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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-01-14

The Executive Committee of the
Board of Construction of the Atlantic
and Lake Erie Railroad, held meet
ing at Columbus, Monday. They report
that they have succeeded in so arrang-
ing their matters, that they are now in
prosperous condition, and will proceed
at an early day to push forward the
work of building the road.-[Newark
American.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-01-14

But few men can handle q hot lamp
chimney and say there is no place like
home, at the same time.-[ Danbury
News.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-01-14

A piano affords young lady good
chance to show her lingering and her
inger-ring. - -
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-01-14

If you have a favor to ask Of a man,
now be sure and shut the door amer you
when you go into his Office.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-01-14

A considerate proceeding-sending q
standing army 10 the seat Of war.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-01-14

BARRIERS are we'll informed on combing
events.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-01-14

An Ulster ovsrcoat covers a multitude
of sins.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-08-23

grove and creek of pure water run
ming through it. They had been fed
on corn all summer and we had COM
menced feeding with new corn. This
disease broke out among our hogs, as
with our neighbors, just after cold
rains. Since this experience We have
provided high posted, well ventilated
sheds and kept them we'll bedded and
dry ut all times of the year, and have
lost no more hsgs from cholera,
thumpS or any other disease. We use
no preventive medicines, and are rails
ing $50 head yearly. We feed young
pigs and sows mill feed and soaked
corn. During the winter they receive
corn. with once in a While feed of
oats for change. We give ashes
every morning, either of coal or wood.
as they come from the stove, and salt
twice Il week. We think it is ones
own fault if his hogs have cholera,
unless brought to them. We think it
contagious but generally spontaneous.
". Y. Herald.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-08-23
4 Preventive Of Hog Cholera.

\ great many communications have
been published concerning the causes
and remedies of this disease, which
has destroyed immense numbers Of
swine. particularly at the West. The
most sensible cause and preventive are
herewith communicated by Bartlett
Brothers. of Round Grove, Iowa, who
write: " In looking over the letters on
the subject of "hog cholera we are
more than ever satisfied that the key
to the whole mystery is overlooked
and that it is lack of good shelter
Seven years ago the disease went
through this vicinity, commencing in
the month Of September. Every herd,
with two exceptions, suffered. Those
two were treated no better than the
rest. only they had good shelter and
were we'll bedded. our herd at the
time numbered about a hundred head
Of yearling hogs and rs many more
spring pigs. OF which we lost abut one
half. They were running on tame
grass pasture, in which there was a
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-08-23
DOnst Poison Your system

With such hurtful drugs as quinine, Gallo
mel, or blue pills, but take instead that safe,
prompt and agreeable substitute, Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, which, whether it is
used to remedy or prevent mala1ial feyers,
overcome general debility, or to correct tor
pidiiy Of the liver and bowels, will in every
case be found fully adequate to the wants
of the sick and feeb!c II entirely removes
dyspeptic symptoms, and by stimulating the
# " of gastric juice, facilitates digestion
ana irsures the conversion Of food into
blood, whereby the system is efficiently
nou. cd and regains lis lost yigor. This
great yer, able restorative has received the
Endorsement Of men Of science the press
has repeatedly borne voluntary testimony to
its excellence, and the public has long since
given it the preference to every medicine OF
Is And.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-08-23
MANY VINO are su.errnc nom the effects

MANY WHO are SurcfinT ron the elects
q the warm weather and are deblltated are ad-
nsed by physicians 10 take moderate amounts OF
whisky two or three times during the dav In
little while those who adopt this advice frequently
increase the number Of : drinks and In time be-
come confirmed iuehriates. 4 beverage which
will not create thirst for Intoxicating LIQUORS and
which Is intended especially for the benefit Of de-
bilitated persons, whether at hcme or abroad. is
DR.. Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic. Containing the
juices Of many medicinal herbs this preparation
does not create an appetite for the intoxicating
cup. The nourshing and the life supporting prop
critics OF many valuable natural productions con
tanned in IL and well known to medical men have
mos strengthening influence. A single bottle Of
the Tonic will demonstrate its valuable qualities.
For debility arising from sickness, over-exertion
OF from any cause whate yer, wineglassful of Sea
Weed Tonic taken after meals will strengthen the
stomach and create an appetite for wholesome
food. To all who about leaving their homes
We desire to say that the excelleat effects Of Dr.
Schenck's seasonable remedies Sea W eed Tonic
and Mandrake Pills-are particularly evident when
taken by those who are njurously affected by a
change of water and diet No person should leave
home without taking supply of these safeguards
along. For sale by all Druggists.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-08-23
To Preserve Flowers and Plants.

The following instructions are from
the pen of Rev. q. llenslow, one of
the best practical botanists in En-
gland:
The materials required are common
cartridge paper, thick White blotting
paper. cotton wadding, and millboard.
all cut to the same size. The plants
should be gathered in dry weather. and
soon after the flowers open, when
their colors are brightest Succuent
plants, (such as datfodiI, orchis. or
stone crop should be put into Scalding
water, with the exception of the flow
ers, for minute or two then laid ON
a cloth to dry.
Arrange the specimens and papers in
the following order: NHllboard, cart
ridge paper, wadding (split open, and
the glazed side placed next to the cart
ridge paper, blottlng paper, the spec-
mems, having small pieces of wadding
placed within and around the flowers
to draw off all the moisture as
quickly as possible, blotting paper,
wadding as before, cartridge paper.
millboard. When the specimens, etc,
are thus arranged heavy weights should
be put on them; about thirty lbs. the
first day, sixty lbs. afterwards. Remove
them from under pressure, in II day
or two; carefully take away all the
papers, etc, except the blottng papers
between which the specimens are
placed; put these in a warm air to dry,
while the removed papers, etc. are
dried in the sun or by the fire. When
dry tbut not warm) place them in the
same order as before; put all under
the heavier pressure for few days.
when Of not succulent) they will be
dry.
Flowers of different colors require
different treatment to preserve their
colorS. Blue flowers must be dried with
heat, either under case of hot sand
before fire, with hot iron, or in Il
cool oven. Red flowers are injured 10y
heat; they require to be washed with
muriatic acid, diluted in spirits of
wine, to fix the color. One part of
acid to three parts of spirit is about
the proportion. The best brush with
which to apply this mixture is the
head of thistle when in seed, us the
acid destroys a hair pencil, and Injuries
whatever it touches except glass or
china therefore il should be used
with great care. Many yellow flowers
turn green even after they have re-
manned yellow some weeks; they must
therefore be dried repeatedly before
the fire, and again after they are
mounted ON paper and kept in a dry
place. Purple flowers require as much
care, or they soon turn a light brown.
White flowers turn brown if handled
or brushed before they are dried.
Daisies, pansies, and some other flow
ers must not be removed from under
pressure for two or three days. or the
petals viii curl up. AS all dried
plants ferns eXceptedD are liable to be
infested by minute insects, a small
quantity of the poison corrosive sub
Innate, dissolved in spirits of wine,
should be added to the paste, which it
Will also preserve from mold. The
best cement for fixing the specimens
on to the paper or cardboard is gum
paste. 1t is composed of thick gum
water and -four mixed in warm water,
by adding the two together, warm and
Of consistence that will run off the
hair pencil.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-08-23

SAFE, PERMANENT AND CoMP, gTE w H.
boft's Tonic cures Cbiils and Fever, Dumb
Chills and Bilious FeYers-tbose Titar that
Kill their thousands whore this remedy IS
unknown. 1t cures enlargement Of the
Spleen. II cures Hypertrophy of the Liver.
1t hurts no one. 1t cures all types OF Mala-
rial Feyers and Is perfectly protective in all
its effects Try Wilhoft's Tonic, the great
infallible Chill Cure. O. Il. FINLAI * Co.,
Projectors, New Orleans.
For sALE BY ALL DEUGGIsgs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-08-23

THE United states Commits sioucT Of Edu-
cation in his late report says Of the Nayhcw
Business College, Detroit: Young men de-
string q business education viii find the adj
yantages here offered the most perfect pos
siblen Centennial pamphlets, giving fun
information, furnished on application 1t the
College, personally or BY letter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-08-23

A GOOD INNEsTMFN" ..g dollar for Shall
lenhefgcr's Ag" -.dute. The worst case
OF chtlls p" immediately. Never more
than matter commencing. 1t strength
- system and improves the appetite.
3thing in it to inJure an infant (Sold by
all druggistS.b
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-08-23

THE Union College of Law at Chicago has
s Rofessors, p Lecturers, and, last year, out
of l3S students, graduated so Attys. Terms
$50 Address. Y. b. DENsLoW, IL D., Sec.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-08-23

PRUssING's White Wine Vinegar Works, es.
tabished in lS4S, are TIE largest in the world
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-08-23

THE ENORMOUS WAsTAGE Of grain 20 ineri'abh
xth other styles Of Tbreshers can be SAVED by this
Improved Machine, nicieni, eroy job more das
pay all expenses of threshng.
FLAX, TIMOTHY. MILLET, HUNGARIAN and
like seeds threshed separated cleaned and saved
o. easily and perfectly Wheat, Oats Rye or Barl,,
AN EXTRA PRICE is usually paid for grain An.
leeds cleaned by this machine for extra cleanliness
IN THE WET GRAIN Of 1875, these were sul,star.
tally the ONLY MACHINES that could run with prob
or economy, doing fast, thorough and perfect work
nhs1 Others utterly failed.
ALL GRAIN, TIME and MONEY wasting comriics-
tons such rs Endless Aprons" "Raddles Beaersn
Pickersp etc, entirely dispensed nth leas than
onehalf the usual Gears Belts Boxes and Journals:
easier managed durable Hight running no cost
y repairs; dust. no litteriBgs" % clean W; not
troubled by adverse winds. rain OF storms
FARMERS and GRAIN RAIsERS who are paaed
In the large saving made by IL will not employ inse
rior and wastefu machines, but win ias,t on this
improved Thresher doing their work.
FOUR SIZES made for G, 8, ID ~ Horse
Powers ALSO speciality Of SEPARATIONS, designed
and made EyqEEssLY FOR STEAM POWER.
TWO STYLES OF HORSE POWERS viz: I'm
proved "Triple Gear and our "spur Speed" Wood
bury styls), both Mounted on four wheels.
If INTERESTED in Thrcshing or Grain Raising,
apply 10 nearest Dealer write 70 us for iilustrs-
ted Circular (sent ee, giving full particulars Of Sizes
6tyles, Prices, Terms, etc.
Nichols, Shepard q Co.,
BATTLE CREEK. MICH.
NJ al F7i-F %
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-08-23

VVHES WHITING TO ADyERTlsERs.
w please say you saw the Adv rttso.
ent in this paper. =
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-13
FORTY FOURTH CONGREss.-Ist SESSION
SENATE.

[ WASHINGTON, May IA communica-
tion was received from the School Com
missioners OF the District of Columbia,
in answer to Senate resolution, stat
Ting that no discrimination exists in the
management of The white and colored
schools of the District. The motion to
take up the House bill to provide for the
appointment OF a Receiver Of National
Banks was not acted upon, there being
but few members present, and the Sem
ate adjourned until Monday.
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, May Pin Committee
OF the Whole the Post-office Appropria.
ton Bill was considered; the amend
ment abolishing the letter oarsier sys-
TEN in cities having less than forty
thousand population was rejected; an
an amendment increasing the item of in
land transportation from $4,000, 900 to
$l5. 100000 was adopted; all other amend
ments were rejected. Without dispos-
ing OF the bill Che Committee arose, and
the Chairman of the Committee on
Printing made partial report on the
Government Printing Office, showing
gross mismanagement In that bureau,
and recommending that it be abolished !;
the report was ordered printed ana re-
committed. Adjourned.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-13

Hon. j. III. Elliot was nominated fol
Judge in the First Kentucky Appellate
District yesterday.
The work on the entire line OF the
Springfield, Jackson 81 Pomeroy Rail
road has been rolet.
The great Cheshire stakes, yesterday
were won by Thunder; Mandarin sec
ond and Skatska third.
The bodies OF Charles Metz and wife,
murdered by Indians. were brought int
Laramie City yesterday.
James Lawlor, shot by Policeman
Boggs, in Springfield, Easter Sunday
died in Urbana yesterday.
Tue Silver Creek mining property has
accidently burned. Every thing is quiet
In the vicinity of the late troubles.
The trial of G. W. Ritter, defaulting
County Treasurer at Laramie City, wy,
terminated yesterday in AN acquittal on
technical grounds.
Count Won Arnim has appealed to the
Supreme Disciplinary Court against the
decree by which he was dismissed from
the public service.
Stephenson, the Urbana Presiding Ell
der, alter being discharged in that D ace
for his appearance at the Criminal
Court.
Mrs. P. Windheim and son, of Omaha,
while OUT riding yesterday were run
away with and thrown from. the buggy.
The mother was considerably hurt and
tile SOU so seriously Injured that he is
not expected to live.
Three hundred Knights Templar and
their families, OF Columbus, had made
arrangements to attend the Centennial,
but being unable to obtain rebate from
the present railroad rates, have decided
to abandon their trip.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-13
Springfield Items.

1PeClHl 10 EHB btAE
SPRINGFIELD, May 13.-The approaches
to the sidewalks of the Spring-street
Bridge are In dangerous condition.
All the grain harvesters shipped from
this city tor the Centennial were in time
LOT exhibition on the morning Of the
. A Bristow Club is about to be organ
lied in.tbis city.
The Yellow Springs Hotel has been
purchased by gentleman from Ports
mouth, and will shortly be reopened.
Citizens living north of the Mill-race
complain of the want Of some kind OF a
bridge that will connect with Water or
Foster streets.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-13
Police Court.

Miscellaneous-KateA Allen, threatening pcr-
| sonal violence, continued; John Lnsen,an.
malicious destruction Of property. disnissea:
James Williams, burglary, continued; steyhea
Eich, overcharging, 30-&25; Scott Brown.
shooting with intent to kill, continued: Ral,,i,
McCartin, malicious destruction OF prupersy
and resisting officer, continued; Isaiah tIrrFS.
loitering dismissed; j. 4. Filling CHAM, Tuxitas .
nom justice, Delivered to springfield, o., UEs-
cial; Chris. Hagley, careless driving, coutin-
ued.
Drunk aud Disorderly--Mary Fagin, 10 slax.-
Ella Detterman, dismissed; Catherine l;eh.u.s 4
$lb; VIM. kahle, dismissed; Frank. Farrai;.
50, fine Hmitted; Minnie Goodrich. Mary Her
bert, under bonds; John Linzcnnan, 81.
Aiichael O'Ha!eran, dismissed.
Petit Larceny-C. {. reynolds, $40; Fers.
Kcrl and Andrew Snyder, dismissed; Mlc,aaA
W csh, 81 $50; John Hamilton, 30-SIO1
Vagrancy-Barney Hughes and Hcrnasn
Walters. 10 days each; Jas Flanagan. uhs-
missed; John Ryan, 81 days.
Assault and itatttry--JOhn Shay, dismissses
Ralph McCartin, con, inund.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-13
AnluseinenH. A

Remember the. Hav in benefit Monday
night at Woods Theater. Ii you hass
purchased tickets OF admission. secuss
reserved seats by paying slight ad-
vance at office. The seats are goingliks
hot cakes, and you can not attend ta
this too early.
GRAND OPRRl-HoUsE.-Mr. Sothcra
closes his engagement to-day, appearing
on both occasions in has grand charae,
ter Of 'sLord Dundreary."
Next week Miss Rose Eytinge aa
"Rose Michel" supported by lhe iamous
combination from The Union square Tina.
ater, New York, ana with scenery, etc :.
just as the play was produced when q
mad the run Of two hundred nights il
That city.
WOODS THEATER.-John Thomason.
afternoon and evening, in s.On Haua.s
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-13
Hamilton County Teachers, Assoc
cialiOn.

A fine assemblage Of ladies, gentlemen
and scholars Of Hamilton County (out-
side of Cincinnati) met together at the
Council Chamber this morning to attend
The May monthly meeting, which by the
way will be the last one oil this year.
The exercises were opened by prayer
offered by President q. s. Fay, Princi-
pal OF Wyoming Public Schools. The
music upon this. .occasioh--the schools
taking turns-was furnished by the Cum
minsviIle intermediate Scnool. :
The competitive reading by few
scholars from the schools OF MIR. Carriy.
han and Mi. Nj. 5. Terrill, was most in.
teresLing.
Three essays were read, the fret b,
Mr.. 5. 5. Oyerholt, Of Harrison. Ohio
on SHOW to Teach Readings, the sec.
ond, on "Teachers and TeaehtnT.v by
Miss Jane Dilckwood, of the Dayton
Normal Schools; the last, by Mr.. Han.
cock, subject, ssTaking All Account Of
Stock" AT the close OF the regular pro-
gramme, "Auld Lang Synew was sung,
and after the usual Interchange OF court.
esies, during which some talk Of again
meeting ell masso at teachers picnic.
TO be gwen perhaps in June, the pleas.
ant party withdrew.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-13
John II. Hasig.

From personal inspection. from the
testimony of reliable gentlemen. and
lastly from the authority Of Sanitary
Policeman Donnelly, who made
an examination, We are prepared to
state thatthe article signed '.Passers
by" in the STAR yesterday, in reference
to the alleged filthy condition Of City
Undertaken John b. Habig's sta
BILE, on Sixth street, WAS a
that gentleman; and the conduct OF one
who, TO vent personal spite, resorts to
the public prints TO injure the business
and standing OF a reputable business
man, can not be too severely condemned.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-13
Merritt, the New York Millionaire

New York Correspondence Of Baltimore Sun.
The heaviest stockholder in the Pa
citic Bank of this city, also in the Pa
cific Insurance Company, died at his
residence in Westminster County, yes.
terday. He was a bachelor, aged seven.
ty years, and leaves fortune of 81, 500.
900. The property was accumulated
from his business as droyer and what
proved to be Judiclous inyes stments. Mr..
Merritt was an eccentric man and left
no will. He had been frequently urged
to do SO during his recent sickness, but
refused on the plea that he would get
well. lie added: "If L do not, hope
those who receive my money will have
as much pleasure in spending it as l had
in making it," With all his vast wealth,
SO close was he in his habits Che lived
all alone) that he refused to buy car
pet for his floor, and had scarcely suffi.
cient covering for his bed. Indeed, from
his surroundings, one would suppose
him very poor man, and yet he was the
virtual owner OF national bank and a
wel,-known insurance company. Mr..
Campbell, President of the Pacific Bank,
estimates Sir. Merritt's wealth al s., $780,
coo, while others place it between $3,0U0,.
0C0 and IA 000, 900
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-13
Beating a Testatoa
New York Woril.l

A Hebrew gentleman had n iegar,
lett him, but it WAS hampered with 30
unfortunate condition, which he has :
ened 10 announce to a ,sympathixipe
friend. The sum was & 1000, but haif
the sum, according to the testatar-s q
wish, was TO be placed in his cofsiu aui7
buried with him. Was there ever such 4
waste OF good money. But the symp :
thizer was equal to the occasso 4.
where is the money nosf, he aske,i.
and he was told ''ln the bank.v ssA3
right" he said; ''you write check asz
$4,000, and put 1t in the old boys conl I,
drawn to orderw That young gai
ought to get on In The world.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-13

/ will give you an estimate OF what II
costs to raise wheat in this county--or
what IT cost me last season. IcultiYated
torty.two acres OF wheat, old land, which
has been improved by manure and clo-
yer; soil, limestone, with u stiff, red clay.
Allow W per day for team, Va per day for
harvesting, 81 per day fol stacking Cor
help in stacking, as ! did the stack
Ing myselfl, and 81 per day for
hands In threshing--it cost me 4S
cents per bushel--the forty-two acres
yielding seven hundred bushels; some
was lest on account Of rain, which is
not included In the yield. Wheat being
worth 81 10 to 81 85 per bushel at the
mills here, you will see that II was worth
~ oents per bushsl net, Board Of
hands and rent OF hand have not been
Included Ia the cost. L. E. W.
Capo Giragdesu Y o., NO., April 3 IA,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-13
shooting-The Chincse.

BY American Press Association'to the STAB.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 13.-The Sumner
Guards, which heat New YORK Com.
pany at rifa-shooting last year, held its
annual shooting match to-day at Ale.
media. Fifty-two men fired. The per-
centaYe OF points was 67.4.l3.
Ihe SIX Chinese companies have de.
cided to telegraph their partners at
Hong Kong not to ship goods on vessels
carrying more than one hundred China
men. This is to put check ON Chinese
EN- migration.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-13
HoOsier Notes.

BY American Press ASSOCIATE - tn the STAR.
INDIANAPOLIS, May Seven col
ored men have been ck 20 appear fol
examination as to their physical fitness
Tor positions OH the police force.
Mrs. Cook, who was Inst rumental in
sending Marshaus TO Jail for attempting
rape few days ago, was punished by
having her premises fired, it is supposed,
by friends of the prisoner, and narrowly
escaped the flames with her family. Der
lOss is about 81 800