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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-11-22
A TERRIFIC CRASH.

Explosion Of Dynamite In the City of
New York-Narrow Escape Of Many
People from Death.
NRw YORK, Nov. 20.-Early this after
noon an explosion occurred on East
SeventY-third street, between Second and
Third avenues, N. Y, where Patrick Farley,
a contractor, has men blasting rock on the
north side of the street, 1t was caused by the
carelessness of Patrick Monahan, foreman, in
hanging number of dynamite cartridges to
dry on a steam pipe. The explosion shook
the entire Leighborhood, and wrecked windows
and doors in ffty-three houses adjacent. Fly
ing glass, splinters and falling brick and fur
niture injured several persons. MOnahan was
arrested.
The Times reports that the intense cold of
Sunday night froze the cartridges. Monday
morning, Monahan prepared and capped seven
cartridges and put them to thaw around the
steam pipe of boiler which furnished steam
for drilling. About o'clock the mea who
had been to dinner prepared to resume
work. Geo. Henry Barrett, who
had charge of the drill, was going to drill
in the excavation, when he saw smoke CURL
ing up from one of the cartridges. At the
same moment Monahan, who came out of the
excavation, saw the burning cartridge. Both
realizep what was about to occur and running
away, shouted loudly erun! save yourselves,
quick!'' All the workman heard the warning.
Some ran, others threw themselves
fiat on the ground and an instant
later, when all were comparatively out of
danger, the cartridges exploded with a de-
tonation that was heard all over the upper
part of the city and was felt from Fifth to
Ninetieth street. The explosion of the car
fridge made sort of crater about five feet in
diameter and ten inches deep in the sidewalk.
The shed over the boiler was reduced to match
wood and the steam attachment which con-
veyed power to the drill was swept away.
:. No one of the wOrkmen was injured.l When
the noise of the explosion was over, cries of
distress and alarm accompanied by the crash
of falling glass and woodwork were heard in
all directions in the immediate neighborhood.
In moment thousands of persons attracted
by the explosion swarmed around the excava-
tion, and the residents of more than seventy
houses left their homes In
fear. In several instances locked
doors shut when the explosion occurred
were wrenched off. Many window castings
and shutters were broken and displaced and
plaster fell frnm ceilings. Probably dozen
windows were wrecked in houses remote from
the scene of the explosion, Twenty.fifth ave-
First avenue. In all damage was done in
about seventy houses.
Monahan's theory is that spark from the
furnace ignited the fuse of one of the cart
ridges. Eight persons only were slightly in
jured. Farley, the contractor, notified a house
holder who had suffered that he would pay the
damage and asked those injured to send him
their doctor bills. These will not be heavy
The shock of the explosion caused some alarm
in public school in East Seventy-fifth street,
but was soon restored
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-11-22

Woolen hose for ladies and children, a
Fishbein Bros, seven corners
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-11-22
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
To-Day's Weather.

WASHINGTON, Nov. %, l a. m.-Indica.
tions for upper lake region, generally fair
weather, cold, north and west winds, shifting
to warmer. east and south winds during the
day, rising followed by falling barometer.
For upper Mississipsi and lower Missouri val.
leys, generally fair weather, slowly rising
temperature, northerly winds shifting to east
and south and falling barometer.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-11-22

Hot soup free from 10 to 10 at Oscar Mat
ter's, Scs Wabashaw street.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-11-22

Lead and iron pipe pumps at Kenny & HUI
ne RS,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23
The Wrecked r.r.na.

The steamer Tarana was wrecked on the east
coast of New Zealand, between Port Chalmers
and the Port of Dunedine, and 130 lives lost.
The account says: "When the vessel first
struck the sea WAS comparatively calm, and it
was thought no lives would be lost, but heavy
surf breaks on that part of the coast. There
are no ife-boats or ife-saving apparatus. One
boat which went from the vessel was driven
upon the beach and broken, while the other
could render no assistance, and . heavy swell
set in, the steamer settled down on the rocks,
and was washed over by the waves. The crew
and passengers huddled at last on the fore
castle and in the rigging, and, as they became
exhausted were gradually washed into the sea.
The vessel struck at five o'clock Friday morn
ing. By two o'clock all the women and chill
dren had been washed of the forecastle. A
few Of the strongest men held on to the rig
ging till night. At two o'clock Saturday morn
ing cry was heard by those on shore as the
mast fell into the sea, and when morning
dawned there was scarcely q vestige of the
wreck. Between sixty and seventy bodies have
come ashore, most of which have been iden-
titled. The majority have been buried on .
piece of ground on the coast"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23
Our Bad Manners.

We arc endeavoring TO lift the people
10 the plane Of intelligence and material
comfort, and even luxury, in the matter
Of education, food, apparel and dwell
ings. While doing this We ore. perhaps,
neglecting our manners and getting to be
somewhat too brusque and careless Of
each others feelings. Every age, even
the worst has had Its good point, its
redeeming feature, which has been its
reason for being whatit was. The com
edies Of Shakespeare, which are full Of O
delicsts social aroma that is exhaled by
It's charming heroines, and 10 subtle and
fragrant as the odor-of "a bank of vio-
lots, show that the feudal times, bad and
dark q they were in mosts respects, had
st least commodity Of good manners in
their upper circles which are worthy even
Of our Imitation. Herald.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23
LIfe's BRIGHTEST Hour.

Not long since, / met o gentleman who
is assessed for one million. Silver was
In his hair, care upon his brow, and he
slightly stopped beneath his burden Of
wealth. We were speaking of the
period of his life he had reached the most
perfect enjoyment, or rather, when he
had found happiness TO be nearest un-
alloyed-
"11l tell you," said the millionaire,
when was the happiest hour Of my life.
At the age Of one and twenty had
saved $500. Twas earning $500 year,
and my father did not take it from me,
only requiring that I should pay my
board. At the age of twenty-five I
secured pretty cottage just outside Of
the city. Twas able to pay two-thirds
Of the value down, and also furnish it
respectfully. I was married ON Sunday
"a Sunday In June-at my fathers
house. Ny wife had come to me poor
in purse, but rich In the wealth of wo-
manhood. The Sabbath and the Sab
bath night We passed beneath my faith
er's roof, and on Monday morning I
went 10 my work, leaving mother and
sister TO help In preparing my home.
"On Monday evening, whom the labors
Of the day were done, I went not to the
paternal shelter, but TO my own house
my own home. The holy atmosphere Of
that hour seems 10 surround me even
now in the memory. Iopened the door
Of my cottage and entered. ! laid my
hat on the little stand In the1hall, and
passed ON 10 the kitchen-our kitchen
and dining-room were all one then. ]
pushed open the kitchen door and was
in-heavenl The table was set against
tho wall-the evening meal was ready
prepared by the hands Of her who had
come 10 be my helpmeet In deed as we'll
as In name-and by the tea-table, with Q
throbbing and expectant look upon her
lovely and loving face, stood my wife.
I could only clasp the waiting angel tc
my bosom, thus showing TO her the
ecstatic burden Of my heart.
sThe years have passed-long, long
years-and worldly wealth has flown
upon me, and am honored and envied
but as true - heaven-I would Civ,
aIl-every dollar, for the Joy Of tina
June evening, In the long, long ago.
Exchange.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23
Politeness Of the Heart.

"I hope" M. Legouve writes, 81 am
as much a nineteenth-century man as
any; but don't repudiate all in the past.
There were both good and charming
things in it, and I would fain steal some
of its graces to adorn our modern life.
France will not be quite herself until she
shall have allied the manner of the old
with the principles of the new" And
the outcome of true politeness he notes
in the behavior Of a little boy: Zone
day when he was only five, his mother
gave him q penny to carry to an old
infirm beggar whom they met on the
road. The child took the coin, and as
he dropped it into the outstretched hand
he raised his cap. Thanks to him, we
can complete the thought of vauyen
argues and say: '.Politeness is like
great thoughts it comes from the heart.
So, James Gazette.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

Another Amsriean Horse vietorIous.
Says Paris cablegram of the 18th: ''The
race for the grand prize of Paris took place to-
day and resulted in another victory for an
American horse. J. r. Keene's b. C. Foxhall
was winner, with Lefore's ch. c. Tristan sec
ond and Count de Legrange's b. C. Albion
third. The contest was q very close and excit-
ing one, especially near the finish. Tristan
Joined Foxhall at the distance, and both ran
grand race home. Foxhall, staying longer,
won by q head. The weather was fine, but
sultry. The various roads to Longchamp were
thronged with vehicles. A great many drags
were conspicuous by bearing the American
flag. The attendance was immense. President
Grevy,. ex-Queen Isabella, and Ministers Con-
STAINS, Magnin, and Ferry were present. Roche
fort, the Duke of Hamilton, Prince Soltykoff,
and Marshal MacMahon were in the paddock.
The grand prize of Paris is 10000 francs in
specie given half by the city of Paris, and voted
in the budget of 81, and half by five great
railroad companies, for entire colts and
fllies foaled in 1878, of every description and
country, added to the sweepstakes Of 1000
francs each; second horse to receive 5000
francs and third 5000 francs out Of the stakes;
weight, colts, III pounds, and fillies 118
pounds; distance, about one mile and seven
furlongs; $50 subscribers. Foxhal was bred
by A. J. Alexander, of Spring Station, Wood
ford County, KY, and purchased by Mr.. Keene
for $3.50, in 1879, when he was only year old.
King Alfonso was the sire of Foxhall, and
Jamaica was his dam. The colt made his first
appearance on q race course last year, when,
on October 13, he ran for the Bedford Stakes
at meeting at Newcastle, England. He won
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

BY 4. NORMAN GuNNIsoN.

Where we used to drink, In the days gone by,
Where the daises grew beside the brink,
When the sun was hot, and the boys were dry,
And the nectar bright, that We used to drink
Where the moses grew on the old spring stair,
And We were too happy to pause and think
OF the fading moments passing there
The spring was bright where we used to drink.
And how the laughter of boy and girl
In merry wavelets were borne along, sag 6
With dainty glimmer OF sunny curl, -e
And childish prattle and mellow song.
think, sometimes, that the summer light
Shone out OF Heaven through an open chink,
And angels smiled at the joyous sight,
Beside the spring where we used to drink.
The days are gone which were joyous then,
The school Is closed, and the brook is dry;
The girls are grown, and the boys are men,
The spring still murmurs its lullaby; $50
The grass 10 green in the meadows there,
Still grow the daisies beside the brink;
But the moss has gathered upon the stair,
Above the spring where We used to drink.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23
Destructive Fire in BROOKLYN.

No. 4, a bonded warehouse, and No. s, free
warehouse, situated on Furnace street, on the
water front, Brooklyn, and owned by E. Pierre
pont, were consumed by fire the past week at q
loss of $3.50, 900. Patrick Morrison, an en-
ploye persisted in the flames. Thirteen en-
gines, assisted by tugs and a ferryboat, were
unable to extinguish the flames, 80 fercely did
they rage, and it was with great difficulty they
were confined to the stores burned.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23
Enfal Lixhfuing Nfr0ke.

Andrew d. Robson, nephew Of ex-Secre-
tary Robeson, of New Jersey, was instantly
killed by lightning near Hunnewell, Kansas, on
the 11th inst Mr.. Robson had just returned
from Hunnewell to his farm, near that city, and
was unsaddling his horse in the barn. His
clothes were literally torn from his body, his
watch chain melted, and his face and body
much torn. His horse was also killed instant
ly, and one end Of the barn torn out.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23
Tragedy and Comedy.

The distinction is very simple. In
tragedy the plot turns on a murder; IN
comedy it turns ON q marriage. The
question in comedy is whether the
marriage will take place or not, and in q
tragedy whether the murder will be ac-
complished or not. There will be q mar
riage, there will be murder; this is the
first act. There will be- no marriage or
murder; this is the second act. A new
incident happens, new manner Of kill
ing or marrying; that is the third act.
An obstacle arises which prevents the
killing or marrying; this is the fourth
act This must finish, and so in the fifth
act the marriage or murder, is arranged
or accomplished, because everything
must have an end.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23
The Riots I'm akibbereep.

The Bishop of Ross has communicated the
following to the press: ''The riots of Skibber-
cen have been much exaggerated by English
and Irish newspapers. 1t would be unfair to
charge the Land League with the responsibility
for the disturbances. With the continuance Of
evictions there can be no peace in any part Of
this district
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23
Ingers0ll In Luck.

Colonel R. G. Ingerson and Colonel B. T.
Grafton are the lucky owners Of half interest
in the Ivanhoe mine, in the Black Range Dis
trict, New Mexico, in which the big strike was
made by Gillett few days ago. The shaft
is now eighty-seven feet deep, and shows pay
streak twelve feet wide, averaging, all the way
through, $3.50 in silver and gold to the ton.
Colonel Ingerson says that it is, without doubt,
the finest body Of ore ever discovered. The
mine is bonded, but not share of the stock is
for sale. a
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23
Foreign Immigrants,

The influx Of immigrants last week was
again very large, over 4, 900 having arrived at
Baltimore, alone. They are nearly all bound
forthe West, being put through by special trains
on the B. and o. Road, which at one time had
on their line between Baltimore and Chicago
eight special trains, embracing over fifty cars.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

At Elizabeth, N. Y, lunatic named Magic,
asked Miss Fannie Walker, a young lady, to
marry him. Miss Walker refused, whereupon
Magic drew revolver and deliberately shot at
her twice, wounding her, but not fatally.
Magic then killed himself.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

Information from Sofia says the Zanecof
party sent the following telegram to Gladstone:
1--WE appeal to the generosity Of England to
save our liberty, which is threatened by a die
tatorship." The party have issued procla-
nation to electors, in which they say: "The
country is in danger. 1t is your duty to elect
men who are equal to the emergency, in order
to preserve our liberties"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23
I'm, whe.s Cr.p An IIIiuois.

The Department Of Agriculture Of Illinois
reports: The-wheat harvest will be much later
than usual. The many complaints of injury
TO wheat by the chinch bug, army worm and
unfavorable weather, will prepare the public
for even more discouraging reports before the
arop In harvested.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

The recent court-martial Of Nihilists at Kieff,
sentenced two persons to death and the remain
ing eight either to penal servitude or exile to
Siberia. The Emperor commuted the death
sentences to penal servitude for life. The
accused included four women.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

While tan men, who were on barge, were
boarding q skin, in the Ohio, at Cincinnati, the
skin overturned and six Of them were drowned.
Only three out Of the ten could swim, and
these, with one other, managed to save them
selves. The others were washed by the swift
current under the barges.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

APeking dispatch says theyouthful Emperor
has had smallpox twenty-five days, and is
considered In critical condition. The court
physicians have little hope OF his recovery.
The Western Empress is expected to recover.
Over 100 nurses have been employed to feed
her with their milk.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

amount of $4,000 1t is estimated that in
this particular of his Office he will save the first
fiscal year 81, SOC, 900. He has also saved $780,
600, as compared with last years expenditures,
in contracts for postal cards, envelopes, etc.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23
A German U.iversisy I'm America.

A Berlin correspondent says the idea Of
founding German University in one Of the
Western States of America is taking practical
shape. Several banking houses have prof
fored sympathy and corporation to the lead
ers Of the movement at Frankfort.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23
tn. y,rsor,. Dt...ser.

The verdict in the investigation Of the Vic
toria disaster at London, Ont, casts blame on
the Captain for taking too much work on his
hands, on the Manager for not employing
sufficient number of hands, and upon the Gov
srnment Inspector for his want Of care.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

Intelligence from Constantinople says one
hundred persons were killed and sixty injured
by the earthquake which recently devastated
number of villages in the Pashalic of Van, Ar
mania
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

1t is stated on what appears to be good au-
thority that the entire iron interests of st.
Louis are about 10 be consolidated. The capi-
tai will amount to s7,0OO,0 900.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

While thirty-three convicts were being taken
from the st. Vincent de Paul Penitentiary to
Kingston, Ontario, five succeeded in removing
their handouts and escaping through window
of the car. The remaining prisoners were mu-
tinous.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23
UrouuOta AGnfn,

At Ascot, Lorillard's Hoquois won the Prince
Of Wales stake, Geologist, second; Great Carle,
third. Seven ran. Iroquois, it will be remem-
bered, won the Derby race. The London Times
says the Derby winner never before won the
Prince of Wales stakes
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23
Tn. As....,us Tortured.

A now paper issued by the Nihilists called
Trial and Torture reasserts that the assassns
of the Gar were severely tortured before their
execution. 1t states that it received the infor-
nation from Rousakof's own lips while on his
WAY to the scaifold.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

The German emigration to America is truly
wonderful. dispatch from Bremen says the
steamship companies have the utmost difficulty
In providing transportation, 50 great are the
demands.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

In the Chamber Of Deputies, Rome, universal
suffrage was rejected by vote Of 314 to 80.
Female suffrage was rejected by a show of
hands, only signor Fabri, its proposer, voting
for IL
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23
Jews for Spain.

sSixty thousand jews are expected to emf
CRATE to Spain in consequence of the decision
Of the Government allowing Jews expelled
from Russia to 20 to Spain.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

He WHO who filings his pills away will
live to die another day.-AndreWs
Queen. But he who swallows 'em and
has pain will live to have the gripes
again.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

waiting to ascertain whether condemnation
was warranted by the circumstances of the
case. To put it in a single phrase, they think
it was clear case of bounding"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

Orlando Greenfield, the Buffalo wife mur-
dsrer, has again been sentenced to death. The
date of execution has been fixed for August 5.
This Is the fifth time Greenfield has been tried,
found guilty, and sentenced to be hanged.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

The London telegraph operators have re-
solved upon strike against working over time,
and the Leeds operators will follow suit.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

At the close Of last week there was no change
In the situation at Albany. The deadlock
seems likely to continue for an indefinite time.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

In his report the Commissioner Of Agricul-
ture Of Kentucky says that there win be only
two-thirds of q crop of wheat, a good crop of
tobacco and probable failure of the corn crop.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

silas N. Waite, the Brattleboro, Vt, bank
President charged with making false returns
TO the Government under the National Bank
ing Act, has been sentenced to six years i'm
prisonment r
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

Several thousand workmen are on strike at
Stockholm, and riot is feared. A number Of
fires in Sweden recently are believed to be of
incendiary origin.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23
shepherd Crowley.

Rev. Crowley, Of New York, who was found
guilty by the courts Of starving little children
and cruelty furnishing them, and therefore sent
to the penitentiary, it doth appear, is about to
re-enter the ministry. Says dispatch from
Philadelphia: ''The committee of clergymon
and laymen appointed by Bishop Potter to give
Rev. Mr.. Crowley fair trial, which he con-
tended was denied by the secular authorities,
has concluded It's labors. The result is, IL not
q complete vindication Of the reverend gentle
man, at least such representation of his case
as will show that his condemnation to the
penitentiary as q felon was not warranted by
the facts, and no cause, therefore, why he
should be deposed from the ministry. The
committee, in the course Of its report, lays
stress upon the injustice of the secular press in
condemning Q man in his position without
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23
The Wheat Crop.

The Agricultural Department makes the fol-
lowing report: Spring Wheat The acreage Of
this crop shows large decline since last year.
The area reported to this Department is only
86 per cent. of that sown in 1880. The condi-
ton is, however, fully equal to that of last
year at the same time. Winter Wheat-The
condition of this crop is reported at an average
for the whole country of only 76. The princi-
pal complaints are from Michigan, Indiana
and Illinois, where, added to most unfavorable
weather, there is great damage from chinch
bugs and the Hessian fly. California reports .
very low condition, caused by cold weather
and drought.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-23

II is understood that Lionel Sacakville West,
British Minister at Madrid, will succeed Sir
Edward Thornton as Minister to the United
States.