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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-01
KILLED by A RAILWAY TRAIN.

BORDENTOwN, \. j., May 3I.-A man named
ucIawrence WAS killed last night between Taylor's
Lane and Cambridge on the Amboy Division OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad. He, with seven Others, was
walking on the track lie resided 1T No. l69 Greenwich
At. New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-01
sc,,oovrR UPSET ON THE POTOMAC.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, May 31.-A schooner, with
about twenty-five pupils of Mr. Beachs school. Of this
place. and q number Of guests board, upset this
evening in squall on the Potomac Tugs and small
boats to their rescue, aud all saved exeept
one pupil, named Schunean.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-01
SENTENCE OF A DISHONEST AUDITOR.

Troy, y. Y, May a.-Thomas Egan of tho
Eighth Ward of this city, who confessed last Monday TO
having audited fictitious claims against the county for
large amounts was to-day sentenced by Judge Osborn
10 the State Prison for eight years, anu
fined ~ 800.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-01
COMPLIMENTS FOR MIR. KEY.


AND REMARKS ANYTHING EXCEPT COMPLIMENTARY
FOR THE DEMOCRATS AND MR.. TILDEN-A FEW
OF HE LETTERS MIR. KEY Is RECEIVING.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBCSEI
WASHINGTON, May observation-disclosures Key
receives host of letters every day approving his
recent uterances the subject of the Potter inves
tgatiOn and denouncing the Democracy for the
course it is pursuing. The following are some sam
pies OF them:
TREASURY DEBT, WASHINGTON, May 90, 1873
The Hon. ID. VI. KEY, Postmaster General.
DEAR SIR have just read your open letter and
cannot delay the expression of admiration gratitude
for so timely aud eloquent appeal II only the South
woud now accept your advice in the spirit in which it
offered IL would DO In connection with the policy
of the President TO bind this country together and des
troy sectional parties than anything else / only
70 you my THANKS Tor thiS c@cciici. ict.cI
yours very truly JUN 0hLf''AN'
NEw-YoRK, May 90, 1873.
DEAR SIR: cannot resist the desire prompted by the
reading OF your letter 10 express my high and grateful
sense Of its timely enlightened patriotism and cour
age. have seldom seen words more fifty spoken OF
sentiments more clearly fOrcibly expressed lIeei
assured that your letter, with Kindred one when hp
appears simultaneously from the Hon. A. H. stephens
VIII avert great and imminent danger. VERY truly
yours, THURLow WEED.
10 The Hon. d. NJ KEY Postmaster Generai, Washington
III.
The Weekly Free Press; ELMIRA; N.Y.
May 20, 1878.
DEAR SIR: have read your letter addressed TO the
people Of the South. You mistake the anmus OF the
Potter resolution. No one expects TO unsea Mr.. Hayes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-01
CANTON. Miss. Nav o11S79.

CANTON, Miss, May o. 1873.
MY DEAR SIR I am of the opinion that the old
Democratic pIrty-which YOU and were both raised 10
hate like the devil, any huW-Eas stark mad. For
Coos sake. don't let Mr.. HAYES Feel believe for
moment that the people of the South responsible FOR
the Wrctchcd folly and madness OF their cOntcmptibe
representatives. here the heart of this state,
ana can assure You with all sincerity and truth that
there are not ten honest, intelligent 10 be found IN
100 miles around who do not dcprecato the late action
III Congress in ordering an Investigation" wauton
and foolish in tie last degree. and rccnd that Will
tend only To revive sectional bitterness and strife with
possible good results The idea that anybody in the
whole section wanted HAYES turned out and poor old
Granny Tden put in, Is simply pref oStcroua Tie TACT
Is, that TdCn Is scOfcd at and dcsscd, while there Is
unusual feeling oi Kindness and respect entertained
tor Mr. Hayes, and especially for bis noble. m0thcilY
wife, who has now the l0Ve ANA respect Of all our
people; aud before snC should b, disturbed III her
claim To the first Lady III the land, thousand Gallant
Young fellows would iy from the south in tlfN days,
and pitch the miserable old bachelor IO the Potomac.
know II SVciy hard 10 bear patiently under such an
appearance of ngratitudC the part Of the ,onAcrn
people bat arain assure that IL Is only ia ap3rar-
ance. Tell the President iOkccp coo. ana c nd AL thi'
luss Will pass away like summers CIou'!, ana rcac-
ton certain ana will turn his favor, and hi|
silly tormcnors viii ,e aud beg tie rOcAs 10 ian upon
them. our friend truly.
A general press dispatch states that it is said at
the Executive Mansion that Postmaster-General
Keys open letter was not submitted to the l'reSI-
dent and Cabinet before ii was furnished To he
press, and that its preparation and publication
rested with himself alone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-01
DETAILS OF THE CALAMITY.

THE GREAT IEONCIkD sunk WHILE THE WEATHER
WAS BRIGHT AND TIE SEA cALM-GALLANr IF
FORTS MADE 10 RESCUE THE DROWNING SEA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-01

THE RESOLUTIONS OF 1876 REAFFIRMED-REPuB-
IICANs RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FINANCIAL DIS
TREss AND FOR EXTRAvAGANCE N GOvERNMENr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-01

REPORTS AND INCIDENTS.
LONDON. Friday, May 81, 1878.
II was renorted at first that the steamers boilers
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-23

War horrors predominated in our neigh.
borhood, but the humorous side was not al.
together lacking. A brigade one day camp.
ad around the premises Of neighbor OF
ours. He was sitting ON the fence (for the
purpose, as he said, of saving one rail al
least) contemplating the destruction going
on all around-one soldie. WIS killing q
cali, another was after the pigs, another was
milking the cows, hundreds were burning
rails. others were taking off the well buck.
ct and rope, some were digging for "hidden
treasurss," and altogether the scene was
xather lively. Our neighbour looked TO,
some time. saying nothing, doubtless from
inability to do the subject, justice when he
broke out: "Gsntlemen, il live through
this war shall never fear hell" When
Bragg retreated from Tuliahoma a large
part of his army passed through our neigh.
borhood. The soldiers were much discour-
aged. Within q few monts they had retrea.
ted all the way from before Nashville
about one hunded and thirty miles, and in
all that time they declared they had not
been whipped. otis bad enough to run
when we are whipped" said one soldier
"d-n this way of beating the Yankees
and then running away ftom shem!" ask
ed one of the officers, an acquaintance, tc
what point they were retreating. "To Cuba,
he replied sharply. "if old Bragg can get g
bridge across from Floridar"
II. v Redfeldl in the Philadelphia Weekle,
Times
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-23

When two girls meet they kiss. When
two men meet they don't. That shows
who wants to be kissed the worst
"Do you see any grapes, Bob?" "1es
but there is dogs. Big dogs, Bob?' Yes
very big" "Then come along, those grapes
are not ours you know.
A Lowell man who lost his good char
acter some time ago was severely hauled
over by his former friends. 81 know it
boys, know my character is gone, lost en-
tirely. And he added rather pointedly,
sit is too confounded bad for it is the only
one in the place worth saving"
A Chicago clergyman startled his flock
few Sundays ago by telling them that
"hell ia not half SO full of men and women
as men and women are full of hell.'
An editors wife never goes through her
husbands other TROUSERS pockets to strike
a package of love letters. Editors are not
like the wicked, unfaithful men of the
world. Editors rarely have the other
trowsers.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-23
To Wash Greasy Wool.

Dissolve large tablespoonful Of borax
in pint Of boiling water. Mix onequar-
ter of il in the water inwhich the woot is to
be washed. Put in one peice of goods at q
time, using soap if needed, and if necessary,
add more of the bosax water. Wash we'll
and rinae in cold water, OF in water only
slightly warmed. Shake we'll, and hang
where the goods will dry quickly. Foz
twentysix years I have used for washing
my white fannels water about as hot as
would be used for cotton clothing. My
flannel are beautifully soft as we'll as white
never had any shrink.
For washing goods that fade, use crude
ammonia instead OF soap. Soiled necktiea
may be made to look like new by taking
onehalf teaspoonful spirits of hartshorn tc
teacup of water; wash we'll, and il very
much soilsd put through second wstel
with less ammonia in. Lay ON clear
white csosh'and gently wipe with another
until nearly dry. Then lay e cloth ovel
it and smoth with an iron not very hot. I
the color fades il will come back TO it
original hue. Use no soap. and donot rince
just think how .manylpre,.y girls who hav'
to practice economy, will bless you for thi
recipe.-Exchangc.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-23

William J. Watson, as Executor In Probate
of the last Win and Testament Court of Perry
of Jacob G. Wiseman deceased, County Ohio.
vs. Petition to sell
Clarissa Wiseman, and others. Real Estate.
To Mary J. Perry and David Perry of Coles
county, Illinois; Theodore A. Wiseman of Shelby
county, Illinois, and RebeccaC. Lamb and Henry
l.. Lamb of the state of Iowa:
You are hereby notified that on the 30th day of
January, 1878, said William J. Watson as executor
as aforesaid of Jacob q. Wseman's estate filed his
petition in the Probate Court Of Perry county,
Ohio, against Ciarissa Wiseman, widow and said
Mary J. Perry, David Perry, Theodore A, Wiseman,
Rebecca z. Lamp, Henry /. Lamb and Martha C.
Watson the object amp prayer of which petition,
Is to obtain order and authority from said Pro-
bate cort for the sale Of the following Real Fate Of
which said Jacob G.. wiseman died seized, or so
much thereof as may be necessary to pay the re-
naming indebtedness of said Jacob G. Wiseman.
which said real estate is situated In said Perry CO.
and described follows: Be ing part of tho north
west quarter dissection so. Township 49, and Range
H. commencing ut stone ut the south east corner
between the lands of Henry Smith and Jacob q.
Wiseman deceased, and running thence north $50
and $40 feet to stone: thence west l71I feet to
| stone Thence south 272 feet to stone thence
east 32 feet thence south 5sS and $40 feet thence
cast 1899 feet to the place of beginning containing
| Thirty (S0) acres more less:
The said petition will be for hearing on the 2s
| day of May 1878, at 10 o'clock a. NJ.
| Executor of Jacob G. Wiseman's estate
] W. L. Finck Atty. for said estate
April %, 4w. pfs6 75
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-23

A. P. Ashbrook, Esq, Vice President OF
the Lone Star Co.. arrived at this Office
Saturday morning last, direct from Austin.
Texas. He reports the farmers in that vi
cinity as now in the midst of their wheat
harvest. The yield this season is extreme.
" good. Corn is tasselling out, and the
weather 10 beautiful. The oppressive heats
of our harvest time are not known in tha,
part Of Texas, the Thermometer not rising
above 80o. Ne. Ashbrook has brought
with him number of patents for parties
In this vicinitys who have bou ght Texa,
land, from this otfioe.
| Iye Enterprise.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-23
Some of Prentiee's Sayings.

A recent ritter repronuced from the files OF
the Louisville Journal some of Geo. d.
Prentire's witicisms, which were not de-
pendent upon time and circumstances. as
most Of them naturally were, for their
point and force. Following are a few OF
them:
To keep your friends, treat them kindly;
to kill them, treat them often.
He who reels and staggers most in the
journey Of life, takes the straightest cut to
the devil.
Men should not think too much ofthem-
selves, and yet man should be careful not
to forget himself.
A dinner to which man is not invited
generally sits hardest on his stomach.
There are many men whose tongues
might govern multitudes if they could gov
ern their tongeus.
The doctors ought to escape calunny.
No man living has right to speak i'll Of
them.
The working of q corkscrew is about the
only thing "best achieved by indirection." !"
The reduction of postal facilities has
gone too far. The mail passed through
town the other day in couple of
stockings tied over the back of a bull dog.
A few days ago the freedmen of New
York city was presented to Mr.. Van Bu-
ron in gold snuf-box. Theae was plenty
of room in the box for all the freedom that
New York has enjoyed for many years.
There are two periods wheu Congress
does no business. One is before the holi.
days and the other after.
Were it not ungenerous to remind man
of his natural deformities, we should in.
form the editor Of the Grand Gulf Advert.
Ger that be is a natural fool.
An opposition editor offers to bet hit
ears GU something to our discredit. He
shouldn't carry gambling to such extreme
lengths.
If the editor Of the--isn't rogue, he
ought to bring libel suit against his OWE
face.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-23
RUE, THYME and MYRTLE,
BY CHARLES EDGAR SPENCER

Ext. Cloth $1.O0. Postage cents.
Below are given some short extracts from
the notices of the press on this book after,
its publication, some two years since.
"They 1.-THE poems are generally grace
full, we'll considered and scholarly, display
ing. in many instances, fine poetic feelings
and soul in sympathy with nature. p
Chicago Inter- Ocean.
"He calls them juvenile pieces" in his ded-
ication, but they are SO much better than
the Juvenile writings of some poets who
have won fame in manhood, that he. may
well be encouraged to Phila-
delphia EUen. Bulletin.
at is not too much praise TO say they
bear us internal evidence of his youth
Detroit Tribune.
"It raises very pleasant presumption
which we shall gladly find supported by pos
tive proof in Mr.. Spencer's next volume
m Y. Euening Post.
"Some inveterate Ehymsters never grow
to their stature. He has q deep loving
sympathy with nature. and she is good
kind ReHerous mother to thoueht.-S
Louis Republican.
The above books may be procured from
James Curran, Esq. Somerset, Ohio, o.
from any bookstore. or from the publisher:
J. B. Lippincott & Co., 715&717 Market
ST. Philadelphia.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-23
History OF Perry County.

Circumstances beyond my ccntrol have delayed
the preparation and publication OF the history OF
Perry County, Ohio, which have <or some time
had in contemplation.
The hook will be large volume of about six
hundred pages, we'll bound and printed, and pub
Eshed by regular book establishment, on good
paper, in GOOD style, and in workman-hke man
ner. 1t will contain history of the county-by
townships as far as practicablefrom the period OF
the earliest white settlements, down to July 4tn,
1877, the close of the Centennial year The WORK
viii give the names of the early pioneers OF eacn
township, far possible, introducing incidents
connected with the early settlements, and the
growth and progress of all parts of the county.
Also, as far as may be obtainable, a separate and
distinct account of each town, old and new, in
ThronTille. Rehoboth, Bristol, New Lexington,
Mount Hope, CrosSenville, Woftown, Maxville,
Oazfeld, Perterville, <Straitsville. Millertown,
town, New Straitsville, Shawnee, MeCuneyille,
Junction City, Glenford, Moxahala, Hemlock,
Ferrara, Baird's Furnace, buckingham, ana any
other old new tor that may be dug up OF made
up before the manuscript work OF the Dook Is CLOS
the county, OF the newspaper press, Of the several
county seat struggles, of Perry county in eonnec.
ton with the war of 1912, the Mexican war, and
the war of 1851 Also as far as information can be
procured, q separate and distinct account of each
Churc ch society in the county.
AS extra-historicaI, the book will contain chap
ter upon the mineral and ether wealth, and upon
the future prospects of the county.
Enough has been said to give an idea OF the gen.
eral scope and character of the proposed volume
OF course local work can not be furnished at &C
small cost as one of general nature. But the
price of the History of Perry County viii he fixed
at 5000, which is not much In excess of general
historical works of corresponding size and finish
N. B. Agents are wsnted to canvass each town.
ship in the county. A resident agent OF the town.
ship wod be preferred, but this is not essential,
the person applying is competent one. Person
unknown to me must come well recommended as tC
integrity, and ability to do this kind of work. Ap
plication for an agency may be made in person OF
by letter, when information az to terms will be
given.
The volume will be published soon as g
thorough canvass of the county can be made
Meanwhile, persons residing at distance may or
der the book, and their orders will be recorded
and their names placed on the list. To secure the
book, it will have to be subscribed for otherwise
ordered. f. S. CoLBoRN.
arch is, 1877.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-23

A fellow from the country came running
into our Office the other day and asked us
If Tom johnson didn't drink very hardi
We toldhim Mr.. johnson was stsictly tenn.
perate man and asked him why he asked
the question. He replied that "hc was sci
ling goods below cost. That no one could
ouy goods at the factory as low as he wal
selling them" We gave as reason of hin
selling go cheap was becau.e he bought 70,
cash and knew when 10 buv
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-23
Sad Accident,

Last Monday David Ream, boy about
eighteen years Of age was driving cattle.
When he reached Market square the cat
tie attempted to run back. He headed
them with his horse which was going at a
rapid speed, and turned 80 short as to throw
abe horse on him. The boy was picked
up and taken TO Dr.. SINNERS Office, where
upon examination it was fonnd that No
bones were broken, but that he was badly
bruised. The horse had his fore leg bro
ken and had TO be shot.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-23

are stil the most thorough and search
ing cathartic medicine that can be
employed: cleansing the stomach and
bowels, and even the blood. In small
doses Of one pill q day, they stimulate
the digestive organs and promote Wig
orous health.
AYERS PILLS have been known for
more than 8 quarter of q century, and
have obtained q worldwide reputation
for their virtues. They correct dis
eased action in the several assimila-
tive organs of the body, and are so
composed that distractions within
their range can rarely withstand or
evade them. Not only do they cure
the everyday complaints of every
body, but also formidable and danger
Gus diseases that have bafied the best
of human skin. While they produce
powerful effects, they are, at the same
time, the safest and best physic for
children. By their aperient action
they grippe much less than the common
purgatiyes, and never give pain when
the bowels are not inflamed. They
reach the vital fountains of the blood,
and strengthen the system by reeins
it from the elements of weakness
Adapted to all ages and conditions
in all climates, containing neither
calomel nor any deleterious drug,
these Pills may be taken with safety
by anybody. Their sugar-coating pre-
serves them ever fresh and makes
them pleasant to take; while being
purely vegetable, no harm can arise
from their use in any quantity.
PRERAxxp NJ
Or. ]. e. AVER 4 CO., Lowell, Mass.
Praesacal and Analytical chsnissa.
sem M AKA. pRvsGIs2s kv1nTwHkaA
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-23
Obituary..

Mrs. Mary Croft in the eighty first year
of her age; departed this life May 10TH.
1873. Whilst in the act of house hold du-
ties death made its demands. In the
midst of conversation with family and
friends she was suddenly summoned from
erath. A very large circle of friends and
neighbofs testified their respect by their
presence in attendance upon her funeral
services. M
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-23

That distant noise in the air all day yes
terday sounded something like this: "How
much can have for it. Nine narrow gauge
rail roads. twenty blast furnaces. seventy
five rolling mills will bs erected within q
year." &C., was the Auctioneer selling them
valuable lots in New Lex.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-23

Our streets were crowded on last Satur.
day, and the Merchants were all busy
Hamiltons store as usual on Saturday was
throngued all day-We understand the
cash sales at this popular store for the day
were $l39. Reliable goods and low prices
will win.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-23

We received a communication this week
which severely criticises certain males and te.
males in this place, majority of which are
married and have families No doubt that
there is crime in our village but not as
much az the correspondent pictures. We
have to decline il for the present.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-23

The County Dry Goods store wish al
who visit the Murphy Camp meeting al
Newark to call in and examine their i'm.
mence stock efgoods and their prices. They
say il is pleasure to show goods and
want you to call and examine them wheth.
er you wish to buy or not.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-23

A gentleman travelling upon horse back
came upon an Irishman who was fencing
n most barron and dssolate pc ice
Of land. "What are you fencing in tn al
lot for, Pat?" said he. IA herd of COWS
would starye to death on that land" ,And
sure, your honor. wasn't I fincins to kap 9
the poor bastsa out of is?"
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F:@tttbhS shed 1865.
MLMORE & CO.. Attorneys at Law,
629 F Street, Washington, D. @.

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