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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-07-23

A very singular affair has recently
transpired in Delaware. Daniel McCon-
anghy has been confined in an insane a.
Rylum six years, and last week a jury
found that he had not been insane. He
had been 40 confined at the instigation oi
his two brothers, William and Thomas
who owed him a considerable sum oi
money. On the 3oth ultimo, the two
brothers became violently insane, and
were removed IN irons to n lunatic asy.
lum. 1t is also rumored that David
McConaughy, on Wednesday, developed
symptoms of insanity.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-07-23
LouisviIle Courier Journal: It

Louisville Courier Journal: II is
stated upon what appears to be unim-
peachable authority that the insect now
threatening the northwestern crops Is
not the Acridium Spectus, AZ was feared
but simply the Grillus Airidissimus.
As everybody knowns, the Aeridium
Spectus will eat up field Of corn and
forget all about it while the Gryllus
Airidisimus is splitting on his hands to
begin. At any rate, that is about what
some of the newspapers say.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-07-23
5.

/ suDsI08Q INTO e4AcalCCs-~NO"
eventfuI moment of my destiny
ace cilia!" said, softly
She raised her liquid brown eyes to
mine.
"I want to confide in you tonight
have ! your permission to speak"
"CertainIy, Mr.. Markham"
81 am,very much in love, Cecilia; IN
fact, my heart has long ago gone out of
nv own possession into that Of"
stopped, with the fatal husky feel
ing in my throat. Cecilia was blushing
divinely. / drew my chair close to hers,
with the sensation of a man who has
lust pulled the string of cold shower
bath.
"Who is the LADY," faltered Cecilia,
as il she did not know perfectly well
already.
"shalI ! show you her picture, Ce-
ciIia?"
Miss Vernon inclined her head al
most 70 the level Of my shoulder, to
| look at the little carte de visite drew
from my pocket. / skilIfully stole my
arm around her waist.
! "See, dearest"
But, to my horror and dismay, she
snatched her hand from my clasp,
sprang up, and started away, like some
fair, avenging goddess!
"How dare you insult me thus, Mr..
Markham"
"Cecilial how-what!--"
"Don't presume to call me Cecilia,
sir!" said the indignant girl, bursting in
TO tears, and sweeping from the room.
sat like one palsied. What had j
done? Why was the gracious mood OF
my enchantress thus suddenly transform
ed to gall and bitterness? Surely she
would presently return and apologize
for her capricious exiti But she did not
return; and after waiting long in vain,
sneaked out of a aide door, and crept
dejectedly home, my heart burning with
wonder and resentment. ] had no mind
to meet the assembled family group, so
admitted myself with my latch-key.
and stole noiselessly up stairs, where
my lamp stiIl burned---the lamp had
lighted with such high and bounding
hopes.
threw off my coat vicionsly; AS did
so the forgotten carte de risite dropped
from my pocket. stopped to pick il
up. II was the portrait of Bessie Armi-
tage! And there on the mantel, where
in my needless haste l had lett it, was
the divine countenance of my queen
Cecilia! i had shown her the wrong
photograph!
All was clear now! Her indignation
and resentment-the whole tangled wei
i of my mystery was unraveled now.
caught up my hat to rush back to her
but at that moment the clock struck
eleven! It was too late now. All apollo
: gy and explanation must be deferred un
til the morrow. And with discontente6
) spirit sought my couch.
, Early the next morning walked ovel
to the old Vernon mansion; but, expe
ditious as was, Trefoil had been ther'
, before me. met him coming whist
3 ling down the walk, as self possessed al
, ever.
: "Good -morning!" / said briefly, en-
deavoring to pass him; but he detained
d. me.
: Congratulate me, my dear fellow;
am the happiest fellow in the worldl Ce
s ella Vernon has just promised to b.
n my wifel"
I / stared blankly at him, and with on
or two unintelligible murmurs, turne'
4 short round and walked home again
: My rival had improved the propitiOu
opportunity, and caught Cecilia's hear
: in the rebound.
e Well, SO goes the world, and l am
u bachelor yet. There is bnt one Cecilia
e and she alas! is married to Fitzhugl
rTrefoil.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-07-23


If the Keely motor, of which so much
is now written and said, proves to be
what the inventor claims that il il. the
problem of aerial navigation will be
solved at once. 1t has long been
conceded that a machine with wings
which should develop by machinery as
much power in proportion to the weight
of the machine and car as the bird de-
vSlopes by muscular power in propor-
tion to its weight, could navigate the air
with the certainty and swiftness of the
swallow. But hitherto it has been i'm
possible TO combine power and lightness
in the necessary proportions. A motive
which Is capable Of producinga pressure
of 10000 pounds TO the square inch is,
however, mere than sufficient. If Mr.
Keely speaks the truth concerning his
invention it will be a waste Of time to
apply it to railway engines. Air ships
will at once snpersede railway trains,
and the commerce of the world, instead
OF being carried in British steamships
will be carried through the air in the
winged monsters which Mr.. Keely will
call existence.-.- New York Graphic
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-07-23

There is a man in Cuthbert, sixty four
years old. says a Pennsylvania newspa-
per, who has not taken a drink ofspirits
in over a quarter Of century, never
drank a cup Of coffee in all his life, or
ate pound Of meat ofany kind. A few
days since, in reading a newspaper, he
saw an advertisement whore it was pro-
posed TO furnish recipe for $5 which
wOnld teach a man how TO live on thirty
five cents a week. At this proposition
he became indignant, and said il was
sheer extravaganza fora man to spend
that amount, asserting that his provis-
ions were not worth so per year He
snbsists entirely upon corn bread and
water-declaring that he would not ex-
change his diet for that of a king or
prince. His clothing costs him about
So per annum. He is man OF family;
and we pity his family.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-07-23

Every farmer ought to have one good
riding horse-that is, every farmer who
keeps three horses or more. Even il he
keeps but two, it is more economical TO
keep a saddle, and use itwherever it can
be used, than to wear and tear a harness
and carriage over the miserable roads
which are too generally found. A good
riding horse can generally be purchased
for the price Of good harness and car.
riage. The cost of keeping is scarcely
greater if the utility and improvement
in valne ofa well cared for horse is taken
into account. We should like to sec
horseback riding for both men and wo-
men become fashionable. We would fal
rather see young farmer well mounted
ON a good, strong saddle horse than fec
him riding in sulky behind his fast
trotIer simulating the air and appear.
ance ofa hockey.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-07-23

CHARLEY Ross WILL NEVER BE
FoUND.-A whole year is to-day com
pleted since Charley Ross was stolen
away, and yet in spite Of the energy and
intelligence, backed by an unlimited
supply of money, displayed in search.
ing for him, he is today more entirely
lost than he was twelve months ago, for
then the scent was hot while now il IL
cold. A nation has been bafIled by the
cunning Of two wicked men and their
accomplices, and il has been proven that
a crime of the blackset hue may go un.
punished in the full light Of what va
deem 10 be the highest civilization
which the world has ever known
philadelphia Press.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-07-23

ii is stated that la South Africa, a
certain season of the year, elephants re-
sort to peculiar section ofthe country,
where the umgnua tree grows, the fruit
Of which is peculiarly agreeable to them.
They eat it with avidity, but its effect Is
Intoxicating to them, causing them 10
rtageer about, cut up huge antics, and
make the most vociferous noises
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-07-23

A hardware merchant at Dallas, Tex
as. few days ago aceidently left out ot
doors over night "a valuable canary iT
its cage. In the morning he was aston.
ished to find modern application Of a
fable Of Coop, large rat having en- n'ered
the cage in lean state and, after de-
vouring the bird, found himself so dis,
tended as to be unable to escape.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-07-23

The New Haven Register says the
Winsted pin factory turns ont nearly ak
million pins a day. thirty-six millions
per week, or about n pin for each man,
woman and child in the United States.
Now then "what becomes Of all these
MIN r9n
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-07-23

The Wisconsin girl who killed nine
wolves last summer has thrown herself
away on man who daren't help her
take the clothes of the line at night
without slung-shOt fastened to his
wrist
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-07-23

A Georgia paper boasts because poor
but pretty girl in that state has cultiva-
ted and acre Of cotton, but this only
proves what we've claimed along, that
woman will have cotton even il they
have to raise 1t thsmsalvss.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-07-23

The celebration of the Fourth Of July
costs Boston $lo,6oo.
Phoebusl What a name! There is a
town in North Carolina called Sandy
MuRh.
A horse in LamoilIe, Bureau county.
ILL.,, has parasite in his eye. I,s move
ments are plainly visible.
a Kansas man spent three days pray
ing for the grasshoppera TO leave, and
they didnt leave leaf on any Of biz
trees or o vegetable on the farm.
When you sec lot Of laundry girls
at work, how natural IL is 10 exciaim, Ia
the words Of England's poot laureate.
"wring out, wild belleal"
There arc now Eve telegraph cables
between Europe and the United States
Of aggregate length Of 9O26 mileu Re-
sides which. twenty. nine have been laid
between other countries since 1867 Of a
total tength Of 2s.06o miles.
Governor Hoffman, in his Sarutoga
sheech, said Il was "tOO hot foF history. +"
Yet but for the hot things In history
particularly battles-histnFy would Ne of
little account.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-07-23
Oregon.

Our sister State, is taking a high
place in all that relates to the valuable
productions Of the earth, IN all that re-
lates to Manufacturers, and in encour-
aging all branches Of mechanical in
dustries in all the great leading sections
of the State.
The crops of grain raised in Oregon
OF wheat, barley, and oats are all Of su-
perior quality. These and the superior
Flour of Oregon are produced by carEos
and shipped direct TO Europe, and other
important places, or sent TO this market
in very large quantities. Oregon 10 a
large stock growing State, With large
herds OF blood stock Of the highest
type in cattle, horses, sheep, cashmere
goats, swine, aud poultry. Oregon is
making her mark high up, ard we re-
joice 10 note the facts and 20 record
them with great pleasure.
Oregon Tis also a very large fruit
growing State, and sends 70 this market
her fine fruits, especially apples aud
pears, by the thousands and we may say
tens Of thousands Of boxes annually,
and il is very superior fruit too, as hne
as comes 10 our market.
Oregon has also large dairy interests
and sends TO this market large quanti-
ties Of butter. and numerous lots Of eggs
also, with poultry in the season oft.
Oregon is alive fully TO the value Of
manufactures and the mechanic arts.
Her wooden mills, iron mills, and other,
show Oregon the progressive path. Her
interest for railroad, machine shops, and
all such interests. and all wisely cared
for by Oregon, for she IS a rich and
prosperous State.-ICal. Farmer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-02-10

A momentary dizziness Topped me
over upon my horses neck. The ruff
ans yelled triumphantly behind, but a
distant echo brought me up, and giving
my poor beast stinging blow, I
emitted the wild, long, fierce yell of the
border rangers, and sped on again; but
my horse had that peculiar squirm row
and then in his gait that told me he was
faltering.
Again the echo reached me, swelling
out on the rising wind-it was the
shrill squeal of the fife and the rum
diddle-um, did-e-um-dum- DUN dun of
infantry returning from some expedi-
tien to Fort l.. Again [ sent out
that long, wild, border yell, and T knew
by the quicker breathing of the fife,
and the rapid pulsing of the drum. that
the soldiers had broken into the
"double- quick" in heed of nv cry.
A parting shot fred at random. and
the two desperadoes turned; but one of
them, at least, was not done with. |
l called my horse with peculiar whis-
tie; repeated and repeated it, and
then I heard him crashing again in pur-
suit, while his rider shouted and dashed
him, and tried to pull him round the
other way, For a brief time the des-
perado wrestled with the animal, lash
ed, goaded, and roared at her, but my
incessant, jerky whistle-call kept her
mind and head toward me. He only
gave up the fruitless struggle and leap
ed from her back when a squad of in
fantry dashed over a hlllowy swell of
prairie, and rushed down towards us at
that steady, measured run which is so
effective III contrast with disorderly
gait. !" q asaf1a9 isasos -
It's Wolf, boys" 1 exclaimed, as
they came up with me-for I knew his
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-02-10
Daring EXPLOIT at the Falls.
From the Buffalo Com. Advertiser, Jan. 25.

From the Buffalo Com. Advertiser, JAM 25
There have not been any accidents at
the Falls for a few months, and start
ling events are so rare there just now
that few Of the bloods, including a
Buffalo boy, endeavored to see how
near they could come towards supply
ing the deficiency and save their necks.
Yesterday they organized themselves
into an exploration party, proceeded to
the Third Sister Island, and started on
walk up the river towards Grass
Island, about mile above the Horse
Shoe Fall. On arriving at a point OPP
posite the island they found themselves
on rather a dangerous promontory of
thin ice, with the surging waters of the
channel on either side. The breaking
away of large piece of ice few yards
in advance soon brought them to re-
alizing sense of their perilous position.
A retreat at rather lively gait was
effected safely, the two heavy men of
the party sitting down quite often to
rest. Considering themselves out of
danger, they passed under the bridge
from which Mccullough fell last sum
mer, and walked down to the rock that
bears his name, where they secured
souvenirs from that celebrated boulder.
Altogether it must have been an excit-
ing and dangerous trip.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-02-10
voice. / had no need to fell them fla

voice. I had no need to tell them tina
there was price set upon his head, as
it had been clearly proved that he had
stirred up the savages' to commit more
than one massacre of the settlers :: and a
dozen of them, uttering yell of fury,
started in pursuit; while the others,
noticing my swaying about on the ami
NAL [ rode, began to think that / had
found something serious in my race for
life, in fact, the plain was rising and
falling and shuffling about SO that it
took a great amount of nerve. and equi-
poise to sit as I ought. They got me
into Fort Laramie however, with nay
uncle's promissory notes all safe in my
breast pocket; while my boots full Of
blood, and the CALLING flesh wounds in
my shoulder, accounted for the odd
man@uverings of the plain while I was
on horseback. ID" .'" ''& 'ttH' 74' '@s
After brief but desperate conflict,
Bill Wolf was brought in, and passed
over to the proper authorities ssto have
and to hold" until there should be met
ed out to him the measure he had given
others
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-02-10
A CatamOunt Drives a Family from
Home.

The Sioux City Journal relates this
story. "Settlers living on the frontier
arc subject to Indian raids and other
dangers, but we never before heard of
one wildcat raiding house and clean
ing it out. Such, however, was the
case about ten days ago. A large wild
cat entered Germans house near
Changers Woods, about forty miles up
the Missouri river from this city
The inmates of the cabin comprised six
persons, the mother and five children.
The father was mile distant in the
timber, chopping wood. Upon the ap-
pearance of the animal at the door,
which was standing ajar, the mother and
little ones fed the house by another
door, and ran to where the man was at
work, while small dog and the domes-
tic pussy gave the intruder battle.
Upon the return of the German and his
family, the beast had taken refuge in a
tree few rods distant from the house.
The old rifle was taken from the corner,
and the cat was brought to the ground
with bullet in its brain. The dog
and the pussy were both found dead
inside of the honse. The cat was of
very large size, and had been frequently
seen in that section. b.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-02-10
Fate of a rummunard.

1t was pitch dark, for the gas lamps
had not been lit that night, but the
rays of two lanterns held aloft by men
with drawn swords threw lurid CLEAN
on some hundred bayonets. The pave
ment on both sides Of the way appeared
to be covered with soldiers. A woman's
voice was crying, THAT is the notori-
GUS Colonel Fielot-he has 1000
francs about him, the fruits Of plumber -
" It's true!' answered Fielot's voice.
" Let me stand against the wall, and
make an end of me quickly. [ have
nothing to say" There was an in
stant's deliberation, then the group
opened, and shadows seemed to futter
on the wall. A clump of men stood out
clear IN the glow of the lanterns, and in
the luminous circle formed some dozen
barrels uprose. Then something wild
and horrible was enacted; for just be-
fore the report of the rifle rang il the
night air, second shadow rushed for
ward and blended itself with the first
A struggle ensued, and one shadow
seemed to repel the other, but suddenly
both dropped to the earth together. the
woman embracing the man and crying
" Oh, Victor, forgive me p Cornhill
M0Q0zine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-02-10
A Wonderful Island.

Men have often tried to rival nature
on her own ground. One remarkable
scene of such effort is still sought to by
tourists in Lake Maggiore, in northern
Italy, adjoining Switzerland In
Lake Maggiore lie the islands
belonging to the Borromean family,
among which is ''Isola Bella" an en-
chanted ground we'll worthy of name.
Two hundred years ago the, island was
a barren rock to-day, thanks. to the
freaks of a spendthrift nobleman, it is
ga JOY forever" Ten terraces, built in
massive stone piers rise out of the water;
earth of sufficient depth to grow the
largest trees was brought there, and
these many years it has been little
forest of luxurious vegetation for every
cline. There flourish the camphor and
the india rubber trees, the bread fruit
and the banana, the black bamboo and
the American aloe, the cedar OF Leba-
non, the magnolia the date palm laden
with fruit, and camellias fifteen feet
high. Every step brings one into con-
tact with new beauties, while statues
and wondrOus works in stone mingle
everywhere with the living green ivies,
honey -suckles, trumpet-creepers and a
wealth of ferns and creeping plants.
The "spendthrift nobleman" who pre-
petrated all this magnifcence was
Count Vitaliano Borromeo, a descend
ant of the celebrated philanthropist,
Archbishop Charles Borromeo, one of
the Saints of the Roman calendar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-02-10
Col. Ethan Allen and the Olive.

Col. Ethan Allen, of Revolutionary
fame, though roughly reared, was very
courteous by nature, and made every
possible effort to improve his manners
by observing those of other people.
When he was prisoner of war in New
York city on parole, he was invited into
the best society of the city, and on one
occasion attended large and fashion
able dinner party. Olives were passed
around during the feast, and, following
the general example, Col. Allen took
one. He was unable to overcome the
disgust it caused his palate, and taking
the half-chewed fruit in his hand, said,
with low bow to his hostess, MADAME,
with your permission, I'll put that God
damned thing on the table,"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-02-10
An Indian Suicide.

Suicide is comparatively rare among
the Indians, but singular case is re-
ported from San Francisco. Fernan-
desty, Chief of the Sitkine tribe, was on
his way on steamer from Sitka as a
witness against certain parties arrested
for violations of the revenue laws.
Some time before the arrival of the YES
sci at San Francisco he stepped into a
state-room and cut his throat, dying
instantly. No motive is assigned for
the act. AS soon as the tragedy was
discovered, one of the Chiefs servants
rushed in the fre-room and attempted
to blow up the ship by throwing a large
can OF powder into the furnoce, but was
restrained and placed in irons before
he could effect his purpose. $
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-02-10
The Riil.

Trjehiipg through the rifted rocks,
Trickling down the hill, ...-r
Thinking. sweet music box,
Flows the little rill. t....
Out upon its stony bed,
Down into the green,
BY some fairy finger led
From a fairy scene.
Now it creeps beneath the grass,
Now it leaps above,
Like playful village lass
Hiding from her love.
Oh, it rings merry chime
As it trips along; rfe.
Ripple, Cripple, is the rhyme aa
Of its dainty song.
Many flowers deck it's brink, .
Many alders shade, ..r.
Many oxen of it drink, 1899.
Passing through the glade.
Trickling through the rifted rocks,
. IS Irickling down the hill, fthS.
Thinking, a sweet music bon,
Flows the little rill. .'A-
-T5nSIey'S Magazine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-02-10

A BLIND lad of Iroslaw, in Poland,
was struck on the head recently by a
flying stone, and Immediately recovered
his sight. A
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-02-10
Magazine.

A GOOD little girl writes to the New
York Tribune: Papa has given us
three cents day for not sucking our
thumbs. We send 81 for a child in
Kansas. ''ss
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-02-10

The London Times points out that an
enterprise purporting to be of English
origin, called the Society General for
Insuring against Losses on the Turf, is
being extensively advertised on the
Continent. Use is made, of the Bank
of England's name without authorize
ton, and several persons of distinction
are set forth as directors.
The Paris mint has commenced coin
ing asum of 40, 900, 900 francs in twenty
franc pieces for the Bank of France.
The new coin will be employed to facil-
itate the withdrawal from circulation of
the notes of the same amount. The
circulation of twenty-franc notes, which
at one time reached go, 900, 900, has
already been reduced to 800, 100000.
"WHAL1NG captains are," Dundee
paper says, Unanimous in condem-
ming the time fixed for the starting of
the Arctic Expedition as too late by
far. The ships should leave by the be-
ginning of May at the latest, otherwise
the eastern coast of Davis Straits will
be closed by the ice, and the western
passage, which is dangerous and diff
cult, will be the only route left open.
The Duke of Bedford has commits
stoned Mr.. Weston to re-arrange, and
in part replant, Bedford Square. Inc
old specimen trees in our neglected
London squares are by far the finest we,
have ever seen in any city, ana the
capabilities, so to speak, OF these
squares are, in other respects, so re-
markable that a little good gardening
and good taste are all that is required
to make the old square of London very
beautiful. Garden. ,