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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-24
ASSISTED IN ROBBERY.
Strain Consequent on Eiuding ofloers
Proves Too Much for George Townsend.

Strain Consequent on Eiuding Offloers
Proves Too Much for George Townsend.
BOsroN, Nov. 81. George Townsend has
been placed under arrest on the charge of
being connected with robbery at Delmar
Junction, Ia, in 1889, by which the Adams
Express company lost 5000. He is self-ac-
cused, having spoken to several persons of
the crime and expressing himself as tired
of the perpetual strain consequent on elud
ing officers.
Some one told the Boston officers. who
locked Townsend up, When brought
into the station no admitted connection
with the robbery, but said that the police
must ascertain the particulars for them
selves, rs he was too sick to be subjected to
severe cross examination. lie was in
terviewcd by Superintendent Lowering of
the Boston Office of the express company,
and said he was night telegraph operator
at Dclmar Junction in 1889 and was an ac-
complete in robbery, the particulars of
which he refuses to divulse.
superintendent Lowering Immediately
telegraphed the superintendent of the
Chicago division of the company, and is
now awaiting reply. In the meantime
Townsend will be held. Since leaving
Delmar Junction, Townsend has worked
in Texas for three years; thence he went
to Hot Springs, and thence to New York
From the latter city he came to Boston
When searched an unloaded revolver and
about $50 in money were found on his
person.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-24
Like Steamer Missing.

CLEVELAND, Nov, 2l.-Nothing has yet
been heard from the large propeller Pom.
tiac, the sister ship of the Gilcher, which
boat recently went down with all on board
in Lake Michigan. The Pontiac cleared
from Marquette on Thursday morning
with "A cargo Of ore, and has not been heard
from since. Her owners fear that she
found-red in the storm that prevailed on
Lake superior Thursday night and yester
day. The vessel is captaiued by James b.
Lowe of Cleveland. She has crew OF
fhirteen NM.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-24

SAL FRANCISCO, Nov. 2L-'rne British
bark Lodoic, Captain Lee, which was
given up for lost, La, arrived safely in
port, seventy-two days from Newcastle,
Eng The Lodoic was greatly delayed
near Cape Horn. owing to stress Of bad
weather, when she was Obliged to put
into NontividcO for repairs, Twelve of
her crew deserted her and three more had
to he put ashore on account of sickness.
Her sails We're blown OF her spars, her
boats were carried away, and more than
once She was thrown on her beam ends.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-24
AN iRIol EVICTION
Sheriff Kept at Bay with Red Hot Iron.
and Boiling Water.

LoNDoE. Nov. q. - The Cork CORE
spondent Of The Times describes an evic-
ton near Kauturk Tho sheriff's party
and twenty policemen went to evict Care
taker Murphy. They found the crops
trampled down, the trees in the orchard
uprOoteL and the house barricaded. The
inmates kept the party at bay for two
hours with red hot irons and boiling
water. The bailitfs, having finally effected
an entrance, had to fight their way from
room to room, and eventually succeeded
in arresting eight persons. Several Of the
bailiffs and policemen were burned and
aCalded
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-24
CLEVELAND CHEERED.
MEN OF ALL PARTIES DINE AT DEL
MONlCO'S.
Dinner of tho New York Chamber of
Commerce-Many Distinguished Citi-
zens Gather at tho Festive Board and
Listen I o the Prosident.Elect.

New YORK, Nov. il. The I24th annual
dinner of the New York chamber of "om-
merce took place last evening at Del
nonico's. President-elect Grover Cleve
land was the chambers most honored
guest. Mr.. Cleveland was escorted from
his house TO the dining room by j. Ed
ward Simmons, representing the chamber
as a member of the committee of arrange
ments.
There were 262 members and guests ut
the thinner. In the absence of President
Charles Stewart Smith, Alexander f.. Orr,
the first vice president presided,
Mr.. Cleveland was introduced 10 the
gathering and spoke as follows:
Mr. CleveIand's Speech.
Mr.. President and Gcntiemcn: am exceed
inCly gratlGcd by the kindness and warmth
of your greeting. II docs not surprise rae,
however, tor have seen and tcit on moro
than one occasion the cordial hn ~piialiy and
hcurtinc~- OF those who assemble at the an
nual dinners of our chambcrof commerce. We
may have noticed that many inca when they
sock ia appear especially wise and impressive.
speak OF "uur business in torcst-" as some
thing awful and mysterious; and quite oft"u
when a proposition l., ujcr discussion, its
merits are mo- longer aPrarrn, 10 those whu-e
hair is on end at the solemn suggestion that
"oLr huSIh'-- interests are lying in wait with
numerous Niai- of wrath in complete rcaui-
ness for those who arrive at an unexpected
inclusion.
ana ior,rrato in being able 10 state that
my rotation tn tDc chamber of commerce OF
the state of New Noi.. though merely o1 II
cruul mrutuF Kind. arising from honorary
memberships. ha, - tamil iariHad nv with
cuisines, uuH:,st," that | no longer regard
these words IL ,Goarins a huoi'hirSty beast
u, l...a t1t i.f i
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-24
Maverick Bank Dividend.

Boston, Nov. 2l.-lt is announced from
Washington that another dividend Of 5
per cent in favor OF the creditors Of the
Maverick National bank Of Boston will be
declared by the comptroller OF the cur
rency in few days This will make the
aggregate dividends paid rs per cent. on
claims proved, amounting to about $685.
OD0, and will NE the last dividend but one
which will he declared. The final divi-
dend Is expected to be about D per cent,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-24

DEToIr, Nov. @.-Ihe Free Press Demo
craft says that Adolphus A. Elias, candi-
date for attorney general, has been elected.
1t comedies the election of the rest of the
state ticket to the Republicans. Official
returns from all but three counties give
Elias a plurality of 1o4, according to com
pliations made by The Free Press. Ac-
cording TO the returns from the eighty
one counties heard from and three esti-
mated, Rich, Republican, for governor,
will have plurality Of about 10000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-24
4 My.terioms NIurder.

DETROIT, Nov. y. - Fred H. Kelly,
night clerk in CaIdWel7s drug store,
corner of Grand River avenue and High
street, was found lying on the cellar floor
with a bullet hole in the back of his head
at the base Of the brain, The cellar door
was locked on the top side. 1t is supposed
thae Kelly was called upon during the
night, and was subsequently, forced into
the cellar and shot by the customer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-24

WILMGNGroN, Del, Nov. 2l.--Francis
Carter alias Big Frank" Mccoy, the
famous bank burglar, was pardoned by
Governor Reynolds after serving nine
years. nine months of the twenty years
sentence imposed upon him for rob6ing
the Delaware National bank on the night
of Friday, Nov. I, 1888 He will go to
New York
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-24
burglars We're Too Hasty.

BRATTLEBoRo, Vt. Nov, 81. - e. Il.
Fullers farm house in Nottingham was
entered by burglars, who carried off about
$50 in money and some $4,000 in bonds
and other securities which they took from
an old safe, together with watch. In
their search they overlooked quite a sum
of money in one of the safe drawers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-24

CONCORD, n. II, Nov. 2l.-The stables
OF John b. Sanborn and William d.
Stevens at East Concord were entered by
thieves during the night, who stole from
the former two valuable horses, and from
the latter a carriage and harness. The
Boston clothing store in this city was
visited by burglars, who secured number
of oXercOatS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-24
to be Joined like celestial Siamese twins.
The BicIa Comet,

the earth, is not, therefore, an entire
stranger to the astronomical world
Astronomers had complacently calculated
it's orbit and predicted its Temperatures
with clock-like regularity, for many
centuries to come. As its name implies,
f. was first discovered by Biela. This
gentleman was an officer in the Austrian
army stationed at Johannesburg in the
winter of 1885. In February of the lat
ter year he was, one night, looking mp
into the heavens to see what he could see
when he discovered n fiery moving body
that was not down upon any Of the charts
1t was comet and Biela n ed it off AS
his own by notifying the W " of the fact
of its discovery His claim to original
discovery has, however, always been dis
puteG.
Love of regularity is the most dominant
characteristic Of the Astronomical mind
Professor, Of the heavens do not like to
admit That they do not know all about
the wanderers OF he Skies and, not sus
pcctiug that Biela's comet was subsp-
1uently going to st3Egcr them and upset
their established theories. they accepted
the statement of Gambart, who claimcd to
be the original dl~rONerer. Then, wor,,
ing on the statement OF the known an
pearance. of the comet. they figured out
an elaborate schedule for the Birli comet,
allowing that gentleman the empty honor
of ailiN!nE his name to it, while denying
his claim To orr 4,uHl discovery. 1t was
thus that these W.>eHcres came to the CON
Clu-ion that thc come: hal q prriolicity
oi six and tuv, c-quprtCr years. Whether
they were right H. their calculations or
hal merely made lucky guess will never
b. known. a. the pioia comet from the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-24

PORTLAND, Me, Nov, 2l.-'Several acci
dents occurred during the Democratic pa,
rade here The severest was that Of
George Tolmau Of the wholesale grocery
firm OF Harris, Gage s. Tolmsn' A large
cannon cracker exploded in his hand, LAGER
AtinR it in horrible manner. A portion
Of his hand WAS anputated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-24
Presidential Appointments.

WAsHINGroN, Nov, 2l.-The president
has made the following appointments.
John Fl. Cesar II Iowa. to bs assistant sec
rotary Of the treasury, in place of Judge
Crouuse, resigned; William y. Stone Of
Iowa, to be commissioner Of the general
land Office, vice Thomas H. Carter, re-
.inp.l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-24
NEARING THE EARTH.
THE MONSTER COMET WHICH IS
EXCITING ASTRONOMERS.

Its Appearance Mystery to the As.
Economical ild-Historical sketch
of tho Celestial Wnnderer which is
Exciting So Much Interest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-24

FALL RlyLa, Mass, Nov 2l-While
Peter Nowmand, ag.d Co. was at work IN
a clay bank at Steep Brook the earth lell
in on him. lie was dug out after an
hours hard work, but received several in
ternal injuries from which he died. lie
was unmarried.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-11-24

This Atlas with the Weekly Free Press one year for
So co. Sent from the publishers direct to subscribers
and all charges prepaid.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-12-28
Five Rounds For a Bride.

Mt CARMEL. Pa Dec. PA desperate bat
tie took place here last night caused by q
Tilted lover who followed the object Of bis
affections from the old country to America.
Here be met his rival Until six months
ago John Rotoski, Michael Linceviich and
Mary Donsky lived in q small town in
Hungary. Both men were desperately in
in love with Mary, who finally fed TO this
cuntry with John Upoa their arrival in
New York they were married
A pugilistic mill last night was to decide
the justice Of the lovers claims. Mary was
selected as referee, and it is alleged sgreed
10 take the victor for ber husband The
men were stripped to the waist. Five
rounds were fought, and both men had their
faces battered almost into jelly. The fight,
which lasted ~ minutes, ended in Line
witch being knocked VI A foul was claim
ed on account Of Rotoski chewing his op-
ponent's ear. The girl sided with her hus-
bands friends; she was knocked senseless.
A riot followed Weapons of all kinds were
used, and 10 or II we're fsIled with clubs,
while several bullets found their way
among the crowd Nearly all of the so
participants were badly cut and bruised,
and six of them are in 5 precarlous condi-
ton. R0toski. with face all bandaged up.
left to day for Shanadoah, accompanied by
Mary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-12-28
Michigan to be Solid

DETROIT, Dec. 24.-The Tribune tomorrow
viii print the following 1t would appear
that Cleveland is not to receive those five
electoral votes from Michigan, and that
Chairman Campsu is to lose the only re-
naming scrspo evidence that the Demo-
cratic State Central Committee attempted 10
conduct campaign in Michigan last fall.
Senaior-elect Weiss some weeks ago an
nounced that he would Introduce bin 10
repeal the Minor election law. which pro-
vides for the election OF Presidential electors
by districts Fred A Baker, the attorney
who with Col. H. ". Daffield argued before
the Supreme Court of the State, and also be-
fore the Supreme Court of the United States
against the validity Of the law, proposes to
go further. Mr.. Baker has carefully ana
lyzsd the opinion ofthe United States Su-
preme Court sustaining the law, ard the re-
suit is be has prepared bill, 20 be iniroduc-
ed by Senator Weiss as soon as the Legisla-
ture meets, the object of which is to unseat
the five Democratic Presidential electors,
who have been officially declared chosen.
The districts Of the Eastern districts are
large. They are the First, Second, Seventh
and Tenth Congressional districts. The
plan is to have the Legislature name all
electors. They would, of course, be Repub-
licans. 1t will not make any difference in
the general result, but, if the legal point de-
tected by Mr. Baker is sustained, it will
have far reachin= effect. and may necessi-
tate some national legislation on the sub
iecf
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-12-28
cIeveIand,s Body Guard.


NEw YORK, Dec 2i.-Mr. Cleveland ap.
peared at theoffi,e in the Mills building this
morning accompanied by Superintendent
Byrnes. The incident was unusna and was
yariousIy commented up. n.
Mr.. Cleveland said that be had nothing 10
say concerning the matter. Superintendent
Byrnes also declined to speak further than
to say that his presence as an escort TO Mr..
Cleveland did not concern the public and
was Of no interest whatever TO outsiders.
The explanations, however, were given
for theeyeni b. one fMr. Cleyel nds fr ends
and the other By Superintendent Byrnes'
friends. The 6sst was TO the effect that the
Superintendent Of the PJIice Depar ment
had offered 10 Mr. Cieueland the services OF
detective TO be constantly with him until
be starts for Washington. This offer was
not made, it was said, because the slightest
apprehension was felt concerning the vel
fare ofihe President-elecs, but that il was
the result of a desire to avoid taking the
slightest chancs that Mr.. Cleveland might
be molested bY stray crlnks, either on the
street or al his home. Mr.. CIeyeland's S
friends said that be had declined to accept
the Superin,endents offer. as be felt that he
was still private citizen and should be
treated as such.
The other statement was that uotwith-
standing Mr. ClevslAnd's wishes in the mat
tsr, one Of superintendent Byrnss men viii
not be far Of, no matter where the Presi-
dent-elect is, whether in New York or at
Lakewood
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-12-28
Prohibition in the South.

CoLUNBIA, 5. c., Dec. 22.-Afler an al
night session, the State Senate passed the
ESans D.spensary bill to its third heading
this morning.
This bin provides Tor the dispensing of all
liquors by duly appointed officers OF the
State, ana IN lis present position is enei
neered by ihs ProhihitiOnists, as an amend
ment 70 the regular Prohibition bill. as on
ly in this shape IS there any possibility OF
pIssing al and-liqaor law a. the present
session OF the Legislature, which will aG-
j1urn Saturday Determined opposition 10
the bill caused ceaseless flibus,ering daring
last night, and i is expected that it viii be
renewed when the measure comes up for its
third reading.
The House bas already passed 4 regular
Prohibition bill, and will doubtless agree 10
the substitution Of the D.speusary bill. in
the form Of an amendment 70 Tie original
bil. It Is unofiie.aily announced ths; Gov
ernor nllman viii approve the bill If pass
ed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-12-28
THE PANSY for 1909

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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-12-28

NY tenth annual clearance or re
duced price sale is now goi ng on
and will last until Saturday, Feb
ruary 18th.
During the time this sale lasts
viii sell all kinds of Dry Goods full
ly as cheap as they are sold any
where, either in Somerset or else
where. All Ladies, Misses and
Children's Goats will be sold at
cost and some viii be sold for less.
Dress Silks will be sold very
low. 46-inch Black and Colored
Henriettas and Serges will be sold
from 6s, IS, IS, 80, $l.OO to S1.40.
40-inch Black and Color
ed Henriettas, so TO 70c
40-inch all wool Dress
Goods, 81 IL to 45
Nice double width Cash
meres from 20 to 25c
Cloths per yard, -15 to Soc
Flannels of all kinds very
low.
Flannel Skirts, S5c & up.
A great bargain in Table Linens
Towels Napkins and bed spreads.
Yard-wide unbleached
Muslins, 5, 5 -, 6, 6 1-2, &c
Yard-wide bleached Mus
Inns, 6, 7, s, 9 and iOc
5-4 bleached and unbleach-
ed Pillow Casing from l to 15c
A full line "a and I0-4 bleach
ed and unbleached Sheeting in great
variety at lowest prices.
Indigo blue Shirtings, I and Sc
Domet Flannels, 7, s and 10c
Tickings from 8 to pc
CalicOes at cost
Apron Ginghams from 5 to 7c
Dress Ginghams in great
variety at lowest prices.
A big drive in 3O-inch
Dress Goods at Sc
yard. Worth 10 l-2 at
factory.
Many kinds cheap Dress
Goods from ) TO 15c
Curtain Scrim, ) to Sc
Great bargains in Lace
and Tambour Curtains,
| have great many odds and
ends in all kinds of goods to be
closed out, regardless of cost.
A full assortment of Wool, Lin
en- and Cotton Carpet Chain at
lowest cut prices.
During my sale l will offer none
but reliable goods.
The buyer will run no risk of
getting imperfect or low grades of
goods.
My Motto - Good goods and
low prices"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-12-28
Bonanzas for Crooks.

IEDIASAPoLIs, Dec. 22.-Thomas B. Car
ter, Chief of the Secret Service Bureau, is in
town preparing his semi annual shipment
of counterfeit money, which he has collect.
ed during the past year. to Washington. On
January be viii send to Washington Sl5,-
600 of the queer"
Chief Carter predicts one of the most gi-
gantic counterfeiting schemes in the coun-
try at Chicago next year. He believes the
souvenir coins viii be countsrleited and find
ready sale, and he viii not be surprised if as
many bogus as genuine coins would be in
circulation Chief Carter said the metal
from which the genuine are made can be ca
silly secured and nodded at cost If 40 cents
each. They will be sold for 81.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-12-28
One Year for Husging a Girl.

NEw YoRK, Dee 25-Williams5urg, acres $
the big bridge. IS enjoying little thrill Of
excitement, due to the antics Of George
the Hugser.7 The individual hugged told
Judge King. Of First street. Lsst night
Georgs was hugging the cold lamp post at
Bsdford avenue and Grand street, when be
sas Miss Rs6eoca Manders, a pretty bru-
nei1e, o. 525 Grand street, coming along the
street. . nice girl Is better than q lamp
p,si any day in week, was Georges ex.
p'aaatioa Of the situation, snd he p;o nptly
threw his arms around the Dnsnspeclins
girl. Her screams brongh, Le'p. and his il
OF affection was soon over This morning
George was given year ia the psnitentisry
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-12-28
Two Successful Somerset
CnnnfFzra

Aondsy afternoon Mr.. John John. aged
sxty-nine years. and his cOasin-Mr. Amos
Btrndregsr-sgcd sizty-six years two re-
slze,sbie ; and industrious farmers OF Ship
; sew anna, Lagrange eJuntv, Indiana, pass.
Ell through ihe cry OF their way home from
near D.yidssille, Somerset county, where
t1sy lad been the guests Of Mr. Johns
b bOshsr-Mr. Joseph yohns-for the pas;
two weeks. Mr.. Bsrndregsr has bean in the
S sie Of Indi ma for the pas. fJriy-foar years
and il bad besn twenty two yesrs since his
last visit 10 relatives fn sonerset county.
Mr.. Johns moved 10 ShipsheEanna ic 1865
he visited here in lss9. Both Of these gen.
tlenen were born and raised in Somerset
coaniy. AID Mr. Johns IS = descendant OF
the founder Of JohnstoEn.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-12-28
Mistaken for a sursisr.

WILN;SsT5s, Dat, D,c 3 a mistake
which Daniel Rsard0n msde on The evening
Of Nav. 30 in entering the residence Of Peter
Moran, in Dsbbinsyiile, thinking 1t was his
boarding house. cost him his life this morn
iag
Resrdon Vas seen by Mrs. Moran, who
mistook him for tu-glar. She called her
husband. Eho attacked and hsa. Resrdon
and threw Kim into tie risCr,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-12-28
OUR LITTLE MEN AND
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