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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
Allegheny Valley Railroad.
Low eRADE DIVISION.

on and after Monday. December ?7ih. 1875
" the pa,seneer trains will run daily (exrepr
sun dayl between R.d BANK aud Driftwovd, a,
follows .NNI
EAsTw ARD.--Dsy Mail leaves Piu.bur,
s:25 .. IN :; Red Bank Ilsbo sligo junction t2;os
New Bethlehem loo p. mi MsysviiIe lila
Troy i.36 Bfool,ii 200 Fuiier's 2.2s Rey
noldsviIls 2;i5 Dubois s1t, Summit Tunpe
s.3t Pen6cid $3.50 weedville isi9; Bcneretis
stt arrives Al Ddfwood at s;a2.
WE~TW ARD.--Dsy Mail leaves Driftvood
l2i7s p. m; B,bsrstts iiisj M.sdriis i;si
rsn1sld i.ss summit Tunnel AIS DuBois 7;ssi
ReyncidsviIlc asos fullsr'ss;2&s Brook vile 500,
Troy 4:is Msywilis tssi New Beihlshsm t,as
sIiss Junction sissi Red Bark sa5j arrises si
Pisssssrs ss sos ?. IN.
closs sou sscsisss made ~ish trsins on p. 4 y
Rsilsesd st brin ssed, ssd With tram % ths
Allegheny yslby Rsiirosd st Red Bank,
III DAVID NccA Zoo. 0,si Sept
4 A. JaexsoS. snpf l.. y. Div.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

he Clinton Republican says that
- has been discovered on shuman Zimmer-
~ farm AT Heekley, Centre county, said to be
= to the hnsst Italian marble. II possesses a
|1lifii rome surfacc, and is susceptible Of an
2erd p " pol 81.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

Look IlERE, FAnNERs IL have lot Of green.
hacks on hand whiih want to trade OF for Oats
send il along, and come aud count your cash.
Cash for cats. JAS. l.. LEAvY.
Cleardeli, meh 20, 'ss.st.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

|Conductors have nothing to do on
Pennsylvania Railroad since the train agents
Nc put on, except to walk around aud see u
body ge'' on the train at stopping places. Il
- easy that they regard the srrsngemsn, with
trrat deal of su,picion.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

kAltoona has the Centennial fever,
"A the Mayor Of the city has issued call for =
&bc meeting, to take into consideration the
bjeet Of proper celebration on the coming
&arih Of July. Let Cienrheid follow suit
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

Inter com menced in earnest in this
on Thursdsy last. The ground Is nov
y nth now to the depth Of about thre'
and IL Is s,ii spowing. This is th'
y snow we have bad this Winter. and log
n Improving IL by getting their timber to
ks Of the. river. -
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

$500 On hfsi mortgage. on brick ba,as-.
~iieh cost $1,000, aud the lender viii bv given
u Insurance policy of $4,000 on above prolr fty
a. additional srcufi;y. Address for information,
PHILIP DOTS, Treasurer, or n. A. WRIGHT.
one Of The Trustees of Odd f.iiows' Hat Assvris
lion. Gin Hope, clearheid county, Pa.
March lsi, is16.ft
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
GOOD RI OUR,

~ different brands. 'hlwsys on hapd, aud will he
soldm the lowcst'posiible figures.
j. II. Mcclaln's Medicines, jaync's Medicine
iiost,iiers and iioohHnts Diiter.
5OUD pounds OF Wool wanted for which the
highest price will be paid. ClcYerseed ON hano
aud for sale at the lowest market pnce
Also, Agent tor strsttonyille sid Curwensyilie
rhreshing Machines.
va Call and sec for yourselves. You will 6nd
everything usually kept In a retail store.
l.. NJ. C0UDRIET.
Frenohville 2. o., August 70, 1874
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

BueGiEs FoR SALK.--R. Newton Shaw keeps a
full supply of fredop'a Buggies and Platform
Wagons for sale. To be seen at the Shaw House
yard. Call on or address him at cleardeld Penn
sylyania, NAV 13-tf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

Iop sAiE.-Tbe undersigned offers for
Il she valuable tosn property 10 the borough
y cicarheid Lot s6xlS5 leot, with good two
story plank house thereon erected, With three
Rooms down stairs and four bed rooms up stairs.
Also. sewing room and bath room on second goor.
iuuse hnished complete fom cellar TO siiic.--
''ood dou'iv porch and good water. Price req
s'nahle and pa, i~ofs easy
20rug73 WM. NJ. MCCULLOUGH
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

Prepare TO gave the potato bug n
Esey time thi. Summer, as a prominent asricui-
rral paper says all the sfbs point to vigorou,
nmpaign on the paii oftbis vivAcieus little cuss.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

Farmers Lytie has carload of
aesa Ian Plaster, IRON Huntingdsn, in room
b o it, the upera House, fOr@etly occupied by
kratEer a Ly e. o-feg .fa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

4 Old prob has evidently Travelled
ri,n circus. The way he has been throwing
Ackward an forward somersaults OF late Is not
3tten seen outs de- the ring.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

An cpizootic-tioubled individal at our
pw, who soils halfa-doren handkerchief u
10 an siienptto keep bis nasal channel clear,
n tho weather week ago was Ct for August,
q rince th,n it has hardly been Ct for nything
|ievcloping bad colds.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

II you want tobacco Of all grades and manu-
facture, and at Centennial prices from so cents .
navy plug and upwards, 20 to
mch2z II X. n. euAws
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

A sure sign that Spring is approach.
|Ds and arden -msting iins will soon be here, s
Nidenccd in the fact that "liiile onions" are
Rready exposed for sale In our grocery stores.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

A good House and Lot in lIillsdae. about ten
minutes walk FROM the Court House, for sale or
rent on easy terms. A. NJ. iirILs.
msrl5, 1851.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

srLrcr scnooL ! There will be Select School
held in the village Of Bigler. In bradford town
ship, by d u. Botiorf, to commence about the
1T da, of May. Applications received until the
18th Of April mch22-tt
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

Our Special column is decidedly interesting In
, local point of view, and profitable reading to
outsidcTs who want to save money.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

Fraudulent fruit tree agents are said
d be. swindling farner., in some the western
Of this State. Farmers, look %, for
|hese sh rpers fHiltt
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

Easter Suntay, thi, year, falls on the
|e,h OF AprL Eyga are plenty and cheap, aud
|bo~, who.inil to secure good supply for thai
1ay, will bay. TO one TO blame but themselves
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
ERAzIER'S CENTENNIAL
pnCuI IT .lfttpu

A book containing over Sixty beautiful Illus
,ratlons Of Exhibition Buildinss, Psirmcunt
fark, Independence Hall In i7i6 and 1919,
Carpenters Hall, 8irsrd College, Masonic TEN
pie, Cathedral, and all ether place. Of Interrs, In
the Centennial Ciy, with historical sketches Of
,sch. and a compendium Of all other information
sbspiutely indispensable for the Centennial vis-
tor whe oughi TO make bimself thoroughly
familiar With ia contents before visiting the Ex
bibiticn. Sent any ywhcrc by return Of mail On
receipt Of prize, Twenty cents. Adoress Johs ".
fr.sier, No. ION North isih street. Philsdelphis
Big trade discount to country dealers. jani2,'7t
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
DISSOLUTlUN.--

Notice Is hereby given tha, tho plftno,,aip
nsrctofcr, existing aud doing business nader ~,
fm nsmc oi 1roOm. Ligntn.r A Co., at WHIT
more run, Bcocaria townsnip was dissolved b.
mutual c-nsont On the 81 day Of JulJ. 1879. rh,
Ovks Of the ,aid hrn arr Ia the hams OF uu,rg
1iOom, ior settis nent.
IkU0M, IT. HfNRH a 20.
Glen IIon,. March Is lS7t GLt
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
Specials.

II you wnnt good cigars. cheap cigars, aud
'igars that will give saiis,ac lou, 20 to
meh22 II. II. II. Saws.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
poor AND SHOE MAKING,

JOSEPH II. DEERING, On Market street, In
shaw's Row, cloarheld, Pa, has just received
hne lot Of French Calf skins and Rips, the
hest in the market. and Ia nos prepareo TO nan.
uiaeture everything in his line. lie will var
rant his work TO be as represented.
Also, all Kinds Of Leather and Shoe Findings
Tor sale
rhe citizens Of Cicaraeld and vicinity are
respectfully invited to give him call.
Work done At shou astica 7sb7Sy
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

Mrs. S. J. Brown makes hair-swi,ch.
b. curls and irirzes, to order. See her card in
his psper. i. wf H-yfsa at
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
FrCepOrtaLd Eubuque Line
L. the oniy route for EletS, RocKFoRp, fnE =
ronr, aud all paints via trsepoft. in
Chicago aud Milwaukee Line
Pullman alece Cars

IL The oId Lake hor, Route sud is the only on,
rassing through EVANSTON. l.AkE foRgsr. iiGn
LAND PAnK, WAugGoAs, RACINE, RgsosHA to
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
CLEAKPIRLD EXPRESS.
" 4 ptprurp Canductor
" y F"F""F"f NV"u"VfVFs n
sAXK SnuTh. LEAVE NnRTu.
TYRONE STATION.

EAsrwAnn. AH WESTWARD. A.,
Pacific Exp ess. sii5 Pitishurg Rsp'ss, ~
Harrisburg Accm, s4s Pacific Express, fs5i
rN pt
Mail Train, si2a way Passenger, iic'
Atlantic Express. di1 Mail Train, o.
Phila'da Express. 1880 Fast Limo, SIS
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
Terms Of Subscription.

II paid u advance, or within three months ..s2 o.
paid sficr three asd before six months-., 2 bp
y paid af'-r the expiration Of six monihs... o.
ezv- Messrs. s. NJ. PsrrEseni a Co.. News.
paper Advertising Agents, 81 Park Row, corner
B"ekmsp street, are our duly authorized Agent
D Nsw York CITY
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

Msssss. Shertlidge 4 Co. advertise
shs eslebsssed csyugs Lasd Piasss 10 70 tsy's
lssae. For pastiesisrs, ~ theb card
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
II o X s A l. RI

A large and well-6nished Brick Dwelllng, silu.
ate on the river bank, In the borough Of Clear
field, containing eleven rooms, with good cellar
water In the kitchen, aud all the modern conye.
nienees. Pantries, Bathroom, Clothes presses 40
Lot sixty feet front and two handred and thirty
feet back, with n twenty foot alley on the east
side. Said building. with all the appurtensnces,
will be ,old cheap, with psymentsto suit purcha-
ser. Application ca, be made 10 the under
signed, or to A. O. Tate, Esq., who will give all
spect the property.
May 2ist, 1873, A.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

|another column we publish q let
~ John wsusmaksr. President of the
Meas Christ an Association, Of Pbiladsi-
, rgard to the scarcity Of laoor in that
Y rOns who have been thinking Of go.
Pliladelphia in search Of work. should
hitter careful perusai, As II is from =
D Iespoasi le and reliable man.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
H. j mOhohN.
Fehr arv 23-tc Register A recorder.


ID kPOkT OF the condition Of the COUNTY
IL NATIONAL BANK OF Clearhcld. a, Clear.
ted, in the State o. P,npsy lyania, at the close
Of business on March L., 1876:
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
TRUsTEE's SALE
SELLING OPT AT COST

All that large and we'll selected stock Of Boot
and Shoes OF all Kinds enough for the nation
Hats and Caps for men and boys, a fall supp,
for The Centennial. Trunks, Garrett sacks, anl
Gents Furnishing Goods Of all descriptions. Ar,
selling from day to day at cost, at the old sho,
Store Of Peter McGtorgc. In Ciearfcld nearly op
posie the Court House. store open at all huurs
and j, W. Howe, The mcst accommodating cerh
In tpwr, Is ready to wait on customers and receipt
Tor goods. lie Is also authorized to settle and re.
eript for all store accounts Of Peter McGeurgc
No charge for showing govds A. c. TA1B,
Clearheld, Pa. Feb. 2s, isi6-if Trustee.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

Grand total ................ .....s l. ,O36 462 ~
Over million short Now, whv has xot the
money! When these concerns faiied, the mis-.
fortune vas charged to the New York brancb,
which, according to this ,howing, SOUS pdsrsd less
than 100000, while Ebensburg snd Tyroae done
far worse, and the Altoona branch, where the
head centre Of loyalty aud Goodness resided,
+" went Eve times better" It will be ob.erved
that this schedue does not contain a sta,emen,
of the houses at 0sceols, Bedford, nor Remove,
which we have no doubt will add couple cf hun
dred thousand more to the account. It lo,ks 40
though VIM. N, Lloyd A Co. attempted to imiis,e
Jay, Cooke a Co. The as,ets Of the Ebensburs
concern ,how most eonclusively how the lat.
cashier Of that bank, Sam. Henry, was twice
elected to the Legislature. That be took the
money Of the drposi rs to corrupt voters s pretty
clearly set forth in the Bbeusburg branch. Well,
Lloyd Co. have just as much right to rob the
people Of their earnings as Grant, Babcvck, Bel.
knaP Co., and while the people arc foolish
enough to vote for such loyal scoundrels and cor
rupt bankers, they deserve to be robbed and plum
tered sf all they possess. rrn
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

Il the only line for JASEsviLLg. wArrnrows
tosp Dr lac, OsHKosn, ArrLEros. 0RErs RAY
E'oANAnA, NroAuaEE, hsnQurrrK, HorGHroS.
MANcock and the LAKE, srrnRIon Coz NrnY. Il.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
(AU rION.-

An persons arc hereby cautioned sgainst pur-
chasing or In any way msddi,ns With The follow.
ing property, ncs 10 the possession VI h r.
curfy,ol Pike ip.viri brown hcrsr,bs mare.f se
heavy hsrness, Get eflish, harness, !setsi sleigh
harne's, . plow, ! harrow, I shop stove,
grind stone, t~o.h horse wagon, one light wagon
and ,lsigh. ~ the same ~ss purchased By DE a
shsriGs sale, on the 18th Of Fcbruary, aud IL iei
~'sh hin en Loan euly, suhyscs to my order =, an,
time. VI, q. BELL.
Sew Mrpcrt, March a. tsTc-st. 7Ti
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

Numb,r Of iupil' enrolled during term, "a per
cent. of attendance during term, s,i lumber
days school vas open, iso number Of pupil. that
missed no time during the term, h-vis Carrie
Picssl, Lille Taylor, Edith Tate, Carrie sbirey,
julia illegal, Jennie ssntsy. Maud sanke, Olive
staw, Edih Taylor, Harvey illegal, Ira Tate,
Harry sh--y, Grant ssnkey, Wallace sh rsy.
Sixty -icu' visi ors' names we en- ol'd during
the brm.
Mr.. J. A. Gregory visitrd the school twice
whiIe In session. l.. Z. wEnKR, Teacher.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

h may smile over the past Winter,
nus how you didn't h.ve to buy a new
~, aud all that, hut when you will shortly
upon 20 pay ,~sa,y-ase cents Tor a ,sn-
A's Of Fourth u Jul, ieezrream. on account
phao ice crop, you .iYsbs.s' tbs, smile
~ Of extreme disgust fSd euss the weather
'k,;high.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
Green Bay and Marquette Line

IL the only route fr WiSnsA, RaoHEsrEn, OwA.
roSSa, MA,KAro, 81. Ptrrn. Nav ELN. and ali
POINTS N Soutbcfn and Ctniral Minnesota. Its
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
WANTED.
AGENTS.
oAnvMIlaMw

iai PIrr.buitGH. PA.
Por upwards cf twenty ycar The leading busi-
ncss College Of the United stnies. affords unequal.
led advantages for the thorough. practical educs.
ton Of young ani middle aged men Students
admitted at nny time For circulars address
,. c. SMITH, A. NJ,
Principal.
The "IRoN CITY COLLEGE, L tho
only institution of the kind 10 this city that We
rcromIncnd to the plhlic patronage. Pre.byfs-
rioH BaH"er, Pin'bHvh. Pa. Sep. 1873 SIN.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
NOTICE

The undersgned having disposed Of his
Furniture Store and Ca met Making Shop to
Robert Mccorklc and \. y 6uiieb, with view
Of settling up hs books, hereby notnes all persons
~ho nrc indebted TO hun In any way 10 come for
~srd and settle their accounts without delay, aud
save costs. JOHN 0uLiuH.
Clear6sld. Pa March 1b Is7s.at
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

ONLY MILLION SHORT. THOSE once
famous, but nov deiunct bankers. WIN. NJ. Lloyd
Co., OF Altoona, who ior years handled nearly
all the money used In four OF ave Of the surround.
ing counties and had the outside world 70 bell We
ihst their asseis amounted to millions, have at
length shown their hands. by hlug an account
In bankruptcy at Pi,tsbsrg, on the 18th inst,
The Hist Of names Of the creditors is the longest
ever filed in the United States Court for the West
ern District. The following is condemned lis,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

ist of letters remaining unclaimed
= Postofhce at Clesr6eld, for the week ending
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22

GosBrs School REroRr.-R Report ol
dosben School. ior mouth ending Marcn il. :. ie76
Whole number Of pupils in attendance. GIL
average attendance, 81 per cent. Of attendance,
W number Of pupil, without tardy marks, so
number ths, uiissed no time, ~ nuul~rol visit.
from directors, 5 vi,its from citizens, 20.
Prizes awarded to members Of fhu lot, I'd and
ID divisions were received BY Grant sanksy,
Maud ssntsy, Ira Tate, Edith Tate. AMI Carrie
Flexsi.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
: a@.l 8ailroads. aga
Pennsylvania Railroad
TYRONE 4 cLEARFIELD BRANcI

------------------------I
.nN and after Monday. DEC. Q, 1876, tn
AIPassenger Trains will run daily Except SUI
days. between Tyrone and Clearheld, as follow
CLEARflELD MAIL.
W c. IRwis. Cobduetor
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
Chicago, Madison 4 81. Paul
Ni?0na and St. Peter Line

MisstsoTA and Tor MsnisoN. 81. PAuL. NJ
ssArolis. Dtiuin and VII points in the Uren
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
allsffllanfous.

|
f~-'
II NnO
-
HAZE NJ Effhor
I'm FRENCHVILLEl
Tam avars ,hn there ara sam. ,,.,.oo. mn
hard To- please, lad I am also aware that H..
complaint Of "haii times" u we'll nigh universe
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
c ALTO R MIA.

rHH CHICAGO ASp eRrAr-wrsrERs H'iLwA,
tmbrsces under one management the Grea
Trunk Railwsy Lines ofthe WEST and NORTH
WEST. aud. with its pumerous branches an
connections. forms The shsrta-t .ni quickest roui
between Cue 100 and oil point. in lLLiSois WI,
cossis, NcnrnrRs MI HieAs. MiSsrs"ra, low.
NrnsAsKA, cAlIroRsiA and the wErga
TgunirutiFa lis
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-03-22
Omaha and California Line

u The shortest and best roure for all points T.
NosruEns fLlisoIs, Iowa. DAKorA. NrhnAsKA
WNoNiSo. coiosAno, UrAn, NEVADA CAiiroR
MA OHkous, HisA. JArAs and AusrnAuA. II
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1876-11-03

II. NJ. HAMMETT, Ord'y.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1876-11-03
WHO CAN VOTE.

The following is the law of Geor>
gia on the subject. Those who own
no property are taxed one dollar,
which goes to the educational fund.
The payment of taxes is prerequis-
ite to voting. Here is the law
Every male person, born in the I'm
tied States, and every male person,
who has been naturaized, or who
has legally declared his intention to
become a citizen of the United
States, twenty ore years and up
wards, who shall have resided in this
State six months next preceding the
elections, and shall have resided
thirty days in the county in which
he offers to vote, and shall have paid
all taxes which may have been re-
quired Of him, and which he may
have hfd an opportunity of paying
agreeably to law, for the year next
preceding the election, shall be deem
ell an elector.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1876-11-03
ANOTHER DYNAMITE PLOT.
Explosion in the Baggecar CT A Rail
way Train.

AA0AAN
Passengers on the New York Ex>
press that started from Philadelphia
at $40 yesterday afternoon had a
narrow escape. Among the articles
of Baggage checked for New York
was a Saratoga trunk. 1t was
placed in the upper tier of trunks in
the baggage car. When the train,
which was a heavy one, carrying
Centennial passengers, had passed
Metuchen, about twenty six miles
from Jersey City, the baggage mas
ter heard a terrific explosion. 1t
hurled the trunks around, and threw
the men in the car on the floor.
Flames burst from the pile Of bag
gage, setting fire to the baggage and
car almost instantaneousIy. The
fire was spreading rapidly, and the
train was stopped to extinguish the
fire.
The remains of the trunk that had
caused the damage were collected.
The trunk was made of thin wood.
The parts of an intricate little ms>
chine we're found among the broken
boards. A small pistol, attached by
wire to the brass works of clock,
was so arranged that when the hands
reached the figure twelve on the dial,
the pistol was discharged. The
charge was fred into some very in
flammable substance, either dynam
tie or pyroxoline, that was entirely
consumed, and spread rapidly. The
damage will not exceed $500, but it
must have been much more but for
the fortunate placing of the trunk at
the top of the car. The Internal
machine was SO shattered that its ex>
act nature cannot be defined. 1t was
collected and taken to the Jersey
City depot, where Train Master
Charles Watts took charge oft, pend
ing investigation that the railroad Of
ticiais are to make.
John Silpath, the baggage master
says he thinks it probable that the
trunk was either designed for th'
destruction of the railroad depot, oil
to destroy the train. Conductor
Stockton said that he did not heal
the explosion, and did not know why
the train stopped until the brakeman
told him that the baggage car was OF
fire He thought it was intended t.
do some damage in New York, as i
was more probable that it was made
for specific purpose than to xii
passengers or employees on a train
lie thought it had probably been de
layed.