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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15

An old man of seventy, living near
Newport, Indiana, qusrreled with his
wife, and, taking down his shot gun,
announced that he would commit
suicide forthwith. He went into the
yard, laid down on the ground where
he could be seen from a front window,
fired the gun of in the air, and re-
mained mOtionless for an hour, dur
ing which time he slyly watched the
door and window for the appearance
of his grief-strieken wife. But he
was sadly Mistaken" says the old
gentleman's home paper. 'aThey did
not come out TO see whether he haG
blown the top of his head OF or not.
This was mora than the old man
could stand. He rose up. went into
the house, and made things hot for
the old woman and the children for
awhile. He'd show them whether
they wouldn't come out when he had
killed himselfn
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15
InNGFTITY an THE RACE.

A writer in the Herald Of Health
argues that the average longevity of
the human race has been gradually
increasing for centuries, and that it
will probably continue to increase for
centuries. He, however, made a dis.
tinction between that and potential
longevity" or the expectation of life
In the higher ages, which he says is
not increasing, OF, at least is not
shown 10 be increasing by any stalls
tics yet taken. He mentions it as a
singular fact that there are absolutely
no statistics that throw light on the
fluctuations in longevity in past ages,
so that nearly all that is written upon
that fruitful theme is mere speeula-
ton, and must continue so until
facts have been accumulated to war
rant deduction. The race is now in
in q sort of transition state, which
is really causing a " survival OF the
fittest," as Herbert Spencer calls It.,
operating through the emulation of
individuals and communities, and by
means Of this struggle greater mental
power Is being added to the contes-
tants. Hasty writers have concluded
that this increased mental expendi-
ture must tell against longevity, even
sllowing all the other conditions
to remain the same; yet there is every
reason to believe that the structural
capacity keeps pace with the demands
made upon it, and that the brain of
the present age is not more exhaus-
tive to the men who have become
enured to it than that of the dark
An shn 1a-u oalofzln -
that time. Were il otherwise the race
would inevitably become extinct
through the increased difficulties of
existence which accompany increase
of population. On the contrary, as
we approach that perfect state of
civilization, man will become adjusted
to his condition, life viii have fewer
needless drafts upon it, and healthy,
energetic centenarians may be the
rule and not the exception.
A curious branch of Mr.. Lankes-
ter's is his idea that, . If exempt for a
great length of time from disease, a
specie may become no longer subject
to it." In other words, suppose that
by vaccination and other sanitary
measures the smallpox weIe kept off
for several general generations in sue
cessioD, might not the very seeds of
the disease be eliminated from the
human constitution so that smallpox
would be unknown? The sheep and
OK are said to be descended from q
not remote common ancestor, yet
they are not now subject to the same
disease or to come nearer the case in
hand, the smallpox Is terribly fatal
among Africans, while the Maories
have an almost perfect immunity
from it. If this theory be correct,
then man can presumably go on
eliminating one disease after another
until they are all banished and death
itself becames a matter Of considerable
difficulty.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15
The CHRONICLE.
PUT YOURSELF IN HIS PLACE.

It's very good rule in all things in life,
When judging a friend or brother,
Not 70 look at the question alone on one side
But always to turn to the other.
We are apt TO be selfish in all our views
In the iostliPg, headlong race;
And SO TO be right, ere you censure q man,
Just put yourself in his place"
It is very hard to be just-toknow
The reason another may give
How much he has struggled ard fought and
striven,
How honestly tried TO live;
How much been cheated, how sorely tried,
Ere the wrong he was forced 10 embrace
And tfyOu would learn these things, the way
Is 10 put yourselfin his place"
There's many a man crushed down by
shame,
Who blameless stands before God,
But whom his fellows have utterly scorned,
And made to "pass under the rod;'
Whose soul Is unstsined by the thought Of
sin,
Who will yet find saving grace,
And who would be praised where you now
condemn,
IfyOu would "put yourself in his place"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15
No. 2S76.
From the Louisville Courier JOurnal.l

From the Louisville Courier JournaLl
The telegraph brings US the mOrii-
flying intelligence that Mrs. Lealy
denies positively that her COW kicked
over the lamp which set fire to the
stable and burned down Chicago.
1t would certainly be extraordinarily
mortifying if it were true, but
happily, we are in a frame OF
mind to disbelieve that it is true.
Mrs, Leary declares she was asleep at
the time the fire broke out. Then,
how does she know that her cow
didn't kick over the lamp? Does she
pretend to say that she can be asleep
in one house and tell at the same time
what her COW is doing in another? II
she can't what the thunder is she talk
ing about? Besides, she had no right
to deprive the COW of the immortality
she won by that historic kick Sup
pose old Mrs. ErOstratus had denied
that her son had fired the Ephesian
dome? Suppose the mother of Nero
had denied that he had set fire to
Rome in order to secure an abundance
Of light for his amateur coneertin the
tower? Suppose the owner of the
wOrld-renOuned goose had denied that
her domestic fowl had saved the Eter.
nal City by its warning quack
What would history be worth if it
were suffered to be plundered in this
disgraeeful way?
No, no, Mrs. Leary, that game won't
win. Your renouned COW did kick
over that lamp filed with nOn-eom-
bustible kerosene, and you needn't
deny it. You may have been asleep
at the time-it is very likely you were,
for nine o'clock at night is 8 singu-
laTly late hour for you to be up and
abro&d-but that fact alters the identi-
ty of neither the cow nor the kick.
You had better yield gracefully to the
inevitable and let your COW pass into
history, which she Is bound to do,
whether you yield gracefully or not
at all. You had better keep your
mouth shut, in fact, and let your
name be handed down to postelity
along with hers, upon the tongues OF
men. This is. perhaps, your last
chance to see your name upon the
historic page hundred years hence,
and if you don't want to avail your
self of it, you ought to sell out to some
enterprising somebody that does. II
you deserved 10 be called a citizen of
Chicago, you would have had your
COW photographed long before the fire
was extinguished, and would have
been selling the. pictures all this time
at twenty cents apiece.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15

The editor of the Toledo COmnley--
cidI was informed when in Chicago,
reeently,) by an intelligent resident,
that the great fire was no doubt due
to the special incapaeity Of the fire
caused by drunkenness.
On Sunday succeeding the fire Of Sat
urday, large portion of the fremea
were intoxicated, and when the fire
broke out on Sunday night they were
in no condition to combat the fire.
The Chicago Journal quotes with as
sent, the same view given by the cor
respondent of the New York Tribune
that fire department strictly trained
to abstil. enee, would have saved the
city on Sunday night as easily as on
Saturday. The Journal says: The
principle of total abstinence from in
toxicating liquors should be made as
much a part Of the rules and regula-
tions of city fire department, as its
system of alarm and promptitudes,
and a violation of the principle should
be followed not only by immediate
and sure dismissal, but by severe pun
ishment." This is the correct doc
trine. The steady brain and unhag-
ging courage necessary TO contend
against the conflagratiOn Of great
city, comes not FROM whisky drink
ing.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15

Greasing buggies and wagons is Of
more Importance than some people
imaginne. Many a wheel is ruined
by oiling too plentifully. A vell-made
wheel will endure constant weare for
ten or twenty years, if care is taken to
use the right and proper amount foil.
but if this matter is nOtattendedt o, the
wheel will be used up in five or six
years, or may bo sooner. Lard
should never be used on a wagon, for
it will penetrate the hub aud work
its way out around the lemons OF the
spokes and spoil the wheel. Castor
oil g a good material for use on an
iron axel; just oil enough should be
applied to give it light coating: this
is better than more, for the surplus
put on will work out at the ends and
be forced by the shoulders and nut
into the hub around outside the boxes
To oil an axletree, first wipe the spin
dies clean with a cloth wet with tur-
pentine. If it won't wipe without 1t.
On a buggy or carriage, wipe and
clean off the back and front ends Of
the hubs, and then apply very small
quantity of castor oil, or some espeei-
ally prepared lubricatOr near the
shou ldeTs and pOint.-ScieRtife Press
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15
NOTICE.

IN Austin Evans Of East Palestine, in the
county of Columbiaua, and State Of Ohio,
is notified that Maria Evans did, on the 18th
day Of September, A. D., lS7l, file her petl-
tion in the Office OF the Clerk Of the Court of
Common Pleas within and for the county Of
Trnmbull. and State Of Ohio, charging the
said Austin Evans with adultery with one
Mary J. Turnble, and also with three years
Willful absence from said plaintiff, and ask
ing that she may be divorced from said Aus
tin Evans, and that she be decTeed the GUS
tody Of her child, and be decreed reasonable
alimony. Said petition will stand for hear.
ing at the first term OF the Court Of Com
mon Pleas Of said county in session after
the expiration Of the sixth publication OF
this notice. MARIA EVANS, .
By II. c. Camp, Woodwork & Writ, her
Attorneys. (Oct. Is, 1g7l-6t.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15
A ADMINISTRATOR,S SALE.


"a In pursuance Of an order granted by
tue Probate Court Of Trumbun Co., Ohio.
will offer for sale at public auction, on the
25th day Of November. 1871, at two O'Clock.
D. m. at the south door Of the Court House
In Warren, the following described real
estate situate in the county OF Trumbull
and State Of Ohio, and in the township o.
Warren, and is known by being part OF Lot
No. q in said township, and is bounded and
described as follows: Beginning at post
standing at a poinG where the south line ef
Lane Street in the city Of Warren intersects
the east line OF six acres in said Lot p,
decided by John Crowel to A. F. Newell;
thence T4o west seventy three and one-hslf
links from the northwest corner Of q frame
dwelling house standing In the within des-
cribed lanG, meaning the main building :;
thence north 76o east along the south line Of
said Lane street one chain and ffty-six
links and \ TO q stake; thence south 2.1So
east four chains and eighty-six links 70 q
line which is continuation Of the north
line Of School ST.: thence south 7le west along
said last mentioned line one chain and nfty
dye links 10 a post; thence north 2l5S0 west
4 chains and eighty-6ve links 70 the place
OF beginning, and contains 726-l00o Of an
acre OF land. The sale 70 be made subject
TO the life estate OF samuel Elwell.
Terms Of Saloons half In hand. balance
in one wear, secured by mortgage. Apprais-
ed at Sl0CO. d ID MOSES, Adm z.
Oct 25, ls7l-4t tH
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15
SOMETHING ABOUT ECHOES.

A good ear cannot distinguish one
sound from another unless there is
an interval one ninth of q second
between the arrival ofthe two sounds.
Sounds must therefore, succeed each
other at an interval Of one-ninth OF
q second in order to be heard dis
tinctly. Now the velocity Of sound
being eleven hundred and twenty feet
a second, in one-ninth Of a second
would travel one hundred and twenty
four feet.
Repeated echoes happen when two
obstacles are placed opposite to one
another a. parallel walls, for eX-
ample, which reflect the sound sue
eessively.
At Ademach, in Bohemia there is
an echo which repeats seven syllables
three times, at Woodstock, in England
there is one which repeats q sound
seventeen times during the day and
twenty times during the night.
An echo in the villa Smionetta,
near Milen, is said to repeat a sharp
sound thirty times audibIy The
most celebrated echo among the an
clients was that OF the Metelli at
Rome. which, according to tradition,
was capable Of repeating the first
line Of the Eneld, containing fifteen
syllables, eight times distinctly.
DIR. Birch describes an echo at
Rosenhearth. Argyleshir, which it is
said does not now exist. When eight
or ten notes were played upon a trum-
pet. they were returned by this echo
upon a key a third lower than the
original notes, and shortly after upon
a key still lower. DR.. Page describes
an echo in Fairfax county, Virginia,
which possesses a similar curious
property. This echo gives three dis
tinct reflections, the second much the
most distinct. Twenty notes played
upon flute are returned with perfect
elearness. But the most singular
property of this echo is, that some
notes of the scale are not returned in
their places, but are supplied with
notes which are either thirds, fifths,
or octaves.
There Is a surprising echo between
two barns. in Belvidere, Allegheny
county, n. Y. The echo repeats
eleven times a word of enc, two or
three syllables; it has been heard to
repeat thirteen times. BY placing
ones self in the center, between the
two barns, there will be double echo
one in the direction of each barn, and
a monosyllable will be repeated
twenty-five times.
A striking and beautiful effect Of
echo is produced in certain localities
by the Swiss mountaineers, who con-
trive to sing their "Ranz des Vaches"
in such time that the reflected notes
from an accompaniment to the air
ITSELF
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15
NOTICE.

- OllCE.
~ George II. Porter. and william Grace
will take notice that Henry Wagner, Of the
County of Trumbull. and State OF Ohio, did
on the 18th day Of October, 1871, file his petit
tiOn in the Court Of Common Pleas, within
and for the county Of Trumbull, In said
State, Of Ohio, against them. setting forth
that on the 26th day or December, 1865, he
and said Porter entered into an agreement
by which the said Wagner sold TO said Porter
a lot of land. situate in Mecca township,
Trumbull county. and known as parts Of
Lots Nos. Is Ind a. and wherein said Porter
agreed 10 pay therefor the sum Of thirteen
thousand dollars, that there is now due to
said Wagner on said contract the sum OF
eleven thousand dollars and interest from
the sd day Of August. A. D. ISL, and that
said William Grace claims some interest in
said land. said petition prays that said de-
PENDANTS may be ordered to pay said money
so due, or that said premises may be sold to
pay hesame, and Tor other apd adequate
relief. The said defendants are notified that
they are required TO appear and answer said
petition on or before the 18th day OF Deeem-
Der, 1871. HENRY WAGNER.
BY Ratliff & Moses, Atfys.
Oct IS IS7l-6t.
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An unusual drouth at the head OF
navigation " of the Mississippi river,
near St. Paul, Minnesota, has caused
that lOrdly stream to shrink into the
dimensions Of a mere creek, wherein
boys, with trowsers rolled up, wade.
and, with curious hands, explore the
depths in which so many lives have
perished. Cattle, also, bask IN the
sunshine on the dry bed of the river.
ten or fifteen feet under the level OF
the water which q few months ago
bore fleets of steamboats,. One can
understand from this excessive drouth
how fearful was the dryness Of all
material things which the other day
afforded favorable an opportunity to
the spread Of the flames that ravSgetl
the Northwest and laid bundTeds Of
miles of territory in ashes.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15

The Springfield Advertiser says that
young men in that city who go to see
girls have adopted q novel method Of
obtaining kisses. They assert, on the
authority of scientific writers, that
the conclusion produced by kiss will
cause the flame of a gas jet to flicker,
and easily induce the girl to expert
ment in the interest Ofseienee. The
first kiss or two the parties watch the
flame to see It flicker, but soon become
so interested in the experiment as 10
let il flicker, If it wants 20.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15

1t is repOrtsd that Horace Greeley
has got into 3 lnuss with Texas edi-
tor. 1t appears that in an agrieul-
tural essay on tobacco Mr.. Greeley as
serts that fine cut will not ripen wei
unless the tin foil is stripped from The
growing buds early in the spring, and
that plug tobacco ought to be knock
ed OF the trees with clubs instead OF
being picked by hand. This the Texas
editor said was nonsense, and Mr.. G..
called him another.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15
SIZE OPNAILS.

The following table will show any
one at a glance the length Of the
various sizes and number of nails in a
pound. They are rated from 8 penny
up to 20 penny. The first column
gives the number, the second the
length in inches, aud the third the
number per pound, this is:
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15
Hair JeweIry Mandatory

MISS S. E. GORDON, respectful
NI ly announces that she still continues
the business Of manufacturing all kinds Of
Hair Jewelry, Watch Chains, Pins. Ear
rings 6c, made 20 order on the shortest
IN fe and at living rates. Switch, Curls,
Braids. OF all descriptions and colors, con-
new block, Main ST., Warren, Ohio.
Mar e. ISL & Z. GORDON.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15
House and Land for Sale.

THE subscriber offers for sale his
house and seven acres Of land situate In
Essayittsburg three miles west Of Warren.
Good comfortable House, new Barn, good
orchard and ether hne fruits growing VIII
be sold on reasonable terms. Enquire al
the Chronicle office or OF the subscriber on
uhe premises JAS I. ThAC1.
Nov. 30, lS7O-tE
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Settlements Ordered TO be AdyertIsed.

TT Is ORDERED THAT THE
following accounts of Executors. Admin
istratOrs. and Guardians, which have been
filed in the Probate Court Of Trumbull Co,
be advertised four consecutive weeks. ac-
cording TO law, and that they remain on file
for inspection and exceptions, until Novem-
Der sd, A. ID. lS7l, when they will be exam
ined and ordered 20 record II no exceptions
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15

The difference between a bachelor
in love and a married man in love II
said TO be that the batehelOr looks Gus
for No. l, and the married man lor
No
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nJ0THFF4RNERS OF TRUMBULL

County, o. B. Dealing. Agent for Ohio
Farmers insurance Companys residence one
door north Of National House, warren, u
Ratss OF Insurance lower, and security pet
ter than any other responsible company IN
the State. Call aud see him before you in
sure- lmRy 3, lS7l-lyr.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15

Another poor girl has died in Vir-
ginia from the use of tobacco, at the
age OF 100. She was an orphan.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15

In 1855 Goldsmith Maid drew plOw
on a Jersey farm, and was sold for
$3.50.
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IT S. MARSHAL'S SALE.
u. S. Circuit Court, Northern District

~ y. . Clreul' Courl' Noi'iiein DiA'i4o'
Nancy Sloan. By yirtue Of an
William S. Pendergest.l mas issued out Of
the U. =. Circuit Court. Northern District OF
Ohio, in the above named case, 70 me direct
ed and delivered, have levied upon and
shall expose TO public sale at the south door
of the Court House, in the city Of Warren,
Trumbull county, Ohio, on
Saturday, the 18th day Of Nov, 1871,
between the hours of one and three O'Clock,
D. m. Of said day, the following described
land and tenements, OF William 8. Pender-
gest, to-wits The following described tract
of land situate in Liberty township, Trum-
bull County, Ohio, being part Of section No.
IS and No. 8, in said township, beginning al
the south corner OF what Is known as the
McCl2ry saw Mill Lot, OF ten (lOl acres, at
the south line of said section 10; thence east
s chains 81 links along said section line No.
l5 to a post at the n. 4. corner OF what was
formerly known as the E Stewart farm (;
thence 5. 70 w. along the Z. line Of said
Stewart farm chains 90 links, to the mid
die of the road leading from Hubbard TO
Warren; thence along The middle Of said
road N. 10 w. 9 chains 81 links to q stake
standing 5. 24I<o L, So links from q small
beach sight tree on the west line OF the land
hereby conveyed; thence N. 2p4e w. IL
chains 2S Links TO q stake on the L bank OF
the mill dam, at one Of the corners OF said
10 acres saw mill; thence E chains5o links
10 another corner OF said saw mill lot; thence
s chains and 80 links. 10 the place OF be-
ginning, containing SS-lOo acres of land
Also another tract OF land, to-wtt: The fol-
lowing described tract Of land, situate In
Liberty township. Trumbull County, Ohio,
and is known by part OF Lot No. II, and
bounded as follows: Beginning At post for
a corner, at S. W. corner Of lands OF John
Wilson. and running N. % chains and 80
links with the W. line Of said Wilson's land
TO a post: thence s. So W. 81 chains TO post;
thence S. % +. 20 chains and 50 links to a post;
thence Z. with south line Of said Lot No. is,
81 chains 20 the place Of beginning, contain
ing 65 acres and S6 rods OF land, excepting
and reserving out OF the above described
lands ten acres sold by James DonsldBOn 70
Alexander McClary. For more particular
description, see Jas. Dennison's deed made
to Thomas Donaldson, dated June, 1882
which. according TO command OF the Court
of Common Pleas Court OF Trumbull Co,
Ohio has been attached by the Sheriff Of
said Trumbull County, 70 satisfy q judgment
Of the Circuit Court Of the United states. for
the Northern District Of Ohio. rendered at
the January term In the year 1870. in favor
of Nancy Sloar, and against William S'
Pendergest. Appraised at $500. Terms
Cash. r. HASTINGS. o S. Marshall.
By GEO W. Dickinson, Deputy.
Q. S. Msrshsls ONCE. .Clev', o., Oct. is, list
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TDDNGS & MORGAN, Dealers in Sta
NE snd Fancy Dry Goods, Carpets, Nat
ain9s and Floor On Cloths, window Shades
and fxtures, Tea, Cones, &C. They keep cop-
,stantly on hand. large ana Inil assort-
s1d- fariifouable styles, and offer them for
sale at sfIle lowest prices In the market.
Jan. s. ls70.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-11-15

From this table an estimate OF
quantity and suitable sizes for any
JOB Of work can be made.
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EMON D. WEBB Notary Public,
n Fire and Life Insurance Agent; ana
Pension and Bounty Agent. Passage lice TICK
erE sold to 1snd from, and money IenllL .
feli 70 the old country at the lowest current
rates. once in Webb's Block Main street
Warren. Ohio. JAIL N''N'
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F.K.HUTcHIEs, C. Z. GLIDDEN, J. n sTUL L
HUTcHINS, GLIDDEN & STULL,
III Attorneys At Law, Office over Smith q
Streets. Warren, Ohio. [Jan. >. lS7O-tf