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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-09-27

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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10

Under the operations of the compro-
mise currency law; passed at the close of
the sessio n of Congress, the amount of
circulation surrendered by the National
banks aggregates 81, 500, 900. The
amount of circulation of broken banks,
which is yet to be received at the Treas
ury is something mere than s., 100000.
This fund of nearly $6,000,O00. will be
first used to supply demands under the
law for more currency in the West and
South, before any of the existing Nation
al bank circulation Is Withdrawn from
the East. The amount of circulation
applied for under the new law is s., ,O0O,-
900, one-half only of the amount that
could be furnished without disturbing
Eastern banks. In the ordinary course
of business, and in consequence of the
of their application, il is not expected
that more than S1,500,000 of the
S3.0OO,000 applied for will be issued
during the next three months. The ap-
plicants in nearly every case limit their
deposist of bonds to $4,000, nothwith-
standing the circulation allotted to them
is much greater. The new law permits
this, while the old law required depo-
sit of bonds for one third of the allotted
circulation before any could be Issued.
There remains also still unissued a large
amount of the last four millions of the
original $3.50, 900, which has long
since been taken up or allotted. The
banks to which this currency il assigned
are taking out scarcely any of it, and are
apparently awaiting depreciation in
bonds 1t is evident, therefore, that the
present effect of the new law has been
moderate contraction of the currency,
and there are those who think that Con-
gress will convene before the last of the
four millions of the original three hun
dred and ffty-six millions will have
been issued.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10
Night In the Country.

About eleven o'clock the dogs take a
tongue in. The faithful watch dogs
generally form themselves into oranges,
each containing about 700 dogs, for mu-
tual aid and benefit in the illicit distil-
lation of mutton. Every night 100
dogs steal away silently to kill sheep,
while the other 600 bark furiously, TO
induce their owners to believe they are,
like Hon. Elijah Pogram, "active to their
trust" and to cover the bloody opera
tions of their fellows. At midnight the
COW, whose calf has been reft from her,
having reflected on her loss, lifts up her
voice and laments. The lament of
sorrowful COW in barn is something
Sai generis in the matter of sounds. In
the first place, it takes her long time
to become loud, and an equally long
time to fill the barn with noise. But
when the building is crowded with
"moo," and it begins to leak out at the
windows and doors in nluffled and mel
ancholy thunder she has long in 'erval
of rest to prepare another blast ere the
first ululation has been exhausted.-
About two in the morning she is drown
ed out and silenced by jackass some
where in the country, who, having nerv-
ed himself for the effort by silence of
twenty-four hours, delivers himself of
bray that makes the sky bright with a
responsive shower of shooting stars
There is an awful silence for about twen-
ty minutes, no animal daring to call his
voice his own; then the jackass sings
again. Just as the country side is con-
itself that the infiction is
over, for another interval of twenty min
utes, he discharges a third volley, and
then is heard no more. You, however,
do not know that he has broken a blood
vessel or gone to sleep; but, with a
dreadful uncertainty as to when the next
bray will occur, put your head under the
clothes, and your thumbs in your ears,
and wait.-!St. Louis Globe.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10
Fight with Raiding sioux on Wind
Riyer-Fifty Of the Indians Killed.

ST. LOUIS, July s.-A letter was re-
ceived at Kansas City, yesterday, from
A. c. Myers. of Dodge City, Kansas,
stating that his ranch, on the Canadian
River, was attacked by Indians June p,
and three men killed. The Indians were
rePulsed, however, and eleven of them
killed, after three hours fight.
CHEYENNE, July S.-Authentic infor-
nation has just been received here that
the war party, supposed to be Northern
Sioux, who attempted the capture Of
party Of soldiers, were followed up Wind
River Valley by the Shoshone Scouts,
and trailed to their camp, some seventy
FIVE miles east of north from Camp
Brown. A party of troops and Shoshone
scouts were organized under command
of Captain Bates, Lieutenant Young, of
the Fourth Infantry, commanding the
scouts: They followed the trail for
three days and nights, and on the morn
ing of the Sd came up TO and attacked
the Indians, killing and wounding about
fifty Sioux, and capturing over one hun
dred head of horses. Three soldiers were
killed and three wounded. Lieutenant
Young was wounded, but not seriously.
These Indians have been committing
depredations along the frontier for some
time.
OMAHA, NEB., July S.-Intelligence
just received from Camp Brown, Wyom
ing, states that on the I'd of July, Com
pany B. Second Cavalry, commanded by
Captain Bates, twenty-five Indian scouts,
under Lieutenant Young, and one hun
dred and fifty Shoshones, under Washa
kie, were, by command Of General Sher-
idan and Ord, who were at the post, sent
out in pursuit of band of Sioux, who
had a few days previously outraged and
killed two white woman in the vicinity
of Camp Brown, and committed other
outrages. On the morning of the 4th of
July about day break, the Sioux were
surprised in camp. and after short but
sangninary fight. they were completely
routed with a loss of about fifty killed
and wounded, two hundred horses, and a
large number of prisoners. The troops
lost two soldiers killed and four wound
ed, including Lieutenant Young slightly.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10
Old Hats Paradise.

The groteSque fancy of savages for the
st-off habiliments of civilized races ia
a source of amusement to travellers the
world over. 1t is rare, however, that
the fancy rises to such q passion for Il
single article as is exhibited among the
Nicobar islanders. Young and old,
chiefs and subjects, in these Summer
Isles of Eden," alike endeavor to outvie
each other in the accumulation of old
hats, priding themselves on the extent
and variety of their collections as other
people do on their wealth of gold or jew
els or works of art. Curiously, second
hand hats are most in request, new ones
being looked upon with suspicion and
disfavor.
The singular passion is taken advan-
tage of by the traders of Calcutta, who
make annual excursions to the Nicobars
with cargoes of old hats which they bar
ter for cocoanuts, the principal produc-
tion of the island. A good tall white
hat with black band fetches from fifty
five to sixty-6ve prime cocoanuts, some
times more, as, during the intense ex-
citement which pervades the islands
while trade is going on, fancy prices are
often asked and obtained. When the
market closes, by the exhaustion of the
stock of hats for sale, or cocoanuts to buy
them with, the traders usually land with
q cask or two of rum, and the entire pop
ulation, clad in their new possessions,
with perhaps rag about the loins in
addition, celebrate the occasion by get
ting thoroughly drunk.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10

Woolen Goods must command better
prices, or Wool will have to sell at low
er rates. In coarse Woods some large
operations have been made in parcels
here and to arrive at lower prices than
have recently prevailed. Sales the past
three days have been as follows: $1,000
lbs Western extra Fleece at 49G950c g.
600 lbs nnwashed sorts at 26c, 10 bales
Fall California at 25c, 10000 lbs Spring
California at 40c, 81 600 lbs do at 320
53c, 5000 lbs Texas at 335c, 1000 lbs
secured California at 64c, so bales super
pulled at SOC, 10000 lbs nnwashed at
37G94Oc, 5000 lbs medium do at 362c,
so bales coarse pulled at 43@45c, 5000
lbs secured Texas at 75c, also the fol-
lowing lots on private terms: so 600 lbs,
966 bales Australian, 35 bales Lambs
II bales No. l. 12,OOOlbs unwashed, 12,-
600 lbs medium do, 1000 lbs washed
10000 lbs combing Delaine, 10, blaes
tub, 5000 lbs George, $1,000 lbs Texas,
10 bales Cape, and 10000 lbs Western
Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10

The folly OF permitting boys to shoot
Off fire crackers and firearms, in the
streets and alleys of towns and cities, on
the 4th of July, and several other holi-
days, was made particularly conspicuous
on the recent Fourth. 1t was the cause
of an unusual number of destructive
fires and serious and fatal accidents upon
that day, in many places. Property to
the value of millions of dollars was de-
stroyed, the loss in one place alone
Allegheny City-being one hundred
houses, valued, with contents at nearly
$500 1000. And in numerous other
places the losses ranged from $500 to
S25,OOO-while the accidents" to per
sons were, so far as number was concern
ed, greatly in excess Of any previous
similar showing.
When we consider the utter useless
ness Of the practice, and the great dan
gers TO both life and property invaria-
bly, accompanying its indulgence, it
would seem that it is high time it shenld
be prohibited by law.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10
Medical Society Meecing.

The Perry County Medical Society
met in the Odd Fellows Hall, in Shaw
nee, on Thursday July I'd. E. R. Ma.
gruder in the chair. The members
present were, John Watkins, Sr., Va
natta, Mckinney, Skinner, Norman,
Weller, Hitchcock, Chisholm, Holland,
Lewis, Richards, Axline, Magruder and
MeKenna. DIR. G. H. Holland, of Mt.
Perry, this county, was admitted to
membership. DR.. Mckinney read an
essay on the softening of the Tissues of
the body. DR.. Watkins, Sr., read pa
per on the advantages of Medical Socie-
ties to the people, as we'll as to the ply
sicians and profession. The discussions
were elaborate and instructive. DIR.
Skinner presented the following resolu-
tion which was unanimously adopted.
Whereas, DR.. Chisholm has thought
best to change his location and remove
beyond the reach of the Perry County
Medical Society, and as this is his last
meeting with us, therefore, be 1t re-
solved by this Society, that it is with
the deepest regrets that the Society
parts with such an honorable and ac-
tive working member. Dr. Chisholm
is now living in Mt. Perry, this county
viii move to Pittsburgh in a short
time, where he intends praeticing. The
Society adjourned to meet in Somerset,
on the first Thursday in August
The Society was very handsomely en-
iertained at the O'Bear House, by DIR.
Axline, who is the only graduate of
medicine in Shawnee at this time. 4
After adjournins the Society was in 1
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10
Pittsburgh Telegraph
Sire Crackers Started IT,

Fires were the order of the day on Sat-
urday, and some of them were very dis
astrous in their consequences. The fire
which laid in ruins one hundred build
ings in Allegheny City, rendered home
less upwards ofIone hundred families,
and in many instances poor people lost
all of their earthly possessions. These
destitute citizens deserve the substantial
sympathy Of their more fortunate neigh
bors, and we trust the charitable will
need no urging to do their whole duty.
There seems to be doubt as to the ORR
gin of the fire, some aitributing it to the
careless discharge of fire crackers, while
others as confidently assert that it was
the work of an incendiary. Taking the
most charitable construction of the case.
that it resulted from the careless use of
fire crackers, the question arises as to
who is to blame. Admitting that care
less boys are directly to blame for caus-
ing this terrible conAagration, are not
the dealers in fire works just as censura-
BILE? If the sale of dangerous fire works
were prohibited under a severe penalty,
the youth of the city would be unable
to procure them, and there would be less
liability to fires.
Inaddition to the fire in Allegheny,
.he record of Saturday shows fires of
more or less magnitude in eight cities
md towns, several of which are charged |
o fire crackers. The warning received
ome years ago from Portland, Me-,
shen the best part of that city was de.
troyed by FIRE caused by FIRE crackers,
GEMS to have been forgotten, and not !
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10

The Omaha Herald gives this little
panoramic view of active life: "TLe
eleFks at the Union Pacific headquarters
inithis city lead ssedehtary lives them
selves, bot by gazing through their win
dows that overlook the patch' they are
frequently witnesses of the most active
life that Is known to this century. Yes
terday they saw a wife drive her hus-
band from the door in the most uneere-
monious manner, stone him as far as she
could follow him, and going back gather
rocks on the wayside that she might be
prepared for his return and meet him in
the lane, love- One day, not long ago,
they saw this man and woman scuffie
over gun until it went off in their
hands. The husband then gathered the
pieces and knocked his wife down with
the muzsle. The clerks, thinking it
time to interfere, went over to stop the
fracas. They found the woman bruised
and bleeding, but she was on her feet
and wIping blood from her face. She
gave her protectors a defiant look, and
wanted to know what business they had
around there gssz. -t1 sa-
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10

Henry Ward Beecher has made no re-
sponse to the article recently published
by Tilton, wherein he is charged with
unchristian conduct, etc. The genera
opinion, therefore, is that Tilton has
told the truth about him, and religious
circles are eager to know what is going
to be done about it. Our opinion is that
Henry can stand it without the loss of
much popularity if he don't weaken
again, and swish that I were dead."-
His preaching will be just as acceptable
az it ever was if he will only exhibit
sucfiient nerve to weather the accusa-
tions and insinuations of Tilton. Per-
haps it would be better for him to deny
the whole business, and then keep si-
lence about it ever afterwards. But
however he NAV determine to act in the
premises, it il evident that he will come
out ahead, if he will avoid wishing that
he "were dead" He has host Of ad
mirers who regard him as a first class
saint, and they will be apt to stick to
him
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10
Trouble at Straitsville.

COLUMBUS, July S.-A force of sixty
five colored men and twenty white
guards left for the Straitsville mines to-
day. The train was met at Straitsville
by turbulent crowd of one hundred
and fifty striking miners, their wives
and children. Private Secretary Put
nam made a speech to the crowd, re-
questing them to obey the laws and dis
perse, as they were on private property.
The crowd refused to disperse until as
sured a box of arms on the train were
not there by State authority, and should
not be unloaded. The crowd then slow
ly dispersed in no good humor, but con-
tented themselves with telling the colo
ed men they had been deceived, and
begging them not to go to work. Moth
ers held their children in their
arms, pointing out the negroes to them
as those who came to rob them of bread.
After four kilograms from Secretary
Putnam, the Sheriff of Perry county
has promised to go to Straitsville to-
morrow.
A Special force has been sworn in
by the authorities at Straitsville to pre-
serve order.
Dispatches received here tonight
state that this afternoon some OF the
strikers got drunk and were firing pis-
tols in the viciuity of the colored mems
quarters
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10

THE NEW POSTAL LAws.-The Post
Office Gazette for July summarizes what
the new POstoffice bill aecomplishes, as
follows: l. Prepayment of newspaper
postage after January !, 1875. 2. Gives
free delivery to all newspapers, to sub
scribers only (daily, semi-weekly, week
ly, monthly, or quarterly, within the
county in which they are printed and
published, from July l, 1874. 3. Fixes
the salary of all postmasters of the
fourth class (all under 1,000) at COM
mission. from July /, 1874. 4. Fixes
the salary of the first, second and third
class offices on new basis. In the
opinion of the Gazette the readjustment
of these classes having been made prior
to the passage of the bill, it will be held
to take effect on the next readiustment.] ]
). Makes a uniformity in all matter
other than newspapers, as third class,
limited to four pounds at one cent for
each two ounces.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10

Fighting Joe Hooker renews an old
charge against Ben Butler, and says that
he is now prepared to show that tie
heaviest of all Ben. Buffers grabs was
that he made during the war while COM
manding the negro troops on the James
river, in Virginia. He says that Butler
issued orders at that time requiring all
the officers and men of the colored regi-
ments to deposit their spare change or
t4eave their pocket books" at his head
quarters, to be taken care OF. "Now,
when one of those poor devils got knock
ed over and put under ground, +" says Joe,
s'do Jon suppose the money be had left
at Buffers headquarters was ever heard
of again? Not a cent oft. 1t all went
TO the account and credit of Butler, who
made at least million of dollars in this
way out of the poor negro regiments on
the James, l was with the army in
Virginia, and learned the facts about
that business, which ought TO be told"
Gen. Hooker, who is now at Saratoga,
and in improved health, is unsparing in
his denuneiatiOn of Butler, and if he has
the proof for what he charges he should
give it at once.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10

vited to visit the coal mines. which was
a great treat as well as quite a nov
city to the disciples of Esculapius
as they do not often get so far under the
ground. Our thanks are due DR.. Axline
and Mr.. Hamilton, for this very pleas
ant and instructive visit.
L. F. MCKENNA, Sec'y.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10

The number Of cases of hydrophobia
reported in New York recently, is alarm
ing and suggests the importance Of an
early determination OF the entire canine
breed in that city. There is case of
hydrophobia also reported AT Warsaw
In
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10

The Democracy of the 18th District.
in Convention assembled, at Bucyrus, on
the 7th inSt.< declared in favor of an in
crease of the currency, which is thought
to be a triumph of the friends of Pendle-
ton over those of Thurman.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10
The Massachusetts Liquor Struggle.


On Wednesday, last the announcement
was made that the license bill recently
passed.iby the Massachusetts Legislature
and Setoed- by the Governor, failed of
passage over the veto. More than a ma
jority ofthe House, voted in favor of
passing it, Notwithstanding the Govern
or's objections, but it did not. receive
the necessary two thirds. 1t is quite ev-
identthatsa majority in eachrHonse fa-
vors amodffication of the law, but the
Governor preference for the proIli bItory
law protects it efectuaHy. In Novenl-
Der new Governor is to be chosen, and
this question viii again enter largely in
toths canvass, psshaps to greaiers sx-
ent than heretofore. 7ias ess ~ r.i-l
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10

withstanding the annual proclamation
of fire works within the city limits,
thoughtless people will do it, and the
police make no attempt to prevent them.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10

The cathartics used and approved by
the physicians comprising the various
medical associations of this State are now
compounded and sold under the name of
Parsons Purgative Pills.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10
sPLENDID FARM FOR -sALE.

ONL MILE oUUAAA NF HUMEh3LTs
HTNHIS farm contains lE7 acrus In a high state
H. Of oultivations and upon which are eoumo-
dioun brick residence, spring house. and never
fA1mng spring good bnrna with Wagon sheda,
500 bearing fruit trees, OF all kinds In excellent
condition. There are 40 acres Of splendid but
tom land In the farm, and the whole Ia admirA-
bly, watered. IL can be bought for $50 per acre.
For further particulars call on or address the
subscriber, JOHN GALL.
July Is, 1873. 10 Somerset, Ohio.
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PROGRAMME.

-Four entries will be required to in
sure each race. The Society claims the
right to postpone in case of bad weather.
All entries will close July "a, at 4 7. NJ.
This track is second to none in the State.
The Society wall spare no pains IN max
ing this pleasant day of sporting, and
invite all that feel an interest in the
speed and value of horses, TO help make
this lively day. Sufficient police force
will be on the Ground to preserve good
order. a
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10

Since our l4st issue We have heard of
no further cases of "sunstroke" at New
Lexington
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10

COrnS misc6iefmsiins ot old d'sg msid. ecrs. Ss
CT loafers In large Cities dishonest politicians
no more of luxury than epson salts or castor
oil, and no more desirable for comfort than a
hedge-hog is for q parlOr ornament. Briggs
Corn and Bunion Remedies, AlleviatOr and Cu-
rative, eradicates cOrns, banishes buniOns, and
cures ingrowing nails, sore insteps, and other
obnoxious t0rments Of the feet. Sold by skin
ner Bro, Somerset, Ohio. J. Briggs e. Co,
Newark N 35yI
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-10
RUSSELL HOUSE,
Opposite weAvsr's Store, Main street,
SOMERSET, OHIO.

TTNHI5 HOTEL having been recently repaired
II and ntsed up for the hotel business, the pro-
Prietor tenders his thanks 70 his patrons for pass
tnVorb, and earnestly aoltcita . continuance Of
the same; and With pleasure informs the travel
ing public that he 10 prepared 20, and will fur
~ any hotel IN central Ohio.
W. RUSSELL. Prop'r.
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CORRECTED WEEKLY BY a. R. YosT
Somerset Grain Market.
stock Markets.

PITTsBURG, July 9.-Sales up until
noon, 2,118, against ], ,424 same time last
week. Prices &c lower on best and &c to
Ic on common and inferior Cattle. The
very best 6Ic, inforior 3@32c, common
Hottie, fair to good 5(G6c. Receipts of
Hogs, IS cars, against 7S cars same time
last week; market firm and prices fully
sustained. Philadelphia Hogs $6 500
6 65, Workers S6(G6 25. Receipts of
Sheep, SO cars, against 20 cars same time
last week, market active at an advance
of BE, as compared with last week; prime
to extra 5@54c, mediim to fair 4(944c,
common 3@3Ic.
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CLOVIS in the stars.
Refreshes in the breeze,
Warns in the sun,
A,,d h1naEnVpa ON thu fnaS

When the national treasury was threat
ened by horde of greedy Congressman,
you stood like wall of adamant between
the people and those infamous salary
grabbers Lend nae doiLor.'''
"My dear sir" the Colonel fastened
TO explained, "you mistake the case en-
tirely. l was one of the grabbers."
"You were?" (Grasping the Colonel's
hand warmly. $50 much the better!
Let me congratulate you that a parsimo-
nious public could not frighten you out
of what was fair remuneration for your
invaluable services. am glad that your
pecuiary circumstances are so much bet-
ter than I supposed. Make it tro dolIars."'
And the Colonel did. 1t was the only
clean thing left for him to do.