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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18

The red flag Of communism continues to
wave over the land, and under it we hear
the stentorian voice Of the Sheriff and auct-
ioneer crying "How much do I hea1 for
this little home? Going for the mortgage!
Gentlemen, do ] hear any more? Going
going-gone to the mortgage! Pass out
the furniture" This 10 the red flag and
this the communism that Is demoralizing
the people. Down with it! and down with
John Sherman and his crew, the head and
front Of it!-[Winstead, c., Press.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18

The legal printing in Perry county
costs about four thousand dollars a
year and if were given to the lowest
bidder it would not cost to exceed sew
en- hundred dollers and be published
in two papers.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18
THE

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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18

The tax payers of Ohio will be rob-
bed Of over two millions of dollars by
the school book monopoly this year,
the last Legislature refusing to do any
thing for the relief of the public.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18

Sherry and Connolly, .murderers of un-
common brutality, under sentence Of death,
were strangely pitied by large number of
women. There was no refinement about
them personally, and nothing romantic in
their crime; yet the respectable woman
who daily visited them in prison showed
sympathy that amounted almost to q mania
The supply of delicacies to eat and drink
was large, and included the best wine and
tobacco. Several women kissed them at
the last parting. g.-C Chicago Paper.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18

The official repor of the United Statests
treasury department, as will be found In
Appleton's Annual Cylopedia, gives the
amount of interest paid on bonds for the
wears ending as follows
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18
5. +, CAREY, PRESIDENT
II. A. ROBINSON, Secretary.

ABoY-One of the best things in the
world is to be boy. A boy is willing to
do any amount of work if it is called play.
The feeling of a boy towards pumkin pie
has never been properly considered. A
boy furnishes half the entertainment, and
takes two-thirds of the scolding of the fam
lily circle. tits impossible to say at what
age boy becomes conscious that his trous
er.legs are too short, and is anxious about
he part in his hair. In fact, boy is
3 ad subject to get moral from.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18

These figures only represent what the
people have paid to enrich the untaxed
bondhoIders. All this is fun for the Shy
locks, bnt it's death to the people.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18

Let all who can make arrangements
to attend the National State Conven-
ton on the 23d do 30.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18
George w. Brown.
To C0NSUMPTIVES

The advertiser, having been permo,.,,,
that dread disease Consumption, BY simnIe rsn, =,
edy, is anxious to make it known to his feflo,v t
will send copy of the prescription used. ffres 81
charge, with the directions for preparing and uso
Ing the same, which they will find a Sure Cura e.
Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, DC. Parties
wIshing the prescription, will please address, F
Wilson, 1874 Penn ST., Williamsburgh N Y.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18
National County Ticket.

Probate Jadge.-JoHN GATTs.
SheriF.-DAvID AEBEL.
clera.-JAMEs W. GRAVES,
CommiariOnar.- GEORGE WOLF,
C0rOnsr.-JoHN SULLIVAN,
fnGrmary Direcfor.--Aibert Ewing.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18

The New York Times says the
earnestness of the National party
makes itdangerous.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18

The Ohio Democracy are again un-
der the leadership of Allen G.. Thur
man who is hard money aristocrat.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18
Executors Sale of Real Estate.

J. II NJ. Culp. makers and dealers in
brick. First class brick always on hand
Yard on Logan road below r. r. crossing.
All kinds of brick laying done on short
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18

The procession of Worlingmen's party
of sanfrancisco, California, was the largest
ever seen in that city, it took one hour to
pass a given point, and the number is set
at 10000. A band of ladies in decorated
wagons and on foot in the ranks carrying
torches for their sweethearts, fathers, and
borthers. The following are a few of the
notices displayed: 1--WE will make the
six companies and the white thieves sur.
render to our children their rights" "The
Gods help those who help those who help
themselves" "No Slaves shall breathe our
native air." The gag law i'll not work in
America" We recognize no creed or Ma
tionality," Political Jockeys are hard ri.
ders on the public Jackass," "Kearneys
drag stick" was also feature Of the parade
and was surmounte ted by transparency.
The Workingmen's Advocate. The San
Francisco Chronicle was cheered by the en-
tsre crowd and the balance of the morning
papers were hooted and hissed at as the
professions passed the Offices. All banners
claimed msjorities and how nearly the
truth of the same is shown by the report of
the election below.
At the election of delegates for the Con.
lstitutional Convention of California, the
Labor party received vote Of 20,0OO-Re.
publican and Democrat combined 1000
and still they say we are weakening.
Yes, we are, but remember the old adage
a "lank before bank"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18

1t takes as much wit not to displease a
woman as it takes to please. her.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18

Two OBJEcrs.-Our first object Is to
explain, advocate and defend principles
that will permanently improve society.
That will give necessary employment, am
pie remuneration, and sufficient leisure
for health through recreation. This is the
work of godliness. Its realization. is right
eousness. Our next object is to give facts,
information, thoughts that are the most
correct, the most wise, the most elevating
Wrongs we will oppose, all crime we will
denounce. We are reformers, not defamers.
The injured child shall have our protection.
The oppressed woman shall have our arm
The abused animal shall have our protec.
tion.-[ Philadelphia National.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18

yors when sell
Of clothes fit SALE will take all kinds produce in
desiring had better
meb before purchasing elsewhere I will sell
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-18
The undersigned endorse the above ca3
and urge full attendance:

Hugo Preyer, Stark County; Oocar Ball,
sandnsky; Jno. T. shyrock, Muskingum
county: W. P. Magruder Perry county;
Chas, Bonsell, Columbiana county; E.
Goodall franklin county; Chas. Seddin,
Franklin county, Chas. R. Martin, Seneca
county; Joseph Jenkins, Tuscarawasc county;
J. A. Hostetler, Tuscarawas county.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-13
EXCITEMENT IN MONTREAL.
The Stockholders or the Graphic Company
StNIing Ench Olher LInrs.

MONTREAL. May 1i.-Thcrc was n bitter
meeting Of the Graphic Company in this city
last evening. Sir Francis llincks in the chair, in
which number Of the shareholders spoke their
minds freely a communication was read.
signed by many Of the shareholders. requesting
the President. Nice-Prcsident. and Directors TO
resign. as much dissatisfaction was felt con-
cerning their management Of the affairs Of the
company. Sir Francis llincks insisted upon
replying to the charge contained ia the request.
and in the course Of heated speech. said that
he had told them that the paper had lost money.
and was always losing money; that the direct
ois had personally sent money raised on their
own security. to keep the 6rdDhic running.
Not one of the shareholders could be gotto raise
one cent and the directors wore compelled to
send money. week after week ana month after
month. in order to keep the thing ailOat II
was when they could raise no more money that
the decision to sell the Grdphic was reached.
He thought that the proposal to sell out to an
other company. II they could. was the best for
all concerned. The debts are accumuluting
and are going into the hands of outsiders. The
directors were all willing to resign they coulC
be relieved Of monetary responsibilities. He
was In favor of Il change in the management.
Mr. Banhatyne said that he was the largest
shareholder in the company. and had never got
one dollar out Of IL.
Mr. Prentice charged that the Chairman. Sir
Francis Hincks. had written the following.
which he read:
Gigantic swinilc-Thc Munchauscns Of Montreal
Ihr HtIon "Tn9i ani " Emma ,. Nime rr9m9er. 0nt @
ss0',Gu nstr,b@,i Rm"ns Mr..rs Prentice NcboSasa
aud Davidson. jaime. stewart of the H,IaH & 4 g q,
ceiies aud Ghcr- for icaei service. which SIR Fran
holders
Mr. Prentice wanted to know the circulation
OF the paper. and limited at 5000 copies as the
Sir Francis refused to give the information
AMI Mr. stewart th9nght itinlqdicious to. speak
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-13
THE DISTRICT GOVERNMENT
Radical Amendments Made by the senate
Committee TO the House BiII.

WASHINGTON, May IL. The Senate Com
mittce on the District OF Columbia was in ses-
sion yesterday for over six hours. considering
the bill for the new form OF government. and as
the result Of their labors agreed to report radi-
cal amendments to the House bill. The Senate
committee amendment provides that all the
Commissioners shall be appointed by the Presi-
dent and confirmed by the Senate. and one OF
them shall be an engineer officer Of the army
but strikes out the clause that he shall be above
the rank OF Captain. They prescribe that the
Commissioners shall be actual residents OF the
District of Columbia for three years instead
OF as. in the House bill. The House bill
provides that one OF the Commissioners shall
bc appointed by the President. one by the Sen
ate, and one by the House.
The sixth section. in relation TO the election OF
council. was entirely stricken out. but that
portion rclatn ng to the proportion of the indeDt-
cdness TO be- borne by Congress and the District
VIZ. the nity per cent clause. was retained in
lieu Of the section providing for council to be
elected by the people The committee have pro-
vided for the election OF a delegate to Congress-
who shall have the same privileges and pay as
n delegate from any Territory. and shah be a
member of the House Committee on the Dis
alton, tho Senate Committee prescribe that the
District Commissioners shall levy tax not to
exceed 81 on every 800 in the city. aud not to
exceed sl2j In the county. but II IL left with the
Commissioners to exercise their judgment on
levying II l"ss per centum. according to the exl-
gcnces Of the OCCASION. The Senate amend
ments retain the Board Of Health.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-13
oHIO's LEGIsLITORs STARTLED.
The Identification or One OF their Members as
Once a Convict In Michigan.

The evidence in the ease Of the Hon. John
O'Connor a Representative in the Legislature
of Ohio. taken before the committee was pre-
scented 10 the House on Saturday. The clouds
are darkening around the member. One charge.
namely. that he was FOR three years a convict in
the Michigan Pententiary, was sworn to by tho
Chief Of Police OF Saginaw. who arrested him.
although the affidavit Of the Warden Of the
prison AYERS that he is not the man. Another
charge Is that o COnuOr stole money from man
who was under the influence Of liquor in an
East Saginaw saloon. The waiter. John Ward
who was in the saloon at the time Of the theft
Identified OCoun0r in "a striking manner. He
was suhppnued 10 Columbus hy the committee
nud allowed to 70 freely about the floor Of the
House, At length h. stopped IN front Of O'Con-
nor'- desk. and for a few seconds studied his
features. qu. etly saying at length. ! have met
you bniOrr.' THIS startled the members of the
Legislature of Ohio. The Identification was re-
earded as complete, and not all the close cross
examination 10 which the accused legislators
lawyer subjected the witness could disturb his
brlief IN the identity ofthe Hon. John O'Connor
with Thrre-flngered Jack q" once prisoner in
the penltenuary OF Michigan.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-13
THE cHURcH or THE ASCENSION.
Fifty Years Oid-The Rev. DR. John Cotton
Smiths Historical Address.

The congregation Of the Episcopal Church
OF the Ascension celebrated the lfteth ami
versary Of lis organization yesterday The
Rev. DIR. John Cotton Smith. the rector. Bishop
Smith. and the Rev. Messrs. DYER. Sieen Aspin-
wall. Stevens. ana kidner participated in the
services. The rector said that in 1927 young
assistant OF the Rev DR.. Lyla of Christ Church
began holding services in u room IN Pine street.
This was Manton Eastburn. afterward Bishop
Of Massachusetts. His labor led to the organ
i1ation of the Church OF the Ascension in
building at broadway and Howard street. In
lS2S the cornerstone of a church cdiiite was
laid in CauuI street b,tyrou Hroutl,yuy and
Elm. Bishop Hobart dcdicai q the huilding In
lS2l. and ten years later II Wa- burned. Only
the front. which stll stands in the pres mt rdi-
Wished to rebaid in Canal street hnt awins 10
the foresight of Peter 4. Gay il WAS decided to
Tenth street. There Were few dwellings and
much pasture land In that neighborhood then.
The new nous" was conse rated 10y Blshop on
burn res gncd u become bishop Of Massachu-
setts. and the Rev. DIR. Bedell. present Bishop
Of Ohio. suc,eeded hun. ON Or. Bedells
e. the pastorate from Trinity Chutrh. Boston.
The speaker gay" an account Of the various
church and college ediiiees aud CHARITIES in this
the Church of the Ascension and it, mcmbers.
H. spoKg p2rur1lariy q tAHspnnWa pmn Hal IN
wal. and Ascension Hall and the Church of the
Holy Spirit In Gambler. Ohio. The mother II
Lloyd Asplnwall tainted through emotion on
hearing the feeling remarks about the charity
oi her relatives. DIR. Smith also spoke Of Capt.
FREDERICK Iahrbush. who occupied chair in
the middle aisle for many years hrfore his
death. The speaker was INTRODUCED 10 Captain
Lahrbush in 1860 by Bishop B"dell. He then
SAID his age was 80. and on every OH of March
following. which he Sept as b IS birthday, lac
told out his years in strict accordance with that
statement. dying al the age OF Ill. Dr. Smith
acknowledged that the Captain was not always
truthful, ior he always said he sold his commits
sion IN the British army. whereas he was CASH
tered. adding; My belief that he was a ccnt"-
sons now living who knew him when he repre-
scented himself a. 50, and WHO say that he then
had the appearance ot being very DID," The
address was ended with an appeal 10 the con-
gresatIon u pay OF tho chnreh debt OF $40. 900.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-13
THE KdIsER'S UOULD-BE ASSASSIN.
Affirming that he Intended TO Shoot HIMSELF
aud did not Fire the Emperor.

BERLIN, May l2-At the official examna-
tion. Hoede the prisoner. said that he was
native Of Leipsic and born in 1851 He denied
that he fired at the Emperor. II affirmed that
he was without work. and intended to shoot
himself publicly to show the rich the present
condition Of the people. He said that he shot
once at himself. and could not account for tho
other three shots which wore wanting in tho
chamber Of his revolver. H. thought he might
have discharged them in the absence II mind.
The prisoner was In possession of several
So'ialistr and Democratie writings tickets Of
momb'rship o! several Berlin Socialstc
Unions. and the likpueS-rs Of two SOcialstic
leaders lie declared that he belonged to no
party but was An Anarchist. the enemy Of all
political parties, III" present condition of So
crty and public institutions. 1t further re-
suited from the Investigation that Hoedel
formerly held So'iali-tie meetings near Leipsic
Tn" other prisoner. Kruger. appears To be
innocent, anh II Is reported that b" has been
liberated. lie WIS arrested because he en-
deayored 70 protect Hoedel against the assaults
OF n" excited crowd.
TeleErAms oongraiul9t!ng the Emperor on
his escape have arrived from all the German
Princes and European soVerrigns. To-day the
Emperor received the ROYAL family. the Minis
try. and Field Marshas. who came to congratu-
late him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-13
RUTGERS coLLEGE ATHLETES.
Members ofthe Association Contending for tho
Prizes of their Spring Meeting.

The Rutgers College Athletic Association
met on Saturday on the college base ball
grounds The judges were Prof J. L. Has
brouck and \. V. V. Raymond Of the Theological
Seminary. and the starter was Frank T. Dent II
rs. The first contest was the running broad
jump. for which there were two entries. W. Cra-
mer Of 70 and @. MrCh.sney " ~ Cium1s e.,
one Of the champion athletes Of the college and
has taken fifteen prizes. He was. however out
of condition. and Jumped only lG feet nehes
to McJho-neys X feet = inches. The next
trial was the one-ulll" walk. iu wui ,h there were
five starters. W. Goweu and +. &. S'udirr II
VI. Van Dcur-en uf ST. The walk WAS lu-
dicrous. \ circle of ropes aud stalk marked
out tho track. and within this the con-
t"stants ran or walked. as the fancy took
them. Gowen AMI Van Deursrn We're
ruled ont Tor running. Drlcvan alone walked
iaIrly, and he was given the race. his time being
minutes 20 seconds. The contestants Zoo the
first heat Of the lOO-yard dash wercD G. Rocke-
Teller gf 20, I; Randolph Of So and McChrs-
ney OF 81. Randolph won In IL seconds
The second heat was run by Gnwen and Howe
the former being victor in ~ . seconds. Tho
final heat between Randolph and Gowcn was
won 10y the former in ii seconds. The contest
Randolph. .. +. Cantine ~ 80. and MrOhnsncy.
The jumping was soon left between MrChesney
and Randolph Randolph won easily jumping
! feet nch.s. Cralnrr and McChesu''v entered
for the standing broad jump. The first named
Jumped feet q. inches. and CheSney feet
8, inches. Rockefeller and Crane contested
the One-half mile run. The former fell out ON
onds Gold prizes Will be presented 10 the win
uers to-day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-13
NOT 4 JOINT ~ ms BODr.
His Arms ~ Fast 10 his sides ns Though They
Had Been Nailed 10 Them.

It's n remarkable case j. II. Eberle of Buff
salo said IN the rotunda Of the Asor II luse "hut
fact that Jonathan Bass OF Cambria, Niagara county
hasn't Joint IN his body He went 10 bed IN 1857, and
has never been out OF It since lie can't move even
finger remember when he ran as Captain OF canal
boat between Buffalo and Rochester. in 1850 He was
getting suh then and couldn't do any work. lie had
qu canallne, ana then he went TO bookkeeping His
Joints Kept getting suffer and stner Doctors couldn't DO
him amy good Atlast he had to give up and Tor twenty
years ho has been abcd at t farm homestead o his
family, between Lo kpurt and Lewiston. Has q luhle
cUmm,ucod lu y pam shot through the ottou of
his r4ht foot that tumhlcd hun 10 the ground The
commenced Go swell ami got tl he almost Wlce it,
ural The ,tiil, 40, Joints followed Sow Ba.s
Is literally a bone man There more bend tu ui,
legs arn.s and body than there Is 10 marble statue
You can take hold NJ ms rs and. some one else having
hls head ii him up IKE stick of wood His arm, are
last to his sides they nailed there For eight
years after he went to bed he could move hls arms lu
the lont, finally became sohd bone Iuoy have to iced
HIM with spoon HIS jaws are NJ imnONahlu a., his
other ons There lsa space between ms teeth that is
iust WIDE enough To get Vlctuuls through ln lists
became blind HIS mind Is sound. and hen talk all dny
WIN YOU NoM have the patience 10 wait for him. he
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-13
A Mutual Development OF Our Personal Iden.
tity In the Future Life.

The Rev. DIR. Thomas Armitage. in the Fifth
Avenue Baptist church yesterday. discussed recognition
in heaven d" believe surely shall recognize our
deemed friends above such knowledge j. in the nature
and fitness things It the beact Of heather and Pa
gan Tho llnioo widow burned herself 50 that
she might enter the regions Of the blessed with her hus
band Reason does not condemn the idea does
aton contradict It Its taught by Christianity, and Of
ten the only hope that suains the bcreaved when they
have lost their loved ones is that Of meeting and know
ing them hereafter love Of those In heaven Is wraps
ped up In the love those earth There will be
tual development Of our personal identity there and
shall know each other mtuitNcly II often takes years
on earth 10 compile perfect friendship and Il IL hard
tO believe that IL VIII he entirely crushed out hereafter
God does not create ent desires or expectations within
US withO out supplying something a. gray them Heaven
would be- less privileged than earth were there friend
ship init Although dearly love music. Yeti heaven
were but continual psalm OF and rejoicing IL would
become wenrisome To We crave intellect feeling,
knowledge, and iull grasp Of the better part nature
imperfect here. II 10 not Know those knew here,
shall he changed IN intellect ing memory and every
mental quality nieet. the terrible conviction Is forced
upon me thatl should be no longer myself II am not
to know my friends SOME imperiocuun will be In my
mind and shall be inferior in heaven " what was on
uarel