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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-08-14


You MUST Cure THAT C0CGH.-Witt
fShiloh's CoBsnmption Cure you can cur,
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Two doses will relieve your child of Croup,
il is pleasant 10 take pnd perfectly harmless
to the youngest child. and no mother can
afford 10 be without it. You can use tive
thirds Of a bottle and il what We say is not
true We viii refund the price paid. Price
10cts, 50cts. AMI Sf.oO per bottle. 1t your
Lungs are sore or chest or back lame use
Shiloh Porous Plaster. Sold by Geo.
w. Denford, Somerset. Pa
Have you Dyspepsia, are you Consti-
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SHIL0H'S SYSTEM VITALIZER. II
is guaranteed 10 relieve YOU, and will you
continue to suffer when you can be cured
on such terms as these. Price 10 cts. and
10 cts. Sold by Geo. W. Benford. Som
erset, Pa.
Wells Persian Perfume 'HACKME-
TACK" is rich and fragrant, try it. Sold
Geo. w. Beniord. Somerset, Pa.
Az ASTONISHING FAcT.-A large pro-
portion of the American people are to day
dying from the effects of Dyspepsia or dis
ordered liver. The result OF these dis
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valuable people is most alarming. making
life actually a burden instead ofa pleasant
existence of enjoyment and usefulness as
it ought to be. There is DO good reason
for this. ifyou will only throw aside pre-
judice and skepticism, take the advice of
Druggists and your friends, and try one
bottle of Green's August Flower. Your
speedy relief is certain. Millions Of bot
ties OF this medicine have been given
away 10 try its virtues, with satisfactory
results in every case. You can buy a
samp e bottle for 10 cents to try. Three
doses will relieve the worst case. Posi-
lively sold by all Druggists on the West.
ern Continent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-08-14

Az the right, title, interest and claim Of Henry
Baltzer, Of, In ami to the following described rea
estate viz
A certain tract ofland situate in Quemahonina
township, somerset county, Pa, containing IS
acres, more or less, about 100 acres Of which arr
cleared, and Is acres In meadow. with a two story
part log and part plank dwelling house, oil mill,
water power saw mill, stable, and other out build.
ings thereon erected; also n large sugar camf
thereon. Adjoining lands OF John MoDgs' heirs,
Frank KImmel, Albert Wright, aud others, with
the appurtenances.
Taken in execution rs the property Of Henry
Blitzcr, at the suit OF David Specht.
ALSO
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BLAIlsVIILE LADIES Seminary

FAIL SESSION OPENs SEPT. II, 1873,
TERMS Moderate. Ssnd fora Catalogue.
I.JEwETT PARKS, Principal. Rlairsviis. Pa.
Au..I
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LIST OF CAUSES
for August Term Of Court beginning august g,
FIRST WEEK

FIRST WEEK.
L Renianin Housed Va. Pittsburgh x Councils
vile X. r. Go.
.. Weed Sewing Machine Co. ys.J. y. FIGHT
ner ct al
.. John ID. R0ddy ct al. ". Ernest & Delp Nj
nian Twins Exeeutrix eial
l. Frederick L. JusI's use vs.. Meyerslaie
Borough
5 Christian PAIL vs- Augustus Nelary.
G.. Joseph Hoffman vs.. Isaac kaufman.
!. Joseph Holman rs. Hiram ]. B0yts.
5. Joseph Hoffman VS.. Conrad Fcuik.
3. Jacob Heinbaugh vs.. Wolf. MAYER * Go.
10. Joseph Alwine's admir-. vs.. David Werfz.
H. Josiah Keller Treas. VI. A. Me1ary ct al.
II. L. A vs.. Independent Printing Go.
l.. q. z. Lenharts use vs. Edward MostOller.
T. Frederick l. Just vs.. ;. H.. Carey and wife.
- Nv. * ii. q. Van Horn VS.. Jesse Lis
ton ct al.
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aeaa, AMI Henry Lesm. at the suit Of Balir,
Wal er. ci a.
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A sSIGNEES' SALE.

July8i
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Julysl
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sSIGNEES' ACCOUNTS.

.IulysI
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-26
Fashion Notes.

The old scoop bonnet is revived.
Elbow sleeves are very faShiona-
bic.
Square and round trains divide
the popular favor.
Silver lynx is the leading fur Of
the coming winter.
There is a tendency to lengthen
gentlemans full dress coats.
The short walking dress is slowly
but surely gaining favor.
The poufs and paniers on impor-
ted costumes are scarcely discerni-
Die.
Plain and fiat trimmings are to
be worn most on fall and winter
dresses.
Dark-colored mixtures are pre-
1erred for business coats and waist
coats.
Some of the new linen cuffs and
collars are hair-striped like the new
hosiery.
The fashionable morning hat for
gentlemen is still of fine felt with a
round crown.
The long twelve or six-button
kid glove, with the opening at the
side seam, grows in favor.
The Spanish mantilla Of black
and white lace is to be worn as a
part Of the carriage costume proper
this winter.
The embroidered handkerchief
caps worn over a round mob cap Of
Brussels net, edged with a frill, are
called "Creole caps
Twelve and six button white kid
gloves are shown for evening wear,
with the small mother of pearl but
tons instead of gilt ones.
Figured coatings are still in
vogue for gentlemen. Fine diago-
mails are preferred for dress frocks,
and powdered surfaces for full
dress.
The leading fail riding habit has
a little more fulness in the back
breadths. The bodies has Goa
tails inthe back and lapels and :
waistcoat in front. The sleeve;
have no cuff. Riding trousers arr
a part of the suit. The skirt g
little longer.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-26

The Blackstone National Bank,
of Boston, has reduced its capital
stock from 50, 900, 600 to sl,500,-
900.
Half the proceeds of the North
ern Ohio fair IN progress at Cleve-
land, will be given to the yellow
fever sufferers.
Whalemen who have recently re-
turned from sea, state that whales
are more numerous 20 than for
the past ten years, and the num-
Der of calves encountered promises
a good supply in the future.
Bismarck's love for his wife and
children is very great, and these at
tend on him and take care Of him
in a way which shows that the
deepest affection unites them to
the head Of the family.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-26
Scientific.

Removing Spots from Cloths
Spots of Sugar, Glue, Blood, Albu-
men:-On white goods, on dyed
tissues of cotton and wool, and on
silk, simple washing with water.
Spots Of Grease On white
goods, soap water or alkalies; on
dyed tissues of cotton, by soap
water. Ditto of wool, soap water
or ammonia. On silk, benzine,
either, ammonia, magnesia, chalk,
yolk Of egg.
Colors of Varnish, Resins:-On
white goods, and on dyed tissues
Of cotton and wool, turpentine,
benzine, then soap. On silk, ben
zine, ether, soap; rub with are.
Stearine, Tallow:-On white
goods, and on dyed tissues of cot
ton and wool, and on silk, alcohol
at 95 deg.
Vegetable Colors, Wine and
Fruit Stains, Red nixon white
goods, vapors of sulphurous acid;
hot bleaching powder solution,
weak. On dyed tissues of cotton
and wool, wa h with warm soap
water, or ammonia. On silk, same;
rub softly and carefully.
Alizarine NIXON white goods,
tartaric acid; more concentrated as
the spot is older. On dyed tissues
Of cotton and wool, weak solution
Of tartaric acid if the color allows.
On silk, the same, with care.
Rust, Black NIXON white
goods, warm solution Of oxalic
acid; weak muriatic acid. On
dyed tissues of cotton, repeated
washings with citric acid if the
color is we'll dyed. Ditto of wool,
same; weak muriatic acid if the
wool is of the natural color. On
silk, no remedy.
Lime, Lyes, Alkalies:-On white
goods, simple washing with water
On dyed tissues of cotton and wool
and on silk, weak nitric acic
poured drop by drop, and rub with
the finger the spot previousl,
mOlstened.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-26

a Picture in Il ir.

In the show windows Of a sewing
machine company IN New York
city, Is an allegorical political pic
ture representing the condition Of
France at the close of the Franco
Prusslan war. Doubtless many
persons pass 1t with a mere glance.
not knowing that the entirepicturc
Is made OF fine hair. 1t is the
work of NJ. p. Leon, who claims
to be the only living artist in hair.
1t took him SIX months and a half
t. finish the picture which now
looks as though made with char
coal or claycn, sc perfect is the
shading.
it is four feet three inches long
by three feet two inches high. In
the center and foreground stand
President Theirs and a female
figure of the Republic, supporting
France, which is represented by a
wounded female in semi-prostrate
position. lr the background are
the villages of France, partly de-
vastated by the war. On the ex-
treme left, and in the background,
is a female figure brandishing a
flaming torch, while closely pursu-
ing her is a soldier of the new born
Republic. This represents the
Paris Commune. Below this, and
in the foreground, is the grave Of
Napoleon, with a dead eagle lying
on it. BY the side of this is a
blasted tree, representing the de-
parted glory of the dead hero. On
the right, and some distance from
the central figure of France, are
standing two female figures, hand
in hand, looking earnestly at
France, while behind them stands
a German soldier on guard. This
represents the province of Alsace
and Lorraine, guarded by German.
Winding through the right and
center background is a%rivet; repre-
senting the 1.-The of damarkation be-
tween France and Germany. Just
to the left of the central figures,
and in the background, are bales
of cottons, pillars, and a ship, rep
resentlng commerce, agriculture,
and architecture revived in France
since the birth of the new Repub-
lie. In the heavens, to the right
of the central figures, is the Spirit
Of the Universe, with outstretched
hands, offering France money
where-with to pay Germany. A
a whole the picture is well designed
and skillfully worked.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-26
From the Monroe Enquirer
QlenrOy Mills.

There is a new industry in full
operation, in the neighborlng
county of Mecklenburg, that should
command the attention of farmers
all over our Southern country; and
1t will interest them whenever they
become convinced that they can
make their cotton net them Is
cents per pound by using it. We
refer to the new cotton mill, which
Is run by Messrs. Z. c. Grier x
Son, in Providence Township. We
had the pleasure of visiting it a
lew days since, and by the cour-
tesy of the clever and enterprising
proprietors, we are enabled to give
the following account of
GLENROY COTTON MILLS,
which are operated by an entirely
new process. Instead of ginning
the cotton IN the old-fashioned way,
1t Is ginned and carded at the same
Tune, by the new Clement Attach
ment, and is carried from the gin
TO the speeder, and then to the
drawing frame, from which it pass
e to the spinning machine, where
IL Is made into yarn O different
grades. Thus, in four operations,
The cotton is ginned, carded and
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-26
Edison and Electric Light.

Edison, on returning home after
his visit to Ansonia,.. Studied and eX-
perimented Oh electric lights. On
Friday last his efforts were crowned
with success, and the project that
has filled the minds of many scien-
tific men for years was developed.
Il have it now,' he said,o on Satur-
day, while vigorously turning the
handle of a Richie inductive coil
in his laboratory at Menlo Park,
"and slngularly, enough, | have
obtained 1t through an entirely
different process than that from
which scientific men have ever
sought to secure it. They have all
been working in the same groove,
and when it is known how | have
accomplished my object, everybody
will wonder why they have never
thought of it, it is so simple.
When ten lights have been pro-
duced by a single electric machine,
it has been thought to be a great
triumph of scientific skill. With
the process | have just discovered |
can produce "a thousand-aye, ten
tn eusand-from II machine. In
deed, the number may be said to be
indefinite. When the brilliancy
and cheapness of the lights are
made known to the public, which
will be in a few weeks, or just az
soon as | al thoroughly protect
the process-illumination by carbu-
retted hydrogen gas will be discar-
ded. With fifteen or twenty OF
these dynamo-electric machines re-
Gently perfected by Mr.. Wallace,
l can light the entire lower part OF
New York city, using a 500 horse
power engine"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-26
Surnac.
SCRIBE.

In relation to the matter of sumac,
and its preparation for market,
which a correspondent in Pennsyl-
vania asks us to investigate, and
the proper manner of preparing it
for market, previously published in
the Prairie Farmer, Mr.. Joseph
II. Bryant, No. 2,619 Main street
Richmond, Va, writes us that he
is paying rs cents per 100 pounds
at the mill there, and adds: "The
leaves only are wanted, but to ia
cilitate the gathering of it, the
stems on which leaves grow can be
stripped from the stalk, as in pull
ing corn blades. 1t must be free
from sticks, sand and berries. Dry
it in the shade. If exposed to the
sun, dew and rain, it will turn yell
low and become worthless. Spread
it on a floor, and turn it morning
and evening until it is perfectly
dry. Do not pick it in bags or pile
in bulk, until it is thoroughly dry.
Be careful it does not heat. When
N is properly cured it is of a
bright green COLOR"
The editor of the Shoe and LeaM-
En- Reporter, New York, writes as
follows: "The leaf and leaf stems
only are used, and all large stems
should be thrown out as only the
leas stem has any tanning strength.
1t should be gathered in this way:
Break off the parts of the bush
containing the leaves, but do not
gather the blossoms or berries.
Some gatherers allow the sumac to
wilt IA few hours in the sun, while
others convey it immediately into
the shade or under cover. Cure it
under shelter, to preserve its color
and strength. When dried, by
spreading out, it should be thrash
ed with a fail, when the leaves and
stems will break up fine, and all
the large stems should be raked
out. As to the use of and demand
for the article, we can only say that
it has been a staple, product for the
past ten years, the prices varying
with the smount of production and
the quotations for Sicily sumac,
with which it is always a competi-
tor to some extent, although 1T
brings usually only about three
quarters she price of the latter.
Large quantities of sumac are used
in Lynn, Mass. "-Prairie Farmer.
Prof. Edison has invented an ink
for the use of the blind. When
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-26

Accustomed to the sociability
and fun Of the bathing hour in:
America, the pictorial costumes OF
the bathers, and the spice of danger
inseparable from most bathing
along our coasts, English sea
bathing seemed rather desplcable
to a Brighton correspondent OF the
Christian Union. The English
woman's bathing costume is hide
Gus; a dingy blue or brown garment
shaped like a child's nightgown, OF
the rudest material and construc-
ton, and always of skimped dlmen-
sions. Venus herself would be a
fright in it. "To see two dowagers
of heroic mould and monstrous
breadth in this costume" says this
writer, bursting from it, indeed.
-roped each to the wheel of her
machine, standing knee deep in the
water, and, holding each other by
the hands, churn slowly, solemnly,
and with profound agitation Of the
water, down and up, down and up,
nothing, no, nothing save wild
laughter, can adequately relieve the
over-wrought feelings Of the most
dignified of Observers"
Trains are not SO long as last
year.
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spun; whereas, by the old way, it
has to be carried through more than
a half dozen processes.
THE MACHINERY
is quite simple, and not very costly.
The Messrs. Grier u 25O
spindles, making about thirty
punches $50 lbs. of thread per
day, using 500 lbs. of cotton in the
seed; and the whole machinery,
including a twelve horse power en-
CINE, and the building, did not cost
but a little over $4,000. The capac-
ity of their mills is about 100 bales
per annum; and they employ seven
hands to run it. BY this process,
cotton will net at least l3 cents per
pound and the cost of the machine
being little there ought to be one
of these factories in every neighbour
hood.
THE THREAD
is of good quality, smooth, and
strong as that made by the old way;
and many think it much better, as
the staple of the cotton Is
not cut SO much as by the
old way of ginning. Specimens
OF the thread can be seen at Messrs.
III. NJ. Houston & Co.'S store.
This is the kind of enterprise
that the South needs; and the
Messrs. Grier have shown Il COM
mendable spirit, by being the pio-
neers IN this work which will
eventually restore u beautiful
Southland to its former wealth and
prosperity. We must build up
manufactures at home, give EN-,
ployment to the laboring classes;
make our own cloth, thread and
rope-thus keeping the profits at
home-before we can expect to
prosper as we ought.
And before closing this article,
we would ask, why do not some of
IL citizens establish Il cotton fac
tory IN Monroe 1t would be IA
PAYING INVESTMENT.
1t would be more profitable than
any other industry in the country.
If you will build Il mill to run 500
spindles, (Which will not cost So
500) we will guarantee Il net profit
of 20 per cent. the first year and
70 per cent every year thereafter.
1t what other way can you invest
you money to pay you rs handsome
a dividend as this! These are
startling facts, and not mere fam
cies, and the same can be proven;
then why not make a beginning
here. We have the promise of two
gentlemen to give 500 each to the
erection of one of these factories in
in Monroe. Who will be the next:
1t will only take so shares of 500
each to build a mill the size of the
Messrs. Grier's, and buy enough
cotton to run it a year. Let the
ball be kept IN motion, and if you
want u town to improve rapidly
build a cotton factory.
SCRIBE.
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1!01

Tannins. Walnut Shell STAINS
On white goods. .IaYclle water;
bleaching powder water, conoentra-
ted tartaric acid. On dyed tissues
Of cotton and wool. and on silk.
C~hlorlnatcd water. more or less di-
lutte. according 10 tissue and the
color, and alternately washing with
water.
Tar. Wagon Grea~c:--On white
goods soap, turpentine and Jet Of
water alternately. On dyed It's
sues OF cotton and wool. rub with
pnmlce stone, then soap. then let
stand; WASH alternately with tur-
pcntlne and water. On silk. same.
but use benZine, and let a Jet If
water fall from a height upon the
back Of the spot.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-26

II was thought in san Francisco
a good idea To sell the tickets for u
yellow fever benefit entertainment
by auction, with popular actresses
rs auctloncers. Mrs. Scott-Slddons,
Mrs. Oates, and several local favor
ties volunteered. and an immense
audience assembled IN the Stock
Exchange AT the appointed time.
Much amusement was expected 10y
those who dad not reflect that stage
per ormers are only witty with
other folks words. The result Was
a failure. The sprightly Mrs. Oates
mounted the desk first, but did not
know what 10 say, stammered some
utter nonsense. and only succeeded
in selling "A box TO herself for sllo.
Mrs. Scott-Siddons tried it next.
Mr.. Cobb, a regular auctioncer,
stood close bv her, and prompted
her in whispers. Il am now pre-
pared to receive oilers" she said.
mo, no-bids.' Cobb suggested.
"Bids, | mean,' the actress con-
tinued: chow many bids Am | offer
ed :" Then she was awkwardly ST.
lent. The bidding was spiritlcss.
At length she cut of II of her
curls, and said: ''IIow much for i
seat and "A lock of my hair - \
premium of 81 was all that the hair
brought, and she gave up the task.
Other actresses did no better.
Then Crane and Robson, the very
comical actors. tried To be original
" funny. and failed. The business
was then relinquished to the prac-
tised auctioncer.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-26

1t would be hard for "A stranger
to find the spots whereon some of
the most tlourlshlng of the Penn
sylvania oil towns once s God.
Scarcely a trace is left of Petrolc-
um Centre, which ten years ago
had a population of 1000 with
banks, big hotels, machine shops,
stores, and churches. Plthole City
is nearly gone. When e. b. Dun
can, who died IN Glasgow years ago,
made his will, he left to a church
of Pithole so, 600. During the
litigation that followed a commit
tee was sent to find the church.
They returned and said hat no
such building was TO be found. The
fact was that when Mr.. Duncan
was in Pithole the church was IN a
hourishing condition, but both con-
gretiation and house had disap-
peared before he made his will.
The Paris Illustration tells a
story to the effect that Count Lara,
a poet, after the style of Alfred de
Musset, frequented the palace IN
Madrid in Queen Christmas early
days there, and conceived the idea
that she regarded him with consld-
cradle favor; but that the only way
to bring matters to the crlsl. he
desired was to fight with and Kill
her fayorite Munoz, whom she
subsequently married. SO he sent
him IA challenge, but Munoz re-
turned the challenge unopened.
The count then seemed to 90 mel
ancholy mad, and n morning
was found dead, pistol IN hand,
with a piece of paper near him on
which was written: "sSince she will
not live for me, | will die for her"
A story illustrative of red tape in
Russia is told by an English cores
pondent, who declares that 1t ls
true. An operate singer connected
with a Moscow theatre, wishing TO
make a short excursion into the
country, went to get her passport
countersigned by the local authorl-
ties. The presiding official IN
qniry for her written petition"
"My written petition :" cried the
LADY, II have none; | neyer knew
that anything Of the kind wa, re-
CURED" "Not required, madam
on the contrary, nothing can be
done without it. Take this sheet
Of paper and write according to my
dictation." She transcribed word
| for word a formal petition request
ing leave Of absence, which was
then signed, folded, and sealed.
"And now" quoth the man IN Of
fee. "vou have only to deliver it,
.To whom, pray :" "To whom :"
echoed the official, with smile at
the absurdity Of the question; "to
me. Of course" The document
was handed across the table. The
great man adjusted his spectacles,
broke the seal, grayely read over his
W composition, and SAID:
"Madam, have read your petition
and regret to tell you that am
unable to grant It."
Fever at Memphis continues with
undated violence; Rev, {. Z. Parsons
is dead: 1O} deaths for t~wenty-four
| hOGrs.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-26

Prof. Edison has invented an ink
for the use of the blind. When
used it dries into raised letters.
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SEPTEMBER &c, 1878.
miscellaneous.
Killed by a Serpent.

TERRIBLE ENCOUNTER WITH A
DEADLY BLOWING VIPER IN A
DARK ROOM.