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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-10-29
Marking Down Stockings.

The Nashua IN. H. Telegraph
tells story Of two rival store-keepers
in that town, who recently run each
other" on stockings. The first trader
marked down the specimens at his door,
and after rival his had passed, and noted
the change, resumed the former prices.
The trick was repeated every morning
for week or more. The second trader
was not to be undersold. Upon arriv-
ing at his store he each morning mark
ed his stock few cents under his rival.
At the end Of the week the second trader
was selling stockings, which cost at
Wholesale twenty Eve cents, for five cents.
This was the frat traders opportunity.
He engaged the services Of several girls
and boys. and before the second trader
was aware of the fact his whole stock of
stockings had been transferred to the
counter Of his rival at Eve cents per
pair. and were being sold by him as "a
bankrupt lot-at great sacrihce"-and
yet as a proft.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-10-29

The unwilling of the statue Of Stone
wall jackson at Richmond, Va, on the
26th inst, was the occasion of the grand :
est pageant ever witnessed in that city.
The PROCESSION was headed by General
Joseph E. johnson, followed by the
Governor and prominent State officials.
As they passed the Presbyterian rooms'
at the upper windows of which Mrs.
Stonewall jackson sat, surrounded by
her daughter and friends, the enthusiasm
was unbounded. The members Of her hns-
bands staff paid her the tribute Of halt
ing and with uncovered heads silently
paying their respects. General Jack
sons only child, a little girl of thirteen,
was introduced to the crowd and was re-
ceived with loud and continued cheers.
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The skeleton Of the Great Kentucky
Racer. Lexington, TO Be Placed in
the Smiths0nian Institute at WASH
ingf0n.


A writer in the Washington ID. C.)
Evening Star, who visited the Alexan-
der farm last summer. communicates
the following facts to that pa per:
1t occurred to me that it would be
desirable thing, in a scientific point of
view, to secure the skeleton of this horse
for the Smithsonian Institution; Lexing-
ton having made the fastest time in
four-miIe heat on record. until grand
son, Fellowcraft, beat his time last year
at Saratoga quarter of a second. ] ac-
cordinglv spoke of the matter to Mr..
Brodheai, asking him to suggest TO Mr..
Alexander the propriety of preserving
the skeleton and presenting 1t to the
Smithsonian Institution, on condition
that they have it mounted and placed in
the museum. In location of this kind
the skeleton wonld he seen by a larger
number of psychologists and other close
observers of the bony structure of the
horse than if placed anywhere else
Thus it would hecome matter of dis
cussion and inquiry. 1t would he a
pity to permit the bones of this remark
able horse to mould away in the ground
when they might thus otherwise ne
made to serve a useful purpose. The
agent agreed to entertain the PROPOSE
tion and give a final answer at a future
time. No injury in the meantime will
come 10 the homes, and by the approach
of winter they can be readily cleaned
sufficiently for shipment. Since my re-
tnrn to Washington have called upon
Professor Henry ami made him ac-
quainted with the facts, and what ] had
done. He proposed to confer with Pro-
fessor Baird upon the subject; the insti-
tuition having already the skeletons of
several horses mounted, makes it less
desirable for them to accept that of Lex
ington, unless on the score of the fact
that he unquestionablv was the most
famous horse for speed that America
has ever produced.
"Since this was written Professor
Baird has written to me, expressing has
willingness to accept the skeleton for
the Smithsonian Institution, and will
have it handsomely mounted and placed
in a conspicuous position in the museum.
l have written to my friend, DIR. D. D.
Carter, of Versailles, making through
him formal request of Mr.. Alexander
for the skeleton, and feel hopeful that it
will be given to that institution. August
81 have just received Mr.. L. Brod-
heads note to DIR. D. D. Carter, inform
ing him that Mr.. Alexander consents to
depositing the skeleton of Lexington
with the Smithsonian Institution"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-10-29

A terrible FIRE swept over Virginia
City, Nevada, on the 26th, and destroy
ed nearly every businesses house in the
town. About ten blocks we're burned
over. Hotels, churches, telegraph ofti-
ces, county buildings and express offices
were all swept away. 1t is supposed
that 10000 people are homeless. The
loss is terrific, running up in the mil
lions. The insurance is estimated at
about one million. The typhoid fever
has scouraged the town lately, and the
streets were full of invalids running
from the fire. Wells, Fargo & Co.,
have sent one thousand dollars and the
San Francisco Stock Board six thousand
to the sufferers Great excitement pre-
vailed Mt San Francisco owing to the
wild telegrams in regard TO the danger
to the Bonanza mines, which were in
the path of the fire and suffered consid-
erably,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-10-29
The Philosophy Of the Water in the
Milk.

1--WE knows the public is down on us"
remarked the old milkman, as he dip
ped out the desired quart from one Of
his big cans, "hut the public is mistaken.
In the fust place We put in leetle wa
ter-only bit, TO make up for shrink
age. 1t goes to the big dealers, and they
amt bit keerful when they gifts to
pouring in water. They sells it to the
grocers. and they put in chalk with one
hand and water with the other, and they
are thinking of politics. and get in too
mnch. The servant gail goes after milk
for the family, drinks third of it. and
she puts in water to make up the meas
nre; and, you see, when the family gets
it the taste ain't there, the look amt
there. and they goes for ia poor old men
who hasn't dishonest hair in our heads
That's the way, mister-gee up there,
Homerp-[ Detroit Free Press.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-10-29

A Philadelphia publishing house an
nounces book entitled "The Kiss; Its
History" Such work properly edited
might prove of value to lovers requir-
ing tuition in the oscnlatory art. But
is the Philadelphia volume the compila-
ton of the man best fitted for the deli
cate task by reason of knowledge Of kiss
ing and wide experience in all of its
varieties? We regret to say that it is not.
Mr.. Bombaugh, the editor, may be
student of kisses as written about by
other men, but be has no general repnt-
alton himself as kisseF, The only fit
editor for "The Kiss" is Henry Ward
Beecher, the champion American kisser.
Let Mr.. Beecher get out his treatise,
docirinal and. anslytiral, on the kiss,
and the Philadelphia volume viii be no.
where. New York Sun.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-10-29

The New York Journal of Commerce,
irons official figures which it has obtain
ed from Washington, finds that the net
income ofthe United States Government
for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1875,
was about two hundred and seventy
three millions, and the net expenses
Teach being reckoned outside of the
principal of the public debit about two
hundred and seventy four and a hall
millions, thus showing very slight de-
ficiency for the year. This takes no ac-
count Of the thirty millions which ought
to have been provided for the Sinking
Fund.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-10-29

A terrible accident occurred to an
aeronamt by the name of Atchison, at
the Mclean county (Ky.,) Fair, on
Thursday of last week. When at
hight variously estimated at 500 to 1000
feet, it was discovered that the balloon,
which was frail, hot air one, was on
fire. 1t soon collapsed, and fell to the
ground with frightful rapidly. When
Atchison discovered the FIRE he made an
effort to direct the course of his tall to
a rIump of timber near by, and in this
he was successful. striking the limb OF
gum tree, which was carried with him
to the ground. He was picked up in an
insensible condition, bat soon regained
consciousness, when it was found that
he had sustained no further injury than
fractured thigh and a "severe shock. /"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-10-29

A VOLUNTARY PRISONER FOR TEN
YEARs.-In 1865 a voung English actor
named Walter Hastings at a club meeting
made the remark that close confinement
was not very terrible punishment, mp
on which Lord s. offered him 10000 If
he would try it ten years. He accepted
the offer. and retired from the stage to a
dark cell, fifteen by ten. He was allow
ed plenty of food, light, books, and writ
ing materials. He has emerged from
his prison, and is spending his hard
to the stage. He began his fool hardy
experiment at twenty five, but left his
dungeon looking like man of three
a0nrQ
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Life out i'm CoIOrad IA Rail- Down
i'm the Silver Mine Underneath
the Ground.


Prom the Colorado Miner. October 16.
We have attended almost every kind
of festivals. apple parings, corn shuek-
lings. harvest homes, dances among the
Mormons, public and private festivals.
religions and political festivals and fes-
tivals commemorative of great events,
but the crowning festivals of all festi
walls, "where joy was unconine ~ we
ever did attend anywhere, was the one
held in the large chamber, 500 feet from
the surface of "mOther earth" and 500
feet in from the month of the Marshal
tunnel, on Wednesday, October Is. 1875.
We never saw any public or private
party sn brilliant in all its appointments
and So full of solid enjoyment and real
pleasure as was the assembly in the
subterranean chamber on No. 5 lode
Never before in any country on earth
did so many intelligent men and beauti-
full and accomplished women meet in
the heart of mountain 10 celebrate an
event so full of significance to the min
ing industry of the common wealth.
From early morning till the high moo"
of night the road leading from George
town to the Marshall tunnel was lined
with carriages, horse men and pedes-
trims II is estimated that from 800 to
l 900 persons visited the tunnel during
the day and night. The day was made
a little unpleasant by some wild, coltish
mountains zephvrs, but the night was
lovely beyond description. The noun
tains were bathed in moonlight and star
light
The visitors were whirled through
the tunnel to the chamber, on platform
car, drawn by six powerful human en-
gines, whose ancestors come from be-
yond the seas, where 'Afric's sunny
fountains roll down their golden sands. "
The tunnel and chamber were brilliant
ly illuminated The walls of the cham
Der were decorated with flags and ban
ners. The spectacle looking out of the
tunnel from point opposite the cham
her was impressive and picturesque.
The waving light of hundreds of can
dies placed on either side of the floor ot
the tunnel with the glare of sunshine al
it's month, was scene worthy the pencil
of the artist And then music wa:
heard for the first time deep down in the
mine Gordon's string band strnck uT
some lively airs that had magical eff
feet on every one present. Away weni
stately DANES and virgins fair with theil
lords of creation into the merry dance
and thus the fertivals commemorative o
a great event in mining affairs were full
ly inaugurated. An ample lunch, witt
hot coffee and lemonade. was prepared
by some one, of which all partook. NJ
tangle brandy, Granger jnice, wine ol
beer was used on the occasion. Water
bright water, as pure as angels thoughts
that rushed down Silver-dale on its way
to the great ocean. was the favorite drinl
on the festive occasion.
Gen. Frank J. Marshall. President O
the Marshall Tunnel Silver Mining
Company. and Geo. Teal, President o
No. 5 Company. were there to receiv
their guests and did everything in thei
power to make them feel at home
James Teal. floor manager and minin
engineer of No. 5 Company, performe
his part as gracefully as though he wa
to the manner born in snch affairs.
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General Newtop's grand explosion in

General Newton's grand explosion in
the submarine works at He'll Gate is
promised for next summer. The ex-
cavations are now completed, leaving
little to be done aside from reducing the
piers which support the rocky bed of the
river. These will be perforated by mn
merous drills, so that a multitude of
small blasts can be lighted simultane-
ously by an electric wire. After the ex-
plosion there VIII remain to be removed
by means of graphing irons, about 30
O0o cubic yards of material in order to
make the depth of water at mean low
tide twenty-six feet.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-10-29
Match Between Carrier Pigeons.

From the Philadelphia Ledger, October 90
A carrier pigeon flying match took
place on Monday afternoon, between
Baltimore and Philadelphia, distance
one hundred miles, for three prizes, one
of $50; the second gold medal, and the
third silver cup. Six pigeons, owned
by members of the Fairmount Flying
Association No. 1, were taken to Balti
more and tossed from the United States
Hotel, opposite the President Street De-
pot.
The birds had been numbered on the
taIl feathers, and also bore private
marks on the wing feathers. They we're
tossed at intervals of half an hour, the
first bird starting at 7 o'clock A. NJ.
Each, on being set free, circled to
great height, wheeling in circles about
mile in diameter. and then started off
in n straight line for Philadelphia, and
were ont of sight in few minutes. The
birds carried no dispatches to impede
their progress. The favorite seemed to
De blue cnequereo oIru, stamped NO.
IL, which was thrown at o'clock, and
bets in this city were two to one in its
favor. This bird made the distance in
two hours and THIRTY one minutes. The
second bird, pied hen, thrown at s
o'clock, stamped No. 8. made the dis
tance m three hours and seven minutes
and the third, a light blue cock, stamp
ed No. Is, tossed at $50 o'clock, in FIVE
hours and four minutes.
The birds engaged in the contest were
all of the Antwerp breed, capable of
great ENDURANCE This breed are of
strong muscular development, with a
strong attachment for home, to which
they fly with nnerring intelligence.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-10-29
Governor Allen gave the Democracy
of Pennsylvania lift the other day in
the way of speech at Pittsburgh.

Carruth the Vineland. n. j. editor
who was shot by Chas. K. Landis on the
10Th of March last, died at his residence
in that place on the oath inst. II will
be remembered that Carruth was shot in
the head, the ball penetrating the brain,
and that notwithstanding this fact, he
recovered sufficiently TO warrant the be-
lief among his medical attendants, that
he might possibly survive the wound
He had recently made trip to New
York, and it Is believed that the excite
ment and fatigue incident to the jour
new hastened his death. Landis, has
again been imprisoned.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-10-29

I 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. M. LENTz, Prop'r.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-10-29

An interesting fact regarding the loss
and destruction Of fractional currency,
by which the Government is the gamer.
is developed in the case of the three and
five cent notes. The issue of these notes
by the Government ceased in April,
1869, at which time there had been is
sued $602, 900 of the denomination of
cents, and $4,000 of the 8 cent series,
and, although over six years have elaps.
ed, there are still outstanding $92, 900 in
8 cent notes, and over $ls7 900 of the 5
cent issue.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-10-29

A London correspondent Of the Liver
pool "Courier" says: "After Cardinal
McCIoskey's sojourn in Paris he will
come here. The Catholics of London
are preparing an imposing demonsira-
tion welcome. McCloskey will be the
guests of Cardinal Manning while here
Tt ia said that conference Of the lead
ing Catholics of South England will
meet here next week to arrange pro-
eramme for public reception to him.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-10-29

Don Pedro H., Emperor of Brazil,
intends visiting the United States, hav-
ing made the customary formal applica-
tion for leave of absence to the Brazilian
Parliament alleging the i'll health OF
the Empress as his motive for the jour-
ney, and expressing his desire to be
present at the opening of the Centennial
Exhibition in Philadelphia. The Prin-
cess Imperial D. label viii govern as
Regent in his stead.
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Model Farmer.



On Saturday last the Kentucky Her
ticuItural Society met AZ the Southern
Agricnlturist Office, end among its hon
orable membership ranks high Mr.. Isaac
Fawcett, of Edwardville, Indiana. He
has been one of the most successful
small fruit growers we have ever known,
and his farm is tidy and finely culii-
waited garden. In his conversation we
learned from him that this season he
gathered thirty-three bushels of wheat
per acre. He plows early, rolls and
thoroughly prepares his grounds. and
then drills his wheat within, and with it
he drills his phosphates; gives the wheat
a good root and prepares i: 10 Withstand
the winter. Mr. Fawcett said that he
was selling in the Louisville market
6rm. white cabbages at S1.10 per barrel;
and that he will average 200 barrels to
the acre, or 3 20 to the acre. This is
good farming, and his system and
thorough cultivation is such that all his
crops pay him large dividends. We
wish Kentucky had 100000 snch farms.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-10-29

The Sioux Indians are growing more
warIike every day. They are running
around several of the agencies nearly
naked and well armed, ready for fight.
Col. DENIM has been ordered to make
= survey in the vicinity of the Brule
Agency, and if he does he will have a
fight. Ever since the Red Cloud Coun-
ell the Indians have been showing an
inclination to run matters to suit them
selves.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-10-29

Pleasant and Probable Employ
ment---B Beautiful" "Charming!" "Oh,
how lovely p "What are they worth ?'
&C. Snch are exclamations by those
who zee the large, elegant New Chromo~
produced by the European and Ameri
can Chrome Publishing Co. They are
all perfect Gems Of Art. No one can
resist the temptation to bny- when see
ing the Chromos. Canvassers, Agents,
and ladies and gentlemen out of en-
ployment, will find this the best open
ing ever Offered to make money. For
full particnlars, send stamp for confid-
ential circular Address +. GLEASON
& CO.. 738 Washington ST.. Boston,
Mass l9m3
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-10-29

The story is told Of New Bedford
(Massachusetts) clergyman, now dead
who was asked by an Irisbman, to mar
ry him "Why, Pat" said the clergy
men. "what have you come to me fort
Why didn't you 70 to the Catholic
priests ave been to him, yer honor
said PAT, land be told me to 40 TO the
devil, and I've come"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-10-29

Sufficient evidence has been found
against La Page, the suspected murderer
of Josie Langmaid, to warrant the At
torney General to summon the Grand
Jurv to assemble at Concord on Thurs
day to act upon his ease. Detectives
say the evidence is ample to secure his
Indictment at once.
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Oct. %. 1875.
Road Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that Petition will
In be presented to the Commissioners of Perry
county Ohio, at their next regular session, to be
held on the first Monday of December, A. ID.
1875, praying for the establishment of County
Road along the f. flowing described route, in
at the Northeast corner of Absolom Anspacb' :
land, situate in Reading township, Perry coun-
ty, Ohio, and being part of the Southeast
quarter of Section No. IL, Township No. II,
Range No. IL, and in the road leading from the
said premises of said Absalom Anspaeh, to the
town of Thornville, in said county, known Ms
the ''Thorn vile Road, !" and from said point of
beginning, as above described, running due west
on the line between the lands of said Absalom
Anspach and Noah Ridenhour, LeaDder An
spach, and Sarah E. Spohn, to a stone at the
southwest corner OF the "eleven acre tract of
land' owned by said Absalom Anspach, in the
northwest quarter of said Section No. II, and
lands of said Sarah f. Spohn to the north boun-
dairy line of the lands owned by B. F. Harlan,
in said Section No. IL, and from thence running
due west on the boundary line between the
lands of said B. +. Harlan and the said Sarah z.
Spohn, and also continuing due west through
the lands of Joel Spohn in said Section No. II,
TO the west boundary line of the lands Of said
boundary line between the lands of said Joel
Spohn and Daniel Baker TO the southwest cor
ner of the lands OF said Joel Spohn; and thence
due west through the lands Of said Daniel Baker
to the point where the lands of said Daniel Ba-
ker and Samuel Baker adjoin in said township,
and from thence running west through the
lands Of said Daniel Baker and said Samuel Ba-
ker (but to avoid the dwelling house and
stable on the lands of said Daniel Baker), to the
''Pleasantville Road" in said Reading township,
and there TO terminate. JOEL SP0HN,
Oct. 20, 1875. 29w5 Principal Petitioner.
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Farm for Sale.

1Ak ACRES-one mile east of Somerset, on
lUC Rehoboth road. It is adapted to cit Ier
stock or grain; is wen watered with never fail
ing springs; has choice fruit, consisting of ESQ
apple trees, pears, cherries and ounces. A
plum orchard of the best varieties Of damsons,
cages, etc. Also, peach orchard of $50 trees
of the very best varieties. Good buildings; 20
acres of good timber, and fences all in good re-
pair. For particulars. call ON address
G GORGE W. CAYWOOD,
Oct. %, 1879, 29tf Somerset, Ohio.
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Mrs. i. HI. willard

Respectfully announces to the people of
Somerset, that she is now giving lessons
on the Piano and Organ, and from her
abundant experience in teaching, she
will guarantee satisfaction to her pat
rons. To those wishing advancement in
this art, we would advise them to call
early at her residence on North -Colum-
bus street.
May 29th, 1874. z
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wANrED.-$15OO from parties whose
accounts are past due. We are selling
now strictly for cash at greatly reduced
I'd $50 and desire speedy adjustment of
all past due accounts at once.
Respectfully, &c.
Il q CIrppAN
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Dissolution of Partnershir.

FTIHE firm of Mains & Bro. has been dissolved,
Il and all persons knowing themselves indebt-
ed to said firm will please call and make settle
ment
The business will be continued by VIM. L.
Mains, in the same room.
VIM. L. MAINS
J. F. MAINS.
Oct o. 1879 /. 29w1
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The "Pall Mall Gazette" has special
dispatch from Berlin, which says it is
reported that Count Won Arnim's SEN
tence will he committed to a fine.