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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22

A new use for rifles in warfare has
been suggested by the experience
gathered in the late campaign 10
Turkey, viz: it's application to yer
teal firing. IL was fouGd according
10 the Times from Bncharest) that
numbers Of Russian solid RS were
struck by the Turkish balls, when
under the old conditions of lighting
they might have been considered
safe. being not only far beyond the
usual range, hot actually concealed
bv elevations Of the ground, and their
opponents.
A remarkable instance of this oe-
CURED at Sbipka Pass, when Gen.
Draeomeriof was wounded Ia the
knee by a bullet, Notwithstanding
tbat the mountain interviewed. The
Turkish bullet rose high in the air,
passed over the summit ana came
down on the other side as it Tell.
Some of the Russian rank and hie
we're Bit 10 like manner al the same
place. The writer suggests the
question whether il might not be pos
s;Lle TO devise a regular system OF
vertical or dropping IRE to reach the
enemy when quite out Of sight, bid
den behind a wood or ridge. The
distance being determined by the or
binary range fader. all that is neces-
sary Is a simple instrument to indl-
cafe the correct elevation which
should be given to the barrel OF the
rife. and about this there does not
seem any difficulty.
IL is easy to conceive how demor-
aliziug to a body Of troops waiting
r e-erye-witbout the excitement OF
actiop-would be a shower of bullets
from unseen enemies dropping owe
the very ridge they relied on for pro-
lection. The Calling gun appears
capable Of utilization in this way.
There is no reason, it seems, to fear
that The bullets will lose the penetra-
tive power at such ranges. At2,OOO
wards the bullets from the Peabody
rifle used by the Turks came with
such force as TO bury themselves
eighteen inches in a hard and clayey
soil.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22

The Emperor of Germany, il one
may believe divers pleasant anecdotes
concerning him, is a stout discipline.
rian. Ii is said that al one of the
recent State balls he observed that a
young officer. in talking to bis part
ner had accidently turned his back
on an English lady. Walking up to
the unconscious offender, be seized
him by the shoulders and turned him
round, telling him at the same time
that be should never turn bis back TO
a lady. 1t is related also that his
Majesty happened to see another off.
Ger dancing rather awkwardly and
Immediately told his Colonel to in
form him that be was moi to dance
again until be had learned to do
better-an excellent Injunction.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22
Getting ma Of Potato Beetles.

A correspondent of the Rural New
Yorker gives an interesting expert
ence which may be worth the atten-
top of farmers. He writes :-"When
first the bugs" made their appear
ance in Northern Pennsylvania l
was breeding several varieties of
fancy poultry mostly in confinement,
and among others Sebright bsntams,
whose coop was just at one side of
the patch of early rose. When the
vines ere nearly ready to bloom the
beetles made their appearance in
strong numbers and our hopes of ear
ly potstoes were dismal. We knew
of only two modes of relief, namely
hand-picking, which We had not the
time to attend to, and an application
of Paris green, but this was thought
to be unsafe so near the house where
the children were wont to play, and
it was also feared that the poultry
might get q taste of this deadly pol
son. A friend said, Turn out the
bantams,' which we accordingly did,
though without faith, as we had read
that no member Of the festbered or,
any other tribe could be induced to
touch the ravagers. What was our
surprise to see the little beauties
march directly among the potatoes
and greedily devour the insects as
fast as they were found! Neither
were they satisfied with one meal
but continued the good work until
not O beetle was left, and WI har-
vested a fine crop. Now, the secret
was this The bantsms had been a
long time in confinement With but
little animal food, and no doubt their
appetites were particularly sharp for
food of that nature, and the Colorado
beetle being the 6rst they found were
tried and found to be satista Glory.
Thus a taste was formed, the warfare
continued and cur potatoes were
saved. | believe that unless some
similar plan is adopted 10 order to
educate the Guineas to the work the
disappointment to f,llJw will be al.
most certain"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22

The Turf Field and Farm says
I'VE were surprised on visiting ONT
of our Broadway fruit shops to md
fresh flberts, imported from Kent
England. selling with their heavy
green husks only for eighty cents
per pound, add this has been the
average for several years Why
should not our farmers in the Middle
and Southern States grow hlberts
The climate which will produce good
peaches will also produce flberts,
and all our light tobacco lands 10 the
basin Of the Chesapeake are as well
suited TO their growth as the soil Of
Kent, and certainly at the prices
ruling now in New York, or at even
half these prices, flberts would prove
the most profitable product within
the whole range of agriculture. Nor
is the adaptation of the soil and eli
mate Of our Middle States to the
growth Of these nuts at all problemat-
zeal, for they have been grown 10 q
small way On some Of the old home
steads 10 Virginia for more than 9
hundred years"
Why should not our farmers grow
flberts; they would probably say in
answer, because Of the disease which
attacks the bushes in the main. 1t
is quite likely there may be some
profit in it in spite Of this trouble. II
may be that we have neglected to
make money on material close to our
hands. But for all this we think it
the duty of al agricultural newspaper
to point out where there may be a
hidden rock, as well as 10 urge on
the voyage to q brighter land. Geo.
orally when things have been a very
long while neglected there are some
good reasons therefor and 1t is just
as well to find out what these reasons
are, if any. 1t clears the ground for
future crops.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22
what rive sseep w,lI DO.

Five sheep will enrich one acre Q
old, WORKOUT moving land 10 three
years, 80 that it will produce ~ ant
one-half ions of hay per year fol
several years by . light sprinkle o.
seed each year sown 10 early spring.
Five sheep will produce manure ia
winter to the value of $40 by giving
them suitable bedding.
Five sheep will get their living
through the summer on one acre OF
grounds the pasturing of the same
would be So.
Five sheep will raise Eve lambs,
worth SIS.
Five sheep viii shear twenty-five
pounds of wool, worth $6.-EE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22

Bishop Ames tells a story Ct q
slsvemaster in Missouri, 10 the olden
time of negro vassalage, who said to
his chattel: "Pompey, | hear you
are a great preacher" Eyes, massa:
de Lord do help me powerful some
times" We'll. Pompey, don't you
think the negroes steal little things
Cd the plantation :" as mighty
'fraid they does, massa.n Then
Pompey, | want you to preach a ser-
mon to the negroes against stealing
Alter a brief reflection, Pompey re-
You see; massa, dat won't
do, cause 'twould throw such q cool
ness over the meetin,.r
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22

Mind your stops. A compositor
10 setting up the toast, Woman
without her, man would be a savage
got the punctuation in the wrong
place, which made it read, Woman,
without her man, would be a saw.
age.n
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22

Was it eve a subject of wonder to
you why those persons who have the
most desirable boxes in The postof.
fee never give them up, Dol die, nor
move away, nor break up, ncr do
anything?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22

Flumstion OF the brain and con.
lection Of the lungs was the diagno.
sis q Traverse City (Mich) doctor
made in q patients case. A little In.
formation Of the brain would not hur,
that doctor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22

Speaking Of mysterious disappear.
ances. what has become of the 1890
American sopranos who have made
astounding de6uts in Italy?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22

The legend runs that q St. Louis
directory man never ventures TO pass
through Chicago. lie always gets
ont Of the train and walks around
IL
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22

1t is suggested that one reason
why SO many marriages urn out un-
happily is because the bridegroom is
not always the best man" at the
wedding.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22

Prices are not 80 very much down.
The sleeping car porter is still black.
ing boots for twenty-five cents per
pair, and making no charge Tor bis
society.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22

In Massachusetts they call burglars
midnight mechanics" In Wes. Vir-
GINA they call them out end hang
them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22

In consequence of tine popularity
of young ladies' cooking clubs, dys.
pepsia is becoming very prevalent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22

There is no doubt that walking is
a healthy exercise-no doubt, except
in the mind of the boy who was sent
on an errand. Re believes in sitting
on the fence.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22

When the Khcdive of Egypt has q
grud8e against q mao be marries biz
daughter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22

The most popular ring 10 the coun-
try-The circus.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22
1T HAS NO EQUAL.

K-~ LIVER DISEASEand Indi-
RI vi NV kgesfion prevail 10 a greater ex-
hi mi Mill Nh tent than probably any other
maiady, and relief is always
anXiously sought after. II the Liver is Regulated
in its action health Is almsst Invariably secured.
Indigestion or want ofaction in the Liver causes
! Headache, Constipation, Jaundice, Pain In the
Shoulders, Cough, Dizziness, Sour Stomach, bad
taste In the mouth, bilious attacks, palpitatiop of
the heart, depression OF spirits or the blues, and a
hundred other symptoms SIMMONS LIVER REG
uLAroR Is the best remedy that has ever been dis
| covered for these ailments. 1t acts mildly, eE-
fectually. and being a simple vegetable compound.
can do no injury in any quantities that may be
taken. 1t is harmless in every way 1t has been
used for forty years, and hundreds from all parts of
the country win vouch for its virtues, viz Hon.
Alexander H. Stephens,
ER of Georgia; Bishop Pierce
- of Georgia; John Gill
| Shorter, OF Alabama Gen. John b. Gordon. X.
l.. Mott, OF Columbus, GA, are au ong the hun
dreds TO whom we can refer. Extract VI a letter
from Hon. Alexander H. Stephens, dated March
s, 1877: Il occasionally use when my condition
requires II. DIR. Simmons Liver Regulator, with
good effect. 1t is mild, and suits me better than
more active medicine.
It Is not the quantity
nrnIH lINlU eaten that gives the
IN militia IIIO. strength, life, blood and
~ health. 1t Is the thor.
ough d"igestlon OF the food taken let IL be much or
little. Therefore, do not stimulate up thes tomach
TO crave food, but rather assist digestion ate
eating by taking
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22
Urnamentel Machine and Stand, Black Walnut
Table, two Drawers, Patent Box Cover, which
attaches to side Of the Table, forming a
convenient work box or al extension
Makes the Lock- Stiten.
It's Points of Popularity
AMONGST MANY oTEERsARE

1t makes no difference whether the Machine IL
run baek ward OF orwar ; the work will al
ways run from you, ami there is no loss or change
Of stitch.
1t has a close shuttle in one piece, with no thread
hole through. the bObbin holding from 80 to 100
yards Of thread.
1t winds the bObbin without running the ma
chine 50 that there Is no necessity for unthread-
ing the machine, or removing the work when the
bObbin needs TO be wound.
Its tensions are simple, perfect. and can be ad-
the work.
&rEach Machine Is furnished with the ordin-
airy attachments.
Its Furniture is novel. peculiar and desirable.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22
April

WESTERN PENN'A. CLASSICAL AND
w SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTE.
The institute prepares Students for College,
Business, Professional Schools, Home Life, and
Teaching. Location elevated, healthful, easy OF
access, and picturesque, commanding an extensive
view OF Chestnut Ridge. Full corps Of instruc-
tors. Five courses of Study. Open to both sexes.
Expenses moderate. New building for ladies.
Open crate In each room.
Address the Principal,
Dec 9. Mt. Pleasant, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22
JOHN +. nj
DEALERIH
Hardware, Iron, Nails, Glass, Paints
OIL sc. SO.
FORKS. SPADES, RAKEs.

-Mattocks, Grub Hoes, Picks, Scythes, Sncaths, SIedges, Mason Hammers,
Cast Steel, Step ladders Carriage and Tire Bolts of all sizes. Looking
Glasses. Wash Boards, Clothes Wringers, Meal Sleeves, Door Mats, Baskets,
Tubs, Wooden Buckets, Irvine, Rope all sizes, Hay Puleys, Butter Prints,
Mop Sticks, Traps Steelyards, Meat Cutters and Suffers, Traces, Cow
Chains, Halter Chains, Shoe, Dust and Scrub Brushes, Horse Brushes, Cur
.y Combs and Cards, Door Locks, Hinges, Screws, Laches and everything
in the Builders line. Gaps, Lead, Shot, Powder and Safety Fuse, &c, &c.
The fact is, keep everything that belongs to the Hardware trade. deal
exclusively in this kind of goods and give my whole attention to it Per-
sons who are building, oil any one in need Of anything in my line. will End
it to their advantage to give me 3 call will always give a reasonable
credit to responsible persons. I thank my old customers for their patronage,
and hope this season to make many new ones. Don't forget the place
No, 3, "BA BLOCK
April 8 IA. JOHN F. BLYMYFR
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22
IREGULATOR.
Or. VAN DYKES SULPHUR SOAP,

Makes the SKIN Soft, Clear, Pure " hite and
Healthy is Cleansing, Deodorizing, Disiniect
ing, Soothing, Healing and purifying removes
Dandruf, Chatting, Ulcers, Sores, Eruptions,
Roughness and redness of the SKIN relieyesit itch
ing, burning and singing Of the Skin, and irrita-
ton of biting and singing insects will relieve
ITCHING PILES where nothing else will have
any effect is FREE FROM ALL OFTEN
SIVE DOOR, and prevents Contagious Diseases,
ton 1t has no EQUAL. Price, % cts. a cake I;
BOX, three Cakes, sixty cents. Sold by
Geo W. Benford, Somerset. Pa, and Druggists
generally. L. ). WEBSTER, Proprietor. OF
nee, so N. 9Th ST., Philad'a, Pa. Wholesale De-
pot. 400 N. Third St, Phila., Pa.
July rs.
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AS REMEDY In

MALARIOUS FEyERS, BOWEL COM.
PLANTS, DYSPEPSIA, MENTALDEPRES-
SEA, SICK HEADACHE COLO, CONSTI-
PATTON and BiLIOUSNESS,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22

Is harmless,
Is no drastic violent medicine,
Is sure to cure II taken regularly,
l. no intoxicating beverage,
Is the cheapest medicine In the world.
Is given with safety and the happisst results TO
the most delicate infant,
Does not Interfere with business,
Does not disarrange the system,
Takes the place OF Quinine and Bitfers of every
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22
|LIVER

SEOrttr, Ol hIHUdIHd, y
l.. Mott, OF Columbus, G
dreds TO whom we can re
from Hon. Alexander II
s, 1872: II occasionally
requires II. DR.. Simmon
good effect. II is mild,
more active medicine
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-05-22

AN EFFECTUAL SPECIFIC
For all Diseases of the Liver, stomach, and
Spleen. The Cheapest, Puress and best
Family Medicine in the World.
ASK the recovered dyspeptics, bilious sufferers,
victims OF Fever and Ague, the mercurial dis
eased patients how they recoyered'health cheerful
spirits and good appetite-they will tell you by
taking SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-08-30

HON. JOHN T. HARRIs.-The Demo-
cratic convention of the Seventh Congress
sional district of Virginia having declared
it inexpedient to make nomination for
Congress, the gentleman whose name
heads this article has declared himself for
reelection, and, although he has Several
opponents. from information received from
reliable sources, we feel assured that his
reelection is certain.
Judge Harris has for number of years
represented his district in Congress, and
we but express the sentiment of all who
have known of his career, in pronouncing
him one of the most efficient and intelli-
gent representatives. The position which
he has held on important committees of
the House is an evidence OF the fact that
his ability is properly appreciated. No
Representatives has ever been more prompt
and energetic in working for the interest
OF his constituents. His defeat would be
great calamity Washington Gazette.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-08-30

The Coffman farm of 412 acres near Lin
vile, Rockingham, has been sold to Capt.
J. w. r. Moore, of Mt. Jackson, for 1884,
GIG. That part of the farm west of Lin
vile brought $68 an acre.
Lieutenant Governor Underwood, OF
Kentucky, takes 80 newspapers and pays
for them in advance. That nlan would
make better President than all the rest
of them put together.
Four-fifths of the young ladies at Attain
tic City are blondes:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-08-30

A Willimantic girl, employed in d thread
factory, wrote her name and the words,
Wanted, IL husband,' Oh a spool recent :
ly, and when it had been wound with
thread it WAS sent to a South Norwalk
shoe factory. where it fell into a Ridge
field mans hands. He began a correspon-
dence. The girl replied that she was en-
gagged, but would find him another as good
as she, and a marriage has just taken
place as result Of the spool's message.
Popular lactometer: Dip well-polished
knitting-needle into deep vessel of milk
and withdraw it Immediately i'll an up
right position, II the milk is pure some
of it will hang to the needle, but if water
has been added, even in small proportions,
the fluid will not adhere.
The salaries of the Bishops of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church (North) are $4,000
each year and an allowance Tor house
rent.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-08-30

The accounts from the South are ap.
palling. At Port Gibson, Miss, there have
been IS deaths up to date; at New Orleans.
Tuesday, tsoo hundred and tsoenty aeo cases
and ffty-seven deaths were reported; in
Memphis, Tenn, Tuesday there were 119
new cases and fJfty-seuen deaths; at Vicks-
burg there were 125 new cases and Is
deaths. The scenes in these cities are
frightful, and the living are hardly able to
take care of the sick and dying. We have
made arrangements to have the V1ND1CA-
TOR furnished with telegram of the in
telligence every morning, which will be
found on our bulletin board.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-08-30

The stretching of the rope at Union
town, Ala, Friday, forced the deputy
sheriff to hold up Robert Mitchells legs
while he was strangled to death, which it
took thirty minutes to accomplish.
The u. S. government has at last agreed
IN give the Southern Historical Society
access to the captured Confederate ar
chives.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-08-30

Prof. Julius D. Dreher, the man of all
Others for the place, has been elected Pre-
sident of Roanoke College, and Rev. r. c.
Holland, alive of Augusta, Vice Pre-
eident>
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-08-30
A Tender Memory.

A little footstep pattering ON the floor,
golden head laid gently on my knee;
A shadow darkening all the earth and sky,
And life is sad and deSOlate to me.
Sweet lips half parted in peaceful smile;
The light of God upon that baby brow;
A hush upon the tiny waxen face
Our darlngs but a tender mem'ry now.
Our grief nigh spent, we try to calmly think,
To ask ourselves half sternly-Is it right
That we should mourn that to eternal rest
Her infant form was laid by us tonight
In later years her footsteps might have turned
Aside from paths that point the heavenly gate;
Perchance she might have heard the awful words
You cannot enter nOw-toO late-tOO Late"
And, now All, yes! our darling calmly sleeps:
Earth holds for her nor hope, nor grief nor loss:
Another life has gained the pardon won
With such deep pain upon the bitter cross.
Chambers Journal.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-08-30
-SEs-<s-sAxs-s<Nr-

The famous Viennese surgeon, Baron
Rokltansky, whose death was recently an
nouEced, is declared by a local paper to
have ''disSected 10000 coHpseS."
Mr.. G. Brewis has sold his celebrated
field trial setter, Dash H., to MI. Llewell-
in for 300 guneas, the highest price ever
paid for single setter.
Bar.rooms are on the decrease in num-
bers in Danville. Three first-class saloons
have closed within the past SIX weeks.
Mrs. Gen. George E. Pickett, has placed
her two sons at the Virginia Military In
stitute, to be educated.
The Allegheny Springs, Va, at auction
last week, were withdrawn at "a bid of $685.
600.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-08-30
Announcements.

WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE the
w Hon. JOHN Z, MASSEY, Of Albemarle, as
candidate to represent the It'll Congressional Dis
trict in the next Congress OF the United States.
aug3Otd
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-08-30
dissolution.

DISSOLUTION
The partnership heretofore existing between W.
in the manufacture of Wagons, &C.. has this dav
been dissolved The business of the firm will hereaf
ter be conducted by GIBBS & I.ICKLITER, thev hau-
ing purchased the interest OF IL. j. SHOMO, Who re-
tires from the concern. Az
All accounts due to the late firm of Gibbs, Iick1i-
ter Il Sh0mO, will be paid to Gibbs Il Lick liter and
all debts due by the late firm, viii be settled BY them
Parties knowing them>elve; Indebted to the late
firm will please come forward 1t once and settle and
those having claims against it will present them for
adjustment. A'A
w. w. GIBBS.
J: NJ. LICKLlTER
augl6-3t H. j. SHOMO
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-08-30
Personal.
Editors indicator.

Editors indicator.
Certain ill-advised reports in the news
papers having improperly connected the
lame OF my brother, F. G. Brooke, witt a
rencontre in Warrenton between one Arm
strong and two tramps, which resulted IA
tally to one of them from wounds intlict-
ed with q stick, and a false impression
prevailing to some extent that | (instead
of my brother) was the party concerned,
deem it proper to state that the evidence
upon the trial for assault and battery (be-
fole the death of the partly, as well as
upon the inquest (after death), showed
that my brother was an accidental passer
by at the time of the outrage, only acted
as a mediator, and 10y entreaty and active
effort sought to prevent it. ALI impress
sions to the contrary are entirely errore-
Gus and do gross injustice. Although
thus accidentally connected with the af-
fair, t. 4 result of both Investigations was
his entire exonei alton from all blame.
j. V. BROOKE ,JR
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New Advertisements.

nR. T. w. SHELTON,
With an experience Of thirty-fve years in thu
practice Of medicine, offers his professional services
to the citizens of StauntOn and vicinity
Office at his residence No. liz Church Street.
H. m aug30-ly*