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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-12

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When q horse, COW, sheep or hog
dies the question arises as to where
they shall be placed. The location
being selected, it is there left as q
prey to carrion birds, dogs and in
Esecfs- Sometimes the hide is taken
of and the remainder of the carcass
is thrown away. 1t is a serious mis-
take to waste the carcasses in such
q manner, as the flesh is rich for fer
tilizing matter Of the most valuable
kind, and the bones are useful also.
There are several methods of dis
posing of them without trouble, the
quickest being the immediate de-
composing of the animal in the ma
|nure heap, which is simply chopping
|it up in pieces and placing the
pieces in the centre of the compost.
Or, if preferred, the carcass can be
taken to some selected point and
covered with q thick covering of
earth, there to remain until it de-
Gays, in which case the earth absorbs
the gasses to great degree, and the
carcass is thus disposed Of It-should
be protected against dogs by a COW
ering Of rails or boards, to prevent
the earth being scratched away from
it. In the course of time the bones
can be ground or pulverized at lei
sure and dissolved with sulphuric
acid; which renders them available
for plant food at once. Dead an
imals are somtimes more valuable
than when living. The French buy
dilapidated horses, kill them and use
them for fertilizing purposes. The
English are very careful to use
every portion of them-en-
trails, meat and bones. The
Dutch have large pots filled with
boiling water and lye, into which
they throw flesh ard bones, letting
it boil for few hours and afterwards
pour, when cooled, into barrels.
In few weeks they find the bones
partly dissolved. The liquid is
poured over the manure, the undis-
solved bones first pounded and mix
ed with manure. This is a good
method ofpreparation, but the mass
should be composed with earth, as
the lye is detrimental to the manure
heap on account of its propensity to
liberate nitrogen. The matter of
of the disposal Of carcasses is not
difficult one, as any farmer can easily
summon sufficient ingenuity for his
purpose, but the fault is that the
farmer does not preserve them for
use at all, thus depriving himselfof
valuable enriching matter A dead
horse or COW is wortl, IA ton of the
best farmyard manure, ,irnd probably
more, valuable than two or three
tons. of unprotected MANURE Phaa-
delphia Record.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-12

.XxsHINercN, March q. = The
Secretary of the Interior has prepar-
"a a statement in response to res
'olution Of the House calling for an
estimate Of the amount of money
that would be required to pay the
pension of the survivors of the Mex
ican war and Indian wars prior to
1876. The statement covers a num-
Der of tables prepared by the Com
missioner of Pensions, in which he
estimates that s65, $50, $50 win be re-
quired to pay the Mexican war PEN
sion, and S2S,201, ,632 to pay the
pensions Of the Indian wars, or an
aggregate Of @9S, $50, ,112
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-12

NORTH TRoY, VI, March 2S--The
trial Of Edward and Clara Peters
for the murder by torture and star
vstion oftheir adopted child, . boy ol
Z. years. at Mansonville, Quebec, in
November last, was concluded to
day at Sweets5urg, Quebec. Ed.
ward Peters was sentenced to be
hanged April %. The woman was
convicted of manslaughter and SEN
fenced to ten. years Imprisonment
in the Kingston Penitentiary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-12

The other day curious old wom-
an, having abundle in her hand md
walking with . painful e16rt sat
down on astep TO resi- She was Gu
rious bccauso her eaTmen>D were
neat and oIean, though threadbare,
and curious because smile crossed
her wriukled face ~ children passed
her. 1t might have been this smile
that attracted group Of three little
ones, the oldest about nine They
all stood in row in front of the old
woman, saying never q word, but
Watching her lacs. The emile brigtr
ened, fingered, and then faded =
way, and corner of the old calico
apron went up to wipe away tear.
Then the eldest child stepped for
ward and asked:
aAre you sorry because you
haven't got any children?"
T-I had children once, but
they are all dead p whisper
ed the woman, q sob in her throat.
I'm awfally sorry" said the little
girl, as her own chin quiyered. "rd
give you one Of my little brothers
here, but you see l haven't got but
two, and / don't believe I'd like to
spare one"
God bless you. child-bless you
forever!" sobbed the old woman, and
for full minute her face was buried
in her apron.
GBut III tell you what I'll do,"
seriously continued the child.
sYou may kiss us all once, and if
little Ben isn't afraid you may him
four times, for he's just as sweet as
candy.
Pedestrians who saw the three
we'll dressed children put their arms
around that old woman's neck and
kiss her weregreatly puzzled. They
didn't hear the woman's words as
she rose to 60.
90! children, T'm only q poor old
woman, believing I'd nothing to
live for, but you've give me light
or heart than I've had for ten years."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-12
An Old Valentine

The Ledger, of Easton. Nd, says
that valentine sent by youth in
Washington to a girl in Easton, re-
calls a story of a name of note in
American history. The name Of
the sender of the missive is Beturn
J. Meigs, and the same christian
name has been in the Meigs fam
ily for several generations. Many
years ago, in Ianti:revolutionary
days, Jonathan Meigs copzled
a young lady who rejected RI ad.
dresses. Meigs continued to love
the girl, though too proud to try a
second time to win her, he determin-
ed never to marry anyone else, and
to live and die "a bachelor unless,
she of her own volition relented.
After few years the lady did re-
lent, or perhaps got to know her
own heart better, and sent letter
to her former suitor. Meigs got the
letter and found in it only two
words: "Return Jonathan" It
was enough. Jonathan did return
and made her his wife. The first
child was baptized, "Return Jona-
than," to commemorate the brief
letter that saved the Meigs family
from extinction, and from that day
to this there have been = Return J.
Meigs in every generation. The
cou1ov, of <1.> ~>1>~.Is.r<. v.fu~~~<3 A. =
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-12

Z"
He hnfi NO fred plau:
He ever vas shifting
And w.lkipp and taking
And turning and drifting,
he tsyked of his trials
And dvelt ON his voes.
Qaife out ~ the eloows'
Ana OUT y tne "
@Ahi Fate vxs 10 hard!
II favored his neixhbor,
Tbouoh toi,ine each day.
AIT the commopest labor,
He aIvnvn hsa plenty
with ssme4hine to SPARE,
While ne, fsui Augustus,
Had notning Dut care-
He had NO f;xed plrn.
No solid foundation,
No place to take root in
In Gods great creation.
He'd sailed and he'd fioated,
A zephvr a bubble.
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-12

w ASHkN81ON, m1fS<1 ~, 1oozs
Since General Grants appearance
in Washington, rumoEs about cabi-
net changes have filed the air. He
may have nothing to do with the,
proposed changes, but every body
seems to think that he has. It was
thought that the father in-law of
General Grants son, ex-senator
Chaffee, would be made Secretary Of
the Interior, but il seems that Sena-
tor Teller, of Colombo, Is tohave the
place. If the Indians read the pa
pers, they are now trembling in their
boots, if they have any boots, with
the announcement that Teller will
be over the head Of the Indian Bu-
reau. He has no sentimental TEN
derness for these unlovely wards Of
the nation. If tho truth were known,
he believes with General Sheridan
that the best Indian Is . dead Indi-
an, and that they have no more right
to the splendid western domain than
the panther an cayotes while they
help to make it q bowling wilder
| ness. We see too much Of the Indi-
an here at Washington. There is
nearly always a delegation from
some tribe here ostensibly tor the
purpose of having a talk with their
"Great Father" President, Arthur.
Their talks amount to nothing, and
are good for nothing, anditis strange
that the President does not stop
such empty humbuggery. These
talks are gotten up by: the Indian
agents who become tired of the dull
ness and nothing g-to-do-ness of from
tier post life, and, desirous of having
a pic mic, they bring half-a-dozen
filthy chiefs to Washington to talk
over some imaginary grievance
which if it were a real grievance
could be much better adjusted on
the ground, at that end Of the line.
To return from the frontier to the
cabinet. tits rumored that General
Beale, who was Minister. to Austria
under Grants first term, win be
made Secretary Of the Navy in place
of Judge Hunt. VIM. E. Chandler
is also talked of for the place, and it
is quite probable that one of them
will get it Judge Hunt can well
retire on his assets. During his
brief incumbency, he has given bis
sons permanent and lucrative places
'ins the u. s. Navy. Ussiil f,scaeg
3 aAlbilL prohibiting the immigra-
tion of Chinese has been passed by
. large majority, and the President
it is said win not veto it. Maybe he
will though, there are Just now in-1
fluences in and around the White /
House that are friendly to the heath |
en- Chinee. It is said that the pict-
uresqe Chinese ambassador with his
large and picturesque suit will leave
Immediately for Spain, taking with |
him the trade and the good will of
the hailed and fiowery kingdom.
The ambassador and his suit in their
gorgeous silk drapery are no more
like the Cinnamon of the Pacific |
coast than Oscar Wilde and Dr.. Ma
nv Walker are like men. If the'em-
bassodor carries out his threat to
leave, Connecticut Avenue will lose
one Of its chief Sunday afternoon
attractions. You know that this
avenue is the Sunday afternoon 4
promenade Of fashionable Washing |
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-12

WAsH1Neros, Mar. 31.-An agent
of Coups Circus visited The assassin
Guiteau in his cell atthe jail to-day,
and purchased two suiis, worn BY
Guiteau 1t the time he shot tho
President $3.50 WAS paid. For the
suit worn by Guiteau during his
trial, and when Bin Jones shot at
him, the agent paid 500. Guiteau
did not hesitate to part with his
clothing, and when informed that
the suits were TO b exhibited on
plaster casts Of himself now being
made for Coup by Wilson NcDon-
aid. the sculp9oF, ~ much slatsd.
Il tickied his vanity and The chan
|ces are that if the G0snt had been
smart be could have secured the
clothes for nothing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-12

vania not long ago, and was mucl
impressed by the appearance of on'
of the younger ladies present. She
was not beautiful, but united tn,
striking characteristics of a brilliant
fresh complexion, and profusior
of hair, white as snow, which was
wound on the top of her head aftel
the fashion of Madrozo's "Marquise,
belonging to Mrs. A. T. Stewart
She was very merry, a good talker
and, / must confess, l contrived tc
accupy the larger part of her atten
ton with the tendency toward mo
nopolizing the best which the mo
ment affords that ] am told is often
observed by my familiars.
After bidding adieu to the ladies
/ turned to the obliging friend who
had been my sponsor at these Incl
dental gayities Of, and casually
remarked, after talking somewhat ol
my new acquaintance:
'sBy Jove what hair !! It accents
her whole appearance. Wasn't she
lucky to achieve it young ?"
MY friend removed his cigar.
"That depends upon how you
look at il. / am inclined to think,
taking things by and large, that she
was. I doubt, however, if she
wouldn't say to-day that the price
was rather large. And it was q pref
ty big price. Do you like stories
Pm minded to tell one, if you ike,
about the white hair you admire 80
much" s.t
We went over to the hotel and
something like this my friend told
me II
"You have no idea, you city peo-
pie, the interest we country people
take in the courtships Of young
folks. From the time Harry Wells
began to sadie up to Mamie Clausen
at church socials until their mar
riage in the First Presbyterian
church the entire community gave
minute consideration to their af-
fairs. Mamie's father, John Clausen,
was and is now prominent COM
mission merchant, generally consid-
cred wealthy, and has always lived
at least like q man of means. Ma
mie was pretty and dashing, q local
In. -~x f..x~~.k~ un~~~sc
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-12
n ARUE M. HICKS,
|L JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Somerset, Penn'A-

nR. J. X. MILLER has perma-
Unently located IN Berlin for the pfeetioe Of
Y protection. Once opposite Charles krissinE
rssore apr. =. '7otf
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02
DEATH OF MIR. F. c. FALLS.

We were greatly surprised to learn that on tue night of the 30th of Jan aary, at the residence of Greer Oates, in Pope O., F. C. Falls, Treasurer of this county, died, of pneumonia. The news of his death was so unexpected to us, and our at tachments for his virtues so dear and strong that it IS sickening to the heart to record his death and mum Der him with the things that were" To say that Pope county has lost a good citizen would be simply stereo- type. Mr. Falls, beyond all ques- tion, was one of the most useful men in the county. We cannot reasona- bly, expect to find another with all his virtues.
 His public and private life are un- exampled. No man stood so thor. oughly identified with the interest, or so inaliepable in the affections of the people, as did he. Every heart sorrowfully responds to his death, and sincerely mourns that he is gone. He died as he lived, without blem- ish or reproach against his charac- ter. The affections of all who knew him united and centered in him.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02
From MOreland Township.
litor Russellville Democrat:

Editor RusSellyille Democrat:
 Last election day the taxpayers oi Gravel Hill, voted school tax of [ mills for building purposes, soon after elaction they took their wagons and de- livered the lumber on the ground. The house, when completed, will be one of the best country school houses in the county. It is 25x34 feet, going up ir werkman-like style, by Messrs. Brea- shears & Eudy.
 Among the other new buildings, we notice a nice cottage going up on Mir w. $. Bowden's farm.
 Of late there has been much said of gold hunting and we are not behind in that, Mr.---of Dover, with his Mineral rod came out and showed us where the glittering stuff may be found in mex haustable quantities, enough for one, enough for all. It is on the farm of Mir. N, one mile from the Camp ground. They have been working and have gone to the amazing depth of one foot and found solid rock.
 Our neighborhood is settling up. Among the late arrivals we notice Messrs. Sewell, Clark, Csrnes, Porter, Finn. F. F. Bowden and w. s. Bow den of Ponola county, Miss. We well come all such to our midst and hone they may become permanent citizens, and there is still room for others.
 The Messrs. Bowden's will soon start out with their well boring fixtures.
 Jan. 23, 1882, BILlSO.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02
Regular Meeting of the School Directory of the IsusselIville Public School, Jan. 2S, 1882.

School Board met in regular meet ing. and at roll call tho following members answered to their names, viz: J. L. Shinn, Alva Russell, NJ. II. Baird, R. H. Tate and F. E. Bar row. The minutes of the last two meetings were read and approved.
 The Secretary asked longer time to report amount of moneys collected for tuition from pupils outside the district.
 The Superintendent handed in his report for the 4th month ending 20th Jan, which reads as follows:
 No. of pupils enrolled to date, 327 |" Attendance, ,....... S5 pr.ct |" Tardy. 15 pr.ct |" who did not mss q day, I09 General progress, good: all things considered the school is so much bet ter than l had expected that l am myself surprised at our success, and congratulate the board for their eff cient administration. c. A. JONES,
 Superintendent"
 Account of NJ. H. Baird presented for three years services as secretary of the board for $35. Account allow ed and ordered paid.
 On motion of Mir. Baird, the board agreed to continue the pubic school until the l7th of Feb. and longer if by that time the board find that there will be sufficient money in the treasury to continue it longer.
 Mr. Tate presented account of W. D. Livingstone for work on school building and grounds for $S.75, al lowed and ordered paid; also m account of J. H. Perry for $2.05, al lowed and ordered paid.
 The committee on stoves reported and were discharged.
 The secretary was requested ta purchase 100 bus. coal for the school house. On motion of Mir. Baird the secretary was requested ts furnish the board with full statement of all moneys received and expended in the erection of school house and for teachers, &c. Board adjourned to meet Saturday night 18th February.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02

kind who has ever visited Little Rock. The Russellville Literary Guild have the management of the preparations for the entertainment, and the Hall will be we'll warmed and lighted and every one who goes will be made comfortable. Let all come who nave taste for literature, clo- quence, humor, fun, and living de lineation of the various manifesto. tions of the human passions, feel ings, impulses and tastes generally General admission, 90 cents; resery. ed seats 25 cents extra.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02
Prof. HammIll's Entertainment.

Our readers will not forget that as we stated in our last issue, there will be an interesting, instructive and humorous entertainment given at the Masonic Hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings by Prof. Hammill and his accomplished daughter, Miss. Alice. Prof Fish, Superln. tendent of the public schools in Little Rock, says in the Gazette of late date, that as an elocutionist, impersonator and reader of Shakes. peare and other authors, Prof Ham. mill is superior to any teacher of the
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02
Facts Worth Remembering.

Most eminent physician give testimo- ny that the best, safest and mildest rem edy for all forms of blood-poisoning, whether inherited or contracted, is Acker's Blood Elixer, which gives tone and vitality to the system, throwing off all evils--removing pimples, scrofula, rheumatism, etc. Sold by John W. Turner & Go.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02

"Wine is mocker, and strong drink is raging" Take Prickly Ash Bitters. It is not beverage. but remedy for all i'll effects of an excess of intoxica- ting stimulants. Dont't take a drink before breakfast ''just to wake you up" because vou feel so stupid and languid. You are sure to feel worse as soon as the effect wears of. Take q half wine glass of Prickly Ash Bitters. It will brighten you up for the whole day.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02
LOCAL NEWS.
You had better get vaccinated.
 The very best of flour at Woot

The very pest of nour at WOOL ems.
 -WANTED.--To exchange valua- ble town property for farm near town. Apply at this office.
 Our young friend, Dr. J. F, NJ. Tate, of Griffin township, was a wei come caller st our sanctum last week.
 -FoR SALE.-Three first.class sewing machines, at low prices and on easy terms. Apply at this office. MT. Frank Bayhss, of Dover, was hand shaking with numerous friends on our streets last Saturday.
 -WANTED.--To borrow $400 at 10 per cent. interest. Ample securi- ty given. Apply to X, care this of- flee.
 The family of Lawyer Deggett arrived from Missouri last Friday. They will go to housekeeping Tn the Ozment residence.
 -I will close out J. B. Austin's stock of Watches, Jewelry &c., very low. Call at once.
 J. W. WELLS.
 The county political cauldron begins to simmer. In the sweet sub seauently it will boil satisfactorily, and don't you fail to remember it.
 Under the new time table pas senger trains on the Ft. Smith road now pass this station as follows Going west, l 20 ?. m; going east, 1925 a. m.
 The largest stock of groceries ever brought to this place is on ex. hibition at W. P. Wootens and he proposes to sell them at the very lowest figures.
 MT. Milton Poe, 9 son of Mir. E. II. Poe, of Dallas, Ark, was n visl- tor to his old home and friends a few days of last week. He has now gone to his fathers.
 The county treasurer having died seven months preceding the election for county officers, there will have to be speclal election held to fill the vacancy
 At Little Rock Ark, Jan. 30, fourteen now cases of smallpox were reported. The board of health is taking the necessary steps to guard against the contagion.
 A good plank walk on the north and west sides of the public school building enclosure, is much needed improvement. We are glad to learn that the board contemplates laying these, and other walks, soon.
 Meat, Meal, Flour, coffee, sugar, moasses, fine syrnp, oat meal, buck wheat flour, cheese, fish, lard, coal oil, vinegar, tobacco and snuff, tin ware, crockery, glass ware, lamps, canned goods of every description, and many other articles at W. P. Wooten's for sale at rock bottom prices.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02

--Russellville, Jan. 3l. 1882. Re- ceived of the German Insurance Co.,, of Freeport, III. $f46,45, in full of all damages caused by fire on the l4th of Nov. 1881. Insured under policy l23- 905, and to my entire satisfaction, and recommend the said CO.,, to all my friends wanting first class Insurance.
 SUSAN WILLIAMsoN,
 w. W. WILLIAMSON.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02

-MRs. HARRIET LEVY, late of Tren- ton, Tenn, has located in this place, where she will manufactured all kinds of Braids, Puffs, Cvrls' and Prizes. She asks the ladies to favor her with their patronage. Borders can be left at barber shop. HARRIET LEVY.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02
The Market.

Cotton-we quote for tho best grades here, ais to He. The following are prices current in this m ar- ket to date, at retail stores: Butter, per pound, 20 to 35c. Eggs, per dozen, 12Xto 15c. Onions, 8 per bushel. Cabbage, 5C per pound Apples, $2. 50 to 800 Sweet potatoes, t.50 per bushel, Irish potatoes, sl.50 to g Flour, per pound, 4to5c. Corn, per bushcl, roc. Lard, per pound, i5c. Chickens. per dozen. $2. Bacon, per pound, 14c. Honey, per pound. 10 to 12Jsc.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02

Sam Gilmer is now renovating clo- thing. If you have any old clothes'you want made new just send them down to Sam Gillmer. He "ill rub out the grease spots and take away the stains, and make your old garments new again. Prices to suit the times. Leave orders at Burrell Levy's barber shop.
 SAM GILLMER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02

NoTIcE.-The undersigned has taken charge of saw mill 15 miles north west of Russellvllle, on the Clarksville road, and all persons in need of lum. Der, of all kinds, would do well to price mine before buying elsewhere. Satisfaction guaranteed.
 J. D, WICK.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02

The only Bitters and the only prep aration of iron that gives complete sat sfaction is Browns Iron Bitters. It contains no alcohol. It does not black en the teeth. It gives real strength.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02

A fire in new York City Tuesday destroyed several lives and property amounting to $l,000,000, including several newspaper offices.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02

If you want to buy hay, oats or rent farm call on W. A. Mckinney.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02

--Go to Roys' old and reliable hard, ware house and get 70 lbs. good brown sugar for one dollar.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02

@. ". Eby sells pounds of choice Coffee tor one dollar, at Roys' hardware store.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02

Will close out my stock of Poem at 75c each. J. ". WELLS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02

Use Rubber Paint first, last, and all the time. For sale by
 J. w. WELLS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02

-G. ". Eby, Manager of Roy's HsrdwareHouse, sells lbs Coffee for one dollar.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02

Motto Frames, Notices and Card Boards, in variety at J. ". WELLS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-02

Special bargains at J. ". Wells.