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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

THE consumption of olive oil by
the Italians is said to be some
thing marvellous. 1t is used by the
people daily, and forms part of nearly
every dish on the table, even to theii
sauces and pastry, and when meat is
scarce or absent they mix with the oil
bread, rice, vegetables, ETC., and make a
savory mess. 1t is also used by the bet
ter classes as an illuminating agent
The opera-house in Florence is lighted
solely by moderator lamps, and the light
given by the great chandelier, in which
olive oil is used, is soft and agreeable,
being brilliant without glare.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

A POOR woman in Denmark, the wife
of poor laborer, past fifty, observing a
few months ago three children who had
fallen through the ice on lake, rushed
into the water, and at the imminent
peril of her own life rescued the chill
dren. The King decided that this act of
bravery should not pass unrewarded.
The woman was sent up to town from the
country; room was prepared for her
in the Royal Palace, where she stayed a
couple of days to see the sights of
Copenhagen, and she received from the
hands of the King, in the presence of
the Royal family, the medal and ribbon
for civil acts of bravery, being the first
woman in Denmark who has received
this honor. The King secured places
for her and her family in the Royal
rheater, where she was the observed OF
all observers. Of any more substantial
compensation for her act of bravery
there is no record.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16
TOPICS OF THE DAY

THE Mofet bell-punch musically
rings to the tone of gurgling spirits in
Louisiana, and the State expects to pay
its debts and free its citizens from taxa
ton at the expense of the red-nosed
population. 1t is presumed by those
who are not DER presumptuous that the
Legislature itself will wipe out good
many figures from the slate.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16
AN article in a German magazine on

AN article in a German magazine on
the state of Japan states that 100000
children are receiving instruction on
the European principle in twenty-five
thousand schools. Newspapers in the
vernacular are beginning to circulate
largely. The Osaka Nippoo has circu-
lation of ten thousand day. 1t is an
nounced that the japanese Government
intend taking the censorship of papers
published in a foreign Language into
their own hands, instead of leaving them
as hitherto under the control of their
respective consulates.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

"WHERE do potatoes come from 7"
asked little five year old. She was told
that they grew, and the process ofplsnt-
ing was explained. Butwhere did the
first one come fromS'' she persisted.
Her father said he didn't know. Then
she thought for few moments, and
then broke out with, "Well, suppose
they made a little teenty one first,
and then planted it; don't you, papaT'
The child knows just as much about the
facts of evolution as the wisest.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

The remarkable Medlicott collection
of rare books is to be sold, the owner,
VIM. G. Medlicott, of Longmeadow,
Mass, having suffered reverses. He
began over thirty years ago to buy books
and manuscripts relating to the develop
ment of the English language and liter
ature, and being until lately prosper
GUS manufacturer, he spent a large
amount Of money on his books.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

TIE people of Cincinnati do not care
about finishing their Southern Railroad.
For the original ten millions in June,
1869, the yeas were 15,4S5, nays 1,5oo.
For the six millions in March, 1876, the
yeas we're 21 1888. nays 1928. And now
the voters Of Cincinnati refuse to adj
vance any more money to finish the
road by majority of 219. The action
Of an investigating committee, in nous
ing out corruption in the use of funds by
the Trustees, no doubt greatly influenced
the voters against the two million loan.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

THE ruling passion strong in death p"
is illustrated in the language used by
Morrissey in his last hours, when he
knew that death was inevitable. "Pm
a five-dollar horse in a thousand-dollar
pool" was one of his despairing express
sious and when failing and about oyield
in the struggle with the stern monster
who outruns and conquers all, he said,
"I am running a neck-and-neck race
with death, and am tiring."
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

OCCASIONALLY man happens along
who can blow up hack-driver in twenty
different languages for letting him miss
a train, but when it comes to making his
wife comprehend the imperative duties
of lodge membership, he isn't so dread
fully much better off than an ordinary
mortal
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

YOUNG Mr.. Credulus, who poked his
head into the matrimonial moose some
six months ago, says he had always been
told that it didn't cost near as much to
keep two as one, but the actual un-
decorated facts in his experience have
not panned out that way-not much.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

THE audience of Plus TX used to be
held with a great deal Of state. The
Pope entered with Court of Cardinals,
Mgr. Participants, Prelates and Noble
Guards. He mounted the throne, made
a short address in fluent French with
on excellent accent, or in rich, sonorous
Italian, and ended with the benediction.
But there is no such elegant royal cere-
rnonv now
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

Two gentlemen were arguing in a
pasture field, with only goat for an
audience. In reply to a statement of
one, the other said: +" know. But y
The goat took him at his word, and the
argument was continued on the other
side of the fence.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

GEORGE Tvs extravaganza and love
of spending had no bounds, provided
that it was not his own money that he
spent.-N. Y Sun. What an excellent
bank cashier he would have made.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

THE City of London has fifty Rich
mond-streets, sixty Norfolk, seventy
Devonshire, seventy-six Brunswick,
ffty-six Cambridge, eighty-seven Glou-
cester, fifty East-and-West, ninety
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

WHEN the cylinder of the phono-
graph is made to revolve rapidly, the
sauawking of cat melts the tinfoil and
scorches the hand of the grinder.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

A LONG while ago some sage made
public the fact that
"All work and no play
Makes Jack dull boy"
But it was reserved for the present
writer to discover that
AL play and no work
Makes Jack a sad shrk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-01

The epterprisng firms along the Kennehec river
that have been putting up ice have been consider
ably troubled with river thieves, and have to keep
close watch of their rigging, etc. The other day
a boat came up the river manned by two or three
men, ostensibly fishing boat, but suspicion was
excited, as they were suspected of being river
thieves Tuesday night they were watched. A
man was placed on the elevator of one of the ice
houses in Pittstop, where he would be likely to
see any of the operations on board the fishing
smack About hslfpast nine two men on board
took little dory near by, that did not belong to
them, and stealthily rode up river. In about an
hour they drfted down, and without uttering q
word, in the most quiet manner possible, unloaded
the contents of their boat into the fishing craft,
being closely observed by the man on the look out
In the morning it was found that the fellows had
stolen lot of rigging, which was supposed to be-
long to the Lawrence Brothers, but no doubt it 10
the property of Hunt. The fellows stoutly claim
that 1t belonged to them. Measures will be taken
to stop the business Of these river thieves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-01
POLITICAL.
Mr.. Thair's Recollections Of the Florida
COUNT.

NEW YORK, October 81. The Herald reports
an interview with Alexander THAR. who says hs
was sent to watch the electoral count in Florida
BY Hewitt, who introduced him to John 8. Coyle.
before he (Thair) left New York. THAR tee-
grsphed TO Florida before his departure, snnounc
ing he was on the way, and received answer,
Come quickly with plenty of money. or words
to that EFFECT.
At Weldon, S. c., be met Coyle talking with
Smith Weed Subsequen tiy Ceyle came to Talla
hassee, where THAR communicated to him all the
Information he from tine TO time obtained. This
infor nation Coy lie noted in book, and then sc ut
dispatches to Hewett in cipher.
Thayer, after he ascertained negotiations were
pending, based upon the facts which he had told
Coyle. concluded his work was flushed aud re-
turned to New York. THAR said his sole instruc-
tions were to get inform alton and transmit. He
had no knowledge of use of the money by any =
body. Before his departure Hewitt told him that
Coyle had cipher, which Cooper had given him.
What Hewitt Says.
The Post contains an interview with A. s. Hew-
lit. concerning the statements made by Mr.. THAR
published in the Herald. M. Hewitt emphstical-
ly denies that he ever received any cipher des-
patches from Florida, and says if he had he could
not have translated them.
As the chairman Of the National Committee he
sent Coyl to Florida with cipher, at the request
Of the FLORIDA State Committee, but does not know
who furnished the cipher to Coyle.
Mr.. Hewitt states that Thar never said any
thing to him about buying votes, and he has not
heard from Thar since the latter went to Florida.
Hewitt says expenditures under his direction Is
chairman Of the National committee, FROM the
day ofhe election TILL the MAich An following, did
not exceed $4,000, and he is willing TO show the
items.
lie asserts he always refused to entertain any
proposition looking TO expenditures desired to in-
huence any presidential electors vote.
Edward Cooper likewise denies that he furnish
ed any cipher to Coyle, or received Any despatch
es from Coyle.
DENIAL.
LANCASTER, October 81. Henry o. Kent. dem.
ocrstic Candidate for Congress in the third dist.
authorizes an unqualified denial of the runner re-
Gently published that he has become discouraged
and contemplstes Withdrawing in favor of the
greenback nominee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-01

COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE ARMED
BANDS IN BULGARIA..

LONDON, October 81. There 10 reason to be-
,,eve. notwithstanding repeated denials. that the
British ambassador at Constantinople, Layard,
Will shortly visit England to confer with govern
question.
A Constantinople despatch says the rumos that
tne porte has sent a note to the powers complain
ing oil armed bands In Bulgaria, is ct least prema-
,ure' ouch representations we've made to Prince
Laoanon, russian ambassador at Consta ptinople,
put ne denied positively the correctness of asser-
lions upon which representations were founded.
Inc porte telegrsphed the government Of Ssloni-
ca to verify statements.
The Times, commenting on the denial Of Lsba-
noff, says:
I've understand it as referring only to the con-
plants OF Russia in the movement. The fact of
the movement is beyond all doubt"
The Telegraph says the Vaccinations which
threaten the fulfillmeut of the European settle
ment, are closely watched, and will DO thwaTted
oy tue resolute vigilance of the Besconsfeld gov
ernment' With the support Of Austria and of
france, aud the approval of Germany, the treaty
will be sustained to the letter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-01
CHOLERA.
Fearful RavaEes Of the Disease in
Morocco:

WASHINGTON, October 81. Adviccs from the
U. s. consul 1t rangier gives the following &C.
count Of the fearful iavsges Of the cholera in the
interior Of Morocco:
The misery among people 10 great and traffic
and business Is almost completely psrslyzed. The
cholera is sweeping over the middle aud southern
provinces and hundreds are dying of starvation.
10 all these miseries, ANAL pox and malignant
fevers add their horrors. Never before has Mo.
rocco passed through such . fearful ordeal. All
the leading Israelites and many Europeans have
He'd from Tangier, panic stricken, while wild and
uncertain rumors Of the rsvages of pestilence In
the interior, brought daily to Tangier by refugees,
add to the general CONSERVATION. While immense
numbers OF persons are starving in the streets OF
Tangier and while the merchants are selling all
bresdstus at cost, the authorities still persist in
ievying tariff Of 10 per cent. on all imports OF
provisions, and to ell these fearful visitstOns, the
further fact that the neighboring countries have
almost completely cut oil Morocco from commu-
nicstion with the outside world, no gloomier pic
ture Can be imagined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-01
the court adjourned.

For the Ladies'.
The new bonnets the coming season promise
to fit the head comfortably, and that is more thar
they have done for several years past. The trim
ming is massed principally at the top Of the bon
net.
Hosiery for the fall 10 in hair line stripe,
around the limb. and is embroidered up each side
More expensive stockings are Of solid dark color
with the instep and ankle Of light shade. striped
across with penciled lines of the dark color.
Imported dresses show that basques and waists
OF all kinds are still very long.
Basques for the street have . cloak like sp
pearance. and the vest is an essential adispensi.
BILE feature.
The new Brenton laces are quite replacing
Alencon, and are such good limitations that at Z
sort dista nee they are scarcely to be recognized
from real lace.
Bodices of plain cloth will Be worn when the
cold weather comes round.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-01
CONsuMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice, having
had placed in his hands by an East India mission
AIRY the formula Of . simple vegetable remedy, fol
the speedy and permanent cure tor consumption
bronchitis, cstarrh, asthma, aud all throat and
lung affections, also a positive and radical cure
for nervous debility and all nervous complsints
after having tested its wonderful curative power,
in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty to make
it known to his suffering fellows. Actusted By
this motive, and desire to relief human suffer
ing. l will send, free of charge. to oil who desire
it, this recipe, with full directions for preparing
and using, in German. French or English Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp, naming thi,
paper, W. w. Sbersr, lac Powers Block, Ro
chester, New York. tl0-t&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-01
Supreme Judicial Uosrt.-Libbsy, J. Pre-
siding.

THURSDAY, October 81.
In the matter Of Ammi v. Young, admir-, Apt
from decree Of Judge of Probate. the verdict Of
the jury this morning against the administration,
that is, disallowng the claim Of 81 900 and 81 900
mentioned in yesterdays report.
| No. AIS. S. S. Brooks & ais, vs.. William p.
Whitehouse, assignee in insolvency OF Pope
Sbley of Vassslboro'. Heath for PITS; Vose tor
defts. This is an action of replevin to obtain pos
session of lot of hardware goods sold by Brooks
& Co., to Pope & sibley, amounting to SlS4 "a,
aud the pits. claim to sustain the action, on the
ground tina, the goods were obtained by false aud
fraudulent representations by P. s., as to their
pecuniary standing, and in contemplation Of insol-
vency The goods were sold on May 10Th, and the
said p & S. made an assignment for the benefit
of their creditors on June 5th, following. The
jury found verdict in favor of the plaintiffs.
No. 39l. Lorenzo S. Ruggles vs.. Edwin g. Cof-
fin. Mitchell T. Benson Of Lewiston for ptf
Foster & Stewart for def. Action, replevin to
recover possession Of horse. The ptf. says he
bought and paid for the horse Of enc Wheeler
and took possession Of him, but left him in
wheeler's stable till he could prepare . stall for
him 10 bis own stable. When be finally went for
his horse he found he had been sold to the deft.,
and Immediately replevied him. The def. claims
title to the horse by purchase, and says the ptf.
held only mortgage title to the horse, which
mortgage was nearly extinguished. The transac-
tions between the parties are too numerous and
complicated to be reported here. The only ques-
ton at issue is that Of title. The jury took the
case about five o'clock and had not returned when
the court adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-01
LETTER FROM sEC'Y SHERMAN.
The Finances Of the Country.

Secy Sherman has written the following letter
in regard to the condition of the treasury fol
specie resumption, etc;
| Treasury Department, )
Once Of the Secretary
Washington, ID. c., October 81.
Leroy ii. Dodd, Buchanan, Mich:
Sir-l am in receipt OF your letter of the 18th
INST, making certain inquiries IS to the condition
Oh the treasury for resumption and the amount Of
paper Circulation per capita in this country and
the principal countries of Europe.
In reply, have to inform you that on the LIST
INST the coin balance of the treasury was 1892,
COS. 1851. This entire amount, however, was
not available Tor resumption purposes, but subject
TO liabilities as follows:
Interest due and unpaid S9,345, 2S9 Is
Debt on which interest has ceased, 1884 $50 26
Interest thereon, 373585 09
Coin certificates, gold, 32,s26 10000
Z" silver, ,S4S, 070.0 90
Unclaimed interest, 9,547 .O3
unmatured bonds called for re-
demption, AL 500, 900. 90
Total, S9S, Az, 1851
Leaving for resumption purposes, Sl34,23l,
ooooo The coin receipts into the treasury will
PROBABLY exceed by considerable amount the
coin payments between now and JAM, 1879, so
that at least the above balance will then be avala
Die Tor resumption purposes. 1t should be borne
10 MIND, also, that meanwhile there is proba-
oiy OF the entire coin liabilities being presented
for payment.
As to the paper currency of the European coun-
tries, the department has no information except
what can be obtained from publications. open TO
all. The London Economist Of Sept. IA, 1875
latest at hand-states the amount OF paper ciIcu-
istion Of the banks in the United Kingdom, less
the amount retained by the banking depart ment
OF the Bank of Englaad, to be f43, 966,97l sterl-
ing. The circulation Of the Bank Of France
which alone in France has authority to issue
notes-ta be Sept [, f94, no 900 sterling. That OF
the Imperial bank OF Germany, Sept. 7th, $50,
4l5OOO sterling. 1t is understood that some Of
the country banks Of Germany have authority
under certain restrictions to issue notes, but rs
the amount issued 10 not stated in financial publ
cations it 10 believed to be uncomfortable. Re-
ducng these amounts to the currency Of this
country, the circulation appears to be follows
Per
County. Circulation. Population. Csp,ta
France, 400, 1907 600 36905,77S l247
United Kingdom, 2ls. 1855 600 33,474,OO0 6.39
Germany, l4S0l50O0 42,727 1857 346
United States, 68S, 597, 275 H,000.O0O IA IS
1t will be seen that the aggregate we'll Is the
per capita amount Of paper circulation 10 larger in
this country than in any Of the other countries
and largely in excess except that Of France. In
that country, however, the circulation has been
reduced to the amount stated since Nov, 1873,
from S6O2 900 900, reduction of 4l4l, 093, 900,
while in the same per cent. the metallic reserve
of the bank has been increased from STAG 900 900
to $435, zoo. 600.
(Signed) Very respectfully,
John Sherman, Secy.
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Trial bottles DR.. swsyne's Compound Syrup Of
Wild Cherry, 25 cents.
The distressing cough, which threatened serious
results, is quickly cured before developing fatA
pulmonary affection. For all throat, breast and
lung disorders, Asthmatic or Bronchial sfec.
lions, Hopping Cough, Liver Complaint, Blood
splitting, &C., no remedy 10 20 prompt and eject.
ual as abr. Swsynes Compound Syrup Of Wild
Cherry"
IL have made use of this preparation for many
years, and 1t has proved to be very reliable and
etiicscious in the treatment Of severe and long
standing coughs. I know Of two patients, now il
comfortable health, who, but for its use. con
slider would not nov be living.
Isaac s. HERBRIN. M. d.
SHsustown, Berks county, Pa.
Price Trial bottles. rs cents; large size, 81
or six for Is. A single rs cent bottle will often
times cure . recent cough or cold. and thus pre-
vent much suffering and risk Of life. Prepsrct
only by DIR. Swayne & Son, PbilAdelphia. SolI
bv leading Druggists. Partridge Brothers. AGENT
for Augusta. t2O-feod&wtf
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UTAH.
POlYgamv.

SALT LAKE CITY, October 81. In the Miles
case, Miss Owens, (second wfe) testimony was
given, and the prosecution closed the case.
1t was said Miles went to England o. q mission
airy. and brought Miss Owen to this country, to-
gether with his mother. 1t was understood the
marriage WAS to take place here according to the
ceremony of the Mormon church. Miss Owen
had been q member Of the Mormon church two
years.
1t was claimed by the defence that Miss Owens
had only been parsmaur, and that cohabitstion
with her had only been proved; that witness is in
lowed. The pltiful. pleading face of the English
girl enough TO stir the heart Of any but savag
es. There is no hope for her from the investiga-
ton but to prove her shame.
The defendant was held under 81 800 bonds, for
the action Of the grand jury.