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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21
A Man Who Never Smiles.

The Springfield (Mass.) Republican
says: "Governor Rice is asked to pardon
ond O'Donnell, Of Millbury, from Charles
town, and gentleman who recently visi-
ted the State prison thus tells his story
Gentlemen, said the Warden, want to
bring before you one Of the most remarka-
ble:casss we have in the prison. We call
him the man who never smiles and /
wish, before he comes to tell you his story.
He seems to be man of more than ordi-
nary ability, one of the better class of sub.
stantial, frugal, Irish citizens, who owned
a small place in one of our manufacturing
villages. where he resided with his family
of grown up sons and daughters, all per-
manently employed, and in comfortable cir
cumstances. The old man had fine gar.
den on which he bestowed his leisure hours
in part of wheih was fine lot Of cabbage.
1t seems that the boys in the neighborhood
had habit Of trespassing on the old mans
garden until he had determined on getting
rid of them by freing his gun to frighten
them away. One night, hearing some one
in the garden. he took down his gun, and,
getting behind the hedge, fred into the
garden, as he claims. without aim or see.
ing any one TO aim at. But the report OF
the gun alarmed the neighbors. who, on
rushing into the garden, found the lifelssa
body Of young girl shot through the heart
The old man, when told what he had done
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21
The Ohio State Grange.

The Ohio state Grange met at Gallon on
the 10Th of February, and adjourned after
a session of three days There were about
one hundren and twenty delegates, and
from five to six hundred visitors present
Reports of the order throughout the State,
were satisfactory and encouraging. The
amendments adopted by the National
g range, authorizing the State Oranges to
reduce the initiating fee to three dollars
and to make Fourth Degree members eli.
gible to Office in the State Grange were rat
lied. The time for holding the annual
meeting was changed from February to the
second Tuesday in December. The By
Laws in other respects, remain unchanged.
There was disposition to stand fast to the
old land marks, and make no changes not
dictated by necessity or fair test. The sal
aries of officers were reduced-the Master
to $500, and Secretary 5000 per year. Res.
olutions protesting against the Bill now be.
fore Congress in reference to wool, and a.
gainst7the change in the appointment Of
trustees of the Agricultural College, as
contemplated by the Bill now befor the
Legislature, and the Secretary ordered tc
send copies of the resolutions to the appro
pirate Committees. Strong and radical res
olutions were adopted in reference to thu
Temperance question-which brought dowr
hearty applause from tho 500 visitors pres
ent It was generally conceded that thi
was the ablest Grange that had met in tn,
State since the institution of the Order
The speeches were for the most part short
practical.and to the point, The next meet
ing will be held December 10th, 1878, th,
place to be determined by the Executiv,
Committee, (Messrs. Brigham, of Fultol
county, Axtel, of Lake connty, and Bett, o
Licking county, and will probably b,
held either in Urbana or Zanesville-U Ua'
| bona Gazette.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21
Vanderbilt's Will.

In the Vanderbilt will case, on the 9th
inst, the contestants council offered to
prove the value of the Commmodore's es-
tate. The Surrogate decided the details
should not be made public if the parties
would agree the estate was worth certain
amount The sum of $60,O00,000 was a.
greed upon, though Mr.. Lord claimed that
800, 100000 was nearer the truth.
Then Mr., Lord offered testimony to
show that Judge Rapello was called upon
several times by VIM. II. Vanderbilt, who
came always in close carriage, and that
on one occasion his mistress heard VIM. Fl,
Vanderbilt say to the Judge: "Hurry up;
we have got the old man right again. We
want you there right away" Laughter
Mr.. Lord contended this testimony would
show that VIM. H. Vanderbilt having got
the property virtually in his possession,
was determined to keep it in his hands;
that he kept constant watch over the Com
modore and the council who drew up the
will to prevent any alteration of the will,
he being jealous that such course might
be adopted
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21
What Ben Butler Wants.

Hon. Benjamin F. Butler in late
speech says:
We want the greenback for our cur
rency, and mean to have it. But /
do not desire that greenback currency
should be made TO serve the country
as it has done-vilifed, insulted, de-
preciated by act of Government itself,
being refused not only to be received
for all debts due the Government, not
even paid for all demands due from
the Government. The American sys-
tenn of finances which will obtain in
the near future, and hope at once
which / desire-is:
l. A dollar that shall have at all
times a certain fixed and stable value
below which it cannot go.
2. / demand the dollar shall be is
sued by Government alone in the exer
else of its high prerogative and consti
tutional power, and that that power
shall not be delegated to any corpor.
alton or individual any more thar
Charles II ought.toIhave..delegate hi
prerogative of stamping gold coin fol
the benrft Of his paramours as mo
nopoly.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21
An Astonishing Fact.

A large proportion of the American peo-
pie are to-day dying from the effects of
Dyspepsia or disordered liver. The result
of these diseases upon the masses Of intel.
legent and valuable people is most alar-
ming, making life actually burden in
stead Of a pleasant existence of enjoyment
and usefulness as il ought to be. There is
no good reason for this, if you will only
throw aside prejudice and skepticism, take
the advice Of Druggists and your friends,
and try one bottle Of Green's Augugst
Flower. Your speedy relief is certain
Millions of bottles of this medicine have
been given away to try its virtues, with
satisfactory results in every case. You can
buy sample bottle for 10 cents to try
Three doses will relieve the worst case. Pos
i.ively sold BY all Druggists on the Wes-
tern Continent.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

The latest remedy for hydrophobia is
scull-cap, an herb, the leaves of which are
to be made in to an infusion and given to
the sufferer in copious doses, by being in
.iected into the stomach. as true hydropho-.
bia remedies, particularly thoseof a liqnid
character, cannot be swallowed. The
claims of scul.-cap as rnmedy rest upon
alleged cures having been made with it in
several eases. and the attention of the med
ical profession is called TO it by William
Vradenburg, principal of public school in
Long Island, who gives detailed state
ment OF the cases, and refers to living wit
nesses for corroborative testimony. He
claims the knowledge of the remedy and
its efficacy to be an heirloom in his family,
which has been transmitted from father to
son, through three or four generations.-
Having full confidence in its virtues he
makes the secret public for the benefit of
humansty. Scull-cap. an herbaeious plant
of the genas seuteltaria, is a narcotic caus-
ing, when taken internally, profuse perspi-
ration and debilitation. The account
seems we'll authenticated, and anything that
is remedy or can give any alienation in
this terrible and mysterious diseases de-
serves to be known.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21
Fighting a Flood.

Sacramento (Cal.) Bee.l
Such a storm as ragged in Sacramento on
Wednesday and Wednesday night was new
er experienced before, and nothing but
change of wind prevented an overflow from
the south side. The scene on the r street
levee yesterday afternoon was grand one.
The wind whistled and hissed, the waves
roared, and dashed, and leaped upon the
soil in glee, as If laughing at the impoten-
cy of mans work when the elementary le-
gions sounded the charge. The foam and
the spray sprang upon the rail road and
rolled back again to join the invading force.
The pitiless rain came down in torrents,
beating in the faces of those who marched
out to:the rescue. The water leaping on
the track, aided by the torrents of rain had
made it so slippery that it was difficult to
obtain foothold, and the wind, rushing
violently through the open space south and
coming with such tremendous force, made
it difficult walking.
In the face of this binding storm the
citizens turnd out nobly to the rescue Ban
kers, doctors, lawyers, brokers, journalists,
the wealthy and the poverty stricken, some
In alegant suits and others almost in rags,
with one impulse, worked like beavers in
common cause. The water dashed around
and over them, and the rain ceased not in
force, the wind blew in heavy gales, slush
and filth were ankle deep, clothes were ru.
ined, arms tired, and stomachs hungry, but
still they worked on side by side. The sit.
uation was dangerous for a time. The an.
CRY waves were eating slowly but surely
into the earth, as if anxious to tear out The
very heart of the levee. Men were ankle
deep-some waist deep-in water, while
the storm never ceased and waves still
dashed on. Shovels were plid with aston.
ishing rapidity, and sacks filled almost al
soon as found. The wealth and cream o
the city shoveled dirt for the poor to carry
or stood in the storm and slush while some
poor fellow, almost in rags, filled the sacE
he held and conveyed it to the weak spot
From one until seven o'clock they stood a
their posts in all the rain, and slush, anc
starm, and only left when oil was safe ant
the danger ended.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21
How Long.

Jackson Standaadl
The proceedings in The court Of Common
Pleas at this session is grand temperance
lecture. There are twelve men in Jail, alarge
part of them charged with malicious, cutting
and all are there in consequence of intoxi-
cation. They are mostly young men, and
many of them will 60 to the Penitentiary.
Two juries are kept in attendance, and
Court is run day and night. Hundreds OF
witnesses are or have been in attendance,
and lawyers are paid by the taxpayers to
prosecute and to defend. This term Of
Court will cost the honest producers thous.
aDds of dollars. young men will be disgra'
ced and ruined; and the hearts of mothers
and sisters broken, and all ahat few mer
may feed their families at the expense O.
the blood, and tears, and sighs, and groani
of their victims.
How long oh Lord God, holy and just
must this thing continue.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21
Twenty Impolite Things.

l. Loud and boisterous laughing.
2, Reading while others are talking.
8. Talking while others are reading.
4. Cutting finger nails in company.
s. Joking others in company.
6. Gazing rudely at strangers.
7. Leaving stranger without seat.
8. Making yourself hero of your own
story.
9. Reading aloud in company without
being asked.
10. Splitting about the house, smoking
or chewing.
II. Leaving church before worship is
cl osed.
IL. Whispering or laughing in the house
of God.
13. A want of respect and reverance for
seniors.
IA Correcting older persons than your
self, especially parents.
Is Receiving present without an ex.
preston Of gratitude.
16. Not listening o what one is saying
in company.
IL. Commencing to eat as soon as you
get to the table.
IS. answering questions that have been
put to others.
10. Commencing talking before Others
have finished speaking.
20. Laughing at the mistakes OF others
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

was struck dumb. He was arrested and
sentenced to Imprisonment for life. He
has now been here for ten years, and his
face has become as marble; there is no hope,
nothing but the sad remembrance of that
dreadful night. In ireland they have a
superstition among the young girls that
whoever on Halloween shall place cab
bage over the door will marry the first
young man that enters the door afterward
And this, it proved, was the errand of the
young girl in the old mans garden. But
instead of wedding she found grave"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

3. I want that dollar stamped on
some cnnvenient and cheap material of
the least possible value, so that neither
the wear nor its destruction will be any
loss to the Government issuingit.
4. I also desire the dollar to be made
of such material for the purpose that
it shall never be exported or desirable
to carry out ofthe country. Framing
an American system of finance, I dc
not propose to adopt it to the wants of
any other nation, and especially the
Chinese, who are nearly one-quarter
of the world.
5. / desire that the dollar so issued
shall never be redeemed. / see no
more reason why the unit of the meas
ure of value should be redeemed or re-
deemable than the yard-stick with
which 1 measure my cloth, or the quart
with which / measure my milk, shall
be redeemed.
6. For convenience only L purpose
that the dollar so issued shall be quite
equal or a little better than the pres
ent value of the average gold dollar of
the world, not to be changed or ex-
changeable. If the gold dollar grows
lower in value, or grows higher not to
be obliged to conform itself in value
in any regard to the dollar of any other
nation of the world, keeping itself al
ways staple and fixed, SO that when
the prosperity of the country adjusts
itself to a measure of value it shall re-
main fixed standard forever. But
if this is ever changed, it shall change
equally and alike for creditor and debt
or, not as the dollar based upon sup
posed gold, whose changes have al
ways given the creditor the advantage.
Togive the greenback currency thus
desired fixed and staple value, ]
would make it fundable at all times at
a sufficient number of places, conyen.
lent to the people, in coupon or reg
istered bonds of $50 and multiple.
thereof up to SO. 600, bearing interest
3.065 per cent, payable semi-annually
which bonds should be convertible into
currency at the pleasure Of the holder
at every public depository. Thus
would have currency better than &
gold currency, unalterable in value, be
cause founded upon wealth, power and
property, together with all the gold
and silver of the country, to keep it a
, sterdy measure of value, to which al
) the property would soonsaccommodatt
. itself, and ultimately the whole nation
al debt would be brought home from
abroad and funded into this nationa
bond. This would give to America ;
non-exportable currency, better thar
any other, capable at all times Of being
invested at home at an equal rate O.
interest with the gold Of the world
which is now in the best Government
securities invested at an average of
per cent only.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21
Home Made Soap.

Were the good qualities Of this inexpen-
sive soap more generally known, no family
would go without it. 1t is valuable for
washing clothes, making them very clean
and white. without in the least injuring
them, and excellent for fannels and petit
coats. It is good also foi the hands, max
ing them soft and smooth. Take six pounds
each ofsal-soda and lard, three pounds Of
stone lime, four gallons of soft water. Dis
solve the lime and soda in the water, stir.
rim settling and pouring of, then return to
the kettle, using brass or copper; add the
lard and boil until it becomes soap, then
pour into a tub. When cold cut in bars
and dry.
-RuTdE Home
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

is costing the State of Ohio near
ly one thousand dollars per day for
every day the Legislature is in rses-
sion. They have been in session nearly
three months and they have not done
any more than they should have done
in week. The Democratic papers all
over Ohio are begging them to adjourn,
but they will not do it. They intend
to stay until they are compelled to
leave.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21
E. F.Kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron.

This truly valuable tonic has been so
thoroughly tested by all classes of the COM
munity that it is now deemed inbispensa-
be as a tonic medicine. 1t costs but little
purifes the blood and gives tone to the
stomach, renoyates the system and pro-
longs life. Everybody should have it.
For the cure Of weak stomachs, general
debility. indigestion, diseases Of the ston-
ach, and for al cases requiring a tonic.
This wine includes the most agreeable
and efficient salt of iron we possess citrate
of magnetic oxide combined with the most
en- ergetic of vegetable tonics-yellow pc
ruvian bark.
Do you want something to strengthen you?
Do you want good appetite?
| Do you want to get rid of nervousness?
| Do you want energy?
| Do you want to sleep well?
Doyou want to build up your constitu-
ton?
Do you want to feel we'll?
Do youwant brisk and vigorous feeling!
If you do try KUNKEL'S BITTER
WINE OF IRON.
l only ask a trial of this valuable tonic
Beware of counterfeits, as Kunkel's Bit
ter Wine of Iron is the only sure and
efectual remedy in the known world foI
the permanent cure OF dyspepsia and De
bility, and as there are a number of imita.
tions offered to the public, would caution
the community to purchase none but the
genuine article, manufactured by E. F
Kunkel, and having his stamp on the cork
Of every bottle. The very fact that Others
are attempting to initiate this valuable rem
} edy, proves its worth and speaks volumes
in its favor. Get the genuine. E. f
i Kunkel's.
Sold only in 81 bottles. Sold by Drug
gists and dealers everywhere. E. +. Kunk
le., Proprietor, 259 North Nine Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
Tape Worm Removed Alive.
Head and all complete in two hours. NJ
fee till head passes. Seat, pin and stomach
worms removed by DR.. Kunkel, 259 Nortf
Nine Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Send fol
circular or ask your druggist for bottle
of Kunkel's Worm Syrup. Itnever fails
Price 81.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21
SPECIAL NOTICE.
To the Business Hen of Somerset.

Next week or the week after we will
publish Somerset Business Directory
giving the different businesses of our viii
lage and who they are carried on by and
where they may be found. We hope that
our merchants, professional men, and me-
chanies will take this opportunity to let
the out side world know what we can do N
Somerset. We propose to make each card
in the Directory occupy three lines which
will be about twenty words. Each card
will be charged one dollar for the year of
fifty two insertions. Send in your cards at
once The cost will be less than two cents
per week.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

As citszens, we have no objection to
the Democratic officers of Reading
township; but we do claim and can
prove to the satisfaction ofany one that
the most of them are not capable Of
transacting the business of Reading
township.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

If we reduce our taxes fifty cents on
the hundred dollars in Reading town
ship, it will be an inducement to cap
italists to come amongst us and devel-
op our mineral resources. Elect the
National ticket and this reduction will
be made.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

The tax payers of Reading township
have un opportunity of reducing their
taxes in the township from six hun
dred to one thousand dollars by elect
ing the National ticket.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

Let every tax payer in Reading
township remember that the National
ticket is PLEDGED TO REDUCE THE
EXPENDITURES of the township from
SIX HUNDRED TO ONE THOU
SAND DOLLARS if elected.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

The ticket nominated last Saturday
for Township officers is the best ticket
ever put in the field in this township.
Every tax payer should vote and work
for it.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

Tne trustees on the National ticket
will not cost the people of Reading
over thirty dollars each, and besides
they will make the Supervisors toe the
mark.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

The tax payers don't want any two
hundred and fifty dollars for moving
debris from the road. They want to
know who got the money and "what
kind of debris" was moved.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

We have not received an itemized
account of the expenditures of Read
ing township, although we have offer
ed to publish it free of charge.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

let us unite and reduce the rates of
taxation in Reading township fifty cents
on the hundred dollars. We can do
il by electing the National ticket.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

Every vote cast for the National
ticket is vote for the saving of hun
dreds of dollars annually for the tax
payers of Reading township.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

Nothing short ofanitemized account
of the expenditures of this township
will satisfy the people.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

Don't complain of high taxes and
then turn right around and vote the
tax on yourself again.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

The National ticket nominated last
Saturday will reduce the taxes ifelect-
ed in this township from six hundred
to one thousand dollars.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

Laboring men vote the National
ticket. Do not let the politicians say
how you shall vote.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21
National Township Ticket.

The "Ring" is trying to coerce the
voters of this township. We will see
if they are successful.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

Throw away your party predjudices
and vote for your own interests at the
Spring election.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-03-21

Remember the price of THE SOMERSET
PRESS has been reduced to $1,75 when
paid in advance.
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CLUB RATES.
COPIES ONE YEAR, EACH
Cash must accompany al orders
-- rIHE; PRESS

VIII contain all the the day. reports miscellaneous
reading and local 1t viii
asking favors of the political
the the Greenbak party Perry county
advance the principles of that bng
should subscribe will reading matter than paper pub
lished in thecounty and the lower
Address,
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