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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15
ADOstrOphe to n Comet.

Here is Edward Everett's beautiful
apostrophe to Donati's comet, published
in 1859:
Return, thou mysterious traveller,
to the depths of the heavens, never again
to be seen by the eyes of men now iiv-
ing Thou hast run thy race with glory ;
millions of eyes have gazed on thee with
wonder, but they shall never look upon
thee again. Since thy last appearance in
these lower skies, empires, languages,
and races of men have passed away !;
the Macedonian, the Alexandrian, the
Augustan, the Parthian, the Byzantine,
the Saracenic, the Ottoman dynasties
sunk or ore sinking into the gulf of
ages. Since thy last appearance old
continents have relapsed into ignorance
and new worlds have come out from be-
hind the veil of waters. The Magian
fires are quenched in the hill-tops Of
Asia the Chaldean seer is blind the
Egyptian hierogrammist has lost his
cunning the oracles are dumb. Wis.,
dom now dwells in furtherest Thule, or
in newly discovered worlds beyond
the sea. Haply when, wheeling up
again from the celestial! abyss, thou art
once more seen by the dwellers upon
the earth, the languages we speak shall
be forgotten and science shall have fled
to the uttermost corner of the earth.
But even there His hand that marks out
thy wondrous circuit, shall still guide
thy course and then anon, Hesper will
smile at thy approach and Arcturus, with
his suns, rejoice at thy coming"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15
A Giant Grapevine.

Many of our readers will remember
an item we published about year ago
in regard to a monster grapevine of the
Mission variety growing on the ranch of
William E. Finn, several miles from the
Cajon. At that time the reporter took
his measurement all by guess, and that,
too, from memory after his return to
town. Not few thought our description
of the big vine q stretch Of the report
orial prerogative, yet we have been
assured by Mr.. Finn himself that we
failed to do the vine even justice that
its branches were longer and covered a
much larger area than was represented.
Since then this monster has continued to
grow until it's accumulated weight Of
branches and fruit has brought total
destruction to one of the two large oak
trees which supported it and almost de-
molished the domicile of its owner.
From Mr.. Flinn's driver we learn that
the vine and its fruits have completely
crushed the tree, tearing it out by the
roots. The size of the vine and the
weight of grapes growing upon it may
be estimated when we say that the oak
tree thus prostrated, which is perfectly
sound, is fully two and q half feet in
diameter and upwards of sixty feet in
heigth, with corresponding spread of
limbs and branches. Mr.. Finn esti-
mates that on that portion of the vine
which destroyed the tree there were
fully five tons of grapes.-San Diego,
(CaL) Union.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15

The children of the Crown Princess
of Germany are trained with discipline
similar in severity to that which their
mother experienced in her English home
from her father, Prince Albert. Few
children in private families are kept un-
der such a strict regime as are these
royal children. Their imperial birth
and high rank secure them no privileges
in the nursery and school-room.
They rise and retire early and at regu-
lar hours. Breakfasting at with their
parents, little leisure follows; but at
10 they are summoned to their books
and kept hard at work till 5, with an
hours intermission for dinner.
Their meals consist of plain dishes,
simply cooked, of which they have free
choice. But, having chosen, they must
eat what is set before them, for they are
not allowed to call for another dish,
even if they do experience change of
preference. Between meals no eating
is allowed.
Only inexpensive toys are permitted
for play, and they are required to take
good care of toys and books. The Prin
cesses have no waiting maids to help at
their toilet, but are required to dress
themselves with neatness and taste. It
might be well for American parents to
import imperial fashions from Germany.
1t certainly would, if adopted, improve
the health and manners of young
America
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15
interviewing a Machine.

A dealer in hardware on Jefferson
avenue has had straw-cutter standing
on the walk in front of his store for some
days past to catch the public eye, and
yesterday forenoon two boys discovered
it and had considerable sport feeding
papers under the knife They were still
at work, one at the wheel and the other
feeding all the old papers he could find,
when along came three Canada Indians
with somthing iess than thousand
baskets hitched to them. They were
evidently father, mother and son, and
when they saw the straw-cutter at work
they came to dead halt and exhibited
great curiosity to know how the old
thing chewed up papers in that manner.
After some conversation between them
the Indian put down his basket and
made closer inspection. The boys fell
back to give him fair show, and as he
picked up long strip Of paper the
squaw began turning the wheel in about
4-6 time.
The machinery worked beautifully,
and grin of quiet delight had just
commenced to spread over the red mans
face when the end of thepaper was reached
and the knife sliced off the end of his
forefnger. There was just one howl
accompanied by jump three feet high.
When the Indian landed he was as silent
as the grave and as straight as bean
pole. He looked from his finger to the
straw-cutter and back, took in the gen.
eral laugh from the sidewalk without
giving himself away, and with the digni-
ty of Sultan he walked over to his
baskets, resumed his load, and marched
off with his wounded hand in his pocket
and his nose set on bee-line for home.
Detroit Free Press.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15
Health and Science.

A good many years ago an epidemic
Of disease was supposed to be ''visita-
tion," or Judgment" and prayers
we're offered up that its progress might
be stayed. Nowadays, when individ
uals or neighborhoods are attacked with
typhus fever, diphtheria, or any one Of
the long range of malarial disorders,
there is an immediate inquiry as to the
condition of that house, or that neigh
borhood, and the disease is traced to its
source of rotten vegetation, putrid filth.
foul air, bad drainage, or some other OF
the uncleanly causes of zymotic dis
ease
For this advance we have to thank
physiological and sanitary science, but
it will not help us much to know thing
unless we act upon our knowledge. 1t
will not get rid or the causes of disease
to know what those causes are, unless
we go vigorously to work to counteract
them. 1t has been ascertained now
beyond doubt that infectious disease
is primarily occasioned by living germs
that these germs have their origin in
dirt, overcrowding, bad air, putrid veg
citation, imperfect drainage and the like
conditions. It makes no difference
whether these conditions are found in ten
ement house, cottage or palace-in the
streets of the city, on the green lanes
of the country, the result is the same
it is sickness and death.
1t is not entirely gratifying thing to
lazy, irresponsible people to find that
health, and the best conditions for liv-
ing useful and reasonably happy lives,
are within tn r own power, and that
they are responsible for their fulfillment.
1t is SO much easier to keep on in the
old way, to pile up refuse, to let the
drainage go, to build house like soap
box, and transfer the consequences to
the shoulders of Providence or the Al
mighty. But it is too late to do this
now. Providence has been made respon-
sible for the results Of our shortcomings
long enough, science has discovered
that they are within our control, and
that it is our business first to discover
what the laws are that govern health and
disease, and then adapt ourselves and
our circumstances to the obligations they
| impose.
There is no occasion, in the nature of
things, for persons to be born diseased,
or die prematurely. A pure and tenn
perate life, in a healthy location, and
amid healthy surroundings, are fair
guarantees for green old age.-Demo'
| rests Monthly.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15
How Quartz is Formed.

We have been handed piece of rock
that bore remarkable resemblance to
quartz that had been partially decom-
posed and its solid parts stained by the
oxidization of minerals. 1t was taken
from between the tubes of an old boiler
that was being repaired at Lakenan's
foundry. The boiler has been in use for
some years at quartz mines in this dis
trict, and the rock was the result of the
accretions or precipitation of the steam
that permeated or escaped from the
tubes, and in the course of years hard
ened into stone some three inches in
thickness. To all appearances it was
quartz formation, and would be SO pro-
nounced by any miner of experience.
The process by which the stone was
formed would be a strong proof of the
theory that quartz veins are of aqueous
formation, and that the forces may be
still actively at work in Natures labora-
tory creating the assures and filling
them with the deposits of n distinctive
mineral character that come from the
waters and the so-called "country-rock, 3"
G,'ass Hailey (Cai) Tdings.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15
Anna DickinsOn's Thrilling Adventure.

In the early part of Miss Anna Dick
inson's career she met lady in travelling
who proved very congenial and invited
her to visit her at an elegant residence
on the suburbs of a large city. The
invitation was accepted and Miss Dick
inson, being much fatigued on the even
ing of her arrival, retired early. She
soon heard the clashing of chains, SEEM
ingly in the room with her. At first
she thought she must be nervous and
tried to sleep, but 't tired natures sweet
restorer" was wooed in vain. Soon the
noise was heard again and suddenly she
felt the presence Of human being very
near her-even on the bed where she lay
and also felt an icy-cold chain pressed
against her. Springing from the bed
she ran screaming from the hall, where
she was met by the lady whose guest
she was and fell fainting at her feet.
The intruder was the insane husband of
Miss Dickinson's hostess. who had es-
capped from his room and keeper, and
the chains were light chains about his
hands, which were used to keep him
from injuring himself. Miss Dickinson
had not been informed that such a per-
son existed, yet had been assigned a
room in the same portion Of the house
he occupied. city Cor. of
the Washington Republican.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15
Glucose.

Prot. q. W. Wiley, in the Popular
Science Monthly, records the amazing
progress of the glucose industry. There
are twenty immense glucose factories
either built or in course of construction.
Already a capital Of over 81, 900, 600 is
invested in the business. The daily
consumption of corn for the manufact-
ure of glucose is about 35, 600 bushels,
and the annual amount about IL 600, 600.
All these factories have sprung up in
the last twelve years. They are run day
and night, Sundays included, to meet
the demand, and still fail to supply it.
Notwithstanding these notorious facts,
it is almost impossible to find anybody
willing to admit that he buys glucose
or uses it for any purpose. Its exist
ence is never made known by news
paper advertisements or placards. 1t is
never bottled, boxed or barreled under
its own name. It is as carefully screenep
from public view as nitro -glycerine.
There is no doubt that glucose is largely
some one conceived the idea of expert
menting with it, and found by the ac-
ton of hot air and jets of steam under
the pressure of three or four atmos-
pheres, blown upon the Stag when nearly
at white heat, it became transformed
into light, coherent spongy substance,
something between wool and grey cotton
wadding in appearance and capable of
being purified so as to become as white
as wool. 1t is, of course, perfectly in
combustible. It is also bad conductor
of heat, and relatively cheap about
cent and half pound or about SIS
a cubic yard. It will probably be-
come cheaper as the supply increases.
Its uses are many and varied. It
makes excellent coverings for forcing
beds, wraps for water pipes and faucets
to protect from frost. In building it is
especially valuable. Placed betweenth
outer and inner surfaces of walls it is a
most excellent protection against the
cold of winter and the heat of summer !;
while for the stufing of partition walls
and floors it is the most effective dead
ener of sound yet discovered. It is light
er and less expensive them substan-
ces used for this purpose, and has the
great advantage of being inaccessible to
mice as well as preventing the spread of
flames in case of fire. 1t is not water
proof, but is made so when required,
by coating it under heat with bituminous
or resinous matter. The demand for
this material is increasing, but its man
ufacture in this country is controlled by
parties who hold patents thereon.-In-
| clatstrial NetUs.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15
A Whale Parents Devotion,

Sperm whales usually travel in
schools, and, in going into body COM
posed Of "cows and calves" the latter,
although yielding but small amount of
oil, are " struck first. By this method
both are captured. The mother will
not leave her offspring, neither will it
attack the boat but will remain close
to the calf, apparently urging it to es-
cape by sounding or by fight. The
"little one" can only remain a short
time under water, consequently its dame
is almost constantly target for lances,
which she will continue to receive, al
though not being fast to the boat, until
life is extinct, when the calf will be
killed. She will sacrifice her own life
in the attempt to assist her young, and
to any one, except whaler, it would
appear like cold-blooded and heartless
murder. Even they cannot help admir-
ing the devotion, and will endeavor to
make the struggle as brief as possible.
The "calf exhibits no such filial affec-
ton, for, if the mother is harpooned
first, he will Immediately take French
leave, leaving the "old lady" to fight
her own battles. Extreme caution is
used when striking calf to avoid a
mortal wound, as his death is sure to be
followed by the flight of the COW, who
knows it instantly.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15
" Good for Flfes.'

"Say, do you know what's good for
flies ?" queried Detroit butcher as he
entered a drug store.
81 guess I can put you up something
for about a quarter" was the reply.
When the dose was ready the butcher
was told to pour it out on plates and set
them ON the counter, and he hurried
away to give it a trial. In about all
hour he sent for the druggist to come
over. The 10000 flies in the shop be-
fore the dose was fixed had been multi
piled by four.
"Great lands but I'm being carried
off by flies |" exclaimed the butcher, az
he waved long knife around his head
"Well, why don't you get something
10 kill 'em Off"
"Didn't I, but it hasn't killeda one.
"Of course it hasn't. You wanted
something good for flies and gave you
clarified sirupl It's the best stuff to
draw flies and keep 'em contented eve
heard of. Why didn't you tell me you
wanted fy-killer ?"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15
The Bridegr0O,n's Best Man.,

The custom of bridegroom's being
attended on his marriage by friend or
relative, who is styled his "best man,"
SO practiced at weddings in the present
day, is of great antiquity, descending
from our Saxon ancestors. In their
time marriages were always celebrated
in the house of the bridegroom. On the
day before the wedding, all his friends
and relations, having been invited, ar
rived at his house, and spent the time
in feasting and in preparing for the ap-
preaching ceremony. Next came the
bridegroom's company, mounted on
horseback, completely armed, who pro-
ceeded in great state and order, under
the command of one who was called the
forewistaman or foremost man, to re-
ceive and conduct the bride in safety to
the house of her future husband. The
bride, in her turn, was attended by her
guardian and other male relatives. led
by matron, who was called the brides
woman, and followed by a company of
young maidens, who were called brides
maids. The Saxon forewistaman of the
ninth century is the prototype of the
English "best man. Of the nineteenth,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15


impartial experiments that have been
instituted conviction seems to settle that
there is no such great gain as claimed.
In no instance have we seen any item in
regard to lost fertility, for an acre of
land that produces seventy-fve tons (?)
of corn fodder must be exhausted almost
beyond any drain of dozen grass crops
that would produce twenty tons of dry
food. Just what the future of the silo is
to be in American agriculture is uncar-
tain, but that it can establish itself by
any unjust claims or end in other than
disappointment unless accuracy can be
maintlined is doubtful, and, if success
does follow, it is not the base upon which
our agricultural prosperity must be built
upon, but in any event can only beco me
part of many successful industrie s.
Cleveland Herald.
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REACHED FROM DEATH,

William J. Coughlin, OF Somerville, Mass, says: I'm
the fall of 1876 taken with bleedings of the lungs
followed by severe cough. 1 lost my appetite and
hesh, and confined TO my bed. In 1877 was ad-
med to the hospital The doctors said had hole in
my lung big half dollar. At one time report
went around that I dead I gave up hope, but a
friend told of DR.. WILLIAM HALLS BALsAM
LUSGs. go. bottle, when, to my surprise, COM
menced feel BETTER and to-day feel better than for
three years past write this hoping every afflicted
with diseased lungs will take Dr. WILLIAM HALL's BAL
SAN, and be convinced that CONSUMPTION cAx CURED
can positively il has done more good than all tn
other medicines have taken since my sickness"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15

INDIGESTION, dyspepsia, nervous prostratlon
and all forms of general debility relieved by
taking MENsMAN's PEproNIzED BEEF Tonic. the
only preparation of beef containing, its entire
nutritious properties. 1t contains blood-mak-
ing, rce-generating and ife-sustalnng prop
erties is Invaluable in all enfeebled conditions,
whether the result of exhaustion, nervous pros
tration, overwork, or acute disease, particularly
if resulting from pulmonary complaints, Cas-
well, Hazard & Co.. proprfetors. New York.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15

To REMOVE bolts that have been rusted
in, without breaking them, the most ef-
fective remedy that we know of is the
liberal application of petroleum. 1t
rarely fails to accomplish the work.
Care must be taken that the petroleum
shall reach the rusty parts, and some
time must be allowed to give it a chance
10 penetrate beneath and soften the
layer of rust, before the attempt TO re-
move the bolt is made,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15

One of the most popular medicines now be-
fore the American public, Is Hop Bitters. You
see it everywhere. People take it with good
effect. 1t builds them up. It is not as pleas
ant to the taste as some other Bitters as it is
not whisky drink. 1t is more like the old
fashioned bone set tea that has done q world of
good. If you don't feel just right try Hop
Bitters.-Nuadd Ne,cs.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15

saw so much said about the merits Of Hop
Bitters, and my wife who was always doctoring,
and never well, teased me 80 urgently to get her
some, concluded to be humbngged again; and
am glad did, for in less than two months
use OF the Bitters my wife WAS cured and she
has remained so for eighteen months since. I
like such humbuggins. T., St. Paul.-Pio-
uee,- Prsss
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15

NOTHING is more disgusting in society
than to see woman affect public devo-
ton to their husbands which is only
public, and, perhaps, there is no phase
of married life that is more closely
watched. People can not act well in
public part which they are not in the
habit of acting at home.-Boston Her.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15

Miss PosIausH says she should love
to be soldier--they have so many en-
gagements. She should remember that
where there are SO many engagements
fellow has to be on guard.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15

The Philadelphia Easy Hour men
tions Mr.. J. A. Walton, of 1245 N.
Twelfth street, that city, as an enthusi-
astic indorser of st. Jacobs Oil for the
relief and cure of diseases of horses.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15
"ROurh ON Rats"

NOTHING like "Lindsey's Blood Searcher" for
all skin Diseases letter, salt rheum, itch, etc.
It never fails.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15

AFTER all, a gentle purgative is the best
means for curing headache, liver complaint,
hiliousness. etc, Take "Sellers' Liver Pills" :"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15

ONLY the genuine axle grease has the name
of Frazer on every package, and wears longer
than any other.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15

HABIruAL costiveness aff1icts millions Of the
American people. Kidney-Wort will cure it.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15
CycIopedia War.

KENTUCKY has produced mule with
eight legs. III the Irish skirmish-
ers want to ship something more
terrible than an internal machine to
England, let them buy that cri,ter before
the United States army secures it as a
Gatling gun.-Philadeiphia Herald,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15

The Louisville Commercial cites the
case of Capt. Chas. N. Corri, of that
city, who was cured by st. Jacobs Oil,
after suffering for years with rheuma-
tism. York (Neb.) Republican.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15

Ask Druggists for it. 1t clears ont rats, mice,
reaches bed-bugs, flies, vermin, insects. l5c'
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15
In ADr1l Laaf.

twenty-four members of Arlington's minstrels
were taking Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver
Cure. 1t made them happy.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-15


others who
Sc their
Stock by .
miserable Of
fort at econ
omy. There
are 9th ers
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A World of Good.

THERE have been 100000 forest
trees planted in Nebraska.