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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

The exhibition given Thursday and Friday
nights by the public school children, under
the management of Mr.. Il. II. Sanner, was
very largely attended. The exercises con-
sisted of the usual number ofdeclamations.
recitations, songs dialogues, &c. &c. The
performers all acquitted themselves in
very creditable manner, and the audience
both evenings seemed to be delighted with
the entertainment. The proceeds are to be
devoted to purchasing apparatus, &c, for the
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

General Hartranit has issued general or
der providing for the participation of the
state troops in the Inauguration parade at
Washington, March 4. The troops will pa
rade in full uniform of the national guard
OF Pennsylvania, great coats, blankets, hay-
ersaeks and canteens, and will carry three
days cooked ra,ions. The quartermastcr's
department will furnish the necessary trans
portation. On the morning of the parade
the division will be inspected by the brigade
inspector, under the supervision of the di-
vision inspector
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

To THE West AND NoRrH-all travellers
will appreciate the announcement that the
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & ST. Louis Railway
Company-Panhandie Route-will hereafter
run a first class Passenger coach from Pitts
burgh TO Louis on the Fast Express
train leaving Pittsburgh every Cay at 9:22 a.
m. Sleeping cars will continue to run on
same train from Pittsburgh TO Cincinnati
Louisville, indianapolis and st. Louis, but
the through coach TO St. Louis viii be =
great benefit TO persons en- route to Indian
apolis. Terre Haute. st. Louis and all points
West and Southwest, who do not care to
nav the extra charge for sleeping car priv
ilcges.
Hotel or sleeping cars viii csntinuc 10
r,,n,on Cincinnati Express leaving Pittsburgh
at 7;s2 D. m. for Cincinnati and Louisville.
and on night express leaving Pittsburgh at
1902 a IN. for Cincinnati, Louisville. In
dianapoIis and st. Louis without change.
Passengers from the West and South will
nlease bear in mind the improved through
car service BY the Panhandle route.
To secure the advantage of quick time,
good connections in Union depots, and
through car accommodations, over one of
the best constructed and most perfectly
cauippcd lines, it is only necessary to ask
for and be sure that you receive tickets via
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & st. Louis Railway
Route.
For time tables and ins .rnation address
w. &. RISEARsoS, Passenger Agent, Pitts
burgh. Pa. or w. L. 0'BR;ss. General Pas
seneer agent PAN Handle Route, Columbus,
Ohio.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

The recent heavy rains caused the water
to rise to such height in Paint creek that
the bridge on the S. & C. railroad, that spans
that stream, was entirely swept away on
Thursday last. The structure was a wood
en- ono, and was only put up temporarily.
BY its destruction freight traffic on the road
has Aad 10 be abandoned for the present,
hands are busily engaged repairing the dam
age, and that freight trains will be running
as usual within the next few days.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

Last Thursday, w. II. Koontz, Esq., pur-
chased from Cook & Beerits the upper end
OF the Hugus lot, on Main Cross and Union
streets they reserving thirty feet front next
Their own building. The price paid was
thirteen hundred dollars Cook & Beerits
had recently purchased the lot at Sherifrs
sale, paying two thousand dollars for ii.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

The smallpox scares Throughout different
sections of the state have caused an unprec-
edented demand for virus. The vaccine
farms of Franklin county are daily shipping
quills and points to all parts of the country,
ond are unable to meet the heavy demand
made upon them. The reputation of the
virus produced there is very high.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

Among the cutiosiiies 10 be exhibited a,
the Loan Exhibition, soon to be given in
Indiana, is musket ball which, for nine
months, was imbcdded in the skull of a per-
son named Smith, who now resides in
'ohnstown. He was wounded in the army,
and suffered intensely until the bullet was
finally found.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

Accidents from exploding coal oil lamps
arc uncominonly and ds,ressingly numcr-
o''s in this state OF late. Almost every pa-
per we pick up contains the particulars of
an accident of this nature, and women are
generally the victims. See that your lamns
are Kept clean, and do not fill them while
they are lighted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16
Resolutions or RESPECT

RESOLUTIONS or RESPECT
WHERE'S, 1t has pleased God to remove
from our number Jonas and Harvey Kline,
we hereby give expression TO onr sorrow in
behalf of their death and in sympathy with
the bercayed family.
Resoicc2, That in the death OF these our
companions, our school has los; :wo diliseni
and punctuai pupils.
Resoleca, That while we humbiy submit to
the will OF Providence we sincerely mourn
the loss Of our friends
Resoired, That the sympathics of this
school be extended TO the family Of The de-
ceased.
Resoircd. That copy of these resolutions
be published in our county papers, and a
copy sent to The afflicted family.
JOHN BELL,
HARvEY FRIEpLINE,
ABEg. BEAM,
Knepper's School House. Committee
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

From the amount of snow that has fallen
this winter one would imagine that the ce
lestial water works were almost exhausted.
But such does not seem TO be the case. The
rainfall of the past few days has been gen.
eral throughout the country and in many
places has done great damage. The exces-
siye cold snap which set in Monday of last
week and continued until Tuesday Of this
week rivals anything of the kind ever expe-
ricnced in the memory of the oldest in
habitant." Every morning during that pc
riod the thermometer was cayorting down
below zero, ranging from 10 TO 20 degrees
below that frigid point.
The ground hog is bigger man nor old
Vennor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

A number Of Mr.. Auditor Snyder's most
intimate friends called upon him Saturday
evening 20 congratulate him upon his re-
markable success in his first political vent
uTe. The Auditor received them in a friend
ly but modest manner shook hands with
them as OF old, and expressed his gratifica-
ton for the magnificent majority which he
lad received. lie said that, while he was
not seeker after Office, still if his friends
thought ii for the public good that he should
forsake the walks of private life and enter
upon pulic career, he was willing 10 sacra-
flee his own personal inclinations in the
matter, and that SO long as they continued
to honor and trust him, he would endeavor
to so conduct himselfas 10 be worthy of that
confidence and honor He further said that
the responsibilities of the position which
be had just been chosen to fill, by the al
most unanimous vote of his fellow-towns-
men. were very great. but that he would try
TO discharge the duties in manner that
would be satisfactory 10 all, irrespective of
race, color. or previous condition of seryi-
tude. We think lac will give an oyster sup
per tomorrow night at least we hope so.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

VENNoR FOR FEBRUARy.-The mild spell
with which January closes will probably
continue well into this month, with the ox-
ception of day or two, up to the 18th Of
the month, with balmy, spring-like wealth
er prevailing in many parts, and snow rap
idly disappearing. A couple of days Of
clustering weather, with rain or snow, Will
be followed by snow storms and cold wealth
er throughout Ontario and the Western
United States. This term will be followed
about the 10Th by storms of wind, rain and
snow, previous to the the setting in of n
cold term. With the beginning of the last
week of the month brilliant, mild, spring
like weather will again appear, melting the
snow, and rendering sleighing impossible in
some localities. few days before the close
of the month high winds are likely 10 pre-
vail, with gales around New York, Long Is
land Sound and other points, with bluster-
ing weather in Canada and the Northern
United States. The last two days are, how
ever, likely to be fair, and the month viii
end with little snow on the ground.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

q j. stated that the ubiquitous tramp is
raTTiag the smallpox around, which is a
reminder of the fact that tlIat class seldom
ury anything around which is worth tax
ue-nat even the smallpox.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16
JOSIAH Keller.

Indiana has a law 10 prevent weak-mind-
dpes1ns marrying. \ crusiy bachelor
ia,iuuatcs that the weak-minded are the
aalv persons who ever think of doing such
g iiinc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

We are in receipt Of an invitation for our
,tli and lady iobe present at the Masonic
EaHquc; 70 be given al the new Central Ho-
81. on the 22d inst. ut is il is a glorious
.ldne 10 be a local editor"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

,'AiGg 20 circumstances over which we
bad no control, our Stonycrcek correspond
ed; was unable TO send his communication
20 ID time Cor this weeks Herald. 1t will
afpear next week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

WE the undersigned Com missioneTs OF Somer-
set County, in conformity with the law, have Or
dered the accompanying accounts of the receipts
and expenditures OF said county, for the year
lss0 TO be published. and we hereby certify tha,
the foregoing statement of outstanding taxes
due said county is correct, according to the books
ia the Trcasurer's and Commissioners Offices.
DENNIS COOK.
Attest i. q. CRICHFIELD,
". NJ. ScHcOCz !. ECGLlNTOCk,
feb2 Clerk. Commissioners.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16
A DAIEisTRAToR.s NOTICE.

Estate Of George Haueer, late OF Milford Twp,
Somerset Co., Pa. deed.
Letters OF administration OF the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned By the
proper authority, notice is hereby given 70 those
indebted to It TO make Immediate payment, ard
those having claims or derraH2s win present them
duly authenticated Tor settlement, on Saturday
the 25th day Of eiGrch 1881, at his late residence
AARON WILL,
Feb. le. Aininistf2tor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

At an Orphans Court held at Somerset, Pa, on
the 2Sth Of January, 1851, the undersigned Aud
itor was, In motion on John o. kinmell, Esq, du-
ly appointed to make q distribution OF the funds
in the hands Of Andrew Hoover, Administrator OF
David Hoover, decd, 10 and among those legally
entitled thereto.
By virtue of the above appointment, the under
signed hereby gives notice that he will meet ut
his Office in the borough of Somerset, Penn'a.
on Wednesday, the 2nd day OF March, 1881, Mt
o'clock p. a., 10 attend 10 the duties of his ap-
pointment, when and where all persons int crested
can attend If they think proper.
JOHN II. SCOTT,
Feb. o Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

Hr John n. Lambert, the s & c r. Il.
i-'eTaph operator al Somerset, has been
ciangol to Johnstown. and Mr.. +. ". Ru-
i-a. formerly Of Meycrsdale, has been placed
.a charge Of the Office at this place
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

Many borough and suburban residents
complain Of frozen cellars. Many farmers
,ay they have lost large quantities of pota-
;ocs and other valuable stores during the
fat month
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16
DIED.

scHRocK.-on Febrtiary Q 1881, oi.ir
daughter Of C. c. and Lizzie Schrock, aeed
year, months, 20 days
sHANk.-on February ., 1ssl, Harvey
Frederick, son Of Frederick and Minerva
Shank, aged years, months, 20 days.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

>.a'!et fever is again quite prevalent in
Ao.haaysharg and vicinity. The disease
hi' been apparently pretty well stamped
'.l' several weeks ago but a number Of new
eases have been reported within the past
ag days.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

We3esire 10 call the attention of our read
a-, 10 the advertisement Of the Syracuse
Chilled riow Company, for which John =
g.vmrer is the agent in this county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

The ice in The Monongahela river broke
lass Wednesday, and began running while
tae thermometer was 22 debress below zero.
The breakup was caused bya rise in the
sa.er from rains in the south.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

AGENTS and canvasscrs ualSe from So 10
,pusr wecl, selling goods for f.. g. Rideout
& Co.. 10 Barclay street. New York Send
-r.hcis Catalogue and terms.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

tpuciite. Flesh. Color, Strength and Wig
off you cove; these, take Ayers ;iarsana-
rlla which will confer them upon Won in
-.sf succession
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

lr sfclrca that the freezing of SO many
.-..gs and small streams in the mountain
.s..,os entirely destroyed the trout.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

~ y,u have been elected Justice of the
e.,,, YOU can get full line of Blanks at
q. \ Boyas.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

hi> Nr. George TaymaE of Somerset. pro-
liic;or of TIA, most excellent hotel, the
somerset House, who Is arranging for 3 par
g 60. transformers TO 90 10 that place per
'l .s.'iH on the :. & C. Railroad within
d. 4e-. ~ wo.-.ja...s9pa Tribune.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

While an Indiana constable was lately
conveying a prisoner on cold day 10 the
iaHn Of Butler handcuficd, the hands Of
tae latter were 50 badly frozen, it is said,
I'm they win have 10 be ampmtated.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

eiier Cor sale the house in which | now
use. This mouse contains eight rooms and
well finished Terms.-One-fifth cash
balance in !. >, ,. aud years with inter
-'. T. +. BLYMYEG,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

ie,. week we had 4 sample of the kind
weather that farmers have 10 sit in the
,a,e and eat mp all they made last sum
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

20 ircvcn; Group in children let them
"'ai lPon their chest pad made OF cotton
'-.'iiis Sewcd upon piece OF muslin or
'.''f ahric This is one of the mother
'ia-iies that has never been known to fail
4aa much serious illness from the dread dis
ease may be prevented ly It's use.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

For the richest, best, and most durable
Chewing Tobacco, ask for Star, and take ne
other. For sale AZ the Grocery, Flour and
F.sl Store 1f
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

P.gcneu.s and cutters should he cleared
i,.. Gc. solae one else to il. It's good
er5sa. l0ok.Hg on.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

yew is the time to buy your linen busters
..ln,lm leaf fans They are several de-
--,4, hcl1T par,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

The prospects for large yield of wheat
,...,. wear is better than common at this sea-
.o1 of the year.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

We, lie undersigned Auditors oi Somerset
County, do hereby certify. that We have settled
and adjusted the account Of Henry + Knepper,
Esd, Treasurer OF the Somerset County Poor
ii House for the year isso. and that this statement
is correct
Witness our h-nas and seals this twelfth day
OF January, A. --lSsl.
ii. D. MCCOY, tSeal)
HENRY LUCAS, (Seel)
Attest ISRAEL EN- ERICk. (Scall
JoHs J. scHEIL- Auditors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

Tie coming spring viii be abusy one with
~ es,rmcrs. on account oftheunexceptional-
l close winter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16
ST,

The Express train leaves Pittsburgh at s:i9 L.
wood Il-40 +. 8I. In return tho Express leaves
Cumberland at 2:35 A. n, arriving az Rock
wood @:33 a. d., C0rneiisTiiic 6-94 4. d., Iitts-
turgh T:4j A. II.
The most direct and pleasant route to the East
and South via Washington City.
Through Mail leaving at 1851 4. NJ, daily, ar
ryes at Washington at 2:25 A. NJ; Baltimore, l0J5
P. n; Phiiapelphia $40 a. - New York e:i5 A.
n; Richmond il:s5 A. N.
Through Express, leaving sos P. n, daily, ar
rives at Washington at CSC a. NJ; Baltimore, 7;49
A. NJ; Philadelphia l;l5 p. n. n. Y, s;ij P. Il.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16
UEsET k8rGAR.
Somerset. Pa.

'hafe Is d man in York who has had the
.'''''ia' experience of having three wives
zen mouths. The first he was divorced
'he second died several months ago,
~. 'll'ie recently lac has taken unto him
= q ''i''i heip-meci. Bat what a power
- '''ef-.n-law- he mast have had to con
-,4t Vi:l.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

''sfiDle weather which we have had
~ present winter opened, has had
hba.. o. putting the nose Of the oldest
liza. ''''' oai Of joint. I, j. useless for
~, sas that he remembers storms and
,,-,-'. ~ STREETS to which those of contem-
y l-'-Fy Interest are no. a circumstance :
-. a''i'ieui may be true, but no one is
ss,,i. s,S OeiieFe for the possibility that
are t.,, 'oD.a De worse than iha; which We
-" L able to conceive
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16
4 DaIINIsTRAToRs, NOTICE.

Estate Of Lot Watson, late Of Addison Twp,
Somerset county, Pa, deed.
Letters 0f administration On the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned by the
proper authority, notice Is hereby given 70 those
Indebted to tho said estate % MAKE immediate
payment, and those having claims or demands
against Ii to present them duly authenticated for
settlement, on Saturday, March 8, 1881, at tho
late residence Of deceased In said township.
VS.. MOUNTAIN.
" Il. WATSON.
T,- ~ kf-uirtstrgtgrF
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16
/. UDIToR's NOTICE.

The undersigned daily sppoin' od auditor to as.
certain ssiyanceiccats and make distributions of
TIE lEnds Ia hasds OF Elias fike and q. :. Grf-
nth- executors OF Joseph Fike, decd. 60 and
among those legally entitled thereto.
Hereby gives nOiiee that he viii attend 10 tho
duties OF his appointment on W Wednesday, TIE 10th
day oi March 1854. at his oiIiec in Somerset Bor-
o'Ivh when asd where all persons Interested can
attend.
T. Z. BAER,
FEB. &c. Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16
ExEcuToRs' NOTICE

Estate Of jonathan ID. Lohr, late Of tlremaahonn,;
Township, deceased.
Letters testamentary en- the above estate hsv-
Ing been granted to the undersigned by proper
authority, notice Is hereby given to all persons
indebted TO gaid estate TO make immediate pay
ment. and those having claims against II to Ife-
sent them duly authenticated fer settlement, on
Saturday. the l9th day of February, 1851, at tEo
late residence OF decd. in said township.
ELIZABETH LOHR,
NEff A. LOHR,
JAP y Executors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

Bay Legal Blanks and Stationery at c. y,
no,.re lie keeps full line.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

'' Very -rcshe>t and best lot os goHiec-
'''''l 81 town at Mr. i. Z. Piscl's. Also
'',''s 'rooeries, Ammunition of all kinds
'ol o. elegant and useful articles too
-'''..oas to mention Fine Drafting Pa
-. 80 oy q inches, for sale. This article
'sl'y commended by all who have in
'i'r'ol or used II.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

A terrific explosion occurred at the Altoo-
ma Iron Works on Monday morning From
the Tribune we get the following facts In
the rolling mill is very powerful machine
known as the ''Squeczers." These are used
to squeeze out Stag which may be in wrought
iron. 1t appears that in some way they were
brokeu and a large crane standing near was
used in their repair. The toe of the crane
was surrounded by ice so that it could not
revolve, and some of the employees who had
not been about the mill very long, and were
unaware of the danger, procured n mass of
red-hot cinder and laid il on the ice with
the idea of melting it, When the hot elm
der came in contact with the ice an explo-
sion followed and pieces of cinder were l,url-
ed in every direction. The mill was set on
fire in several places and it is miracle that
none of the men in the building were kill
ed outright, for the air was thick with ily-
ing pieces of cindcr, some of which rose ff-
ty feet Four men were hurt, three OF them
quite badly, John Curry was severely in
jured in the breast and stomach by flying
cinders. James Smiley, son of the boss
roller. was burned in the face and eyes.
Sylvester Mattern was badly hurt and Frank
King received slight injuries. DR.. Ross, of
Altoona, was called on and did all he could
to relieve the sufferers who were burned.
There viii! be no suspension of the works
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jar 70
GHERIFF's SALE.

by virtue OF 4 wri: OF Test Nepd TX, Issued cut
OF Tie Court Of Common Pleas Of Bedford Co., Pa
and to me directed, there VIII be exposed TO
pubic sale at the Court Houae, in Somerset,
Pa., on
Thursday, FJbrlNmy II, 1881.
att o'clock P ", all the right title, interest and
claim Of the defendant John Cole, Of. in-and 70
tho following described real estate, viz:
4 certain lot OF ground situate in StoystoEn
3or. Somerset county, Pa, containing = acre
more OF less, with two-ssOry log house and other
outbui.dings thereon erected, bounded On the
north by Main street. on the east by alley. on the
south by Michael BrubekeT, On the west by Hen
~ Bowman. with the appurtenalcos.
Taken in execution at the suit Of Thomas II.
Iyons surviving assignee OF Nicholas Ly0as,
decd, now use OF e. ". GarTetsOn.
EorIcE-All persons purchasing AZ tie abo7e
sale Will please take notice that a pars OF the
purchase I1oney-to be made EnoTn at the time
Of sale-wiil be required as soon as the property
Is knocked down, Otherwise Il viii bo again e1-
posed 10 sale at the risk Of the first purchaser.
The residrec the purchase money must be paid on
or before Thursday Of the trst week Of Aprii
Court the time fixed by the Court for the acknoW :
eds,ment OF Deeds and no deed viii be &C knoa leg-
cd until The purchase money Is paid In tnil-
EDGAR KYLE, Sheriff.
SaERIyF's OFFICE.
Somerset, jan. -, .65l. /
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-02-16

Mrs. Grossly, a lady residing in the family
of Mr.. John A. Knecdler, in Cherrytree, In
diana County, about seven miles west of
Carrolltown, attempted on Sunday morning
last to blow out the light of a hanging lamp
in the room which she occupied, when an
explosion followed, and the burning oil en-
velcped her person, igniting her clothing
and injuring her very seriously, IL not fatal
ly. Mrs. Kneedler, who was i'll at the time,
sprans from her bed, and fastening to the
assistance Of the unfortunate woman en-
deayoring 10 eXtinguish the flames by
wrapping piece of carpet about her, but
was prevented from doing so by the hasty
fight of the writhing victim, who ran ont Of
the house screaming pitifully, when enc of
the children succeeded III putting out the
fire by throwing snow on the poor woman,
whose clothing was, however, almost burn
cd off above her waist. The fire in the room
was meantime mastered by 4 young son Of
Mr.. kneedler.