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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-02-06
NERVE AND SENSE.
A Brief Lecture to Tramps by Young
Lady.

LSuys
The people have begun to learn the
daring and insolent demands frequently
made BY tramps recently, as they 60 from
house to house endevoring to impress the
Importance Of their so-called rights. Their
appeals have grown from request into
commands, and many through fear have
provided themselves with shotguns and all
the necessary equipments to give the roam
ing gentry hot reception when it becomes
necessary, but experience shows that very
few have had the nerve to make use of
their preparations.
An example, however, occurred yesterday
which ia worthy of record, but should
serve as an example to others. Mr.. w. C.
Briggs, who resides on the Harrisburg pike,
beyond Green Lawn, had gone away from
home, as also had his wife, leaving their
daughter Maya young lady of about
seventeen years, in charge of the house
Knowing the visits of tramps to be frequent
in that locality, Mr.. Briggs told her if
any put in their appearance while he was
gone to give them no quarters. and if
necessary make them use of the revolver
and shotgun, which had been handily
provided.
Sure enough, during the forenoon yes
terday, three Of the gentry put in an ap-
pearance, and not only demanded some
thing to eat but also thoughtit would be
q very nice thing to have some additional
clothing. Miss. Briggs told them to get
out, as she had nothing for them. This
little opposition was looked upon as fun
ny, and the tramps renewed their demands
with some show of having things their
own way. The young lady remembered
her instructions and stepping to the bureau
pulled out the revolver and fired. She
Was deliberate enough to know thas she
had reserve shots if the first failed Of its
purpose. hence was at no particular pains
in taking life on the first shot, if the end
could be accomplished otherwise.
After the fsst shot was fired, the towards
were met with . leveled, revolver if they
should show any resistance further, but
instead of this they quietly skulked away
thoroughly convinced that for once they
had met q woman with common sense and
the necessary nerve to brace il up. Through
some very handsome lodging and shying
while Miss. Briggs was feeling for thei'
carcases with revolver, they escaped
without scracth, and went away much
wiser tramps than when they come. Tht
young lady had reserve of shotguns han
dy, which had been provided for such oc
cssions, and the gentry may feel very luck,
that they were not met with one Of these
They might not have been so dangefou'
but then they would have spread it Oh
thicker. 1t is stated that this gang Of mel
are travelling over the country with . sin
gle horse and wagon, and are accompanied
by o woman.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-02-06
A Mean Advantage.

There were a score or more of women
Mr.. johnson is good hearted man and
respectable citizen, though he is rather
skepticacle in some things. The women
had just organized "The Foreign Benevo-
lent Society, when Mr. johnson entered
the room. He was at ance appealed to to
donate few dollars as foundation to
work on, and then Mrs Graham added:
"It would be SO pleasant, in after years.
for you to remember you gave this society
its first dollar and its first kind word"
He slowly opened his wallet, drew out a
$40 bill, and as the ladies smacked their
lips and clapped their hands, be asked:
"Is this society organized to aid the poor
of foreign countries?"
Yes-Yes-YesW they choroused.
"And it wants money"
"Yes-Yes."
"Well now" said Johrson as be folded
the bill in tempting shape" there are
twenty married women here. II there are
fifteen Of you who can make oath that you
have combed the children's hair this morn
ing, washed the dishes, blacked the cook
stove and made the beds, IN donate $1O."
81 have" answered two of the crowd, and
the rest said:
why, now. Mr.. Johnson"
"If fifteen of yor can make oath that
your husbands are not wearing socks with
holes in the heels, the money is yours"
continued the wretch.
"Just hear him they exclaimed. each
one looking at the other.
"If ten of you have boys without holes
the knees of their pant, this X goes
to the society,"" said johnson.
"Ifthere are five paires of stockings in
this room that do not need darning, I'll
hand over the money, he went on.
"Mr Johnson" said Mrs. Graham, with
great dignity, "the rules of this society
declare that no money shall be contrib
uted except by membere. and as you are
not member, I beg that you will with
draw and let US proceed to busineis. .'-Ea-
change.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-02-06
Food for Thought.

If greenbseks are not money, then what
are bank notes?
If bank notes are not money, from
whence do they derive their qualities?
If the government can create money for
the banks, why not for itself and the peo.
pie?
If greenbacks are money, how can the
power of the government 10 create money
be denied?
If thu greenbacks are not money, did
the bondholders ever loan any money to
the government, having loaned nothing
but greenbacks?
If the debts of nation are good as Sc
eurity on which to base its money, why is
not its wealth better?
If the government chooses to form out
its control over the currency to paivate
parties, why not grant the privilege to
those who need ID in the production Of
wealth instead of giving it to an idle mo-
nopoly to rob. black mail and oppress the
producers of wealth?
Why should the money power that has
accumulated colossal fortunes solely
government protection and favoritism, be
exempt from all government supports,
when those out of whom it has made these
fortunes are compelled to bear all the pub
lie burdens in adition to being robbed?
When orders sent forth from the treas
ury department at Washington, through
the New York Clearing House, to the Wall
street gold exchange, to turn the gold dial
to 100, and let it remain there till further
orders-what was resumption but the fat
of John Sherman?
II is % inconsistent 10 reissue o United
States note after 10 has once been redeemed
as it would be to reissue note of hand
after it had been paid, as the goldites claim
why will not the same principle apply TO
bank notes?
If the rights to pay the bonds in green
backs is denied ON the ground that one
debt cannot be paid with another, then
have any of the soldiers been really paid,
or any Of the millions of debts and mort
cages, thai have been cancelled with green
backs?- Tsrrs Haae Express.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-02-06
Law, But Not Justice.

Some time ago man named Tate in
Indianapolis, killed another named Love.
through jealousy Edwin ssackett was
present when the little affair" happened,
The murderer and his victim both belong
Cd to the "ton" of the Hoosiev capital.
Tate 10 in Jail, occupying sell, the floor
Of which Is covered with fine carpet, and
which is fitted up with all modern con.
veniencss. Sackett has been offered 81 900
If he would abscound. so as not to be pres
ent when the case is tried. He says the
money has been shaken in his face. He
is poor man, and such large sum was
certainly q terrible temptation. Other
witnesses have been tampered with, and
the Indianapolis Herald claims, that il
has had the indirect offer of money, il it
would deal leniently with the murderer.
Last Tuesday Sackett was taken before
Judge Heller. and placed under 1000 bond
to be on hand when his presence is re-
quirsd. But the witness is poor and could
not give the bond, so he went to Jail,
whore he remains to-day. Is it possible 10
imagine greater farce than what we call
laws The murder has every pleasure and
every convenience except his liberty land
from our experience with law he will
probably enjoy that soon) while the inno-
cent witness is not only deprived of his
liberty, but must live in common prison
cell and eat coarse prison food. One, the
criminal is petted, the other, the innocent
and upright witness is incarcerated. When
the intelligent voters of the country learn
that to elect shyster lawyers to legislative
Offices, will only help to make the laws
more obsuse, intaicats and dilatory, that
these pettifoggsrs may have better chance
for big fees, when the voters learn that il
ia their duty to become active in politics
instead of leaving the management of pub.
lilo affairs TO professional politicians, then
we may hope to see the day when law is not
Q farce, but 10 administered with some re-
semblance ofjustice to all, rich and poor
alike Cleveland Aduance.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-02-06

A few years ago the French government
bought seven railways. One management
now taken the place of seven, the force il
better organized, sinecures have been abol-
ished, and the general expenses has been
reduced by $200, 900 year.
Suppose the hangman does bungle when
he hangs murderer. Did il ever occur
TO ahese sentimental howlers that the mur-
derer is mot at all careful and tender and
genteel when cutting some woman's throat,
OF smashing same old mans skull.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-02-06

Some of the candidates in this coun-
ty for reelection next fall will find
II would have been much better to
have looked after the interests of their
constituents in place of squandering
the public money on the ring. The
ring and its supporters will meet with
an opposition next fall that it never
before had to contend with.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-02-06
A Born Poet.

The young people amused themselves at
q company the other evening contributing
original poetry. The following verse by
one of the young men present stamps him
as born poet-if It'll original:
I'd loike TO be po-lace mon
An shmoks big se-gare,
Iwouldn't have ter pay cint
For ridin' on the care.
And If the car room of the thraek,
I'd never be the wan
To joomp outside and help the byes
To lift the dom thing an
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-02-06

SHAM.-None but those who keep up
appearances against heavy odds can UNDER
stand what ssrvisuds pretence imposes up.
ON the sensitive soul. The sting of con-
fessed poverty 10 not nearly so burning 40
10 the reality Of being poor while seeming
10 be rich.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-02-06

It is the duty of an officer to be as
economical as possible with the pub
lie money. They should be more so
with the public funds than they are
with their own private funds. But
this Ia not the case in Perry county.
We have officers here that have paid
over one hundred dollars for work to
the ring, when the same work was So
licited at twenty five dollars.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-02-06

The Ohio Legislature went home
last Friday and remained until Tues
day. They havn't spent that mnch
time with their families for two weeks.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-02-06

The license law regulating the sale Of
spisisuous liquors in Michigan. Melted that
state shout s45o. 900 in 1873, and reduced
che number OF places Of sale about fifteen
per cent. A similas law In Ohio would
net q million.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-02-06

Mr.. Hssp said 70 drunken follow, "If
! were In your place would 60 out 10 the
woods and hang myself" The answer was
"If yooz 10 my blaish you couldnt get
there
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-02-06

Professor" said q studsnd inspursuit of
knowledge cocerning the habits of ami
mails. "Why does cat, while eating, turn
her herd frat one way and then auother?"
"Fos the reason" replied the professor
"that she cannot turn il both ways at once.'
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-02-06
Tally thirty-fve more for our Hon.

1t costs ninety cents in Perry coun-
ty to collect fifty cents if the tax coli
lector has it to do.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-02-06
THE LIVERY STABLE
George w. B own.

IL attracting general attention as being the mo
complete livery In Perry county. His trade
rapidly increasing, and he returns many thanks
the general public. He has the best
HORSES AND BUGGIES
in the county He hopes by strict attention to buss
iness. and cheap fare to still merit the patronage
deserves. Persons calling on him at any tim
sent to any part of the country at the low
est possible rates.
Nov. "a. If.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-02-06
To Western Emigrants.

For maps, rail road time tables, Land Circulars,
Land Exploring Tickets, Low rates on Household
goods and stock, and reliable information relative
TO the
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-02-06
w + s II
CALL ON OR ADDRESS
JOHN M. KELLEY.

General Emigrant Agent, North West corner
Fourth and Vine Streets, directly opposite the
Post office, Cincinnati. Ohio.
To land buyers q free ride
Over Land Grant Roads.
am the only agent east Of the Mississippi River
acting under appointment received from Cover
nors Of Western States. My duties are to see that
You get reliable information and the best possible
rates on transportation.
Don't fail to call on or write me before making
any arrangements relative TO moving your people
OF property.
m make no charge for my services%u
March 6, 1878.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-02-06

your own trees, and you will the next sea-
son have only to guard againstltresspassers
that may come from other quarters, and
whose instincts we'll lead them to your plum
trees as surely as the Instinct Of duck
will lead il to seek the water.
We would also say to plum raisers, do
not depend upon the birds and chickens to
defend your plumb crops The plum wee
vii is aspecies of the coleoptera tribe that
chickens will not dsvour, unless they are
in state of starvation. This can readily
be tested by throwing some of the insects
upon sheet and driving hen and brood
OF chickens upon it. Each of the chickens
- they are passing will pick up bug, but
will drop it, and you will afsezwald find
just IS many Of the insects as you deposit.
Cd there. This have tested agaid and
again. and / am very sure that ] am not
mistaken.
The insect, as stated before, will run
days. When they first begin to make their
will even drop from the tree when you sp-
proach near them, without jarrinR. When
shook upon the sheet especially in the
early part ofths season, they will lie still
fos quite length of time, but ~ the sea.
son advances, and they become less numes-
GUS, some upon falling will start to run.
and il will require expedition to kill them.
Very frsquntIy they will spread their wings
for fight. They very seldom, however,
attempt to fly to avoid danger, but in this
as about in every thing else, the rule has
its exceptions.
OF course where there is an orchard
of eight or ten acres, il would be tedious
undertaking to shake all the trees; yeI,
bearing in mind that the curculio season
10 SO brief, II might occur TO plum raiser
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07
Our Parnassus Letter.
CAMP MEETING-LARGE ATTENDANT G, ~

CAMP MEETING-LARGE ATTENDANT c, &C.
Correspondence of the vIRGINIANl
The Methodist camp meeting is still IN
progress. The meeting is in charge OF Rev.
DR.. Martin, Presiding Elder, assisted by
Revs. DR.. Hough, SIR. Snapp, Hopkins, Gun.
ningham and jefferson. ReVs. Evers and
Crool, of the United Brethren Church, were
present, and rendered valuable aid. A large
number of persons were present Sunday, the
number being estimated as high as $500, and
the order was excellent. The sermon at IL
O'Clock was preached by DR.. H0ugh, his
theme was faith, and from the fact that he
held the immense crowd spell bound for over
an hour is the best description can furnish
you Of truly eloquent discourse. DO not
think can be accused OF grinding any par
ticular PERSONS axe when [ assert from in
dlsputable facts that the accommodations for
man and beast were faultless. There are
about sixteen tents. Among the tenters are
Rev. S. R. Snapp and jefferson, Messrs. D.
G. Gilkeson, John G. Hogsett, Lewis Whit
more, Martin S. Whitmore, VIM. T. Wright,
John Kiracofe sen'r, Jas. A. Hamrick, and
Miss A. r. Donaghe, of Parnassus; Albert
Lytton. of Spring Hill; j. Hall, of Mt. Scion;
Jacob Kunkle and Gabriel Cross, of West
Augusta, and Mrs. Knowles, of Churchviife.
Among the visitors from distance, and the
number was larger than any previous year.
noticed Col. r. Turk, Mr.. William Kun
kle, OF Memphis, who is here with his fami-
ly, and Mr.. Sewers, Of Kansas.
The visitors at our watering places are
pouring in every day, and the Saratoga of
Augusta, Lone Fountain,) has now forty
five ON it's reg lister; our Cape May. (Striblng) },
has large number OF guests this season,
am ong them many Stauntonians,
MORE ANON.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

A SPLENDID PIECE OF WoRK.-Messrs.
Clinedinst & Bodell have just turned ont
from their mandatory, in front OF the c. &
0. Depot, one Of the most elegant buggies
we have ever seen. In style, workmanship
and finish it cannot be surpassed. every part
OF it evidencing the skill and taste OF thor
ough mechanics. 1t is a double top, four
spring buggy and was made for Mr.. Adam
McChesney. of this county. The trimmings
are OF first class leather, the work of the
running gear is complete and Of the best ma.
tera, and the painting cannot be- surpassed
any where. This vehicle was manufactured
out and out at the establishment Of Messrs.
Clinedinst & Bodeli, and is a credit to the
town and section. This firm has demonstra-
ted that the best OF skilled work can be made
in our midst, and from better material than
the Nortliern factories employ. We adj
wise all wishing buggies, carriages. &c., to
give them trial. Sustain your home
manufactures, especially where superior
class Of products can be furnished. and at
prices equally as low as are charged else
where.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

DISCOVERY OF COAL.-A correspondent
from Greenbank, writes to the Highland
Recorder as follows: Mr.. A. w. Shoe, an
enterprising blacksmith who recently moved
to this place, went few days ago to Back
Allegheny Mountain for the purpose OF
prospecting for stone coal. He discovered
some traces OF it IN creek that flows into
the Greenbrier river west Of this place. He
followed the creek to its source where he
found an enormous If not inexhaustible
bank of the very best coal, he ever saw.
examined it for.myseif and can testify to the
truth of his statement. He brought small
quantity home with him, which, on trial,
burnt very finely, emitting brilliant blaze,
and producing very fervid heat. The mine
is ten miles west of this place and about
two miles from the wagon road. It will
likely be used extensively for fuel by our
citizens, as it will be cheaper than wood, for
those who have to buy fuel.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

We call special attention to the new and
superior brands of fine cigars made by the
Prince of Cigar manufacturers, Mr.. c. e.
Haines, corner Of Main and Augusta streets.
Call in and try them, and you will find them
delicious and cheap. Mr.. Haines has an ex-
tensive reputation for making the best cigars
for the least money. Call early and try the
t.Iast Issue''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

THE WHITE SULPHUR season at
the White Sulphur, this year, we are pleased
to learn, promises better than any since
1860. There are now about 800 on the
grounds, and all the rooms and ap artments
have been engaged until the Goth. The
full number OF the capacity of the prem :
ises to accommodate is expected by the
10th. Applications of large parties are
being refused every day, until after the
goth, and the Conventions noticed in our
letter from there, have been notified that
those attending had better be prepared to be
crowded. The company is reported to be
unusually agreeable-while great deal OF
wealth and refinement are represented, they
are of the genuine and not the snobby kind
the best evidence that common sense pre-
walls. Occasionallya regular snob is en-
countered, and prominence is given him be-
cause of the rarity. tits also reported that
there are more really pretty married women
at the White this season than for a number
of years-beauty of character as we'll as of
face-but none Of that superfluous and re-
pulsiYe flash and tinsel in apparel VIII ich are
the outcroppings Of absent refinement and
shoddy accumulat.ons. The days of shoddy,
indeed, are past, and nothing more sgnifi
cantly illustrates the solid, substantial con-
dition of the business of the country than
the unpretending demeanor and attire of
those whose ample legitimate resources JUS
tify them in spending few months at the
fashionable resorts in the mountain of the
Virginias.
We are gratified to learn that Col. Pey.
toms most sanguine anticipations bid fair to
be fully realized this season, and that the
Old White will mailtain, in an eminent de-
gree, the reputation it has long enjoyed of
being the most attractive and best appointed
watering place in the South.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

GLADKE is now selling off his stock OF
Dry Goods regardless of cost or value. We
advise our friends to 60 there and buy before
his stock is broken and picked over. Gladke
has nice stock on hand. He is now pre-
pairing to 90 East for fall goods. A great
many goods are now sacrificed to make room
for the coming season.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

FERTILIzERs.-We call the attention of
farmers to the advertisement of MIR. Jas. Il.
Blaekey. Mr.. B. sells nothing but standard
brands OF fertilizers, and those who purchase
of him can rely on getting the best.
Mr.. P. B. Sublett advertises the North
Western Fertilizer, good article and well
adapted to the wants of the farmers of this
section.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

FINE WoRK.-Messrs Lushbaugh 6 Bro,
have recently manufactured for the office OF
E. C. Vincent, civil engineer, one of the
bes: pieces of mechanical work ever turned
out in the south. 1t is large, heavy draw
ng table, six feet square. The top is Two
inches thick, and composed of alternate
strips of walnut and poplar, nailed and glued
together. The strips are one-half by two
inches, resting on the narrow side, like boards
in a bowling alley, and presenting beau
tiful surface. as level and firm as billiard
table, and safely secured against varying.
The table cost $50.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

INTERESTING LECTURE.-Rev. DR..
Hawthorne, a distinguished minister, and
pastor of Il g First Baptist Church, OF
Montgomery, Alabama, will deliver an
entertaining lecture at the Baptist Church
on Monday night next. He is an elo-
quent speaker, and the lecture selected
for this occasion is spoken Of as an unusually
fine one. 1t will be a literary treat well
worth hearing and should draw q full house.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07
Deaths.

Near Parnassus, Va on the 9th ultimo, John
Gregory. in the 18th year OF his age.
Near Waynesboro', on the 9th ult. in the 25th
year of her age, Miss Ellen Hipperd, daughter Of
On Wednesday, the 3Oth ult. near Arbor Hill,
Augu sta county, of congestion of the brain. Kir-
by A. Rosen, son of Mr.. and Mrs. George Rosen,
in the 9Th year of his age.
Near Valley Mills, on the LIST inst, Guy Elmo,
son Of ]. T. Mahany. aged IL mouths apd three
weeks,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07
MUrEetS.

The market this week Is not very encouraging
Wheat and flour were reported yesterday as very
ofthe demand. Extra -four has fallen to 81 go to
"a 49, and wheat to 93a98c. Corn is worth 55; oats
3Oa32 and bacon brisk at 81. Some dealers quote
q little stronger price. There has been consid-
cradle decline in the Baltimore and Richmond
prices. which has Influenced this market The
Cline, and farmers are holding back.