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Stopped by Signal.

What station is this, Wilson ?" cried
dow.
His servant, demure-looking man in
black, touched his hat and replied, 4
don't know, sir; I'll ask the guard. Yes,
sir; Sloughton station, sir.
There ought to be board with the
name on it cried the old gentleman, tes-
tlly. Guard, why isn't there board to
this station 7"
so there is, sir, at the other end Of
the platform.
"Then why does MT the train stop where
people can read it 2 How am l to know
when we get to Pugborough, Wilson,
I'VE shan be at Pugborough for this
hour, sir cried the guard. Come, jump
IN, sir" to Wilson, VINO resumed his seat.
The whistle sounded, and the train went
on.
At the very next station they came to,
the old gentleman put his head out OF the
window again. Hi, Wilson,
Wilson jumped out of his carriage, and
came to his master, and touched his has
once more.
is this Pugborough, Wilson,
mo, SIR this is Much Munl<ton."
Now, take your seat" cried the guard
for only one passenger had alighted, and
none had entered the train.
AT the next station the same scene
was repeated.
Come, sir" said the guard, who wa>
tired OF hearing the old man voice. don /
trouble yourself any more. -"I'll be sure
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RANDALL UNIVERSITY, Sept. Is, IA.
Mp. M AcETEy

| RANDALL y NINERSlT1, OepG. 10, IT.
Mr.. MACKLEY
OF the mahy notable Conventions OF
this year perhaps none are more worthy
of brief notice than our prohibition con-
vention of last week. to remarkable
features it did not count as much in
numbers. enthusiasm, or windy speeches,
as in the character and appearance of its
members. some of the brethren made
few simple remarks, only. large
share of the delegates were clergymen.
others were professors from institutions
of learning, or school teachers, men whose
whole commerce is in thought. They
came into the Court house like lambs
to the slaughter. there was a subdued
expression, a holy calmness, dove-like
innocense, compared with the hard,
shrewd, worldly wise expression of the
Democratic and Republican leaders about
the court house that was truly refresh
ing. the business of the convention was
conducted in a deep, sepulcher "let us
pray" tone, in keeping with the occasion
and the actors. A few of the delegates
who were once brave soldiers, seemed
moved by some temptation OF the Evil
one-or by the stirring news from the
SOuLn, TO ACT lnulfOcbiy WITH bue hepup-
licans, by opposing nominations, but over
come by the influence around them they
succumbed, the leading spirits seemed
possessed of peace that passeth all un-
derstanding. they seemed by their
appearance, to adopt the words and spirit
OF that beautiful hymn, Here Lord |
throw myself away, tbs all that | can do.
Old Milton as usual was ably represented.
her most cherished seat of learning sent
it's ablest professor, truly good and
pous man. if the answer to the Sun
day School conundrum, is true that Moses
was the meekest man, he-to use one OF
sister county's statmen's language is
the most meelest in survey that Angelic
little band, | was forced to exclaim If
these shall scarcely be saved, where shall
the Republican or sinner appear. they
all seemed to be striving 10 keep their
latter end in view, ,and while in the world
were not of it. One of them at least has
spent the better part of his life trying to
elevate the colored race, with such
marked success that the black man now
looks down and back, at him, and say in
The language of the epitaph, "As you are
| now, so once were we. Come up white
men and follow me-" l am fully per.
| suaded every member of our little flock
feels that he or she is an humble instru'
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Sabbath School Celebration.

This was the fourth celebration, and
was attended by a very large and deep
| ly interested audience. The meeting g
was called to order by the President,
Rev. J. K. Gibson, and the exercises
were introduced by the congregation
singing. "All hail the power of Jesus
name" and by prayer offered by Rev.
| Mr. Brown, of Lancaster, Ohio. 1.-THE
Scholars Greeting Song was sung by
the NJ. E. S. S., of jackson, and was fol-
lowed by the President, who formally
opened the meeting, in neat and ap-
propriate little speech.
After the Pleasant Grove S. S. had
sung, the President introduced as the
first Speaker, Moses j. Morgan, Superin-
tendent of the Jackson Schools, who de-
| livered an able address upon "a more
thorough and liberal study of the Bible"
| After Mr.. Morgan's address, a pretty
song was we'll rendered by the Madison
Furnace S. S., and the next speaker was
Rev. DR.. Byers, of Columbus, who ad-
dressed the audience in his inimitable
way upon the subject, "The Sabbath
School, the Great Nursery of the State"
A hymn was well sung by the Pleasant
Hill S. s., Washington township when
the audience took recess of an hour for
dinner
The services were reopened in the af-
ternoon by singing by the Morris Chapel
S. S., after which Rev. DR.. Thompson,
President of Otterbein University, deliv-
cred a scholarly and mastery address, in
assertion of The Rights of Children"
On motion of A W. Long, and second
ed by several persons, the address of DR..
Thompson was ordered, with his consent,
to be published in the Jackson STANDARD.
Enthusiastically carried,
The Beaver S. S., of Pike county, sang,
and were followed by fine speech by
Rev. j. II. Acton, of Jackson, upon THE
necessity of labor and enthusiasm in the
Sabbath School"
beautiful Sunday School hymn,
Gather Them In,' was beautifully sung
by the Zoar S. s., when the President in
troduced Rev. B. w Chidlaw, the vet
eran missionary in Sunday School work,
who came before the audience on this
occasion with a power which showed
that years have only touched his spirit
to temper it, if possible with stronger,
steadier zeal. His form erect, his voice
clear and resonant, his eye undimmed
his speech quiet at first, but growing
more burning and impassioned he made
a pleasing and memorable address.
After an Anthem by the Presbyterian
Choir, of jackson, the benediction was
pronounced by the Rev. D. Jenkins, and
the vast congregation dispersed, leaving
for their homes, highly pleased with all
the exercises, as shown by excellent
order and close attention, and inspired
with renewed energy and purpose to
work in the Sabbath-school cause.
The report of the Secretary of the Cele-
bration is as follows:
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WHOLE NO. 1926.

ment in the hands of the Master for
! some noble purpose, and pray why should
any one doubt it? His ways are not as
mans ways when our Savior made his
triumphant entry into the Jewish Me-
tropolis did he select the prancing and
gaily caparisoned horse, some gallant
Arabian steed, as men of the world would
have done under similar circumstances
Nay verify he chose the humble, sedate,
colt of an ass. he uses, IN truth, the
weak things of this world to confound
the strong. the resolutions adopted
were, as matter of course, strong 'front.'
ed and entirely Original. l have not
time or space to quote them. the sub
stance however was, Be good and you
will be happy. the candidates, like the
candidates of the other political parties
of our county are worthy gentlemen and
good citizens. Our convention, unlike
the others, had no grumbling constitu-
ency to satisfy. it could truly say in the
language of the little orphan darkey,
when you sees me you sees all dar is OF
u.s. A year ago there were goodly num-
Der of US. but some have gone back to
the weak and beggarly elements of the
world, and are swilling their cider and
pop. others have got lonesome and have
gone to one OF the other of the great
political parties of the day. others be-
came tired of throwing away their votes
on principle as one profanely
remarked, he didn't see any use of being
a dam fool all his life on principle. when
we urged him to vote for a prohibition
and trust the consequences to God, said
that was the DEVILS advice to the Savior,
jump off the tempel and trust the conse-
quence to God-he said if man did ight
there was no consequences to trust to
any ybody. he asked me how it
would sound to say Honor thy
father and mother and trust
the consequences to God. what conse-
quences or love your neighbor as your
self, and trust, &c. act the fool, and then
presumptiously trust an over-ruling and
merciful Father to bring good out of it.
he argued-had been the matter of all
would-be retormers, since the serpent
urged Eve to eat an apple from principle,
and trust the result to her kind Father.
the consequences" come nigh being her
ruin. one word to our Republican friends,
pass what resolutions you see fit live as
soberly and Cody as you may until you
disband your organization and rally
around this chosen band who so lately
convened in your Court House we will
treat all your overtures with scorn. our
brothers and sisters say they want none
of your foul party with US until you each
and every one becomes an altered man.
Farewell,
ELI BACKUS.
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Treasures in Heaven.

This fleeting world has treasures bright,
Silver and glittering gold,
Diamonds that sparkle in the light,
Pure gems of worth untold.
And these on earth can purchase fame,
Can give US t1attering smiles;
For gold has magic in its name,
That oft mans heart beguiles.
But there is a treasure brighter far,
In those blest realms of light,
Where Jesus is the morning STAR
And where there is no night.
No thief can enter in to steal,
No moth nor mildew there,
No need of medicine to heal,
No death, nor grief, nor care.
And those who reach this happy land
May gather fairest flowers,
And join the bright immortal band,
And sing in heavenly bowers.
Those who lament, and weep, and mourn
May there again rejoice;
Though here from loved ones we are tori
We there may hear their voice.
As earthly treasures fail us all,
When near the grave we come,
May we attend the SaViors call,
And find that heavenly home.
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If We Would.

If we would but check the speaker,
When he Spoils his neighbor's fame
If we would but check the erring
Ere we utter words of blame;
If we would, how might we
Turn from paths of sin and shame.
All, the wong that might be righted
II We would but see the way:
All, the way that might be lightened
Every hour and every day,
If we would but hear the pleadings
Of the hearts that go aStray.
Let us step outside the threshold
OF our selfishness and pride;
Let US lift our fainting brothers,
Let us strengthen ere we chide
Let us, ere we blame the fallen,
Hold the light to cheer and guide.
All, how blessed-ah how blessed
Earth would be if we would try
Thus to aid and right the weaker,
Thus to check our brothers sigh,
Thus to talk of duty's pathway
To our better life on high.
In each life, however lowly,
There are seeds of mighty good
Still, we shrink from souls appealing
With timid "ifwe could :"
But a God who judges all things
Knows the truth is ''if we would"
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If you want pure spices go to Williams
d Watermap.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-09-24

The editor of the Burlington (Iowa)
Hackeye has discovered a woman who
will get up at six o'clock, kindle the fire,
get breakfast, rout out the family. wash
the dishes and six children, sew button
on the neck of her husbands shirt and
hunt his hat, go to mission sunday
school and teach a class, attend church,
rush home and have dinner over and the
things cleared away in time for afternoon
Sunday-school, read the Sunday.school
papers to the children, go to church at
night, and talk on her way home about
Sunday as day of rest.
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CIVIL and Mining Engineer,
Land Surveyor and Architect,

and has opened an office in the Sternberger
building at the s. w. corner of Main and
Broadway Streets, opposite the Court House.
He has been brought up to the professions,
has had nineteen years practical experience,
and holds the highest testimonials, both as to
ability and truStWorthineSS: and has all the
necessary instruments of the best modern con-
struction, both for out door and office use
therefore he has no hesitation in guaran teeing
first class work in every respect.
He will be pleased TO undertake any work
you may require to have done, and Will spare
no pains to give satisfaction and hopes by
strict attention to business, and reasonable
charges, to secure your support.
1t is his intention to devote special attention
to the provisions of the Act 10 Regulate
Mines and Mining" passed by the Ohio Legis-
lature, March, 1874; and he will be happy TO
to make the Surveys and furnish the Maps and
Plans necessary to comply with the said act
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CIXTH ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF THE
FARMERS INSURANCE co,
STATE OF OHIO,
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.,
To O.

STATE OF OHIO,
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT,
Columbus, January 26, 1874.
WHEREAS, The Farmers Insurance Com
pany, located at Howard, In the State of Ohio,
mas filed in this Office sworn statement, by
the proper officers thereof showing its condi-
ton and business, and has complied in all res
pects with the laws of this State, relating to
Fire Insurance Companies.
NOW. THEREFORE, In pursuance of law,
William F. Church, Superintendent of Insur-
ance of the State of Ohio, do hereby certify, that
said Company Is authorized to transact its ap-
propriate business of Fire Insurance in this
State in accordance with law, during the cur
COMPANY at the date of such statement (De-
cember 3Ist, 1879 is shown as follows:
Amount of Actual paid up Capital......Sl00,000 10
Aggregate amount of available Assets lr575 2S
Aggregate amount of Liabilities lex
cept capital for reinsurance only,
risks not terminated ............... .~ 45,17l 90
year in cash 3O,74s Is
Amount of Income for premiums on
risks written during the year, not
paid IN caSn. JUZI Al
Amount of expenditures for preced-
ing year in 1879 6S
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto
~ subscribed my name and caused the
SEAL seal OF my Office to he affixed, the day
w. and year above written.
W.F. CHURCH, Superintendent.
u. a. WHITE. Agent,
jackson C. H., Ohio.
July 10, 74-t&t
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Col. Kuper, late Chief Engineer of the Eliza
bethtown, Lexington Big Sandy X. r., now
of Stannton, Va.
]. Mel. Stnughton, Esq, Chief Engineer and
Sup't of the E. X. r., Riverton, KY.
Lexington & Carter Co. Mining Company,
Lexington, KY, and Mount Savage Furnace,
Ky.
Messrs Mason & Hoge, Contractors, staunton,
Va, and late of Lewis Tunnel, G. q o. r.. r.
lAmay74-tf
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ENGINEER, ARCHITECT, &C.
Arthur. 90. Hobby

Having been requested by some of the most
influential citizens of Jackson to settle in the
town, begs to announce that he has decided to
do so. and has commenced business as
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Discount notes and Bills, buy and sell Ex-
change, Gold and Silver, Government Bonds,
and do general Banking business on the most
reasonable terms. Will also allow interest on
Deposits.
DIRECTORS Isaac Brown, W. T. Sappington,
James Tripp, James Chestnut, T. P. Sutherland.
W.T.. SAPPINGToN, Cashier.
decll, ,'79tf
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-03-05
Progressive Agriculture.

No doubt every farmer desires to
be known as an Intelligent and pro-
gressive tillcr of the soil; but i'm Or
der to merit that application there
must be intelligent planning and jul
dicious management. A manufac-
turer who does not keep up with the
times is left high and dry, while
some youthful and intelligent COM
petitor catches the flood that leads to
fortune. The only way to bring about
successful results is to endeavOr to
develop increased productions by in
creased fertility, and that increased
production and increased fertility are
to be brought about by the enterpris-
ing farmer, exercising liberal eX-
penditure of labor and capital. The
farmer, as compared with the mer-
chant or manufacturer, is in a most
unenviable position, and his capital,
scattered over his fruitful fields, is by
his successor carefully reaped, and
thus other men enter into the sweets
and rewards of his own capital. The
present and future tendency of ag-
riculture is, and must be still more,
one of progression and increasing de-
velopment. The advance in the
price of labor, the multiplied use of
expensive machinery, the indispell-
sible use of high-priced fertilizers, the
increased consumption of feeding
cakes, the higher price of cattle, the
necessity for large increase of capital,
the increased competition i'm the sup
plies of corn and live cattle and pre-
served meats, makes the science and
practice of agriculture more than cv-
er difficult, but also more than ever
a progressive one. 1t is not possible
to retreat. To be a successful farmer
it requires far-seeing, hard-hcaded,
cautious, yet resolute and courageous
policy.
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How to Varnish.

1t is essential to the brilliancy and
adhesivencss of varnish that the tenn
perature of the atmosphere in which
It is put on should be as high as can
conveniently be borne, since, at a
lower degree of heat, deposit of the
invisible moisture in the atmosphere
takes place before the solvent in the
varnish has sufficiently evaporated.
This may occur even on fine summer
days, giving a milky, turbid appear
ance to the varDish, which can only
be avoided by bringing the tempera-
ture artificially up to about seventy
nine degrees. The article should ac-
quire this temperature by several
hours previous exposure to 1t in the
shop, and should then he smOothed,
washed, and rubbed dry with cha
mois leather or silk. All dust, dirt
and moisture are to be removed by
means of brush of suitable size, with
pure, soft, firm bristles, the use of
any kind of oil or grease being avoid
ed. The varnish must be laid ON with
exceeding care, dipping the brush
lightly into IL, and beginning short
distance from the edge, and working
by direct, long, rapid, uniform
sweeps of the brush, of even pres
sure, to the edges and corners, at each
side alternately, until the film has
the thickness of paper. The article
should then be exposed to the sun, or
artificial heat, protected from draft
or dust, since cold or draft would
darken the varnish. In this latter
case the brilliancy and clearness can
only be resorted by thinly recoating
the surface with the varnish, and eX-
posing it directly to the fire, 50 that
the spoiled part may be re-dissolved,
taking care not to put 1t so near that
IL will scale off. ss-
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-03-05
Strong Men.

Strength of character consists of two
things-pOwer of will and power OF
self-restraint. 1t requires two things,
therefore, for its existence-str0ng
feelings and strong command over
them. Now we all very often mis-
take strong feelings for strong char
acter. A man who bears all before
him, before whose frown dOmestics
tremble, and whose bursts of fury
make the children of the household
quake, because he has his way i'm all
things, we call him strong man.
The truth is, he is a weak man; it is
his passions that arc strong; he, mas
tered by them, Is weak. You must
measure the strength of the man by
the power of those that subdue him.
And hence cOmpOsure is often the
highest result of strength.
Did we ever sec Il man receive a
fragrant injury and then reply calm
ly? This is a man spiritually strong.
Or did we ever see man in anguish
stand as if carved out of solid rock,
mastering himself? Or one bearing
n hopeless daily trial remain silent,
and never tell the world what cank-
cred his home peace? That is
strength. He who, with strong pas
sions, remains chaste; he who,
keenly sensitive, with manly pow
ers of indignation i'm him, can be
provoked and yet restrain himself
and forgive. These are the strong
men, the spiritual heroes.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-03-05
The English Glpsies.

The English Gipsies are quite with
out religion, being almost the only
people in the world who have no
notion of immortality, and are not
governed in the least degree by any
thought of future reward or punish
ment. But IL they have no religion,
they have a curious devotion to the
dead which has more influence on
their lives than the religion of tho
most sincere believer usually has.
When friend dies, the survivor al
ways gives up something of which he
has been fond, in memory of the dead.
If it be boon companion, the friend
who had drank with him will taste
no more liquor, thereafter. Some
times cigars are given up-sOmetimes
some kind of food which the deceased
loved. Often bereaved Gypsy will
give up cards; or If he has danced
often with some little brown sweet
heart he will never dance again, after
she is gone. Said q Gipsy to Mr..
Leland-whO has spent much time
among them-"When Gypsy men or
women die their friends do not like
to call any one else by their names,
and often they change them, If
any in the family are called SO; for
'twould make any man grieve to hear
the names of the dead that were dear
to him." The one oath that will
bind a Gypsy is the oath he swears
by his dead. He may swear you as
many Christian Oaths as you please,
he will break them before you are
round the next corner. But let him
swear by the dead, and nothing can
shake his fidelity.
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Blind Tom.

This wonderful musical prodigy
was born slave I'm Georgia. lie was
one of a large family but from his
blindness and apparent idiOcy, was
allowed many liberties not usually
accorded to slaves. The first evidence
he gave of his wonderful genius for
music, was when he was about seven.
He had always displayed remarkable
fondness for the playing Of his mas
ter's young daughters, and was allow
cd free access to tho parlOrs when
company was not present. On one
occasion and during the absence of
the family from the rooms, wonder
full melody was heard proceeding
thence; which, on investigation,
proved to be the poor black boy, who
was in an ecstasy of delight at the
sound his own uncultured touch was
producing. From that time he had
unlimited freedom and was always
called into requisition when visitors
were present. From that hour to
the present his career has been one of
undimmed triumph. He Is one OF
the most remarkable phenomena OF
the age.
In appearance he Is fieshy, heavy
featured, with protruding lips and
quite black. He is a fnll-blooded NO
gro. He Is totally blind and Is very
docile. He Is strongly attached to
his protectors, as they are to him.
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Tea is not only to be considered as
a stimulant, but also nourishmcnt.
That people who use tea are able to
live longer and do more work on an
insufficient amount of food, than
those who abstain from the beverage,
is attributed to its power of prevent
ing the waste of the body, and in the
animal economy may be compared
to the financial proposition that
"penny saved is twice earned"
From the large amount of nitrogen it
contains, 1t may also be considered, to
a certain extent, a direct means of
nOurishment. A Vogel has thought
1t worth his while to determine how
much of this nitrogen is employed in
the infusion. The tea examined gave
&C per cent. ash, and 25.5 of extract,
which was found to contain .2.S per
cent. nitrogen, while the partially ex-
hausted leaves contain 1858 per cent.
from this it would seem that, unless
we contrive to devote the whole leaf,
we lose the larger portion of the nj
trogen. $3.50