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German chrld Romances.


Every age and every country has lis
romance, but the romance of childhood
belongs more especially to Germany
Wonderful tales of fairies and kObolds,
pixies and watersprites, of dwarfs and
giants, are sung over the babies in the
cradle, told by the 6reside of every hnt
and cottage. to the wondering, eager, lit
tie, blond haired children. whose eyes
are so full of earnestness and belief.
What histories are connected with the
fr-treeS, with the beloved and venerated
Christbauml What legends lurk in the
caves and the woody hollows! Though it
be yet summer. the child sees in fancy
the beautiful Weinachtsbaum adorned
with splendid sparkling things. the
gospel Is adorned with promises and
hopes; rich in gifts, as the three kings
were rich; pointing TO heaven, as the
angel pointing bright as those very
heavens were bright, with silver-winged
messengers, crowned with gold, as the
word was crowned; odorous like the
frankincense; sparkling like the star;
spreading forth its arma full of peace
and goodwill on every side; holding out
gifts and promises for all.
And they see the old King Winter
making ready for his journey from the
north pole; his spiked crown Of icicles ia
on his head; his long, white beard is
frozen; his snow mantle, and ice scepter,
and rubicund nose and good -humored
laugh; all are familiar to them. He
comes in a sledge drawn by reindeer,
and with him his queen, Fran Holle,
who, like a tender wife, stuis his cnsh-
ions with snow fakes; they arc attended
by their trusty servant, Knecht Rn-
precht, the Welnachtsbaum, he who
knows all abont the good and naughty
children. And the vassals of King
Winter, when they know he is coming
hasten to spread beautiful rime carpets
before him; and, as he loves fine mirrors,
Knecht Ruprecht lays clear crystal
looking glasses over the lakes and rivers
for his lord and masters delight. There
are no leaves on the trees (only the ev-
err faithful fir il green), so the trusty
servant hangs glittering ice-spangles on
the bare branches. Flowers there are
none to cast before his sovereign's feet
on his entry into those more southern
lands, and so he traces beautiful FROST
flowers on all the window -panes 10
gladden. the stern old monarch'a heart.
And the sun risea in the morning and
gazes with wonder at the result of
Knecht Ruprecht's midnight industry,
and sinks to rest again after his brief
day without having robbed the white
bearded Winter King of one of his de-
licate frost-Howers; and when all is
ready Knecht Ruprecht is sent forth to
hear news of the good children; the
Winter King and Fran Holle begin to
adorn the fir trees with march pane and
gilded nuts; apples: quinces; and a
thousand tempting sweet-meats. Knecht
Ruprecht comes back with his tidings,
and the tapers will soon be lighted. For
the naughty children Fran Hole has
been pointing moral with birch-rods
cut in the forest, and adjoining a tale
with the bright-colored ribbons that
bind those instruments Of judicious tor
tnre.-I London Society
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Around the Earth by Mail.

The U. s. Mail, journal devoted to
postal matters, tells of gentleman re-
siding in the suburbs of New York who
recently made an experiment with
view to ascertain how long it takes let
ter to travel round the world, by mail.
He addressed letter t. the U. s. Pos
tai Agent at Yokohama, Japan, marked
it ''via Brindisi," and dispatched the
same by steamer leaving New York for
Southampton, England, on the 18th of
Nav last. The letter inclosed another,
addressed to himself, at New York.
winch he requested the Postal Agent at
Yokohama to forward to the United
States, uia San Francisco, by first steam
er. The letter arrived in England on
May "a, and was thence dispatched by
way of Brindisi, Alden (uia Suezl, Cey
Ion, Singapore, and Hong Kong to Yo-
Misunderstanding there July IL. From
there the inclosed letter addressed to
the writer) was forwarded by steamer
leaving Yokohama on July II, and ar
rived at San Francisco July 81; left San
Francisco August 1, and reached New
August 9-having accomplished its cir
cumferraneous journey in exactly eighty
eiokt dous.
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ciple in party politics is concerned,
remains to be seen. 1t is clear, how
ever, that the Republican National
Convention viii put forth a plat
form similar in this respect to that
with which the party in this State
won their recent victory. But
as to what course the Democracy
will adopt in their National Con-
vention in this particular, cannot
easily be foretold, since there is di-
vision among them upon the fnan-
cial question.
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Mrs. j. 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 Column
bus street.
MAY 10Th, 1874. 7
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Headquarters Tor Lake Fish, at
HAMILTON & Co.'S
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TO) Much Instinct.
From the London Graphie.l


The instinct of Newfoundland dogs to
save drowning person has been some
what painfully tested by an unlucky
Frenchman. He was walking in the
country with friend, who possessed
magnificent Newfoundland, and incau-
tiousIy questioned the truth of the ami
mails sagaeity. The dogs master, vex-
ed at the slur cast on his favorite, gave
his friend push and knocked him into
shallow river. "Turk" Immediately
sprang in, and seizing one of the tails of
the immersed mans coat, commenced to
swim for land. Unfortunately another
Newfoundland, trotting along the other
side of the river, saw the affair, and also
came to the rescue. Dog humber two
seized the other tail of the coat and
wished to swim back to his master;
"Turk" held fast and struggled for his
side, the owner of the coat cried in vain
for help. At last the coat gave way,
and each Newfoundland SWAN proudly
home with a piece of cloth in his mouth,
SO that "Turk'i" master was obliged to
plunge in himself to save his friend.
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Attachment Notice.
Joseph Bell, Plaintiff,

John NJ. Woolard, Defendant.
Before William Fullerton, J. r., Thorn Town
ship, Perry county, Ohio.
ON the 9th DAY of October, 1875 said Justice
" issued an order of Attachment in the above
action for the sum Of "a and $4,000 probable
COSTS which was served on Townsend Reed, Of
township, county and State aforesaid, on the
same day it was issued, and is set for final hear.
ing on the LIST day Of December, 1875, at O'Clock
p. NJ. JOSEPH BELL.
OCT Tug
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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 we'll grown.
Also large stock of small fruit plants,
such as Strawberries, Raspberries, Black
berries, Grape Vines, &c. Call on me
at the Perry Nursery, two miles north
of Somerset, or address me at Somerset,
Ohio. S. NJ. LENTz, Prop'r.
1fff
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An Edinburgh lover received the fol-
lowing note. accompanied by boquet Of
flowers, Dear, send you bi the
boy bucket of fours. They is like my
love for II. The nightshade menes kepe
dark. The dog fenel menes am your
slave. Rnsis red and posts pail, my love
for you shall never fale."
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Thirty-five nep counterfeits have been
detected in this country within the last
fortnight. Among these are limitations
of the $50 notes of the Lebanon Nation
al Bank Of Pennsylvania. and another
of $40 notes of the First National Bank
of Philadelphia.
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A Colonel Of military renOwn driving
along the highway a few days ago, meet
ing gentleman in civil life, stopped his
horse, thrust his hand deep down into
his "pistoI pocket" and said. "your mon
ey or your brains" The civilian meek
ly replied, perhaps you had better take
both-you need 'em." The colonel
clucked TO his horse and drove on
CEminence ConstitutionaIist.
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The latest accounts from the West
in regard to general trade CORES
pond with the great crops which are
now known to have been secured.
The country merchants, as well as
the heavy jobbers in Chicago. Gin
cinHati and St. Louis, are, as rule
in excellent spirits.
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Captain Bogardus, the famous
pigeon shooter, was arrested on Sat
urday at St. Louis, at the instance
of the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals. The complaint
was based upon his shooting pige-
on match near that city.
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BE FRANK.-You are not obliged to
discuss your business or affairs with
every one you may chance TO know; but,
in dealing with confidential friend, be
perfectly frank. Disclose the real motives
of your conduct; then, those who differ
from you may still respect you. Moth
ing is more fatal to friendship than
prevarication and deceit.
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A Chicago Heiress Worth Loving for
Herself Alone.
lFrom the Chicago Tribune |

! am proud to say that, though ] am
an heiress to over S3,000,0O0, | under
stand housekeeping in all its depart
ments thoroughly. ] am nineteen, but
have never been in love or even had a
fancy for any one; but should a man
that / love ever offer himself TO me
wonld say "Yes." though he had but
5000 year; and, remembering the hap
py married life of my sister in spite OF
poverty, should feel assured of happi-
paSa
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At recent trial the prisoner entered
a plea of mot gnilty," when one of the
jurymen put on his hat and started for
the door. The judge called him back
and informed him that he couldn't leave
until the case was tried. "TrIed?' quer-
led the juror, "why he acknowledges
that he is not guilty"
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Avoid Cold and Wet Feet.

/ will endeavor to keep on hand, at
all times, the best calf, kip and Stoga
Boots, of my own manufacture, and
warrant the same to the No. in every
respect. All rips occurring in work of
my make will be repaired gratis.
BENZ. GRAVES.
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Notice TO Builders.

CEALED PROPOSALS will be received until
- II O'Clock noon of Monday, October 25, 1875
for building School House in the town of Som
erset,. Perry county, Ohio, according to the
plans and specifications which can be seen at
the office of The Clerk Of the Board Of Education
in said town. Each bid shall contain the name
of every person interested I'm the same, and shall
be accompanied by sufficient guarantee Of some
disinterested persons that If the bid Is accepted
a contract viii be entered into and the perform
ance Of it properly secured. Both labor abd
materials must each be separately stated with
the price thereof The Board reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
By order # the Board.
Z. A. HESSE, Clerk.
Sept. q, 1875. 24w5
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and magnificent n EW BOOK just from Press.
Address J. c. MeCURDH q co. Cincinna-
ii, o. fw
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An officer of the Regular Army laugh
ed at timid woman because she was
alarmed at the noise of a cannon when
salute was fired He subsequently mar
riedshat timid woman, and six months
afterward he took off his boots iu the
hall when he came in late at night.
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Don't be so foolish as to buy a worth
less set Of plated jewelry, when you can
get solid gold set at very nearly the
price paid for plated set.
12w2 p. q. MATTHIEs & Co.
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Though America ia the chosen home
of the oyster, the French, for the past
year or two, have been taking special
pains to make their sea coast a pleasant
breeding and fattening ground for the
delicate and succulent bivalve, and their
success has been considerable. In the
Arcachon district, there have been fore
shore concessions granted TO companies
of ostreaculturists to such an extent
that their operations now cover over i've
thousand acres. In Brittany. the de-
velopment of this new industry is hard
ly less striking, and nearly i've hundred
concessions of foreshore strips have heen
made by the Government in the maritime
districts of Vannes and Auray. Special
instructions have been issued to all mar
itime authorities to assertion at what
points of their districts experiments in
oyster culture might be successfully at
tempted. During the few hours of last
November that the Arcachon oyster beds
were allowed 10 be dredged add fshed,
they yielded the almost incredible num-
her Of 40.361 900 marketable oysters.
The Frenchman is Just the one To pros
ecute this enterprise with enthusiasm,
and the extent to which he has enlisted
himself is a new triumph for the oyster.
For no gastronomic prejudices trouble
French stomaehs, and, with all the ele-
ments laid under entire tribute, the oys-
ter is at last chosen as the most exquis-
lite expression of all that is eatable in
nature
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Attachment Notice.
Road Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that Petition viii
IN be presented TO the Commissioners Of Perry
county Ohio, at their October session praying for
the establishment Of County Road along and
upon the !. lowing route, to-wit. Commencing
az the Northeast corner Of Absolom Anspacb ;
land IN the Southeast quarter Of Section No. n,
Township No. ~, Range No. II, Perry county,
Ohio: thence West on line hetween lands Of
Noah Ridenhour and Absalonl Anspach, TO in
tersection with the "Mechling Road at the
North-west corner Of Joel Spohn's land thence
south TO the Northeast corner Of Daniel Bakers
land, thence West ON the line between the lands
Of Daniel Baker and Samuel Baker TO near the
Church lott thence South 70 point IS feet
South Of the Church lot; thence West 70 Daniei
Bakers line: thence South ON line between Dam
lei Baker and Samuel Baker 20 the Section line
thence West on said Section line To intersection
with the Pleasantville Road and there to term
inate. MANY PETITIONERS.
Au ust 20, 1875. 1sw8
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Pleasant and Profitable Emp

IS 70 $50 per day. Agents wanted.
All classes Of old, make more money nc
work for ua, In their own locuiiiius, dur
ing their spare moments, or uil tho time,
than at any time elre. We offer cm-
ployment that will paw handsomely ioF
every hours work Full particulars,
terms, &c, sent free. Send ua your ad-
dress nc once. Don't delay. Naw ~
the time Don't look FOR wofk Or buai-
noss elsewhere, until you have learned
land, Maine. vAn4Q-iy
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A DYERTISING: Cheap: Goo

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THE LEGISLATURE.

There is still some doubt about
which party is in the ascendancy in
the Senate, but the indications are
that it is Republican by very small
majority. The House of Represen-
tatives is Republican, probably by
ten or twelve majority.
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Go to Skinner and Bros Drug Store
and examine their fine stock Wall Pap
per and Window Curtains, nearly one
Hundred different patterns Of wall paper
on hand which they offer for CASH. so
Ia Mems overshoes can be had for
70 cents at Walker & Russell's.
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MOTHER GoosE.-The store Of the
Nursery is told by William L. Stone in
the old Providence Journal The moth
er-in-law of Thomas Fleet, the editor, in
1871, of the Boston Weekly Rehearsal
was the original Mother Goose-the
Mother Goose of the world-famons melo-
dies. Mother Goose belonged to a
wealthy family in Boston, where her
eldest daughter, Elizabeth Goose, was
married by Cotton Mather, 1715, to
Fleet, and in due time gave birth to a
son. Like most mothers-in law in our
own day, the importance of Mrs Goose
increased with the appearance OF her
grandchild, and poor Fleet half distract
ed with her endless nursery duties, find
ing all other means fail, tried what ridi
cule could effect, and actually printed a
book, with the title, "Songs for the
Nursery, or Mother GOose's Melodies
for Children, printed by T. Fleet, at his
printing-honse, Pudding lane, Boston,
Price, ten coppers." Mother Goose was
the mother of nineteen children, and
hence we may easily trace the origin of
that famous classic: There was an old
woman who lived in a shoe; she had SO
many children she didn't know what TO
do"
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The Republicans have carried
Iowa by a majority of 10000, and
Nebraska by a majority of about
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ViOlins Complete
with bow throwed in for $500 at Cur
rams. 23w3
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OHIO ELECTION.
Republican Majority Of 1884 In
Eigbty-six Counties-Carron
and Wood to be Heard
From.
From the State Journal, 18th.

From the State Journal, 18TH
Returns have been received at
the rooms of the Republican State
Executive Committee from all the
counties in the State except Carroll
and Wood, and one township in
Delaware county. The other town.
ships in Delaware county give 135
Republican majority, and the MISS
ing township is estimated at ten,
mnking the majority in the county
145. Following are the majorities
by counties:
REPUBLICAN MAJORITIEs.
Ashtabula 4140, Athens 7S2,
Champaign 482, Clarke 997, Clin-
ton 1915, Columbiana 966, Cuya-
hoga 6072, Delaware 145, Erie 219,
Fayette 375, Gallia $40, Geauga
1880, Greene 1927, Guernsey 1893,
Hamilton S64, Harrison 285. HUI
ron 1902, jackson 290, Jefferson
S95, Lake 1876, Lawrence 637, Lo-
gan 795, Lorain 2674, Lucas 400,
Madison 81, Medina S99, Meigs 535,
Miami 767, Morgan 205, Morrow
13O, Noble 81, Paulding IA, Port
age 450, Preble 222, Scioto 259,
Summit 1115, Trumbull 1858, I'm
ion 645, Warren I175, Williams
1877. Total, 40,93S.
DEMOCRATIC MAJoRITIEs.
Adams 387, Allen 80 Ashland
$50, Auglaze 1878, Belmont IA,
Brown 1919, Butler 1858, Clermont
$40, Coshocton 592, Crawford 1869,
Dark 1911, Defiance 1865, Fairfield
1927, Franklin 1109, Hancock 271,
Hardin 85, Henry 684. Highland
80, Hooking $40, Holmes 1772,
Knox 297, Licking 1915, Mahon-
ing 100, Marion 776, Mercer 1861,
Monroe 2122, Montgomery 1913,
Muskingum $50, Ottawa 729, Per-
ry 953, Pickaway TAT, Pike 61O,
Putnam 1440, Richland 765, Ross
226, Sandusky 744, Seneca 696,
Shelby 752, Stark 264, Tuscarawas
S41, Van Vert 125, Vinton 429,
Washington 86, Wayne 452, Wyan-
dot 753. Total, 37,104.
RECAPITULATION.
Hayes majority in Al counties, 40,93S
Aliens majority in 45 counties, 37,104
Hayes's maj. in SO counties, 1884
THE LEGISLATURE.
There is still some doubt about
which party is in the ascendancy in
the Senate, but the indications are
that it is Republican by very small
majority. The House of Represen-
tatives is Republican, probably by
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Real Estate for Sale

TIME premises known rs the Brewery
Il property, in Somerset Ohio, formerly be-
longing 10 George Hooker, VIII be sold on favor
able terms.
Persons wishing TO purchase will call on W 4.
z. Finck, Somerset, Ohio.
Sept. II, 1875. %
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REHABILITATION.
Hayes's maj. in So counties.

Hayes majority in Al counties, 40,93S
Aliens majority in 45 counties, 81, 7,104
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"GARDNER HOUSE. ;,

Corner Miehi0aH Avenue and Jaots0n s., CAicago
This elegant Hotel acknowledge no rival
either m It's management, appointments, or Io-
cation. In the latter respect Il affords ~ guests
charming and unObgtructed view, from two Of
It's lofty fronts, Of Lake Michigan aa far az the
eye can reach, the finest water scope in Ameri-
ca. Is diagonally opposite the Great Exposition
Building. Also, Tufts Passenger Elevator.
9. IA. GAUBERT, Proprietor.
L. G. GRANT, Manager.
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A FORTUNE IN IT Every family buys it.
"A Sold by Agents, Address, q. g. WALKER,
Erie, Pa. ni-iw
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A fine stock of new Clocks just re-
ceived at +. G. Matthies & Co.'S. which
they will seIl at such low prices az will
astonish the people. 22w4
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AGENTS. 20 Elegant OH Chromos, mount
ed, size 9xf1 for 81; i20 for s.. Largest variety
in the world. NATIONAL CHROMO CO.,
Philadelphia, Pa. lw
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
POLITICAL.

STArE OF NEW YORK
= OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY STATE.
To THE sHERITF County OF NEW YoRK =
sR-Notiee is hereby given that General Elecog
70 be held in this State Tuesday succeeding the first
Monday OF November next November 2 the following OBJ
Secretary of state in place of Dedrch willers -
Comptroller in the place Of Nelson n Hopkins,
a treasurer in the place Of Thomas ltanes
An Attorney General in the place of Daniet Pratt.
Sweet. " ~ f % -
Canal Commissioner in the place of Reuben W. Stroud
An Inspector of State Prisons In the place
All whose terms OF Office will expire day
cember next.
Of the First Second, Third, FOURTH Fifth sixth seventh
Threenth and Fourteenth wards Of the city county Of
Also Senator the Fifth Senate district composed OF
the Eighth Ninth Fifteenth and sixteenth wards fhe city
Also Senator the Sixth district composed OF
the Tenth Eleventh and Seventeenth wards of city
Also senator for Seventh Senate district composed
city and county of New York
Also Senator for the Eighth Senate district composed Of
anu '''' COUNTY AND DISTRICT OFFICERS
Also to be elected in said county twentOne Members Of
Assembly to be elected from the Assembly districts
stituted under chapter COZ, Laws Of 1856.
Judge OF the Superior Court in the place Of John j.
Freedman.
A Surrogate in the place of Robert G. Hutchngs
4 Recorder int in the place Of John K Haekett
Two Justices of the Marine Court in the place of Michael @
Gross and Philip j. Joachimsen.
A Coroner in the place of Adolph Kessler:
All whose Of office will expire the last day Of De-
Also udge of the Court of General Sessions for the
Of fourteen years from January 1876 pursuant to chapter
Respectfully yours,
Secretary Of State
suERITF's OFFICE, New YORK August 2 1873.
certify that the foregoing is true OF the election
notice received by this day from the Secretary 9 state
Sheriff of the City and County of New York.