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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-28

The Leavenworth Press gives evidence
OF journalistic enterprise by che an
nouncement that Governor ST. John. il
reelected. will be candidate for Col.
Plumb's place in the senaie. The Press
has n patent on this information and no
infringements will be tolerated.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-28

A Connecticut cat has adopted Dung
rat for which she has conceived great
fondness. A reconciliation between
Tammany and Tilden as one of the mar
velous iriumphs Of peace will he next IN
nrfler
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-28

Mexico is to have new president,
with prospects OF stable government.
We have been thinking for some time
that revolutions at the rate of seven per
week would finally grow InOnotonous.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-28

Courtney is reported as lying very ser.
iously III at the Riggs House in Wash
ington. This will obviate the prcse Mt
necessity Of saving any boats in two.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-28

! The Dakota crop prospects are said to
be better This year than ever before, the
yield promising to be tweniy-f five per
cent. better than that of last year.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-28
Respited.

NEW YORK, May 21-Gov. Cornell
has respited Chastine Cox, the murderer
of Mrs. Hull, the 10Th of July, and Balbo,
a wife murderer, until the 9Th of August
The condemned men were TO have been
hanged next Friday. They received the
tldings of a respite with great delight,
being extraordinarily demOnstrative.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-28
Palms for Ryan

WASHINGTON, May 21-This has been
a field day for Ryan. The appropria-
ton committee gives him $55 900 for the
Topeka building. His bill to give Kan
sas the balance of her school lands
passed the house; also his bill TO gradu-
ate tue price of part of the Usage lands
The senate passed his bill for the relief
of the Usage settlers
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-28
The K P,s

ATCHIsoN, Kan. May Is. The
Knights of Pythias, after one of the
grandest days In the history of Atchi.
son, assembled in the evening and
elected officers for the ensuing year, as
follows:
w F. Ewing, Emporia, Grand Coun,
cellor: Joseph Ii. Lyon, Leavenworth,
Grand Nice-Councellor; ]. II. Sherman,
Solomon City, Prclate; I. j. Newbert,
Wyandotte, Grand Keeper of Records
and Seal; George Lindt, Leavenworth,
Grand Master of Exchequer.
The next session will be held at Tope.
ka, May, 1881.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-28
Old Hickory Unveiled.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 20.-Clark
Mills equestrian statue of jackson, on
the capital grounds, was unveiled here at
noon to-day with very impressive cere.
monies, before an assemblage of twenty
thousand people. \ procession of all
the military companies which had come
either to participate in the centennial
competition drill, or to witness tie I'M
yelling, and carriages containing dis
tinguished visitors, was formed on Broad
street, and passed through some of the
principal thoroughfares TO the capital
grounds.
The statue was unveiled by Governor
Marks, assisted by Enoch II. Jones, who
was one of five of Jackson's soldiers
present, amidst the singing of an ode to
Jackson and firing of cannon.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-28
Rain in the Southwest.

GREAT BEND, Kas., May 19.-It has
been raining hard here and throughout
the county for the last two hours. 1t
has really poured down, and the ground
at this time Is covered with standing
water. The indications are now that we
shall have an all nights rain. This insures
partial wheat crop and comes in time
for corn and vegetables. The southwest
is herself again.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
ROBERT MILIIkEN.

ROBERT MlLLlkEN.
CIVIL ENGlS FER AND SURVIVOR
Office at ii. W. McCGnc's real estate office in
rear OF Emporla National Bank. WIOtf.
Ii. WILHlTE, ID. v. S,
lGraduate OF American Veterinary College
Veterinary Surgeon.
Office is at Joseph Peaks barn, on Consti-
tuition streat All diseases of animals success
fully treated 4 WIIHFTE
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-28
California DemOerats

SAN FRANcIsco, May 21.-The Demo.
cratic committee this morning elected
the following delegates to Cincinnati
Jesse ID. Carr, Wallace Woodwork, c.
p. Maddox, John FOLLY, J. Il. Metcalf
w. L. Frost, II. ]. Stevens, Andy NJ.
Stevenson. T. l.. Thompson, l.. Hen.
drick, j. McElrath and r G. Castle. The
delegation was uninstructed, but direct
ed to vote AS a unit They stand as fol
lows; Tilden. 8; Thurman, 2; Sey.
mour, 1 Field, l.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-28
Blazing Wonds


BAY SIDE, n. j., May 2I.-Since Sat.
urday night the losses in the southern
portion of the county by forest fires will
exceed 100000. The largest individual
loss in this county was at Throughneck
on Tuesday, when the finest farm and
outbuildings in the county, together with
nearly one hundred head of sheep and
cattle, and number Of valuable Horses
and mules were consumed, the occupants
escaping in their night. clothes, barely
saving themselves from perishing in the
flames. Since the first outbreak the poor.
master has received forty applications
for assistance.
News Briefs
The Indians on Milk river are repre.
scented as being In a deplorable condi
ton, and starving for want of game.
A call has been issued for a meeting
Of the central committee of the First
congressional diztrict at Tonelc. IN
Wednesday, May 26th
At large meeting yesterday of repre-
sentative men at Columbus, Georria.
resolutions were passed regretting the
resignation Of Senator Gordon. and
eensuFing the action of Gov. Colouitt in
appointing J. G. Brown as U. s. senator
from Georgia.
The Philadelphia and Reading rail.
road company has suspended payment.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-28
MinnesOta RenubIIcans.

ST. PAUL, May 19.-The Republican
state convention met in the city to-day
and adopted resolutions presenting the
name of Senator Window as a candidate
for president.
A resolution declaring James G. Blaine
the second choice of the convention, was
tabled by decisive vote.
A anti-third-term resolution was sent
to the committee on resolution, and not
reported.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-28

SAN CARLOS, May 10.
There has been no outbreak of reser-
walton Indians in San Pedro to nv
knowledge. There are only seven In
dians absent from San Carlos, and tbey
are at San Pedro and Arinica with pef.
mission 10 cultivate lands, and know
of none absent without passes.
(Signed) a. X. CHAFFEE,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-28

Successor To Drs- Allen 4 ThompsonD
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SUR
GEON. ONCE over Grange store. Residence
nces- Wl6tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-28

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 12-The
drought continues. There was one show
er of rain last week, in the vicinity OF
Fallgouht, the first for three months
Water is so scarce that 1t is sold for six
cents a gallon. Stock of all kinds are
dying for want of water The dry
weather is seriously affecting the young
cane, and fears are entertained of next
Xenr'S crnn
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

A curious Berwickshire legend, which,
however. 10 palpably anardh,cal. attributes
the inirnducsson of the potato into Scotland
TO that infamous wizard Of the North. Sir
Michfel Scott. The wizard and the devil,
being in partnership, tool lease of the
farm on the martoun estrte called White
house, the wizard was to manage the farm.
the devil managed the capital. The pro-
duce WAS 70 be diveded as follows The
Cast year Sir Michael was to have all that
grew above ground, and his partner all
that grew below; The second year the
shares were to be the opposite way. HE
Sau,anic madjes.y rs 10 usual in such cases.
was fairly overreached in his bargain, for
the wizard cunningly sowed oil of the land
the frst yeaa with wheat, and planted ii
with potatoes the second, so that the dev-
el got nothing for his share but wheat
stubbles and potato tops. And this scour'
Ring rotation Sir Michael continued un'
I'll he not onll besgared his partner, bu'
exhausted the soil.
In spite of this lesioned, however, We
must continue to give credit to Sir Walter
Rsieish for having been the introducel
Of potatoes into this county. The frs
Who tried them. We are told. fell into th'
very natural mistake of eating the top
and disreRasding the roots.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

The manipulators of the Democrat
ic county convention have been at
work fer the past month fixing up the
ticket for the fall election. They were
afraid to trust the popular vote and
propose to force the delegate system
on the party, knowing it is = small
matter to "fx" up majority Of the
delegates. The Democratic manipu-
lators have not profted by the past
reverses they have met in this county
except in a financial way. which is
really of far more importance to them
than the success of the party. They
are again laying their plans to fleece
the candidates that come before the
convention, and no one will be nomi-
mated until he will pay the demand
made upon him. We know of men
who were candidates that were offered
the nomination for thousand dollars,
but were defeated on their refusal to
comply with the demand. The inde-
pendent Democratic voter will not be
controlled by this ring and will vote
for men regardless of party.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

Look to your interests and inform your
self concerning intended journey whether
it be visit Of friendship or emigrating to
. new home in the weet or elsewhere and
choose the most direct route and that via
the line that will give you the best accom-
modations and avoid those unpleasant
and troublesome change of cars so COM
mon to long journeys Call at my office
and purchase tickets via the B. & o. r. R..
where VOW can procure through tickets to
any point, and through checks for your
baggage. Remember that via the B. & o.
line you have no change Of cars, between
Newark and Chicago, ILL.,, and but one be-
tween ST Louis, Kansas City, st. Josephs
and Hannibal, Mo-. Burlington, Desm ois,
Davenport and Council Bluffa-Atchison
and Levenworth, Ks. and Omaha. Nsb.
and all points on the Trunk lines leading
west from Chicago.
Come and see me and will supply you
with maps circulars and all necessary in
formation concerning Frsights and pass
enger rates Of your intended trip let 1t be
whsrs il may. Should you wish to pur-
chase lands in the west, be sure and call az
can show you maps Of all land gran.
roads and full information concerning
them. You should call at my Office oil
drop me postal few days in dvance ol
the time yov wish TO start and should
not be prepared to furnish yon with the
ticket or checks you need will get them
for you. Bear in mind ! will check your
baggage through and give you through
sickes from Somerset TO any point you
wish 70 70 including Colarada. New Mex
leo, California aud all other far western
points. This 10 new arrangement nsvel
done heretofore. Don't forget the place
Baltimore and Ohio Depot, Somerset Ohio
8. B. NICHOLS Agt
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

Among the hslf.Gozen passengers who
occupied the stsge-cosch that left the Mex
ican town Of 9usnaj jnato, bound south, on
the morning Of the 10th inst, were two
young Americana, Frank Sentes and Geo.
Green. The air was nippina and an ca.
ger cir, but the men fron the States sat on
the cop Of the coach, having beside them
two Winchester rifles and any quantity, of
amuaision. This precautionary measure
proved wise one, for just At daybreak
hsFum-scsrum trample Of horses was
along the roadside. Two mustss balls
whizzed one after the other over their
heads, and the demand TO surrender came
In horse emphatic tones. The driver. a.
though paralyzed. stopped the mules in
ssantly. Some twsnty bandisti were seen
in the din lighs-nuch more clearly than
vers Sir Jacks men In buskram-and ev-
cry highway had his gun unsluns. Bu,
10 sooner had Ssnier and Green lifted
their rifles than two Of the robbers fell,
at which unexpected resistance the whole
troop retreassd With precipitation. The
plucky lads pulled OF their coats and 90,
ready for second attack, which came In
. moment, the Mexicans charging with .
yell like that of the Comanches and just
about as blood-curdling. A wilder sight
has rarely been seen. No less than six Of
these charges we're made, the quiet inter
wells being Of . fev seconds duration only
Green wss shot In shs shoulder, bus kept
ct bis ptst and . 6esh wound made Sense,
shat much the more positive in his sesist
snoe. Both bent over On the top Of the
coach, their hssds close together, and thsi'
breath coming thick and fast. When ths
robbers at last Withdrew they left Eve o.
tn ir nuaber dead, and the csrcasses o
fosr horses blocked the way. Aftsr ths
eight 6snter took . survey Of the inside ol
the cossh. One Of the passenger, . Span
lard, had thrown his revolver ous Of ths
window; another, . Mexican. had wrapped
his head in bsskss, and lady passsngsi
had spent the trying time on her knees.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

Mrs. William Russell wishes the friends
of her husband and herself to remember
that the Russell House is still open; that
since the affection of her husband she has
carried on and will continue to carry on
the business; and that now. more than ev-
er do they need the patronage of their
friends and the public. The table will be
supplied with the bes, the market affords,
and che will spare no pains in attending to
the wants and comforts Of her auestst
Greatful for past patronage she solicsts not
only q continuance but an increase OF the
same. Mrs. WIN. RRssELL.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15
SOUELCH THE GAG LAW.

One of the most outrageous, dam
nable and infamous methods Of de-
feating the will of the people is found
in the practice of referring congress
ional bills to the various committees.
A bill is introduced into Congress
and is forthwith referred to a commit
tee. and till that committee reports it
back to the House it cannot be acted
upon.
No matter if a majority Of the
House are in favor Of the bill, there
is no relief, no redress, no hope; it lies
buried in the hands of the committee
as completely as though it were in
the bottom of the Atlantic ocean.
Nothing but two thirds vote of
Congress can take a bill out of the
hands of an unfriendly committee.
Sixty six out of every hundred
members may demand the report of
the bill without avail,-the sixty-sev-
enth man must be found before it can
be resurected.
And how are these committees ap-
pointed? BY the Speaker of the
House.
When Congress convenes the Speak
er i, elected, and he then proceeds to
appoint the committees.
In the selection and appointment OF
those committees he determines arbi-
trarily the legislation of the ensuing
session. IL he desires to squelch leg
islation upon the question Of banking
the Speaker makes up his committee
on Banking and Currency SO that a
majority (perhaps Of only one) are
composed of men unfavorable to any
charge in existing laws, and from that
time henceforth there is no hope. All
bills upon the subject are referred,
and till a majority of the committed
sec fit TO report it, it must remain
pigeon holed.
Sam Randall, the present plant too,
Of the national bankers and bondhol
ders, appoints all committees in tn.
interest Of his clients. And in thil
manner, with one third of Congress a
his back, he impudently and infamous
" defes the will of the majority.
No matter how many petitions the
people may send into congress, no mat
ter how many congressman (less thar
two thirds) may desire to vote for I
proposed measure, that one man, per
haps himself director in q nationa
bank, composing the majority. inso
lently pockets the bill, snaps bis fin
gers in the face Of the people ant
asks. what are you going to do abou
II?
And till a bill Is reported back :
the House there is no means Of put
ting members upon record, and il
this manner they escape giving an az
count of their stewardship to thei
constituents.
In this manner has been surpresse
every single financial bill, lookinJ
towards the suppression of nations
bank currency and the substitution
therefor Of greenbacks, has been il
gloriously defeated during the presen
term.
In tact every banking, thievlnf
robbing ring in the country Is guarde
and protected by this infamous sys
tenn Of referring bills to committees.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15
Vick's Floral Guide.

This work is before us, and those who
send Eve cents to james Wick, Rochester,
N. Y, for it will be disappointed. Instead
of getting cheap thing, as the price would
seem TO indicate, they will receive very
eandsome work of 100 pages, and perha os
500 illustrations-not cheap, but elegant
illustrations. on the very best of calendered
paper, and as set of to the whole, an ell
egant Colored Plate that We would judge
cost twice the price of the book. Address,
JAMES WICK, Rochester, N. Y
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

THE Press is the only paper published
in the county that gives the general news,
market reports, Congressional and Legisls-
tive proceedings. 1t contains more than
double the amout of reading contained in
any other paper in the county and exposes
the corruption of the ring. Subscribe for
it. Price reduced to 81 so.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

Two of the most dangerous and
corrupt men to be found are candi-
dates before the Democratic and Re-
publican conventions for President
8. ]. Tilden, whose record is known
by the country to be one of the worst
of our public men. On the other
hand, James G.. Blaine has proved
by his actions to be by far worse
man than Tilden. No man with the
record of Blaine will ever reach the
Presidency.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15
Pianos Tuned.

Intending to make Somerset my future
home, offer advantages to those having
Pianos or Organs to be tuned. Having had
over twenty years practical experience, /
can guarantee satisfaction, or no charge
will be made.
Beware of travelling tuners, as many q
fine instrument has been ruined by them.
P.J DITToE,
Somerset, Ohio
Re sidence-Mt. Harrison.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

p~We want it distinctly underwood
that business locals of whatever nature af
ter this number of The Press must be paid
for. We have donated our labor for a
great many charitable and public enterpri-
ses, and hereafter must receive our pay
as others do.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15
What Ia the remedy.

In the coming campaign the Green
back Labor party should embody a
plank in its platform demanding the
enactment of q law that every bill
referred to q committee shall be
reported back upon demand of a
majority of the House, and if the bill
should be passed against the report of
the committee that such action should
and shall be cause for the formation of
a committee composed of new men.
It is a duty that the Greenback
Labor party must attend to, because
both the old political machines are
parties to the present infamous and
dishonest practice.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

Blaine and his friends are making a
desperate effort to carry the delegation
Of Illinois and Kentucky, but the
Grant managers are thoroughly
aroused and are working hard.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

Ignacious Croft wishes to inform the
public in general that he is prepared to
make boots and shoes to order and. in the
latest and best styles as cheap as the cheap
est. Seamless patches and all kinds of
mending done to order. "a.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

The bill to re-organize the peniten-
tiary has passed and the directors ap-
pointed, and the balance of the state
institutions will also soon be reorgan-
lied.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

All locals of business nature will be
charged at the rate OF five cents per line
All notices for religious or charitable pur-
poses three cents per line.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

Of medicine will restore the lost functions
and procure health and happiness, where before
was dependency and gloom. The specific medi-
cine is being used with wonderful success.
Pamphlets sent free to all. Write 70 them and
get full particulars.
Price dollar per package. o- packages for
dollars VIII oc sent BY nall on receipt Of money.
Address all orders,
j. B. sINPSONs's MEDICINE oO,
Nos. i04 and i06 Main st.. Buffalo, n Y
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

Sam Tilden is gradually backing
down and it looks as though he would
not 20 before the Cincinnati Conven-
ton.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

Belmont county has a county seat
fight on hand which promises to be
long and desperate struggle.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

The Supervisor Of Census in this
district has not been confirmed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

ture old age nd
disease that lead
TO consumption,|
insanity. and mn
early grave, or|
both. No natterl
how shattered
the system may
be from excess of
any kind, o short
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15
Dissolution Notice.

The Pastnership heretofore existing be.
tween Drs. 6kinasr q Lisls has been dis.
solved BY mutual consent.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15
ADXINISTRATOR's NOTICE.

Notice 10 hereby given that the under,
signed has been appointed and qualified
Administrator Of the estate OF Elizabeth
Brown late Of Perry county. o., deceased,
by the Probate Court Of said county.
New Lexington, O., April 4, 1880:
RoBr. NJ. BARR,
Administrators
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

The Legislature will adjourn in a
few days.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15
Clover Seed.

Rodenfels & Ashbrook are paying tn
highest price in cash for clover seed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15
Attachment Notice.

jacob Elder, Agent of Before John p. Wilson,
Asbury Elder, Ph'G. J. r. az Reading town.
Va . ship, Perry eeaety. Ohio.
On the 5th day Of April, A. u. 1880, said Justioa
Issued an order ~ II .-hmrrt In the above actSen
for The sum Of Ritys6ye dtlass.
JALup ELDER, ACs ntof
Asbury E1dtxs
ATril, 12, 1890. Psrr 4 Brunner, Atty's
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15
wheatis gradually declining.

The Jewett boom has run its course.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

Cash F0k WHEAT.
We are paying 81 IL per bushel
yop wheat. RoDENFEIs h ,AsHDnooH
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-15

The article Ia telling Its story IN The hands
Of thousands who are using 1t with most yraiify-
ing and encouraging results:
Mr.. GCsrAvua +. HALL, Of the Oates oGera
Troupe writes: "After six weeks use am coi;-
WINGED, "a are also my comrades, that your CAR
BoiINE has and is producing q wonderful growth
OF hai- where had none for years.
n. McCLARRAN, Sixth Avenue PharIuacv
Pfttshurg. Pa, says: The good effects from the
use OF CAnBOLlNE are brought to my notice every
day 20 such extent IS to justify IDe In recoaI-
NEEDING 1t to my most intimate frIends.''