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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-02-21

MEMORIAL HALL, at Harvard, is the
eating place Of about seven hundred
students, who bear the cost proportion
ately, paying an average of less than
four dollars a week lately. The follow
ing is given as a specimen bill of fare
for breakfast: beefsteak, 300 pounds; !;
pigs feet, so pounds; sweet potatoes,
four bushels; white potatoes, two BUSH
els; crushed wheat, 46 pounds; hominy,
20 pounds; 1,150 rolls; Is gallons grid
dle-cake batter; coffee, six pounds
tea, three-fourths of a pound; milk,
bread, and butter ad libituDi.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-02-21

The mother-in-law finds defender in
the San Francisco Mail, which says: eff
old Adam had had mother-in-law to
look after him and his wife, it is more
than probable that to this very day we
might have been able to caper about in
the light and airy costume of our first
parents"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-02-21

DIR. IscHAMER, of Graz, has discovered
that the little black specks which are
often found on the skins of oranges and
apples are clusters of fungi, precisely
similar to those TO which whooping
cough is attributed. He scraped some
Of the black specks off an orange, and
introduced them into his lungs by a
strong inspiration. The next day he
had Q violent tickling in the throat, and
before the end Of the week his little ex-
pertinent had developed into an acute
attack Of whooping cough.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-02-21

The cotton yield of the Southern
States for 1877 will reach 4,750,000
bales. This is nearly 100000 more than
that Of 1876. The last season was a
most favorable one, and but few COM
planned of worms, caterpillars and rust.
The cotton plant continued to bloom till
chilled, and flowers matured into rolls
of cotton in sixty days. In 1876 the
killing frost that ends the maturity
season occurred October 8, while last
year IL held off until November IL. The
thirty-nine days additional Of maturing
season were a great boon to planters.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-02-21

BUFFALO hunting on the Staked
Plains of Texas is at its height; 200, 900
have already been slaughtered, and
$50, 900 more will be before the season
closes. The animals are killed for their
skins, which fetch eighty or ninety cents
each, and their carcasses are left to
perish.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-02-21

A MODERN Robinson Crusoe" owns
and occupies Quiros Island, neighbor
of the Samoan group, where he has
lived for over thirty years. He is an
American, Eli Jennings by name, and
has Samoan wife and many olive
branches. The island is about three
miles long and from one to one and a
half wide, and is some two hundred miles
northeast Of the Samoan group. The
patriarch is well-to-do and happy as
lord, and verify he is monarch of all he
auryevH
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-02-21

DEATH from joy is a rare occurrence
IN tins sober, cloudy world. A Sheffield
blacksmith, who had been in prison two
months, returned TO his home ON De-
cember 3Oth, and on seeing his wife and
child was 50 overjoyed that he ruptured
his heart and died before a physician
could be summoned.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-02-21

The home Of Mr.. Thurlow Weed, the
veteran politician in New York, is a
pleasant but not pretentious house, sit
uated at the corner Of Twelfth street
and Fifth avenue. The only notable
things about it are a large flag staff pro-
jecting above the door, and beautiful
display of rare hot-house flowers in two
or three windows. Mr.. Weed seems
very fond of flowers, for the window
conservatories are kept up all the year
round.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-02-21

Coon wheat ought to furnish at least
rs per cent. Of fine -four. The best
samples often furnish 76 to 80 per cent,
and in few rare instances as much as
SO per cent. Of -four mas been obtained.
Inferior varieties seldom produce more
than So per cent, and in some instances
only "a to So per cent. of -four has been
obtained from bad samples. On an
average, wheat may be said to yield rs
per cent. of fine -four and rs per cent. of
bran and middlings.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-02-21

AT the Paris Exposition there is to be
q pyramid twenty feet square and nearly
seventy feet high, representing the TO-
000, 700 cubic inches of gold which have
been produced on the Pacific coast.
Surrounding the pyramid will be fifty
cases for the exhibition Of the minerals
Of the country. The estimated weight
Of California minerals TO be sent to the
Exposition is FIVE hundred tons.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-02-21

AN exchange asks if music will cure
madness. Did you ever have an accor-
dion-player next door on your right, a
wheezy piano on your left, and nascent
horn-blower across the street?
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-02-21

Our Consul at Bremen reports that
exports from Bremen TO America have
fallen of, while imports are increasing.
Several American agencies recently have
been started. The sale Of American
mowers and reapers has been enormous.
American automatic windmills are be-
coming popular, and the importation of
American canned goods is reaching large
nronortiona
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-02-21

A BEAUTIFUL woman has been de-
scribed as the paradise of the eye and
the purgatory of the purse.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-02-21
TOPICS OF THE DAP.

A WRITER in the Catholic Quarterly
says that between 1876 and 1873 seven
millions of the natives Of Ireland were
swept by the bosom of English law to
America and Australia" Latterly emf
grafton has nearly ceased, and the popu-
lation Of Ireland is increasing.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-05-14
THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY
Tuesday, May IA. 1878.
A Future Feminine Diary.

" 1siSAAJ
eMouday--Just as / had settled my
household work for the day, I was called
away to serve on Jury, and had to re-
main in the law courts until the evening
Tuesday--Some riots having taken
place In our neighborhood, was forced
to act as special constable. Paraded
the streets all day long in q state Of con.
slant alarm
Wednesday-Received a letter from
nv friend Susie who has heard that the
militia are to be called out Visited her
and discovered that women, as citizens,
are now liable to military service.
'rhursdav-Had to attend an inquest
as coroner's ;urvnan A very unpleas'
ant duty. indeed, as it was held upon q
man who had committed most horrible
suicide
Fridsy--Having failed to obey the or.
der of county court judge, was locked
up in prison for contempt. l owe this
scrape to the extravaganza Of my hus-
banda man who will not work for out
living.
Saturdsy--In deep tribulation. The
governor of the Jail is q female, and
matter of course, favors the male priso
ners. Asked for q book and was fur
nished With work of Roman law. Cried
myself to sleep over passage which
told me no on. could obtain the privi'
lege of citizen without accepting a cit
ixen's duties and responsibilities. Oh
why did / give up the privileges OF q rea
woman for the miseries of q moct
mau2
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-05-14
sHERIFF'S SALE.
jesse Shuman
vs..
Isaac A. Johnston ct al.

DY virtue Of certain order Of sale issued
ID from the court of common pleas, within
and for the county Of Monroe, and State of
Ohio. In . case pending In said court between
the above named parties, and to me directed,
I will offer for sale at public auction at the
east door Of the court house in Woods6eld
on
Saturday, the 18th day of May, 1878,
between the hours Of 10 O'Clock q. m. and 4
O'Clock p. m, Of said day, the following de-
scribed real estate situate In Monroe county ,
Ohio, to wit:
Beginning for the same at the northwest
quarter Of section twenty-nine, township
four and range Eve; commencing for the same
at the northeast correr Of . lot sold by James
B. Morris to Samuel Richner; thence north
twenty two and half degrees esst four per-
ches to . stake; thence at right angles with
the said line north sixty.seven and . half
degrees west seven rods and eighteen links
to point where the line Of the east edge Of
Main street, Woods6eld, would intersect;
thence south seventy two and half degrees
west with continuation Of said line Of said
street four perehes; thence south sixty seven
and half degrees east seven perchss and
eighteen links to the place Of beginning
containing thirty perches.
Said property so ordered to be sold is ap.
praised at $500, and may sell for two
thirds of said appraisement. Terms of sale
ne.third cash and balance on confirmation
WIN. READ,
april 16,T8w5. Sheriff NJ. C. @,
sPRIsas l. DRIaes, A.t'ys.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-05-14
Cure for Rheumatism.

Some wears ago, in Philadelphia, there
was an old Irishman who made q great
many cures of the rheumatism by the
following process: SNAKE poultice OF
strong mustard, mixed with garlic, vine
gar, and a few crumbs of bread or meat
Go to bed, have plenty of clothes placed
over you to induce perspiration, and
have this poultice placed, about quar-.
ter of an inch thick, close to the hollow
Of your feet fno cloth between feet and
poultieel /; keep It on for ten or fifteen
hours, then take off the poultice and the
cure Is complete" Get one ounce oi
iodide Of potsssia, put 1t in quart bot.
tIe or soft water, and take for q dose
-two-thirds of q common sized stem wine
glass three times day, half an hour be-
fore meals. Avoid strong drink and
gross diet Should the glands OF youl
neck get sore, you must reduce the dose
You must take regular rest, and take
four bottles of the medicine before yor
stop. and then quit for two weeks
Then take two bottles more, which vii
in all probability complete the cure.-
fon must keep your bowels open.
would advise all rheumatics to try th,
poultice first, and, il it fails to effect
cure, then try the recipe which cure'
Mr.. Boswell, of Louisville, Kentucky,
gentleman well known and highly re
epected in that city.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-05-14
Probate Notice.

A CcoUNrs and vouchers have been aled In
"a the Probate Court Of Monroe County.
Ohio, for settlement, BY the following Ad-
ministrators, Executors and Guardians:
Fifth partial secount Of John Kerr Guardian
Of Frederick Attel's heirs.
Third and final account OF Geo. g. Norris
Executor Of Robert Norris.
Third and final account Of J. n. Burkhart
Executor Of Wendell Burkhart.
eecsnd and final account Of Michael Butt
Admir- of George Kestner.
First and final account Of John B. Noli Admir-
Of Andrew 9ackson.
First partial account Of O. Buskirk Quar-
dian OF Martha Buskirk.
Second partial account Of John Irwin Guar.
dian Of James Knotts.
Second partial account Of }. n. Twinem
and g. W. Boutwell, Adm'rs Of Thomas
Boutwell,
Third partial account Of Thomas Cline Guar.
dian Of VIM. P. Knowlton's heirs.
First partial account Of Jared Hawkins Adm'l
Of Amelia A Rutter.
Third and 6nsl account Of Christian Cehrs
Admir- Of Grace Bracy.
First partial account Of Jacob Stimpert, Jr.
Guardian Of Rachel Stimperts heirs.
First partial account of Jacob Stimpert, Jr.
Guardian Of Elizabeth Yockey.
Third and final account Of Geo. b. Trembly
Admir- Of Bphraim G. Trembly.
Second partial account Of Matthew Moore
Trustee of Mary &. Moore's heirs estate.
ANY person interested may file writer
exceptions to said accounts, or any item there
Of, on or before the 25th day of Nay
next, when the same will be finally heard and
continued from day to day until disposed Of
JAS 3. MORRIS,
r23,7sw3. Probate Judge n. c, o,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-05-14
LEGAL NOTICE.

FTH0MAS JACKSON ALLEN, minor heir Of
/ Jacob Allen, deceased, whose postofacs
address is Kent, Jefferson county, Indiana,
will take notice that Frederick A. Lamping,
Of the county Of Washington, in the State
Of Ohio, did. on the 4th day Of February,
1873 file his amended petition in the court
Of common pleas within and for the
county of Monroe and State Of Ohio.
against the said Thomas Jackson Allen and
others, defendants, the object and prayer Of
which petition is to obtain an order Of dis
tribution Of the estate Of Joseph Allea. de-
ceased, and to restrain the Administrator Of
said dscedsnt from paying out money Of said
estate until such order is obtained, and. for
decree declaring plaintiff the owner Of six
sighths Of said estate BY virtue Of deeds Of
conveyance made To him BY said defendants.
The said Thomas Jackson Allen is notified
that he is required to appear and answer
said petition on or before the third Saturday
after the 9Th day of April, 1878.
FREDERICK A. LANPING,
By OKEY & 0KRY and HoLLIsrRR & HoLLIsFzR
his Attorneys.
apr2, ,'7sWe.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-05-14

One OF the most miraculous escapes
from instant death that We ever heard re-
corded, says the Elmira N. Y. Gazette,
isrelated ss having occurred last Satur-
day morning. A man by the name Of
d. W. Soy, had been to consult physi-
-aian In. rAea-d to his casa as he had haen
partially deaf for number Of years
Having finished bis business he started
for home on foot, taking the railroad
track, and had proceeded but short
distance when he saw a train of cars ap-
proaching bim, and as the cars came
near hestepped upon the eastward bound
track, not looking for or hearing that
which was approaching from another d.
reclion, bat had hardly stepped on the
track and turned to see the engiue appa.
rently upon him. He grasped hold oil
the pilot or head Of the engine, heard On
unearthly shrek, and awoke to find tina,
be had been dreaming, and had his hands
in his wife's hair, and had partly torn 9
handful out by the roots. =
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-05-14

RocK ISLAND, ILL.,, April 25.-The
mechanics employed by the Govern.
ment at Rock Island Arsenal have re.
ceived notice that after the close of this
month their wages will be from rs cents
to 80 cents per day less than they now
receive st. LoSis Globe Democrat
Meantime the Fraudulent Presiden,
continues to receive $4,000 for hold
ing stolen Office, to which he has nc
more right than any one of the work
men in the Rock Island Arsenal IN. 7
Cua
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-05-14

wThe scene at the hanging OF Will
liam Baldwin 10 Texarksna, Arkansas,
ON Friday, is said to have resemtled o
camp meeting, the condemned man act
ing as chief exhorter from the scaifoid,
and throng Of about $500 persons
listening attendvely. and interraptins
the speaker occasionally with ejacula.
lions. The near prospects Of q leap
into eternity nnst have infused ca
amount Of fervor into Baldwin's words
and his listeners CALCULATIONS not usual.
ly generated even at colored camp meet
ings. The report says that many wo.
men tainted simultaneously with the fall
of the murderer.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-05-14

e fEAn Iowa deaf mute has invented
novel FIRE escape. It is cap or turban
to be placed on the head and fastened
securely under the chin. 1t contains
enough material to form small balloon,
and when Undated looks like q balloon.
IL is go arranged that when placed on
the head in its collapsed state, the air
can enter it underneath and expand it.
In case of danger it is adjusted firmly
on the head, and the wearer jumps bold
~ from the window of the burning bull
ding, the air instantly ruslles into the
turban. swells it into balloon, and,
buoyed by it, the wearer comes down
so gently as to strike the ground with
little force. The great danger of the
useful invention in seaboartl cities would
be that in case OF . gale the Jumper
might be carried out to sea and lost
Washingtos Post
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-05-14

~ Probably the most valuable dog
IN the country is the English setter
Paris" owned BY Mr.. H. Smith, OF
Strathroy, Canada, and valued by him
at 100000. He has won the following
trophies: A first prize at Detroit; q first
prize and silver cup for the best setter
dog at the New York show, and the
champion prize at the Centennial; cup
at Memphis; four prizes in the great
American field trial at Memphis in 1875
and 1876, and the best English setter
dog prize In the recent bench chow in
Boston.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-05-14
WIt voud he diaIcnlt n d,.v

HIt would be difficult to draw q
moral from the career of the late Neva.
da silver mine king, O'Brien. He start.
ed in business as bar keeper, became
popular with his stock operating Gus
toners, got points from them and oper-
ated successfully himself. file gradually
grew to be very rich, and died worth
from fifteen TO twenty millions of dol
lars. II he had not been a barkeeper,
he would probably not have become a
millionaire, and that spoils the story for
Sunday school purposes. Yet the man
must have had some qualities worthy Of
observation.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-05-14

Spanish. bull fighters tind their dan
gerous calling very lucrative profession
Thus the favorite matador of Madrid
Erascuels, possesses q fortune Of @400
600, . magnificent house, and wife con
sidered the prettiest woman in Madrid
and is member of one of the most aris
tocratic clubs in the city. Ou the day O
. ball fight, be sends messenger to hil
wife after each ofhis performances in th,
arena, the destruction of six bulls beins
bis usual task, and twice he has beer
brought home seriously injured. Eras
eNelo took part in the late bull fight be
fore the King and Queen, and bis cos
tune was literally covered with dia
monds Most interest was felt, however
in the amateur mstadors, cavalry officer
chosen by the different Provinces, and
who showed themselves fully as skillfu
as the professionals.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-05-14
The Fraud Outlook.

The Washington correspondent Of the
Cleveland (o.) Leader (Rep. tele.
graphs:
"How the resolution 10 investigate
will be acted upon by the Republicans
has been one of the leading questions
during the last few days, and it is now
generally accepted that large number
OF them-a majority, in fact-will vote
with the Democrats 10 reopen the con.
treversy"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-05-14

These examinations will commence at 8
o'clock .. m. and close at 4 p. m.
A fee Of 30 cents is required from each
applicant as condition Of examination, and
must be paid In advance.
By order of the Board.
ieb26, 6,'7Std. 8. A. ATKINSON Clerk.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-05-14
Fell Flat.

Columbus, Indiana, Dsnocrat)
The Radical papers say the confess
sions of those sweet-scented FIoridains
"fell nat" Yes fat on the head of
Hayes.
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True.

jefferson. Iowa, Gazette)
Chicago is being badly Shermarized.
Everybody seems to be going into bank.
ruptcy.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-05-14
Notice to Teachers.

"HE Board Of Examiners Of Monroe county
u will hold meetingsfor the examination Of
Iaachera aa follozua.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-05-14
An Ohio Man, Sure.

IAN OuiO 11an, Sufe.
Hardin Sentinsl)
We will bet our best hat that the next
President of the United States will be an
Ohio man.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-05-14
BLACKSMITH.
Wagon Making and Blacksmithing

" o o D 3 FL y L d, q HI TO.
VIE have opened Wagon Making and
w Blacksmith Shop in the Foundry
Building on the east side Of town, where We
are prepared to manufacture
Farm and Spring Wagons
OF the latest and bss. styles. Also, will re.
pair wagons and carriages on short notice.
ALL WORK GUARANTEED.
Wheels and woodwork tor wagons ironed
and iron for wagons and carriages furnished
ct market rates.
Special attention will be given to shoeing
horses. Give us call.
may23."eY. A& G. LETzRLTER.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-11-08

England has lately lost prodigy Of learn
ing in the person of the Rev. William Lin.
wood, aged sixty one, whom DR.. Kennedy,
head master Of Shrewsbury School, himself
Il famous scholar, dubbed the best scholar
Of his age in England, and probably one Of
the best in the world. When he graduated
first class in classics at Oxford, on being
asked what books he brought up for cxami-
nation, he replied, The whole range of
Greek and Latin literature" and his pre- en-
iuence was SO conspicous that the exam
iners were reported at the time to have con-
sidcred whether, departing from tho rule,
they ought not to place his name, conspicu.
Gus and alone, at the head Of the first class
Yet this man never got beyond curacy--
he did not take priests orders and for
thirty.onc years his life was passed in seclu.
sion, devoted to preparing works in the
classics, and lattcrly to the study of astrol
| ogy.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-11-08

A lawyer once asked the late Judge Pick
ems, of Alabama, to charge the jury that
iii is better that ninety and nine guilty
men should escape than one innocent man
should be punished" eyes" said the witty
Judge, 81 will give that charge, but in the
opinion of the court the ninety and nine
guilty men have already escaped in this
county"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-11-08

To CURE HORSES FROM RUBBING THEIR
TAILs.--Take 2 tablcspoonsfull Of sui
phur, 2 of lard, and one of turpentine, mix
we'll together, then rub the tail we'll with
it; in Two applications the horse will be en-
tirely cured. l have used this remedy and
can vouch for it being sure curc.--
YOUNG PLANTER.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-11-08

i a New York Clergyman says he "doesn't
know himself" re shonid get tsnomirated
and run for political Office If he wants To-
be told all about himself and more too----
The newspapers and speakers on the other
side would crowd'more astonishing afd a~s
full things into his pedigree than he ever
dreamed of. He would be surprised to
learn that he starved his granfather to death
and threw his grandmother down an old
well.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-11-08

A young man, hired as a clerk, was told
by his employer that all his clerks slept in
the house, and that it was closed punctualy
at 10 o'clock every night. ooh, don't apol-
ogizc," said the youth 81 don't care what
time it is closed, if it's only opened early
enough in the morning"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-11-08

CAUSE reha aDivoRcn.-A funny diy08rc,o
sait' which is affo,aWg the aged citizens ef Of
Hartford great anuscment, is .hat of H.,
ward Cook against Minerva Cook. now in
progress at the city named, One of Cook,s
complaints is that in 1871 his wife nro.
Pe''ed him out of the marital couch with
her little feet. On this particular occasion
she had told him to "move alonun which
ne did uneil he hung on the ragged edge
as IL were Not satisfied, his spouse made
further demand for more room, and when
ne told her that he could not move withon,
failing ont of bed, she braced herself nm
plunged hor feet into the small of his bocE
an and sianded him in the middle of the room
4sSsss1s 1ssx assA 9|lgbt Z Attoacr,ass sia sha,
!! 4 J! - 81 & SIsl1ss sSs MI
not sleep With bis faco towssds her ~; q
whole ysar. She denied kiSk inI ;ln osf ,si. e
bed in 4 81 and said that she 'cot 81, or,
night and In getting back TO Bed neciden.
tally fell upon his feet, swhereupou sbo a.
ciared that she did it though melices ma
said she was the enbodiment Or hell ;tssis. ,is
and that he would neSer Isleep Win 5ss,s Ssy
again, and he kept his word. Y It Il ris;S
tossee that decree should issue sino thss -
case Of Cook versus Cook. ~ 81