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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-01-25
The Dead Beat.

There is class of men in nearly ev-
cry town who get a large share of their
living from their neighbors under vari-
Gus pleas and false pretenses. The dead
beat will go to one store for his clothing,
to one grocery for his provisions, to one
mill for his flour, to one doctor for his
medicine, and so on, through the whole
list of his wants, until he has run up a
considerable bill at each place, and
when mention is made that his bill
ought to be paid, he commences dealing
with others, and so the thing goes on,
unless, perhaps some one finds him out,
and refuses him credit, until he is in
debted to almost every business man in
the town. The dead beat will not paw.
He will make as fair and as many prom
ises any one would wish to hear, but
these promises are unreliable and worth
less. If by process of law a man at
tempts to recover what is justly his due,
the dead beat will bid him defiance, and
tell him to make it if he can. His prop
erty is protected by our law, or is in
somebody else's name, and therefore not
come-at-able. All should agree to spot
the dead beat early in his career.
Thousands of dollars would be saved
every year
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-01-25

celebrated Blind Doctor will
again visit Wooster on the 4th, 9Th, and
eth of February next. Do not fail to
call on him if you have Asthma, or any
chronic disease.
Don't buy an ewing machine until
YOU see and try the Americon Bntton-hole
Z Seeing N E. S'" 45tf
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-01-25
Our Ejreside Friend,
The Children's Hour,

Edited by 4. Arthur, comes to our table
the Wilmington Statesman says: "The editor
of the Children's Hour has done a great deal
for the instrut tion and amusement of the peO-
pie, both old and young, but we think that in
giving this little monthly to the youthful world
society, favor that will be a blessing to them,
and 4 source of lasting qualification TO him as
long as he lives and labOrs in so good a field y
We think none can gainsay this. The Chill
dree's Hour is published in Philadelphia at
81 % a year; or Copies and an elegant prem
INN fnr
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-01-25
For Sale.

A house and lot in Hulcc's addition
to Millersburg, containing 1 rooms up
stairs; kitchen, cellar and bedroom,
and first-class spring on lot. For par
ticulars apply to j. w. Vorhes. 22w3
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-01-25
A Portrait of Col. T. A. Scott,

The RAILROAD King" as he is now gen.
orally called, occupies the whole front page OF
the January Number of Pittsburg peoples
Monthly" now received. This was Photo'd
and Engraved especially for the Monthly, and
is accompanied by the only full complete
sketch of Scott erer get published. There are
also portraits and sketches of the Mayors Elect
of Pittsburg and Allegheny, and sixteen beau
tifnl illustrations of fairmount Park, Phila-
delphia. We note also the first of series of
letters from London, on the industrial classes
of Britain, which are to be followed by others
from France and Germany, "A noble Queens
example," .Dan McGinnis's Luck, "Afioat i'm
the Wilderness" !" Heating anil Ventilation .
Kindergarten Schools in Boston, "are some OF
the titles to the original matter. Our readers
should not forget that three months trial of
this bright and attractive home paper is offer
ed for only twenty-five cents.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-01-25
A Generous Offering.

Yesterday was a day of Offering on
the part of the Methodist Sunday
School. By a previous understanding,
the school was to devote the entire pro-
ceeds of the day to the purchasing of
the splendid new carpet for the audi
ence room of the church. Several
whole-souled gentlemen of the school
had also agreed among themselves that
three should double the amount given
by the three highest classes, and one
was to double the entire amount given
by the school. The returns being called
for, it was found that the entire school
had raised over $6l3, the three highest
contributions ranging $l3O,75, $s5, and
$2,50. The school had previously
raised $3.50, so that when the whole
amount had been added up and doubled,
it footed up to the sum of over $500
not a bad showing, truly.-Akron Times
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-01-25
Another Poem.

AnOtnef tOem.
The New York Independent says of
the many good Life Insurance Com
panies in the State of New York the
Guardian Mutual is among the very
best, and heartily commends that noble
institution to all their readers. We are
glad to learn that more of our citizens
are insured in that company than in all
others combined.
Now, all of those who love themselves,
And love their children dear,
Put meat where its secure from wolves
And then you need not fear,
That when you leave this earthly scene
And rest your weary head,
YOur little offspring will not scream
For want Of meat or bread;
Your dearest wife you fondly love,
Secure to her a home.
This deposit cannot be moved
Secured to her alone.
Eife's uncertain-we know not when
We may be called way;
We have no guarantee of time
Not even for one day.
Now plant the tree that bears the fruit
We know is sure to grow,
Though chilly winds and rain and frost
Around this tree may blow.
1t will stand the clustering winds,
The fruit is sure to come
When fully ripe its harvest brings
True comfort to our homes.
The widow and the orphans friend
That stays when others gone,
And still stands by you to the end,
And shields Won fIpnl the storm
If now widow you are left.
And have your children dear,
This friend steps in to smooth your path
And dry your falling tear.
Now, like father, Twill he
To those dear little ones,
For can clothe and feed you see
And keep them safe at home.
Now who'll refuse that friendly hand
With honest heart sincere,
That doth in truthful beauty stand,
To make your pathway clear.
Take the kind hand before too late
And bear 1t to your breast;
Too long lingering seals our fate,
Then act before you rest
For with our time our woes increase.
And rapid is the stream
That bears us from the shores of peace,
And proves that life's dream
Soon our bark with miseries manned,
by billows rude, is tossed
Full force she strikes the rocky strand
And peace and hope are lost.
Our Life Insurance Company stands
With Outstretched arms for you,
To help You through the rolling sands,
A friend that's safe and true.
An active agent now is here,
And Munger Is his name
He'll show you that his head is clear
These truths to you explain.
He's moving round from door to door,
Trying to do you good
Treats all alike, both rich and poor;
This thing is understood.
Now's the time to secure the prize
That sure to you will come
Take the policy and be wise,
Secure yourselves a home.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-01-25
Holmes County Republican
LOG a Il . .
Post Office Hours.

M1LLERsBuRG, O., :JAN. 25, 1872.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-01-25

PUBLICATIONS.
a Grand w0pk.

A Grand Work.
We have on our table the Illustrated Cata.
logue of Flowers and Vegetable Seeds for 1872,
issued by Briggs Brother, Rochester n. Y
1t is volume of nearly one hundred and fifty
pages, printed on iheavy tinted paper, in the
high style Of the printers art now prevalent.
While the printing and the descriptive matter
are very fine and peculiarly attractive, it is
the profuse and elegant Illustrations that en-
rich the book. The engravings represent fow-
ers, fruits and vegetables. Some of these are
printed in colors, and others are fine speci-
mems of engraving rarely seen. A large sum
Of money must have been expended for these
engravings, and all the engravings are origi-
nal-made and owned by the proprietors. The
makeanP e. enEraylngs' ,r;N eoioring' Nc do mot
is instructive to all who cultivate flowers and
raise Vegetables. The instructions as to floral
and vegetable gardening are ample to enable
those who desire to engage in pleasant and
useful pursuits. There is In the book a vast
amount of valuable matter nowhere else to be
found. --
But, it will be asked, can Briggs & Bro. af-
ford to make and give away such beautiful
books by the hundreds of thousandsY Not just
that, but the next thing TO it These books are
sold at the low price twenty-five cents each,
and at that are the cheapest books ever made.
Bnt customers who purchase at this price have
the value of the money they pay refunded in
seeds, ii their order amounts to one dollars
worth or more. That such catalogues can be
issued on such terms beSpeaks the enterprise
and success of the house from which they
emanate.
Arthur's Lady's Home Magazine.
The January and February numbers
comes laden with their usual supply of good
reading for the, household. A cotemporary
well says of this periodical: at is sprightly,
pure, well illustrated and filled with large
quantity of original matter, especially adapted
to the family; ane there are few homes that
would not be better and happier for its pres
ence." 1t announced that Miss Townsend
will commence sequel to her story, "a Dollar
Day." in the March numbers. Terms $9 10
year, with large reduction to clubs. Address
It. S. Arthur Il Son, Philadelphia, Pa.
Our Fireside Friend.
This is the name Of a new eight-page
original and illustrated story and family week
ly, published by Messrs. Waters, Eberts & Co.,
Chicago. The paper presents a neat and pleas
ing appearance, and exhibits much taste in its
makeup. Its contents are varied, and rich in
interest and full of instruction. 1t contains
well-written continued stories of great inter
est, beautifully illustrated, and entertaining
short Stories sketches, poems, ,itc., with depart
mentS especially devoted TO the Farmer, the
Housewife and Children. One OF the principal
features of this number is Will. III. Carlet0n's
great Poem, 1.-The Burning Of Chicago" which
the Publishers have beautifully illustrated.
Our Fireside Friend will find a welcome in ev-
specimen copy free to any address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-01
Objection has been made from outsiders to the

Objection has been made from outsiders to the
the President on the 1St of January, that the
citizens of Washington will fill nearly all the
vacancies in the departments to the prejudice of
other parts of the country, A. they will be o.
the ground TO pass examinations, while persons
from a distance will hardly take the risks OF
travel for the chance of getting an appointment
The New York Pos, cannot see the force or the
objection, and says:
"And if the citizens of Washington do NIL the
department clerkships? All the country ASKS Is
that they I'LL them well. 1t is time that the gov
eminent offices were DO longer regarded as so
MANY prizes to he distributed among the states.
When system of rotation is deserted, the
eiefks at the capital will become regular resi-
dents Of the city, and IL will make very little
difference where those who ill the occasional
vacancies come FROM"
The Post is right, as it is apt to be, but there
is no danger that overmany washingtonians
will get appointments, for the reason that those
at distaRce will fail TO come here to seek Office
because of /" the risks of travel" When the
heavens fall, or the millennium comes-snd not
befOre-we shall expect to miss the irrepressible
crowd of ofice-seekers, coming here by every
train andOyerrunning every hotel and boarding
house.
And we never expect to see territory annexed
sufficiently remote, be it to Cape Horn to ''Nova
Zembla, or the Lord knows where" that a
brood of ''Orifice seekers" will not be on hand
therefrOm by the next train, quite undeterred
by distance or ." the risks of travel"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-01

ASwe have long since urged the same thing,
we very cordially endorse the suggestion now
made by the Sunday Chronicle in behalf Of
earlier hours at our places of amusements. To
carry this out would be TO secure a real and VAL
liable reform, which would benefit both the
dramatic profession and the public. 1t would
relieve the former from turning so much of
night into day as they are at present required
10 &c, and at the same time enable a very large
PORTION OF the latter TO attend the theater who
60 not do so now, on account of the late hours
~ which performances usually close. Besides,
as our contemporary shows, il would enable So
Ciety people who wish to attend balls, receptions
etc, to stop in at the theaterS for a while on the
same evening in full dress, thus aiding very
much TO the appearance of the audience and the
social attractions of the place.
The Chronicle names half-paSt seven a. good
hour Tor the beginning OF performances, but we
think seven O'Clock still better. Except IN ex-
tTcme cases of affecta-iOn. orr people can As
easily be seated By that time as at eight, and
the performances could then be over and the
audience snugly ct home by ten O'Clock, which
Is IS late as any ordinary dramatic or musical
entertainment ought to last; and even this could
lie improved on by judiciOus saving of time
between acts. In England, it will be remem-
bered. the theateTs all ring up their curtains N
six O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-01

IL is anticipated that there will be two con-
hicting Boards of Aldermen in the CITY Hall in
New York to-day, each claiming to be the legal
board. The old or 80 ring board was elected in
May. 1870, to serve according TO law, from the
hrst Monday in June of that year, to noon Of
January LIST, 1872. The Tammanv ring procured
from the legislature an amendment to the law
extending the term of the fifteen Aldermen
thus elected TO January 1St, 1873. The original
law, however, fixing the term of office, also
directed that there should be - Aldermen elect
ed az the general election in November, ISL
and annually thereafter at every succeeding
general election, who shall take Office AZ noon
on the first Monday of January in each and
every year following their election" Under
THIS clause OF the original law, the reformers in
November last, elected the new or reform
board 1t Is claimed that the legislature had no
power TO extend the term of any elective officers
OF the city, as il would virtually give them the
appointing OF such officers. The questions AZ
issue have been taken into court, and JUDGE
Brady on Saturday granted an Injunction re-
stTaining the old board from organizing aud the
Mayor from recognizing them. The writ is re-
turnable on the 2d Monday of this month, when
the question will be judicially determined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-01

The pestilential barbarans who make all holi-
days terrible by the of fire-crackers and pis-
tois got an early start this morning and held
&eir position pretty well during the day, and
That there was no destruction of property and
life in consequence seemed to be due to the rain
and good luck rather than to the interference of
the police. So far we now remember, we
didn't see any of fhe offending miscreants being
dragged along by the nape of the neck between
two sturdy guardians of the peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-01
Inc weather.
WAR DRPARTNENr, OSlts Ca,sJ So

WIZ UKFAkfHENI, UHts CstJ SfFHdF ODssSs Z
WASHINGTON, ID. Jan. I, Is ,, 10 q. m. {
srNoPsIs FoR THE PAST TWENTY FOUR HOURS
The area Of lowest pressure which on Sunday morn
ing over and north Of the lower akcs has ed
enthusiastically beyond the limit of stations,
accompanied for tims by brisk winds and heavy
rain the pressure Continued increasing during Sun
day from the lower Missouri valley to the upper
lakes, with falling temperature, nsrthves'eriy
Winds and partly clearing weather, extending its
iusnce this morning 10 the gulf, middle and New
England states, being now highest the upper
lake region: the pressure has again commenced to
diminish in Kansas and Nebraska with easterly
winds and partly cloudy weather.
PRoBABiLIIIEs.-Thep pressure will probably con-
tipue increasing over the New England, middle and
sonth Atlantic states, with nortbwesterly winds,
failing temperature and partly clearing weather;
northerly winds, falling temperature aud olesriny
weather for the gulf states. except possibly along
the immediate coast; the pressure diminish some
what during the day from the lower Missouri vaie
TO the upper lakes with therly TO eastery winds
No dangerous winds are anticip ated FIR tod ".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-01
Poisoning BY Sewer Gas.

Recently some cases of sickness occurred in a
family residing in part of this city upps"~lS
free from RaiHIfh Traced the cause 70 dsctiye
sewer-trap, whereby the pestilential gas from
the sewer had been forced back into the house
and had penetrated every part of it. The family
had detected the offensive OdDr from the sewer.
but had not connected the UnaccOuntable sick
ness with il.
IL is not doubted now that the mysterious
poisoning affair." at the National Hotel at the
time OF the Inauguration of Buchanan, which
caused death or lingering disease to a Number
of persons, was solely due To the poisonous gases
from the sewers, which it was afterwards ascer-
tanned were chOked up below, whereby the
whole hotel building was permeated with the
fatal fiuvia- That this was the cause of the
mysterious Hines, and not poison in the food /
further shown by the fact that frequenters of
the hotel who never took a meal there were at
tackled with the same virulence as those who ate
there.
The fever of Prince Albert seems to haveb been
contracted in exactly the same way. IL appear,
the Prince slept in a room at LOndesbOrOugh
Lodge opening into a water-closet, the latter
communicating with a cess-POOl, and with a
sewer which was subject to back drafts "strong
enough to blow out a CANDLE
The narrow escape OF Prince Albert from death
has had the good effect to arouse general atten-
ton in England TO the dangers of sewer poison
ing and to the discussion of the best means of
ayerting IT, Ii seems to be demonstrated tn at
the only remedy is through the ventilation, by
Chimneys, of the whole system OF sewerage, so
long rs sewers are made the outlet of house and
prev, drainage. And beyond the ventilation of
cur common sewers every householder must I'M
derStaEd that each water-clOset and sink is a
place Of danger 10 be watched as carefully as
if the plague were stored beneath. Ii is absO-
lutcly essential that such places should be cut
ct a. far as possible. from the rest of the house
ard ventilated thoroughly into the open air.
A window ventilation il not enough, because il
does not afford the requisite draft, and there is
no certainty that it will be kept open. 1t is
recommended that every closet should have
high opening TO the outer air. A simple perfO-
rated iron plate, made like the section of
nine-inch brick. il quite sufficient as regards
the closet itself. but the pipe running through
tie closet should be continued upward, and
open above thereof. Thus the emanations from
the sewers would pass though the house, and so
to the fresh air above. AT the same time the
doors OF all such places should be made to fit
closely. and TO shut with spring; while win
dOws Of corridors and halls should be kept par
TALLY open all night. Now that We are about
establishing general system of sewerage for
WaShiH gtOn, il would be we'll for our District
authorities 20 take this matter of sewer venti-
IttiOn into thoughtful consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-01

IL L given as one reason for the scarcity of
water in the city that connections have been
made with and service supplied to a great MANY
new buildings within the last year,-nearly
twelve hundred, We believe. But that is no ex-
euse TO persons who have paid full rates for Wa
ter and DO not get it in consequence OF the new
connections II there is only enough water for
a fixed number of houses and an attempt IL
made TO supply ii to great many more, clearly
somebody must suffer, and the price ought to be
reduced prOpOrtionstely to those who are thus
deprived II il very hard, we know, to cover
two beds with single blanket; but at the same
time both beds shouldn't be obliged to pay for a
whole blanket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-01

The principalOf Lee school in Ale xandria ha v
ing continued the practice of whaling" his
pupils, in disregard of the advice OF the Super
intendent of Public Schools, the trustees have
taken the matter in hand and directed the SUI
perintendent to issue an order prohibiting cor
poral punishment in that school. 1t remains to
be seen whether the refractory principal will
initiate the chieftain for whom his school was
named, by gracefully yielding to the force OF
circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-01

The new year opens to-day, as it frequently
does, with regular hackmen's weather, so to
~i'eak. and that modest class are making their
ay. as they usually DO, when the sun doesn't
S'ine. The atmosphere is wet, muggy and dis
aSreeabie, to the last degree and the streets are
'mply awful; nevertheless, Young America.
@iddle-Aged America, and Old America are all
cut paying their annual respects and making
themselves agreeable generally TO the ladies,
"ho are agreeable always, and particularly
charming on New Year day. From the indies
Tons up 10 the hour Of going 10 press it is safe
TO say that, considering the bad weather and the
condition OF the streets, the custom of calling
and receiving has never been more generally oh
served in Washington than this wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-01

The ninety-eight women who recently voted
for candidate for postmaster at Greeley, Colo
RADIO, wore their best clothes " on the occasion
regardless OF the contact of . unwashed" vo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-01

The New York Leader is really dead, as stated
IN our kilograms Of Saturday,-the last number
appearing that day. The publishers announce
ment Of the fact contains plenty Of reasons why
The paper should've and only one excuse for dy-
ing; namely: thatits friends prefer that course to
its sale with the possibility of its fallinge the
ohsi9e Of persons who might run it against it,
reC.at interests and identifcafionsn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-01

Ere'y Saturday comes to US in its new form
without Illustrations, but 30 handsome, compact,
and convenient In shape, and showing such
taste and Judgment in both original and selected
matter that il will doubtless retain all its Old
popularity and gain new readers. 1t is every
Way ereditable to its enterprising publishers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-01
No. POST oFFICE DEPARTMENT,

UH WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov 3, 1871
Com plants having been received that the Letter
Carriers several Of the free delivery Offices solicit
donations BY means Of New Years addresses, and
this practice being considered preudcisl to the
vice and derogatory to the respect carriers should
at 81 times command
IL is therefore ordered that the issuing Of any ad-
dress or substitute therefor, by lettercarrers
tended calculated TO induce the public 10 make
them dopstions, or the soliciting of presents by
me ans whatever, IL forbidden.
JOHN A J. CREswELL
nos Postmaster General,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-01

1t Is not quite settled whether Jim Fisk is sick
of the small-p ox or the smallpox is sick of Jim
Fisk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-01

Fog, rain, mud! just the sort of New Years
Day for the hackmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-01
STATES PATENT OFFICE,

~ b. FOSTER. NJ. D.. DENTIST. No. HOS
". New York avenue, near 18th street Many years
Of protest. ex perience I'm New York and Phila-
delpha enables Dr. TO subserse the best nterests
Of these who engage his services, nell -eo2m