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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

A man sauntered into a Portland a.
pothecary shop the other morning, and
after spending few moments looking
into the showcases, and turning a
piece of toothpick several times in his
mouth, startled the clerk with the ques :
ton: whats good to cure poisoning?;
"What kind of poisoning?" asked the
clerk. "You see the ole woman took a
couple teaspoonfuls of ladanum, and 1
kinder thought I'd better drop into a
pill shop and see what's good fer her, "
(all this in a drawling voice.. "Here,
john" shouted the clerk, "put up a
strong emetic as quick as you can, and
you, sir, take it home, give it to your
wife, follow it up with strong coffee, and
call the doctor" "a doctor!' says the
man, taking the medicine, "she don't
waste no money on doctors, not if 1
know it."
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

A telegram from Washington,
dated the 18th, says, "a Senator
who was in conference with the
President to-day, states that Mr..
Grant will return to Congress, with
out his signature, the bill rePetling
the salary steal, accompanying it
with a recommendation that It be
reconsidered, and an amendment
added reducing the pay of the Chief
Executive to twenty-five thousand
dollars year, he agreeing to forego
his constitutional right to the in
crease.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
Wesley Sherman, while skating nea

Wesley Sherman, while skating near
Coldwater, Michigan, Christmas Day,
broke in. but kept his head above wa
ter forty-fve minutes by clinging to the
ice. He was only five or SIX rods from
the shore, where there were several men,
but all they did was 10 throw a few
pieces of board toward him, which he
could not reach. He was drowned, and
the men who saw him go down are not
very popular in Coldwater just now.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

A SCENE OF ExCITEMENT.-The
Frankfort (Ky.) Patriot, of December
81, says: "Quite a serious accident oc-
CURED at the Salem Church, in this
county, last Wednesdy, during the dis
tribution of gifts from Christmas
tree. The floor gave way on one side
of the church, and an immediate rush
was made for the opposite side of the
edifce. The floor at this point gave
way next, and, the stove being displac-
ed, two long stove pipes fell upon the
struggling crowd. The room was soon
filed with smoke, and the screaming of
women and children added greatly to
the violence of the panic. Everybody
rushed for the doors, but, although sew
eral persons were injured, nobody was
seriously hurt.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

New FIRE PROOF MATERIAL-A
London architect is reported as having
invented a nearer approach to fire
proof material for houses than has ever
vet been known He has combined
earthenware and cement concrete with
iron, steel and metal ware, so as to resist
the hottest furnace heat. 1t is claimed
that walls, floors, partitions, and roofs
can be built of this material so as to be
at once light, durable, and fre-proof
Some sixty houses are said to have been
built after his design in London. The
walls, Partit&eps. and roof are built of
sheet-iron or steel made in an octagonal
shape, and arranged like honeycomb
cell. In the spaces left in the interior
are placed by sections, pipes of hollow
earthenware, and the iron is bolted
through these pipes. In the partitions
metal wire is stretched across these cells,
on which to put the cement or plaster,
thus taking the place of laths. 1t is
claimed that this combination will not
only resist fire, but that it is cheap and
durable. The hollow spaces inside the
walls can also be used for ventilating
and heating purposes. The floors con-
sist of metal uprights and girders en-
cased in concrete.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

A bee-raiser in New England is said
to have patented an invention for the
protection of bees from the attacks of
the honey moth, which enters the hives
at night and rifles the stores. The idea
arose out of his familiarity not of bees
only, but of hens. Hens, he observed,
retired to rest early; bees seek repose
earlier still; no sooner are they sunk in
slumber than the moth steals into their
abode and devours the produce of their
toll. He has now built stand of hives
with hen-house above it. The bees
first betake themselves to their
dwelling and settle themselves for the
night. The hens then come home to
roost on their perch, and, as they take
their place upon it, their weight sets
some simple mechanism to work which
at once shuts down the doors of all the
hives. When the day dawns, however,
the hens leave their roosts, and the re-
moval of their weight from the perch
raises the hive doors and gives egress to
the bees in time for their morning work.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

THE LATEST DIscovERY-Soaps
has recently found a new application as
raw material for buttons, dominoes,
and other similar objects. Chips and
refuse pieces of the mineral are ground
to power, mixed with silicate of soda
water glass-after a repose of some
hours, drying on plate, when the mix
ture is again pulverized. The powder is
then subjected to powerful pressure in
moulds, and afterward baked in air-tight
fire-clay crucibles. The pressed objects
are second time saturated with the air.
The hardness of the product depends in
a great measure upon the number of
times the heating is repeated. The last
stage of the process of manufacture con-
sists in washing in water in rotary tub,
drying and agitating in suitable vessel
with soapstone powder, which imparts
polish to the surface.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

Commander Cheyn, of the English
Royal Navy, who has been connected
with three Arctic explorations, offers to
lead fresh voluntary expedition if the
Government refuses to send out one
of its own vessels. He would take n
vessel of one hundred and fifty tons, with
a crew of twenty, but would prefer a
three-masted steamer, of sixty horse
power, with a crew of twenty-seven, and
provisions for three years, as he proposes
to be away that length of time. He
hopes to reach the North Pole in his
second year, but will remain year long
er to complete surveys, geological and
scientific explorations, &c. He esti-
mates the cost at e12, 1000.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
Repeal of the Salary Grab.

On Tuesday last, the House con-
Cured in the action of the Senate,
thereby repeating the unpopular sal
ary-grab enactment. Many of the
Members .dodged," and worked ma
ny other plans to prevent reduc-
ton Of their wages; but their efforts
we're futile.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

Clara Fields, nineteen-year old girl
of Detroit, went before a Justice and
asked for warrant for her father, whom
she accused of assault and battery. 1t
seems that her father kicked her lover
out of the house on Sunday night, and as
the young man wouldn't apply for a
warrant she took it upon herself to do so,
being determined ito make the old man
get up and suffer" The warrant was
not issued. much to her dissatisfaction.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

The Rev. j. M. Drake and wife, of
Lima, Ohio, have just died from poison
ing. They were preparing to paper a
room in their house, and in tearing down
the old paper, which was ofa deep green
color, dust was created which was in
hailed by them, and they were poisoned
by it. They died within a short time
of each other, and were buried on the
same day.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

The leading politicians of New York
have evidently become impressed with
the necessity of putting some check on
the colossal frauds of the railroad corpo-
rations managed in Wall street. Gen.
Dix, the able Governor of the State, re-
fers to them in the message he sent to
the Legislature few days ago. He
does not mince matters. He speaks of
the "profigate management" of some of
our railroads, and says the people want
to be protected against the RECKLESS and
unscrupulous" acts of their Directors
These immense concerns, welding hun
dreds of millions of dollars, give birth
to "depredators," and the claws for their
punishment have not kept pace with the
progress of their crimes" He advocates
the enactment of severe laws, by which
they will be dealt with as criminals. He
closes by saying:
at is reproach to our criminal ju-
risprudence that there are hundreds of
malefactors in our State prisons under
going sentences for stealing sums under
fifty dollars, while there are others at
large who have by fraudulent contri-
vances for their own benefit sacrificed
the property of confding shareholders,
many of whom are women and children,
to the amount of hundreds of thousands
of dollars, and are living in luxury on
the proceeds of these enormous larce-
MES"
1t is possible that men like "Commo-
dore" Vanderbilt will consider such Ian
guage as rather rough; but Governor Dix
knows what he.is talking about when he
compares some of the great Iailroad
managers to malefactors and thieves, de-
serving of criminal punishment for
their fraudulent contrivances.-Cin Cincin-
natl Commercial
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
Dissolution of Partnership.

TTNHE partnership heretofore existing between
Il A. Grimm and Jonas Bowman in the Wagon
and Carriage manufacturing business, was, on
Monday, January 5th, 1874, dissolved by mutual
consent. Their books are in the hands of W.
Arnold, of Somerset, for settlement. All per-
sons owing, or having claims against, said firm
will call upon Mr.. A. for settlement.
A. GRIMM
JONAS BOWMAN.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

Tnrr7 G, are as useless to the community as
wi LIS misunderstanding old maids, corn
er lOafers in large cities dishonest politicians
no more of luxury than epson salts or castor
oil, and no more desirable for comfort than
hedgehog is for a parlor ornament. Briggs
Corn and Bunion Remedies, Alleyiator and Gu
rative, eradicates corns, banishes buniOns, and
cures ingrowing nails, sore insteps, and other
obnoxious tOrments Of the feet. Sold by Skin
ner Bro, Somerset, Ohio. J. Briggs 4 Co,
Newark, n. 3JyI
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
DeIinauent TaX sale.

The lands, lots and parts of lots, returned de-
linquent by the Treasury of Perry CO., together
with the penalty charged thereon acreeably 10
law, are contained and detcribed in the follow
ing list:
Name of READING TOWNSHIP. Tax and
taxpayer r. T. = part acres valne penalty
W of Sarah lG Is : n. y. 80 $40 S24 %
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
Boston Unemployed WOrkingmen
Ask The City to Furnish Work.

BosroN, January 13.-A committee
interested in labor reform waited on
Mayor Cobb to-day, and presented an
address asking the city authorities to
commence extensive public improve
ments in order to give employment to
applicants for work as soon as possible,
and declaring the willingness of work
men to accept city scrip if a want of
funds is pleaded as an excuse for not
granting the request. 1t also asks that
no contractor be dealt with, but that
workmen be hired directly by the city,
and that work and time be established
at eight hours per day.
The Mayor replied that such expedi-
ents as suggested would greatly impair
the future credit of the city, and in the
end result in injury to the workingmen,
instead of benefit. The public funds
cannot be used for unnecessary work.
The plan would increase the already
large class who lean upon the govern
ment for support, instead of depending
on their own exertions. In conclusion
the Mayor said: "The outlook does not
appear to me at all gloomy. The effects
of the late financial disturbance are al
ready passing away. Our manufacto-
ries will soon resume their wonted activ-
ity, and have no doubt there will soon
be plenty of work for all who desire it."
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
A Desirable Residence
FOR SALE.

II WILL SELL, on reasonable terms, my brick
Il dwelling-house, on South Columbus street,
IL Somerset, Ohio. This is an excellent prop
erty, and in good repair. cheaper property
would be accepted IN part pay hent.
Mis-. n. g. SCHWARTZ.
Nov 27, 1873 IS
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

The Rothsehilds, twelve in number
are worth about one thousand millions
of dollars, as firm, including their in-
dividual fortunes,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
Notice to Trespassers.

A Ii. PERSONS found hunting, or otherwise
n trespassing on the premises Of the under
signed, will be prosecuted TO the fun extent Of
the law ID. II. LEHTZ
THOS PRICE
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

KATHERINE EARLE,
by Miss Trafton, is a charming Love Story by a
gifted writer, which is destined to i wide popu-
larity.
There will be brilliant novelettes and the best
short stories, by SAKE Holm, Bret .Harte, and
other delightful stOry-telleTs.
series of striking and unique poems, with
illustrations, "old time music,' by Benz +.
Taylor, known for his brilliant contributions
to the Western Press, will sing to us again the
music of the Spinning Wheel, The Fail, The
Stage Coach, The Mill etc.
Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Amer
ican Authors; Papers on Dairy Farming and
Stock Raising in Europe, on Household Decora-
tion and Furniture, besides more than fifty 9TH
er illustrated articles are now in preparation.
The splendid series,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
>. s. DOLLISON, M. d..

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
TyENDEHS his Professional services to the cit
izens of Somerset and vicinety. Ofice-on
east Main street, opposite American House.
January 9. 1874 80
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

present sense of necessary economy.
I do not mean that vague and mere
verbal economy which public men
are so ready to profess with regard
to public expenditures-I mean that
earnest and inexorable economy, which
proclaims its existence by accomplished
facts.
In the prodigality of the past, you will
find abundant reason for frugality in
the future.
/ close these brief observations by re-
turning my thanks to the people of the
State, for that expression of their good
will and pleasure which brings me be-
fore you.
/ thank you, gentlemen of the Gener-
al Assembly, and our fellow citizens here
convened, for the respectful attention
with which l have been heard; and
thank my predecessor for the courtesy
and urbanity which he has extended to-
ward me since my arrival in this city;
when for the first time / had the pleas
ure of making his personal acquain-
tance.
THE FINALE.
There was tremendous applause at the
close of the address, and loud calls for
Governor Noyes followed. The crowd in
sisted, and the Ex-Governor finally re-
sponded, remarking that he was the re-
firing sun, and that the crowd had heard
the rising sun. He expressed his thanks
and resumed his seat amid applause
Mr.. Potter then directed the Senate to
return to the chamber, where Lieuten-
aut Governor Alphonso Hart was sworn
IN. Mr.. Allen proceeded to the Gover-
nor's office where he met manye friends.
The other State officers were sworn in
in their respective offices, and thus en-
ded the final Inauguration ceremonies.
During the remainder of the evening
the streets resouded with the music of
the bands.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

INTRODUCED BY GOV. MOVES.
Hon. Edward F. Noyes, the retiring
Governor, introduced the Governor elect
in the following words:
"MY FELLoN CITIZENS: | have the
honor to introduce to you a gentleman
long distinguished in the country's his
tory, and now called by the sovereign
voice of the people to preside over the
interests of the State-the Hon. Viii
liam Allen, Governor of Ohio" GGreat
applause.1
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
Scribner for 1874.

The unexampled favor accorded to this Maya
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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
"THE GREAT SOUTH, "


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The December Number (now ready has an
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Editorials by a large and able corpse of wri-
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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

How to make slow horse fast Don't
feed him.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
THE OATH ADMINISTERED.

Governor Allen arose to his feet, fa-
cling Chief Justice White, of the Su-
preme Court, who administered the oath
of office. The Governor bowed low as
his Affirmative response to the oath pro-
posed by the Chief Justice, and turning
10 the audience, proceeded to deliver the
following. his
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

DIT TG Look at those features and see
L 4A60 the agony depicted on the face.
1t cannot be helped while the trouble remains.
The sufferings from piles are Of very aggravated
description. You cannot walk with any COM
fort, cannot ride with comfort, cannot sit with
ease, and the suffering when attending to ma
ture is almost unbearable and causes such a
feeling of dread that it is put off at great sac
rifice of health and comfort, in many cases in
creasing the difficulty to an alarming extent
Use DIR. Briggs's Pile Remedies, according to
directions, TO cure internal, bleeding, external
and itching piles Sold By Skinner q Bro
Druggistst, Somerset, Ohio. j. Briggs Co.
Newark N J.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

II AND AND REAL ESTATE AGENCY, an
4 c. II Guisinger for the Home and Farmer
Fire Insurance and New York Life Insurane
Companies, Offer I'm same room.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
YICK'S
Floral Guide
EnD 1874
]. ID. MKINNEY. M. ID.

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, tenders his
IL professional services 10 the citizens of SOM
erset aud vicinity. Office on South Columbus
street, Somerset, Ohio. vin35
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-11
Sty Green g. Wise,

Real Estate A gents and Auctlonccrs.l
C0MMISSIDEkRS SALE or EAbOh-
~ Bile PKuPEkTY-By virtue Of decree
Of the Corporation Court for the city Of AleXa;i-
drin, Virginia. rendered Il. is December term,
1873 in the suit Of Burroughs ". Harper, the
u.d rsigrcl commissioners appointed BY sald
decree, viii offer for SHE by pIollc auction IN
front Of the Market House, on Royal street. IN
aid ely on SATURDAY, the l4.h day OF
March, 1874 at twelve clock n., the following
REAL. ESTATE, 20 wit:
No. IA Lot OF GROUND on the south
cas. corner of Prince and Alfred -trret' binding
on Alfred street lUO feet to an alley II feet IN.
wid.; thence eastward yGl Tee. | inches; thence
rorthwnri ~ feet; thence wcstwnrdy II. lO
inches thence norlhward!y 81 feet; thence we4t-
w.rdty IL feet inch, fronting on Prince street.
No "A rent charge Of so pcr annun On n
lot located on the west side Of Water street,
and south sid. Of Franklin street.
Terms Of Sale: one tenth OF the pu'cha,'
money 20 be paid in cash, and the residue III
three cqua! ins am.Et; Vt SIX, t"eiVe anu eight
cen months, respectively, with interes. iroili .ne
day Of sale. to be secured by the notes OF tne
,rIrcha.cr satisfactorily endorsed ana the tit.e
to be retained unit! the purchase money De iuIly
paid Cost, ri conveyancing to be D'rie " 1'''
fnrre,.rr ). +. BEACH,
! G.. W. WATrhES,
ii. o. CLAUGHION,
rL 1n.s Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-11

yT,Hh ATTENTION Of the puollc L. respect
L fully called to our large stock and superior
s..ortmsut of White Leads. Colors, dry and IN
oil Vurni.hcs, OILS, Window GaSs, Faint
Brushes, &c. ,,,n,, 9, ~,
feb 2S LEN hl tooh ~ w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-11

THE MENNoNITES. The recommendation of
President Grant to Congress relative t. such
legislation as will enable the Meuuonitcs and
other Russian emigrants to settle IN body IN
the Uuited States is meeting with deserved at
tent,on. The Senate Committee on Public
Lands will SOON offer u bill making certain con-
cessions, iu order that these excellent people
may be located BY purchasing lands and enter
Ing homesteads oD the same terms a> our own
couutrymen. a bill is also before the House
to enable this class Of people to effect pcrma
neut settlements on the public lands OF the
country u the mauncr they desire by comply-
ing with the terms of the homestead law, or by
paying double minimum price IN cash where
lauds arc withdrawn for them upon railroads
in alternate Sectous The agents of the Rus
sian Meunonitcs visited this city aud various
parts of the West last year, and were pleased
with the country and our mode Of government.
They are sill in correspond ,ucc with the Sec
retary of the Interior upon the subject. These
people speak the German language. aud num-
ber about one hundred ami fty thousand, and
being intelligent, Industrious, steady, and ncace-
tul, they can DOT fail to prove valuable acqn-
sition to the population of the couu'ry.--
WASH Chronicle.