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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09
Prohibition I'm PennsyIvanI..

Joint resolution, proposing an amendment
to the constitution prohibiting the manufacture
and sale Of liquor, has been defeated in the
Pennsylvania Senate.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09
unnsilahle Halter.

The Postofice Department has decided sam
pies of -four or other pounded substances un-
mailable, except when put in TRANSPARENT bags
and sealed SO that no particle can sift through.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09

The Greenbackers of Iowa, in State Conven-
ton, have practically recognized women by
placing Mrs. Mary z. Nash on the State ticket
for Superintendent of Public instruction. Hon.
d. M. Clark, of Wayne County, was nominated
for Governor
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09

DIR. HErTLER, of Vienna, having op-
portunity to make post-mortem exam
nations of 16, ,562 bodies, found evidence
that 780 of the persons deceased had had
consumptive disease of the lungs which
had healed or been cured.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09
Diseased American Cattle.

Nearly all the cattle by the steamer Phnni-
clan, arrived at Glasgow from Boston, were
found to be affected with the foot and mouth
disease. The slaughtered carcames will be
boiled down.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09
The UtfI.ty Of Electrlcitx.

The work of laying the new American cable
progresses as rapidly by night as by day, the
electric light being used for the purpose.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09

The coinage Of the various mints for May
was s12, ,22s, $50, of which $2,3e0, 900 were
silver dollars.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09

John Griscom, resident Of Chicago, who
claims to be natural faster, begans forty-fve
days fast, May 28.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09

seekins = Fres Country.
There have arrived at New York, since
January /, 1876, sa6 emigrants.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09

In the General Assembly Of the United Pres
byterian Church in session at Pittsburg, there
were twenty-one out Of 152 who voted against
having organs or any kind Of instrumental
music in churches.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09

An AfH1ess Renaemhere1.
A monument to Thomas Paine has been un-
veiled at New Rochelle, New York.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09

THERE is house on the boundary
line between Hartford and Windsor, Ct,
which ghosts have no title to visit. 1t
was built fifty-ive years ago, and has
been inhabited ever since, much of the
time by dozen persons, but there has
never been q death in it.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09

There has been general complaint through
out the States Of dry weather, retarding the
growing crops and seriously injuring the fruit
and berries
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09
A Rrfnser,a Cxime,

Edward Desendorf. Brooklyn printer, as
the result Of Q quarrel with his wife, shot her
dead and then shot himself.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09
Tho Turco Greek Convention signed.

Intelligence has been received from Athens
Of the signing of the Turco-Greek Convention.
The Turks have already begun to disarm Fort
Punta.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09

During the past fortnight there has been an
increase Of s1s cases of smallpox in London,
and there are now 1,600 cases in the hospitals.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09

APRoPos of the great fire in Paris a
correspondent offers the following ad-
vice: "In disasters of this kind one
should proceed with the strictest order
and method. Accordingly, one will
first of all save the children, who are the
future; the women, who are the present;
the old men, who are experience; then
the furniture; and, if there is time, the
collateral relations and the mothers-in-
law"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09

Some of you may think it very funny
that there is not barber in all the Bar
barry States.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09

A Charleston Cwest Virginia. dispatch relatet
. fatal duel which has just taken place ON
Campbsll's Greek, between John p. Nunley and
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09
Popnlasion sTIsonAen.


According to recent census, the pcpulA Ation
of London, England, is Q, ,s14, ,571. Quitea VII
laoa
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09

Lady Rolf, promising trotter, sold at Piqus,
Ohio, the other day for e10,0 900.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09
The Locust PIagae
An IDjureA Racer.

Locusts are destroying all manner OF veEeta
ton in portions of North Carolina.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09
Fatality From an Open switch.

The train on the Pennsylvania Railroad,
which leaves New York at 3:15 p. M, being
behind time was running at full speed when
near Bear Swamp, New Jersey, four miles from
Trenton, and ran into an open switch. The
Pullman palace car attached to the train only
kept the track; all the others left the rails, and
one car turned completely over. About a
dozen persons are said to have been injured
severely, and several others slightly. Augustus
Ritter, Of Philadelphia, was killed outright.
He was trying to get out of window, and was
struck by some projecting timbers. Mrs.
Lucretia Pennington, aged eighty-one, of
Sixty-frst street, New York, was killed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09
Eviction Riots I'm Ireland.

reached Limerick that three policemen had been
killed during the eviction riot in County Clare.
Rioting in Clonmel has been resumed. The
police and soldiers charged the mob and many
people were wounded. The troops finally
cleared the streets. During the service of evic-
ton writs on the islands around the coast of
Donegal, the assistance of Her Majesty's gun
boat Goshawk was taken, and the inhabitants
attacked and destroyed the Goshawk's small
boats; when the Goshawk opened fire, with
what result is not known. The Inspector of
Police has visited various posting houses in
Kilkenny, and warned car owners and drivers if
they refused to supply cars to the police and
the military in the future, the owners would be
fined EGO each, and the drivers imprisoned.
The President of the Ballina County Mayo)
branch of the Land League, has been arrested
and taken to Kilmainham Jail. It is rumored
that six persons have been shot dead at
Tulla, near Ennis Glare, by the police dur
ing the riot. A sanguinary collision is also said
to have occurred in the town of Scariff, same
county. Castle partisans say the people are in
famed to such pitch, and are so demoralized
by the agitation, that they are ripe for any
mischief. They are also flushed with partial
success over both the civil and military power,
and becoming daily more daring. The soldiers
and police are incensed, not merely against
the populace, but against the authorities, who
will not permit them to defend themselves.
There is some risk of this indignant feeling as
suming a form dangerous to discipline, and it
may lead to an irrepressible outbreak of fury
against the populace acts of retaliation
against the inhabitants of the garrisoned dis
tricts. The War Office has ordered the bar
racks at Now Bess, now occupied by troop of
Hussars, to be fitted with portfolios for mus
katrv. . .. r.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09
sale Of . Horse,

The well-known racer, st. Julian, IL laid ~
by accidental injury ct Detroit
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09
a Curious Case. .

At Rhinebeck, New York, about dozen
years ago, George Smith married Charity
Miller, one of the handsomest girls in the VII
lage. They lived together several years and
had four children. Smith never provided very
literally for his family. A brother, named
Abner, q wealthy bachelor, visited them, and
became smitten with Mrs. Smith, and in jovial
way, offered George %, 900 for her. The offer
was accepted, lawyer drew up the papers,
confernng Georges right and title to all his
possessions. The woman then went to live
with Abner as his wife, and George employed
to his brother as q hired man. Suit has lust
been instituted in the Superior Court for the
1000, which he had loaned to Abner, and also
for labor and services for large amount.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
The Publfo Debt.

The Nationel Debt was reduced Gil, 15o, 721,
during the month of May.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09

A boiler in Gaffpey & Co.'S Dye Works, at
Kensington, Philadelphia suburb, exploded
with disastrous effect. Two men were in
stantly killed, being blown to pieces, and others
wedged in the ruins. The men were just
about quitting work when the explosion took
place. Many were knocked down by the flying
debris. There were three boilers in the estab-
lishment all surrounded by infammable wood
work. The burning Goals from the furnace
were scattered in every direction, and the
place Immediately took fire. The flames ex-
tended to a row of frame houses adjoining the
works. People from all sections hastened to
the spot. The Fire Department was promptly
ON hand, and the work of staying the flames
and rescuing the injured commenced. Fred
erick Descher, Thos. Cody, and Mrs. Hannah
Dooley were on the steps of the house directly
opposite. Descher was instantly killed and the
other two injured. Frank HARRISON, an en-
ploye was taken out of the ruins dead, and
Robt. Bradley, lad of four years, was killed
by flying debris. The others injured were
Louis Lehr, John HARRISON, Albert Stevenson,
John Morrison, and Nellie and Michael Duffy,
children.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-09
The Treaty Re

The Treaty Respecting the Panama Canal.
The Panama Star and Herald publishes the
following resume of the leading points of the
protocol said to have been signed by represen-
tatives of Colombia and the United States, at
New York: ''Ships of war and military conveys
of the United States may, in peace or war, pass
free through the canal without payment of
tolls. By common consent both Governm ents
will select, in the territory of the Isthmus,
places appropriate for FORTS arsenals,
coaling depots and naval storehouses. In time
of peace there shall be no American military
force on the isthmus beyond that indispensab g
for the repair and preservation of such FORTS
arsenas, etc. In case the neutrality of the canal
should be threatened, the United States are au-
thorized to take military occupation of the 18TH
mus, and Colombia will be obliged to cooperate.
Ships of war and military expeditions of all
other nations, except the United States, will
have no right to pass through the canal in time
of peace. Nevertheless, the two nations may,
by mutual understanding, permit the innocent
use of the highway to such ships and expedi-
tions. Colombia undertakes not to enter into
negotiations concerning the canal, or alter
rules and regulations governing it without
previous accord with the United States.'' The
Star and Herald adds: "The protocol has been
disapproved by the Colombian Senate. Dich-
man, United States Minister to Colombia, and
author of the protocol, is furious. The Gov
ernment, Senate, press and people have unani-
mously denounced the protocol"
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-25
CROPS IN ILLINOIS.

In conversation with newspaper
correspondent, State Senator Tanner, of
Illinois, recently expressed surprise that
80 little had been said about the appall-
ing condition of the farmers in the
southern part of the state. where he had
been travelling. Even the people there
themselves do not apprehend fully their
situation. For years they have enjoyed
good seasons and rich harvests, and had
no apprehension of such reverses as now
star them in the face All their surplus
corn is sold, and they have nothing to
depend upon but this year'scrop. Now,
there are many fine farms Of 200 acres or
more from which not a dollar will
he rerealized this year. Being in
terrogated as to the effect
of the drouth upon the different crops,
the Senator replied that in the territory he
had described there had not been n drop
of rain since June 80 During this time
the heat had been very oppressive, the
thermometer ranging from 90 up to 100
degrees, with only occasional exceptions.
The highest point was reached on Mon
day and Tuesday OF last week. when for
several hours each day hot wind pre-
vailed that wilted every species of vege-
tation, even the leaves on the trees being
crisped. In the Senator's opinion, one
fllth of the population will have to be
supported by the counties until the next
harvest. Few of them realize this as
yet, because each man, while knowing
that lac is short, expects TO obtain help
from his neighbors as heretofore. but
will find most Of his neighbors no better
off than himself.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-25


New York Herald: II Mr.. Arthur
should become President we believe he
will make no changes in the admInistra-
ton; will make no removals from office
at large except from cause; will attempt
no change In the policy or in the per-
sonnet of the present administration
for to do or attempt to do any of these
things would be TO invite ruin upon his
own head We believe he will quietly
take up the reins rs they fall from Gen
eral Garfield's hands. No doubt the
present cabinet, and probably some of
the other important officers of the gov.
eminent, will offer him their resigna.
tiOns. This would he a proper course
for them to pursue. But We are equally
certain that Mr.. Arthur will at once ask
them To continue in Office, and it will be
their highest duty To the country to dc
SO. IL MIR. Garfield should, unhappIly,
die there will be no extra session of con.
gress; there will be No cabinet changes
there will be no new policies attempted
but the country will go on and the pub
lie business will go ON just as before
There is no occasion for alarm.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-25

New York Tribune: The United
States Grand Jury, in its report to Chief
Justice Prince, OF New Mexico, draws q
startling picture of the way land is
fraudulcntly acquired in that Territory.
The land -grabber fills out the necessary
blanks, describing the land, and has
them sworn to, generally by Mexicans
who can neither read nor write, and who
in most instances have no knowledge of
the instruments they ARE certifying to,
names of Mexicans frequently being used
who have been dead, or who have never
lived within many miles of the land up
on which they swear 10 have lived, gen.
orally for five years. AS soon as the
parties obtain deeds TO the property so
illegally hOmesteaded, which in all in.
stances is located 10 cover the
entire river front and all waters and
springs along the streams, they proceed
to fence the lands for many miles in ex
tent and vastly in excess of the lands
owned or homesteaded, for when the wa
ter is mOnOpolized all the adjacent lands
are of no use 10 any one, other than the
possessor of the exclusive right tC
water"
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-25
THE HARTFORD News.
EDITED By "JINGo."

SOLDIERS MEETING.-We are request
ed to publish the followiny report: At a
meeting of the soldiers of Hartford and
vicinity 70 complete arrangements for at.
tending the reunion at Emporia, held at
Esquire Combs Office Saturday. August
18th. the following committees were APP
pointed: Township executive commit
tee-W. /. F. Hardin, Of Eagle Greek,
chairman; I. A. Taylor, G. w. Sutton
and c. H. DeMoss, of Hartford, and W.
T. Star, of Elmandaro. On Finance.
A. Taylor, w. Fl. Flickinger, T. Camp
bell, W. j. Combs and r. r. Mahaffey.
o transportation-W. B. Holt, A. d.
Chambers. Daniel Griffin, Robert Flem-
ing and ". a. Baysinger. On music
Ch. DeMOss. w. P. Gould, VIM. Royal,
Jos. Duckett, Jos. Campbell and G, w.
Sutton. After some minor business, the
meeting adjourned until Saturday, Sep
tember Sd, at 2 O'Clock p. m.
w. /. F. HARDIN, Chairman.
W. P. GOULD. Secretary.
A CLOSE CALI.-Last evening, about
four O'Clock, as Mr.. Whit. Fullen, = clerk
in W. p. Gould g. Cos hardware store,
mas sitting at the back door of the store,
he was startled by roaring and crack
ling SQUAD near by, and looking up, he
discovered the ice house in the rear of
Shaver s. JohnsOn's meat market in
flames. SEEKING 3 bucket of water, and
Ct the same time giving an alarm. he
rushed to the spot and soon, with the as
sistance Of at least thirty men who ar
rived at the scene within two minutes,
each with bucket in handsome empty
the fire was got under control. But
for the promptness of Mr.. Fullen, the
entire block between Exchange and
Grand avenues, on Commercial street,
would have certainly burned, as all the
buildings are of wood and were but a
few feet from the fire. As it was, the
damage will not exceed s.. About an
hour afterwards, another fire was discov-
ed in some empty beer cases in the same
building. but it was soon subdued. Each
il supposed to have been the work of an
ineendiary. The entire row of buildings
ia insured in the Springfield.
A. o. U. w. PIcNIc.-Next Saturday
there will be q grand picnic in the grove
near this city under the auspices of
Hartford Lodge No. 8. A. o. U. w.
Eminent speakers from abroad will he
present; the Hartford COrnet Band will
furnish excellent music and very en-
joyable time is expected. ALI are in
vited. A train will leave EmpoFis at
7:15 q. m. and returning, will leave
Hartford at $50 p. m. for those who
wish to attend. Round trip ticket, so
cents.
PERsONAL.-Mr. Hiram Ruby return
ed from Iowa last week. He says 1t is
dryer there than here and all crops are a
failure. Mr.. j. P. Coats of Sedalia
has been spending a few days in town.
He is much pleased with the country
and thinks Of locating here. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Moore arrived yesterday
from Iowa where they have been spend.
ing some weeks visiting friends.
Every Republican in this precinct must
remember the caucus next Friday at 8
p. m.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-25

Atlanta is making preparations on q
magnificent scale for the International
Cotton Exposition Of October 9Th, 10 con-
tinue till the new year. II is assuming
the extent and variety of the Worlds
Fair. England and all the countries of
Continental Europe will be the princi-
pal foreign contributors. Every detail
of the cotton industry, from the plant
ing Of the seed to weaving the fabrics
from the staple, will be exhibited. There
will be the exhibits of the silk, linen and
WOODEN industries; also, of minerals and
woods from the various states; exhibits
of the agricultural and mineral resources
of Kansas, Colorado and New Mexico
of native woods; of tobacco on large
and comprehensive scale. every kind of
leaf, every form OF preparation for mar
ket, in twist, rope, plug or fine cut, and
the fancifnl designs to attract smokers.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-25

The Atchison Champion, which has
apparently given up hope of the Presi-
dents recovery, says: at is bitterly
cruel fate. Death in any form is mourn
full, but when 1t comes to a strong, large
hearted. big-braincd man through the
pistol Of brutal and cowardly ASSASSIN,
&C is peculiarly distressing. How eager
and alert In every faculty, how
hopeful and reliant in plans for the
future, how anxious and sincere in desire
10 benefit his country and his fellow men,
how strong and resOurceiul in body and
intellect, how proud and yet humble in
his great office, James A. Garfield was
less than seven weeks agol Every pull
satiOn of his heart and every throb Of his
brain was warm with love and thought
fulness for his country's welfare and
honor. Scholar. soldier, statesman, pa
triot, coming up from he humhlest
walks o. ne 10 the most exalted position
In the world, the whole nation was look
ing forward with confidence, 10 years of
peaceful prosperity and clean adminls.
trAtion under his Presidency And This
bright picture has all been changed 70
ono OF doubt, and gloom, and sorrow, by
a pistol fired by loathsome, vulgar
dead-beat whose worthless existence is
one ofthe mysteries Of Providence.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-25

New York Tribune: 1.-THE President
has fair chance of recovery" These
are the words Of one of the principal
physicians. They are sadly unlike the
buoyant prophecies of recovery, which
the Presidents condition justified few
days ago, but they show that the case is
not hopeless. Now, more than ever, the
doctors are the men who would suffer
the most by holding out false hopes 1t
is the duty of n physician to care for his
own reputation at the same time that he
guards the life of his patients, and, at
this stage of the case, with the whole
country aware Of the gravity ofthe crisis,
no physician, even if he knew no higher
moral law than aSelfish desire to pro-
tect his professional fame, would hold
out hope when he knew the event would
prove him false prophet The more
cheerful tone of the doctors, there.
fore, following in the general i'm
prOvement IN the Presidents condition,
slight as it may be, is good ground fol-
refusing to give the President up. Men
have astonished their doctors and friends
before now by recOveries that were
deemed almost miraculous, and when il
is declared that the President has an
even chance for life it is plain that his
recovery would not need be q miracle.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-25
SMALL FARMS AND BIG CROPs.

s~~@-@~-@-N - @AASAAAO 3A4NA( 1DAN4 @AS~(A ~
New York Herald: Twenty years ago
the state of Mississippi, always famous
for its cotton yield, contained about
forty Thousand plantations, averaging
three hundred and seventy acres each ;
now she has nearly twice rs many. but
the average size is only half that of
1860. The number of acres under cult
walton is less than in 1860, for scarcely
any rough land has been cleared and
some plantations have been injured by
broken lcvecs, and yet the cotton crop
is about twice as large as 1t
was in the good old times. No bet
ter proof could be wanted TO estab-
lish the desiTability of decreasing the
size Of farms and increasing the number
OF owners; but the lesson should be-
learned elsewhere as well as in the South.
Whole counties in the United States are
wretchedly poor because every farmer is
trying TO handle Il quarter section
one hundred and sixty acres-with only
enough capital and working force to
properly till quarter as much soil. A
farmer with two poor horses, two bad
plows, a boy or two or hired man, can
get no more money out of a hundred and
sixty acres of land than from forty,
but year after year he will try TO
do it and succeed. only in getting poorer.
The big farms of California have been
the subject of much enviOus talk, but
fha. class of California farmers aside from
capitalists, that make the most money
is composed of the men who have clus-
tered in colonies where scarcely a single
estate exceeds forty acres. Any poor
farmer with large farm would be bet
ter off if he were even to give away half
his land, for then he would Ike CON-
PEELED to restrict himself TO space that
could not yield him less, if worked at
all, and would not put his pocket and
muscle to the ruinous strain that now
thew are enduring