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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18
What Allied the Telegraph

During the fortnight which ended last
Saturday night, the telegraph line between
here and Chicago was so mysteriously in
terfered with-so that no message could be
sent, and all dispatches were sent by way
of Racine and Savanna. At first the
trouble was laid to high water somewhere,
but after the varions streams subsided, the
trouble continued the same as before. In
the day time however, the line worked as
well as could be desired. After week Of
search for the cause of the break, it was
discovered last Friday evening, in the shape
of long iron rod, which miner at La Sale
placed against the wires upon quitting his
work. The rod was knocked down, and the
wire worked well enough, The miner was
warned that q repetition of such disposal
Of his working tools would result in trouble
to himself as well as to the telegraph com
pany. He was utterly amazed at the power
of his rod over the wires, and thought the
telegraph was o "mighty quare thing to
be sthopped by the likes O. that rod. -
Davenport (Io,0a) Gazette, I'd.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18

BEAUTIFUL WoMAN.--H you would bc beau
tifnl, use Hagan's Magnolia Balm.
ltgiyes pure Blooming Complexion and
restores Youthful Beauty.
It's effects are gradual, natural and perfect.
IL Removes, RednoRs, Blotches aud PIm-
pies, cures Tan, Sunburn and Frockes, and
makes q Lady OF thirty appear but twenty
The Magnolia Balm makes the Skin Smooth
ana Pearly, the Eyo bright and clear; the
Check glow with the Bloom of Youth and i'm
parts fresh, plump appearance 10 the Coun-
tonanee No Lady heed complain Of her
Complexion when rs cents will purchase this
delightful article.
The best thing to dress tho Hair with Ia
Lyons Kathairon.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18

How LoNd A LOCOMOTIVE Will LAsT.-It
Is estimated that locomotive boiler will
last until the engine has travelled over $780,
600 miles. On some lines, however the
boiler under favorable circumstances, par
ticularly when pure woter 10 used, may
travel 100000 or 500, ZOO miles before be.
coming unserviceable. Assuming that the
life Of tho engine is determined BY tho en-
durance OF tho boiler, and that II, under
favorable circumstances, IL will last the 600,
900 milos, then during that time II Is sti-
mated that the fre-box will probably re.
quire 10 be renewed nt least three times,
Che tires Of the wheels fve or perhaps six
times the cank-axles three or four Zines,
and tho tubes from seven 10 ton times.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18

CAN TTBE possible that over Five Million
Bottles Of Plantation BItlors have been sold
during the past year2 IL 10 almost incrodI-
bio, noyorthelossi IL is absolutely true, and Is
most convincing proofof fthorwondorful me-
diclnal and health.rostoripg qualities Every
,At whatever coat ortroubleit may be TO OBJ.
tain them Be careful that you get the gem
uino, and chat you arc not imposed upon by
spurious article. ft npii
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18

THE BEST AND ORIGINAL TONIC of Iron
Phosphorus, and Calisaya, known as
Forro PhoephoIated Elixir OF Ca
lisaya Bark. Tho Iron restores color to
thoolood, the Phosphorus renews waste OF
tho nerve tissue, and tho Calsaya gives
anatural healtbfulness 10 the digestive or
gans, thereby. curing dyspepsia in its various
Depression of Spirits. Manufactured only by
CABWELL, HAZARD y co., successors TO
Oaswell, Mack Co., New York. Sold By ali
Druggists.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18

The Advance says 'Thero Is some.
thing wrong about the architecture Of our
churches, when they are no planned ns 10
mako tho dim religious light 80 dim that
ono has 10 read by faith rather than by
sight Windows are getting 10 bo but merc
tressos, and the light comes through them
robbed Of its cboerfulness by having "a
pass through glass altogether too deeply
stained. When churches have TO burn gas
II the day be littlo cloudy, reform IL
needed. and they deserve, In that respect,
at least, tho term Of gilded and uphol.
stored cavorns.' Why we should shut light
out OF thom more than out OF our dwellings
is 0 mystery
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18

INADEs AND 0uTgIpE. Tho publishers of
the EyESINd WIsCoEIN, Milwaukee, tho
originatora OF tho economical syslem of p int
cd paper for country journals, arc now fur
nishing paper Mt merely nominal price
some 1ceets absolutely free Of cost We are
now furnishing about two hundred papers,
and arc willing TO contract with ono hundred
moro. Apply, stating circulation, 70 the nm
dorslgned. We print four sizes OF 0utsides
and Insdes -22x32, 2ix30, 2Gx4O, 28x44. Re.
publican, Democratic and Neutral CRAMER,
AIKENa ~ CRAMER. Milwaukee. Wis.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18

The steamer San Jacinto, from New
York for Savannah, went ashore on RogerB
Island, on the morning OF the 9th The
passengers and crow are safe
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18

MAGNOLIA WATEn. Superior TO tho best
imported German Cologne, and sold nj half
tho price. $1,000
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18

The CRAM WILL CASE. The will of the
late Jacob Gram has been admitted to pro-
bate in the Surrogate Court in New York
Mr., Cram left nm estate worth nearly mil,
lion, most in real estate in that city and
Chicago. The widow being dead, the en-
tire estate was left to the four children of
the deceased, two sons and two daughters,
in equal parts. The original will placed
the share of each Of the children, with the
exception of Henry A. Cram, in trust for
their use but IN the codicil they are taken
out of trust and bequeathed without condi-
tion, except the share of Laura Virginia,
wife of General James Watson Webb.
In her case the executors are directed TO
hold the shares in trust for her use during
the life of her husband. In case she sur
wives her husband, she is to come into
absolute possession Of her share, otherwise
it is to go to her next of kin; or, if she
leaves children, to them in trust. The
executors are Frederick G. Thurston, Henry
X, Bull and Henry A. Cram.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18

AN AsIATIc COUPLE IN SARAToaA.--A
Saratoga letter says:
'crhe latest sensation has been the ap-
peamnce here OF agenuine live Asiatic aud
wife, in Oriental costume, all the way from
Bombay. The gentleman registered at
Congress Hall, on Saturday as ID. T.. CANA
and wife, Bombay, end from the moment
of his arrival until his departure this even
ing, he has been with his companion, tho
cynosure of alleyes Io IN making q trip
around the world, and left today for San
Francisco by the Pacific Railroad. IIe
speaks English fluently and IL highly &C.
complished gentleman. The only pecu-
liarlty Of his costume consists of q gor-
geous turban, whose brilliant hues contrast
admirably with his Asiatic complexion and
masses Of long glossy black hair; but his
wife IL attired IN dress M novel hs IL Is
elegant. She Is not over four feet in
height, and with her Oriental features and
magnifcently figured silk robe wound
closely about tho hips and limbs, with one
end thrown over tho left shoulder, and tho
lower edge brushing the floor, her little
round hat and velvet jacket she moves
about, hand In hand with her husband
with gliding grace, suggestive OF symme-
try, and all the languid yoluptuousness Of
the East"
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18

HuLET DAvIg& Co. Piano Forte Makers,
272 Washington stroob Boston. Thirty-lye
premiums awarded. Every instrument war
other hrst-class mako N the,Unitod States.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18

PARTICULAR attention is directed 10 tho ad-
vorhaemont oR Book for tho Mlllion--MAp-
Notwithstanding column. "A ~ should
DO read by all.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18

There was snow storm Of Mount
Washington, N. H., on the 9Th, and ice
formed during the night
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18

pmyArr medical. III. Reaa DIR. whittier's
Adyortigemont.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18
ANIatriInOnial Incident.

The Petit Moniteur is responsible for
the following;
An amusing episode of conjugal life is at
present diverting the Partisan gossips.-
Madame Tote, one of the stars of the FASH
| ionable world, lives near the Champs Ely
sees. Great in rank and fashion, she is
still greater in person, and is endowed with
physical strength seldom allotted to the
fair sex. Her husband, who is five years
older than his better hall. is her very anti
thesis, small of stature, puny and meagre
In frame, and very bald, But, neverthe-
less, fatters himself that he is o perfect An
tinous of beauty, and, under this harmless
delusion, pays delicate court to all his
wife's friends, to their intense amusement
which is fully shared by Madame herself
Now, as chance would have it, one fine
morning last week, one of Madame Totes
waiting maids, piquant little blonde of
some 18 summers. was preparing her mis-
tress's bath. While occupied with this
service, some demon put ii into the heart
of her master to pass by chance through
the bathroom. Here he fingered with the
fair soubrette, who, however, did not relish
his attentions and repulsed him. The i'm
petuous Oeladon, however, persevered, and
w upOh
the lips Of the damsel he was Mortified to
find himself grasped firmly from behindby
O pair of powerful arms, lifted from the
ground in twjnkling, and thrown into the
bath by his vigilant spouse, who had stolen
unawares upon the scene. Antinous scram-
bled out ofthe bath, dripping like water
god, and was pursued to his dressing. room
by the pitiless laughter of both mistress
and maid After donning dry garments he
departed for the country in great wrath,
and has, it is said, instructed his lawyer to
prepare articles ofseparation from his cruel
wife. The latter takes delight in describ-
ing the scene to all her friends, and never
fails to add: ''If the Court pronounce our
separation, shall console myself with the
reflection that, without being queen,
have at least been able to confer on my
husband the Order of the Batn."
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18

MERCHANTS GARGLINd On.-Of the cell
ebrated Merchants Gargling Oil, and of
the enterprise and successful business
management of our respected townsman,
John Hodge, ESQ., the st. Louis Weekly
Dispatch OF July 3lst, speaks as follows:
No better reputation has attended the
manufacture OF any article or compound In
this country than that of the Merchants
Garghng Oil, which has now come into
general use throughout the United States,
and to-day stands upon its own merit as q
liniment enjoying the full confidence of the
public. It's name has become world wide,
and the cures effected by il on both nan
and beast, ARE witnessed wherever il is used.
This medicine possessing in high degree
the properties of an anodyne and restora-
tive, has O wonderful influence over many
painful diseases, and its efficacy to heal is
attributed to the chemical combination of
the choice Ingredients Of which it is com
posed.
II was in Lockport that the discovery of
this medicine was made and there it has
arisen from infancy toa good old age, fos-
tered by the many satisfactory results aris-
ing from its use. II has stood the test for
upward of thirty years, and stands to-day
unshaken as the rock, its foundation being
built upon actual testimonials of the cures
it has performed upon both man and beast.
The demands for il has been steadily in
creasing for years, and Notwithstanding
the breaking ont of the late war; which
cut off large demand from the southern
States its spread in the North made its
sale more extensive than before,
and now as the Southern
States are again open to the commercial
world, in addition to tho old ones, il has
gained many new customers in that section
Of the country. Not alone to the healing
qualities OF this medicine is It's success at
tributable, although its popularity has
been gained only by thorough test.
Such business requires skillfnl manage
ment and to our respected friend, John
Hodge, Esq, Secretary Of Merchants Gar
Cling Oil Company, belongs to very large
extent the credit Of its unlimited success.
His untiring energy, unsurpassed business
qualifications, has won for him not only
the esteem Of all those with whom he deals,
but through his exertions the credit of the
business has been maintained and has
grown in greatness, alld will continue 80
TO do while under his control. -LOckpo
Journal.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18

An international exhibition 10 10 be
held at Turin In 1872, 10 commemorats the
completion OF the Mount Cenis tunnel.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-18
Personal.

The Empress Eugenie visits Constan-
tinople in September
Mr.. Roye has been appointed as U, =.
Consul at Prague.
Mr.. Toucey left 1000 TO Trinity Col
lege, Hartford
Dan Rice is building barn ut Girard,
Penn, which will cost $40, 900.
Hon John Bigelow, the editor OF the
New York Tmcs is n Swedenborgian.
1t Ia stated that Henry Keep left 10 his
wife and daughter $2,000,000 worth OF
stock Of the Northwestern Railroad.
Jas. Griffin, tho Eric r.. II. engineer
charged with causing the Mount Hope dis
aster, has been discharged ON bail.
The tallest Yale graduatel or 1869 IL O.
D. McNaughton, Michigander who stands
six feet five inches in his shoes tIa
Major Powell, Of Colorado exploring
fame, is native Badger, having been born
in Walworth county in this State.
Among recently chronicled arrivals al
San francisco ia those of Isaac v. Fowler,
the defaulting New York postmaster
Tho Hon. John Morrissey Is said TO be
the n0ider OF certain AnnfeB OF Oenbfnl rnii
road which are now worth half o million
more than he paid.
Mrs. Senator Ramsey, Of MINI, who
is very beautiful woman. drew the critical
gaze ofno less than Doro himself, in Paris
recently.
francis Maguiro, formerly clown ~
tached TO Dan Ricc's circus under the
name OF Frank Vaughan, died In tho Esse,
county, N. j., recently Of delirim tremens.
Hon Mr.. Washburne, our Minister Il
France, is taking the baths at Wildbad, IN
the Black Forest for the Improvement O
bis health. a.aistorl h. as sl,aA
Henry Ward Beeoher IL nj HIS summer
rctreat near Peekskill, on the Hudson, On
gagged on tho second volume Of his '1fo oI
Chdst."
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ThtleT HOul IutcI 5Ou W TUG nd-Wdy uOusS VII
the plank road eight mes in one hour, tomorrow
II he can.
RErIoious-A County Christian Convention was
inaugurated last evening in the First Baptist church.
Addresses delivered by Rev. II. d. Northrup, Of
the Twentythird street New York; Presbyterian
church, ana Mr.. Hawley OF Chicago.
FIREMEN's PARApE.-The Paterson Fire Depart
ment made an imposing and creditable parade yes
terday afternoon In honor OF the reception OF
.machinen and the mastering into service or the
Cataract Hose Company No. 2 addition to the de-
partment Just organized. The Fire department or
Paterson consists OF three steamers, three hand
engines, truck, two hose carriages aud another
hose company In process Of organization.
THE SOLDIERS MoSUgEEr-1he contract for
building the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on the
Heights, near Passaic Fails has been awarded to e.
]. Keising, OF Newark the originator OF the plans
for $4,000. me work IL to he done by October
OF next year. Four bronze tweive-pound cannons
TO adorn The base, and presented TO the association
by Congress, arrived In Paterson on Tuesday even
lng. The total cost OF the monument WIN be about
g., 900.
SERIOUS AssAULr-on tuesday night two men,
named David Freeland and Patrick Connery got
into quarrel while In Golfers saloon, In Passalc
village which ended by the latter striking Freeand
tremendous blow in the head with a sarsaparilla
bottle. The assaulted man was Instantly Knocked
insensibc and sustained some severe cuts upon the
face with the broken edge OF the bottle One OF his
eyes cut go badly as TO destroy the sight. Con-
merry Immediately ned and has thus far evadcd the
oficers sent IN his pursuit. Freeand'8 INJURIES as
soon az ne recovered his were attended by
Drs Terhune and RandeL There no fears but
that ne VIII recover, although he il very much pros
trated and ut periods deIir0us Freeland has wife
and three children Connery ~ q single man. with
the reputation OF being turbulent and noisy char
acter.
Trenton.
THR TRANSIENT PooR--The 0verseer OF the Poor
MT. Margerum, reports that during the month OF
November $40 needy travellers were accommodate
with q meal and q nights lodging at the ex-
Of ha ltf IN 4hnu Iha
| Der for the corresponding month OF last
J year was 29i. The man In charge OF the hospital
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Long ISLAND.

FIRE AT CYPRESS HILLs.-At about O'Clock yes
Schoneweter, opposite the Lutheran Cemetery, in
Cypress Hills, which demolished the building, with
its entire contents. The first story was
occupied as harness and saddlery ware
house and mandatory and its entire stock
was destroyed. The loss on the property OF
Mr. Schoneweter will amount to about $1,000
AT about the same time fire broke out IN the
shoe store OF Henry Llbtz destroying the building
its contents OF furniture and stock. The upper por
the family had very narrow escape with their
lives. The loss OF Mr. Libtz will amount to about
$4,000. There Is an aggregate insurance on both
buildings of ABOUT 98,000 The furniture and stock
were not insured and Will prove total loss
THE COMPUTATION or BURKE's SENTENCE How
HE RECEIVED THE NEws-At five O'Clock on Tues
day evening telegram received at the Queens
County Court House announced the commutato Of
the sentence Of death passed upon Burke by Judge
Barnard to imprisonment for life. Burke 1t will be
remembered, shot and killed Thomas kanelat Hunt.
er's Point on the 25th OF october, 1868, during
the great petroleum lire. He was once tried
before Justice Gilbert but the Jury failed
to convict him. He was tried for the second time
last September and convicted and sentenced to
death. Since that time his wife and friends have
been endeavorlng to procure communication OF SEN
tence and have ultimately succeeded. When the
news was conveyed TO him in his cell he was taken
to die rather than be imprisoned for life
He did not forget tue kindness OF hts wife, however
and was warm In his praise and adulation OF her
lie is consumptlve and believes that further i'm
prisonment win eventually result in his DEATH The
story that the scaold for his execution was being
erected Is untrue He seems to be in aeranged
state OF mind and could hardly comprehend the
meaning OF the telegram.
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named Kelly, receives twelve cents for each meal
furnished his impecunious guests, but many OF them
complain that they are merely treated TO bit OF Dry
bread ana dose OF warm water sweetened with
moAsses IN lieu OF . cup OF good cofee The new
Ainsnouse Is slowly approaching complexion but
VIII not DO ready for occupancy this winter. In the
meantime IT IL apprenended that some appalling
shaky condition OF the present tottering establish
ment.
LIABILITY OF RAILROAD CohPANIEs-IMPoRTANT
DEcIsIoN.-In the Court Of Errors and Appeals at
Trenton on Tuesday afternoon 1t was unanimously
anirmed that railroad company ID not liable to
damages for any accident that may occur to pas
senger while travelling on free pass. The ques-
state supreme Court In the case Of Kinney
and Metlar administrators, against the New Jers ey
central Railroad Company, being an action TO
cover damages from the company In consequence OF
man named Metlar beng Killed on that road some
time ago while travelling on free pass. Judge Van
SICKLE delivered the opinion, which was unanimously
endorsed by the Court. He SAID that the contract
riers. The pIaintlr accepted gratuIty, and the
defendants are therefore liable to immunity from
any responsibility. The Court also thought it a
breach OF good faith for passenger to hold a COM
pany responsible In such a case. The Judgment Of
the Supreme Count was accordingly affirmed.
Ia the case OF the Morris and Essex Railroad Com
pany Judge Bedle gave verbal opinion, which was
the other courts, INJECTING nne OF 5000 on III com.
pany for keeping nuisance on their prem ses and
ordering the nuisance TO be abated. Counsel for the
defendant Cortandt Parker, requested the Court TO
suggest some mode OF aboll5ning the nuisance; but
he was answered with significant smile.
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the payment OF the interest ana for the reduction OF
the principal OF the debt he proposes 70 MAKO 1t
$3.50 OOO, Co., The bill Ii as fOllOWs:-

the payment OF the interest ana for the reduction of
the principal OF the debt, he proposes 70 MAKO 1t
$l50,000. 900. The bill Ii as foll0ws:-
BE 1t enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-
,sn.a.vss Of The United States of America in
s'%Osa i there fssrOy
goods the sum Of annually which sun, during
sA 10 I s Of e Of pu bic
reduction shall be In leu Of the sinking fund pro-
satnoris United notes and for
II nc S o hs floating
SECTION 2 And be u further enacted That the holder
OF nifty dollars or any multiple Of nifty dollars, may
convert the same into bonds for an equal amount a.
the Secretary of the Treasury may prescribe. And
or Ss
IN such form and of such denominations less than
sure Of the United States after ss years. and payable in coin
IN forty yeas and bearing an annual interest Of Ave per
exempt rom taxation In form by or under State
thereon and The ssersro aha. Be exempt FROM the
payment of al taxes duties the United other than
SEQ T. Ana be further :asctsd D That the Secretary
ns so Of S ssa ..d pS usS
as treasury DayD tho n IL In ol
not less than ton dollars as he may
prescrbe and such gold notes shall DO receivable Tor AL
Secretary of the also authorized his discretion
az Of such n not @ s
INTO bonds under the preceding section OF this ACT to the
Of Inc secaes Of sss United States searlns
erest and hereupon the Secretary Treasury shsl can
eel OF SAID United States notes equal to the secur
purchased aud said coin shall also be paid out
for coin liabilities OF the United States the option OF
the creditor: provided, however, that the aggregate
OF issued under this and the outstanding gold
certificates of deposit not exceed the coin and buon
the Treasury OF the United States and such coin notes
shall be paid according 10 their TERMS and may be ressued
from time time, tho e1gencies OF the public service
shall re QuIre
& Aud be further enacted That any banking
citation organred that be hereafter
entitled "An act to provide national
secured by pledge Of United States bonds and to provide
the circulation and redemption thereof" approved juno
g. 1854 hereby authorized without respect 70 the mita
lions OF &3O0U0 of circulating notes prescrDe BY the
twentysecond section OF said to and circulate
money It's notes. not bearing interest," and payaos de-
InAnd In coin.