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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26
abu,aersssor~s 4. South Afrie..

Natal is an awful country for thunder
and lightning, writes correspondent OF
Land and Water, and never summer
passes without some damage being done
to both man and beast. No house is
considered quite safe without con-
ductor. Maritzburg is rather noted for
its thunder-storms, and though I have
seen one or perhaps two instances of the
tall blue gums of the city that had been
scared from head to foot by the light
ming, vet, when, it is considered how
numerous they are, how frequently these
thunder-storms occur, and how awfully
near the lightning approaches, it was as
tonishing how few of them had BEEN
struck. From this fact should say the
blue gum tree offers peculiar attraction
to the electric fluid; though from these
cases mentioned, where the trees had
been scorched but not shivered, they
would seem to have acted as conductors.
When on the subject of thunder and
lightning, i may mention two instances OF
the freaks sometimes indulged in by the
latter. One happened on board ship on
a voyage to Australia, when one of the
BOYS standing near the foot of the main
mast or the main rigging, forget which,
was knocked down by the fluid He re-
NAMED in stupefied state for some little
time, but recovered. The lightning had
made q bald patch on the crown of his
head, and torn the iron heels off his
boots H was several years sfter the &C
cident when I made the acduaintsnce Of
the boy, and the bald patch still re-
NAMED on the crown Of his head. He
was considered rather stupid boy, but
whether this was natural or the effect OF
the lightning seemed doubtful.
The other freak happened in Natal.
MI. W-d, settler in Mooi River, was
riding across high range Mount Vest
when he was overtaken by a thunder.
storm; he recollected nothing more. He
was found wandering about in rather 9
stupid state, and could not well account
for his being on. foot, or what had be
come of his horse. On search being
made in the direction he was likely te
have followed from the farm, his horst
was found on spur of the range, dead
and his saddle shattered to pieces.
The Kafirs believe that where light.
ming has struck it will strike again, and
if q hut or kraal has been hit they vacate
the spot and build elsewhere.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

SEEDS of the cone-bearing trees of
California were formerly in demand
abroad at from 500 to $125 pound, and
there are millions of trees now growing
in England and on the Continent of Eu-
.ope from seeds sent from California dur.
ing the last twenty-five years. Many of
he trees are now bearing seed, and hence
;he demand for seeds from California has
greatly decreased
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26
TnpRr is at Brussels 3 curious q 10 5, case Of

THERE is at Brussels curious case of
chronic drowsiness Aman shout forty
five years of age, apparently in perfect
health, has lately been attacked by an
irresistible tendency to sleep. As soon
as he stops walking or seats himself even
to eat he falls into deep slumber. All
the remedies prescribed by the leading
Belgian physicians have failed to produce
any effect upon him. This is said to be
the first case of the kind in Europe,
although such cases are by no means
rare among the negroes Of Guinea, who
call them NelGvGa. 80
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

The race between Maud S. and st. Julien at
Hampden Park, Springfield, Mass, last week,
for o special purse of $1,000, was failure on
the part Of Maud S. She broke repeatedly
from some cause or other until finally she
trotted without single break in 2:19. st.
Julien trottedin 2:l5, the best time eyer made
on Hamrden Park. Gold shith Maid four years
ago, Oh the Park, made her mile in 2:16s4.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26
Horrible.

distressing accident occurred at Princeton,
Ind, the other day. Two boys. got into fight
in the street just in front Of the house where
one lived. The boys mother ran out to separate
them when he commenced kicking her in the
stomach. She ran into the house, crying 80,
my child, my child, what have you DONE" and
fell across the bed in spasm Of pain. Before
q doctor could be summoned she was dead
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26
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A pasensr train On the East Harnesses,
vfrginia and aeoreia Road was throxn from
the track at Armstrong Greek, about seven
miles east Of Knoxville, caused by wash-out.
The engine, tender, baggage and postal cars
and two passenger coaches were badly wrecked.
One sleeper remained on the track with por-
ton Of another. Engineer whitlock's arm was
broken in two places. The fireman, two brake
men, Conductor Young, Express Messenger
CJrcoran and Baggage Master Devlin are also
wounded, besides eleven passengers. Mary
Battle, aged eight years, was killed
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26
BOUNDS Like Prosperity.

1t is stated from New York that continued
large movements of grain and provisions on
the canals and the remunerative freight paid is
pronounced by members Of the Produce, Ex-
change d revival of activity beyond anything
known for many years. The official returns
show that the movement on the canals since
they opened until August IA are fully 80 per
cent greater than for the same time last year.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26
Partfealars of Miss Neilson's Death.

Fartfealars ef Mias Neilson'si Death. a.
3 Further details Of the death Of Miss Adelaide
Nelson, IN Paris, are given in the following
dispatch: Miss Nelson had left her home
with party.o of friends in the best of spirits,
and apparently good health, to take Dejeuner,
in the famous Luchalet restaurant, Bois de
Boulogne. At table she frequently alluded to,
her success in her profession, andspoke hope
fully-of what she expected to accomplish dnr-'
ing the coming season and in the more distant
future. Suddenly Miss Nelson turned pale,
gaye low cry, pressed her hand upon her
heart, and fell back in her chair. Her friends
sprang to her assistance and attempted to bring
her to consciousness, dispatching messenger
for medical aid, but all efforts were of no avail,
and the fact was impressed upon them that
Miss Nelson was dead" Ha. afl- lr 81
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

Serious rioting took place at the Home Rule
demonstration at Glasgow, Scotland, on the
14th inst, owing to Home Rulers passing ar
Orange loige. Seventy police who endeavo red
to restore order, were overpowered; two Of thu
policemen we're injured so badly that they ars
not expected to recover. One was stabbed by
9 spear. Twenty-Five persons were arrested.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26
A 3unpoWdLer Plot.

A diabolical and deeply-laid plot to blow up
the military barracks in Cork has been discoy-
cred and prevented Had the conspiracy not
miscarried, doubtless hundreds Of persons
would have been killed. The Great Southern
and Western Railway, leading into the city,
passes directly under the royal barracks, in
which there is at present an unusually large
garrison Of troops, the new reinforcements
from England being among them. In recess
In the tunnel was found two barrels Of powder,
communicated with each other by means Of q
fuse, which was all prepared to be lighted. The
Fenians and Nationals are loud in declaring
that this is a put up job on them, devised by
the secret agents Of the Government, for the
purpose Of exciting indignation and Of check
ing the tide Of sympathy in England for Ire
lands legitimate demands for justice. e.,g 1
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

A certain brutality of manners,
adopted from the English, is affected by
some Of our young men. They answer
:harshly ,safectnot to seesa lady to whom
they owe civilihes, and try to become
Doors, even if they are not. This style
is seen much in men of mixed blood, per-
haps the half Germans, half French, half
English. It is very poor style and be-
trays the snob. It is not ! at common
American fault, still it exists It should
be howned down; it is the fault of medi-
ocre men. But, as Houssaye says:
"Young men are moderate nowadays,
even in their follies. They are afraid Of
excess they, cut grooves for their voices
10 rum IN They are bo4rgeoiS,s who
carefully avoid fatiguing, much more ex-
posing themselves" Haussaye does not
believe, evidently, that there are Sir
Philip Sidneys, admirable Crichtons, {"
in these days, but he is wrong. A ship
wreck, battlefield, field day in Wall
street, brings them to the front. Men
are as noble as ever; there are as many
heroes. The occasion finds them, and
i'll every office, every merchants count
ing-room, in all the walks of the profess
sions are the silent heroes. What hero
is the young doctor who works iday and
night succofing the wounded, helping the
sick, tending the dyingl What hero
the young soldier who has first thor
oughly conquered himsefi What hero
is the yonng bank clerk, preserving his
~ honesty while there is temptation all
around him! What a hero the young
man doing honest work anywhere! He
shames the pouncet-box hero; he is the
Hotspur of the field of honor. Women
love these heroes. They are the men to
marry. The other kind do very well for
the leadership of the German, but the
true women do not care for them. One
real man entering drawing-room with
his record of work behind him will scare
away the fops as ghosts retire at cock
crow.-AmerSc0s Queen.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

N. De Lesseps announces that theopposition
of Americans to the Panama Canal has been
Withdrawn and naturalization under guaranty
Of the United States accepted. De Lesseps
wishes TO issue e0o, 900 900 francs In shares, in
Paris, London, New York and Frankfort.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

1t is stated from Dublin that John Dillon,
Member of Parliament for Tipperary, speaking
at a land meeting at Kildare, said as soon as the
Land League had 100000 men enrolled they
would be able to strike against rent if the en-
tirety of their demands were not granted, and
all the armies in England would not be able to
levy rent in Ireland. They would have no
coercion act, and they could go out any hour Of
the night they pleased and carry rifles with
them PSI ~ 3 tltEf
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26
rH.sGrear MAN vsnler.

vennor, the Canada weather prophet, in his
predictions the first of the month, said, 'tfrost
between the 18th and Goth of August" He
was right. On the night of the 18th, at STAN
ford, Del, ice formed with temperature at 81
degrees. At Rondout, N. Y, vegetation was
killed by frost. Light snow fell in Stony Glove,
Ulster County, N. Y.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26
RoHelI,a ChaIIenser.

1t has transpired that the person whose chal-
lenge to q pedestrian match Rowen has accepted
which was made through another person, and
the challenger's identity kept q secrets VIII
liam Pegram, colored, of Boston, who was
second man in the contest for the O'Leary belt.
The contest viii be. for. thesAstley bait sand
s5, 600, fhastaks nsnSy hyipg been foerssdedl
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

The reports from the Provinces in regard to
the floods are worse daily. Not only has Silva
suffered terribly, but also East and West Prus-
sia. The harvest is also totally destroyed, and
things are SO serious that the divisional ma
neuyers will be put on for this year. It has
rained incessantly for three wesks IN soma
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

At Columbus, Tenn, Mitt Carter got drunk,
and, withwsapon In hand, went about hunting
John Holcolnb whom he desired to devour, as
it were. He visited VIM. Porter's saloon three
times with this errand in view The fourth
time he entered the saloon he was murmuring
that four months ago he ''sent Holcomb's
brother TO hi" and he intended firing him
into the same region. Of torment. Holcomb
was in the room, secreted, and prepared. Ris-
ing slowly from his place Of concealment, and
taking deliberate aim, he empted the contents
of double-barrel shotgun into Carter's body,
which he followed by two shots from his re-
volyer, TO make snre work Of It. Carter died
instantly. tStzE N5Ss
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26
EnaDd.t d

On the 18th of August the water of the Gulf
rose to depth of three feet throughout the
town of Indianola, Texas. The wind was forty
eight miles an hour. A number of people left
the city by railroad for Lavacca. On the morn
ing Of the 18th the water rose very rapidly.
The wind reached the rate of seventy-five miles
an hour. The track and ties of the Morgan
Railroad were literally lifted from their bed and
carried half mile by the wind. No lives were
lost ~ 3 /, .--.t.-. - --,s -
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26
Urvrrt rorrr, C~psureA.

Charles o. Brockway, said to be one Of the
most export forgers in the United States, has
been captured at Providence, r. I. Recent
transactions have netted him about s60, 900.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

At Urbana, Ohio, the other day, . slight
breeze came up, which, among other antics,
lifted freight train from the track and carried
it quarter Of mile. The blacksmith shop Of
the United States Rolling Mill Company's works
was blown down and several men injured.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

A riot between Catholics and Orsngemen has
occurred in Dungannon, Ireland, lasting six
teen hours, during which firearms were used
necessarily. Many were wounded, including
policemen. One man was killed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

The feagcr FIGURING Mill, in st. Louis, hav-
ing twenty run Of burrs, and said to be the
largest and costliest establishment of the kind
in that city, burned a few days ago. Its erec-
tion cost s250, 700. 1t was insured for $685.
600. % "a =
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

: HIS VIE and Then HinnseM7 -1-----l
At Minneapolis, Mimi, Charles Richmond, a
railroad conductor, shot his wife dead with q
shot-gun, and then shot himself with e re-
volver. Owing to his dissolute habits they
had lived unhappily together for nine years.
Eight weeks ago she went to live with her sister
at Janesville, Wis, returning only few days
ago to begin proceedings for a divorce TIE
husband made several attempts to see his wife,
but was not admitted TO an interview until he
had bean ssafclied and . revolver, knife and
razor were found IA his pockets. Upon the fol-
lowing day, With revolver and shotgun, he
Watched for her 6 the residence Of "a friend,
where ahe yas stopping. When she emerged
Axqn The house be emptied both barrels Of the
dhotS Stm Into her body. He then drew the
r6volvw ana 6hot himself in the head. Both
died almost inatantly.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26
Avery Inadequate Punishment.

The local steamboat inspectors sj Detroit
Mich, as the result q their inyeaieAtiSn nj
the recent collision Of the steamboat Garland
with tho steam yacht Mamie, have revoked the
licenses Of both Captains on the ground that
it was entirely within their power to have pre-
vented the terrible accident in the exercise Of
any sort Of prudence in the management Of
their-r6spective boats KN Fstfs
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

On the 18th inst. the Signal Service station
at st. Louis recorded mercury at 107 degrees,
the hottest IL has been at that point since
August Of 1874.
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Sad Accident.

At Spring Lake, Minn.s n g Smiley, vifhhis
wife and three children, boys. aged respectively
sixteen, ten, and one year, in a wagon, drove
INTO the lake to water his horses. The horses
became unmanagable and overturned the
wagon. The three boys were drowned, and the
wife barely saved. Smiley Is crazed with grief.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

On and altar the first Of October the poGtugs
charges on Newspapers addressed to eoustxiss
or colonies of the Universal Postal Union shall
be the same n on printed matter generally for
the same destinations, viz: one cent for each
two ounces or fraction of two ounces.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

DIR. Aborn, formerly Of Cincinnati, but now
OF Philadelphia (l231 Arch street, is being per-
secuted by q number Of his former patients
who claim to have been swindled by him. They
are prosecuting him in the courts for the re-
covery Of money paid him.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

Mr.. N. K. NOODLE, the well-known
passenger agent of the Northern Tran
sit Company, sounded this morning in
our office the first note Of Spring on his
celebrated hand bugle. We are pleased
to note that his right arm is all right
again, thanks to st. Jacobs Ol.-Cleve-
land (Ohiol Plain Dealer.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26
Too Drunk to Re saved.

John Kelleher, residing in Oakland, Cal,
with his wife and neighbor, Mrs. King,
mdulged in druken carouse, in the course of
which they set the house ON fire. Two of his
] children Eugene and ANNIE aged two and five
years respectively, were burned to -cinders.
James, aged; four, was burned fatally. Mrs.
Kelleler VIII probably die from her injuries,
and Mrs. King is badly scorched, while Kelleher
was but slightly hurt,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26
TbA R0uuIsr Wxv.

TorTis Emmons, Of Clayton, Wisconsin, shot
his father-in-law, Albert Huxley, aged seventy
eight years, and then himself, both dying with
in an hour. The trouble originated about some
business tansaction. Both parties vre highly
respected. and leave families.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

Mesrs. NJ. q W. Collinson, of London, pub
lish an offer to wager $4,000 that DR.. Tanner
can not fast forty days and forty nights. It is
stipulated that the Collinsons are to maintain
the watch over the Doctor during the whole
period t41
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26
s-CsIIary Rantua.o

Dr. David Wright, Philadslphia physician
who is graduate Of the bogus Dr.. Buchanan's
Electric College, gave certificate Of death
from ''collary fantum, whereupon the coroner
of Philadelphia censured him. Buchanan has
been indicted by the United States Grand Jury
on the charge Of devising schsms to dsfrsud
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

There has been . riot at Belfast, Ireland
Mounted police charged the mob, and twenty
persons were arrested Some houses were
wreckedby the rioters.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26
Trfennial ConcIave.


Over 100000 people last week attended the
triennial meeting of the Knights Templar at
Chicago. The capacity of that city to accom-
modate was Thoroughly tried. The heat WAS
oppressive, and had the effect to seriously mar
the exercises The first military display was
made by the Monroe Commandery, Of Roches-
ter and its evolutions elected hearty approba-
ton from the waiting thousands. The Reed
Commandery of Dayton, O., next appeared,
followed by the Raper, of Indianapolis, the
Damascus, of st. Paul, and the De Molai, Of
Louisville and of Grand Rapids. The first prize
to Raper Commandery, of Indianapolis; second
prize to De Molai, of Louisville; third prize to
Reed, of Dayton, o., and the fourth to Damas-
Gus, of St. Paul, and special prize for mounted
men to De Molai 6f Grand Rapids, Mich.
Raper Commandery, of Indianapolis, scored
313 out of possible $50. The judges consid-
cred thirty-fiye movements, perfection in each
being marched ten. De, Molai, of Louisville,
scored 267. Reed, Of Dayton, scored 256.
Damascus, of st. Paul, scored 20S 2-10. st.
Louis Commandery failed to appear. The last
day Of the meeting the following business was
enacted: Benjamin Dean, of Boston, was
elected Most Eminent Grand Master; R. E.
Withers, of Alexandria, Va, Deputy Grand
Master; Charles Roome, of New York, Grand
Generalissimo, John P. 8. Goblin, of Lebanon,
Pa, Grand Captain General; Judge Hugh Nc
Cardy, of Corumna, Mich, Grand Senior
| Warden; VIM. Larue Thomas, of Danvile, KY,
Grand Junior Wardner; John W. Simons, of
New York, Grand Treasurer; Theodore s. Par
| ven, of Iowa City, Grand Recorder.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

Two weeks ago young man In Georgia
named Waldron ran away with his wife's sister,
aged twelve years, going to Atlanta Later he
was arrested at Sunnyside by the Sheriff of
spaldins County. A mob oyerpowsd the
sheriff, took the prisoner and cut his bead on.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

1t is stated that DIR. John Buchanan, the
President Of Philadelphia's bogus medical coli
lege, committed suicide by jumping from Q
ferryboat in Delaware harbor. The channel is
being thoroughly dredged, but without success
30 far. The opinion is held that boat was in
readiness and took the doctor ashore. The
deed was committed at O'Clock in the morn
ing, and the doctor was known to have posi-
lively been aboard. ~
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

In tho long range rifle match between Canada
and the United States, at Creedmoor, the
Americans were victorious in all Of the trials,
viz, a. 500, 900 and 200 yards
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

Miss Nelson's death is attributed to drinking
acup OF iced milk, which medical writer in
the Paris Journal says is very indigestible.
Miss Nelson was twelve hours in mortal
agony.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

Tho United States Grand Jury at DeadwOod
s11,9s government funds, and Adams was
placed under s12,oO0 bonds to appear for trial.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

Forty-Hve young women took tho black vel
In the Convent Of Notre Dame, near Baltimore
on the 18th inst.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26
Heat q. ghse.gs.

During the drill OF knights Templar, ut Chi
eago, over two hundred persons were prostrated
by the heat.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

The mail contractor on the route between
Fort Davis, Texas, and FL Paso, New Mexico,
asks for military protection against the Indians.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26
A N.x A.r..s,. C.hna.

new Atlantic Cable Company has been
registered in London, with a Portuguese con-
cession, for cable from England to Azores,
and thence to America.
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Tcspe>see Eas~rprise.

Memphis has organized an Exchange Immi-
grafton Society for the purpose Of inducing
foreign enigrants TO settle in West Tennessee.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

1t ID stated that ct ono of the Northwestern
Indian Agencies, that number Of Indians
were arrested by United States troops and con-
fined In psn whsrs manure was six tnohss
desp, and their treatment otherwise most hru-
tai. The matter ii subject Of eonsspsudsnss
between the dspartmsntz.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

II the chances Of recovery for an adult be 80
small when unnecessarily strong medicine be
used, how much smaller must be thechances Of
. baby when dosed with opiates and other
powerful medicines DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup is
he remedy for the diseases Of children. Price
25 cents bottle,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-08-26

F.ith:ul Did. Servant Discharged.
Kate Dobson, the colored woman who was
appointed to the care Of the ladies' waiting
rooms of the United States Senate by Charles
Sumner, snd who has been retained up to this
time, has just been discharged by the Sergeant
at-Arms