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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-23
A Senator's Wife.

Most of the biographical sketches of
the late Mr.. Wade mention that he mar
ried Miss ROsencranz, and that he was
Al years old, almost an old bachelor,
and she 81, almost an old maid, when
the nuptial knot was tied. She lived
with him for 81 years-that fact, too, is
stated in the g sketches - but how use
full a helpmeet and helpmate she was is
not more than very generally narrated.
1t is rather an important fact that Mrs.
Wade was her husbands secretary, ac-
cOuntant, reader, and it may almost be
said right hand. Senator Wade had an
almost invincible antipathy to putting
pen to paper. He had an almost equal
Discrimination to search books. This
drudgery Mrs. Wade cheerfully assumed.
When her husband had great speech
in hand, it was his wife who furnished
him with the materials, which he after
wards arranged, assimilated and sys-
tematized. Great things are told of her
skill in this respected her tact, indus
try, patience.
There is nothing discreditable to the
late Senator in the statement, for his
share of the work was undoubtedly the
greater, and his mind it was which
utilized Mrs. Wade's industry. But it
must have been every thing to him that
she felt such lively interest in matters
which were the business of his life, that
she could be intelligently consulted up
on points about which not many women
know any thing, and that, while she was
proud of his success, she knew just how
he had succeeded, and why he was de-
servedly famous. There are other dis
tinguished Senators whose wives are
proud of their distinction, but who do
not exactly comprehend how it was at
tanned. They are not without valuable
influence on their husbands, and do
much by social talents to promote their
success; but it is not always that these
estimable ladies read their husbands
speeches, cor would comprehend them
if they did. Tho politics of these wives
are, of course, the politics of their lords;
but they are entertained in the female
bosom in rather an indefinite way, and
are Idk0H pretty nuCn upon uFuSC. MI
Wade was fortunate in wife who SYM
pathized with him entirely in the opin-
ions which, all his life, he so stoutly
entertained.
We have said that wives who have
been the valuable assistants of public
men have not been many, but perhaps
they have been more numerous than is
generally suspected. At any rate, it is
matter worth looking into by the care
full student of biography. The investi-
cation would probably disclose many
another instance like that which we
have mentioned of a community of
tastes and of toll. Sometimes it is the
wife who devotes her time and strength
in this ways sometimes it is the daugh-
ter. In the case of Herschel, the as
tronomer, it was a sister. More than
one great man has probably admitted
that he would have been nobody but for
the help and encouragement which he
found at home.-NeU York Tribune.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-23

gram. Look, here is part of the w and
one curve of the c." and my aunt lifted
one end of the worn and faded fabric,
with the tenderest care imaginable, and
held it up for my inspection.
"Yes, yes, see. Remarkably dis
tinct," answered, shrinking from near
er contact. 'tOf course they are a great
prize, an uncommon treasure; but-as
they are so gerry old-don't you think,
my dear aunt, you might better have
them washed, just to dissipate the dust
of the centuries, you knOw?''
No, indeed" she replied, with an
admiring glance at her hangings. ''Not
for the world would 1 allow such an out
rage. You don't seem to comprehend,
Frederic, that this very odor of which
you so unreasonably complain is the
truest evidence of their age, and to lose
it would be to lose half the proof of their
genuineness.
said no more. I inhaled that per-
vasive odor in silence, but 1 made up
my mind to see the family physician at
once, and give him hint of my aunt's
mental condition.
However, before long the obnoxious
hangings came down in accordance
with new whim. On paying my usual
visit, | found Mrs. Kerammik seated on
Il pile of skins at one side of the room.
Similar piles of skins occupied every
corner, some of them heaped high as
Tn ha /
chest, evidently doing duty as table.
Here and there, on the now bare walls,
hung stuffed birds, horns, and huge
shells. 1t took me some time to see all
this, for the only Illumination proceed
ed from some torches scattered about
the apartment, and producing as much
smoke as light. Having made out to
reach the pile of skins upon which my
aunt was sitting, l sat down beside her,
and ventured to ask the meaning of this
last transformation.
stBecause," she said, decidedly, g
have found out that in a return to prim-
tive forms and usages alone the high
est Art consists. Depend upon it,
Frederic, our chairs and touches,
our tables and bullets, are but
the unnatural outgrowth of too
much civilization. Life free, untram-
meled, artistic, will have none of these
absurd and cumbrous appliances-these
commonplace, comfortable surround
ings. We must go back, back of these
arbitrary forms, and make ourselves
independent of them, if we would reach
the best, the only true, artistic culture. -
My aunt's enthusiasm did not affect
me. L only asked if 1 might dine with
her the next day, which request had a
purpose hidden beneath it, and, receiv-
ing her permission, left.
This purpose of mine was merely to
persuade my aunt to go abroad for a
time. l had great faith in change of air
and scene, and hoped that, if she con-
sented to take the voyage, her cure
might be effected without the aid of a
physician.-Frona Story by Mrs. E.
T. Goblet, in Harp>r'S Magazine for
AprgL.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-23
Double Murder in Texas.

A recent special from San Antonio,
Texas, to the st. Louis Globe Democrat,
is as follows: A few days since a trav-
eler came across the bodies of two men
near Rage Pass, on the Rio Grande. The
discovery was reported to the authori-
ties of Maverick County, who investi-
gated it, when it was developed the men
were r. w. Berry, New York gentle
man, who had recently established a
sheep-ranch on the border, and a
trusted Mexican employee. 1t was also
ascertained that two well known Mexi-
cans had left Eagle Pass with Berry and
his herd. eputy-Sheriff McCabe went
in pursuit of the suspicious parties, rid
ing night and day, and following them
to Santa Rosa, about 100 miles in the in
terror of Mexico, where he found them.
Their arrest accomplished, the pair
were rushed to this side of the river
without regard to the extradition treaty,
and lodged in Maverick County Jail.
This was done last Friday. The MUIR
derers. after shooting deceased, built a
fire over their legs, which were burned
to a crisp. The murder is considered
the foulest and most brutal, and only
equaled by the San Elizario massacre,
near Ell Paso, when the victims of
Greaser rage were sliced with knives,
back bones broken, bodies forced into
corn-sacks and thrown into well. In
formation comes that the Mexicans just
arrested confess the crime.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-23
VEGETINE
For Kidney Complaint and Nervous Debility,

IsLEsBoRo. ME, Dec. %, 1877.
Mr. STEVENS:
Dear SfT-I had had COUGH for eighteen years. when
commenced taking the VEGETINE- 1 very low.
my system debitated BY disease. had the
F COMPLAINT and was very HeTUOzs-COUGH bad, and
+ LUNGS sore. When had taken one bottle found it
: was helping me; it has helped my cough, and it
strengthens me- am now able to do my work Never
have found anything like the VEGET1NE know It is
everything II is recommended to be-
Mrs. A. j. PENDLETON
VEGET1NE is nourishing and strengthening purffes
the blood regulates the bowels quiets the nervous
system acts directly upon the secTetions and
the whole system to action
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-23

Don't fail to procure Mrs. MISSIONS SooTH-
ING SYRUP for all diseases of ieething in chill
dren. 1t relieves the child from pain, cures wind
collie, regulates the bowels, and, by giving relief
and health to the child gives rest to the mother.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-23
VEGETINE
For Sick Headache.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan l, 1873 p
MR. STEVENS:
Dear StT-I have used your VEGETINE for SICK
HEADACHE, and been greatly benefited thereby. have
every to believe It to be good medicine.
Yours very respectfully
MRS JAMES CONNER, All Third street.
HEADACHE vEGErINE can be said to be a sure
remedy for the many kinds Of Headache acts
recy upon the various Of this compIan-Nerv-
BUSINESS Indigestion CoStiveneSs Rheumatism Neural
gta BliOusness. etc. Try the vEGETINE. You Will
never regret 1T.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-23

TEMPERANCE women gave away 1928
cups of coffee at the polls in Utica, n.
Y, at the charter election, besides a
great quantity of sandwiches, crackers,
cheese and cake. The idea was to keep
men away from the bar-rooms.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-23

''Durang's Rheumatic Remedy" the great In
ter71dl Medicine, will positively cure any of
bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Send for circular
to Helphenstine & Bentley Washington. ID. O.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-23

FOR DROPSY.

CENTRAL FALLS R. l. Oct 49, 1877
H. R.
pleasure give my testimony your valuable
medicine. 1 was sick for long time with DROPSY
der the doctors care He said it WATER between
the HEART and LIVER. / received no benefit until |
commenced taking the VEGETINE-in fact was grow
Ing worse. have tried many remedies they did not
= help me- VEGETINE is the medicine for DROPSY. 1
began to feel better after taking few bottles
taken thirty bottles in ALL perfectly Well-neVer
felt better. No feel more thankful than
am, dear sir, gratefully yours,
A. d. WHEELER.
vEGETTNE When the blood becomes Hfeless and
Sagnant either from change Of weather climate
want Of exercise, irregular diet any other cause
the VEGETINE viii renew the blood carry of the pu-
d humors, cleanse the stomach, regulate the bowels
and impart tone Of vigor to the whole body.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-23

PARsNIP FRITTERs. Boil 4 or pars
nips; when tender take off the skin and
mash them fine, add a teaspoonful of
wheat flour and beaten egg. Put
teaspoonful of lard or beef dripping in
frying-pan over the fire, add to it some
salt. When boiling hot, drop the mix
ture in little cakes Brown both sides
and serve hot.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-23

SToDDARD's POULTRY WORLD" Hartford,
Conn, should be had by all fowl-breeders. Costs
but 81 25 yearly, or only 81 90, INCLUDING II su-
perior CHRoMos to subscribers 1t is practical,
original. and always fresh. 1Oc. single number.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-23
VEGET

Doctors Eeport.
De. CHARLES NJ DUDDENHAUsEN Apothecary, Ev-
ansville, Ind
The Doctor writes
have largo number Of good customers who take
VEGEFINE. They all speak well Of il. know it is
good medicine for the complaints for which it recon-
Dec p, 1877.
VEGETINE is great panacea for our aged fathers
and mothers for it gives them strength quiets their
nerves. and gives them Natures sweet sleep.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-23

A CoNsUIPTIvE in Nicholas County;
Ky, is said to have lived the last two
years solely on milk and iee-cream.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-23
"DooIey,s Yeast Powder.,,

Said lady, has made itself indispensable in
our kitchen. Our biscuits, cake, waffies, muf-
fins and such like things, with its aid are al
ways enjoyable and good. We would not be
without it in our family. We have used it for
over fifteen years, and it has never disappoint-
ed us vet.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-23
VEGE

Doctors Report.
h. r. STEVENS, ESQ:
Per StT-We have been selling your valuable vEGE
TINE for three and find that it gives perfect
satisfaction We believe 1t to be the best Blood Purifier
now sold. Very respectfully,
DR. J. E BROWN & CO.. Druggists,
Uniont0wn, Ky.
VEGETTNE has never failed to effect cure giving
tone and strength the system debitated by disease
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-23

WHEN Writing To ADVERTESE FRS
please sag yOH satc tile AdUeTF4scHIeHtf
ga fhts paper.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-23

Invalid Pensions Increased.
Write COL L. BINGHAM 81 Co., ATTORNEYS for
Claims, Patents, Land Titles, Washington DC
PARTICULARS regarding Electric Belts free.-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-23

d" couldn't, my dear nephew, L
couldn't. That was so horribly out of
keeping with the rest of the appoint
ments! You can't mix the centuries in
that inartistic way"
So things went on, from bad to worse,
until at last the very rugs disappeared,
and the floors were all strewn with what
my aunt called rushes, but which I ig-
norantly and unbelievingly termed hGy
Then l congratulated myself that we
had reached a climax, and could fare no
worse but was mistaken
One day, on entering the parlor,I was
conscious of very disagreeable odor-
just such a perfume, in fact, as one
might expect to obtain by distilling half
a dozen tenement-houses and as MANY
emigrant ships, and bottling the result
soon found that this fragrance was due
to some fearfully dirty and tattered
hangings, evidently new acquisition,
which draped the walls, and made the
apartment look like a veritable rag
shop.
When my aunt came down ventured,
in the most delicate manner, to call her
attention to this unpleasant popularity
of her new possession, and to ask if
little fumigation might not be advisable.
Such look as she gave me! Then she
said, severely:
Frederic, those hangings are inval-
liable. They are SO old that their age is
involved in the mists of antiquity 1t
is, however, probable that they were at
one time in the possession of William
the Conqueror, for here in this corner
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-08
An Undeniable Truth.

You deserve to suffer, and if you lead
miserable unsatisfactory life in this beau
tiful world, it is entirely your own fault
and there is only one excuse for you,-your
unreasonable predjudics and skepticism,
which has killed thousands. Personal
knowledge and common sense reasoning
will show you that Green's August Flower
will cure you of Liver Complaint, or Dys-
pepsia, with all its miserable effects, such
as sick headache, palpitation to the heart
sour stomach, habitual costiveness' dizzi,
ness of the head, nervous prostration, low
spirits, &c. Its sale now reach every towr
on the Western Continent and not Drug
gist but will tell you of its wonderful cure
You can buy a sample bottle for 10 cent
Three doses will relieve you.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-08
Grand Excursion to Chicago.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad wiH on
Monday, September ?. rnn a Special Ex-
cursIon Train through to Chicago, and,
in order to ..fTord every body an opportuni-
ty of visiting the Garden City of the West,
the rates are placed at the lowest possible
figure.
The train will be composed of first class
Passenger Cars and Pullman Drawing
room Sleeping Cars, which will run through
to Chicago without change, arriving in
that city early on Tuesday morning, Sep
tember 8.
a Grand National Fireman,s Turnament
will be held September 8, 4, 5, 6, and
On the Sd there will be a parade of the
Chicago Fire Department. In addition to
the many fire apparatuses that will be
present from all points in the United
States and Canada, the First brigade of
Illinois State Militia will be in procession
and act as an escort to His Excellency,
President R. B. Hayes, and the Governors
of Illinois and other States.
The parade will probably be the finest
and largest of the kind ever seen in this
country.
It is the intention to offer the sum Of five
hundred dollars, which will be open to
competition, to all brass bands from outside
the city OF Chicago. A gold medal will
be awarded to the finest drum corps. The
great Exposition will be open about thi;
time.
The time of the train and the rates vii
be advertised in few days.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-08
Temperance Items

A word to topers: Don't complain of
your luck. its all in your eye"
What is drunkard? A person who has
tried to be a moderate drinker and failed.
At the late town and city electson in H.
linois, 295 out of $40 voting places voted
no license.
New Orleans liquor dealers are mad at
the Mofet Register Law, and refuse TO pay
up. The case is on the way through the
courts.
There is woman in Eureka, Cal, who
dozen years ago was married in dress
costing $1,000. Now she takes in washing
to support drunken husband and six
cbrildren.
Vaughn of New Brunswick, was hung
last Friday for one of the most horrible
crimes on record, said to the Sheriff. 81
wish the execution could be public, that
l might tell abe public what liquor has
done for me-"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-08

There are people who seem to think and
act privilege characters. They will appro-
pirate whatever they can get their hands
on to their own use, and take possession OF
use the property of another as though they
had legal right to. They will not dis
commode themselves for any one and are
always asking favors. They use their
friends for their own convenience and when
they are not willing to do their bidding
they have no further use for them as
friends.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-08
ASSIGNEES SALE.

State Of Ohio, Perry county, S. S. Pursuant
to the cammand of an order of sale from the Pro
bate Court of Perry county, Ohio, and to me di-
rected will offer for sale at public anction on the
premises on
SATURDAY, AUGUST "a, A. D., 1878,
between the hours of / and O'Clock P. M, the
following described real estate situate in the town
Of Somerset, in the County OF Perry, Ohio, and
bounded and described as follows to wit: Being a
part OF In lot No sixty (6O in said town commenc-
ing at the alley and at the north east corner of said
lot and thence running along the said alley in a
south east course to the alley in the of said
lot one hundred and sixty six and two third feet
Q66 2-3) more or less Thence along the alley last
named in south west direction twenty five (25)
feet to point, thence in south west course two
feet six inches to point, thence in north west
course parallel with the first alley nearest to Main
street and thence in north east course along the
front line of said lot twenty seven feet and six
inches to the place of beginning; together with the
privilege of using water out of the well and all
sonable access to the same for that purpose which
well is located on part of said lot No. sixty not
hereby conveyed. Appraised at $2100.
Terms OF sale. One third cash in hand one third
in one year, and one third in two years from the
day of sale deferred payments to bear interist and
be secured by mortgage on the premises sold.
ISAAC WEAVER, Assignee
ofAThomas Drake
Ju1V DfSS
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-08

Mr.. w. A. Birkey of Grand Rapids
Michigan has been visiting friends in Som
erset and vicinity. Mr.. Birkey is the Pres
ident of a large furniture manufacturing
company which employs over 400 hands.
He is also one of the ablest fnanceres in
the country and has written work; one
which is ssid TO be extraordin airy, on finan-
ces. He, like all other menswho have the
good of their country and their fellow
man atheart, is q Nationalist.
| Look at Dittoes price list on groceries.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-08

A couple of weeks ago some thief enter
ed Martin Berkeys barn aud took part of
his harness. Last week Mr.. Berkey receiv-
ed postal from Sego stating that portion
of the harniss could be found in culvert
east of Mr. Shaw's and other parts would
be found at Rousculp's mill. Search was
made and a part of the harness was found
in the culvert but nothing was found at
the mill.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-08

Jerry Flautt is the best gun smith in
this section Of Ohio. He thoroughly un-
derstands the business, having spent almost
his entire life in the study. If you want
a new gun, or have one out of order call on
him at his shop on West Main street. He
guarantees satisfaction in every case or asks
no pay.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-08

The Odd Fellows Anniversary in the
Town Hall on Tuesday evening was
pleasant and enjoyable occasion. The ad-
dress throughout was we'll received.
The decoration of the stage was handsome
and beautiful, and the music BY the choir,
orgon and string band was excellent and
all were a credit TO those having the
management of the entertainment.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-08

Col. Jo Kelly will not beg the Democ-
cy to vote their ticket this fall. 10 is one
of the old school Democracy and will cast
his vote to break down rings and expose
corruption. He will make full team in
the cause of the National ticket.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-08
Farmers Attention.

have made arrangements to deal large
ly in fruit this season. Persons having
plums, grapes, peaches &C., to sell will do
we'll to see me before selling, as my ar
rangements are complete and the highest
market prices will be guaranteed
Call on me at DIR. Woodward's office.
o, M. HAMILTON.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-08

The honest hard working farmer and
mechanic who toll day in and day out for
a scanty living and who are compelled to
support the political robbers are denounced
as Communists il they vote their own in
terests.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-08

A couple Of young men concluded to see
which was the "best man." last Saturday
night. They chose McQuaid's alley for the
battle ground. Only one round was fought
when the young man from the Country was
declared the winner.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-08
Warming to Tresspasscrs.

Notice is hereby given to parties who
have been in the habit of visiting the Lake
at St. Joseph's for the purpose of bathing
that all tresspassers on the premisis will
be prosecuted according to law.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-08
Positive Notice.

ALI persons with accounts on my books
which have been standing for some time
must call and settle the same within thirt
days. If not settled by that time they will
be left in the proper hands for collection
Mrs. SARAH BURNS.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-08

Pat Downey was in rather bad fix last
Saturday night. He was surro unded by a
number of the "Bloody Skies" who made
him beg in the name of every thing sober
to let him 90 home.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-08

Sheriff Karr managed the Congressional
Campaign in this county splendidly. He
only missed It in one thing and that he is
10 blaim for and that was he did not take a
club and clean out Lewis Zane House dog
gerry.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-08-08

Every mail brings US number Schoo Is
and State institutions which they wish
published. They may as we'll save them
selves the postage for we will not advertise
for them without pay.