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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1874-07-04
A WESTERN ENGINEER.

Jim Cary was an engineer who used to
run the Breeder " ON the Hamilton and
Dayton road. He was blood thirsty fell
low, and when under his management the
royal Reeder" sped through the Miami
Valley screaming like an eagle, she was
the terror of the bovine tribe along the
way. Cary did not mind bit about run
ming over live stock, but he said it made
him sorry to run down a man, for he hated
to help gather him up.
One Indian Summer day, when, with a
mixed train of passenger and freight cars,
he was clipping down the road near Glen
dale, he saw ahead an old gentleman seated
on the track, with his back toward the
approaching train, reading a newspaper.
The elderly party seemed deeply absorbed
in what might have been election returns,
and did not notice the train. Cary's heart
was little softened that day, perhaps by
the mellow sunshine, or by thinking of his
wife's aunt who lay sleeping in the church
yard, and he thought he wouldn't mash
the old man without giving him fair warn
ing.
So he shut off steam and jerked the
whistle rope vigorously. Still the old gen.
tleman kept on with the election news, as
if he didn't propose to be disturbed by a
railroad train; or, what was more likely,
his hearing machinery was somewhat out
of gear.
Cary saw at once that he could neither
call the mans attention from the news
paper, nor stop the train in time to pre-
vent an accident, and he instantly deter
mined on a perilous feat such as he had
read of in the papers as being frequently
performed with neatness and success.
| He would go out on the cow catcher and
save the old man or lose his own life in the
attempt He accordingly gave his hat to
the fireman to hold, together with mes
sage, in case of his death, to his mother
in law, that he died bravely in the perform
ance OF his duty, with his face to the front.
Well, Cary went out on the COW catcher,
leaned far over, and, as the terrible engine
dashed up, with one powerful sweep Of his
arm hurled the old man from the track
into the ditch and into safety and CAY
swooned back against the head Of the
boiler for few moments.
Then the train was slowly backed up to
where the old man lay in the ditch; and
the conductor and all the passengers got
out and gathered around, and everybody
laughed but Cary, and he swore, and the
old man in old clothes wasn't hurt a bit,
being well stuffed with straw, and the ras
cally boys jumped up from behind the
fence, and ran away through the corn field
and escaped.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1874-07-04

~"Pve got an idea in my head" ex-
claimed a young man, entering dry goods
store, whereupon one of the clerks said,
"You had better get it out at once or it
will be fearfully lonesome and companion
less.''
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1874-07-04

eB-" Take a wing" gushed young
and pompous upstart, extending his bent
arm to a sensible young lady, at the close
of prayer meeting. "Not of a gander, -
she quietly replied, and walked home with
her mother
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1874-07-04

TEA gentleman having deaf servant
was advised by a friend to discharge her.
"No," replied that gentleman, with much
good feeling, "that poor creature would
never hear of another situation"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-03

for whom Mr.. Mint0n was sent, and Over
whom he was 10 exercise the irndernes,
Of parent with the authority OF guar.
ian does nOt accompany that gentleman
10 London.
"'Thsn, who are your l almost
shrieked.
Felix Arne, and now, my good b.
low, the farce is played out, and Ill TAX
of this trumpery.'
i fell back in my seat, and watched
with dizzy brain, the shedding OF the
feminine, and assumption Of the mascu.
line attire.
" = You internal Tascalr at last | said
Now, I'm not going to mind any
thing you say, for / dare say you are
rather hurt, The thing was we'll ar.
ranged, and has answered capitally. You
can tell your employer that it's no sort of
use making any further fuss about me.
| was married to his daughter some
months ago, and did not intend it to be
known yet, only his precipitanoy alter
ed matters. Some day wen tell him
how we managed II. We, determined to
have some fun out Of the gentleman sent
to fetch Mrs. Arne home, and, as he has
been so good as to pay both OF our fares
back TO England, we could not do less
than provide him with company to town.
win you play game Of billiards with
me while l wait for the next train to
Doveri Don't say yes, If you'd rather
not Ticketsl That gentleman has
mine, guard. Ta.tal Sorry you've no
time for a game; best love to papa-in.
Iaw' And taking his portmanteau he
sauntered down the station.
" How | got my story told at head
quarters don't know. Mr.. Baskerville
first frowned, then smiled, and finally
roared. | entreated MIN to keep my
failure from the other clerks, and you
three lads are the first who know it,"
"Did you ever hear any hing more
about them" said /.
=" Yes; it was not such very bad af.
fair after all. He was gentleman o.
birth, and some uncle of HE, delighted
at having an honorable for a niece, lef
them some money, and | believe he set
tied down as q country gentleman. Lor,
Valdane has, however, | understand
never forgiven them; and now boys,
Home, sweet home.
| thanked our good-natured chief for
his story, and when we met at a later
hour the same morning, We youngsters
could scarcely believe that the grave and
sedate gentleman who looked as il
"money articles were his only litera-
ture, was the same who had been The
hero of the story of which he himself
was also the TelatOr.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-03
Apehg.
WHAT THE CHIMNEY SANG.
BY BRET HARTE.

BY BRET HARTR.
Over the chimney the night-wind sang
And ehanted melody no one knew;
And the Woman stopped as the babe she tossed,
And thought Of the one she long since lost
And said as hes lear-drops back she forced,
Il hate the wind in the chimney"
Over the chimney the night-wind sang
And ehanted melody no one knew
And the Children said, as they closer drew,
ATS some witch that is cleaying the black nigh
through
IT'S fairy trumpet that just then blew,
And we fear the wind In the chimney,
Over the chimney the night'wind sang,
And ehanted melody no one kneh
And the Man, as he sat on his hearth below
Said 70 himself 1T will surely snow,
And fuel is dear and wages low,
And III stop the leak in the chimney
Over The chimney the night wind sang
And chanted melody no one knew;
But the Poet listened and smiled for he
Was Man, and Woman, and Child, all three,
And he said, ut Is Gods own harmony,
This wind that sings in the chimney"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-03
BANKERS.
GEO. ID. HARTER a PIP
MISCELLANEOUS.
DIR. D. A. ARTERl
]. b. IMRIE

CONTRACTOR P, o. BOX 221, CANTON, o..
" Railroad, City and County Work specialty
Estimates furnished, and satisfaction guaranteed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-03
DIR. J. II. sIDDALL,


SURGEON DENTIST-0FFICE UP STAIRS, IN
~ McKinley's Block, southeast corner Public
square, Canton, Ohio. All operations connected
with the profession promptly attended To-.
decl6
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-03
JEWELERS..
DEuRLE a RRnrHER
j. A. MEYER.

DEALERS IN WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEwELRY.
~ silVeTWare, &C., east side of Public Square
canton, OhiO. Repairing done on short notice.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-03
C. J. GEIGER.

JUSTICE OF THE EPEACE-OFFICEIN IN TRUMPs
y Building, up stairs, Canton o. novG73-yl.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-03
DENTISTS.
JOSEPH CRAIG.

nENTAL SURGEON, NO. o. CAsSILLY BLOCK.
~ Canton, Ohio All operations performed I'M
the most approved and satisfactory manner
septlS73-tf
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-03
STARK COUNTY DEMOCRAT,
+. NJ GRIMES

A McGREG0R & SON, PUBLISHERS AND
"A. Plain and Fancy Job Printers DEMOCRAT
Block, Canton, Ohio. ....
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-03

L. M. JONES,
A TT0RNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
"A Commercial Block, Canton, o. marl27l
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-03
HIRAM THURsToN

A P0THECARY, DRUGGIST AND PHARMA.
"A ceutist. Prescriptions promptly filed at all
nOurs stand, East TuscaraWas street Cantnn @
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-03

po0K BINDER AND BLANK BOOK MANI.
ID facturer All orders from abroad promptly at
tended TO-. Bindery in cassidy Block, third floor,
Canton, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-03

J, a, mE1Ek,
nEALER IN AMERICANA & FOREIGN WATCH
~ es Clocks Silyerware and Fancy Goods
Northwest corner Of Public Square, Canton, Ohio.
repairing neatly expeditiously and satisfactorily
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-03
R. 8. sHIELps,
HENRY w. GARNETT

A TT0RNEY AT Law, NO. 2, COLUMBIAN
IA Building, Fifth street, between d 4 E, Wash
ington City Please to refer TO L. sch@fer, Al.
torney, Canton, Ohio. deol57O
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-03
JACKSON HOTEL,

0ANTON, 0HI0-MRs. JOHN HERBST PRO
~ prietor. Having just leased and refttedt \ HO-
TEL will endeavOr to keep good toble of tdS best
the market affords. Good stabling for horses, and
good attentiOd. The choicest of Wines &c, always
on hand may7'71-tf'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-03
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ATTORNEYS.
Q. =. PERKINS,

A TToRHEY AT LAw-AGENTT FOR THE
"A Sale and Leasing Of Real Estate-0fhee in
Eagle Block. feb2T7S.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-03
HOTELS.
ST, CLOUD HOTEL

oI' OIUUU HUIEIl
II d. ELY, PR0RIETOR-P PUBLIC SQUARE.
~. canton, ONO. julyT69,
ALLIANCE HOUSE,
RY D. s0URBECK,-AT THE STATION, ALL
ID anee, Ohio. Meals always in readiness on ar
rival Of cars.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-03
y TSDERHILL q LAHM, JOHN LAIN

A TTORNEYS AT lAW-0FFICE IN TRUMP'S
"A Building, opposite St. Cloud Hotel, Canton,
Ohio feb1873-y1.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-04
For tbs anderson MtelHgencer.
What | Heard and Saw.

heard cultivated gentlemen say, ri have
been in the habits of walking every day"
I took tea at the house of another, and was
asked to have some of "those molasses." The
same gentleman asked his wife if she had re-
ceived "those grits." What do you think, Mr..
Editor, of educated people being in the habits
of saying "those grits" and ''those molasses ?"
1 went into store where there was ribbon,
laces, and all sorts of feminine dainties, and |
could have written my name on the counter
planted seed on the floor, (almost,) and nearly
broke my neck over plows and other danger
GUS implements that were any and everywhere.
I went to a store near by where the floor was
clean, shelves neatly arranged and everything,
even under the kerosene barrel, neat and
clean. Why the difference?
I went to the house of God, and read there,
"The Lord is in His holy Temple" Presently
a Christian gentleman came in this Temple Of
the living God, and spit a great mouthful Of
tobacco juice on the floor. thought of two
passages of Scripture: "And they spit upon
Him." "What could you not watch with me
one hour?" Christian gentlemen, think Of
this MUSLIN.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-04

A New RA1LRoAD.-Wo hear that the con-
struction of a railroad from Anderson G. IL. to
Easley station on the Air Line, in this County,
is contemplated by prominent Railroad men in
Anderson and elsewhere The enterprise, no
doubt, would prove a profitable one and the
cost of construction would be comparatively
SMALL as the route is one of the BEST being a
ridge all the way. -,
It would be to Anderson what the Greenvillc
and Columbia road is to Greenville, and would
give to the entcrprising merchants of that place
a cheap and quick transportation of the large
amount of cotton bought and shipped by them.
We hope to see the enterprise at once put into
completion. -Pickens Sentinel.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-04
FIRE IN ANDERSON.

The fire fiend has again visited our town, and
destroyed one Of its finest residences. On
Sunday night last, about eleven o'clock, time
at which almost everybody is in bed, the mar
shal OH duty in the public square noticed the
flame and smoke issuing from tho residence OF
Miss Fannie Earle, situated in the northeastern
portion of town, and Immediately gave the
alarm by ringing the Court House bell. The
alarm soon became general, and old and young
hastened to save the inmates and the building.
The first persons who reached the house I'M
mediately saw that it was doomed to destruc-
ton, the fire having made rapid headway, so
thew set about rescuing the ladies. Miss Fan
nie Earle and some little children of Maj.
Thos B. Lee were rescued without injury, but
Mrs. Harris and daughter who slept up stairs
both suffered severe injuries in being taken
down. Miss Harris, finding it impossible to
escape by way of the stairs, which were on fire,
leaped or fell from the second story window
striking tho ground violently, breaking ono of
her ankles and bruising herself BY this time
n ladder was procured, and in descending 1t
broke with Mrs. Harris, precipitating her to
the ground and severely bruising her. Very
faw articles were saved from the building,
owing to the entrances boing all on fire. Two
fino pianos and quantity of silver, the prop
erty of Miss Earle were consumed in the
building. Mrs. Harris and daughter lost ev-
erything they possessed. The entire loss is
considerable, neither the house nor the furni
ture being insured. The house was owned by
Mrs. NJ. L. Sloan, who is now residing in
Virginia.
Notwithstanding the intense excitement
which prevailed, the work on the surrounding
buildings that were in danger went bravely on
and never on any like occasion Gid we see SO
much zeal and energy displayed by all parties'
Mrs. Keiths house, on the opposite side OF the
street. was almost miraculously saved through
the noble exertions of the workers. The col
orcd neople deserve great deal of praise for
their manly and untiring efforts on the occa-
sion.
Tho fire is supposed to have originated in
tho cool, room, which was in Mrs. Harris por-
tion of tho building. Tho building continued
to burn through the night, but there was no
further danger, as an oxtra police force were
left OH guard. Tho mambers of the Council
merit considerable credit, as some of them
wondered eycollont service.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-04
ORR TION BEFORE TIE YOUNG MENy
SOCI4BLE GLIB

On Friday evening last, the beauty and chiv-
airy of Anderson turned out in large numbers
and repaired to the Court House, to listen to
the Grafton of Hon. E. NJ. Rucker, of Georgia,
before the Socable Club. The members of the
Club presented fine appearance as they enter
ed, escorting in procession the orator of the
evening. They were seated just inside the bar,
and on the right and left of the speaker. After
an appropriate and eloquent introduction by
Mr.. Laughlin, the President of the Club, Mr..
Rucker arose and delivered to delighted au-
dience, for about three-quarters of an hour, one
of the most beautiful, elaborate and eloquent
orations on the subject of general literature,
that we have ever listened to. After an ad-
dress of thanks from the President, the meet
ing dispersed. The audience went to their
homes, and the members and honorary men,
bers, with their guest, to the "Waverly," where
Vice President Miller had prepared sumptu-
Gus and elegant supper. Toasts, responses,
music and quotations from the best authors
was then the order of the evening, and at late
hour when the meeting broke up, every one
went home, feeling that they had not spent a
more happy evening during their whole lives.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-04
DEDIcATIoN OF SALEM cHURcH.

We are informed that the new building re-
Gently erected by Salem Church will be dedica-
ted on the fourth Sunday in this month. Rev.
l.. NJ. Aver will preach the dedication sermon
at eleven o'clock, and Rev. j. 8. Murray will
preach in the afternoon. The Church is located
hve miles northwest of Anderson, and we un-
derstand that the edifce just completed is one
OF the finest in the County. It is built of
brick, in the most substantial manner. and is a
credit to those engaged in it's construction.
The members of surrounding churches and the
people generally are invited to be present at
the dedication.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-04
a Good Beuinninu.

The initiatory steps toward arralgnlng and
Furnishing dereict officials shows good record
in short time. Not all are guilty, we pre-
sumo, but the evidence must point in that dl-
rection, or grand juries would not venture to
assail public and private character in this way.
A fair proportion Of the charges have been
sustained already, which encourages the hope
that further developments will prove equally
fruitful in bringing offenders to justice. Here
is summary of tho past months work:
/. H. A. Smith, County Treasurer of Fair
field, neglect of duty and Misrepresentation of
public funds. Plead guilty to neglect of duty,
and sentenced to fine and Imprisonment. His
trial on the second and more serious charge
has not yet taken place.
2. The Indictment of Humbert and Moses
in Orangeburg for breach of trust and grand
larceny, which has attracted so much atten-
ticn.
8. The conviction and sentence of the entire
Board of County Commissioners in Barnwell,
charged with malfeasance in office These
partners in crime are already lodged in the
Penitentiary.
4. John B. Cousart, late Treasurer of Lam
caster County, has been convicted of official
misconduct in not making his monthly report
as required by law, and is also indicted as a
defauter in the sum of $4,000.
S. The entire Board Of County Commission
ers in Marion has been sent to Jail by Judge
Townsend. The chairman for six months and
the others for four months each.
6. The County Commissioners of Abbeville
were presented by the grand jury at the recent
term for disbursing public funds contrary to
law, and were ordered to give bail for their
appearance at the next regular term.
7. H. A. Ellison, of Abbeville, was also pre-
sented by the grand jury for embezzling public
money received by him as agent of the Land
Commission. Judge Cooke Immediately Or
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-04
ANDERSON MEDICAL SOCIETY.

This Society met on Saturday last at eleven
o'clock a. m., with DR.. w. H. Nardin in the
chair. An election for officers for the ensuing
term then took place, which resulted as follows:
DR.. W. 81. Nardin reelected President; DR..
G. H. Symmes, Vice President, and DR.. M. C.
Parker reelected Secretary and Treasurer.
Several important cases were discussed before
the Society. Physicians in the country, who
are not members, would greatly benefit them
selves by becoming members Of this Society.
The following gentlemen were admitted to
membership: Drs. F. A. Rice, II. w. Todd,
F. K. Breazeale and J. w. Gurley. The So
ciety meets again on the fourth Saturday in
June
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-04
SERIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.

A serious accident happened to the down
train from Anderson to Bolton on Monday
evening last. 1t seems that the down train,
under full headway of steam, struck a slight
break between the rails at Broyles' Crossing,
about two and a half miles from town, and ran
of. The engineer attempted to stop the engine,
but did not succeed until about four hundred
yards of the track was torn up. There were
only two cars attached to the engine at the
time, the passenger coach and baggage car.
The passenger coach, from the violence of the
shock, was turned bottom-side upwards, break
ing the trucks, and the baggage car was thrown
across the track, stopping all further progress.
The engine remained on the track uninjured.
Fortunately, there were but few passengers on
board, some of whom were slightly injured.
Mrs. DR.. E. M. Brown, of Bolton, was struck
on the head with spittoon, inficting pain
full but not serious bruise. The passengers and
baggage were put on the engine, which con-
tinued to Belton, where some cars were pro-
cured from the Greenville road. After the
arrival of the train from Columbia, the engi-
neer and conductor, with the cars mentioned,
returned to the CrossingJ Mr. Cobb, the sec
tion-master, was out with his whole force, and
soon had the car which obstructcd the passage
removed. The train in waiting then came up,
and proceeded on its way to Walhalla. The
mail, with some of the passengers, was con-
veyed to town by Mr.. Murphy, who piled his
dray between the Crossing and Town.
Still another accident happened to the down
train from Walhalla on Tuesday morning last,
three miles west of Perryville. There were
eight cars in all, including the passenger coach
and baggage car. The six box cars were
thrown down an embankment and literally
smashed to pieces, while the baggage car re-
mained on the road, although off the track.
The passenger coach did not run off at all.
Fortunately, no person was injured. The track
was considerably torn up, and after it was re-
paired, and the baggage car put on, they pro-
ceeded to Perryville, leaving the box cars
where they had been thrown. The train was
expected down all day, but did not arrive un-
til Wednesday morning, a little after the usual
time.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-04
postponemcnt of the Governors Trial.

The trial of Franklin J. Moses, jr., for grand
larceny, which was expected to take place at
Oraugeburg last Friday seems to have ended
rather abruptly. When the case was called, it
was ascertained that additional counsel had
been procured for Gov. Moses. Besides Messrs.
Elliott and Chamberlain, Mr.. E. W. Noise, Of
SUMTER appeared in his behalf. Solicitor
Buttz ordered the Sheriff to call the defendant,
and when no answer was returned, the Solicitor
demanded that bench warrant be issued,
which Judge Graham refused, on the ground
that he could make no special exception in
this case, as a general order had already been
issued for bench warrants against all absent
defendants. Mr.. Noise then submitted mo-
ton to have the case stricken from the docket,
on the ground that the Governor of State
cannot be indicted and tried until after he has
been impeached. Argument followed by coun-
sci, for and aga: nst the motion, when Judge
Graham announced that the question demanded
time for its solution and he would reserve its
decision for the present, which would necessi-
tate a continuance of the case until the Octo-
Der term. In the meantime, should Judge
Graham come to the conclusion that he has no
jurisdiction, the case will be ended.
This is the status of the case against the
Chief Magistrate in the Circuit Court The
voters of this State cannot certainly be denied
full jurisdiction over Moses, and it is time for
them to render decision against an unscrupu-
lous villain, who has dragged the Republican
party to the lowest depths of infamy and deg
radiation. His nomination and reelection will
prove conclusively that there is no hope for
the amelioration of our condition, so long as
the present organization of the party is main
tained. The country W: l accept this righttul
conclusion, and terrible judgment will be
pronounced against the aiders and abettors OF
Moses and his ilk by tribunals from which
there is no appeal. The American people will
sweep from existence party now cherishing
and protecting the ignoble clan whose crimes
against civilization and liberty are not only
| unparalleled, but threaten the destruction OF
republican institutions.