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Year: 1873

Seven Hen KILLED and Thirty Wounded.
PITTSBURGH, Feb. S.-Four boilers in
the American Iron Works of Messrs. Jones
& Laughlins, jim Brownstown, Twenty
fourth Ward, exploded at about 10 o clock
this morning. The explosion was so tre-
mendous that three sections of the building
/ and some fifteen feet of each were carried
entirely away and scattered in all direc-
tiOns. HH


At O'Clock a battery of boilers situated
at the upper or south side of what is known
as the new mill of the American Iron
Works exploded, with terrific report and
resulted in the death of several men and
great destruction of property. The boilers,
which had been in place for about year,
although they had been some five years
in use, were located about midway between
the ends of the new mill and were placed
between the spike and nail factories, about
three hundred feet from the river. They
lay facing the south and this seemed TO be
the direction in which the force of the ex-
plosion principally expended itself, al
thought the batteries were completely an
nihilated and the destruction was COM
plete at the rear and OH all sides, as well as
in front. The ends of the spike and nail
factories were blown to the extent of about
twenty-five feet and the wall and roof of
the new mill Were blown away. Portions
of the boilers and brick and timbers from
the ruined buildings were thrown in all
directions and to a great distances, some of
the fragments being thrown Il distance of
three or four squares. IEHatt =.


The cause of the explosion is a mystery.
The engineer had examined the boiler
gauges only five minutes before the eXplO-,
sion and found the water satisfactory.
Following the explosion a most intense
excitement prevailed. Great crowds i'm
mediately gathered at the scene of destruc-
tiou and set to work to remove the debris.
Seven dead bodies have been eXtricated
from the ruins, all of which were more or
less inutlated, some to a frightful extent.
The bodies were also blackened to
degree, us though burned. Two of the
killed were found many feet away from
the accident iii an adjoining mill. They
had been employed there and were struck
by lying missiles. One man was bringing
coal to the furnace of the battery on an
elevated railway which lay over the
boilers, when the explosion occurred. He
was just over the battery and was blown
upward u considerable distance. The
lower jaw OF one Of the wOrkmen was
found lying considerable distance from
the body. Five bodies were partially
buried under the ruins and were removed
with hard labor. The killed were borne
away OH stretchers as fast as recovered and
the scenes which followed their Fecogni-
ton by friends was painful in the eX-
treme.


The hail feeders were out on strike at
the time Of the eXplotion. Had they been
at work the loss of life must have been
very great. These iron works are the
most extensive of the kind in the country,
covering some seven acres i'll area and enl-
plOying $500 workmen.
Year: 1873

MURDER WILL QUA select party of ladies
and gentlemen few evenings past, repaired to
the house OF friend, who is supposed TO be q
ssapirItual medium" At would appear that the
medium in question actually was endowed with q
power of which he himself was not cOgnizant; at
least if we are 70 judge by the chapter Of incidents


feW moments after the party had become seated
A door leading to the kitchen opened of itself,
when strange TO relate, tub containing sIops and
other offal, marched into the room and dumped its
contents on the carpet. This was more than the
medium had bargalned for he at once became
excited rushed for the slOp pail, intending to eject
1t from the room, when at once commenced scene
OF confusion books, chairs, tables, and articles
OF every description were moving about the room
Ia 'double quick :" the medium was speechlesa
with fright and his guests were in no better con-
ditlon. In lew minutes all was again calm
and the party lost no time IN etecting an exil


leaving the medium to mediate ON the peculiar
eVenh Of the evening.-Les0es Light. s.
Year: 1873

ONLY oNR.-The Mayor was not at all busy
this morning. There was only one OF drunk
enness to disturb his serenity. and satisfy the
hungry cravings of the clamorous reportorlal
crowd. Fifty cents and costs
Year: 1873

M NEOhuEA lIINHIkELS.


This evening, at the Masonic Temple, this e.
nous organization will open brief engagement
Of two nights. One of the largest audiences ever
assembled at the Opera House greeted this troupe
on the occasion Of lis last appearance here and %
the performance then given was eminently salts
factory, there is every reason 10 believe that a
similar reception will again be rendered them
Without doubt, they have advanced to the front
rank OF the minstrel profession, and In all their
travels are everywhere received with crowded
houses and npsurOus applause Don't lhil TO SCI
them this evening
Year: 1873

@ The names of the Independent
Peoples candidates for Justices Of the
Peace and Constables in each township
must be sent in to ss soon, so we can have
them correctly printed in the HERALD before
printing the tickets. For putting them in
the paper no charge will be made.
Year: 1873

@ Candidates finding any errors in the
spelling of their names in the HERALD will
please notify us at once, that the proper COR
rectons may be made before we commence
printing the tickets.
Year: 1873

PATERSON, June 19.-The trial Of Van
Winkle Bogsrt, for the murder by poison.
ing OF Ransom r. Burroughs in DCcem-
ber, 1871, was taken up this morning. A
Jury was obtained In one hour. The Court
oveFruled the challenges based on the plea
that a juror had read the evidence and
formed an opinion, unless the counsel
could prove that a juror could not give an
impartial verdict according to the eVi-
1pnpO
Year: 1873




AN exchange notices a death
Caused by The accidental fall
my of u brick upon the head
OF y man. who Was passing un
der q seafnidlng, ahIls a build
ing was being erected. An it,
quest vas held and the coruner
brought in q verdict a. follows:
Death caused by softening Of
the brain in consequence Of
The accidental falling Of q
brick upon the mans head.
Year: 1873

That who can paint ut will


privste picture gallery should not cry


For shiilings that will let him In to look


AT some by others painted


Let any young lady who is tired to
death,-with nothing to do, try this
and see whether it be not recreation
and pleasure.


''On the black treadle, both her rosy feet,


Moving little as the tall green wheat


Moves In June when zephyrs blow on it


Thus, like goddess, weaving did she sit.r
SO sings Mr.. Morris of the fair
Dame and when You see the feet of
some maiden on the black treadle of
our more modern sewing machine, the
beauty and grace of the fair Grecian is
reproduced, and the busy little needle,
as 1t fiies up and down with delightful
precision and swiftness, not weaving
the fabric but converting it into ap-
parel foS the fair worker, it may be is
an occupation which must inspire
liking even in those who find no work
pleasurabc.


l have spoken chiefly of work con-
nected with the household, because we
hardly yet expect that the dull routine
OF labor in shops, factories, and store.
can be invested with much of poetry,
or give much of joy to the worker
ct even this, in the immediate pres
ent, might find some relief if the
manufacturer would give lighter and
more cheerful workshops and would
so moderate the hours of work that
their employees might find time for
culture. In this event even those
laborers nigh, find some place for
song.


But think the example o: making
work reputable is first to be shown BY
those who have received their need Of
culture, proving that work and culture
may harmoniZe.


50, when culture seeks work, then
will work find culture, and the refine
ments of the one will tone down the
severities of the other, and we shall
have chat perfect harmony which is so
much strlven for and so much to be
desired


Then-"WOrk apacc, apace, apace,


Honest labor bears lovely face


With hey nonny nonny.


Hey nonny nonny."


- Wouun's TDuruuI
Year: 1873

The churches were well filed SUNDAY.
The shape is an improvement, but the
trimming is not wholly satisfactory.
They sit q little further back on the head
than the summer styles, we think
Dan6ary NeWs.
Year: 1873

Far Western papers, as q rule, spare
neither age nor sex when a joke is want
ed. For instance Carson City journal
says: Our County Clerk can boast OF
a wife with the biggest feet and the
longest nose of any female in the Terri
tory
Year: 1873

From the fact that the telegraph is
once more in operation between Helena
and Cinorne, Montana paper infers
that the grasshoppers have either cross
ed the line or gone into the egg bus
iness.
Year: 1873

Most Noble Grand, and Gentlemen OF the


Cdd Fellows Fraternity:


1 have been called on by the ladies Of Mem
phis to express to you their appreciation of
your noble body. md words Inadequate to
express the true feelings OF each lady. The
ladies were anxious to offer your lodge a
token of their high esteem. A banner was
selected, and a portion of the money was
raised by giving a festival, but tnclemeut
weather was the cause Of not being able to
raise the whole amount. must say the ladies
have done WELL for the number of workers
was quite small While engaged in giving the
festival each lady seemed to do her best, that
the undertaking should prove a success. But
they are not satisfied, and will not be until
the balance due has been paid by them.


Engraved upon this banner we see the
Scales OF Justice, the Nursing Mother, the
Dove, the Lion and the Lamb, and other OBJ
tects OF charity. Each has its full meaning.
l understand, in your wise legislation, yOu
have provided fund, known as the - Widow
one motive that prompted the ladies to go for
ward and work so earnestly. We see you are
not selfish, for you are remembering those
whom God has promised to watch over and
protect. Your mem bership is quite large,
numbering near one hundred. Your number
has increased rapidly. Not only this, but you
have been instrumental IN setting up another
lodge in one of our sister cities. We believe
your motives are good, therefore we hope for
yOur prosperity. One year ago to-day your
81 Chartsr" " was granted to you from England.
where you are recognized as a brother; but
in our own country there is no recognition be-
tween Odd Fellows on account Of color. |
hope the day is not far distant when il will be
here as IT is there each looked upon as a
brother. In behalf of the ladies Of Memphis.
| present you this banner as a token OF their
high esteem.
Year: 1873

CHICAGO, June 1.-THE dead body
OF a man was found this morning at
half-past one at the corner of Desplanes
and Randolph streets, with a bullet
wound through his heart The police
have no means Of knowing whether it
is a suicide or murder. The body is yet
unidentified.
Year: 1873

A BOUT THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY
n of these beautiful lots still on hand, and
we viii keep them open at the present LOW
PRICES and LIBERAL TERMS of payment
for short time longer All who would avail
themselves Of the present advantages must
not delay closing negotiations, for when once
the prices are advanced we do not propose to
reduce them again. Call and get plots and
make a thorough inspection Of the property
without delay.


D0NOH0 & BULKLEY,
my25 80 Madison street.
Year: 1873

for the purpose of considering or taking such
action on, and in reference TO the form and
issuance Of the Consolidated Bonds, and the
form and stipulations Of the mortgage to Sc
cure the same, which under the contract of
lease entered into between said Railroad Com
pany and the Southern Railway Security
Company, on the fifth day of March, 1872, il Is
provided shall be made and executed by said
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company.
1t is very desirable that a majority of the
stock should be represented, and those Stock
holders who cannot be present are earnestly
requested 10 send their proxies 20 some friend
who Will be present and represent them at
said meeting


JOHN D. RATHER, President.


GEO. ROBERTSON, Secretary. my3l
Year: 1873

The worst shocked man we have seen
for some time was the citizen who made the
discovery. Friday. that the neighbor from
whom he had borrowed paper for the last
four years had not paid for It. He learned
the fact from the agent of the publisher. and
he was grieved. He was also indignant. He
said to US: "To think that should have
been SO imposed upon at my time Of life. /
tell You man don't know who to trus. i'd
these times. The world is full of corruption;
deceit, and devilsry."
Year: 1873

TEMPER OF TooLs-A correspondent of
- the Detroit Tribune says:-lf an edged
tool is SO hard as to crumble, grind it on a
dry stone until the edge turns blue; it will
then cease to break and the temper will
generally prove to be about right. Scythes
and axes are sometimes too hard at the
edge, but if treated in this way will give no
further trouble,
Year: 1873

s Artificial CoRAL.-To two drachms of
vermilion add one ounce of resin, and melt


them together Have ready the branches
ef'twigs pee ed and dried, and paint them
over with this mixture while hot. The
twigs being covered, hold them over a
gentle fire; turn them round till they are
perfectly smooth.
Year: 1873

This question continues to be asked =,


in spite of the repeated explanations al


ready given. The inside history of that


combination, which ayailed itself of an


old act of Incorporation passed by the


Pennsylvania Legislature, and organ


lied under the French financial desig-


nation now so notorious, is related in


an affidavit of one of its members, DIR.


Thomas G. Durant, of which the follow
ing is brief summary:


When the Union Pacific road was un-


der construction, "ring' was formed


inside the direction, embracing, as such


a combination always does, the shrewd-
est, most active, and least scrupulous


of the Board, for the purpose of making


large fortunes for its members in an il


legitimate manner. at the cost of the


road and of the unsuspecting stock


holders. As usual, the object was to be
achieved by means of constructing con-
tracts. Through the votes of the ring
the work was to be awarded in lump
to some dummy contractor, at a price
double or more than double the cost,
with a fair profit added; for as great
many capacious appetites had to be sat-
isfied, an ample margin was necessary.
The contractor was then to make over
the contract to the "ring" Directors, in
the capacity of stockholders of the
Credit Mobilier, the pretense being that
the Credit Mobilier had the means to
push the work vigorously forward, and
would be better able to do so than any
single individual. In pursuance of this
it was nothing else
the contract for the construction of 4
large portion of the road at $4,000 q
mile, was awarded and duly assigned to
the "ring" i price which, according to
DIR. Durant's statement, was more than
double the legitimate cost of the work.
This, however, was not enough. By
the votes of the conspirators many
miles of the road which had already
been constructed and accepted by the
United States Government as complete,
and which had nearly all been paid for
by the Union Pacific Company, were
in the contract at fifty thous-
and dollars a mile, and thus an enor-
nous amount of money was taken bodi-
ly, az it were, out of the pockets of the
without shadow of jus
titication, and transferred to the greedy
grasp of the ring. The shares of the
Credit Mobilier were thus made at once
worth from eight to ten times their face
value-that is TO say, single thousand
dollar share was worth from eight to
ten thousand dollars in cash. R-FNSf
Year: 1873

A rather amusing contretemps occur
red at one of our evangelical churches
last Sunday--amusing to the parties
witnessing the affair, but decidedly un-
comfortable to say the least of il to the
party more Immediately concerned. A
contribution was being taken up for
missionary purposes, and a well-known
citizen was carrying around the con-
tribution box. In pew at the back
end of the church sat an old colored
lady while in front of her, in anoth-
er pew, sat well-known banker of this
city. The old lady leaned over the pew
and whispered in audible tone to the
banker, " Look here, massa, there is
Massa -, coming round with the
contribution box, now he owes me a
wash bill which he disputes and L can't
elect it. Now 1 am going to tell Lin,
"Massa, you put that ERE wash bill in
that cont t'bution box and you and is
square.


The banker approved of her doing so
and she religiously fulfilled her pro-
gramme.


1t is easy to imagine the feelings of
the gentleman when the proposal was
made to him in an audible voice. 1t is
needless to say thar he dill not linger at
this pew. Moral--Don't employ a re-
ligious person of color to do your
washing
Year: 1873

They. determined to adhere to the smo-


king-out process, and accordingly a


fire was made further in the cave, and


soon dense smoke penetrated to every
corner of it. But few minutes elapsed


before bear was heard breaking
through the laurels in q different place
from that at which the first two had
gone out Presently it broke through.
1t was about half grown. Casting a
hasty glance around at the hunters it
started to run off in the opposite direc-
tion. Its course was stopped by ball
striking it in its fore leg. Bear like it
raised upon its launches at this and
turned full front to the hunters,
growing and snarling furiously. An
other shot brought it to the ground and
killed it.


Sbafer and Hazen were positive that
there was another bear in the lair, but
all attempts at smoking him out failed.
Neither of the hunters cared to venture
within the cave, as they had had quite
enough of wrestling with bear. Fail
ing to get the bear to come out, they
began accommodating for place where
they could see into the den, with the OBJ
Ject of shooting the remaining bear.
They finally succeeded in cutting a hole
through the laurels at point where the
interior of the cavern could be seen.
Building a large fire to light it up
within, they discovered the bear crouch
ed back in the farthest corner against
rock. Two shot fired into it despatched
it, and the hunters dragged it out in
triumph. Being somewhat exhausted
with their days work the men conclu-
ded not to start in pursuit of the fifth
bear-the one they had wounded earlier
in the day. Returning to this place they
procured assistance, and four dead bears
were brought in.


This was the most successful and dar-
ing bear hunt ever known in the Pike
county region, and has created quite
sensation.


Week be fore last "Jerry" Greening
and his son Case, famous hunters, cap
tured three deer alive, while going from
their place at Shohola Falls to Milford
"a buck, doe with fawn, and fawn.
The Blooming Grove Park Association
is negotiating for their purchase to place
in their breeding enc losure at the park.
Year: 1873

am only little sparrowI


A bird of low degree;
NV life is OF little value,


But the Dear Lord careth for me.
He gave me q coat Of feathers,


1t is very plain know.
With never 8 speck Of crimson,


For twas not made for show.
But it keeps me warm in winter,


And it shields from the rain;
Were it bordered in gold and purple
Perhaps it would make me vain.
Ihaye no barn or storehouse


neither sow or reap;
God gives sparrow's fortune,


But never q seed to keep.
If my meal is sometimes scanty,


Close picking makes itsweet;
Ihaye always enough to keep me,
And Life is more than meat.
know there are many sparrows;
All over the world we are found
But our Heavenly Father knoweth
When one Of us falls TO the ground;
Though small We are never forgotten.
Though weak, we are never afraid
For we know that our dear Lord keepeth
The Life ofthe creatures he made.
fly through the thickest forest;
Light on many q spray,
have no chart or compass,
But never loose my way,
And fold my wings at twilight,
Wherever happen to be;
For the Father is always watching,
And no harm can come to me.
I am only little sparrow,


A bird Of low degree.
But know the Father loves me
Have you less faith than me:
Year: 1873

A correspondent writes to the Phila-
delphia Ledger, that experience has
convinced him that u coat of gum copal
varnish applied to the soles of boots
and shoes, and repeated as it dries, un-
I'll the pores ale filed and the surface
shines like polished mahogany, will
make the soles waterproof, and also
cause them to last three times as long
as ordinary soles.
Year: 1873

single term of six years, and of


making senators elective by the people,


aud dividing judges into three classes,


each class to be ell cted at the time of


election of President. This, he thought,


would DO away with the corruption by


which some senators buy their seats.


But what kind of government had we


now? AristOcracy, and the power of the
army. Was it not time for the people
TO improve their government, which was
20 preserve the people in the enjoyment
Of their liberty and private pursuits. But
the converse Of this was now practiced,
which they witnessed every day. When
he was here in position OF President,
there was majority Of two-thirds in
congress, aud everybody thought that
what these twO-thirds did was con-
stitutloDal aud right. Suppose that
when congress meets next December,
some man Of influence should get up
and introduce a preamble and resolu-
ton as follows:


WHEREAS, The situation of public
affairs is uncertain and critical; and,
whereas, the liberties of the people are
in great danger; and, whereas, sOme-
thing is necessary to be done TO make
them more stable; therefore,


Resolved, That A, r or c be and is
hereby declared President for the next
ten years, till the troubles and difficult
ties Of the country shall subside.


Suppose this should be passed, how
easy it would be to follow the example
OF Napoleon, who was elected president
OF France for ten years? He so man
aged affairs as to be elected emperor of
had vphof a
armed people would submit to when
brought into conflict with armed men.
1t were we'll, therefore, for the people to
ascertain their true position This gov
eminent was nearer being abso-
lutte than any Of his listeners Were
aware of, and this would be the result
unless the people are aroused to their
danger. Unless they extract the bone
this government will go the way that
other republics have gone. He was al
ways willing to trust the people, believ
ing their decision is right. In c0nciu-
sion he admitted that he was ambitious
to maintain his eountry's liberties; he
had never assumed superiority, and never
submitted to inferiOrity; those whom
he now addressed had seen all his acts as
a public man, and his walks as acitizen,
and he was ambitious to occupy place
In the affections of his country men. |
Mr.. johnson, in conclusion, said
''Take my wishes foryOur prosperity and
and may God bless you"


The crowd cheered, there was music by
the band, and many old friends rushed
into the parlOr TO congratulate the ex
President, who had spoken 20 them for
two hours.
Year: 1873

Owing to the recent heavy rains many
collieIies in Schuylkill region have been
compelled to suspend operations, being
completely drowned and In many in
stances miners having but little time in
which to save their mules, usually kept
underground. A prominent coal opera
tor states that in the upper section Of
that county there would be heavy de-
cline in shipments of coal during the
present week, and as other regions are
in a like situation the market will be
seriously affected.