The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-11-15

is finished. The span of five hundred feet
In the clear is longer than any other truss
span in the world. The test was salts
factory.
SATURDAY, November 3, George Eckles,
who had been but recently released from
the Kalamazoo Insane Asylum as cured,
killed his mother and committed suicide
near Hastings, Michigan. The work was
done with revolver, and Eckles left a note
declaring his intentions. The same even
ing, at Winona, Minnesota, Charles Bohm, a
hotel keeper, shot his wife at a ball, and
thinking that he had killed her, shot him
self through the forehead. He fell dead, but
she will probably recover.
RIOT occurred among railroad laborers
on the Scioto Valley Railroad at Piketon,
Ohio, Monday, November 5. Over one hun
dred hands were engaged in it. The row
began among themselves on Sunday, but the
next day they turned their attention to run
affairs to suit their own views. Having be.
come half crazed with beer, they demanded
liquor from the proprietor of the Nessler
House. This was refused, and the mob
drove him into the street, handled him
roughly, broke open the bar-room, helped
themselves. Before the riot could be quelled
the militia were called out, and the ring
leaders lodged in Jail under military guard.
Several men received bayonet thrusts and
others severe wounds.
LATE advices from Ell Paso say it is now
believed that there were a number of ennis
saries of Lerdo in the band of Mexicans
which crossed the Rio Grande about two
weeks ago, and had fight with the Indians
on Texas soil. While ostensibly following
the Indians there seems to be no doubt that
the real object of these Lerdoists is to stir
up new revolution, and, if possible, over
throw Diaz. This band of Mexicans have
not left yet, and are intriguing and doing
everything in their power to precipitate war
between the United States and the Diaz
Government in hope of overthrowing the
latter, and again obtaining power for them
selves. 1t is said Lerdo's agents are very
active all along the Rio Grande, and are also
plotting within the army of Diaz.
ELECTIONS in the several States passed
off, Wednesday, 7th inst, with generally a
very light vote. Massachusetts elects a
| Republican Governor, by an increased Re-
| publican vote over the election of two years
| ago. The Democrats carry Pennsylvania
by from $4,000 to $4,000 majority, and New
York by probably 10000. In New York
| City, John Morrissey is elected 10 the State
Senate by over 5000 majority, being a tri-
umph for the anti-Tammanyites. New Jer-
sey elects Gen. George B. Mcclellan, Gov
ornor, but by what majority is not known.
Connecticut and Wisconsin will require an
official count to determine the result. The
most signal revolution anywhere was in
Philadelphia, where the Democrats elected
their entire city ticket.
SENATOR MoRToN's funeral, Monday,
November 5, at Indianapolis, was attended
by larger concourse than has followed any
public man to the grave since the death OF
Lincoln. His body lay in state all Sunday
at the Courthouse, and it is estimated that
not less than 10000 people viewed his re-
mains during the day. Special trains were
run on all the roads entering Indianapolis
and delegations came from St. Louis
Cincinnati, Louisville, Chicago, New York
and all the cities within reaching distance
to pay their tribute of respect. The Govern
ment was represented by the heads o
several departments, and by COMMITTEES
from both branches of Congress. Presiden
Hayes was unable 20 attend, but Mrs. Haye
sent floral tribute to be p 'aced upon hi
casket. The funeral sermon was preached
by the Rev. j. B. Cleaver, eulogy wa
pronounced by Rev. DIR. j. FL. Bayless, AM
the dead Senator was laid to rest in Crow
|, | Hill Cametary