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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-08-27

Montfaucon, near Paris, is a place of
interest as the greatest horse slaughter
ing establishment la Europe. There is
another branch of industry there. Dur
ing the early autumn months the rats
appear about the premises in tremen-
douS numbers. They wOnld soon over
run the establishment but for a plan
long since adopted, and which not only
rids the company of the pests, but re-
turns an income as well. When Mont
faucon swarms with rats the carcass of a
horse is placed in a room into which
the rodents gain access through open
ings in the floor contrived for the pur-
pose. At night the rats, lured by their
keenness of scent, enter the room
through these artificial rat holes by
thousands. While they are in the midst
of their feast these openings are closed 1,
and they are prisoners. Then the
slaughter commences. As high as 49,
600 have been killed in five weeks in
one room. The dead rats are skinned.
and the skins are sold to Paris fnrriers
for from one to four frances each. They
are then made up into "four-bufton
Kids" and shipped to the United States.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-08-27

Mrs. Lincoln has so far recovered as
to be able to leave the insane asylum to
visit her friends, and her permanent re-
coyery is hoped for.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-08-27

The Farmers Insurance Co, Of Knox
County, pays for live stock if killed by
lightning anywhere on the farm.
NJ. ]. BUGu, Ag't.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-08-27
NEW YORK TRIBUNE.

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The Best Advertising Medium.
Daily, $40 year. sem-weekly, 50. Weekly, 81.
Postage Free to the Subscriber. Spec
linen Copies and Advertising Rates
Free. Weekly, in clubs of 30 or more,
only 81, postage paid. Address The
Tribune, N. Y. v2n40-Iy
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-08-27
Fruit Trees.

l wish to say to all those desiring to
plant fruit trees this coming fall that ]
have the largest and best stock of Trees
and Plants ever grown in Perry county,
my Apple and Peach consisting of one
hundred varieties, are very fine. Pear
Plum and Cherry, large and well grown.
Also large stock of small fruit plants,
such as Strawberries, Raspberries, Black
berries, Grape Vines, &c. Call on me
at the Perry Nursery, two miles north
of Somerset, or address me at Somerset,
Ohio. S. NJ. LENTz, Prop'r.
life
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-08-27
Seeking Safety in Caves.

The Thomaston Ca Herald tells
this extraordinary story: We had call
from Mr. Harris, of Talbot county. We
had heard that the people along the line
of the late tornadoes in Talbot and
Harris counties were all the time much
alarmed, ard had dug holes or caves in
the ground 70 get in when a storm
toreatened them. Not knowing whether
the report was correct, we inquired of
him as to its truthfulness. He assured
us that most every family had dug into
the ground large hole, from FIVE to ten
feet square, owing to the size of the
family. After taking out the dirt, they
take off foot or two of the surface dirt
all around the top, cut down large trees,
square them and place the logs side by
side until the cave is entirely and Sc
curely covered with these thick logs.
After laying the logs over they cover
them with sound inch plank and cover
he plank with dirt When a cloud or
rain comes up and the elements look
threatening, all quit their fields. houses,
and vocations, and seek safety in their
dark caverns of earth.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-08-27

ment.-" Beautiful "Charmingl" 'Oh,
how lovely % "What are they worth ?"
&c. Such are exclamations by those
who see the large, elegant New Chromos
produced by the European and Ameri.
can Chrome Publishing Co. They are
all perfect Gems of Art. No one can
resist the temptation to buy when see
ing the Chromos. Canvassers, Agents,
and ladies and gentlemen ont of en-
pIoyment, will find this the best open
ing ever offered to make money. For
full particulars, send stamp for confid-
entail circular. Address +. GLEASON
& CO.. 738 Washington St., Boston,
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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-08-27
So to $50 per day. Agent

So to $50 per day. Agents wanted.
All classes of old, make more money at
work for us, in their own localities, dur
ing their spare moments, or all the time,
than at any time else. We offer EN-
ployment that will pay handsomely for
every hours work. Full particulars,
terms. &c, sent free. Send us your ad-
dress at once. Don't delay. Now is
the time. Don't look for work or busi-
ness elsewhere, until you have learned
what we offer. G.. STINsoN & Co., Port
land, Maine. v2n40-ly
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

we are told that i. vU,t,,;n Marechal
Of France was always taken in con-
WILSON'S at the sight of a sucking pig ;
that Tycho Brahe swooned at the
very glimse Of a hare; and that the
phylosophic Bayle was seized with
sickness at the sound of water run
ming from cock ; but the concentra-
ted force of all these phenomena
would scarcely produce a shock to
the nerves of the denizens of the
Vindicator Office Ito say nothing Of
the ten line puff we'd get up) by the
sight of present Of peaches or water.
melons from our country friends.
We hope no one will take offence at
this and bring Us in a cart load Of
each. We mean nothing personal,
rest assured.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

Much complaint has been made Us
of the manner in which the Census is
being taken, and We learn that whole
neighborhoods of our white citizens
have never seen the Census taker,
or any one representing him. As We
do not desire to he considered obtru.
sive or as making this as a sensation
al article, we state the neighborhoods !:
Ward 3, right bank ascending. Ward
5. Ward 6, the greater part Of 7 and
8, and many persons in town, and in
the country of other wards.
Although this law, like all other
radical enactments, is unsatisfactory
on all points, save that of compcnsa-
ton, we think the census taker
should visit the domicil of each citi-
zen of the parish, and lie would there.
by arrive at a correct enumeration
Of the population /; otherwise the Gen.
sus is a farce.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

Parties lately returned from New
Orleans, report that city quite enthu.
siastic over our railroad, and predict
its completion in November.
The Bulletin Of the 22d, speaks in
no fattering terms Of the smallness
Of the subscriptions Of the leading
business men, and says, but $l6S,00o
has as yet been subscribed.
New Orleans must do better than
that, else the railroad is a failure
Country parishes cannot be asked to
subscribe q cent in the face of the
above amount from such a city as New
Orleans. The press of the city gen
orally do not seem to take much inter
est in tho enterprise, at which mucf
surprise is expressed BY our country
folks.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

We were shown 4 circular from
Choato Somerly, Secretary OF the
'arexas Mutual Benefit Association"
situated at Kaufman, Texas, which
bears upon its face tho vilcst intent
to defran0. 1t says:
Some time ago We forwarded you
by mail, five tickets in the supple
mentary distribution Of oar Assocla-
ton class No. 2.
You neglected to remit US tho money
for the same, and they are still cl'ars'
ed to you on our books. The five
tickets sent to you were numbered
from 347:aD6 to 3373ll, and ono Of the
above tickets has been awarded a
valuable Gift. l am directed by the
officers of the Association to notify
YOU Of this fact, and to request you
! to remit to us the sum of two dollars
| the price of the five tickets.
We are anxious that you should re-
tain these tickets for two reasons:
First, The tickets arc held by You
and YOU are entitled to all the benefit
which accrues from their possession
Second, The fact that you have re-
ceiycd a valuable Gift, will be q
strong incentive to you and your
neishbors to invest in our next En-
terprise. ~,
And such other stuff: The whole
affair does not need comment. TIT
parties to whom they arc addressed
have never received the five ticket
mentioned and the move is to extor
So from tho unwary. Beware!
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31
H. j. HEARsEY,
Shreveport Times.

ADVICE For DULL TIMEs.-Adver-
Using is a great bother. It only
brings a lot of folks to your place of
business. If they want you let them
hunt you up. Then if you get your
name in tho paper you will be bored
with drummers, and people from the
country will call on you and you will
have to show them goods, and like
enough have to do up buldles for
them, which will exhaust your stock
so much that you will DO obliged to
buy moro goods, which is a great
trouble. If you advertise, too, it
gives your place a reputation abroad F;
folks will 60 there and crowd you,
and make it too lively. Ifyou don't
want to do anything, keep as still as
you CALM. 7. CONT Adrertiser.
We refer our business community
to the above and would beg them to
act accordingly. Now that We are to
have railroad sure, they will, Of
course, want no business as it may be
too much trouble to handle goods,
wait on customers or take in money,
even. Who will be the first to indulge
in the great bother Of advertising.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

We would beg 70 know Why it il
that we have no public wl.ite scl,oo,
in Nstchitochess The Taxpayers Ger.
tainly pay their money for school
purposes, and should enjoy tie bene.
fit Of it. There has been in this civ
no public school for white children
for over four years, while there has
been q colored Academy all along.
Our taxpayers are growing elanorous
and desire to he enliyhted upon Tia
subject.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

Our friends in VIM, Grant, Sabine
and Natchltoches parishes, az we'll as
Sabine and San Augustine counties,
Texas, should not forget that We will
give them through the Vindicator,
news per telegraph thirty hours EARL.
er than any paper in north Louisiana.
We hope to see our subscr;gtion list
increased largely in consequence
Sustain your home paper that gives
you not only all the local news, but
the latest kilograms from all parts Of
tho wOrld.>
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

ESCAPE OF A CONvICT.-Louis Der.
nard who was tried and convicted of
burglary at the last term of the Dis.
trict Court at this place, escaped from
Deputy Sheriff Collier, who bad him
in charge on his way to Baton Rouge.
Bernard was hand.cuffed and chained
to q stanchion on the boat, but work
ed loose, and upon landing At Mont
gomery, took leg bail and has not
been heard from since. He had been
sentenced for Ave years. Collier is
still in pursuit and may succeed in
recapturing him.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

A special dispatch to tho Memphis
Appeal says that the democratic con.
ventiou for the First Mississippi Dis
trict met at Corintll, Miss, on the
2lst, and renominated L. Q. G. Lamar
by reclamation as their candidate for
Congress-. Fully five thousand per-
sons were present. Mr.. Lamar res
pended in an eloquent speech, after
which tho following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we are opposed to
the formation of parties among the
people of this State, founded on the
difference of race or color, and we
cordially invoke the union of good
citizens Of every race and color in
patriotic efforts to defeat, at the next
election, the present State admins.
tration and its supporters, and to &C..
cure for all the blessings of an honest
and capable government.
Of course the people of each and
every State know their own business
best, but We say that tho white peo-
pie Of Mississippi are gone higher
than a kite. They can no more carry
the State against the negro combina-
ton, for such is the case, as the ne
groes will nominate candidates for
Congress in all the Districts of the
State save one, Lamar's, than they
can fly.
lisa strange thing to US how men,
claiming to be sensible, bliudly STUN.
bic along, and with beef and "chin
music" big Democratic banners and
such clap trap, expect to carry q State
where they have been beaten time
aid again in the same manner. II
Mississippi is lost it will be by bel
own people, and We shall not sympa.
thise with her.
We want Democracy in these ne.
gro States it is true, but color line
Democracy and none other.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

Maj. Green tho Engineer in Chief
of the New Oleans and Pacific r. r.
Co., gives us some insight into the
proposed routs Of the road from Alex
anlria to misplace. The road will
Come directly mp Red River to Cotile
and cross Canerver first, about a mile
and one half above its mouth and fol.
low the island route to this place. 1t
is claimed thai this is the cheapest,
nearest and best route to construct
the road along.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

We learn that the Funding Board,
composed Of the Governor, Treasurer
and Auditor, to which has boon ad-
ded Mr.. May, Chairman Of the Board
Of Trade, of New Orleans, has not
been able to get a quorum together
for business since the latter was ap-
pointed. There is nothing strange
in this; the whole affair is a dead
swindle and every one knows tex
cept the city press, who seem too
busy on the "Ben Allen" campaign to
attend to matters directly under thei,
noses.
We, Of the country, anxiously look
for some daily paper being establish
ed in the city which will represent
some ono outside of the numerous
''rings," that seem to aflict that
dowu.trodden and much taxed PEG.
Dlo.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

We sincerely hope our land owners
will come to the front 10 this railroad
excitement. Much depends upon them,
and they are interested to . greater
extent than others, in the material
progression Of our parish. Hereto
fore the merchant has been expected
to do all in the way Of subscribing
for improvements. The opportunity
has now arrived when land can be
utilized as we'll az cnsh, and We hope
to see it profted by.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

RAIL RoA, MEET1NG.-We trust
there will be 10 holding back on the
part Of on, people to attend the pro-
posed mee:in; on Monday next.
Let us lavean old fashioned rouser
and show to Mr.. Wheelock our peo-
PIE want a raiload and will do all in
their power toassist in its construc-
ton. All pesous are cordially III
vitcd to attel.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

A friend of ours and on enthusiast
on home manufacture and home pat
ronage, asked one Of our wags how
they made the holes for the telegraph
posts; "make EN-" says he, "wby
they got them from New Orleans
ready made by the sack" eyes,
id 'em," says our friend, that's al
ways the way, 60 off North and get
things that can he done at home
cheaper" The joke is, our friend
was in dead earnest.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31
Orleans and Pacific road.


1t is proposed to hold a meeting of
our citizens in this city on Monday
next, at which time the plan to raise
the means to construct the railroad
will be fully developed, and all in.
formation desired will be given.
We have had many talks Of, and
about railroads us we we'll remember,
for over twenty years, but it must be
distinctly borne in mind that Mr..
Wheclock and the gentlemen con-
nected with him in this enterprise are
we'll known and influential citizens of
our Capitol; have their all at stake in
its material advancement and that of
the State, they mean business certain,
and are determined to build the road
from Alexandria to this point, imme-
diately.
We hope to see a large number of
our people here upon the day propos-
ell, and such spirit manifested as
the present exigencies of our de-
plorable condition imperative]y de-
mands.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

From our Texas exchanges, we
learn the wheat crop of that
State is unusually large this year,
and extensive preparations are
being made to supply this and
other States South, with flour, du-
ring the fall and winter. We I'm
derstand that some merchants
here intend ordering from Texas
instead of New Orleans.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

The famous Washington Artil-
lery Of New Orleans, are making
preparations to attend the Cen
tennial next year. Preliminary
,nusterings are being held, and
the organization is in a fair way
Of revival.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

H. j. Rivet, Charter and Bieuville
Sts., New Orleans, sent Us a pamph.
let entitled, "The Cotton Worm ; it's
Nature, History and Destroyer" 1t
is quite interesting to US aud no
doubt would he to our planters. The
remedy for the pest recommended in
this pamphlet is the "Texas Cotton
Worm destroyer" preparation pre-.
pared by Messrs. Preston e. Rabinas,
Galveston, Texas. We arc not suf.
ficiently versed with it's qualities ia
Judge of what it is composed f; but
from the numerous certificates Of
leading farmers in Texas, it no doubt
possesses great virtue.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

We advise the Donaldsonville Chief
to keep cool this hot term. The
Shreveport Times and Natc'itoches
Vindicator, will do what they con-
slider is best for their people. We
are engaged in railroad and telegraph
matters at this time, and expect to be
until next Spring, when We propose
to give the Chief and its ilk, a lift
they will not soon forget. Suck your
pap bottle, you have but a short time
to feed.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

Judge Pierrepont, Attorney Gen.
eral of the U. s., has opened his bat
teries by arking tho removal Of tho
late corrupt District Attorney for to
District of Columbia. Ex-Governor
Wells, of Virginia, has been appoint.
ed in bis stead.
There arc many more to remove,
and We would suggest he begin 4
this end of tho line and "tap" Paek.
ard. Tho President may squeal, bat
the people will be happy.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

Cannot some enterprising man erect
an ice factory at this point7 1t woald
pay we'll, as we depend upon boats to
bring it to US weekly. Summers, a.
hot as this, are not good seasons for
its transportation.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

Crops, generally speaking, are as
far as We can learn, in q good cou-
dition and bid fair to yield such har.
vest as can be desired. One fourth
Of the corn crop is entirely lost owing
to the long continued drought in some
sections. One-half more land plant
ed in corn than there was, which
should have been done, would have
yielded an abundance and saved
money, which must now be sent to
the corn cribs West. When will our
people consult their own interests Z
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

At o'clock last night the Jury in
the Clinton case came into court and
were asked whether they had agreed.
The foreman stated that they could
not. After some delay the Judge dis:
charged them. inquiry developed
the fact they stood eleven for convic-
ton and one for acquittal. The one
for acquittal was James Mnllan, who
keeps a second hand clothing store
on Camp st1eet.--N. o. Bulletin, IL.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

We understand that the Convent
of the Sacred Heart, situated near.
our city, is in fine operation and ready
to receive pupils. We are sorry to
say that this really fin G school is not
natronized as it should be.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

Mr.. f. Z. Wheelock, President Of
the New Orleans and Pacific railroad,
has telegraphed Mr.. NJ. H. Carver
that he will he at this point on Mon.
day next, FL inst. Tie railroad meet
will take place upon that day and III
our people should attend without fail
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

Our city has been visited during
the past week by several railroad
contractors looking over the proposed
route with q view Of putting in bids.
The early completion of the road
from this point to Alexandria seems q
fixed fact.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

We learn that our friend W. B.
Carr, Esq, has been appointed Mag
istrate for Ward IL. A good appoint.
menr and q worthy gentleman /; the
people of that Ward will no doubt be
we'll pleased.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

We call attention to tho notioo d
Mayor DeVargas in to days iasas,
wherein he calls attention 70 tho fne&
of being prepared to correct errooe.
Gus assessments Of city property d
the rolls.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

Mr.. Sam Hyues, who, BY tho BY,
has a very fine crop Of both corn md
cotton. which will compare favorab'y
with the best, presents 10 with some
really fue large white head cabbage
oflis own production. Nj. Hynes y
using fertilizers also, and by deep
blowing and cotton seed manure, h1s
made his crop, despite tho drought.
Let some, or most, If our old planters
20 and do likewise.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

Jules Lacals, a long time resident
of Natchitoches, and we'll known to
all our old people as the proprietor of
a hotel here for number of years,
has opened boarding and lodging
house, No. 20, St. Louis st., New Or
leans, and would be pleased to see
all his old friends with him during
their soiourn in the city,
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31
YRa~>l. .. As H.-- ..

We thought that puffs were mutual,
that is, bringing benefit to each par
ty, tho pulfer and the puffed-but the
pu6ed thought lie would deceive the
putfer. A certain telegraph man
laughed at how he had "got" the
newspaper man." Now We "nevs-
paper men" are all verdant; gourd
seed" is a "hlusling rose" to us-but
We happen to find ont what he don't
know, and in this instance the tele-
graph man was sadly mistaken he
will in the end surely find out if zee
intend to pay for our Press Dispatches
or not.
Tho manager, Mr.. Davis, Of the
Merchants Union Telegraph Compa-
ny, has seen fit, to say things about,
aud derogatory to the standing of this
paper, and, although his information
of the person who conducts it, may
be a "shaddow of reality" it is no
fault Of ours. We applied to Mr..
Davis for Press Dispatches, weekly,
he seemed anxious We should take
them, and upon his departure We
learn that from $50 to $50 per montl,
is as cheap as he can send them, lit
made no difference, We would not pay
for them anyhow.n
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

The Kelley motive power is re-
cciving severe shocks from the
Scientific American, and We ore
led to inquire, is it q humbug or
IN invention Of utilityi It is a
s'mixed1 affair as it stands.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

Our North Louisiana exchanges
speak rather dispondingly ofthe crops
in their respective sections. Drought
and hot winds have materially in.
iured both, corn and cotton.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

Much fear is entertained by our
farming community that the late
rains, if continued, would cause tho
cotton to shed forms. We hope how.
ever, their fears may not be realized.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-07-31

MAD DoG.-The first mad dog of
the season, suddenly appeared on
Washington street, in our city, on
Tuesday last and was promptly killed
by one of the telegraph mel, at work
near the spot. Who says that tele-
graphs will not do !!