucks county LnteNiqe

THE Bucks county hteittgenoer il
speaking OF the general activity oI
the railroads in anticipation of the
Centennial travel, says:
The principal railroads running
into Philadelphia are making immense
preparations for Centennial business
next year All of them have arrang-
ed 10 deliver their passengers, when
necessary, close TO the Centennial
buildings. They are enabled to Go
this by the junction or Connecting
Railroad. The Pennsylvania Rail-
road is building a large number of
new engines aud passenger cars al
Altoona, and expects to be abe to
carry $4,000 passengers every day
between New York and Philadel-
phia. which alone would require
about 1000 cars, divided into nearly
100 trains. The Reading Railroad is
having o large amount Of new roll
ing stock built at Reading, and will
land its excursion passengers cn 4
platform on the river bank, but a short
distance from the Art Gallery. The
North Pennsylvania Railroad is con-
stautly adding to lis cars and engines,
AID the Centennial traffic and travel
will probably have the equipment of
the Central Railroad of New jersey
to draw upon. The Centennial trains
of this road can take the tracks of
the Connecting Road at Erie avenue
crossing and proceed directly to West
Philadelphia. One Ct the ultimate
results of this arrangement will prob
ably be the establishment of a per-
ane union depot of ali the rail
roads at some convenient point
Fares on many of the trains will be
reduced about one-haif n 1t Summer,
and the increase of travel in conse-
quence will be enormous
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29

TIE result of the Boston election
was to triumpbsntly elect the -four
women to the School Board who
were nominated by the Republicans
One was at the top Of the poll and
poes in for three years: two FOR two
wears. and one for one year.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29
NaEgicd Oh tEe Rail.

ERIE, PA, Dee. 26.-John Kane.
q brakeman, was killed by cars some
time last night. Early this morning
the remains were found scattered
along the track just east Of the depot
for a distance of four hundred feet.
He was SO terribly mangled and tori
to pieces as TO be uarecogniz able, ex-
cept for a portion Of the face. Even
the clothing was reduced to small
bits. The remains were collected
with q shovel and broom. \ remark
able circumstance is that his brother
was killed some time since in precise
ly the same spot.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29

The appointment is announced OF
another ext Congressman from Ken
lucky under the Clerk Of the House.
This time it is Joha B. Rice, and be
is made Librarian of the House in
place Of John James Piatt. This
makes the fourth ex-CoDgressman
from Kentucky appointed to positions
under the House.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29

A BILL to restore the Thanking priv
ilere bss been very promptly intro
duced into the House by a Democrat
ic member from Tennessee. This is
one Of the reforms" to be expected
from that highly Democratic body.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29
Intense Cold In New Hampshire.

CONCORD. Dee. 2l.-The intensely
cold weather continues The Their
mometer indicates Is degrees below
zero here. The following is The
temperature at the points named
plymouth. 90; Claremont. 30; Clare
mont juuatioa, 3li Newport, 81:
White River Junction, 80; Laucas-
t%r. 30.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29
Horrible EeaIs..

ITHIcA. Y. Y. Dee. 2i.-Wm. p.
Baker, living at Lansingville. In this
county. was found bv his wife yes
terday forenoon ia the hog pen with
bis bowels torn out. 1t il supposed
be tainted and while unconscious
was aitsc.ycd and killed by q hog.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29
E.9ss OF the French steamer Lou.

BORDEAUX, December 2l.-Last
night the steamer Gironde, bound for
Brazil, collided in the River Gironde
with the steamer Louisiana, of the
General Transatlantic Company,
homeward bonnd from tie West To-
dies. The Louisiaae sank. Sixteen
persons were drowned, including her
captain. The steamer sank 10 ten
minutes after she was struck. The
GiroDae rescued one hundred of her
passengers and cFeR. AL The per-
sons drowned were passengers except
the captain.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29
A BOSTON HORROR.
EXPLOSION OF 4 LARGE GAS
MAIN.
a PAVEMENT THg0S6ED WITH
PLO2LE TORN UP.
severas Persons Killed and n Large
Number

BoSToN, December 22-Shoriiy be-
fore seyen O'Clock this evening a ter
rib.e explosion occurred in South
Boston, BY which a large number 81
persons we're injured and several
killed. The large gas main running
under the Federal street bridge 10
South Boston, and thence along tie
waters edge under the pavement on
Federal street. exploded with a loud
report, tearing up the pavement for
a distance of one hundred and fifty
feet or more. The street was throug-
ed with people at the time, and many
were buried under the debris. eros
ley's grain warehouse was badly
shattered, aud viii have 20 be taken
down. The foreman was instantly
killed. II is supposed several per
sons were-bloYn Into the water.
THE VICTIMS.
The list Of killed and wounded as
far as ascertained is as fellows: Kill
ed, two; fatally injured, four; serious
" hurt, niue; slightly hurt three.
Seven persons are missing, and sup
posed to have been blown into the
water and drowned.
THE CAUSE OF TUE EXPLOSION.
As yet there is no positive knowi-
edge of the cause of the explosion,
but it is supposed the recent cold
weather caused the pipe to burst, and
the ground becoming impregnated
with gas. ignition from some cause
communicated freto the confined gas
and caused the explosion. Eye wit
nesses state that the first intimation
was a bright fash about midway Of
the causcway, followed by a sharp
explosion, paving stones, gravel aud
debris flying 10 all directions, and
almost Immediately thereafter the
causewav on the right hand side IN
der which ran the gas main fell yer
into the river, carrying with it Y
al persons who were stunned, Injured
or killed by the explosion. The num-
Der of these is nOt yet ascertained,
but il is feared several were buried
the debris at the bottom of the
The pavement plete-
" torn up for q distance of q hun
lred and se%venty-ive feet.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29

THE religious press bas taken up
the proposition of President Grant to
tax church property. and the discus
sion is quite a vigorous one. The
proposition finds many ard able
f-iendz
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Ne1o 4duertisements
DARN FOR SALE.

Elias shoberser oseEs hz fac firm. sItaate twa
miles Northeast Of Schelisbnrg, Bedford county,
Pa. at private sale. The farm contains 1874 acres,
all under fence and well watered, part Of Ii heins
In a good state of cultivation and the remainder
well timbered. There are three apple orchards
and a number eft peach and cherry trees on the
premises. Public road passes by house and barn.
Churches, stores, school house AMI mill are eonve.
n.ens. This tara is located but three miles from
the Baiifodd- E9r sI.tne. il .1.matios call on
ROBERT b. SAllh,
oetij Shankssiilf, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29

A PROJECT on which the Democrat
ic heart is now intent is, to abolish
the grade Of Lieutenant General in
the Army, and TO reduce the force to
$1,000 men. and also q corresponding
number Of officers. This aims to de-
grade Sheridan and put him out Of
the army for calling the White
League assassins by their right name,
banditti. 1t will also aid the rebels
now to visit their smotbered wrath
on such other officers rs have earned
their hate by fighting 200 loyalty for
their country and against treason
This is to punish patriotism.-Har
F1sbUrg Telegraph.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29

GERS. s. Teacle Wallis contested TIC
election of Gwinn, the regular Deni-
ocrs,ic nominee; the Governor re-
ferred the question of his authority
TO the Courts, and 'he highest court
in the State has decided that although
the Constitution gives bin the sole
power TO examine the legality OF the
elections. yet, that in SO doing, be
cannot go behind the election returns.
So, according to this court, the Gov
ernor With foil power to examine into
the legality of The election, FAUST take
the cooked up returns Of the rascal
lv Judges, which on their face show
the vote returned to be much larger
than it is possible to poll in the city
even if every vote within its limit;
had been polied. What do honest
men think Of such decision;
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29

Gov. HARThASFT's inauguration
will take place on the 18th of Janu-
ary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-12-29

Z CEND Csc. tot II. ROW Ell CO., New York
- for book l95th edition) containing lists Of 1000
newspapers, and estimates showing cest Of adyer-
Using. Janis
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SEE HERE!
HOLIDAY JEWELRY. S
.UBLIC NOTICE

Public notice il hereby given thit an Gpplca-
ton will be male at the coming session Of tie
General Assembly for the passage Of an act e nth
tleI An Az % improve tbs breed Of horses IA
Somerset county. and requiring the keeper D.
~sialli0ns 10 be let Tor service 20 mares in said cosn
" TO take oat al annual license therefor; Inc
object Of The bill are fully set forth In The title
ALEX. COUNTRIMANI
dsel5 GEORGE SECHLER,
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murderers. The lox-browed brates
are living better cox than they ever
did 10 their lives and they seem TO
expect ii. They grogI and consider
themselves ilI-ased, ii they do not
these thiags every day. Ii is &
nice hing to be q murderer for a lit
tie while.
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THE SYMPATHY

shown for murderers is something
curious. was az the prison, the
other day aud saw broiled chickens,
wine, rich cakes and confectionery
the choicest cigars hat had been
sent in to comfort these miserable