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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24
Mines at Midnight.

An old Ruby Hill miner, who has had
fifteen years experience under ground,
says he has observed one peculiar fact,
that between 12 and 2 o'clock in the
night, if there is loose stone or bit of
earth in the mine, it is sure to fall. Says
he: ''About this time it seems that
everything begins to stir, and immedi-
ately after IL, although the mine has
been as still as tomb before, you will
hear particles of rock and earth come
tumbling down, and if there is caving
piece of ground in the mine it is sure to
give way. Carson City Appeal.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24

CARLYLE once asked ON Edinburgh stu
dent what he was studying for. The
youth replied that he had not quite made
up his mind There was sudden light
ming flash of the old Scotchman's eye, a
sudden pulling down of the shaggy eye
brows, and the stern face grew sterner
as he said: ''The man without purpose
is like the ship without rudder; wait,
a nothing, no man. Have a purpose
in life, if it is only to kill and divide and
sell oxen well, but have purpose; and
having it, throw such strength Of mind
and music into your work as God has
given YOU"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24
THE MARKETS..

CINCINNATI.-FLoUR-Fa 81 S0@5 Is;
fancy, IS 25@5 IS; choice Minnesota, IS 1905 so.
Re aogr scarce at ss co. Backwheat -four g 75@
No red, 81 o7@1 90, and No. 2 amber, 81 O6@
OF; Mediterranean and hard winter, choice 81 10.
White No. = ssa4oe.; No. mixed. es' sse. Rye
81 IA for No 2, spot white, to arrive: 81 12h Bar
iey-No: 8 Canada, 81 o7i No: fall, g. o., No. 8,
Rough Kentucky, $e6@ioo. Hay-Ghoice timothy.
8 oOss Is; ducks, g. 5oss IS; geese, s. oo@4 50.
Provisions pork, SIS 23ei5 90 Lard, 1915
@11c. for prime steam. SEKps-Choice timothy,
ID. Fiax-seed, 81 Is per bush. 9>4s0>>
NEW ORK.-Flour-C Couimon to good extra
% Western and State, 81 sog4 80; common ON to good
family, q 3o@6 IS. Wheat-Ungraded winter red,
IN .se1e s sos So uns1aasa Ts
SSe6eAc. oa.s-Mi1ed western. 4@i51ac.; white
SIS as@is q SoSS co. rsnne neW sie s.
Lard-Prime steam, ll.1213@l.15c
LoutsvILLErCottonIThe VII m market is dun and
family, @ 1904 Is. A No. i, 81 1895 90; choice
fancy, so 1896 o.. Wheat Is firm at 81 o. Corn
No. White. ss55se. No mixed, ss5le, Rye"No.
2, 81 Is. Hay-1s in fair demand at s14 O0@16 So
Mess pork-Is quoted at SIS 75 Bulk Meats -Shoul-
Bacon-Shoulders, 5s5c. clear rib sides ss5c clear
sides 9Ac. Hams-Sugar-cured are held at 10c
Are steady and prses from
PHILADELPHIA.-F Flour Western extra,
IS 62La; Minnesota extra family, IS o0@6 90; Ohio
a% ~ r Rys % IS m pa11s %
ter red, car lots, in elevator, 81 19A Corn-Steam
err on track, Sac. Oats-No white, 46c. +; No. 2
white, 441a@44s4c. Lard-Prime steam, u1sc.
Four-Western superfne So Is
a. 90; Western family, SIS 1O0I6 o. Wheat-No, 2
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24

up their house, and come to live with us,
never to leave again. For one morning,
propped up with pillows, Ruth was
dressed in white by Mrs. Hayes, and we
had a wedding in the little room. My
chair was moved in, and the neighbors
came from far and near to hear the
solemn words that made John and Ruth
man and wife.
And happiness has shed its true light
upon our home ever since
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24
Wicked for CIeruymen.

81 believe it to be all wrong and even wicked
for clergymen or other public mon to be led into
torious article is made up Of common valuable
/emedie' KIN wn to all, and that all physicians
use and rus in daily, We should freely COM
mend il. therefore cheerfuily and heartily
commend H p Bitters for the good they have
have no equal for family use. I viii not bt
without them" Rev. =, Washington, d. O.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24

MAMIE was sent ON an errand to the
house of friend who shows much taste
in the arrangement of her rooms. When
M returned, she said: Mamma, think
Mrs. AS rooms are very picturesque. !"
Then she paused moment, as if in
doubt, and asked, "Is that the word, or
should it be 'catastrophe?"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24

But married sur love. You know;
Iremember the GIL very we'll
Sweet little Kitty Duffsu.
Pretty. and loving. and good,
And bright ~ fziry elf,
Iwn very much tempted indeed,
To marry Kitty myself.
"But her friends were all Of them poor,
And Kitty had not . cent;
And knew should never be
with love In q cottage content
So Jack was the lucky wooer,
Or unlucky-nnyway
You can scc how shabby his coat,
And his hair 10 turning gray.
"But I'm told he thinks himself rich
With Kitty and homely joysi
A cot far away out Of town
Full Of noisy girls and boys
Poor Jack I'm worry and all that
But Of course he very well knew
That fellows who marry for love
Must drink Of the liquor they brew.
And the handsome Augustus smiled.
His coat was IN perfect style,
And women still spoke Of his grace,
:, And gave him their s.eetes, s%i,e. l.
And said am growing old;
think must really marry
some beautiful sih With gold"
Year. passed, and the bachelor grew
Tiresome, and stupid, and old
He had not been able |, 6nd
The beautiful niri With gold.
And with his fancies he dwelt
Alone in the crowded town,
TIL one day he suddenly met
\ The friend Of his youth, Jack Brown.
"why, Gusp "why. Jack I" What meet
Jack was 20 happy and gay;
The bachelor sighed for content
As he followed his friend away
To the cot far out of town,
Set deep In It's orchard trees,
Scented with lilies and roses,
Cooled with the ocean breeze.
"why, Jack, what o beautiful place
What did II cost ~ "Oh, tgrew,
There were only three rooms at hr,t.
Then soon the three were TOO few,
30 We added q room now and then;
And oft In the evening hours,
Kitty, the children and
Planted the trees and the flowers
"And they grew as the children grew
Jack. Harry and Grace and Beliel
"And where are the youngsters now r.
"Ali hsppy, and doing well.
Jack went 10 spain for our house
His road Is level and clear
And Harry'sa lawyer In town,
Making three thousand year.
"And Grace and Belle are well married.
They married for love. as IL best;
But often our brides come back
To visit the dear home nest.
So my sweet wife KITTY and
Frota labor and care may ccase;
We have enough, and age can bring
Nothing but love and pesce."
But over and over again
The bachelor thought that night,
Home and wife, aud children
Jack Brown was, after all right
Oh II In the days Of my youth
had honestly loved and wed
For now I'm old three's no one cares
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24
II In Worth n Trial.

'T was troubled for many years with Kidney
/ was dull and inactive: could hardly crawl
about, and was an old, worn-out man all over,
and could get nothing to help me, until got
Hop Bitters, and now I am boy again. My
blood and kidneys are all right, and am as
active as a man Of 80, although I am 70, and
have no doubt it will do as well for others of
my age. It is worth the trial" Father.)
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24
The use of nice stationery marks a Der

The use of nice stationery marks per-
son of refinement and taste. It is a
source of pleasure at once to the writer
and the reader. In the same way the
use of cloud stationery, big mono
grams, fantastic shapes an gaudy letter.
heads marks the vulgar man, and wit
nesses far and wide to his love of osten-
tation and "splurge. ."-Boston Trans
saah
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24

"WHY should red cow give white
milk?" was the subject for discussion in
suburban agricultural club. After an
hours debate the Secretary of the meet
ing was instructed to milk the COW and
bring in decision according to the mer-
its of the milk. It was blue. .-NeD
Hdue1a Reqister.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24

A PHYSICIAN. on presenting his bill to
the executor of an estate of deceased
patient, asked, "Do you wish to have
my bill sworn?" ''No," replied the ex-
ec1tor, ''the death of the deceased is
sufficient evidence that you attended him
professionally
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24

AT the beginning of the eighteenth
century the English language was spoken
by less than eight millions OF people; at
the beginning of the nineteenth by only
tweIity millions, and now with one-fifth
Of the century yet before it in which to
spread, it is the mother tongue of ninety
millions.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24

INDIGESTION, dyspepsia, nervous prostration
and all forms of general debility relieved by
taking MENsMAN's PEPToN1zED BEEF TONIC, the
only preparation of beef containing its entire
nutritious properties. It contains blood-mak-
ing, force-generating and life-sustaining prop
critics. 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., proprietors, New York.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24

A PROFESSOR asked his class: seWhat
is the aurora?" A student, hesitating,
replied: Professor, did know, but I
have forgotten" ''That is sad, very
sad, rejoined the professor; '.the only
man in the world that ever knew has for.
gotten it,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24

THE New Haven Register has come to
the conclusion that the moons greatest
mission is to bring about marriage en-
gagements and give the asparagus crop
start.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24

You can buy buggies and Harness at Wholesale
prices of the ELKHART CARRIAGE AND HARNESS
MFG Co., ,Elkhart, Ind. Shipped with privilege of
examining before paying. Hand-sewed Oak
to 800. Platform Spring Buggies. $75, etc. Cata-
logue and priee-list sent free. W.B.PRATT, Sec.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24

ABouy~$7, 500, 900 has been expended
on the Mississippi river, aside from the
jetties, since the formation of the Gov
ernment.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24

ADVICE TO TRAvELERs.-Buy bottle of DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup-the only thing to stop a
Hack. p r. r. -
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24

Drowning Men may Catch nj Straws,
but sensible people when sick take Warmers
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. y 49, SO So
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24
The HumOr of Smallpox.

in calling st. Jacobs Oil "a National Blessing"
-Philadelphid Record.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24
Lay the Axe F.
to the Root

IF You would destroy the cam
kering worm. For any exter-
nal pain, sore, wound or lame.
ness Of man or beast, use only
MEXICAN MUSTANG LINZ
MENT. 1t penetrates all mus
Gle and flesh to the very bone,
expelling all inflammation,
soreness and pain, and healing
the diseased part as no other
Liniment ever did or can. So
saith the experience Of two
generations of sufferers, and
so will you say when you have
tried the Sc Mustang"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24

tor came, and the two worked TILL my
heart sank with utter hopelessness be-
fore the blue eyes opened again, or the
breath futtered through the pale lips.
But it did at last, and john joined me
in fervent "Thank Godl"
But Ruth had broken her leg, and we
knew she must lie helpless for many
weeks before she could be our own active,
bright girl again. 1t was an appalling
truth for me to face, but she was not
dead, not lying frozen against the rough
well curb, and could not but feel thank
fulness far, far above the pain of know
ing her suffering. l was trying to settle
it all in my mind; to understand the
doctor words, while Mrs. Hayes and the
doctor lifted Ruth to her own room, that
opened into mine. They were away a
long time, and John sat beside me, hold
ing my hand in his, and comforting me
as il had not taken the very hope of
his life from him.
Don't grieve so" he said, gently.
"She will live"
"Thanks to you," said. "Oh, John,
il she gets well, sine is yours. Give her
Of my helplessness. / see to-day where
NY ioFO aCthAAJ SooD LII hcl
life" ss|'4se
"Do You mean that?" John asked,
with little trembling in his voice !" dc
you really mean that ?" Ny's'
az do, indeed. Let her stay here,
John. will not be burden ON youl
| purse, for the house and farm and oil
have saved are Ruth's; but let her give
me what time and love she can spare from
You" 'fH
"Gladly," he answered 81 but we will
not wait till she is we'll, Mr.. Martin. Le
me have Ruth for my wife now, to-day.
with broken leg, sick, helpless? >
"Does she-not need me the more
Give her to me now."
But he had to wait until the BAN
were cal led in church three times, though
he came TO us that day, caring for me
with the tenderness of q son, while hi
mother nursed Ruth. They were alone
together. as we were. and they had shu
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-03-24


90 not see how could get along without 1t.
OF. 'acoDs oii mas oeen endorsed oy persons ol
na'ioiiai fepu'a'ioii' - "no "ooio no. ienu 'i'eir
haihes IL 'hey were not convinced tnat IL was
DUTY they owed to suffering humanity; they
nave experienced the wonderful effect OF the
great derman remedy and they want their
1eiiow-creatures to know the result. we would
onls mention In TINS connection the ht. hev.
Bishop dilmour, Cleveland, Ohio: Excellent
Tor rheumatism and kindred diseases. 1t has
benefited me greatly.-Mme. Marie Salvotti,
Prima Donna Wilhelmj Concert Troupe: "Noth-
ing can compare with it as o prompt, reliable
cure for the ailments named" VIM. H. wareing,
Esq, Assistant General Superintendent New
York Post Office: Proved all that is claimed for
the Oil and found efficacious Ready relief for
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-04-06
The New Church Dedication.

Last Sabbath morning the new Ger
man Ev. Luth. Church was formally
opened The day broke in clear and
fine. The church train west brought a
large number OF Lutherans and their
friends from Freeport, Saxon Station
and further out. Long before services
had been announced the pews and aiales
were filed with people. After the
opening ceremonies, which were made
unusually impressive by the assistance
Of the choir of the Freeport Lutheran
Church and the excellent playing of
Miss Lizzie TRULY, their capable leader
and organist, the Rev. Prof Gilbert of
Greenville, Pa, performed the sacred
conservation, assisted by Rev. Waters
of Butler and oUr pastor Rev. Tieman.
After this, Prof Gilbert delivered fine
sermon bearing on the subject incident
to the occasion.
In the afternoon Rev. Waters preach
ed to our American friends, who had
come early to fnd seats; but only those
who came very early succeeded in get
ting comfortable places.
The church was decorated with
wreaths and flowers that had been sent
by friends the day previous, and the
whole was pronounced a credit to the
committee and our town The collec-
tions were larger than had been expect
ed (for which we are requested by the
committee to express sincere thanks to
the liberal donors). The number OF
spectators was estimated at eight Of
nine hundred. Almost one hundred
dollars were contribated.-Natroad
valley Times, april /.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-04-06
He is a Pennsylvanian.

According to correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Times, Daniel Sturgeon
Joubert, the able comm tnder of the
gallant Beers, who have been giving
the British army such threshing IN
South Africa. was born at nIontoWn,
PENNSYLVANIA. He. was born In 1871 |,
and named after Daniel Sturgeon, L. ,.
Senator from this State. His father
was a Hollander, and after the death
of his parents young Joubert became a
sailor. making several voyages between
Holland and the Boer country. In 1862
he enlisted in the United States Navy,
and under Admiral Dupont apd others
lost an eve at the bombardment OF
Charleston. for which disability he now
receives a pension from onr government
He is next heard of as captain OF
negro company in the Army OF the 70
tomac He served directly under Gen,
eral Weitzcl and his men marched with
Weitzel's other troops, who after Lee, {
surrender, took possession OF Richmond
After his discharge he visited Union
town under an assumed name The
one-eyed young captain, still wearing
his full uniform, revealed himself, how
ever, to Hon. Daniel sturgeon, ther
aged over eighty years, who secured
for him over 500, the savings OF his
parents. which had been put at Interest
on his fathers death. Daniel next sail
ed for Holland and from there to the
country of the Beers, in South Africa
Becoming a resident and citizen OF tht
Dutch Republic, be was, in 1875, elect
ed representative to their Congress fol
the province or department of Ohaltgl
When the late war broke out betweeI
the Beers and the British, Daniel Stur
geon Joubert was promoted from on'
military office to another till he is no"
the conmander-in-chief of all the Boel
armies.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-04-06
Qbe Mutl<r Gitizem: 1amtle~ pa., April &, 1851.

from cramps and in great pain. She
refused to eat and could retain nothing
on er..stomach : first thought the
symptoms showed cholera, but in
few days her limbs commenced to
swell and disclosed evidences of an
animal poison. questioned her close
" and found that she had been eating
raw ham and sausage, and at once de-
cided that it was trichin9. | did all |
could for her. She gradually declined
and died in great suffering Sunday
night. Her husband has the same
symptoms and is now very sick. l
am in hopes he-will live through it, as
he is very strong man. Af,er con-
sulting with several physicians we
concluded to hold a post mortem and
| called in Dr. Elder, the Hudson
county physician; DR.. Wendt, the
well-known microscopic of New York,
and Others The examination satisfies
us that the disease is trichinosis in all
its aggravated forms and that the un-
| fortunate woman was eaten alive |
| have had sixteen eases of this character
in my twenty-six years practice in
Hoboken and this is the first fatal case.
1t is the result of eating diseased pork "
The medical authorities Of Hoboken
are to hold further examination in
the case. Considerable excitement
exists over the startling discovery.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-04-06
Ineersoll's Latest.

>NHw, y DIRK, March 30.-Col. Inger-
soil delivered a lecture at the Brook
lyu Academy of Music last evening on
iI1ibeety."- 1T was in reality rehash
,of his old lecture entitled Liberty of
Man, Wolnan aud. Child" During
the course Of hisremarks he said that
he was amazed that our fathers allow
ed thieves under the name of Kings to
govern them. but be predicted that the
end of all kingcrafts is near a: hand.
"There are nor" he continued, "a
great many to day who are willing to
be-Kngs. It is about the unheal-
thiest occupation man can indulge in.
Laughter Europe is not yet cul,
ture6 enough to grow the unadulterat-
ed crop of republicanism. What the
Kings have sown is being gathered 10y
the peasants The peasants are get.
ting to be as bad as the Kings. This
is not as | would have it, but | an
glad of it. Ny tears are not shed il
St Petersburg, but in Siberia" Ire
mendous applause
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-04-06
Crazed BY Small Pox.

READING, Pa, March 30.-The most
intense excitement prevails in the vi
cinity of the courty aims house, from
the fact that two smallpox imates
had escaped in all their hideousness
and attired in the clothing they have
worn during their terrible disease. Eff
forts were made to recapture them, but
the officials tailed to find them. A
number of new cases have developed in
the poor house, making six in all. One
man died, and the officials report that
bis body turned perfectly black after
death, creating the impression that he
had died with black smallpox. The
general public is requested to abstain
from visiting the institution for the
present. The disease @as Brought to
the place by wandering stranger af-
hicted with it. The man who captured
him in the open country and brought
him there was afflicted. The institu-
ton has about 400 inmates at the pres
ent time, many Of whom are in state
of alarm and panic is threatened.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-04-06
More of the Connor Robbery.

A correspondent Of the Clarion ( Pa )
| Republican, GdzeHe Of the goth ult.,
furnishes that paper with the following
interesting details of the Connor rob-
berry, tnat was recently perpetrated on
the Allegheny river near Brady's Bend,
in Clarion county.
He says: On Wednesday evening
last at about .halfpast eight O'Clock, a
party Of masked men entered the dwell
| ing of John Conner, Sr., in Madison
township, this county Mr. Conner
was quietly enjoying discovering smoke,
while his wife was reading aloud to
him, they two being the only occupants
Of the house at the time. The first
move ef the scoundrels was to grapple
with Mr. Conner, who is about 80 years
Of age, at the same time presenting re-
vovers. Mr. Conner succeeded in get
ting possession Of the weapon when the
second Of the party seized it and wrest-
ed it from him, and in doing so laccra-
ted the old genticman's right hand in
terrible mancr. Mr.. Conner seeing
the scoundrel aiming a blow at him
with the butt Of the revolver, endeay-
oring TO ward it eff with his left hand,
and receiving the force of the blow oD
that hand, had it badly crushed Find
ing that be was now helpless, they
cody informed him that he need make
no alarm, as his son, living but few
rods distant, was safely bound and
gagged They then demanded the key
OF the safe, and enraged at his refusal,
/ they placed revolver against his head
and fired it, fortunately the bullet did
not penetrate the skull, but made a
very ugly fur?ow in the flesh. Sup
posing the key TO be in the clock case,
they endeavorcd to obtain it, but failing
they again attacked Mr. Conner, who
! finally yielded aud gave them the key.
They then tried to open the safe, and
although four of them made the effort,
they didn't succeed They then at
tempted to compel Mr. Conner to open
it for them, but this the brave old man
lciused to do, daring them to put their
! threats into execution and take Bis
! life. "Let us torture the old woman, y
cried the seeming leader Rather than
ALLOW this outrage, Mr.. Conner asked
them to carry him, as he was now
! helpless, TO the safe and he would
! open it for them. 1t was done, and tho
( robbers lcisnely helped themselves tc
bonds, bank-bills and silver, amounting
! to some cwhere between ten and twelve
thousand dollars. They made thorough
search amongst the papers to find /
! there was any memoranda Of the mum
! bcr Of the bonds, but finding none
seemed very well satisfied Their mex
move was to tic md gag the old couple
which they did 50 clIcctuaIly that Mr.
, Conner only succeeded in freeing him
self about daylight next morning. Af
ter they had secured their plnndcr they
offered TO treat Mr. Conner to drink
Of whisky. When they were leaving
he asked them TO cover Mrs. Conner to
prevent her from suffering with the
cold, which they did, but finding he
could talk they fixed the gag more se'
curcly. 1t was not known how many
were in the party. -Four were. in the
house but it is supposed there was a
picket or two outside