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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20

The village Of Palermo, few miles east Of
New Philadelphia, Ohio, is greatly excited over
a case of grave-robbing. A week ago Miss Lena
Huffman, bright, beautiful girl of the neigh
borhood, suddenly dropped dead in Labor
Church. She was buried two days later, and
on the day following there were some sus-
picious sleigh tracks near the cemetery in the
fresh fallen snow that led to the belief that the
grave had been robbed. The grave was opened
by her friends and the coffin found to be
empty. The case was put into the hands of a
detective who soon obtained a clue to the per-
petrators. Hegot on their track the next night
and pursued them in a sleigh. The ghouls,
finding they were chased, threw the corpse into
the road in the snow. The detective, upon
coming up and seeing an object in the road
which his horse would not pass, got out, and
to his horror found the body. 1t was badly
mutilated and entirely nude. He placed it in
his sleigh and drove TO neighbor's, where the
body was taken care of. If the perpetrators
are caught, they no doubt will be summarily
dealt with.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
Wouldn't Pay Duty.

Marie Vanzandt relates this droll Incl
dent, which happened while returning
from Germany to France: Running
the gauntlet at the custom-house, I had
in my arm two enormous bouquets pre-
sented to me by some American friend,
and composed of our national colors,
which, you know, are the same as the
French, and do you believe those old
custom-house officers insisted on my
paying duty! For they hate the French,
you see, and meant to take revenge on
my poor flowers, which bore the hated
hues; but this stirred my American
blood, and, mildly but firmly, refused
their extortionate demand, and declared
could not, should not, would not give
them up. The argument was getting
quite serious, when, thinking that an ex-
PLANTATION of how came by them might
be soothing, and having exhausted my
German, I tossed my head back and
gave them little trill, then initiated ap-
plause, and threw the bouquets up and
caught them again. The gruff old fell
lows grunted and smiled, and motioned
for me to pass on. The idea had pene-
trated,"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
How Grant Learned to Smoke.

General Grant has explained how he
became attached to cigar. When at
West Point he tried to join other cadets
in smoking, but the experiment did not
agree with him and he did not form the
habit, nor did he begin to smoke much
until he began fighting the battle of the
war. Engaging in all the early contests,
he found cigar of some service in re-
lieving the mental strain upon him, and
when battle was in progress he often
had a cigar i'll his mouth, but still he
was not an inverterate smoker On other
occasions he probably did not smoke so
much as most men of modern indulgence.
TO his surprise he found the newspapers
making a point of his smoking, and
very soon boxes of excellent cigars began
to arrive at his headquarters from all
parts of the country. There were SO
many that all officers attached to his i'm
mediate service were supplied, and with
such a supply he assisted in sampling
until, as the campaign went on, he en-
joyed his cigar on all occasions and has
since smoked as much as the best of
men. He thinks the newspapers in
huenced him good deal on the tobacco
question. W.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
Those Five Children.

The fact has before been mentioned that a
Mrs. Hazard, at Monticello, ILL.,, last September,
gave birth to five children. In corroboration
Of the statement, we take the following from
the columns of the Washington Cd. c. Ma
tiondl Republican, which is written by the
father of the "litter:'
MONTICELLO, PRATT COUNTY, ILL.,,
December 20, 1880
Editor National Republican.
Dear Sir-Excuse me for presenting Won
picture Of my five babies, born September 18,
1880. am anxious to learn whether there il
any other such case on record or not. From all
authority 1 can gather there is no man can
show picture Of Eve; and il am the only
man that can do 30, think I am entitled to
premium. / am wounded soldier Of the late
war. Yours respectfully, MICHAEL HAZARD.
p. S.-Their weight, when born, averaged
from three to five pounds; total, 1917 pounds.
On the back Of the picture is the following:
"Born September 18, 1880, Of Mrs. Aseneth
SalinA Hazard, wife Of Michael Hazard.
"The wife was born at Little York, Washing-
ton County, Indiana, May Q, 1844 Michael
Hazard was born in Vienna, Scott County, In
diana, December 2, 1s41; married October l.,
1858.
Michael Hazard enlisted in Company c..
Thirty-eighth Regiment Indiana Volunteers,
August 26, 1851, and was shot through the
right shoulder at Perryville, KY, October s,
1854. Discharged December 81, 1862, and
moved to Monticello, Pratt County, in 1866.
Both Americans"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
A Remedy for Diphtheria.

A lady living in Williamsburg has
sent the following remedy for diphtheria
to the Brooklyn Board of Health, adding
that she had used it with success with
her six children: "Take a slice of fat
baconAside meat-the older the better;
sew it on soft piece of flannel; then
saturate it with coal (petroleum) oil.
Place it on the neck, having the meat
reach from ear to ear. After pounding
several raw onions into poultice place
enough of the same into the patients
stockings to cover the soles of the feet,
and have the patient put the stockings
on. The poultice must be warm in order
not to chill the patient The throat
should then be gargled with some toma-
to catsup; strong with red pepper, salt,
and vinegar shaken well together will do.
If the patient is too young to gargle wet
the throat with few drops. Ii vomit-
ing occurs, lime water purchased at a
drug store with directions should be
given. Be sure to cause irritation on
the neck"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
Thirty-Nine Lnshes.

Tho Alexandria Cva.) Guzette says: .'The
only case except that of Officer Barney McCann,
who was suspended from the police force for
drunkenness, before Mayor Smith this morning
was that Of Mary Eliza johnson and William
Brown, both colored, charged with stealing
box Of tobacco from J. Crilley, who keeps
restaurant on the corner of King and Union
streets. The woman admitted that she anG
Brown were the guilty parties, and stated tha
the tobacco had been sold in Georgetown
whereupon they were sentenced to receive
thirty-nine lashes each. The sentence wa,
promptly executed, 30 far as the woman wal
concerned, but the man, claiming to be in a dis
eased condition, was held for medical examina
ton. The physician deciding that the execu
ton OF the sentence wonld do him no harm.
Brown received his thirty-nine lashes in the af-
ternooa."
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
Mer Husbnnd Killed Her.

Mary Best, wife Of David Best, of Kokomo,
Indiana, died last week, of brutal treatment.
For five years she and her husband had led
miserable life. New Years Eve the husband
came home intoxicated, as usual, and abused
the woman shamefully, finally kicking her out
OF doors, where he forced her to remain until
she was nearly frozen. After weeks suffering,
uncared for, she died. At the inquest, Mrs.
Alice Bloser, 9 sister Of the poor woman, testi-
fed that the room in which the sick woman
lay, was below the freezing point during almost
the entire winter. Best is under arrest, and
will probably be made to suffer for bis cruelty.
Ten years ago Mrs. Best was an acknowledged
belle Of Kokomo, beautiful and accomplished,
and the brutal husband was one Of the fast
young men Of the town.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
Baby is Dead.

"Baby is dead" Three little words
passed along the line; copied somewhere
and soon forgotten. But after all was
quiet again I leaned my hand upon my
head and fell into deep reverie of all
that those words mean.
Somewhere-a dainty form, still and
cold, unclasped my mothers arms to-
night Eyes that yesterday were bright
and blue as skies of June dropped to-
night beneath white lids that no voice
can ever raise again.
Two soft hands, whose rose-leaf fingers
were won't to wander lovingly around
mothers neck and face, loosely holding
white buds, quietly folded in confined
rest.
Soft lips yesterday ripping with
laughter, sweet as woodland brook falls,
gay as trill of forest birds; tonight un-
responsive to kiss or call of love.
A silent home--the patter of baby feet
forever hushed-a cradle bed impressed.
Little shoes half worn-dainty garments
shoulder knots of blue to match those
eyes of yesterday folded with aching
heart away.
A siny mound, snow covered in some
quiet graveyard.
A mOtnerS SrOplnS tOucn, In uneasy
slumber, for the fair head that shall
never again rest upon her bosom The
low sob. the bitter tear, as broken
dreams awake to sad reality. The hope
of future years wrecked, like fair ships
that suddenly go down in sight of land.
The watching of other babies, dimpled,
laughing strong, and this one gone! The
present agony of grief, the future empti-
ness of heart, all held in those three lit
tie words, "Baby is Dead!'
Indeed, it is well that we can copy and
soon forget the words SO freighted with
woe to those who receive and send them.
And yet it cannot harm us now and
then to give tender thought to those
whom our careless pen stroke is prepar-
ing such weight Of grief.-Kokon,o
| Ty-jRr71e
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
An Expensive Pleasure.

1t is no trifing expense to be brides
maid at fashionable wedding" says
Washington correspondent of the Hart
ford (Ct) EUe,airg Post. GA lady
hearing another ask her daughter if she
was to be an attendant at certain we'd
ding, promptly answered: No; I am
tired of paying at least $100 for the dress
she wears whenever she is a bridesmaid.
She has bought dresses for that purpose
seven times, and that is enough OF
course q handsome present is always
given by bridesmaid to the bride, which
adds considerably to the cost of her at
tendance on her friend. The best man
at some weddings is forced to pay a good
round sum for boquets for the brides
maids. 1 know of one instance where q
young gentleman, who could i'll afford it,
was told that he would be expected to
present each of twelve bridesmaids with
boquet of rosebuds. There were no
groomsmen at that wedding, and only
six ushers, SO the unfortunate best man,
after he had accepted the post, was coolly
told that he would be required to pro-
vide the round dozen of boquets." -
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
A wisconsin Tragedy.

Near Oshkosh, Wis, the barn and house of a
wealthy German named yiskow was discovered
by the neighbors to be on fire, and on arriving
on the premises, they found them both locked.
A daughter was discovered lying near the gate
bleeding, with two large gashes in her head and
her clothes partly burned. After the fire the
remains Of Mrs. Yiskow were found. Enough
remained to show that her throat had been cut
from ear to ear. Suspicion had fastened on
Mr.. viskow, but his body was afterward found
in the ruins burned beyond recognition. Fam
lily relations had been unhappy. 1t is thought
that viskow killed his wife and daughter and
then fred his premises, meeting his own death
in the pyre. The daughter is insensible and
will probably die. The family had lived un-
happily. Some neighbors, however, lay the
deed to tramps
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20

Tom CoRw1N. of Ohio, once said: ''The
trouble with members of the bar is that
they don't get down low enough. They
shoot over the heads of twelve numb
skulls before them. I have seen Ewing,
Stanbery and Hunter, leading luminaries
as they are, dumbfounded at being
beaten by some stump-tailed, pennyroyal
bull of country attorney, with no more
law in his head than a snake in dog days.
I never score success in a jury trial
that I don't feel humiliated. Even if my
side has the right. I know I have used
means that ought to shame down East
stock peddler." :
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
"rhs Leopard Boy Before New York
DOefOrn.

Prof. George Henry Fox, in lecture on
skin diseases at the College of Physicians and
Surgeons, New York, exhibited as an illustra
ton the Leopard Boy" After the Professor
had explained that the color of different races
depended ON the amount of pigment contained
in the skin, the boy, young negro about
eleven years old, was led in. He was scantily
dressed, and his body is mottled with patches
Of white skin. Prof. Fox said that the spots
had enlarged considerably since the first exami-
nation Of the boy three years ago, and it was
safe to predict that the process would go on
until the transformation would be complete.
The lad, in response to questions, said that he
was black at birth, and that the white spots be-
gan to appear when he was three years old. He
suffered no pain.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
Maine Gaxernornhip.

The Committee on Gubenatorial Votes in the
Maine General Assembly have reported. The
votes of several doubtful towns were duly
tabulated; but in the case Of the Ellsworth re-
turns, showing ffty-seven votes for Harrison
N. Plaisted the Committee decided they had
not got the power to go behind the face of the
returns. The final tabulation is as follows
Harris NJ. Plaisted, 73,713; Daniel F. Davis,
1854; Nye 800, Joy 124, Harrison NJ. Plaisted
81, scattering IS. After a long discussion the
Committee voted Is to to report in favor of
Plaisted's election under the plurality amend
ment
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20

Certainly strong opinion, said one Of
our reporters to whom the following was
detailed by Mr.. Henry Kaschop, with
this city: suffered SO badly with rheu-
matism in my leg last winter, that 1 was
unable to attend to my work, being COM
pletely helpless. I heard of st. Jacobs
Oil and bought a bottle, after using which
I felt greatly relieved. With the use
of the second bottle I was completely
cured. In my estimation there is moth
ing on earth so good for rheumatism as
st. Jacobs Oil. It acts like charm
Worcester (lNass.9 Spy.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
Governor Port~r'. InaururnI.

Gov. Porter, Of Indiana, in his inaugural ad
dress, opposed the suggestion of his predeces-
sor, who had advised the calling Of constitu-
tional convention. He recommended the ap-
pointment of Board of Visitors to oversee the
State benevolent institutions, two of the mem
bers at least Of which, in his opinion, should
be women. He recommended also that measures
be taken to reclaim the swamp lands, embracing
1000 acres Of the territory of the State, and
enforces the usefulness Of the Bureau of Statis-
tics and Geology, but sees no necessity for the
establishment of Board Of Pardons. The ad-
dress paid high tribute TO the memory Of the
late Gov. Williams.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
a saenkening Accident.

Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Shannon, two colored
women, occupy the same house on North Fif-
teenth street, Philadelphia Mrs. Jackson's
three-year-old boy, and Mrs. shannon's two
months old girl were in a room together. The
screams Of the infant brought the mothers to
the room, who were horriied to witness the
bog, with the poker heated nearly to white
heat, punching it down the infants throat.
The poor little thing died shortly after.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20

dispatch from Albany says: Charles M.
Phelps, ex-stste Treasurer and defaultcr, con-
victed In October, 1875, Of forgery and larceny
on three counties, and sentenced 10 five years
imprisonment on each, has died Of consump-
ton In the Penitentisry. He would have re-
ceived pardon In few DAYS.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
Feels Young Araiu,

"My mother was afflicted a long time with
Neuralgia and dull, heavy inactive condition
ton, and was almost helpless. Nophysicans or
medicines did her any good. Three months ago
she began to tise Hop Btters, with such COED
effect that she seems and feels young again, al
though over 70 years old. We think there is no
other medicine 1T 10 use in the family,n-sA
lady, in Providence, II, l,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20

Advices from Fort Davis, Texas, say Mr..
Brain, OF Fl Paso relates that the vestbound
stage, January 8, was captured by Indians in
Guitman Canon, one hundred miles west Of
Fort Davis, the driver and team killed, and
everything, including the mail, cut to pieces
and carried away.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
s...r.l er..s =. rr..sA..s.

The Worlds Fair Commission in session last
week, amid great enthusiasm, elected General
Grant as President of that body. Mr.. Grant
tas signi6cd his willingness to accept, and
states that after two or three months, which
time will be occupied with private Affairs, he
will be able to give his whole time and attention
TO the scheme.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
r.r.sr.,Ale C....,,A..,...

A consolidation of the rival telegraph COM
panies, the Western Union, the American
Union and the Atlantic and Pacific, has at last
been effected IL is understood that the COM
bination was effected on the basis Of s8O, ,0O0,-
900 capital for the new company, of which the
Western Union is TO have s5s, ,000, 900, the
American Union e15, ,OO0, 900, and the Atlantic
and Pacific s7,ooo,0 900. The present capital Of
tho Western Union Is about e41, 900, 600, Of the
Of the American Union els, ,00O, ,000 and Of the
Atlantic and Pacific s14, ,0OO, 900.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20

"DENs1s, my boy" said a school
master to his Hibernian pupil, II fear l
shall make nothing Of you-youve no
application" "An', sure enough. sir, "
said the quick-witted lad, " isn't it my
self that's always been tould there's no
occasion for it? Don't see every day in
the newspapers that No Irish need ap-
ply at all, at alp"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
Powder Explosion.

The store and stock, groceries, etc., of ]. P.
Andrews Co., at Climax, Kalamazoo County,
Michigan, were blown all to pieces by the ex-
plosion Of 100 pounds Of powder. Twelve per-
sons were injured, nine very badly. The clerk
was weighing out some powder for customer
when, by some unaccountable accident, the
powder ignited and the explosion followed. 1t
Is a miracle that nobody WAS killed outright.
Charles Gould, clerk, John Shafer, farmer, and
the customer who had bought the powder, and
William Van valkenberg, laborer, who was
standing by, were so badly injred that they
will probably die.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20

To-DAr's duty can only be done we'll to-
day. Time and circumstances are now
favorable, and We are in tho best condi-
ton to perform it. Tomorrow all will
be changed; other exigencies will arise,
other objects will claim our. attention,
and our capacity for performing that
special duty will be sensibly diminished
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20

An Astoria dispatch via San Francisco says:
"Parties exploring the rock near Tillamock
Head discovered the bodies Of twelve men Of
the wrecked ship Lupata- Seven were huddled
together in one spot and five in another, lodged
in clefts Of tho rock, and all were perfectly
nude."
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20

Philip McCanerty. Michael Boyle, Peter Gal
laghcr and James Harkins, victims Of tho Al
lentown boiler explosion, died Friday night,
making thirteen deaths. Two moro persons
are In dying condition.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
As.s. sentences % .. na.r,S.

Nathan Orlando Greenfield, the wife murder
err, Of oswego County, N. Y, has been SEN
tcnccd to be hanged February IS. This la the
fourth time Greenfield has been sentenced TO
death, zach time getting new trial by the dis
covery Of additional evidence. ..I o..
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
m,.-r.bus Fat. .r . Ms,,r..s. u...

The dwelling Of James Conlin, in Lebanon,
Wis, burned to the ground, and in the flames
perished the owner, man over eighty years Of
age, blind and deaf. He and his wife lived
alone, and the heroic efforts Of Mrs. Conlin
were insufficient 10 savo her husband. His
body was taken from the ruins In four pieces.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20

THE love of truth and real desire of
improvement, ought to be only motives of
augmentation; and, where these are sim
cere, no difficulty can be made of en-
bracing the truth as soon as it is per-
ceiyed
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20

The Me,os and Courier Of Charleston, 9. O.,
publishes . summary Of reports reoerved from
AL sections Of the State, showing great dam
age 10 the cotton and rice crops from the pro-
tracted wet weather. 1t estimates that Of tho
cotton unpicked in December, fully one-half
mas been totally lost, while the remainder has
been much damaged in quality. What remains
OF the ssa Island crop IL rotting in the fields.
The rice harvest, owing mainly to rainy wealth
Or, Il one Of the most unfortunate on record.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20

IT is fact which is not generally rea-
lized that America widens at the North
until it juts out into tho ocean SO as to be
within thirty-six miles of Asia. In Sc
vere seasons Behring's Straits are frozen
over, and animals have passed on the ice
from one continent to the other.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
Dyi.s rren ss.ryasis..

. Mrs. Anderson, (colored), was found by her
neighbors dead from starvation, in an old shan
ty in seaton village, . suburb Of Toronto, her
husband lying beside her, dying from the same
cause. He IL unable to speak and too weak TO
cat, now that food In provided.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20

An ottawa's dispatch says the debt Of the
Dominion Government is, in round numbers,
two hundred million dollars-an increase over
last year OF sixteen million dollars.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20

Advices from London state that thirty-two Of
the crew Of the Spanish steamer Leon, which
sank In collision with the steamer Harelda,
have been saved. Thirty are still missing.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20

"1 was dragged down with debt, poverty and suffering
for years. caused by sick family and large bills for doc
soring, which did them good 1 completely dis
coursged until by the advice OF PASTOR
procured Hop Bters and commenced their use and in
month all we'll, and none of us have
sick day since andI want to all can
keep your families well with Hop Bters for less
than Doctors visit will cost, know it. A WORKING
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
Now Yerh city, T...Als Pr>r<rtx

The Tax Commissioners Of New York City
this year place the amount Of assessable prop
ecty in that city at ESQ., 7so 939, an increase Of
over t3s, ,0O0, 900 over last year.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
ssxsy-Hssr Live I.sss.

Information has reached San Franeheo that
on the 18th OF December . japanese coasting
steamer, with sixty passengers and crew Of
twenty-five, foundered in Inland Sea, and sixty.
four lives were lost.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20
NEWS SUMMARY


There were 1000 accidents on the great lake.
iast year, and the loss Of life Was heavier thar
Gor many years past
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-01-20

The Army and Macy Gazette, of London.
says tho contributions Of tho Imperial Govern.
ment to the Afghan war will be st least f6,
OOO, 900.