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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

It is little singular that prop
osition advocating, even negatively,
the right to take human life should
appear in religious paper. But
the Congregationalist, of March II,
has an article on this subject, in
which the writer advances the opin-
ion, that time may come when the
right to take human life will be
conceded in some cases. He in
stances incurable idiots; victims of
accidents, whose death is only q
question of time, and those affected
with diseases, accompanied by great
suffering beyond the power of phys
icians to alleviate, as some of the
possible sacrifices on the altar of hui
man determination. Startling as
this idea is to contemplate it seems
to be urged on the purest of grounds
"a desire to save suffering where it
cannot be mitigated. 1t can never
be regarded with much favor, how
ever, simply because the power to
take human life, even when sur
rounded by all the safeguards Of
law is one that no people jealous of
their liberties will concede. The re-
former, if such he means to be, is a
century or two ahead of his time.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28
MISCELLANY.
AlderneY Cows.

Alderney is well known for the
breed of cows which bears its name.
These are so called probably because
the first ones exported were from
that island, although now very few
that are sold as Alderney cows are
directly from there. Those of that
breed actually exported from these
island are generally from Jersey,
where the cattle are much the same
as those of Alderney, small, with
tapering heads, and of delicate
fawn-color. The Guernsey COW is
estimated by some even more highly
than the Alderney; it is rather larg-
er, and more of a red. brindled, in
color. The COWS are milked three
times daily, and the milk is churn-
ed without skimming; one pound of
butter a day is by no means an un-
common yield for a good cow. The
COW cabbage is made to reach size
so large that the leaves are used to
wrap the butter in for market,
while the stalks are vanished and
armed with ferrules and extensively
used at st. Helier's for canes. The
cows are very carefully coddled.
The g.ass they feed on is highly en-
riched by the vraic, a species of sea-
weed gathered from the reefs at low
tide. There are two vraic harvest
appointed by the Government, one
in the spring, the other in August,
although it is gathered at other
times in small quantities. All
hands turn out in the season with
boats and carts, frequently at night,
and it is very lively, picturesque
occupation, though often attended
with risk and loss of life from the
overlooking of boats or sudden ris-
ing of the tide. The cows are al
ways tethered when feeding; they
eat less in this way really giving
more milk than ifglutted with food,
and while they-are cropping the
grass on one side of a geld, it has
time to spring up on the other side.
When they have done eating, they
are at once removed from the sun
into the shade. The breed is pre-
served from intermixture with other
breeds by strong and arbitrary law
very carefully enforced, No cattle
are allowed to enter the island ex-
cept for slaughter within certain
number of days with the exception
of oxen for draft.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

"You may talk" says the Mil
waukee News, "about marrying an
heiress, delicate human blossom,
a fairy, an angel; but give US girl
like Nancy Terwilliger, of La
Crosse, who ran out of doors the
other night, and straddltng horse,
yelled out: Good night, old man,
I'm off for the spellin' match!'"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

A philosopher says that the true
secret of earthly happiness is to en-
joy pleasures as they arise; for that
man who can keep his eye upon the
bright present, while it is bright,
tastes the cup of sweetness prepar-
ed for him; but we are prone to look
forward to dark objects while we
should be enjoying those that are
more agreeable.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

AMERICANS ARE A NATION OF DYs-
PEPTIcs.---We live fast, dissipate and
fill early graves. We drink ali kinds OF
alcoholic spirits, and swallow, without
mastication, pork, grease, and every
kind Of life-destroying, system-clogging,
indigestible food DR.. Walkers Veee-
table Vinegar Bitters will remove the
evil effects, and the recovered patient,
With pure, wvitalized electrical blood
howing through his veins will have a
clearer head and cooler Judgment.
|hich added to Experience, will cause
him 20 abstain in the future. 4w4
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

Miss Moody, daughter of the
American revivalist, who is now
preaching in London, not sharing
her fathers views, went to the play,
and coming down late to breakfast
next morning was greeted by him
with: "Well, child of Satan?" to
which she calmly responded: Good
morning, papa"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

A Milwaukee chap kissed his girl
about forty times right straight
along, and when he stopped the
tears came into her eyes and she
said, in a sad tone of voice: ''Ah!
John, 1 fear you have ceased to love
me" No l haven't. replied John,
"but I must breathe"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

NOtice.-All persons indebted to me
by note or book account, are respectfully
requested TO call and make settlement
Immediately, as / desire to close up my
business at an early day.
July "a. loft JOHN 0ALLIN.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

The culture of trees in the United
States is becoming quite extensive.
Under the act of Congress offering
one hundred and sixty acres of land
to any person who would plant for
ty acres to trees and cultivate them
for eight years, about eleven hun
dred persons, it is stated, had taken
up 10000 acres of land in Mime
sofa up to January. The demand
for young trees to set out this spring
in California is quite great.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

Brooklyn Argus: Nothing makes
a man feel more desolate than to re-
turn home from a fashionable we'd
ding, and have his wife yell at him
as soon as he gets inside the door:
"Come, now; jerk off them fine
duds as quick as you can and fetch
me q scuttle of coal"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

The California Farmer recon-
mends the raising of fast walking
horses, in preference to fast tt offers.
A first rate fast walking horse will
plow % to 335 per cent. more land
in day, and do it easier than an
ordinary bred horse, and thus such
horse would soon pay his cost;
such a class of horses would COM
mand large price.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28
XEGETINE
Marvellous Effect.

Mr.. A. r. Stevens; Dear Sir-I have used IN
gaeat Blood Remedy, VEGETIFE, aud feel IL A
duty to acknowledge the great benefit IL has done
me. In the Spring nf the ycaa 1862 / was sick
from general debility caused by overwork want
of sleep and proper rest. ] was very weak and
much emaciated. tried many remedies with
cut receiving any benefit from any Of them un-
til was persuaded TO try VEaETInK Before
had taken this one week, my impoved condition
gave me renewed hope and courage. Continued
70 take IL every day gaining more strength until
I was completely restored TO helath. The efTs.ct
Of this remedy, In case Of general debility is in
deed marvellous.
ELIZABETH A. FOLEY.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28
A Perfect Cure.

CHARLEsrowN JUNE II. 1891
Mr. III. r. STEVENS: Dear Sir-Thisi ~ 10 certify
that NEoETEHR made perfect cure Of me when
my attending physician had pronounced my eGse
consumption, and said could not survive many
days.
MRs. LEDsTIoN, SO Cook Street.
The facts stated by Mrs. Ledston, are person
ally known by me, and they are true.
A. D. HAYNRa.
vRGETINE IS LOLD .BYA IL
DRUGGISTS.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

They scared the Sultan half to
death the other day when they told
him that if Beecher was found gull
ty he would be sent to Turkey as
minister of the United States
milwaukee News.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28
HATS.
ELSEWHERE!

TN THE COLUMNS OF THIS PAPER, THE
Il reader may have noticed illusions to my Dry
Goods Store; and also a particular mention Of
HATS, which have decided shall constitute e nv
Speciality for this season. j wish now to revert
TO the subject Of Hats, and call attention 10 n
few more important facts relative 20 the subject
In hand, which may not be fixed in the mind Of
the reader. / viii be brief:
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

Give us call before buying elsewhere, if you
want to save your money.
ARNOLD & HELsER.
April II. v1n1
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28
WOULD NOT BE WITHOUT
" T. O. Ell H

FOR TEN TIMES ITS COST.
The great benefit / received from the use of
VEGETINE, induces me to give my testimony in
its favor believe IL to be not only Of great val
ue for restoring the health, but preventive OF
disc ses peculiar TO the spring and summer sea-
sons.
would not be without IL for ten times its cost
EDWIN TILDEN,
Attorney. and General Agent for Massachusetts
OF the Craftsmen's Life Assurance Company
No. 40 Sears Building, Boston, Mass.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28
Lungs

Inn orc, CoNsUMPTIoNi-This fatal and
4GA5O - dreaded disease can and has
been cured. DIR. J. Briggss Throat and Lung
Healer Is pleasant agreeable and sure remedy
for coughs, whooping cough, Group, honrseness,
bronchitis, laryngitis, throat, asthma, con-
SUMPTION, and all kindred diseases, OF the throat,
lungs, and chest.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

Young Gentlemen, il you want a:ni' e
styled Paper Collar, call on Skinner and
Bro. t-- 50
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

A CCOAf1dODA1IONS, frst-class, and terms
n reasonable. Attached TO the Hotel IS
Restaurant, where the traveller can nave ms
wants for ANYTHING in that line supplied. The
stables Of this House are commodIous-haylng
room sufficient tor the accommodation Of ,
horses.
MEy l, 1873. Tln3
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28
PROFESSIONAL, &c.
Snow FORK COAL AND MINING co.
H. c. GREISER, Sec. BROWN, Pre-.

H. c. GREINER, Sec. j.. M.BRowS, Pre-
Office on North Columbus street,
"HERE can be seen the plat Of Murray
w City, and can ? 50 be obtained any need
ed information relative 10 the purchase of lots
in the same. All communications relative TO the
purchase Of lots in said town. address 10 the
President, all other communications address TO
the Secretary of the Company
n b. y Railroad will be built and running
through Murray City this season, CONNECTING
with the Columbus L Hooking Valley Railroad
at or near NelsOnville. Now is the time TO Sc
cure bargains in town lots.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28
Ss m II NICE HAT -, "a

"Sets n fellow offH TO better advantage than any
other one article of wearing apparel. At my
store just such Hat can be found, and bought
too, for n reasonable prfce
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28
STATE OF OHIO
Insurance Department.
Columbus, Janury 26, 1874.

"HEREAS, The Farmers Insurance Com
w pany, located at Howard, in the State
OF Ohio, has filed in this office sworn
statement by the proper officers thereof,
showing its condition and business, and has
complied in all respects with the laws of this
State, relating to Fire Insurance Companies
Now, therefore, in pursuance of law, Viii
liam F. Church, superintendent of Insurance of
the State of Ohio, do hereby certify, that said
Company is authorized to transact its appropri-
ate business of Fire Insurance in this State in
accordance with law during the current year.
The condition and business OF said Company at
the date of such statement, Dec. 81, 1878, is
shown as follows:
Amount of actual paid up Capital. 500, 600 90
Aggregate ann of Available Assets ISL ,575 28
A Aggregate amt of Liabilities (cxcept
capiIs0 including Reinsurance
only, being fifty per cent. of
Premiums risks not terminated. 45171 90
Amount of Income for the preceding
year in cash .......... ............... So 719 10
Amount of Expenditures for the pre-
ding year in 1898 6S
NJ. B. Peterman, District Agent,
Millersburgh, Ohio.
NJ. J. Bugh, Local Agent, Junction
City Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

UEEs7LflX7tAN
EgN ~ ern science. few are
|. !. ! ! !. ! !
M 5&s8zSN of more real value
kSslM N to mankind than
kWMI@b N this eflectual rem
d D " edv for all diseases
~ q of the Throat and
a ATA q Lungs. A vast tri-
HZI4&sA Il al of its virtues,
kAFHEAz52A throughout this and
49, other countries, has
shown that it does
surely and efsectualv control them. The tes-
tim0ny of our best citizens, of all classes,
tablishes the fact, that CHERRY PICTORIAL
will and does relieve and cure the affecting
disorders Of the Throat and Lungs beyond any
other medicine. The most dangerous ailec-
tons of the Pulmonary Organs yield to its
power; and cases of CONSUMPTION, cured
by this preparation, are publicly known, so
remarkable as hardly to be believed, were
they not proven beyond dispute. As q rem
edy it is adequate, on which the public may
re.y for full protection. BY curing Coughs,
the forerunners Of more serious disease, it
saves unnumbered lives, and an amount of
suffering not to he computed. 1t challenges
trial, and convinces the most sceptcal.
Every famly should keep it on hand a
protection against the early and unperceived
attacks of Pulmonary Affections, which are
easily met at first, but which become incura-
bic, and too often fatal, if neglected. Tender
lungs need this defence; and it is unwise TO
be without it. As a safeguard TO children
Throat and Chest OF childhood, CHERRY
PICTORIAL is invaluable; for, by its timely
use, mutitudes are rescued from premature
graves, and saved to the love and affection
centred on them. 1t acts speedily and surely
against ordinary colds, securing sound and
health- estorinS sleep. No one will suffer
troublesome Influenza and painful Bron-
chiiis, when they know how easily they cai
re cured.
Originally the product Of long, laborious
lnf an"cessful chemical investigation, no cos'
" tod j. spnr"t making every bottle in tho
utnust po il,a perfection. l. may be conf
l"fEN rei"d upon ~ possessing a!l tie viz
Ii'- o has over cSh',ite3. aad cnpehle OF
'".-t.'ipg rng"s g. memorable a- .3e greatest
ha ev udec ::
r-cssnTr r.
3. Z @fE fr4" f'as
.rs;...., ..-s- ~. -.a.e.
rf..f ttl.. ....---.-
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28
MAKE A SPECIALITY OF HATsi

And therefore, feel warranted In saying that
arm better prepared TO suit persons desiring goods
Of that line, than any other dealer Ia this local
ity. Gail and see. A. r. YOST.
AprilI 7. 1879 vlnl
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28
POTTERY

Two miles north of Somerset, ON the
Glenford road
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28
D. NJ. CHALFANT, PROPRIETOR.

TTNHE place for cheap Crockery is at the above
Il Pottery, where all kinds of Ware, from a
quart can TO fifteen gallon jar or jug, can be
had at the most reasonable prices.
Orders solicited and promptly filled
d. NJ. CHALFANT.
September 8, 1873. vln2l3m.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

SaWHEAT.-We pay Cash for Wheat at al
times, for all that is offered US
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

Among the great
discoveries Of mod
ern science. few are
of more real value
to mankind than
this enectual rem
elv for all diseases
of the Throat and
Lungs. A vast tri-
al of its virtues,
throughout this and
other countries, has
Il -
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

The best for Churches and Lodges.
The best for Sunday Schools.
The best for Parlors and Vestries.
The best for Academies and Colleges
The best for Public Halls.
The best for Orchestra and Stage.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-28

April II.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1875-03-04
JUDGE Reed in Charleston.

1t is gratifying to know that the management
of affairs in Charleston County, whereby an
enormous debt has been accumulated, will re-
ceive thorough investigation. Judge Reed
recently appointed committee Of the grand
Jury, to examine into the condition and man
agement of the public Offices, and requested the
Chamber of Commerce to name an accountant
and business man to act with the committee.
The Chamber designated Mr.. Oh. Richardson
Miles for the position, which met with the ap-
proval Of Judge Reed, who announced his de-
termination that the condition of the county
offices should be thoroughly sifted, no matter
who it affected. The appointment of Mr.. Miles
gives assurance that the investigation will be
thorough and exhaustive, and the efforts OF
Judge Reed to expose the frauds and bring the
guilty to punishment will awaken the gratitude
of an entire community, whose public trusts
have been shamefully abused in the past.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1875-03-04
The Force Bill.

The House of Representatives, on Saturday
last, agreed to pass the Force Bill, which was
manufactured by the Republican caucus two
or three weeks ago, authorizing the President
to suspend the writ of habeas corpus in any
State, or portion of State, where he may i'm
agine disloyalty exists. The bill was modified
on its passage, restricting the suspension OF
6a5eos corpus to Alabama, Mississippi, Loui-
siana and Arkansas, and limiting the time of
It's operation to two years. The bill was passed
by 1876 to ia. Before the final vote was TAKEN
Gen. P. NJ. B. Young, of Georgia, said he "de-
erred the country to know one fact-that, out
of the forty Democratic Representatives from
the States to be affected BY this bill, NOT one
Of them has been allowed a word in the discus
sion upon its merits; but, on the contrary, the
gentleman in charge Of it had denied time to
any of the Representatives from the Southern
States, who intended to oppose the bill, except
a few minutes accorded to two or three men,
bers." The Democratic Senators are deter
mined that the bill shall not be allowed to
reach the President. As Congress adjourns
to-day, this determination can be effected, and
the extremists made to suffer defeat. During
q coloquy in the House, while the roll was
being called, Speaker Blaine told Butler he
was scoundrel The truth will develop itself
occasionally, even among the "truly loyal"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1875-03-04

w. j. Whitmire, Esq, one OF the oldest
and most respected citizens of Greenyille, died
on the 24th ult.
- The Potomac River during the recent
cold snap, was frozen over for distance OF one
hundred miles from Warrington.
- Cadet Ernest Darlington, son of Gen. A.
G. Darlington, has been elected to deliver the
next Fourth of July Grafton at West Point.
- Geo. F. Mcintyre, Ex-senator and Ex-
Treasurer, has been indicted by the grand jury
of Colleton County for failure to turn over
county funds to his successor in the treasurer's
office.
- The Abbeville Medium says that Gen.
MCGOWAN does not intend to contest Hoge's
election to Congress. He thinks the trouble
of such suit would cost more than it would
be worth.
The Spartanburg Spartan learns from reli-
able source that Capt. Fred. G. Latham, of the
Cherokee Iron Works, proposes to enter enthu-
siastically into the laudable enterprise of re-
stocking Broad River with shad.
- Mr.. John Simmons died at his residence
in Laurensville on the Goth inst, in the 73rd
wear of his age. He was widely known to the
travelling public as genial and accommodate
ing landlord for the last forty years.
- Harvey JEWELL brother of the Postmas-
ter General, has been nominated to fill the
vacancy in the Alabama Court Of Claims,
occasioned by the resignation ofJudge Ryerson,
who resigned on account of ill health.
The damage from the food throughout
East Tennessee is great. All the Virginia
streams are heavily swollen, but no damage is
reported. The ice gorge was broken up by the
recent rainy weather, and the flood is general
- Edmond Spangler, one of the parties
accused of completely in the assassination OF
Mr.. Lincoln, and who suffered imprisonment
at the Dry Tortugas until pardoned by Presl,
dent Johnson, died at his home in Maryland
the other day, aged fifty years.
- The Springfield Republican, in discussing
the proposed legislation for the South, says:
"The solution Of our problem lies now where
John A. Andrew saw it nine years ago, in the
cooperation of the ex-slaveholder:: There is
GREAT reason to fear that it will not be solved
to stay solved-until this cooperation is Sc
cured"
the positionof U. S. District Judge for Ala
hama has been before the Senate all the winter,
has been withdrawn by the President, and the
name of John Bruce has been sent in for the
position. Mr.. Bruce is from Wisconsin, and
his nomination does not give satisfaction to
Mr. Spencer, the carpet-bag Alabama Senator.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1875-03-04
The Louisiana Compromise.
COLUMBIA, Feb. 27. Is

The troubles in Louisiana are now likely to
be settled by all parties agreeing to the propo-
sition made by Congressman Wheeler, which
the conservative caucus in New Orleans has
accepted as the basis of settlement. The main
points of the compromise are that the election
of 1872 is not to be considered, which leaves
kellogg undisturbed, and the compromise is
restricted to the election of 1874, which fixes
the status of the Legislature, giving the Con-
servatives possession of the seven disputed
seats in the lower House, while the Senate
will remain under the control of the Republic
cans. This arrangement virtually reinstates
the condition of affairs prior to the military
interference, and will give the Radicals ma
jority on joint ballot in the Legislature. Con-
gress has not yet acted upon the proposition,
and it is said that President Grant looks with
disfavor upon the compromise, since there is
an implied censtlre upon his action in support
ing military interference
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1875-03-04
The Spartanburg Herald.

This is the name of a new journal in the
thriving town of spartanburg, which made its
appearance last week. Messrs. T. Stobo Far
row. r. j. Daniel and II. Bascom Browne are
the proprietors, whose combined experience IN
the newspaper business gives promise of endu-
ring success. Mr.. Browne is native OF An
derson County, and son Of Mr.. Jere NJ.
Browne. The ability and tact of Col. Farrow
IS an editor have long since been recognized,
and we feel confident that neither his head nor
his hand have lost their cunning, especially
with the proof displayed in this large, hand
some and well-flled journal before us. We
tender fraternal welcome to the Herald and
it's proprietors, with the favorite sentiment of
Rip Van Wrinkle, "may they live long and
prosper.n