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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23
Wages Too High.

The Arkansas Farmer says that laborers
are paid too high wages. 1t contends that
wages have not gone down proportionate
to other things. It quotes approvingly
from the Country Gentleman the following
false and audacious statement:
"But there is no reason why the price of
labor, as of other things, should not be
down again to the gold basis. There is no
fear Of expressing the poor. The laborers
are not the poor here and now. They fare,
dress and dwell better and more luxurious
ly than in any country on the globe, and
better here the past ten years than ever be-
fore. Railway hands, common loborers
and mechanics have expensive
watches, set expensive tables,
have expensive furniture, wear fine clothes,
have pianos in their houses, and even
drive fine horses and carriaSes. Irish ser
want girls wear more expensive dresses
than their mistresses, or wives of farmers,
ministers or college professors can afford.
Now if farmers will be of one mind, and
feel that jnstice to our selves and to our
families, demand a reduction, and that no
injustice will be done to the employed by
making it, we need not pay over S12, or at
most $14, for the best help next year."
We are quite willing to admit that farm
lug does not pay these times and the farm
er may come out behind who hires eyen al
$12, per month, but the injustice lies in
the state charges of the extravagant living
of laboring men at present wages. Thai
they could accept of less and yet suppor
their families in luxury. Think ofa mar
supporting family and living in a fn'
house, setting an expensive table, having
expensive furniture, wearing fine clio the.
costly watches, pianos, and carriages OF
$12 per month or even ten times that sum
That twelve dollar extravaganza is won
, derful. No decent house can be rented fo
less than that sum, to say nothing ofelothe
food or fuel.
The fact is that much larger some thai
twelve dollars month, laboring men AZ
unable to furnish the barest necessities. In
deed he is fortunate man and gets extr
wages who can support family at all q
present prices.
| We protest against such heartless slande
of working men and women, such foolisl
lying about extravaganza.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23
Rules for Home Education.

The following rules are worthy of being
printed in letters of gold, and placed In
conspicuous place:
/. From your children's earliest insan-
cy inculate the necessity of instant obedi-
ence.
2. Unite frmness with gentleness. Let
your children always understand that yon
mean what you say.
8. Never promise them anything unless
you are quite sure you can give them what
you say.
If you tell little child to do some
thing, show him how to do it. and see that
tits done.
5. Always punish your children for will
fully disobeying you, but never punish
them in anger.
Never let them perceive that they vex
you or make you lose your self command.
7. If they give way to petulace or ill
temper, wait, till they are calm, and then
gently reason with them on the improprie-
ty Of their conduct.
s. Remember that little present pun
ishment when the:occasion arises is much
more effectual than the treatening of a
greater punishment should the fault be
renewed.
9. Never give your children anything
because they cry for it.
TO- On no account allow them to do a
one time what you have forbidden under
the same circumstances at another.
IL. Teach them the only way to appea
good is to be good.
12. Accustom them to make their littl
reeitals with perfect truths.
13. Meyer allow tale-bearing.
IA. Teach them self-denial, not self-ln-
diligence, of an angry and resentful spirit
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23
Retiring From Business.

There is scarcely more wretched class
of men than those who, after spending
years iu active business, go into retirement
in the prime of life They become drones
of very little use to themselves or to
others. There is now and then student
among such men, whose Intellectual pur-
suits afford him an inexhaustible spring of
enjoyment. But, as general thing, long
addiction to the close pursuit to business
disqualifes one for anything else, and re-
tired business men are, consequently with
out any occupation worthy of the name.
and seem; ridiculously enough. to be STAN
ding around and just waiting for their time
to come to die; which we have no doubt
comes much sooner than it would if their
minds were diverted by some usful pursuit
Life is short, at best, if all of it be occu-
pied; but to sit down in idleness in ones
prime, is like destroying half our days
Rest and rust are synonymous terms. In
dustry is indispensable to happinessat what
ever stage of our existence; and to retire
out of ones accustomed occupation is tc
retire into misery, as many man has
found to his lasting sorrow.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23
What People Say.

Don't worry yourself about what people
may say about you or your actions. Con-
slider if any thing you do will have much
connection with what they will say; and
besides it may be doubted whether they
will say any thing about you. Many un-
happy persons seem to imagine that they
are always in an amphitheater with the as
sembled world as spectators; whereas, all
the while they are playing to empty seats
They fancy, too, they form the paticular
theme of every passer by. If, however
tn ey must listen to the imaginary CONVEX
sations about themselves, they nigh at any
rate; defy the proverb, and insist upon
hearing themselves well spoken Of.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23
AS REGARDS AUDITOR THACKER.

1t is reported that an effort is being
made to indict Orrin Thacker, Auditor
elect, for spending money to secure his
election. 1t is also said that certain
Democrats who helped squander the
money are the principals in trying to
secure Mr.. Thacker's indictment, for
the reason that he will not pay the
demands made upon him, and because
he would not pay the Herald one hun
dred and fifty nine dollars for adver-
tising the Delinquent List which if he
had done would have been the dark
est crime he could have committed in
filling his office. The object in this
class who have been squandering the
public money for years, is down right
treachery. They wish to indict Mr..
Thacker for squandering his own mon
ey to procure an office, simply because
he will not squander the peoples mon.
ey on them.
Take the legal advertising paid for
by the county, and have it put in type
and measured as the law requires, and
then see the amount that has been
overdrawn, and you will find just cause
for the Grand Jury to find several in
dictments.
We opposed Mr.. Thacker's election
TO the bitter end, as all know who
read THE PRESS, but we do not be
lieve in man being prosecuted by (
set of men simply because he will no
allow himself and the county to NEE
the financial demands made upon him
He will be upheld by the taxpers il
every effort he makes to put stop t.
the squandering of the peoples mony
This thing of matchmaking men be
cause they are not willing to acced
to the demands made of them shoul,
be denounced by every one who ha
the least regard for honesty.
AS far rs we are concerned we hav
no favors to ask of Mr.. Thacker, an
it is quite likely he has none to ask {
us. Politically speaking, we are en'
mics. AS citizen, he has always al
ted the gentleman toward us, and W
have done the the same with him
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

The Democratic Auditor of Perry coun-
ty is accused by hiss fellow Democrats Of
having bought his Office. Several Of them
have brought suits against him to recover
unpaid balances of money for services rem
dered at the election in 1878. The proofs
are conclusive that no Republican sold his
vote, and that gocdiy number Of Demo-
crsts and Nationals especially the "lea'
ders"-were In MARKET Ohio State Journal.
The Journal is badly mistaken. 1t
was the so-called "leaders" of the Re-
publican party that sold out to the
Democracy. The Nationals increased
their vote over three hundred compar-
ed with the vote of 1877.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

times over. In its issue of January
16 it says:
The question of the coalition of
Greenbackers and Democrats for the
defeat of the Republican hard money
party in 18S0is, we are sorry to say
seriously discussed by a few Green
back papers. 1t does not seem pos
sible that any but the weakened, the
luke-warm and the timid would advo-
cate measure SO suicidal and so bar
rem of all promise Of good results.
A coalition simply means an absorp-
tion-a swallowing of one faction by
the other. and which gets the outside
and the other the inside depends upon
the relative size and swallowing ca
pacity of the parties to the process.
The Democratic party as an organi-
zation is insincere in the Greenback
profession. 1t proved its insincerity in
1875. In 1S75its Pennsylvania, Ohio
and Indiania sub-organizations were
loud in their advocacy of Greenback
measures. This proved to be but a
ruse, sort of back-fre to prevent
their members from leaving the ranks.
The St.Louis platform and nomin-
ations tested the honesty of their pro-
fession. While swallowing the hard
money head they kept their ranks in
tact by wagging the Greenbaok tail.
History proves that no church OF
party ever reformed itself Every inn
portant advance in politics or religion
has been the result of new combina-
tions and Independent organizations
@ which were obliged to run the gaunt.
: let of conservatism, and depend upor
d its superior merits for success. Du
ring its growth, and until the worl
which called it into existence has bee1
v accomplished, the new party possesse
r, a spirit of patriotism. Thenits organ
le ization is seized upon bp political pi
is rates for individual gain and persona
10 aggrandizement. Its name, its pres
,e tige, and the glory of its early achieve
10 ments, attracts thousands of homes
men to its support long after its SOL
and spirit have departed. Of the tw
IN old parties, the weaker always cater
n to the new, and by hypocritical woo
e. ing and cooling courts alliance ofel
a. sive and defensive. Like the wolf
On the Sleeps fold, it clothes itself in tt
is wool of innocence, and says to the lam
er "Let us 60 to the cave to escape tt
OF dogs"
Id Every coalition gives strength, ar
an extension of life to the dying pa
ty, and weakens and retards the grow
In OF the new. The Greenback par
Oh can never succeed until one of the o
.n- -. parties give way. The new Democrat
en-. party of 1882 succeeded by buryin
offs and not by failing up the old Repu
his lican party. The Republican par
no. of 1860 conquered at the CARVE of tt
ca ca, Whig party. and when the Greenba
w.. +. party triumphs it will be over t,
PROSTATE form of the dead Democrat
~ ~ Thatparty is but an empty shell. 1t..h
Is I not living principle of its own.
w ~ the East it lives in its poor dying W
" upon the life it draws from its attac
ments to the hard money power.
49, the West it subsists by browning up
' the greenback tree, while in
ing South it is afoat without rudder
tor compass ready to board aHy cr
his which offers protection and subsisten
ain 1t is the duty of the Greenback pal
the to be firm, unyielding, uncomprol
!, to sing.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

We wish some Of our Republicans
who labored SO hard to defeat the ring
last fall would tell us what they have
accomplished? Will the expenses Of
the county be any lesss Will not the
ring organs be allowed to charge the
enormous fees they have heretofore
ooIIootad9
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23
Open Your Eyes.

The door between the two worlds has
been constantly opening since the advent
of man on earth, and the hour is at hand
when it will be possible for the sons of
man to view distinctly what is beyond
The only obstacle now in the way is the
dull materiality by which man letters
himself to the earth, his painstaking devo-
tion to stupidity, his self qualification, his
persistent wallowing in the slough of per-
manent errors, and the resolute sealing of
his spiritual capacities to the light which
is constantly beaming down on him. Oh
when will men open their eyes to the di-
vine capacitie. of his being? When will
he take the same pains to know and to do
the will of our Father in heaven, that he
now takes to know and to do foolishness?
and when will he arise and take possession
of the heritage which isplaced at his dis
posal through the endieas ages of the ev-
erlasting.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

We publish this week an article on
Perry county affairs from the Colum-
bus Democrrt which should be care
fully read by all. There is considera-
BILE said about fraud and corruption
being practiced to get Office, and it is
creating considerable comment all over
the state. If the inside workings of
the ring were made public, it would
startle the ring itself.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23
Never rejoice but when thou hast do

Never rejoice but when thou hast done
WE'LL
Obstinacy is the herois nj of little minds
An evil cons equence ia always fearful
and unquiet.
Content is better than money and just
about as scarce.
None have less praise than those who
hunt most after it.
Thou shalt rest sweetly if thy heart con-
demn thee not.
That glory is short which is given and
received from men.
He will easily be content md at peace
whose conscience is pure.
Thou art not the more holy for being
praised, nor the more worthless for being
depraised.
He enjoyeth great tranquility of heart
that careth neither for the praise nor de-
praise of men.
Every man, coming to an obscure old
age, thinks he could have achieved wealth
and distinction Fl
1t is sweet to have friends you can trust,
and convenient sometimes to have friends
who are not afraid to trust you.
He that thinks himself the happiest man
is really SO; but he who thinks himself the
wisest man is the greatest fool.
"True worth like the rose will blush al
its own sweetness" Good. Gould never
understand before why so many faces are
so red.
The glory of the good is in their con
sciences, and not in the tongues of men -
The gladncss of the just is of God, and
in God; and their joy is of the truth.
Remember that every person, howevel
low, has rights and feelings. In all con
tentions let peace be rather your objec
than triumph; value triumph only as th
means of peace.
One personal struggle aud conquest owe
self will be of more benefit than listening
to hundred sermons or singing hun
dred hymns. It Is not so much that W
learn as what practice that benefits US.
In the depths of the sea the water is still
the heaviest grief is that borne in silence
the deepest love flows through the eye ant
and touch; the purest joy is unspeakabl le
the most smpressive preacher at a funera
is the silent one whose lips tire cold.
Above all other earthly gifts a goo
mother stands pre- eminent; she is wort
: her weight in gold--more than an army c
acquaintances. Those who have playe
around the same doorstep, basked in tn
same mothers smile, in whose veins tn
same blood flows, are bound by sacre
tie that can never be broken.
! Why is rosebud like promisory note
f 1t natures by falling dew.
A lazy mans soliloquy: ~ would b
quite willing to sit up at my meals if
could only lie down at my work."
a Said Donalas Jerrold / knew a ma
who could speak five and twenty langus
+ ges, and he never said anything wort
h hearing in any of them"
"No," replied Mrs. Malaprop slowl.
| II can't say that ever was in Dublin, br
q my mother has a second cousin called Iris
a who dealt in Cork; SO there~
u Mems Suits for 5000 at
J. COX & GALLIN'S.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

There was balance in the county
treasury on the 1st day of September,
1868, of s14,546 Sc. What is the
use of this money laying there? 1t is
unlawful for private individuals to
make use oft, unless the law can be
construed to place it "where it will do
the most good"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23
THE RIGHT RING.
Selid Shot and Solid Sense-An Article
that hits the BULBS Eye.

Honest friends of currency and Ia
Dor reform, require no introduction to
the Terre Haute Express. It's man
full battle for equal rights and justice
are to we'll known to need any rec
ommendation on our part. All we
ask is that ever honest friend of true
reform reads what that paper has to
say ON coalition. And it will do no
harm TO read its words two or three
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

The foundation of domestic happiness is
in the virtue and truth of woman; the
foundation of political happiness is conf
dence in the integrity of man; the founda-
tion of all happiness. temporal and eternal,
is reliance on the goodnss and mercy of
God.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

When using the eyes continuously the
room should be cool and the feet warm;
there should be plenty of light. but it
should not come from the front of US, nor
should the sun shine diretly upon the OBJ
ject upon which we are working. The
page or other object should he as nearly as
possible perpendicular to the line of sight,
and not less than fifteen inches from the
eye. It is unwise to read or write before
breakfast by artificial Lighter to read lying
down. Using the eyes at twilight, or when
one is debilitated by recent illness should
be especially avoided. when the eyes are
used for long time continuously or in the
examination of minute objects, it is in.
despensible that short intervals of rest
should be given them.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

1t costs the tax payers s92,357 27
to run Perry county one year. Where
are the benefits that the county re-
ceives from this enormous sum? And
what is the rings share?
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23
YOUR ATTENTION.

Any one wishing to pay their subscrip-
tion in corn, wheat, flour, or pototos can do
so if the same is kelivered at once. We
will also take corn fodder or good hay. We
want the money or its equivalent.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

Our Curt is again sailing down five
dollars per day, thirty. five per week,
one hundred and fifty dollars per
month. Our statesmen must be paid.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23
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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

The Legislature adjourned last Fri
day until Tuesday. It's all the same,
they get their five dollars day.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

There are several bills before the
Legislature to reduce the salaries of
State and County officials.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23
omerset, Thursday January 23, 1879.

Reduce the salaries of State, Coun-
ty and Township officers.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

Let all legal printing to the lowest
bidder.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

The ring is still unbroken. If
becomes damaged they re-cement it
with the public funds.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

Cox &c Gallin have just received their
large stock of ovcr-coats
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

For mems Shirts and Drawers 60 to
aCOX IL GALLIN'S.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

Very low prices for Hardware at Chal-
fants.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23
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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-01-23

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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-09
Jhs 9aiIy grtss ssa 9slstssas
vAMkToM DAKOTA
Tuesday Evening, Sept. ., 1879.
RESTORATION OF speecM.

The most wonderful event for many
months occurred 1t Fort Sanders on Sstur-
day, or at least fret came 70 the knowledge
Of Laramie. The daughter Of Genslal
Flint. commanding at Fort Sanders, has for
nix years besn entirely speschless,
her voice having deserted her in . moment
and without apparent . A short time
aimee the yoans lady with q number Of
post people ssastsd out on . camping tour
through Colorado, and while 1t Denver the
uiraeplous part ofthe whole malta. occur.
red, the power 10 arsiculste returning 10
Mis- Flint - suddenly as it went away.
None but those who have experienced 1
similar misfortune for 10 long . time can
ever know what . wonderful sensation il
must have created in the generals family
when Saturday the daughter returned to he,
home, aud for the hrss time in, six year
spoke the names Of those Who had almosl
lost oil hone that they would ever hsaf bpl
voice again. The many friends Of the ian
lily will unite with them in rejoicing ove'
the happy occurrence.