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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

Artificial wall flowers have been ad-
ded to The decoration Of winter bonnets.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

DR.. Magruder has been sick but at
last accounts is sitting mp and convers-
ing with friendss-- ~ !
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

Cassells brick yard isto run next sum-
mer and viii turn out more brick than
ever.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

All the ice houses in town are packed
full apd ice for more, if they were ready.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

1t is stated that our bellies made a
big haul-last night.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

Beecher calls it "alien love" now, and
also tells Moulton he did it for love,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

Embroidery representing wall flowers
is the latest.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

@Fine Shirts made to order.
Mems and Boys Clothing made to
order in the highest style of the art,
and warranted to fit. Goods sold by
the yard, and trimmed, cheaper
than elsewhere in town.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

Bro. Thomas is getting up recruits
this week
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

A big bargain in Fine and Wagon
Harness, at George Nichols. Call soon.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22
Thornville Busineas Direetory.
CHURCHES.
CORPORATION OFFICERS.

German Reform; Rev. G. W. HOyman, Pastor
Lutheran; Rev. II. A. Becker, Pnstor.
Methodist, Rev. J. II. Beery, Pastor.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

WANTED.-S15O0 from parties whose
accounts are past due. We are selling
now strictly for cash at greatly reduced
prices and desire a speedy adjustment Of
all past due accounts at once.
Respectfully, &c.
J.C. CURRAN. i
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

THE COLD TERM.-The murcury has
according to various reports, which seem
to be more or less reliable, varied from
s below zero at Evansville Ind. to 80 at
Green Bay, on 9th of January 1875.
We have heard of2 degrees below and
as low as 8. at Somerset.
We have had a sever winter for some
weeks past, but the weather is now
yielding.
David Weaver, a Fairfield county
boy who went to California many years
ago, is on visit to Lancarter and is or
ganizing a silver mining Company there
Among those who have subscribed are
J. C. Hite, J. D. Martin, ]. r. Mu-
maugh, P. Rising, J. W. Overmyer,
81, 900 each or 200 shares. The compa-
ny possesses 5000 feet of ledge. divided
into $4,000 shares--cost about So per
share. r.-
Wetzler of the Eagle Judge Rigby,
J. L. Tuthill, H. l.. Crider, and others
have agreed to take stock.
Saturday last, between McCunesville
and the Tunnel, the train was thrown
from the track and an engineer by name
of Noble jumped off and was caught
beneath the overturned tender and in
stantly killed.-A rail had been remov-
ed by workmen, signal given, but, it Is
supposed, owing to the ice on the win
dow of the engine house, the signal was
| not seem.
| Senator Schurz contempIates residing
in the neighborhood of either Boston
or New York for year or two after he
leaves the Senate, with the view to bet
ter facilities for the preparation of po-
litical history of the United States,
which issamong his literary plans for the
future, and for which he has made a
large accumulation of materials.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22
NEW YORK TRIBUNE.

It'll : liza DING AMERICAN NEWSPAPER. =
The Best Advertising Medium.
Daily, SO year. Sem-Weekiy, So. Weekly, 81.
Postage Free to the Subscriber. Spec
linen Copies and Advertising Rates
Free. Weekly, in clubs of 80 or more,
only 81, postage paid. Address The
Tribune, n. y. v2n40-1y
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

Henry Forman was born near, New
York city, Aug, 18th 1901. Died of
Dancer Jan, 10th 1875 near New Read
ing being in his seventy-fourth year
when he passed away.
Mr.. Foreman was united in marriage
with Elizabeth Southnick Oct, 9th 49,
"a after her death he was married to
Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards June 10Th IS-
II. He had lived in Reading and vici-
nifty for some twenty years. Mr.. For
man was Black Smith by trade and
one of the best workmen in Steel we
have ever had in this part Of the count
ry, and had it not been for his intemp-
rate habits he might have done we'll for
himself and famiIy.-Alas for the poor
man that so Graves strong drink, for
those who sell il to him get all his mon
ey; But God in his wonderful mercy
may pity and forgive the poor fallen
man and save him as We believe ho did
Mr.. Forman who In. his terrible suffer-
ings prayed to and tRnsted in his maker.
r f IT
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

COUNCIL.
Irwin YOst, J. +. Lawyer, Nathan Dodd.
Marshal; 5. e. Moore.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

A variety of light t-colored, fancy cas-
of the newest styles, for pants
or for entire suits, for sale by the yard
or made up to order, at the Clothing
Store of Mains & Bro. Call and see
them.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22
Somerset Church DIRECTORY,

LUTHERAN.
West Main street Services every Sunday nt
l01z A. M. Sunday School 8 A. NJ Rev d. N. .
Wiseman Pastor.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

The Farmers Insurance Co., of Knox
County, pays for live stock if killed by
lightning anywhere on the farm.
NJ. J. BUGH, Ag't.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

Call at Walker q Russel's and buy
pair of Swede Army Brogans-the most
comfortable shoe eyer worn.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

ra Fashionable Bows and Neck
Ties, in all colors. The best cloth
faced paper collars, and paper shirt
fronts-very cheap. Fine linen
shirt bosoms.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22
Ayers
HairVigOr
For restoring 10 Gray Hair it,
natural Vitality and Color.

y dressing
which is ar
once agreca
BILE, healthy
and efiectual
for preserv-
ling the hair
ih soon re-
istoyes .tade3
or gray hair
10 is original
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

CATHOLIC.
South Columbus street Mass at and 10 A.
NJ Nespsrs p. NJ. Rev. d. IL. Noon, Pastor.
METHODIST.
East Main street. Services at 1O1S A. NJ
Sabbath School A. II. RevFBF Thomas,
Pastor.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22

Walker & Russell have on hand an
assortment of Kip and Stoga Boots Of
their own make, warranted to give sat
isfaction CALI and procure pair
, 1875-04-25
The HIGHLAND Park House

FOR, R.EE1Nd Il.
This Is one Of tho best Summer Hotels In the United
states Has Las Rooms, elegantly furutshed, about o
feet Of Piazza, Grand Promenade overlooking Lake
Michigan. and only hours ride from city For teni
Inquire 1t the 0eo OF the Highland Park Building Com
pnn3, No. Is DeaEborn-st.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-11

"A comparison Of tho prices of tho
staples OF the country in wholesale mar
kets in November, 1859, 1864 and 1874,
says tho Philadelphia Ledger shows, that
prices are nearly. as low, and in some
cases lower, now than before the war, IL
they are reduced TO the gold standard.
Wheat ia selling at about the same prices
in currency as II sold for in gold in 1859,
Corn is selling for half what II did in
1884 (the year when gold touched 2Sbl,
and about tho same price, gold
values, as Il did in 1850. Cotton is
worth little more than in 1850, but Is
about one.ninth the pricereaehed in1s6i.
Provisions, sugar and coffee show o
heavy decline, but the present currency
quotations are above the gold prices Of
1859. Dry goods show u great decline
since 1854, prints being below the prices
OF 1859. Beef was ratherh higher' III the
local market before the war tlian to-tlay.
Sales were reported in November, 1858,
for soyen to nino cents per pound. The
corresponding cattle report published
this year quotes sales at from 4 to 7
thllu " lull Ctlll1.tt put uoIDItI tAtpu wv
Giles reach the consumers items Of cost
are added to them, which have not been
reduced in proportion to the reduction in
prime cost. The tax rate Of 1850 ION real
estate was 81. 75 on q very low valuation
OF property; to-day it is s2.20 on q cash
valuation. ,n9's a''H'' II
A house which was worth 1900 in
1869 could not be bought for twice thnt
amount now, md rents are from two 10
three times as high now as before the
war. While 1t Is true, therefore, that
what arc often called the necessaries OF
life" have been reduced in price at
Wholesale to nearly the prices which
ruled in 1859, II is not to be Inferred that
the cost Of living to working men has
been eorrespondingly reduced. Pro-
visions consume about one-tliirtl to one
half working mems incomes. The other
half is expended for rent, clothing, fuel,
lights, and other expenditures Of all
kinds, and in many OF these there Inns
been no reduction from nnte-wnr prices.
But with reduction in the primo cost
of provisions, there will undoubtedly
come in time a reduction In tho value Of
things for which corn, beef, wheat, etc.,
are exchanged; in other words, n reditc-
tion in oil tho many things which to-
gether make up the reall cost OF living.
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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-11
Congress 7lua Then an and Now.

1 entered Congress fifteen years ago,
saws Senator Conkling. From then till
now my opportunity for seeing both be-
fore and behind the scenes has bean I'M
proved with diligence, and nothing is
more certain than tho change for the bet
ter in tho executive departments in both
wings OF the capitol and in. the supreme
courts. In 1863 q lnrge proportion OF tho
members Of the House. Of Representa-.
tives went habitually armed with deadly
weapons. Drinking to excess WIS sur
prisingly common. Large numbers in
both houses we're often, long before
evening. unfit to do business. Liquor
was kept, rs far as I know, in every com
mittee.room in the capitol-book.cas
doing duty as sile.boards. Gambling
and other disGpations were very common
among public men, and vice and de
bauchery were tile topics Of loud and un-
clean iest. yenal lobbying was too pal.
nable and prevalent 10 DO overlooked, and
on on all sides lax practices prevailed which
now would be scarcely credited. All
this Is changed for the better, in oil ro-
spects. Liquor is not tolerated IN the
rapitol. Formerly every cabinet officer,
and many others, rode in public
Garriape as matter Of course; now every
cabinet officer, who merely allows the
old custom to 60 on. tfntls himself
trttmpotetl through the world as o great
offender. George Washington, when
President, rode with six horses, and with
out.riders. When he wished to use
horses ho ordered them from the wnr de-
partment, at til cpublic expense, and the
out-riders also. ' 80
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-11
Healing Power Of Glue, !,

NIany women do not know that "lue
a healing remedy is invaluable. For
last twclyeor fourteen years, says me-
cllanic, I iiaye been employed IN o shop
where there are over 800 mon ut work,
and, as Ia the case in all shops'o OF this
kind, hardly day passos butt ono or
more Of us c,,t or bruise our limb7. AT
iirst there were but few who found their
way 10 my department TO. have Their
wounds bound up; but alter q while It
became generally known TINT n rug glued
on flesh wound was not only" "a speedy
curative, but n formidable protection
against further injury. 1 WIS obliged to
keep o full supply Of rags on hand to be
ready for any emergency. l ,,
will here cite one among many oil tho
cases cured with glue. A man waa run.
ming 4 boring machine, with an inch and
half augcr attached; by some means
the sleeve Of his shirt caught in tie
auger, bringing his wrist in contct with
the bit, tearing the flesh among the
muscles in q frightful manner: He was
conducted to my apartment (the pattern
sliop), and I wished tho wound in warm
v, water' md glued around it'a cloth which,
when try, shr1lnk into n rounded shape,
holding the wound tight and firm. once
or twice week, for three or four weeks,
/ dressed tho wound afresh until It WIS
well. The man never lost mn hours time
in consequence. Tho truth Of this
statement hundreds can testify 70. !
used, Of course, the best quality oil
l.Ir,a - -
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-11
An Editors Joke.

: An Iowa newspaper tells story Of q
man il, tho town where 1t is published
who stood upon the cover Of q cistern to
peep throughla n window into a room
where he suspected some courting was
going on, and who got q ducling by the
cover Of the lCisternl giving why, which
resulted in o slight attack OF the typhoid
fever. In the same number Of his paper
tho editor says: Eve had quite severe
symptoms Of typhoid fever last week,
but wo worried ourselves out all right,
though wo frequently felt like throwing
up the sponge" and riyal newspaper
had the ineanness to print both para
graphs in such close proximity as to
suggost most unpleasant stispicions. o
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-11
From m 4 Z canulo1n,s Mouth.

Professor Seeyle, in q recent lecture,
gives different explanation Of thus
famous mode OF punishment from that
which Is often entertained. He says:
Il ia well for US to undertanl, when We
sec the papers, rs they occasionally do,
taking up tho subject Of English
barbarity, what Is the meaning OF this
Gbarbarity." have found persons who
supposed the punishment ot firing
Scpoys from q cannon's mouth meant
lliat Sepoys were actually put inside the
cannon and fired out, Iii reality tile
victim WIS put about six feet IN front Of
the cannon, which was heavily loaded
with powder alone; and ] WIS told tllat
no person unfamiliar with artillery would
have any idea Of the minnteness oil the
FRAGMENTS into which the body was scat
tered. This was great punishnont,
not on account Of the manner Of death,
btit because the body was scattorod and
denied the rites OF burial. This is q
terrible thing for q Hindoo, and the
English report and believe that q rebel
lion was stopped there just by the sturdy
statement of an English officer, who said
ihat II there were any signs OF rhutihy he
would subject all mutineers TO this
punishment.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-11
Grasshoppcrs In China.

The local authorities, whether civil or
military, are held responsible for the
stamping out Of these insects US soon as
their appearances has been reported.
They are required TO summon large
body OF men, and at once surround and
destroy the locusts, the expenses of the
maintenance OF the mon aud compensa-
tion for the crops trodden down during
tho chase being supplied by the pro-
viirial treasury. Should the local au-
thorities succeed in stamping out the
locusts within n limited time, their ser.
vices are fayonbly reported to the EN-.
poror but should they fail, and the 10.
Gusts spread and do damage, they are
liable to be deprived Of their posts, az
rested and handed over to the proper
board for punishment. A certnin sum
per bushel is paid to peasants bringing
In unwingcd locusts, and half that sum
when the locusts aro able to fly, while
compensation is given for crops trodden
down in the chase. The locusts are
swept with besoms into trenches dug at
tho side OF the corn fields, In which q
vigorous fire Is kept up. The best time
to capture locusts is when they are feed
ing ut dawn Of day, when, their sodios
being heavy with dew and their wings
wet, they are unable to jump or fly. IL
the Western States or any parts Of them
are TO be visited by the locusts in the
future, rs they have been OF late years,
some defense will have to be adopted.
Under existing circumstances the use OF
men in large numbers is impracticable,
aud the ingenuity Of inventors or scien.
fists is our only hope. The prospect, it
must be confessed, is not very cheering,
for tho vast. ,lninhabited regions afford
breeding grounds which efiectually defy
oil attempts at determination.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-11

RrrunsNa.-william Mullott, pris.
oner, escaped from tho Pittafeld Jail sew
eral weeks ago. He lad served all but
four months Of term Of two years for
forgery, and II was not thought worth
while To 60 to the trouble and expense Of
recapturing him. One morning recently
ho knocked timidly at the wuflen's door,
aud begged To be taken In. He was cold,
ragged, hungry and sick, and his esti.
mate Of the joys Of freedom had been
lowered BY sad experience.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-11

LOST THE cLoAK,-The latest Ameri-
can tourist in Europe took notion to
buy a sealskin cloak for his wife. On
nearing New York ii occurred 70 him
that Il would be q fine piece q economy
to avoid paying the duties on Y; az, Ac,
cor1ingly he asked q fcmnle acquaint,anee
on board 10 put IL on and wear y asnoFe -
IA h6r own. shG was only TOO llnppy 70
nesotntnodate. She wore 1t ashore ac-
cSrlinely, but she,omitted to moot the
gontlomSti aftorward, and 40 thc. .wiie oI
= prominent manufacturer Of Springfield
viii have to 60 without her EsesllSian 'llS
winter. -.-..- -
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-11

Captain S., says tho Pail Mall Gazette,
died last year In the Central Asylum,
Dandrttm, from senile decay, being con-
siderably over so years Of age. He was
transferred TO that establishment oil its
opening from the Cork Asylum, OF which
lie Ind been an inmate for nearly twenty
two years, having been acquitted rs for
back US 1920, on the ground Of insanity,
Of the murder Of seven men-the whole
crow, in fact, with the exception Of two
boys, OF vessel then under his COM
mand and on its return from Bermuda
Possessing originally very decided
character, but becoming the subject OF
mental disease from continuous excite.
ment and want Of sleep for fortnight,
he labored under decisions ns to mn In
tended mutiny among his shipmates.
After inducing them, in proof Of their
subordination and Of the absence of such
intention, TO allow themselves to be tied
down with ropes on deck, in which posi-.
ton they 10y for nearly IN hour, the
first mnto showing tho example, when
approaching tho Cork hnrbor he delib-
Orately murdered them in succession with
an iron bar. After some time he recoy-
cred his reason in the district asylum,
and was, no doubt, sorry for what ho hal
done, for he was remarkable for uni
form kindness Of disposition toward his
fellow patients; his plety, also, was very
conspicuous, and he was constantly en-
gagged in reading tho Bibles and religious
works. Occasionally, however, he hal
violent relapses, precededby o taciturnity
unbroken for several dnys, save by quo
tations Of IN incoherent character OF
tho repetition Of nautical phrasee. y.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-11

Smith and Jones were at the nenage-
he, and the conversation turned on Dar.
wins theory, "Look OF that monkey"
said Smith. "Think Of It's being an iiti-
developed human - Humhfp said
Jones, contemptuously. "Its no moro
human than an.D II
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-11

spected even then. Through the kind
ness Of my late and dear father, l have
means enough to secure comfort, and l
do mot meanto be m idle man. II You
will give me this gift, 4 nm sure, with
Gods blessing, I shaIl be happier and
more useful, and I shall try 70 be like
your other sons. I shall await line
from you at your convenience, and be-
fore vunturing to speak to Miss Hem
slow, and with what anxiety, need not
say, Permit me to be, with great re-
spect, Yours, most faithfully,
FRANK P. EAGLE"
We shnll not describe the other callers;
nor intruds on another family council;
nor say how this bird Of prey" was
regarded by Carrie; but we noticed that
she takes Toms puns and jokes in excel
lent part, oven when he declares "it is
the Eagle that Is Carried away" Theye
may haye been. more hugging; for that
mother and daughter had become more
to each otler in days OF trial than ever
they would have been in prosperity. As
the family parted at late bedtime, Mr..
Henslow said, las he kissed Bessie and
Bertha goodnight, "This is the happi-
est New Years day Of my life,-Led9er.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-11
FoREioN OprcI. Dec. 3. 1s7I.

FOREIGN OPF1cR, DEC. D, 1914.
SR: With reference to my letter Of
25th August, have now tho honor to in
form you that her Afajesty's government
accept with much pleasure the invitation
Of the United States to take part in the
international Exhibition, TO be held ut
Philadelphia in 1875. I shall have tho
honor to ac1uhint you herewith with the
arrangements which will be made in
order to carry this decision into effect.
Hor Majesty's government trusts tllat
this exhibition will fullyrealize the OBJ
iects which the government OF the Upi-
ted States and the promoters Of the rn-
dertaking have in view, and they do not
doubt TINT II will tend 10 the further do
velopment Of the important commercial
relations between Great Britain and the
United States.,
I have the honor to be, with the high
est consideration, sir, your most obedi-
ent, humble servant, Derby.
To Gen. Schenck, etc. hanna, i. q,
A copy Of the foregoing Is received
from Minister Schenck, and Secretary
Fish is also informed OF the acceptance
by letter from Sir Edward Thornton, who
makes use Of substantially the same ex-
pressions and says he Is instructed to con-
voy the information 10 Secretary Fish,
with q request that the President Of the
United States be made acquainted with
the same,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-11

Fanny Ellaler is still living at her villa
noar Hamburg, fat, fair, and sixty.fys,
and spid to DO worth s2,oOO,OOO' at
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1875-12-05
NJ 0. 50.

speak. The farmers therefore need
have no hesitancy as regards .
market for their produce. With
large tract Of country at their com
maDd, which is second to mono in
the Territory as wheat growing
region, with a -four mill at their
doors, they possess many advanta-
ges in competing for the supply Of
this section. We trust that our
farmers will give the matter the
consideration it deserves, which
without doubt will result in a large
and extensive acreage being deyot-
ed to wheat culture next season.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1875-12-05

causes Of Interruptions which help
50 much to distract attention and
retard progress. We believe in
iudicious expenditure Of county fin
ances, and no outlay can be more
beneficial or more to the interests
Of the people, than that applied to
their schools; for through them lies
the shortest and surest road to the
honorable and successful careers Of
their children.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1875-12-05
EDUCATION.

There is q natural desire III every
parents heart to provide we'll for
the little ones. To supply the pres,
ent wants of those at home, and to
be enabled to give them something
that may ensure their success in life
and promote their future happiness
are generally among their chief in.
centives 10 their labor. t is fact
that our happiness depends not 50
much on what We possess, but upon
what we are ourselves. A young per
son beginning life witllagood eduea-