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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

IT is over a hundred years since
George Washington set up this Re
public, yet his monument, except in the
hearts of his countrymen, is still untin-
ished. A hundred years ago Kane
hameha organized the Sandwich Islands
and became the first king of that
country. A big bronze statue of Ka-
mehameha has been bargained for in
Boston and will soon be ready. Thus
Kamehameha is first in the pockets of
his countrymen, if George is first in the
hearts of his.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

The arrest and incarceration of the
Glasgow Bank managers have, naturally
caused a profound sensation. in Scot
land, for they were persons of great
wealth and respectability. Public
opinion, however, approves the act, and
1t is likely TO go hard with the bold
fnanciers before they see the end of
Scotch justice. -
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

THE Chinese population Of San Fran
cisco has been lately reported as $4,000,
including 1000 servants. OF c;gar
makers there are 5000; of tailors, 000;
of boot and shoeEaakers, $500; laundry
men, 800; merchants and professional
men, 1000; professional gamblers,
1,400; peddlers, $500, while the rest
are fishermen, laborers, and miscella-
neous. There are 1000 women.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

So many unfortunate business men
have grown rich by failure, through
taking advantage of the recently sus-
pended bankrupt law, that a number of
envious merchants now regret that the
profits of bankruptcy were not more sp-
parent before the law was repealed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

BARON RoTHsCHILD, who must be
worth as much as two or three hundred
million dollars, has had built a private
railway carriage at cost Of one hun
dred thousand francs. u France no
wagon parliculier, or private car is al
lowed on express trains, but the Baron
Is never in hurry.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

The greatest trigonometrical opera
tion ever yet attempted, the junction of
the Spanish and Algerian triangulations,
is about to be undertaken. The Spanish
engineers are posted at Sierra Nevada
and Mount Tetica, the French at
Fillaoussen, near Nemours, and Ben
Sabra, near Oran.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

The new Canadian Cabinet is COM
plete. The Dominion, it is asserted,
will now be run on the principle of
Canada for the Canadians" It is
equivalent TO fling a notice, upon the
sprig of royalty that is about to arrive
from the mother country, not to assert
the empire too strongly in his admins
tration.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

PARIS hotels are financially embar-
rassed, with few exceptions, and several
have already closed. Their present con-
dition may be set down as the result of
greed. Mr.. Partisan Boniface has over
reached himself, and taken very
heavy tumble.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

TIE Widow Oliver is still pursuing
old Simon Cameron. The other day she
asked prominent lawyer TO. undertake
her breach of promise suit, but he de-
clined, giving as a reason that she had
accepted one thousand dollars from the
ex-senator, given, not as the settlement
of any claim, but as the readiest way of
stopping scandal. ~ -
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

TALK about hard times in America
A Detroit shoe dealer advertised a few
days ago in all the city papers for hands
instead of feet. Only five responded.
A London, Eng, firm advertised re-
Gently for ten shoemakers and received
1885 applications as candidates for the
bench. Another advertisement in the
London Times, one insertion, for col
lector, work hard and wages low, re,
ceived 1900 replies, nearly all from
men of apparently good education and
character, many of them from gentlemen.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

BICYCLES are as popular as ever in
England, and new bicycle clubs are
continually formed. Recently man
went from Liverpool to London on one
Of these agsirsin twSpand half days.
What he went for we don't know.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

AT a polital meeting in Bnfho, the
other day, where large number of
smokers were together, one gentleman
remarked that it was no pleasure to him
TO smoke in the dark; and the discussion
spreading, it was discovered that no.
body had ever been heard of who did
enjoy pipe or cigar when he couldn't
see the smoke. Is this universal ex-
perience2 .rat-t-
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

THREE more heavy failures are an
pounced from Great Britain, the liabili-
ties in one case amounting 10 over ten
million dollars. The storm and stress
period in the British financial world, it
is feared, is at hand.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

BIsMARcK is looking for the editor of
the London Standard, who, short time
ago, wrote TO him: Bismarck is essen
italy n combative statesman. He is
quick TO discover foes, and almost as
ready IN making them. He expects ser
wants and followers to be found for
him. Friends he has none, for friend
ship implies equality, and he will toier-
ate no EQUALS. "a
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

AN important experiment is being
tried in the Boston public schools,
where books have been excluded from
the primary departments, and oral ex-
ercises and object lessons substituted.
The young PnPfls are especially taught
TO express ideas in their own language.
The teachers lecture, or talk, daily about
such knowledge as little children may
best acquire. -
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

THERE is said to be large demand
for wheat in China, owing to the famine
there. This, with the English demand.
will tend TO keep up the price of-wbest
and -four In the United States.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

MINISTERS are needed in India, which
has but one clergyman to each 100000
of its population. In the United States,
the proportion is one minister for eight
hundred persons.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31
EvIpENrLYr L0rd. Beaconsfield mass. .

EvIDESrrY Lord Beaconsfeld neahs
TO pay double compliment to the
trsditionailoyalty of the Canadians, BY
sending out another member. of the,
royal family, the Duke Of Edinhurg, to
escort his royal sister,. the wife Of the
Marquis OF Lorne. The demonstrations
Of the Canadiahs on the arrival of this
Royal delegation win be. Of the most iex-
u5erant character.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

A NUMBER of Cinnamon have lately
made fortunes speculating in mining
stock. II is no wonder that Kearney
says they must go.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31
TOPICS OF THE DAY

MR. TALNAeE should preach the
gospel and leave the slums to the
dramatist.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-10-31

SOLOMON, in all his glory, never sat
down on bent PIN"
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-14
Bantam.

On Thursday of last week. the Rev. Hiram Stone completed his course of seven lectures, on the natural history of land and sea animals. At the close of the lecture, he was presented with beautiful silver plated pitcher and cup as testimonial of respect and appreciation, on the part of this community. To the Reverend gentleman, the gift was complete surprise and he feelingly responded to the happy ad- dress of presentation made by Dea.S. H. Dud- ley. Before the presentation, the following resolution was offered, and responded to, with an earnestness and unanimity which showed plainly the esteem and respect in which Mr. Stone is held by all classes:
 ResOEDed.-That the thanks of thls oommunl- ty, y,are due, and are hereby rendered to Rev. Hiram Stone, not only for his interesting and instructive course of lectures (to the last of which we have just listened) but also for his efforts to promote not only the harmony and friendship, but also the religious, moral social and intellectual interests, of this community.
 Before the vote was taken, it was stated that the resolution was not intended merely as 8 formal or complimentary vote of thanks, but as embodying the real feeling and sentiment of the community, an explanation which was received with hearty applause.
 MT. Stone was also agreeably surprised by 8 similar token of esteem from his Milton par ishioners, who 8 short time since presented him with copy of Webster's Unabridged Diction- ary. Indeed it is evident that the friendship and respect felt for Mir. Stone both here and in Milton are not confined to any class or de- nomination
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-14
West Goshen.
TIN WEDDING.

On February, 11th, Mir. 6 Mrs. James P. Vaill, of th1s place. celebrated the tenth anni- versary of their marriage.
 The father and mother of Mir. Vaill, Mir. Philander Vaill and wife, of Cornwall, and Mir. & Mrs Ezra H. Miner, parents of Mrs. ted relatives and friends from Cornwall, Gosh en, Torrington and Litchfeld, making in all company of more than sixty persons.
 Their home was tastefully decorated with evergreens; and neatly executed notices, were hung on the walls, bearing the dates 1769-1S7S. The tokens of regard in the line of tin and glass ware, were numerous, and many of them valuable and were the occasion of much interest, as they were displayed, la- belled, upon the table. The company was en- tertained with excellent vocal and instrument al music, and an abundant supply of good things were provided for the inner man. This was followed by the feast of reason and flow of soul" Mir. Avery F. Miner, of Torrington, brother of Mrs, Vaill called the company to order and in short speech prepared tho way. He was followed by your townsman, P. II. Cummings, Esq, who if he does not always ''properly smooth things, ''is apt tobring things out smoothly. He concluded by reading fine poem adapted to tho occasion. Mr. c. was followed by Messrs. Walter Smith, of Goshen, Wilbur Harrison, of Cornwall Bridge, George Vaill, of Torrington and others.
 MT. J, R. Vaill in few words thanked his guests for their presence and friendship At late hour the company dispersed with many many good wishes for the best welfare of their friends, Mir. & Mrs. Vaill, and their children, three sons and one daughter, and quite satisfied with the pleasures of the evening, always excepting the furious winds and blinding snow through which they were obliged to pass on their way home and in which it is hoped that none came so near a serious capisize as did your
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-14

vent this philosophical mode of getting. iv- ing, but devoutly wish he, or any other man, had devised means whereby it could be stop ped.
 Coming out of the church, Sunday night, while arranging our cloak and shawl, fellow leaned dangerously near, and we heard these words. May have the exquisite pleasure of escorting you home this evening"" It was a melodious voice and the answer "Yes' was more so, and away they sped We hope she will not stand in so close proximity to us an- other Sunday night as such words bring up old recollections and sighs.,
 70 yes, Look at that who sent that va lentine ?" The Saint has Q much business this year that he's engaged an assistant.
 The T. U. was addressed, last Sunday night, by Rev. Mr. Colton, of Warren. Seven new names were added to the pledge. The Union will give an entertainment at Union Hall on Thursday night, the 21st inst
 DONNA INEz.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-14
Falls Village.
REPORTER,

We have had more startling variations of weather. The first of the week was so cold we could hardly keep our houses warm, the latter very mild, and with the spring birds singing around us. The phebe's have made their welcome appearance.
 The 25th anniversary of the wedding of Mir. and Mrs. Dakin of this place was celebrat- ed on Wednesday evening
 -The Rev. Mr. Grimes of the Congregation al Chapel has leave of absence to be married. R
 The Good Templars are to give pepresen- tation of Ten Nights in a Bar room" on Tues day the 18th, the performance having been postponed sne week.
 A Dramatic Entertsiinmlsqqt s,. si neat snd Oyster Supper is to be given at the Lecture room in Soatn Canaan on the evening of Feb. 18th.
 A spitz Dog belonging to Mir. David OCain, living near West Cornwall, has run
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-14
Wolcottville.

The old adage, 1t never rains but it pours, !" is brought to mind by reading the numerous bills announcing various entertainments, good, bad and indifferent, during the past two weeks.
 The village mourns the loss of the ''In dex" man. Can it be that his eloquent voice, which he enjoyed so well to hear, is hushed forever among us that his high-toned and never more be pointed to with pride by-hinl- self?
 Prof. Hubbard will give one of his popu- lar readings next week Thursday evening for the benefit of the Library Association.
 The vocal and instrumental concert giv- en by chorus of forty voices and an orches- tra of sixteen pieces was pronounced 8 decid- ed success. The music was mostly standard pieces, and excellent taste was shown in their selection. The night of the first concert was so stormy that repetition was had last Thurs day evening. Much credit is due to the con- duo.o- hIr. II. E. Hotchkiss, for the ability displayed In organizing ana drilling the musl- clans.
 Two of our schools have been given cabi- net organs by Mrs. L. Wetmore one Beatty instrument the other from the factory of MT. Arvid Dayton, of this place. The scholars thanked the giver for her opportune present by resolution adopted unanimously.
 Robins have been seen in this vicinity ev- cry month this winter, so far.
 Dayton is using the Monroe patent organ reeds in his organs which seem to be great improvement.
 Frederick L. Wadhams has been erecting large building for the storage of wood and lumber.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-14

The past week the ice men have been busy filling their ce-houses, bottling up, as it were, the quintessenee of zero to cool the parched lips of the niaeties, next summer. Ice on the lake is nearly twelve inches in thickness and of excellent quality.
 The Sewing society's" sociable was held at Walter Bunham's Thursday night About hundred persons were present and all pro- nounced it very pleasant affair indeed.
 Our Sunday school library is to be kept and books distributed on the card system here after, and new library is under construction at o. E. Beeman's factory for this purpose
 Last Sabbath Rev. MT. Lancashire preach ed sermon on that subject which of late is so disturbing the world (New York City's the world isn't t t?-"Heavsn and Hell," taking for his text the words, ''Oh that had the wings of a dove I would fly away to my rest. '" He believed Col. Ingerso!lll was honest in his opinions, for. the ssms method ef ratiocination that would disprovs the existsncs of hell would disprove the existence of Heaven, and, disproy- ing the existence of Heaven would disprove the existence of God. So Col. Ingersoll's dis belief in one must be followed by disbelief in all. Then, the only way to prove the exist ence of hell is first to prove the inspiration of the scriptures, and when this has bsen done it follows, as inevitably as daylight the rising sun, that there is a heaven and hell. MT. Lancashire laborsd stfeluously to prove the existence of these two future places of abode, and quoted scripture in abundance and variety to that effect.
 The Town of Wash;ngton's Hotel De Tramp accommodates nightly from five to twelve peipatetie individuals at an expense ot half g dollar per head. Many persons have well settled conviction that Aristotle didn't in.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-14
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Senate has been mostly occupied in the discussion of the Silver bill Mr. Eaton made a rousing speech against the measure calling for dollar of 44O grains; and MT. Hill, of Ga, also argued ably against the bill. MT. Blaine proposes 425 grain dollar.-M. Hil- Hard is confirmed Minister to Brazil; Mr. Will liamson, rejected as Collector of New Orleans.
 In the House, Wigginton, Dem, of Callfor- nia, has been seated by strict party vote.- An investigation was ordered into the wreck of the Metropolis. Amendments reducing pay of officers and cadets at West Point were re- jected on Monday.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-14
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FOREIGN.

Turkey--Matters are in critical condition between Russia and England. The latter power has asked permission of the Porte to send fleet to Constantinople. This the Sul- tan refuses, and Russia will occupy Constan- tinople in case the English insist on sending fleet there.
 The Russians hold posts which place Con- stantinople ID their power.
 Two of the great Danuhian fortresses are surrendered to the Russians, and they propose to annex the territory at the mouth of the Dan ube.
 A new Turkish ministry has been formed which favors close alliance with Russia
 G,'eGt B7itGin-There is much excitement over the Turkish situation and the $50, 900, 900 credit has been voted without division
 The Ministry seem determined to send a fleet to Constantinople, and such a step is like ly to lead to immediate war. However,a a con- ference of the great powers has been agreed to, which may arrange apeace.
 Austria.-This government also asks leave to send ships to Constantinople, and will per haps join England against Russia if no satis- factory solution of the Eastern question can be arranged.
 ItaIy.-The Pope is dead, and the Cardi- nals are summoned to meet in conclave to choose his successor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-14
Two Valuable Farms
 FOr" sSaln In New Britain, Conn.,,
Situated One-and-a-half Miles from
 fhA DnS$ Nff,no

OtS0ASON tHtttGS from
 the Post Office.
 One farm containing l12 acres, 30 acres to wood. land, Ms balance divided into meadow and pasture, with stream of pure spring water running through the farm Will cut 50 69 tons of hay, and produce the finest tobacco raised in the county large orchard of graed fru land free from stone slightly rol- ling, and is very productive; has swampy or wet land: The buildings consist of two story frame dwelling of twelve rooms, 28x38 it., with L one-and half story, 18x25 it., one barn. with basement and stalls in same, 4Sx4s feet, do. 9ox4O it one do 24x36 do 2Ox3O shed 15x30 it., all paint ed and in excellent repair There two wells of water on the premises that fail, and two cis- terms at the barns that connected and hold l5o barrels each and receive supplies from the roofs of the barns. The farm hos been for fifty years regard ed as of the best farms in Hartford county One half of the purchase money can remain mortgage. Possession given April 1.
 The other farm contains 43 acres of meadow and pasture land none of which is Set or springy nearly all of which is fit for garden purposeshas pure spring water so located to accommodate the entire farm; is under very high cultivation; will produce 60 tons Of hay, The house on the premises is two stories, 24x32 with L. good well of water. The barn is 22x24 it., l9 it. posts, with basement under the whole One half of the purchase money can remain mortgage. Possession can be given Aprll l.
 Apply to SARAH J. KELLEY L. O. SMITH. New Britain, Conn. 46-tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-14

mad. He was killed by Henry Root, a man employed on the place.
 -Mr Henry Wetherel, of Huntsville is very much out of health, but under the skillful treatment of Dr. Averill, it is hoped he will soon be better. ~H.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-14
Washington.

MR. EDIToR.-Many of our citizens will be glad to hear that Miss Dargon's reading, which was indefinitely postponed" three weeks ago, may be expected to take place at the Hall, on Friday evening of this week. That will be the fifteenth of the month and as the moon will be nearly at the full, we may hope for q pleasant evening. We surely cannot expect worse one than you hsd in Litchf1eld; but if it should be very bad, another postponement will be inevitable, J.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-14

CONSERVATION CURED.-An old physician. retired from practice having had placed in his hands by an East India missionary the formu- la of simple vegetable remedy, for the speedy and permanent cure of consumption, bronchi- tis, catarrh, asthma, and all throat and lung affections; also positive and radical cure for nervous debility and all nervous complaints, after having tested it's wonderful curative pow CTS in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty to make it known to his suffering fellows Ac- tuated by this motive, and a desire to relieve human suffering, I will send, free of charge, to all who desire it, this recipe in German French or English, with full directions for preparing ana using. Sent by mail by addressing with stamp, nanieg this paper, w. w. Sherar, 126 Powers Block, Rochester, N. Y. 43-4w
 DR. CooK's CARBOLIzED CORN AND BUNIoN PLAsTERs.- discoveries in Chemistry have produced greater sensation in the Medical world than that of Carbolic Acid Combining it's wonderful curative properties with other valuable .Balsams, we have produced the acme of Corn and Bunion Plasters
 Feeling, therefore, confident of their quali- ties, we offer them to the Public as boon to all those suffering from the annoying and pain tul 'eAcresences, guaranteeing perfect satisfac- tion.
 All Druggists keeping them will speak in their praise, well knowing their superiority over all other remedies in the market Try tAem once and you will never be without them.
 Sold by John F. Henry, Curran & Co.,, w. II. Schieffelin & Co.,, Lazell, Marsh S Gardi- ner, Wells & Elliot, Day, Hoagland & Stiger, Chas. N Crittenton, McKesson & Robbins, John H. Francis, John M Grosvenor, and by Druggists everywhere. J. K. Cook & Co.,, Manufacturers. 10 Clinton Place. New York
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-14
DOMESTIC.

Messrs. Sherman, Garfield and other prom inent republicans are out in a card declaring theft belief in the innocence of the New Or leans Returning Board. It also appears that Whitaker, the Judge trying the cases is government defaulter.
 Ex-Secretary of War Charles N Conrad and Ex-Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles died Monday
 Ex-Senator Benjamin F. Wade is danger ously sick.
 One of the quartermasters on board the Me- tropolis testified that the vessel was overload ed, and some of her timbers were rotten.
 The New York Board of Education have adopted the scheme for reducing teachers sala- ries.
 The revenues are falling off heavily, owing to the agitation of tariff, tax and silver ques- tions.
 The $1, 1900 package of money lost in the Treasury Department is not yet found.
 The publishing houses of J. R. Osgood & Company and Hurd 6 Houghton have consol- dated. -7
 Subscriptions to the per cent loan only amount to about $3, OO0, ,0O0
 Agents of Sitting Bull are trying to get the tribes in America to join him in a war.
 Cardinal McCloskey sailed for Europe, Sat- urday, to be present at the Conclave.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-14
German Syrup"

No other medicine in the world was ever given such test of it's curative qualities as Boschees German Syrup. In three years two million four hundred thousand small bottles of this medicine were distributed free Of cAoroe by Druggists in this country to those afiic- ted with Consumption, Asthma, Group, se- were Coughs Pneumonia and other diseases of the Throat and Lungs giving the American people undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The result has been that drug gists in every town and village in the Uni ted States are recommending it to their custo- mers, Go to your Druggist, and ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles 10 cents. Reg ular size 75 cents Three doses will relieve any case For sale by A. s. Wright & Co.,, Litchfield, Conn.,