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Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-06-15
He Hadn't Amy Objection.

THE author of St. Twel'mo, noted for
his love of practical Joke and slight
impediment in his speech, was "on duty"
at the Fair of the American Institute, and
finding convenient point of rest behind a
pyramid of paste and backing, went quiet
ly to work to write up his notes. He had
just completed glowing eulogium on the
merits of a patent bean-sifter when he
was interrupted by tall countryman, who
asked:
"Haow do we sell yer blackin', mister ?''
al d-d don't sell ii" said the absorbed
writer.
Don't gin it away, du ye?" said the
querist handling box covetously.
az ha-ha-havn't g-g-given away any
yet" replied the still busy knight of the
pencil.
"Hain't got any objections to my takin
box, have YEP" persisted the torment.
"N-n-n-not the l-l-least in the world,
said the now thoroughly aroused joker
calmly closing his book, and beaming
blandly upon his interrogation.
The countryman Immediately seizeG
upon a box of the polish; sharp boy
standing near followed his example, the
news OF free backing spread among othel
sharp boys, and the pyramid of blackine
was speedily reduced to plain, wheI
| the newspaper man was overtaken a littl,
distance further in the hall by the black
ing dealer, irate and red-faced, with two
policemen, who had the original offendel
and half dozen boys in custody.
What the blazes do you mean," said tn,
man of polish, in anything but polished
language, by setting people to steal m,
blacking?"
"M-m-my dear sir" said the paragraph
er, urbanely, the g-g gentleman aske'
me if ha-ha-had any objections to hi
t-t-t-taking box OF the backing, and
hadn't any objections at all, and d-d don
know why 1 should have" And he walk
ed quietly on in pursuit of his labor,
leaving Messrs. Day 6 Martin to charge
Il gross Of pests blacking to profit and los
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-06-15

ways through the floors, where the attri-
ton of particles of iron and steel, or the
electricity generated by rapidly-moving
belts, is also sometimes sufficient to ig-
mite it.
Numerous other illustrations of how in
cendiaries are harbored might be quoted,
but these are enough to show that such
sources of danger are worthy of attention
The only safety lies in perfect cleanliness
and constant care. Several cases of spon-
taneous combustion have occurred in
wholesale and retail drug stores in this
city to my own knowledge. Numerous
cases occur from rats taking matches into
their nests and nibbling the phosphorus
off the ends. Sometimes the matches ig-
mite, and the nests being formed of light
rags and paper, very rapidly ignite.
1t will be found that carefulness, which
is a remedy for all existing evils, is also
the main one tending to the suppression
of fires-the carelrs IS handling of open
lights, matches, children playing with fires,
fire, improper gas fitting, raking out fire
before retiring to rest, faulty Aues, stove,
steam, and hot air pipes, placing hot ashes
in wooden vessels, throwing cigar stumps
in wooden spittoons with sswdust In them,
and the improper construction OF smoke
stacks The bagging of steam pipes often
take fire, and dropping of ignites any
timber that may be near. Placing goods
too near gas burners in show windows,
flues taking fire, the use of explosive oils
in lamps, and many others could be added
to the foregoing list of fires caused by
thoughtlessness. A remedy for this might
be found by owners, at short intervals, ex-
amining their premises and stock, and
strongly enforcing obedience to code of
rules adapted to each particular case.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-06-15
Fires Caused by Spontaneous Com
bustiOn.

FIRE INSPECTOR HOLLOWAY, of Balti-
more, has lately investigated the cause
of a fire in that city, and now makes re-
port on the theory of spontaneous combus-
ton. He says:
Many of the substances we use in the
home, store, or manufactory, are extreme
ly liable to ignite, not from spark only,
Int from the oxygen of the atmosphere
Spontaneous combustion is not so rare as
MANY suppose, and critical investigation
of even the best premises often reveals
lurking incendiaries where they are least
to be expected-incendiaries whose guilt
rests not with themselves, but with those
who harbor them; innocent-sppearing IN
cendaries, modestly retiring from public
gaze into the private hooks and dark cor
ners of buildings. If generally known, it
is not always considered that rags, paper,
fine charcoal, and many other common ma
terials, when gathered in heaps, generate
heat enough to produce spontaneous COM
bustion.
There is much reason to suppose that
majority of the fires that are reported as
of unknown" origin, arise from this
cause. Many fires in dwellings originate
| in unused garrets were no fires are used,
and into which seldom lamp is carried.
These garrets are the receptacles of cast
off clothing and rags.
In cellars where charcoal is slowed, fires
not unfrequently begin to the surprise OF
every one, except those who understand
the dangerous quality of such material
| left undisturbed for weeks and months.
Cotton waste from factories, cotton rag:
and unbleached cloth, more or less satur
ated with oil, or greasy from wear, are liza
BILE to ignite spontaneously, when accumu
lated in any sheltered nook or corner
where the wind does not come, and a mod
crate degree of heat is maintained. Ii
factories of whatever nature, cotton ane
wooden mills, machine shops, etc, there il
produced and deposited "fiuff" of fin,
PARTICLES, not unlike the tinder used BY
our grandmothers before the production
of friction matches. This material lodge
In corners and ereviees. and In the belt
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-06-15
NUMBER 81.

protracted voyage. Captain Hall, howev-
er, expects to be able to economize with
these provisions to a very considerable ex-
tent by substituting in their place the
meat of the reindeer, musk OK, walrus, and
other game of the regions that he is
about to explore. Everything has been
done to make the quarters of both crew
and officers as comfortable as the rather
limited space would permit; and the be-
tween-decks and cabins are perfect models
of cleanliness. TBe state rooms for the
officers and scientists, are plain, but gotten
up in good and convenient style, and the
cabin aft is perfect drawing room IN min
iature. Handsome chromos decorate the
wall, and a fine cabinet organ, present to
Captain Hall from the Smith American
Organ Company, of Boston, promises
cheer during the long Arctic night. A
handsome carpet covers the floor, and
there is an air OF calm comfort about the
little ROOM
The plan of the voyage will be first to
New York, where Joe and Hannah will
join the ship, and from there to st. John,
Newfoundland, where the Polaris will take
on board fresh supply of coal From
there the route will be TO the Danish col
onies of Holsteinborg and Levele, on the
west coast of Greenland, and thence TO the
still more northerly Esquimaux settle
ments of Upernaick and Disco, at one of
which places depot will be established.
A government transport has been de-
tailed to accompany the expedition as far
as this, carrying coal, lumber and other
heavy articles to this reserved station. In
August Captain Hall expects to be able TO
push up through Jones Sound, as far as
to latitude so or SIC, where winter quar-
tiers will be established, and the dark and
dreary Artic night passed, during which
it is impossible to push further on But,
with early spring, or as soon as the weather
permits, the voyage will be continued un'
ill solid land or ice shall effectually stop
further progress, when the expedition will
proceed on sledges. to be obtained from
the Esquimaux tribes that inhabit this
region Washington Patriot.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-06-15
An Extraordinary Execution.

A GENTLEMAN of Jonesburg, Mo-, re-
Gently returned from Texas, relates an ex-
traordinary occurrence which took place a
short time since in the Indian Nation. A
Choctaw Indian, having committed will
full murder, was arrested, tried, and SEN
fenced to be shot TO death. He asked for
twenty days in which to prepare and visit
his friends, giving his word of honor as a
"brave" to return at the appointed time,
and was allowed to go forth without a
guard or bail.
At the expiration of the twenty days,
according to appointment, the hour for the
execution arrived, and the Indian, true to
his word, at the very hour and minute
galloped up to the place where the SEN
tence was to be carried out, in company
with three of his sisters and three broth
ers, all appearing as cheerful as though
they had come to dance or frolic. The
coffin was then brought on the ground,
but some one remarked that it was too
small, upon which one of the doomed
Indians brothers told him to lie down in
it and measure, which he cheerfully did,
and laughingly said, at fits all right.
The crowd meanwhile appeared to be in
the most cheerful spirits, and cracked jokes
and laughed.
At last, when all was ready, the doomed
man was ordered to sit on the ground. A
handkerchief was then placed over his eyes
| by his sister. While the Sheriff held one
hand, one of the condemned Indian S
brothers held the other on each side OF
him. The Deputy Sheriff then stood in
an old house, about ten steps in front oi
the condemned, with rifle. From some
cause the rifle went off accidentally, the
bullet passing up through the roof of the
house. The Indian, believing he was shot
drew himself up and shuddered, but die
not speak or move from the spot A black
mark was then made over the Indian:
heart, with spittle and powder, by his
brother, while the Deputy Sheriff reloaded
his rifle, and at a signal he took steady
aim, fired, and pierced the centre OF thu
mark. The Indian, with few struggles
fell back dead, with the brother and th'
Sheriff still holding his hands. No ont
seemed to be in the least affected excep
the doomed Indians mother, who she'
tears, but was told to " shut up" by he
son, that all was over.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-06-15
Selected Miscellany.
FATHERLESS.


By I. W. BENHAM.
It's not that my house isdim and small;
~ ~ ls not that lis walls are blank and bare;.
1t is not that chill is in the air
nay babe must breathe If it would breathe at ALL
MI it Is not that the wretched brood of care
zap olsmas wings above my narrow door;
CT not that the worn and r1ildewed stair
AL these were cause of sorrow to the heart
Mnh llghtto cast the shadow of their gloom;
me aesd forget the terrors of the tomb
Egn t1at, at last, has come to be my part;
Inc haunting shadows of this haunted room,
Auc common burdens and the common Gro s.
SINK and are nothing, in the awful doom.
The death-like shadow of my one great lossi
kiss thy soft white cheek nv little one.
And wonder, In my blind uncertain way,
TIL II II Iva was i. Love Divine that chilled my day.
nat shut the door between me ard the SUM
see tne nappE children leave their play
AT noonand nigh, to take the fond carsss
:. 1T se.r u. a9ung fAthers bring them, and pray,
Fandowrl tAe dingy alley sways throng
tu Nv ives of hurried action. to and fro,
~. an.a words of olasphemy, and words of woe,
!" .ke the air tremble as they move along.
man-a mani-if man may stoop SO low
Bruised from night of riot and excess,
Borne homeward, and woman follows slow,
Rseaflng her baby, worse than fatherless.
Beneath my widow stands the girlish form
OF one knew full well in brighter days,
And she had honest eyes and pleasant ways
Over g heart all generous and warm;
BNtshe loved well-tOo well, and in amaze,
Weakened one day, in doubt and wild distress,
To bear alone the burden of disgrace,
She and her baby-worse than fatherlessi
Sleep, sleep, dear child! an angel bende h low
Over the sapphire wall, and smiles on thee;
MY doubting prayer is answered-warm and
free,
Through Heavens wide open door the sunbeams
flow. - :
WY he was taken only God can see
But wei Know the parting was to bless
And that he waits in bliss for thee and me:
GODS orphans, dear, are never fatheressi
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-06-15
THE NEW WORLD.

Gold closed in New York on the 9th at
1124.
At Philadelphia, on the Sd, a game of
baseball was played by the Atlantics, of
that city, and the Haymakers, of Troy, the
former winning by score of Is to 5. In
New York the Rockford Forest Citys de-
feated the Stars, of Brooklyn-23 to TO-
At Boston, the White Stockings, of Chi
cago, beat the Harvards-12 to 2.
Bishop Whitehouse, of the Episcopal
Church, has passed the sentence ofdegrada-
ton against the Rev. Charles E. Cheney,
of Chicago, the effect of which is to place
that clergyman outside of the regular or
ganization of the Episcopal Church. The
Chicago Journal says: "Being, however,
sustained in his course by the membership
and congregation of Christ Church, of
which he is the rector, Mr.. Cheney will
continue to preach and conduct the ser
vices there as usual"
A dispatch from New Orleans on the
4th, says the inundation there was extend
ing, and included all west of Franklin
street, between the old and new canals.
The Pontchartrain Railroad, from Gentilly
Station to the lake, was six or eight inches
under water, though the cars were still
| running.
In the charter election at Norwich
Conn, on the 5th, James Lloyd Greene
| Republican, was elected Mayor ovel
James A. Hovey, Democrat, by $40 ma.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-06-15
CLAlRETTE, OR THE HUSBAND
~ HUNTER.

A GAsCoN sToRY-TRANsLATED FROM THE
FRENCH.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-06-15

PREMIUMS, policies and dividends are
paid in cash, in the Mutual Life, OF Chi
cago.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-02-04

ANOTHER TERRIBLE STEAMBOAT
DIsAsrER.--At half past one on
the morning of the 2Sth, ult j, the
steamer w. R. Arthur exploded
boilers, fourteen miles above Mem
phis. tearing away the forward
part of the cabiu. Twas a night
of intense darkness. After the ex.
plosion some of the passengers
rushed to the lower deck, wild
with fear and fright. Men, women
and children leaped into the river
and were drowned--lesped into
eternity, and moment before they
we're full Of life, hopes, and had
no thoughts of death. When the
bow sunk the waves washed the
lower deck, sweeping off those who
had gathered there. There were
sixty lives lost. The Arthur was
valued al $4,000 and insured
for $4,000. 1t is astonishing how
otter dIsasJers, such as nres, rail-
road accidents, and the like, follow
each other in rapid succession, ep-
chemically. so to speak. Within
about one month past no less than
| fifteen steamboats, have been burn
ed or sunk on western waters,
entailng a loss Of not less than one
hundred and fifty lives.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-02-04
NORTHWESTERN SILVER MINING

NORTH WESTERN SILVER MINING
CoMPANY.-Annexed, We give an
article, taken from the Colorado
Miner" devoted entirely to the
Mining interest. and published at
Georgetown, Colo. They have al
ready sunk shaft about eighty feet
deep, and. from the fact that as
they 60 down the lode becomes
more rich. this mne will prove We
~ renunerasive. Several of our
moss wealthy and leading citizens
have taken an interest in this valu-
able mine, and that is sufficient
assurance to US that ''it will pay"
The Treasurer Of the Company,
S r. WIGGINs, ESQ informs us,
that he;s expecting, by next week.
to have on exhibition "Silver
rick from their mine, which will
tell its own RICH story much better
than We can do it on paper. We
nish all engaged i'll this enterprise
the realization Of their brightest
hopes and expectations.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-02-04

RIGHr.-in quite lengthy and just article
in last Thursdays Radical, the editor holds
Mayor Bennett responsible for the unprovoked
assault upon him. He draws the following
moral from the Mayors Law less example in
redressing private grievances, imaginative
and otherwise:
"This is not our affair only; it is yaWs just
as much. Not o man among you but might
have been assaulted with equal reason-not
one OF you is safe in the present state of af-
fairs from brutal outrage, AID without hope
of redress. We ask you therefore to make
our cause your own, and give your counten-
ance and influence, at this remarkable crisis
in our city's history, in favor Of right and jus
tice. law and order"
To do this efectually, it is necessary to
stake the bull by the horns at once; for we
are convinced that the struggle to retain his
present position will be desperate and unscru-
pulous. When bad men combine, good men
should unite. That such a combination is in
existence and permanently organized, with
the doughty Mayor as its principal director,
fugleman, champion and exemplar, We have
not the least shadow of doubt. Hence we call
upon every good citizen-ever lover Of fright
and justice, law and order,'' to unite and, by
their votes next May, consign to private life
the shameless Executive who has brought foul
and unmitigated disgrace on our beloved city.
No party affiliations or arrangements or plans
should be suffered to weigh feather against
purging out the iniquity that has obtained a
Judgment in the chair of our Chief Magistrate.
Think of this and act promptly and wisely.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-02-04

A correspondent writes US con
graduating the public on the re-
ported fact thvt the Tobacco Sal
oons were all closed on Sunday,
and expressing his views as to how
much better it would be if t ey
could be closed altogether. We
fear he will have to wait for the a.
doption of the Sixteenth Amend
In ent before he sees the consum-
NATION he MISREPRESENTATION
That correspondent need not
wait. There is now a written a.
greement among the proprietors
Of tobacco stores-not tobacco So
loons-and eating rooms to keep
closed on the Sabbath day. 1t is
signed by all the tobacconists and
most Of the owners of stores
where cigars are sold. The arti-
Gle Of agreement concludes thus:
eff any one of the undersigned
should break this agreement by
giving sale to merchandise on the
Sabbath i. shall become the duty
Of the others to enter prosecution
against the violator for said Of,
fence
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-02-04

DlED.--On the 14th of lst no., Of paraly-
sis, NATHAN CHARLES, in the 65th year
of his age.
He was native Of North Carolina, but re-
moved early in life to the farm where he re-
sided until the time of his death, period Of
nearly sixty years. Ever mindful to entertain
strangers as well as friends, his home was
the welcome resting place of many weary
traveller. A faithful and devoted husband;
father, kind and adectionate; to those in af-
Fiction, always attentive; strictly honest and
upright in all his business transactions, his
life was that of IN exemplary christian. For
several years previous to his death be was
much afflicted, and for . year and half was
confined to his led; during which time he
bore with patience and christian resignation
almo st ontinual suffering. Being almost en-
tirely deprived Of the power of speech it was
mtossible to converse with him; yet his many
friends have the consoling evidence that his
work was done in the day and that he
was prepared 10 enter into eternal rest and
peace.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-02-04
A CARD.

ED. PALLADIUM Permit me to
use your columns to acknowledge
the receipt Of an artificial leg, and
to tender my cordial thanks 10 the
Iron Moulders Of the city, who
have been instrumental in procur-
ing it, and to those who have so
literally contributed to the same,
particularly to Messrs. Jacob Sin
ex, William Bartel, Henry Kriesel,
c. A. Clark, John Blakely, Ed.
King and Henry Bloener, a COM
mittee appointed by said moulders.
ADAM SAUER.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-02-04

TAX NoTICB. citizens Of
Richmond are especially remind
ed that the suit now pending in
the Common Pleas Court, the in
junction asked for in regard to the
Rail Road Tax, does not affect the
City Tax, even if the injunction is
granted. Therefore the citizens
of Richmond are notified to pay
their Taxes promptly and save the
ten per cent. that will be added, il
not liquidated in q short time.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-02-04
THE ORIDE GOLD WATCH

In Massive Oride Gold Double Hunting
Magic spring Cases, elegantly engraved, or
engine turned, Genuine Patent Lever Move.
ments, full jeweleG. regulated and warranted
to keep correct time, and wear equal tO Gold,
precisely like in appearance, make. finish,
brilliancy of color, to 5000 Gold Watch. One
of these splendid Watches will be forwarded
by mail free to any address, in hand some mo
roco case, lined with vel Ell and satin, LA.
dies or Gents size Watch for only. .Sl2
Watches for holiday presents manufactured
to order.
Genuine American Watches of ell grades,
in Gold or Silver Cases, from SIS up to 5000.
Other Gold Watches equally low. With
every Club Of six Watches Of any kind, We
send one extra of same kind free, as q pre-.
MUM, to getter up of C!"b. A superior stock
of Genuine Oride Gold Chains. from 81 to So
each, warranted fully equsl to Gold in bril-
liancy of color. wear, &c. Bills Of over $l2
collected on delivery. If desired. All Bills of
$l2 and less must be cash 10 P. O. money Or
ders. or registered letters, at our risk Goods
carfully selected, packed and forwarded rre-
paid by mail, or by express, on recent of
price. Safe delivery of all Goods guaranteed !.
Watches forwarded to be examined to parties
known, when express charges both ways are
paid. Ne Goods forwarded west Of the Mis-
sissippi River, with bill to collect on delivery.
Purchasers must pay all express charges on
goods sent e. O. D.; also for ret7rn of mouev.
All Cash orders forwarded free of charges
to destination. Catalogues Free. Address
oil OF ders CHAS. P. NORTON 4 CO..
IMPORTERS OF WATCHES, DC.
Established 1857. SO Nassau St., NY.
| 2s-1year.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-02-04

LADIES, do you want a fashion
able Bonnet, Trimmings, and Mil
l;nery Goods-the BEST of every
thing in the Millinery line y? Go
to Mrs. S. A. lifts Store on North
Franklin street, few doors North
Of the First National Bank-East
side, and supply your wants at
fair and reasonable prices, for
Cash.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-02-04

Coon ADvIcB.--If possible, al
ways be at the station a few min
utes before the cars start. Getting
ahoaId after the train is in motion
is not favorable to bodily safety
nor that calmness Of mind which
leads u to act wisely.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-02-04

The Gasalene Lamps at Harvey's are
The best no danger of explosions-they
arc perfectly safe, and the light they
emf. is equal to gas and much cheaper.
Go to his Lamp Store, nearly opposite
Huntington House, Main street, and buy
Safety Light-,hey are equal to life>
insurance policy.