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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

The Aldine for April No. 16 of the
current series), certainly presents feat
ures of excellence emitting it to some
thing more than the usual attention:
part of them, too, in direction which
would six months ago have been some
thing of surprise to those who had
merely known it as an admirable ex-
ponent of art In this issue, taking
time by the forelock in manner some
what startling, it springs to the front, in
topics and features connected with the
Centennial. quite as much, without
doubt, to its own profit, as to the pleas
ure of its thousands of patriotic readers.
There can not be other than a most as
sured sensation, in the Historical and
Centennial Romance of the Revolution" J"
which it commences in this number, un-
der the taking name of "The Spur of
Monmouth" with the additional in
formation that it is written by an "Ex-
Pension-Agent," and that the events to
be portrayed have been preserved in the
memories of eye-witnesses up to GER
tain period, and thence conveyed by one
who listened TO their narratives-the
whole being, as the writer phrases it,,
From personal relations and documents
never before made public" Probably
no greater pleasure could be impaired to
the American people, at the present
iuncture, than is to be found in the
knowledge that there is really roma
ance of the Revolution, of importance
and interest, not yet published, and of
which we are now to have the reading,
in the clear type and on the fine paper
of The Aldine. But the Centennial
tendency of The Aldine does not end
here: there is full-p page picture of the
Battle of Lexington" capitally drawn
by John S. Davis, and showing the sali-
ent features of that memorable conflict.
in a manner equally blending force and
| Judgment The character of the coun-
try, the, the agricultural avocations OF
the patriots before they spring to arms,
the variety of ages in the combatants-
all are shown with rare skill, the picture
really conveying the feeling of the time
to degree which needs sight for appre-
citation.
| In other art features this number OF
The AIdine is rich almost beyond the
average.
Literarily, the variety and the excell-
ence are equal.
The Aldine Company have establish
ed an Art Union, similar to the we'll
known Art Union in England, and are
distributing their works of art, both
sculpture and paintings, which are con
stantly collecting, among their subscrib'
ers. Art premiums, valued at $500
are distributed among each series of s.
900 subscribers. Subscription tickets, a
S6 90 each, entitle the holder to The
Aldine for a year, to the new chrome
and to a ticket in the distribution of arI
premiums The Aldine Company, pub
fishers, No. 5S Maiden Lane New YORK
| CITY
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02
Herrv ward Beecher is probably on

Henry Ward Beecher is probably on
the witness-stand now, and it is believ-
ed that he will not retire from that con-
spicuous position for at least three weeks.
After Beecher, other witnesses for the
defense may be called, and after they
have been examined and cross-examin-
ed, then comes the rebutting witnesses
of the prosecution. Judging from the
amount of time thus far consumed i'll
the examination of witnesses, some idea
may be had Of how mnch time must yet
eIapse before the case shall be given TO
the jury. Some of the newspaper rep
resentatives at the trial predict that the
case will not be disposed until July.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

A Physician in Medford, Massachusetts,
last week recommended lady who was
threatened with a felon to saturate
cloth with carbolic acid, and bind her
finger in it. She did as directed, and
when she looked at her finger the next
morning, it was black and dead. It is
said that the physician, man nearing
middle age, who has practiced for sever
al years in Medford, could only say that
he had made a mistake. The aid of
other medical men was sought and ev-
erything was done, but all to no purpose
and she was obliged to have the finger
amputated below the second joint This
loss is particularly trying, as she has
been considered a fine musician. The
husband threatens the physician with
prosecution.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

One night last winter, George NJ.
Brown. a lawyer of McGregor, Iowa, got
drunk and slept in gutter. In the
morning he was so badly frozen that both
of his khands and one of his feet were
amputated. Iowa has civil damage
law, which makes the liquor seller pc
cuniarily liable for the consequences OF
drinking his liquor. Brown drank at
six saloons that night, and his wife has
sued the proprietor Of each for $4,000.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

Geleral Spinner, Treasur'r ofthe u l..
ted States, has resigned, and willquit the
office which he has filled since the early
days Of Lincoln's Administration. on the
LIST of July. His famous signature is ia =
millar to all who ever handled green
back. There never has been any ques-
tion of his integrity. lie has been a
model officer. He will be succeeded by
Mr. John G. New, of the First Nation
al Bank Of indianapolis, an unobjection-
able appointment.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02
PITTSBURGH
EVENING TELEGRAPH
NEW FORM-EIGHT PAGES.
Cut, Folded and United by a New
Process.
As Easily Read as a Book.
As Easily Read as a Book.

The publishers of the Pittsburgh Evening
Telegraph are now issuing the paper in an i'm
proved and more convenient form. We have
now placed in our Office one of MessIs Chambers
Bros, Co.'S (of Philadelphia) newly patented
Folding and FASTING Machines, by means Of
which we present the Evening Telegraph to its
patrons in the efght-page form, with The leaves
cut and securely pasted together, so that il may
be read as easily as a book
The TELEGRAPH will aim 10 promote the
stabllshed principles Of the Republican party
and will in the future, as in the past oppose the
election 70 office Of men not fully qualified OF
VINO shall by trickery, any unfair means
manage TO secura place on the ticket Homes
ty and capacity only will receive our support
The Telegraph will continue to publish all
me neiCS Of The day at the earliest moment and
IN such shape as to be acceptable to the most
The Evening Telegraph
In all its departments, will be, during ths year
1879, superior to the past, excellent as Il has
been by general admission. No expense will be
spared TO Keep the paper abreast with the times
and its managers will exert every effort that ex-
perience may suggest TO make it. If possible
more attractive to the general rea Ter.
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE.
BY mall, including postage Nine Dollars per
annum.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

Somebody wants to know "who wrote
that article" in the Houston (Texas)
Telegraph, and it promptly responds
thus: "The man who wrote that article
early in life was hard working black
smith, later he was a deck-hand on a
steamboat, then he was cowboy on the
frontier, but of late years he has follow
ed the profession of a prize-fghter. He
only became an editor to reduce his
flesh by starvation so as to become more
of a success in his peculiar line" The
Telegraph received no further inquiries.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

The Fayette county Herald gets off
the following clever hit:
How many weary traveller on the
road of life, weighed down by a load too
heavy for his feeble strength, staggers
and falls fainting by the wayside, when
he might prance along as lively as two
year old colt, if he would just have sense
enough to carry part of his whisky home
in a jug instead of stuffing his old hide
so full hat it slobbers out of his mouth.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

At late teachers's meeting in Provi-
dence the Superintendent, speaking of
school-room work, citicIsed the lack of
life and animation which he had some
times observed, impressing the thought
that dull, listless pupils would result
from want of life and sympathetic in
terest in the teacher. He also depre-
Gated the teaching of abstract rules be-
fore the illustrations of them were un-
derstood. and urged thoroughness in
that which is really to be learned.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02
NEW GOODS!

Every department in my stock is
full, and prices are down to the very
lowest notch. 1 am confident that
no other house will do better by you
than mine. / respectfully solicit
your examination Of my goods and
prices, before making your spring
purchase, believing that it will pay
you to do so.
nA. l need money, and will there
fore sell cheap for CASH.
Soft n. DANIsoN.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02
EfOD That NOfsei

And "git while you're a gitten," an Or
gan or Piano of real merit, at less ex-
pense than is afforded by verbose, itin-
Grant venders, who palm off their
worthless wares to the uninitiated, at
the prices that wonld afford good Instru-
ments. The real Estey, and Taylor &
Fairly Organs. as well as the best makes
of Pianos can be had at Grdnoer's
prices of J. e. CURRAN.
A-W3w
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

The Cincinnati Enquirer intimates
that there is natural relation between
the number of people who live in a city
and the number of people who die in a
city, and as Cincinnati boasts of almost
as many deaths as Chicago, the Enquirer
does not believe in the cehsns which
gave Chicago one hundred thousand
more inhabitants than Cincinnati.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02
ELECTION NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given TO the qualified vo-
~ ters Of the Incorporated Village of S0mer-
set, Ohio, that the next annual election of Cor
porate officers for said Village will be held ON
Monday, April 5h, 1875,
at the Court House in the aforesaid place, be-
tween the house Of six n. m, and six D. m. for
the election Of one Mayor, one Clerk and three
members Of the Council, all for the term Of two
years each. II. b. WotDWARD Mayor
March 27th, 1875. 2w5O
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02
A Little Absent-Minded.

Shortly after the Southern Canada
train from Toledo to Detroit pulled out
yesterday afternoon, the conductor came
into the front car on his accustomed
round. His face wore its usual bland
expression, but there was far-of look
in his eyes, and he gazed over the heads
of his passengers az he smiled to him
self and muttered unintelligible things.
But when he punched a hole in So
greenback, and stuck a fifty cent scrip in
n mans hat-band, the question Of his
sanity was seriously considered among
the spectators. The matter, however,
was explained when n lady asked what
time the train reached Detroit, and
Murray beamingly replied. Eight
pounds and half, ma'am." As it is
Murray's first daughter, little absence
of mind is certainly excnsable in view
of the happy event.-[Toledo Blade.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

Benjamin Upton, of Bake: sfeld, Yer
mont, celebrated his one hundredth
birthday March %, and the town has now
two centenarians, the other being Alex
aRder Bona, one hundred and four, be-
sides having twelve inhabitants over
eighty years old. seven of whom average
over ninety. All are in good health.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

Bonner's early profits were invested in
advertising with a prodigality far be-
yond all precedent. The checkercd col
umn with alternate blanks was his in
vention, and told with great effect. One
of the novels which he published In the
Ledger was preceded and accompanied
by an outlay of thirty thousand dollars
in Advertising The result is that the
journey-man printer is now million
aire. He has the strongest faith in
newspaper advertising.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

Axley Harrison, a farmer residing
four miles west of Mnncie, Ind, was
shot and killed on Sunday night, while
sitting beside his fire. A man named
Qnell, who visited Harrison's daughter,
bnt who had been forbidden to come to
the house, was arrested on suspicion.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02
Perry County Sunday school Union
Convention.

This convention meets at New Lex
ington, April II, 1875. The Secretary
of the Ohio State Sabbath School Union
Mr.. r Cowden, of Gallon, Ohio, will be
with rs. and we desire the vice Presi-
dents to bring or send a report of the
number of Sabbath schools in each
township. Let each be represented.
Come, Sabbath school workers, and
let US make this, our first regular county
Convention, a snccess.
B. F. THOMAS, Prest.
CHAs. T. Brush, Secy.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

"Go awayl Leave me with my deadl
Let me fling myself on his coffin and die
therel" That was in Nebraska six
months ago, and now the widow has won
another trusting soul, and number ones
portrait il in the attic, face to the wall.
II [Detroit Free Press.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

George Smith has found in his Assyr-
ian tablets history of the creation and
the fall of man essentially the same as
that of Genesis. but longer and fuller.
1t gives especially a more particular ac-
count of Satan and of his history before
the creation of the world.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02
Who Wants to Trader

] have a good, new Spring Wagon
g springs) which I am desirous of trad
ing for a good horse or mare. Amy per
son wanting to make trade of the kind,
will find me ready for business.
G. w. Brown,
Somerset, Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

Mr. Henry Chapman died few days
ago at the lunatic hospital in North
ampton, Mass, where he has been an in
mate for the past ten years. He was an
Englishman by birth, and was once
prominent in Massachusetts, railroad in
terests, having been President of the
Troy and Greenfield road in 1854. His
alteration of mind was caused by over
exertion in the interests of the Hoosac
Tunnel.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

Poe is to have monument at last.
The sum desired, 81 800, has been raised
through the efforts of the Public School
Teachers Association Of Baltimore, and
the work will he begun Mt once. The de-
sign is an obelislk of pnre Italian marble
with n bas relief of Poe on one of the
panels, and appropriate inscriptions and
emblems on the other three. 1t is
thought the monument will be ready
for dedication within few months.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

With laudabIe forethought, the Chill
licothe Register remarks that "Physi-
clans should be cautious how they stig-
matize our we'll water without ever hav-
ing made an analysis of it. There is
little enough water drank here as it is. and
if the rising generation is convinced that
when using it they are drinking in the
seeds of disease, they may take to whisky
altogether"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

There are some people who will not
buy a dollars worth of goods, nor send
away for dollars worth of work, when
they can procure the same at hcme.-
Such persons are two fold blessing to
every community. In the first place
they encourage home skill and enter
prise, and secondly, they circulate their
means where it properly belongs.-[Ohio
Ea,rla
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

Skinner & Bro. have just received a
large and well-selected stock of Wall-pa-
per and Window-curtains from New
York, which they offer at very low prices
for cash. 40
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02
Notice of Appointment,

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersign-
~ ed has been appointed and qualified as
Administrator Of the estate Of Charles Roberts,
late Of Perry county, Ohio. deceased.
J. il. MCKINNEY.
April Q 1878 Siw3
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

We;are informed that the Indies clear
ed about hundred dollars at the festi-
val on Wednesday evening.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

ESWalker & Russell are offering
great inducements to cash customers call
and see theml
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02
Notice of Appointment.

FlHE undersigned has been appointed and
Il qualified as Administrator with the will an
nexed, of the estate OF Benjamin Dupler late
of Perry county, Ohio, deceased.
DAVIED DUPLER
April q 1875. 5iws
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

That big advertisement in the New
Lexington Tribune "refects credit" on
the composition; who set it up.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

Go and see the large stock of meat at
Kempfs.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02
Wild Life rRr NJ Far West

A new illustra ed book Of the authors own
Thirty years life and adventures among the In
lans, IN border wars hunting Wild animals. otc.
Crowded with thrilling incidents and advcn-
lures. The best aud only new and complete
book on life Ia the FAR WEST. Only $3.50.
known. AGENTS WANTED send for Hbrr-
a. terms. +. A. Hutchinson a Co, Cincinnati.
bhAo. aWag
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

The
Weekly Telegraph.
8 Pages-4S Columns.
On or about the 10th Of April we will CONF
mence the publication Of a WEEKLY EDI-
IION Of the TELEGRAPH, in obedience 10
numerous and repeated requests Of friends The
weekly Telegraph will complete and compre.
hensive summary Of the
News of the Week
preceding the date Of its issue. 1t will also have
a carefully and reliably prepared report Of the
Pittsburgh General Markets.
1t Is our purpose 10 make the Weekly Tele-
graph complete newspaper in all its depart
ments, so that IL II deserve and receive the
support Of all intelligent readors everywhere.
TERMS:
One Copy one year, postage prepaid. 81 SO
len copies one year, postage prepaid. II 90
twenty copies one year, postage prepaid 20 90
Elity copies, one year, postage prepaid. 45 90
Ohe huuered copies, yr., 90 90
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

Amount Of income for the year In cash giag 1ii co
Amount Of expenditures Tor the year, i80. .ii51s
In Witness Whereof, I have herunto sub
scrihed my name, and caused the Seal "a my
written.
WIN. z. cHrRcH. snrerInisnhcnt-
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

l respectfully invite the public
my goods, and will warrant satisfac
made.
December Is. 1874. dv36
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

Takes pleasure in announcing to
ity, that he is now offering at great
line. The stock is large and of
ing, in part
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-04-02

to call and make an inspection Of
tion in all cases where purchases are
r. s. cox.
The New York herald., 1875-07-14

and for all the ruling OF sbe Court that the
character and habits OF the deceased are not com
petent evidence in this case, ana cannot be offered
In Justification OF murder.n
A colOred woman named Williams testified that
she frequently saw the prisoner strike deceased,
and heard MIN threaten her lie. She admitted,
however, that sne did not him strike her since
last summer; she heard him threaten deceased
three weeks before her death.
Coroner Lynch testined that he was called out
OF bed at night by Kehoe and that he went 20 the
latter's house, which ne found IN the condition
described oy previous witnesses.
The case was then adjourned TIL this morning,
when the little boy, who was the sole witness OF
the deed, VIII be examined. Before the jury left
the court counsel for the defence asked that the
jury be prohibited from reading the newspapers
during the progress OF the case. Judge Knapp,
addressing the jury, sRiu that their good sense
and Judgment would dictate the propI1ety OF abb
staining from reading any comments In the news
paper reports OF the trial. There were other mat
ters OF news which they had right 10 read, and.
therefore, he would NOT deoar them from reading
the papers. II they should see any comments on
tne case IL was their sworn duty TO disregard
them.
The New York herald., 1875-07-14
COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.
Before Juoge Sutherland.

PETIT LARCENIEs-A BATCH OF CRIMINALS
SENTENCED.
In the Court OF General Sessions yesterday
George W. North was tried upon o charge OF en-
terlng the apartments Of Margaret Englenard,
No. 43S Sixth street, on the Goth OF June, and
stealing clothing valued at SEQ. He was detected
before he got away with the property The Jury
failed to agree upon verdict and were dis
charged. He pleaded guilty to the minor grade
of larceny and was sent to the Penltentiary for
six months.
Charles Daniels. who on the 2Sth OF June stole a
watcn and clothing valued at $70 the property OF
John G. Honeyard, pleaded guilty TO an attempt
at grand larceny. He was sent to the Pentten-
John McHugh, who on the 18th OF May stole four
bundles Oh bronze brackets worth $40, the prop
erGy OF Finch Clark. pleaded guilty to petit
James HoughtalIng, who was Jointly indicted
with three youths, pleaded guilty to petit larceny.
They were charged with entering the premises oi
Edward Uhger, No 66 Bleecker street, ON the 25tn
OF March ana stealing asrevolyer, a watch and a
few dollars In money.
These prisoners we're each sent to the Peniten-
LOUIS Miller, who was Jointly indicted with
Henry Lachermeyer for stealing 81 40 from the
person Of Edward Riley, pleaded guilty. lie was
CHARLES Boyle was convicted OF stealing 81 90
from Jonn ADOy, in Water street, one day last
month lie was remanded for sentence.
Patrick ii. McHugh, a pawnbroker, was Jointly
indicted vita Lorenzo Burdo, SpanIard
charged with obtaining money by false pre-.
tences and placed on trial District Attorney
Moan, In mis- opening, stated to the Jury that
Burdo III four instances sold pawn tickets
representing watches which were pawned in
McHugh's place, which both OF them represented
10 tue purchasers were worth much more than
their actual value. Mr.. william i. Kintzng raised
NUMBER OF technical questions OF law which the
Court held were correct. As there was great
doubt OF tne prosecution obtaining conviction,
plea OF an attempt was taken from both OF tho
prisoners. His Honor sent them to the Pentten-
tlary for SIX months
The New York herald., 1875-07-14
COURT OF SPECIAL SESSIONS.

Before Judges Duny, Murray and smith.
The following cases were tried yesterday
George Anderson pleaded guilty TO stealing a
bottle OF gin and was SEM enced to five days In the
City Prison.
James McNulty. for stealing small quantity OF
tobacco, nve days.
FrancF y. Harley was found guilty OF attemptIn
TO rob man who was lying asleep In a waaon In
Cnerry street. When asked what he had TO saw
he replied that he thought the man was dead and
he twas trying to wake him up.n lie got three
months IN the Penltenuary
Jonn I. Loughlln was sent 10 the Catholic Pro.
sectory lor stealing pair OF shoes