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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-01-29
THE E 5

The following letter from Rev. E. r BEST,
Pastor N. L. Church, Natick. Mass, will be read
snssl HSI SSn Y ~ many sSSS. 8ags sSss :; af a | ! in tSs
son ofthe Rev. E.E, BEsEt No person can doubt
this testimony. and there is DO doubt the cura-
tive do9ers Of VEGETINEsrE -
~ mo- .s-NAEIcE, MASS, Jan. /, 1873.
ii NH, r. SrEYEHs-DEAni8R We have good
rsasep for regaEding y1nr q n~Ientetns
been thasmeAAA oE saving oar SOM hfely He IL
'noU laSentsen years Of 0sszoaFor the last two
caused By Adeetion AndHasso far re-
duc9d that nearly all who saw him thou0ht, his
rfs:yS mi, IISSP pos s0t a &C eO SH1Sta q abe PSy q:
eVeErallyins. tive s~fthsnumber declaring that
he 4as beyond the reach q human Eemedies-
bad not Xigor enough TO endure the opeEanon,
Just then We cOmmenUgd giving him
ssatLna6asiT improving. He has lately ssu@Sd-
ht1 0nndf6s5 erutoho8 and cane, and
fsosSSshssSSs stss Sone aischArrs from the
0psning WnerS ms fmb WASfAnced, We have the
fullest confidence that in q little time he will be
ne has taken Eahont three dozen bottles or
vEQEI1NE, sut lately u9es but little, a. he de-
q -Mas.Ls @. i. BEST.
The range of disorders which yield to the in
huence of this medicine, and the number Of de-
fined diseases which It never fails to cure, are
greater than any other single medicine has hith-
ertS been sven recommended for, by any other
These diseases are s%erofula and All EruptiveDis-
eases and Fumors; rheumatism. Gout, Neural.
gia, and Spiral complaints, all Infammatory
symptoms, Ulcers, all Syphilitic diseases, Kid
ney and Bladder diseases Dropsy, the whole
train Of painful disorders which so generally af-
hict American women, and which carry annually
thousands OF them to premature graves; Dyspep-
sta that uniYersal curse of American manhood :;
Heartburn, Piles Constipation, Nervousness
Inability TO Sleep and Impure Blood ~ ,
This 1s a formidable list of human ailments
for any single medicine to successfully attack,
and 1t Is not probable that any one article before
the public hasthe power. to oures the quarter OF
them excepting the VEGETINEI Itlsys the axe
at the root OF the tree Of disease by first elimin-
sting every impurity from the blood, promoting
the secretioDs, opening the pores-the great es-
cape valves Of the systeni-inysgorating the liver
to its full and tnaturd action, cleansing he
stomach and strengthening digestion. This
much accomplished, the speedy and the permA-
nent cure OF not only the diseases we have emu
merated, but likewise the whole train OF ckrOn-
lie and constitutional disorders. Is certain to fol-
This is precisely hat, VEGETINE does, 4
does II eo4quickly 1nd so'eaStly that it is an ae-
complished fact almost before the patient Is
aware Of it himssllE eGDUE I1LEG
YEGEEINEH
Is composed OF Root Banks and Herbs. 1T is
very pleasant to take. Every child likes it.
Sold by all druggists.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-01-29
EXECUTORS Notice.

. NOTICES hereby given that the undersigned
tGNKaye beensdaIS aPpoihtedtand qualified as .ex-
eeut6rsoflthe last will and testament Of Michael
Warner Sr.,s late Of OsnAsurg, Stark county,
Ohio. deceased 3f % JESSE WARNER.
Ianl ~ WESLEY DELAP.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-01-29
BOOTS AND SHOES.
T. TODD les d Description Ofa Visit &c
x ]. @. RICHARDS Boot and

T. TODD les Description Ofa Visit to
x ]. @. RICHARDS Boot and
Shoe Store.
Seated in the American House, reading the news,
When 1t happened to strike me, l wanted some
Shoes;
SO selling my hat, which hung on the floor,
1 started at once for J. c. Richards Shoe Store.
And bless my eyes how it made my heart leap
To see so many varieties selling so wonderfully
cheap;
There we're shoes made of carpet of goat skin
For walking or riding. in all kinds of weather.
There were slippers to dance in, just fit for the
With ms highest of Boots and shOes for small
There weFe-wen. it's no sort of use, I cannot
That there is in that store. for fargo and for
small.
But this I must say; II Richards don't suit.
You will always be b~ootiess, and shOeless 70 boot,
As they make boots with care to protect the feet,
Through soaking SHOWS and raining sleet-
Then happy is the Individual, feeling jolly and
To have such dry feet on wet muddy day.
It's fine. 1 really think Mrs. TOOdles would
t. see the different shoes, for the feet, which
are there.
They have balmOralS and CATERS from China
With elegant shoes from Spain and Japan.
And such charming styles Of slippers made by
hand,
With curious wrought shoss from Cleveland,
Silver mounted shoes, Of Polish old lined,
And things which can tickle the fancy, beside,
Canton. May 2stf J.C. RICHARDS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-01-29
sRAILWAYa,

DTTTsBURGH FORT WAYNE AND
Il CHICAGO RAILWAY. #
Condensed Time Card-Dec. IA, 1873.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-01-29

a arrests decay OF it1 forces. exhaustion #
t,ted. cIeansss vitiat"d blood. removes T EsGai-
oostrueHons and acts directly on the Liver and
spteen. Price q bottle. JOHN Q, KELLOGG,
II Plat street N. Y.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-01-29

hDsychOnancy, or Soul CHARMING
How either sex may fascinRte and gain the
SANITY. Thissimpl a mental requirement all can
possess, free, by mail. for use. together with n
marriage guide, Egyptian Oracle, Dreams, Hints
to ladies, Wedding Knight Shirt, &c. A queer
book. Address 4. WILLIAM & co, Pubs. Phila-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-01-29
DAUCHY,s

quick for $40. r. L. WoLcorr, ISL Chatham square
New York.
0TO A Week 10 Agents. Fastest selling
OIO article out Three valuable samples for
ten cents. j. BQIDE, 767 Broadway, New York,
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IRRCTOR g

BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-01-29
81 q U.RE RA

Tne-A1gnese Authorities 0f
Europe say the strongest Tonic, Purifier and
OeobstruentkEswn to the medical world il
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-01-29
RIVER N.

General P...sas.E nd ~ ss hsss.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-01-29

The following letter from Rev. E. p. BEST,
Pastor N. x. Church, Natick. Mass, will be read
with interest by many Physicians. Also those
suffering nom the same disease as afflicted the
son Of the Rev. E.E, BESE, No person can doubt
this testimony. and there IS DO doubt the cura-
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-25

To Young MEN.-Do not avoid
the society of superior young wo-
men because you fancy they know
their superiority; yoH will find that
really intelligent women, who pos
sess the most desirable qualities,
are uniformly modest, and hold
their charms in modest estimation.
What such women most admire in
men is not gallantry OF courts and
tops, but bOldness, courage, devo-
ton, aud refined civility. A man
bearing wins ten superior women
where his dress and brains win one.
The rest may safely be left to the
parties most interested. Women
are the most harmless and agreea-
BILE creatures in the world to a man
who shows that he has got a man S
soul in him. If you have not got
the spirit to come up to test like
this, you have not got that in you
which most pleases a high-souled
woman, and you will be obliged to
content yourself with a simple girl,
who, in quiet way, is endeavor-
ing to attract and fasten you; and
one years possession of the heart
and hand of a really noble speci-
men of her sex is worth ninety-nine
years possession of q sweet creature
with two ideas in her head, and
nothing to say about either of
them.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-25
THE VOICELEss.
by OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.

ny OLIVER WENDELL HoLMES'
We eount the broken Tyres thai rest
Where the sweot-wailing singers slumD'''
Eut Ger their silent sisters breast
The wild flowers who will stoop to num-
beT?
A few can touch the magic string,
Aud noisy fame is proud to win item
Alas for those that never sing,
But die with ai4 music in tbemi
Az, grieve not for tHe dead alone,
Whose song Bas ss+4 their heart's -saG
story;
Weep for the yoicelessy who AYE known
The cross bat not the crown Of glory
Not where Leucadian breezes sweep
Der Sappho's memory e7lIow'
But where the glisteniDg night-Ge~s "eeI
on dh=ieless sorrows chHrcbyard pillow
Oh, hearts sSas break and give no sign,
Save whitening lips and fading tresser,
Till Death pours oft Ais cordial wine,
slow-dropped from Misery's crushing
presses;
IT singing breath or eehOing c2old
To every hidden pang were gives,
What endless melodies were poured,
AS sad as earth, as sweet as Heaven!
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-25

STICK TO, IMPROVE AND BEAUTI-
Fly Your FARMs.-The feeling that
you are settled and fixed will in
duce you 30 go to work to improve
your farms, to plant orchards, to
set out shade trees, to enclose pas
lures, to build comfortable out-hou-
ses, and each successive improve
ment is bond, to bind you still
closer to your homes. This will
bring contentment in the family
Your wives and daughters will fall
in love with the country; your sons
will love home more than the grog-
shop, and prefer farming to meas
uring tape or professional loafing,
and you will be happy in seeing
the contented and cheerful faces of
your families.
Make your home beautiful, con-
venient and pleasant, and your
children will love it above all other
places; they will leave it with re.
greet, think of it with fondness,
come back to it joyfully, and seek
their chief happiness around their
home tireside.
Women and children need more
than meat, bread and raiment-
more than acres of corn and cotton
spread out all around them. Their
love of the beautiful must be salts
fed. Their tastes must be cultiva-
ted. Their sensibilities humored,
not shocked. To accomplish this
good end, home must be made love-
ly, convenienees multiplied, COM
forts provided, and cheeriulness
fostered.
There must be both sunshine and
shade, luscious fruits and fragrant
flowers, rs we'll as corn and cotton.
The mind and heart, as well as the
fields must be cultivated; and then
intelligence and contentment will
be the rule instead of the excep-
ton. Stick to, improve and beau
tify your homestead, for with this
good werk comes CONFINEMENT.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-25
TOHN &. BROWN.
Governor Of the state of Tennessee.
To all ,gho shall see these presents Greeting:

WHEREAS, vancancy exists IN the office
OF Chancellor OF the 10th Chancery Dis
trict, com posed of the counties Hardeman.
Madison, Haywood, Upton. Fayette and
Lauderdale, caused by the resignation Of
Hon. Jas. Fentress:
NOW, therefore I, JOHN Z. Brown, Gov
n ern0r OF the State of Tennessee, by viz
tue of the power and authority vested IN me
By the Constitution and Laws, hereby order
an election 10 be held within the limits Of
said Chancery District on the lst Thursday,
being the 9th day of August 1874, to MI said
vacancy until the next regular election Tor
judicial officers; and the sherlns and other
officers entrusted by law with such duties in
said Chancery District Will, on said day, pro-
coed 70 open and hold sad election at all the
various precincts and voting places within
their respective counties, and due return
made as provided by law.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set
my hand, and have caused the
2 Is. Great Seal Of state TO he afli Xed !,
at Nashville, this 2Gth day OF
June, 1874.
JSO. c. BROWN, Governor,
CHAs. y. GIBBS, Secretary Of state
july4-4w.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-25
AGENTS WANTED le e v s sai
best and fastest selling book QUIT
OCEAN,S STORY.

by +. b. Goodrich, [son OF "PeteT Parley'l.
Remarkable voyages, shipwrecks, adven-
lures, explorations, piraCles, mutlnies, ma
Val com bats, and the history OF all kinds OF
naval progress. The romance OF "Old
Ocean" and 600 things Of interest and val
ne over 200 illustrations and very low
Drieed Send for circular and most liberal
Terms to agents, to
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-25
BE ON YOUR GUARDl

Buy no other medicine for your
cough. If you wish to receive i'm
mediate relief, buy DR.. c. Williams
renowned PULMoNIc BALsAM OF
WILD CHERRY AND WooD NAPTHA,
which stands pre-smiHelt aJore all
others. 1t is warranted to give en-
tire satisfaction, and the most
learned and distinguished physi-
clans in the south recommend it
and use it in their practice. Sold
by all respectable druggists.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-25

There are many who talk on
from ignorance rather than from
knowledge, and who find the form
err an inexhaustible fund of CONVEX
sation,-HaZlitt,
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-25
FARM for SALE

VWIsH TO SELL MY FARM OF l25 ACRE,
Alying northwest Of jackson. said farm Is
in a good state Of cultivation, with good build
ings and well Watered. There are about four
teen acres in choice fruit trees and about three
four acres in strawberries and raspberr1es-
The farm is well suited for fruit vegetable and
gardening business. Price $50. 90 per acre.
] will also sell four or five unimprOved town
lots. / will also sell or rent the house that
now live in wish ellfOr the reason that
my health is bad and / want to retire from
business and get ut debt.
July 20, TIT I. GOODELL.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-25
LOUISVILLE, PADUCAH
md
SOUTHWESTERN B. B.

4 RAINS leave PADUCAH daily, except
Sunday, at 800 a. N o, arriving at LOU
ISNILLE at G:lO p. m.
Connections are made nj NORTONNILLE
with ST. Louis aud Southeastern Railroad
for HOpkinsville, and for Henderson,
Evansville and points On the Ohio River.
At OWEN BORO JUNCTION, with the
OwensbOro and Russelville Railroad for
OwensDOTO
At LOUISVILLE connections are made
for Cincinnati and all points in the North
and East.
Through tickets for sale at Paducah at
lowest rates. ID. r. WHiICOMB, Supt.
JAS. FERRIER, @. T. a /. A. julyll
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-25

DIR. sharps Specific cures Dyspepsia, Liver
COMPLAINT Constipation, Vomiting Of Food
Sour Stomach, Water BraShs Heartburn,
Low Spirits Etc. In thirty-h years never
falling to cure the most obstinate cases
Sold by druggist generally. NeelyG PybaS,
A jackson ToFsrs
Depot, is Eighth Street, y. Y. Circulars
mailed on application. my80-6m.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-25
DIAMOND SPEGTACEEST

TTNHESE SPECTACLES are manufactured from
i minute Crystal Pebbles melted togeth-
or, aud are called Diamond on account Of their
hardness and brilliancy.
Having been tested with the pOlariscope, the
diamond lenses have been found 20 admit III
teen per cent. less heated rays than any other
pebble. Manufactured by the Spencer Optical
Manufacturing Co., New York.
Z. H. KELLY, Jeweler and Optician, is sole
agent for jackson, Tenn, from whom they can
only be obtained. Do not buy pair unless
you see the trade mark = Octll-ly
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-25
BE NOT DISMAYED.

Though death stare you in the
face and you are coughing life
away! Cease not to hope, for
there is Balm in GiIead." DR..
C. Williams PULMoSIC BALsAI
OF WILD CHERRY AND WOoD NAP
TIA has cured, in the last twenty
seven years, thousands whose
cases are nearly hopeless. Sold
by all druggists.
c. c. WARD & BRO,
Sole Wholesale \ rents
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-25

The attention of planters and others is
again called TO the above old and reliable
make of Cotton Gins. They are furnished
this year greatly improved. and nothing
which an experience OF thirty years IN their
manufacture could suggest has been left I'M
done to make them the most reliable and
perfect Cotton Gin in market. As the re
suit Of our efforts we need only refer to
their established reputation and wide
spread popularity. For PERFECTION or
WoRKSIANsHIP, STRENGTH, DURABILITY
LIGHT RUNNING and QUANTITY and QUAIL
TY OF LINT PRODUCED, We challenge compe-
tition. We are prepared to lodyTdHt to any
reasonable extent perfect satisfaction TO ev-
cry planter or operator. The Gins are sold
at the lowest possible prices for good ma
chimes, and on reasonable terms. We in
wife examination of the samples in the
hands of our local agents who viii give all
desired information and furnish applicants
with circulars and copies of eOmmendatOry-
letters from parties using the Gins in all
sections of the cotton planting county.
Circulars, Price Lists, and other Informal
ton, may be obtained of our agents or by
addressing
THE BROWN COTTON GIN co.
New London, conn
W. A. HAYLEY, Agent, Jackson. Tenn.
9i4ifn.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-25
TAKE WARNING

Statistics clearly show that six
tenths of mankind who die annu-
ally, fall victims to diseases of the
LUNGS and THROAT. Therefore
take warning in time! Stop that
iasidioEs cough before it is too late!
DIR. c. Williams BALsAM OF WILD
CHERRY AND WooD NAPTHA will
relieve any cough in from five to
ten Minutes!
Try this best OF all remedies.
We guarantee you viii be fully
satisfied. Sold by all druggists.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-25
1st Monday in October, 1874,
AGENTS WANTED,

Tor the grandcst book published,
YOuman-s DictinnaFy Of Everyday
Wants
containing 70. 900 RECEIPTs Cb0na tide mum O.
beT--beware OF bogus lmitaiionsJ Intensely
interesting, attractive ami useiul to ALL CLA--
sES, saving money daily 10 every buyer. sell
ing faster than any other three books coHbin-
ed One Agent has already sold over :, % CO.
pies! 10 page circular and terms free. Address
r. A. HUTCHISsON a Co, 81. Louis, Mo.
Sept Oily
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-25
Non Resident Notice.
In Chancery at Purdy, McNairy
County, Tennessee.

J. A. Hooker ct ais vs. II. II. Hooker ct ais.
. Master from the Original Bill. which Is
sworn to, that II. H Hooker, one OF the de-
PENDANTS in this cause, IS a nonresident OF
the state of Tennessee, so that the ordinary
process of law cannot be served upon him.
It Is therefore ordered that publication be
made four successive weeks in the Wing
and Tribune, a newspaper published in tile
city OF Jackson, Tenn, commanding said
defendant TO appear at the next term Of the
Chancery Court to be held at Purdy, Nc
Marry County, Tenn, on the
1st Monday in October, 1874,
and plead, answer or denur to Complain
ants bill, or the same will be taken for con-
fesscd and set for heaTiugex parte rs 10 him.
THOS. r. BECK, G. 4 NJ.
l. +. HuddlestOn, Sol for Complainant.
JulyIiW.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-24
The Landlords Gun.

Dan. Davis says Promontory, out on the
I" c. p" road, is nice place. Dan. was
out there once, and he says he was charm
ed with the manners and customs-almost
patliarcha in their frank simplicity--of the
people. The first day he was in the place
Dan. stopped ut the principal hotel of the
town. 1t was a nice place, and the land
lord was q very agreeable and friendly sort
of man.
Says Dan. When dinner was ready
the landlord came out into the street in
front of the hotel with -barrelled
shotgun. Raising the gun above his head
he fred off one barrel.
said to him, What did you do that
for?"
Said he "to call my boarders to din
ner?"
said, "Why don't you fire off both
barrels ?''
"Oh," said he, 81 keep the other to
collect with"
The cash was little short with Dan,
and he went and hunted up another board
ing-house.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-24

tsg- | can speak seven different Ian
guages," said a convict, as he entered
penitentiary.
-" No matter, " said the keeper, "we have
only one language here, and very little Of
that"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-24
c IIelpv in virginia.


Don Piatt writing about the Virginia
mountaineers, says They have the same
sense of social equality that afilicts the ma
tive born laboring classes Of the West; and
although poverty lies in the mountains,
making it difficult to exist with comfort
it is impossible to get house servants from
among the natives for love or money. A
charming little lady here, Mrs. Morgan,
sister-in-law to the late famous John Nor
gan, gave us very amusing account Of her
trials in this direction. Her first exper-
ience was the tall, angular mountain maid.
One morning she announced visitor to
Mrs. Morgan.
'sWho is he, Malvina ?'
"Lord only knows don't he's total
stranger to me-"
els he gentleman ?"
" Well, he amt niggah."
"Did he not give you his name ?''
"Not much. But didn't ask him."
"But he gave his card?"
"You mean that bit NV paypah with
printin' ON it?"
"Ofcourse what did you do with it?''
"Why, just put it whar seed the
others, on the pahlow table,"
GLOW vexatious And what did you
say to bim9"
"I told him to hitch on to the door knob
till seed YOU"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-24

sB- A lady who wished to have her hus-
bands life insured in Boston Office the
other day, gave as reason that she
either wanted husband or some money,
she didn't care which," She never ex-
pected both at the same time.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-24

gsy- An American youth, while travelling
in California, was ambitiously displaying
small pistol before brawny miner, whose
belt was Weighing down with two heavy
six shooters, when the miner asked what
he had there.
"Why," replied the youth, "that is
pistol"
SWELL" said the rough, "if you should
shoot me with that, and l should find it
out, I'd lick you like fun"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-24
Daily Express and Freight Line
BETWEEN
BLOOMFIELD q NEWPORT

YTlHEsubseriberWi to notify the eitlzenBOf
a Bloomfield and Newport that he Is running a
Daily Line between thesetwO places. aud will haul
Freight OF any kind, or vomptly deliver packages
or messages entrustedt hiss care.
n4- Orders may + : LETT for him at the stores OF
y. Mortimer a Co., New Bloomfield, or Miilgan&
Musser, Newport, Pa.
Bloomfield January2s. ls7O.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-24
BALL SCALES I

7 b. MARYANERTH, ID. w. DBRR and
Lie JAMES Ii. GRlER. known as
The Ball Scale Company"
have now on hand large supplyo OF Buoy's Patent
est and best Counter scalein the market.
a9- For Scales, or Agencies in Pennsylvania,
Ohio New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland ad-
dress Tho Ball Scale Company" Pottsville,
Schuylkillcounty, Pa.
nsl- For Scales or Agencies In this County an
ply TO the undersigned. where they can be seen
and examined any time
LIBBY BRO,
Newport, Perry co., Pa.
FRANK MORTIMER.
29tf New bloomfield, Perryco., Pa.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-24
A DarkeY in n Fix.

A colored man in Baltimore, while under
the influence of liquor few days since,
climbed upon his roof, and amused himself
by jumping thence to the roof of the ad-
joining house, and thence to the next, till
his antics had attracted quite crowd OF
persons in the street below. Seized with o
sudden idea that the spectators were going
to shoot him, he sought refuge in chin
ney, and slid down to within a few feet of
the first floor, where he became wedged in
beyond the power of extrication. at
about the same moment the inhabitants of
that story, unaware that the draught was
choked by human body, lighted fire.
The unearthly noise which proceeded from
the chimney was attributed to some
agency similar to that which recently caus-
ed the mysterious bell ringing in the same
city and it was not till two police officers
entered the room and made an attack upon
the Fireplace that the scorched inebriate
was rescued from his perilous position.