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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

WASHINGTON June 81, 1879.
Preparations ar being made as
rapidly as possibl6y Commissioner
Walker for the enumeration of the
inhabitants of the United States in
1880. Although te practical part of
this ~stupendous wrk does not begin
until next summermuch time is re-
quired and will beionsumed in sys-
tematizing things iconnection with it
and arranging for s completeness, as
well as the eficiery and reliability
of the enumerstin. For example,
the superintendent has called Upon
Nj. Wines, Of Spng6eld, H., Sec
Rotary of the Sta Board of Chari-
ties, and well knHn in connection
with prison reform, to undertake the
! organization of tb statistics in rela-
to %pauperism, crie and charities.
Other experts wi have charge Of
other special branaes, and # is ex-
pected that the mkt census will in
consequence be t hmost perfect com.
pendulum of popula statistics ever is
sued by the Government.
The law under lhich this work is
carried on was used by the last
congress and PROVIDES that the See
rotary of the Intdor, on or before
the first day of Mach, 1880. shall ap-
point IN or uoiesupervisors of Gen.
sus for each Btat,but the whole num-
Der 10 tine Stateand Territories shall
not exceed on hundred and fifty.
These SUPERVISE will appoint the
enumerators for % various counties
of the State. Ay county exceeding
1000 in populaien will be divided
into districts, so hit no district will
contain more thati 900 Inhabitants.
These enumerars will begin their
duties on the GrstM onday in June
1880, thus requifig the work to be
done 10 less than iirty days. Som.
erset county vii have about seven
enumerasors. reir compensation
will be two cent or each inhsbitant.
two cents for eel death reported,
ten cents for esh farm and fifteen
cents for each Enlistment Of pro-
ductive industi. Application for
appointment as oimerators must be
addressed to the supervisors of the
State when appoled by the Presi-
dent. Senator Wldom, Of Minneso-
to, mas been gointor the bourbons in
the Ser ct for theast two days. He
defed his democitic friends to point
out one single Rspblicin discovered
by the thirty.thrle I'D Democratic inves.
eating COMMITTEE to be q defaulter
or corraptionis' He thought bis
democratic friels would do well to
consider the ststics held in his
hand in view ofleir oft-repested IS.
s~ertion that the entry was going to
ruin under II iubHcanism. The
statement be suhitted for the edit.
: cation of the couTy shows the per-
centage of losses sustained by the
q. s. Governmet upon every one
|, thousand QOO0) ollas disbursed du.
!, ring the differed administrations as
, follows:
Jackson, $10t; Van Buren,, $2l.-
, Is; Harrison, 10 81; Polk, So "a
Taylor and Filhore, 1854; Pierce,
1886; Buchann. g SO; Lincoln,
| S1.91; johnson 4sc; Grant, frs.
term, 40 c.; Graf, second term, &c C.
Mr.. George FIR ,boson, nomina-
ted by the President as paymaster
in the army ard coirmed by the
Senate q few da,s az, is the watch
man who ASSISTED in hving the life
: of Secretary of Safe Seward from
8 the attack of theassasin Payne, on
the same night tat lneoln vas as
+ s~assinated by Both.
, The other nonineois Mr. " ~
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

SPEAKING of Congress, we heard
an sOld Vet" at the reunion last
week say Tel you whatitis, boys;
if things 20 on this way much longer,
id i'll won't begin to believe we
fought on the wrong side"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

FoRBEARANcE has ceased to be q
virtue with those fellows in the lest
ditch. They are crawling out and
scurrying eff home. The Presidents
veto battery got the range of them
Surrender no never-wbst never ?
well-hardlv ever.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

TnE Democracy viii be known in
history as the Great American
Breakdown party Calhoun who
led them into notification was com
PEELED to back down. JEFF Davis
their leader in rebellion backed down
in ~petticoats, and now Thurman and
Wallace who headed the emeute &c
coerce the President and Mexicanizt
the government, have been compelled
20 back down
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

The Supreme Court has sealed the
fate of the last two living Molly Ma
guires 10 this State, convicted Of
murder, Peter McManus and John
.O'Nell, both of whom were found
guilty in Northumberland county
last summer, and thy viii swing like
their illustrieus compatricts, making
twenty-one Mollies who have paic
the penalty Of their crimes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

g WE hesrd an itinerant organ grind
et on the street the other day playing
whoa, Emma" and unconsciousiy
but sootbingly, our thoughts we're
turned to the Democratic Congress,
now in session.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

We told General 'Coffroth that a
stone wall was harder than that head
of his, bnt like the, boy that wouldn't
be dared he must needs go on and
try conclusions. His bloody scalp
proves bis pluck, or his m~uishness,
and then like the fellow kicked by the
nnle, if not quite so pretty be knows
a thundering sight more. So on the
whole the result is satisfscsory-we
were right-and now be knows it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

TIE best evidence of the scare
that is upon the Democracy, is the
attempt made by them TO pass o
Congressional enactment prohibiting
Federal Office holders from using
their money as they please. Such a
law would be flagrantly unconstitu-
tioual, and the effort to pass it only
shows how desperate the Democrats
hold their chances TO be at the next
Presidential election.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

THE Memphis Appeal delares that
those Democrats who take comfort in
the thought that the Republicans in
Congress have backed down q ex-
tract sunbeams from o cucumber.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

ARS1cA and adhesive plasters are
now in CREST demand among Demo
cratic Congressmen. The inquiry
for soothing syrup is also becoming
cutie lively.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02
Holding the mirror Up TO HerdricKl

From the Burlington Hhwkeye (Rep)
mo, no, no." stoutly calculated
Mr.. Hendricks, IL won't, | won't,
| won't, and | won't, and there's an
end of it. ! will not do it; / won't
accept, | shan't take the second place
on anybody's ticket, | sban't do it,
won't, | won't, | won't. Say" be
added, coaxingly, after a resolute
pause. who's talking about me for
the second place, anyhow? What dc
you reckon my chances are 2"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

nDoSaT shoot, I'll come down ara
the coon to Davy crocket Never
mind another veto. We'll back cown'
crv the Democracy tofthe President
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

RANDALL is on top this time II
is now conceded that Dan o. Barr
will be the Democratic candidate for
State Treasurer, and Wallace has
gone home to sulk,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

Nusrc hath charms TO soothe the
savage beast. ~The sweet BY aud
Byni is the prevailing f@avori,e in
select Democratic circles
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

"PuLL.BAcKsn arc not now in cse
by the ladies alone. They have late
become fashionable among Demo
cratic statesmen.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02
THE FANCY FRENCH COFFEE WILL PLEASE
SUGAR! y
The FRENCH COFFEE WILL PLEASE YOU.
CALIFORNIA FRUIT

San Jose Fruit Packing Co.'S, In Full Weight
~ n. Cans, comprising:
yellow Chung NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Pears-Egg, Gage, and sckwort Plums-Ger-
man OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Grapes
Neetarines, per can, IS cents, 3 cans fer Al 90.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

THs latest Democratic S~haksperlan
psrsphrsse runs thus; upon ~ns'
meat does this our Caesar feed, that
has grown SO great backbone!
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

THAT once pop olar cir, Listen to
the Mocking Bird" now puts the
teeth of the lest ditch Democrat on
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

THE Democracy has solved the
question ito be or not to bs'-snd
il Is nr;pcipally-not to be.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

DEMocRAcr propo ses. but Hayes
disposes. Even . Bourbon must
Weld 70 the inevita. ble.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

This is a RARE mixture of RARE Coffees, strength
and flavor being 50 combined as to produce n COf-
fee that will more than please the most ardent
lover of this popular and delicious beverage. The
price has been put so low, considering the
quality, that already a large demand has sprung
up for IL. To test its merits, include a few pounds
OF French Coffee in your next order.
PRICE PER POUND 90 CENTS.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

Every grade Of Coffee quoted in my Price List
is cheap at the ~price-from that quoted at l2E
cents, 10 my celebrated FREScH or DEIMoSIco.
l will, at any time, prove this by showing (f re-
who desire something very fancy, 1 recommend
my new FRENCH CoyfEE which is, with the ex-
ception Of the celebrated DELMoSIco, (which has
no equal,) the finest Coffee in the market The
demand which has sprung up for IL in the last few
weeks Is sufficient proof OF this. The Rio Coz
FEES are straight Rios, mot Santos, which are
too weak strong and fine favored. fresh and
carefully roasted-being roasted on Tuesday and
Thursday OF each week.
On this price list, l beg to call attention to the
following
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

We always keep a full line of Revolvers, Pistols, Shot-sunSS
Shot-pouches, Cartridges, Caps, Wads, Rife anu
Shotgun Powder, also a full line of Gun Repairs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

comprising a full line of Rim and Mortise Locks, Cast and
Wrought Butts, acorned and plain, a complete stock of Nails
always on hand, also a full assortment of Glass.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

We have a complete line Of Lamps, Lanterns and SuPPn nes
A full line Of Saddlery Hardware, uprising Sadde-tree'
Buckles, Rings, Harness-pads, Ornaments, etc, etc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02
CARPENTERS TOOLS.

We have always on hand a complete stock CT Saws boh
Hand and Cross-cut, Axes, Hatchets, Hammers Steel and Try
Squares, Compasses, Bench and Fancy Planes etc, etc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

In the Agricultural Department we have a full STOCK "
Forks, Shovels, Rope, Chains, Name and Curry-Combs, HORSE
brushes, ETC., etc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02
OUR ~wAsHIStos LETTER.
WASHINGTON June 81, 1879

from our Regut Correspondcnt.l
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

AIlofthe above named goons-C California Fruits
California Jams-Dundee Marmaiade-Comb
Honey-Guava J~elly-Pressed Corned Beef
Lunch Ham-Lunch Tongue-Potted Ham, Chick
en-, Tongue and Observation-Disclosures
Picked Lambs Iongues-Condensed Milk
Fresh Lobster-Fresh and Spiced Salmon-Fresh
Mackerel-Crosse * BiaeKweli's Pickles and
observation-disclosures and Ameri-
can Cheese-Dried Beef-Queen Olives-Clam
and Fish Chowder-Imported Bologna Sausage
Salad D~ressing-French Mustard-BosTo GfV-
GEE ALE-WYETH's EXTRACT or JAVA ASD
CoFPE-CanO Openers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

wEpNEspAr.=- July lse-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

We make a speciality ofPocket ard Table Cutlery. Also
Silver Plated Table Ware, Plated and Britannia Spoons.
We also make a speciality of Paints, Oils, and VarnisheS' anu
Painters Tools, etc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02
HARDWARE,

OOIIOGIt0 MI
comprising a full line of Rim and Mortise Locks, Cast and
Wrought Butts, acorned and plain, a complete stock OF Nails
always on hand, also a full assortment of Glass.
CARPENTERS TOOLS.
We have always on hand a complete stock CT Saws both
Hand and Cross-cut, Axes, Hatchets, Hammers Steel and Try
Squares, Compasses, Bench and Fancy Planes etc, etc.
We always keep a full line of Revolvers, Pistols, Shotguns3
Powder-fasks, Shot-pouches, Cartridges, Caps, Wads, Rifle anu
Shotgun Powder, also a full line of Gun Repairs.
W. have a complete line of Lamps, Lanterns, and supplies
A full line of S~addlery Hardware, comprising SaddleEree'
Buckles, Rings, Harness-pads, Ornaments, etc, etc.
In the Agricultural Department we have a full stock "
Forks, Shovels, Rope, Chains, Name and Curry-Combs, Hof"-
brushes, etc., etc.
We make a speciality ofPocket ard Table Cutlery. A"
Silver Plated Table Ware, Plated and Britannia Spoons
We also make a speciality of Paints, Oils, and VarnisheS' anu
also Painters Tools, etc.
We keep constantly on hand the Celebrated CucumO'.
Pump, porcelain Iined) and a cheaper quality that are ns
lined. This Pump has taken the lead of all Others where''
introduced.
IL goods warranted to be as represented. Our PnncPN'
are Fair Dealing, Quick Sales, and Small Profits
We challenge competition. Call and examine goods u"
certain prices before purchasing elsewhere.
SUBTRACTION GUARANTEED.
BYERS & BARNETT.
D@.r
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

II goods warranted to be as represented. Our primer"
are Fair Dealing, Quick Sales, and Small Profits
We challenge competition. Call and examine goods ~"
certain prices before purchasing elsewhere.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-02

We keep constantly on hand the Celebrated CueumOe.
Pump, porcelain Iined) and a cheaper quality that are ~.
lined. This Pump has taken the lead of all Others wheie'"
introduced.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-25
A. JOVfu1 Announcement

70 suffering mlIllons 10 the glad tidingg that Ai
last certain cure for piles has been discov-
cred 200, 600 persons who have used DR..
silsbee's Anakesis, pronounce IL infallible.
Doctors Of all medical schools prescribe 1t in
practice emplrics aud nostrum venders coun-
terfelt and initiate It, and all, without excep-
ton, admit that It is entitled to the name Of
Medical Miracle" Nothing in medicine il
more simple, rational, prompt and certain. It
is not an accidental blunder OF inexperience.
but the scientific solution OF q most difficult
problem, by an accomplished physician OF 40
years practice and study. Anakesis is q
happy combination OF o soothing poultice,
supporting instrument and curative medicine:
1t AlleviRtes At once the most eXcrucating
pain; il holds up the raw sensitive tumors,
and by hrm, continued pressure and medica-
ton applied to the swollen veins La able TO
cure the most inveterate cases Of blind or
bleeding piles. The inventor of ''AnAkesis"
may well be regarded as public benefactor,
and sufferers from this terrible disease will
thank us for calling attention TO discovery
so worthy. 1t is not less singular that In, the
circular concerning Anakesis, full directions
are given for PREVENTING PILES, q fact never
before observed in any medicine the propr-
etors wished TO sell 'Anakesis" is sold by
druggists everywhere. Sent free on receipt
Of price, $1.00 per box; samples gratis by p.
Neustaedter Il Co. Box 3946 New York, sole
of "Anakesis."
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-25
Phantoms OF the Stage.

Three nights before the death of George
Frederick Cooke he was playing Richard
I'LL, and In the scene where the coffin of
the dead king is brought on, the actor start
led with fright so intense that the audi
ence rose perfectly thrilled by the look
and manner. He declared that he read
plainly inscribed on the walnut pail his
own name.
Macready was so morbidly afraid of a
toad that he almost tainted at seeng carl
cature of two frogs doing the fencing scene
in Hamlet.
Lucille Western had vision of her sis
ter's death, which she recounted graphically
before the death occurred and all the par
ticulars were afterward verified.
One of the most famous managers of the
present time is extremely superstitious, and
gets in a nervous state for weeks before he
brings out new play. On one occasion
he saw coffin in the flats, caused by the
bad work of the scenic artist in letting the
moonlight shine through the trees in the
shape of coffin on another occasion the
fall of the old horseshoe that was nailed
over the stage door gave him an ominous
fright for week.
The elder Booth and many other great
actors believed in those airy forerunners
that come in from out the vague and
boundless dreamland.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-25
HUMOROUS.

Music has not the same charm for all
ears. 1t is not an art which requires
to be cultivated for correct apprecia-
ton of 1t. There Is spontaneous out
burst of natural melody which.touches
the soul of every created being; but
this is not the harmony in which the
excellence and delight of the opera
consists. The harmony is the prOduc-
tion of an artificial combination OF
sounds founded upon natural princi-
Piles, but so intricate In their arrange
ment, and SO scientifically accurate,
that the Individual who has not made
the art his special study, or who has
not acquired sufficient delicacy of taste
by hearing repeatedly the best illus
tration and examples, is very likely to
be disappointed with operatic perfor-
mances, though conscious himself of
his subsection to the influence of sweet
sounds.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-25

There was a strspping big young fellow
from the interior al the foot of Woodward
avenue to see the shipping. Several boot
blacks had tackled him for & Job in vain.
and they finally got together behind some
punches Of shingles, and went into Com
mif1ee # the Whole to concoct a scheme
for revenge As result an innocent-looki 1
ing sinner sided UP TO the stranger and
SAID
See here, Johnnie, I've made bet with
the boys
we'll i don't keer," was the cold
hearted answer.
I've made bet that can shine one o.
them shoes o. your n in less'n than.four min
It's, > continued the boy. ''The bet is a
quarter, and / know you'll gin nae chance
70 win IT, Jist stick out yer foot here, and
the Job won't cost We cent
The stranger slowly consented, and held
ms watch 10 time the work. The lad
worked fast, and had good polish on the
shoe IN about three minutes. When
through he rose UP, packed away his brushes,
and the stranger found himself in Just the
fix the boys had planned. They expected
an offer TO complete the Job, but it did not
come. After a moment devoted to thought
the young man descended to the Harbor-
Masters boat, reaching out his leg for the
water, and -rsouse" went the shiny shoe be-
low TINE surface
4 reckon, said the stranger as he pull
ed I'm his leg and let half q gaAon of water
run out his shOe,-''I reckon YOU bows
think you're smart, but none of our family
ever mistoOk saleratus for salscdy, and [
didn't come 10 town TO have my hair cut
with q buzZ-Saw p
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-25
The Mocking Bird.

This bird possesses faculties which rem
der 1t one of the great objects of curiosity
and admiration among the feathered tribes
It's natural notes are musical and solemn.
II likewise possesses the singular power of
assuming the tone of other birds and ami
mails. This extraordinary bird is peculiar
to the new world, inhabiting warm eli
mates, and low country seems most con-
genial to their nature; they are more
numerous in the South. The berries of
red cedar, myrtle, holly, gum-berries, and
an abundance of others, with which the
luXuriant swampy thickets of these regions
abound, furnish them with a perpetual
feast. He builds his nest in different
places, according TO the latitude he resides
in. A solitary thornbush, orange. cedar or
holly tree are favorite spots. Always ready
TO defend, but never anxious to conceal his
nest During the time the female is set
ting, neither cat or dog, animal or man can
approach the nest without being attacked.
His whole vengeance is directed against his
natural enemy the b .ack snake whenever
this reptile is discovered, the mate darts at
it with the rapidity of an arrow, striking
1t violently and necessarily against the
head; the snake soon becomes insensible,
and the bird redoubles his exertions, he
seizeS and lifts it from the ground, beating
il with his wings until the business is COM
pleted; he returns to his nest and pours
out torrent of song in token of victory.
The mocking birds is so called because it
can initiate with the greatest ease, not only
the songs of other birds, but the sounds
and cries of animals. In confinement he
ls0Rl NC al.
his song, In his domesticated state, when
he commences his career of song, it is i'm
possible TO stand by uninterested. He
whistles for the dog-Cesar starts up, wags
his tail and runs TO meet his master. He
squeaks out like young chicken and the
hen runs about with outstretched wings
and bristled feathers clucking, to protect
her brood. The barking of a dog, the
mewing of cat. the creaking of a wheel
barrow, the grating of a grindstone and
the rushing of a torrent of water, follow
with gread truth and rapidity. In regard
to food we give the following: Take two
old potatoes (never give them new ones),
pare and boil them, also boil two COED
sized eggs, remove them from the shell,
mash them fine with the potatoes, then put
away in cool place; give a large spoon
ful every hour or so, feeding him by hand
just as you would an infant. In the month
of August or September, bit of a sweet
apple may be occasionally added. A table
spoonful of ants eggs soaked and mixed
with InIs lood wII prove beneficial. In
the cage place plenty of river sand, sprink-
ling il freely on the bottom; also give them
plenty of water to drink, and bath once
day in the morning; never allow the
bath tub to remain long in the cage; after
the bird has bathed, remove it. as there
is probable dangnr of the bird being
drowned.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-25
The Products of Indigestion.

In bi ty of the stomach to act upan the
'ood is productive oi serious and speedy mis-
:hlet to the entire bodily economy. The cir
culat on lanGuishes and grows poor; leanness.
allor, and loss Of muscular and organic
power supervene but, worse than this, the
functions ssociated with and depend Mt upon
digestion such as evacuation aud the secre-
ton Of bile, grow irregular. and the organs
whose business it is to discharge those func-
tons become badly disordered. This dsas-
irous ate Of things is more readily aud
thoroughly rectified with Hostetter's Stomach
Btters than any known medicinal agent The
stomach being in,igorated, the life-giving
principles OF the blood are increased, the eys-
tenn properly nourshed, leanness and debility
overcome, and the bowels and liver thoroughly
and promptly regulated
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-25

WICKED FOR CLERGYMEN--"I believe
1t To be all wrong and even wicked for
clergymen or other public men to be
led into giving testimonials TO quack
doctors or vile stuffs called medicines,
but when really meritOriOus article
Is made of valuable remedies known to
all, that physicians use and trust in
daily, we should freely commend it.
therefore cheerfully and heartily COM
mend Hop Bitters for the good they
have done me and my friends, firmly
believing they have no equal for family
use. | will not be without them"
Rev. -, Washington, ID. 9.