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4 Strange PIagne.
From ihe pitt.burrh Telegraph

Late German papers give account OF
very strange visitation by which the
German colonies of San Lorenzo and
others in the province of Rio Grande do
Sui in Brazil, have been recently laid
waste To find account of plague of
the same kind one must consult the
| legendary histories of the middle ages.
/ 1t seems, however, that by signs familiar
to native Brazilians the coming of rats
in extraordinary multitudes this year
was foreshown, but the colonists, unwill.
ing or unable to believe in these prog
nosticatiobs, made no arrangements 10
guard their stores against the destruc-
tive little animals, and they have suffer
ed accordingly. The quantities of corn
and other products said to have been
consumed by the rats sonnd fabulous
between twenty and twenty-five thous-
and kectolihes of maize alone being sin
gle item.
The rodents advanced in such hosts
that deep pits or trenches dug around
granaries were speedily so filled that. by
the exercise of little sagacity, the col
umn was soon able to continue its desc
lating march. When one of these hosts
entered corn-feld the rattling and
rustling caused by their gnawing could
be heard at considerable distance. By
moonlight their march from one planta-
tion TO another is said to have presented
sight singularly weird and uncanny
They seem to have devoured literally
almost every thing in their way, and
! what they could not consume they car
ried of to places of concealment in the
ground, under stumps, trees, etc. No
only fruit of every kind, but potatoes
pumpkins, squashes, yea, clover, oats
and even the pith of the corn stalks
nothing was spared, even the surface o
freshly planted barley and oat field
: looked in the morning like a great sieve
80 carefully had the rats explored tn
ground for every grain.
They attacked living animals. Cow
in stalls had their hoofs gnawed
them, and fat pigs were literally eat vi
Human beings were attacked Will
asleep, and there were many instances
- persons Injured by them. Good, solidl
built houses were no secure refuge fror
&c the plague, and to kill from seventy to
:" hundred rats in one house in sing
- day was no uncommon performance.
: The foregoing de,ails---only few
> those before us-may suffice to indica
!. the nature and extent Of this stranl
' visitation. No precise statements a
~ given from which to speak definite
80 about the natural history of the anima
- Three different sorts Of rats are specific
- however. Most of them were of
. bluish-gray color, with short neck ar
~ rough furlike coats; while others dark
and smoother in dress more closely I
'.0 sembled the common domestic rat
Europe and the United States. We
many OF them were much larger tn,
the beast with which we are 80 familis
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Medals and Diplomas have been so

~
numerously awarded at Philadelphia,
that they are Of little value in deter
mining comparative excellence of ex-
hibits. 1t is only in the Judges Reports,
just published, that this is determined,
and rank assigned competing articles.
The Mason & Hamlin Cabinet Organs
are not only awarded the Medal and
Diploma, but are unequivocally assign
ed by the judges "The First Rank in
the several requisites of such instru.
ments", which is equivalent to pronounc.
ing them best in all the important quail
tiles of reed organs. So this company
may add Philadelphia 1876, to the rec
ord Of it's peaceful victories in the Rrea
worlds exhibitions at Paris, 1867; Wien
ma, 1873; and Santiago, 1875.
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A woman was arraigned at the Tomba

A woman was arraigned at the Tomba
Police Court on the charge ofassaulting
her husband. She defended herself by
saying that her husband had insulted
her by saying: providence has spared
you the necessity of making any exer-
tions ofyour own to turn up your nose. "
The result is not stated, but we presume
she was honorably discharged, and went
sailing out o: Court with her nose tip.
tilted like the petals of flower.
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The Main Exposition Building TO BE
Permanent.

PHILADELPHIA, October 23.-The
Park Commission held a meeting to-
day, to decide as TO whether the Main
Building should be permitted to remain
permanently in lie position. After dis.
cussion, a resolution was adopted au-
thoriring associations Of citizens to take
possession Of the Main Building, and
employ Il for the purpose Of q perma-
oent exhibition. Much satisfaction II
felt at the final decision to retain the
building on the ground.
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Friends, Romans, Countryn,en," and es
peciauy LADIES': Lend ma your atten-
toni We have something to show you
in the way of fine goods, which we know
will please you. The like has. never be-
fore been seen in Somerset.
The sight Ia grand and dazzles the eye,
Come and nee, admire, and-conclude to
buy,
For we don't refuse "Greenbax," either
new or old,
And even will take (when We can gel
it) silver and gold.
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Picture cord, tassels, window shades
any kind you want, at Skinner's.
Western Land Owners

Willing to trade for lands in this Sec
tion of Ohio, will do well to inform me
by mail, or otherwise.
l have several farms to exchange for
Western lands and some ready cash.
Also, Western lands and ready cash
to exchange for real estate in this sec
tion of Ohio.
/ desire to increase both my list OF
Western lands and lands in this section,
ready for fair exchange.
MARTIN KAGAY,
80 Real Estate Agent.
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Miss Belmont, the trapeze performer
with Bailey, Cooper n Co.'S Circns,
met unexpectedly with two brothers in
Healdsburg, California, whom she has
not seen since she was about eight years
o1d-about twenty years ago. The
brothers are Joseph and J. p Patrick.
She will quit the Circus as soon as her
present engagement ends. and live with
her brothers.
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GOLD Bears less premium now than
for fifteen (15) years; or since the slave
holders rebellion; only fraction ouer
per cent and, az n sequence, Cnrran is
selling watches, clocks, jewelry &c, low
er than esr was known betorelI 28w2
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Mr.. James Corrie, Dentist. in Balti-
more, writes: Il have used DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup personally and in my fam
lily for two or three years, and am pre-
pared to say that there is nothing TO
compare to it as a remedy for Coughs,
Colds etc.
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Sealed Proposals.

WILL be received by the Mayor TIL Noyem-
w Der 1st, 1876, for the building Of Foot
bridge across the stream at the west end of orth
street, Somerset, Ohio. Plans and specifications
can be seen at the Mayors Office, and the COM
mittee reserves the right to reject any or all
bids. BY order Of the Council.
RoBT. B. WOODWARD,
GEO. BRuNNER, IT,,
y. J. KRvMLAyF.
CdHmigtss.
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John D. Fulton is lecturing on "W hom
Shall We Truet?" It would be much
more interesting to the bulk of his au-
diences if he would try to answer the
question, "Who will trust us?"-[ Boston
Herald
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THE BEST MEDICINE,

EAST MARsHFIELD, Aug. p, 1870.
Mr.. STEVENS: Dear Sir-I am sew
enty -one years of age; have suffered ma
ny years with Kidney Complaint, weak
ness in my. back and stomach. / was in
duced by friends to try your VEGE-
TINE, and l think it the best medicine
for weakness Of the Kidneys | ever used.
I have tried many remedies for this COM
plant, and never found so much relief
| as from the VEGETINE. 1t strength
ems and inviRorates the whole system
Many of my acquaintance have taken il
and l believe it to be good for ali the
complaints for which il is recommend
| cd Yours trnly
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PRONOUNCED INCURABLE.

Boston, May 80, 1871.
II. r. STEVENS, Esq: Dear Sir-I
have been badly afflicted with Kidney
Complaint for ten years; have suffered
grea. pain in my back, hips and side.
with great difficulty in passing urine,
which was often, and in very small
qusntitiea, frequently accompanied with
blood and excrntiating pain.
] have faithfully tried most of the
popular remedies recommended for my
complaint; have been under the treat
ment Of some of the most skillful physi-
clans in Boston, all Of whom pronounc-
ed my case incurable. This was my
condition when ! was advised by a
friend to try the VEGETINE, and
could see the good effects from the first
dose / took. and from that moment /
kept on improving until ] was entirely
cured, taking in all, l should think,
about six bottles.
| 1t is indeed a valuable medicine and if
should be afflicted again in the same
way, would give dollar dose, if
could not get it without.
Respectfully, J. M. GLE.
SOL Third Street, South Boston.
NEARLY BLIND.
H. r. STEVENS: Dear Sir-In ex-
pressing my thanks to you for benefits
derived from the use of VEGETINE
and to benefit others, will state:-
When eight or nine years old ! was
afflicted with Scrofula, which made its
appearance in my eyes, face and head
and I was very near blind for two years
All kinds of operations were performed
on my eyes, and all to no good result
nv body, limbs and feet, and at times in
an aggravated way.
Last Summer I was, from some cause
weak in my spine and kidneys, and i,
was at times very hard to retain the
urine. Seeing your advertisement in the
Commercial, ! bought bottle of VEG
ETINE. and commenced using accord
ing to directions. In two or three dayt
I obtained great relief After using foul
or FIVE bottles noticed it had wonder
full effect on the rough, scaly blotches oil
, nv body and legs. ! still used VEGE
TINE and the humorous sores one aftel
another disappeared until they were al
gone, and | attribute the cure of the two
diseases to VEGETINE, and nothin,
else.
If am ever affected with anything
r Of the kind again I shall try VEG E
TINE as the only reliable remedy
Once more accept my thanks, and be
lieve me to he. Very respectfully,
: AUSTIN PARROTT.
, Dec. l, 1872. No. 81 Gano Street
Cincinnati, Ohio.
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PAIN IN THE BACK.

There is no remedy to medical science
which has proved itself more valuable
in cases of Kidney Complaints than the
VEGETINE. 1t acts directly upon the
secretions. cleanses and purfies the blood
and restores the whole system to healthy
action.
The following extraordinary cure of
great sufferers, who had been given up
by the best physicians as hopeless cases,
will speak for themselves, and should
challenge the most profound attention OF
the medical faculty, as we'll as of those
who are suffering from Kidney Com
-.
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Flowers-BeautifaI Flowers.

Lovers Of flowers are respectfully in
formed that all my towering plants are
now in bloom. and that the came are
offered for sale at the lowest prices At
my Greenhouse on Columbus street,
Somerret, Ohio. p. g. MArTHrrs.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-10-27

Diseases of the Kidneys, Bladder, etc..
are always unpleasant, and at times they
become the most distressing and danger
ous diseases that can effect the human
system. Most diseases of the Kidneys
arise from impurities in the blood, caus-
ing humors which settle on these parts.
VEGETiNE excels any known remedy
in the whole world for cleansing and
purifng the blood, thereby causing a
healthy action to all the organs of the
body.
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Attachment Notice.
Grimm & Gailin, Plaintiffs,

A. j. Stoneburner, Defendant.
Before Martin Kagay, a J. P. Of Reading town.
ship, Perry county, Ohio.
YVyHE defendant will take notice that an at
i tachment was issued in the above case on
the 4th day Of October, 1876, by said Justice OF
the Peace, for a claim Of $50 In favor of Plain.
tiffs, and for Sl2, the probable costs.
GRIMM d GALLIN, PPhs.
Oct. 13, 1876, 27w3
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The largest, finest and best selected as.
sortment Of gold and gold plated chains,
for both ladies and gentlemen, ever Of.
fered In Somerset, At j. G. Curran's.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-10-27

The reason that people go to Walker
& Russell for Boots and Shoes: Because
they deal exclusively in that line, and
of course can cell cheaper.
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KIDNEY COMPLAINT.

Probably there is no complaint that
affiicts the human system, which is SO
little understood at the present time, as
some of the varied forms of Kidney
complaints.
There is no disease which causes such
acute pain or more alarming in its re-
suits than when the kidneys fail to Sc
crete from the blood the uric acid, and
other poisonous substances, which the
blood accumulates in it's circulation
through the system.
If from any cause tine kidneys fail to
perform the functions devolving upon
them, the cumulations are taken up by
the absorbents and the whole system
thrown into state of disease, causing
great pain and suffering, and very often
immediate death. Hence the import
ance of keeping the kidneys and blood
in healthy condition, through which
all the impurities of the body must
I
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TO WESTERN EMIGRANTS Z

For Maps, Railroad Time Tables, Land
Circulars; Land Exploring Tickets, Low
Rates on Household Goods and Stock,
and Reliable Information relative to the
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Young Hyson Tea, new and sweet,
The best in the market, At 81 per pound.
at Hsmilsons ssore.
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Mrs. 7. H. 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. z
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A Boston porter leisurely stole 81 900
worth Of goods before being discovered. i.
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WIN =
Flower and Vegetable Garden

is the most beautiful work of the kind
in the world. 1t contains nearly $50
pages, hundreds of fine illustrations, and
four Chrome Plates of Flowers, beauti-
fully drawn and colored from nature.
Price 35 cents, in paper covers; 65 cents,
hound in elegant cloth.
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LUNCH & BILLIARDS
In West end American House, Somerset, o.
Lunch 5cts.

Liquors, Wines and good Beer a specially,
either of which can be had by the drink. hall
pint or gallon. Lunch at all times during the
day and >vening. mis- On,
J. |. STERN.
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Somerset Grain Market.
Terms of Rent

The above rates includes all expenses,
except on occasions in which unusually
late hours are kept, when an extra COM
pensation must be allowed for taking
care of Hall, or the party renting be re-
sponsible for unnecessary damages, and
take care of it himself after the said
usual hours for closing.
All contracts for Hall must hereafter
be made with the Mayor.
The foregoing regulations will be
strictly adhered to under all circum-
stances hereafter.
RoBr. B. WOODWARD, Mayor.
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To Land Buyers
A FRFE RIDE +!
OVER LAND GRANT ROADS.

/ am the only agent east of the Mis-
sissippi River, acting under appoint
ment received from Governors of West
ern States. Ny duties are 20 see that
you get Reliable Information and the
Best Possible Rates on Transportation
Don't fail to call on or write 10 me be-
fore making any arrangements relative
to moving your people or property. I
Make no Charge for services.
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What every person says must be true.
It is fact, Dittoe & Hall sell goods
cheaper than any other house in the
county. SO
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WEST! !!
Call on or Address.

J. NJ. KELLY.
General Emigration Agent, n. w.
Corner Fourth and Vine Streets Direct
ly Opposite the Post Office Cincinnati,
Ohio.
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VICK'S
Flower and Vegetable Seeds

are the best the world produces. They
are planted by q million people in
America, and the result is, beautiful
Flowers and splendid Vegetables. A
Priced Catalogue sent free TO all who
enclose the postage-a cent stamp.
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Fine engraving done to order on short
notice at Curran's.
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
200 ACRES
OF good timber land for sale, in f. or
more, equal and undivided share, cost
ing only
as down payment, will cover the entire
cost to the purchaser, if certain other
conditions are fulfilled.
2 SAW MILLS
Wanted to saw for two-thirds of the
lumber. Address
stiff MARTIN KAGAv,
Somerset, 0.
A fine lot of mems and boys shoes, of
the latest style, just received by Walker
& Russell.
Hamilton is selling a good syrup at
60 cents per gallon.
Euerybody kno,rs that J. C. Curran
sells goods at reasonable figures, and that
is why SO many patronize him.
Graves is selling Boots & Shoes
cheaper than the cheapest 52w6
Tobacco and cigars,-the very best at
SINNERS.
fruit, such as Peaches, Pears, Plums,
Cherries, Pineapple, &c., which We wish
to close at less than cost.
81 HAMILTON & Co.
A large lot of Wall Paper, Window
Shades, Table covers, ETC., very cheap
for cash at SINNERS new Drug Store
5Ot
Wall Paper only cents per bolt al
SINNERS new Drug Store. 50t
Great bargains at Graves Boot & Sho,
Store. 52wt
Go to SINNERS Drug store, if yo,
wish to get nice patterns of Wall-pape
and Window-curtains. They sell fr
cash only. 40
} 100 different kinds of pocket books a
} j. c. Curran's, at from 10 cents to 50 o.
J each.
WANTED.-$1500 from parties who's
accounts are past due. We are selling
! now strictly for cash at greatly reduce,
Idseo and desire speedy adjustment o
all past due accounts at once.
Respectfully, &c.
= J. G. CURRAN.
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MARKET REPORT.

Vegetine is Sold by all Druggists.
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yick's Floral Guide.

This ia beautiful Quarterly Journal,
finely illustrated, and containing an ele-
gant colored Frontispiece with the frat
number. Price only 25 cents. for the
year. The FIRST number for 1876 just is-
sued. Address
JAMES WICK, Rochester, n. Y.
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Before we take our leave of our old
friends and Customers, We wish 10 ten
der our thanks to them for their patron
age; and We will introduce TO you Mr..
H. e. Chalfant, who viii use you right.
Please give him fair trial, and you
will be satisfied. We want all our old
customers to continue to deal at the old
stand
ARNOLD L HELSER.
April IA 1876
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= ,,nlng Star and Catholic ~essenge''
100 oRIEAn, SUM- Az, APRIL 30 tr's
ST ,JOSEPHS FAIR.

MI. animal Fair for the magnificent new
4 o..,ob IF St. Joseph opened Saturday evening,
no6a mat in the now celebrated HAL, corner
4 D.L;,nv and Common streets. The experience
;saa bv the ladies at previous Fairs has
1..;,,x, mnch awaited them in the decoration
80 Tables aud the selection OF fancy arti-
CIV -aA,a or sale, for tasty as the former
- - and appropriate the latter have
,-oved. we mnst acknowledge that this
YEAR the managing spirits have e1celleo tneir
4 previous efforts. We cannot noer'aAe 70 give
+ eyen list of all the pretty Things we sa"
on the occasion of our VIslI ias' week. inc
a delicious beverages served at the several tables
or the delicate eatables found In the restaurant,
Init we will mention, in brief the contests and
rafass which seemed to attract most general
lattention. They are as follows:
81 .Losenhs Table Contests for bride, be-
ltween Messrs. J. H. Smith and A. Whalen for
I &bree cold chains and lockets and three hand
ome tea sets, between number of young
jadies.
a 1faoaoEa.-Contests for gold headed cane,
&bet ween two young gentlemen.
acknowledgements: for 500 in gold, (do-
mated by Mr.. j. Cloney), between Fathers Smith
two ladies' and for gold headed cane betwee
Messrs Bienvenue and Jones.
Restaurant Contests for Stole between
Fathers RheindoItf and Doyle; for a locket
aud chain, between Misses Lecaste, Morrison
and Ritson.
Cotton Plant Contests for set of furniture
and a set of jewelry, between several young
ladies'
The Ancient.-Grapd contest for beautiful
American flag, between Divisions Nos. and ,,
Ancient Order II ibernians; contests for a locket
and chain, between Misses Mary Mcclure,
Mary Z. Cahilf and Susan King, and for a steel
anvil, between Messrs. NJ. Fogarty, Thos. MI
gent and Con. Boyle.
Shamrock Contests for silver watch, be-
tween Fathers Boglioli and Ley den, and for
gold locket, between two young ladies.
Ford 8 Table.-Exciting contest for horse,
between Messrs. Hugh McCloskey and J. w.
Hastings.
Cotton Field "A basket of beautifully made
fruit and other exquisite articles for rattle.
The Fair will continue throughout this week,
and we feel sure that the object for which it is
held, that of helping to complete the grandest
Ichurch building in the South-a temple which
will be the glory of our city and an honor to
|the Catholic Church-no less than a lively
sense of the open-handed generosity of the
people of st. Joseph's parish, manifested in
every charity, regardless of parish limits, will
cause nightly attendance of large crowds
from sll parts of the city.
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LIST OF TABLES
l. PRESIDENTS TABLE-Mrs c. E Schmidt.
. FLOWER TABLE-MTs ID A ChaGra1.
3. PUNCH-Mrs G. w. Dunbar.
4 ST. ANTHONY'S-Mrs. RimsEza Mrs. BToggi
and MIS- a. L e!ery.
5. CATREDRAI-Mrs.NF Garnet and Miss z. Ducatei
6 ST MARY 'S-Mrs Rernion Mrs. A. Carriere and
Mrs. Wiendahl.
I HOLY TRINITY (GsrmanI- Miss Rieman and
Miss Clerk
e. CENTENNIAL TABLE-Misaes f. Malone and
NJ. Sca!len.
g. MORNING STARING. Golden and Mrs Andry.
TO- FIREMENIS TABLE-Mesdames BarJac, Leclero
Fuseer, and Mrs. Moss.
H. RESTAUR ANT-AIrsdamos BlSbof Gaudet Bas-
s'tn ana Gas4uct.
CONTESTS.
/. A magnificent Banner OF St. Patrick. painted by
Mr.. HumUi oCht, between several Divisions Of
40. II.
2. Gold Chalice, between Revs. j. Moynlhan Finn
and l.. kennedy.
3. Gold.headed Cane, between Frs. bouncing and
Meylor
L. Altar Candlesiicks and Cross between the Cattle.
dral and st, Mary Church.
The first comforts at the Centenary Table the
last st. Marys Bo,ides these many other con
tests and every table and all kinds of beau
tifal articles for sale:
On the second day of the Fair the CHINESE
MOTHER will be played by few young ladies the
other evenings will be enlivened by tho St. Louis
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