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NO. 8.
Why and When lamps Explode.

All explosions of coal oil lamps are
caused by the vapor or gas that collects In
the space above the OIL When full of oil
of course a lamp contains no gas, but i'm
mediately on lighting, the lamp consump-
ton of oil begins, soon leaving space for
gas which commences to form as the lamb
warns up, and after burning u short time
sufficient gas will accumulate to form an
explosion. The gas in lamp will explode
only when ignited. In this respect it is
like gunpowder. Cheap or inferior oil IS
always the most dangerous
The flame is communicated to the gas if
the following manner The wick tube INF
all lamp burners is made larger than the
wick which is to pass through it, 1t would
not do to have the wick work tightly jn
the burner on the contrary, it is essential
that 1t move up and down with perfect
ease. In this way it is unavoidable that
space in the tube is left along the sides of
the wick sufficient for the flame from the
burner to pass down into the lamp and ex-
plode the gas.
Many things may occur to cause the
flame to pass down the wick tube and cx-
plode the lamp.
l. a lamp may be standing on a table
or mantel, and u slight puff of air from the
open window, or the sudden opening of Il
door, causes an explosion.
2. \ lamp may be taken up quickly
from table or mantle and instantly cx-
plode.
3. \ lamp is taken into an entry where
there is draft, or out of doors, and an cx-
plosion ensues.
4. \ lighted lamp is taken up a fight of
stairs, or is raised quickly to place it on
the mantel, resulting in an explosion. In
all these case the mischief is done by the
air moyement-either by suddenly check
ing the draft, or forcing air down the CHM
ney against the fame.
). Blowing down the chimney to extin-
guish the light is frequent cause of explo-
6. Lamp explosions have been caused
by using a chimney broke off at the top, or
one that has a piece broken out whereby
the draft is rendered variable and the flame
unsteady.
Z. Sometimes thoughtlcss person puts
a small-sized wick in large burner, thus
leaving considerable space in the tube along
the edges of the wick
S. An old burner, with its air drafts
clogged up, which rightfuly should be
thrown away, is sometimes continued III
use, and the final result is an explosion.
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Illegal Interest.

The following opinion has been rendered
by Judge Pearson in case of Rutherford
VS.. Boyer-on rule to show cause why
s12O paid as Illegal interest should not be
credited
''In this case the defendant has asked
credit of S120, money paid to the agent Of
the deceased plaintiff in his life time, in or
der to obtain an extension of time on the
Judgment for six months being an addi-
tional amount of interest to that collected
by law, so as to bring it up to II per cen
tum, the sum agreed on at the time Of the
agreement. The Judgment was afterward
revived without taking into consideration
the money thus paid as increased interest.
The property Of the defendant was since
extended and since extended and several
rentals paid. The defendant now demands
credit for the $120 paid in December,
1872 The evidence shows clearly that the
money was given at the time stated. 1t is
not denied Must the court direct the
credit? \ large portion Of the Judgment
remains open undischargcd. 1t is very
clear that this money could not be sued for
and recovered back at this time, more than
six months having elapsed since the day of
payment but the act of May Is, 1853,
| provides that when rate of interest eX-
ceeding per cent. shall have been received
! or contracted for the borrower or debtor
shall not be required to pay the excess over
the legal rate, and it shall be lawful for
such borrower or debtor, at his option, to
retain and DEDUCT such excess from the
amount of such debt The law then pro
vides that if the whole debt has been paid
off the excessive rate Of interest must be
sued for within six months.
'In the present case as a portion of the
Judgment remains unpaid the debtor has
"A right to retain and deduct the Sl20 thus
illegally paid from the amount still due, al
though more than six months have expired
since the day Of payment. In the language
Of Justice Agnew, in Heath VS.. Page, /;
Smith 121 the money in excess Of the
interest belongs to the debtor, which wher
received by the creditor he cannot retain
but holds for the use Of the debtor. We
are, therefore, clearly of the opinion thai
lIlc uCICubiiG III tiiio AtS7' N'''i Ni''i'i
and is entitled to receive Il credit for th'
Sl20. This he can demand before settins
off the judgment. Can the Court orde
the credit to be entered We think not
We have no power to order satisfaction un
til the whole debt and costs are paid bu
we can make an order at any time suspend
inc the collection Of Sl20 Of the judgment
if the plaintiff attempts to issue an cxecu
f ton therefor This we will feel ourselve
obliged to do should an execution be issue,
for that sum. If the plaintiff demands
he can have an issue to try the facts in th
case, not whether the credit is proper, bu
whether the money was paid as additions
5 interest to that allowed by law. If such
| the case it must be deducted from thi
; Judgment.
"JoHN j. PEARSON,
President Judge
5 -Harris65rg Pdtrtot.
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A CHASE FOR A BRIDE.
A Young Girl Stolen by an Indian-Cap
ture and Escape of the AbductOr.

From tie LedrcnucOrM Times.
One of the main tributaries Of the Little
Arkansas river is Running Turkey creek,
at the mouth of which is Jim Gearys ranch,
an old stopping place in the days when
government provisions were hauled from
Fort Parker to the Indian Territory by
bull and mule teams This ranch was es-
tablished by Geary many years ago. lie
was an old frontiersman, scout and bull
whacker himself, and in consequence of his
extensive acquaintance among this class of
men, soon established an enviablc reputa-
ton for his ranch, and as soon as all danger
from Indians was past, through his instru-
mentality number of emigrants were per-
suaded to settle around him. For mum
Der of years all went well. The settlers
raised good crops, for which they received
high prices. The reputation of the loca-
ton selected by Geary was established, and
the farmers around his old ranch are al
most countless. Among the early settlers
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A REMARKABLE OPERATION.
A Surgeon Extracts the Skeleton Of a
Child from Young Man Is Years Old.

From the Grenada (IN:ss) Sentinel
DIR. W. f. Rogers, who, as surgeon,
stands at the head of the profession in the
South, performed an operation in Memphis
last week that has developed one of the
most remarkable results known to the medi-
cal fraternity. lie was called in, at Il house
on DeSoto street, to extract stone from
the bladder of a young man about Is years
old, named Jcphtha Walker The doctor
having successfully taken out the stone,
which is about the size of large guinea
egg, composed of carbonate of lime, left the
patient in good spirits, doing well. Some
days after, the nurse, while dressing the
wound Of the young man, saw something
protruding from it, which she gave to Dr.
Rogers on his next visit. On examination
this proved to be the bone of an infant
Since then the physician has extracted sew
eral bones, among which are part Of both
bones of the thigh, one of the lee, one OF
each arm, and one hip bone and last Tues
! day another was taken out belonging to an
other part of the body, The nurse stated
that she extracted many more bones, but.
not knowing their value, she threw thcm
away. The patient is doing very WELL and
is expected to be soon restored to good
health. This is the first case Of the kind,
we believe, that has occurred in this part
Of the country. But medical works recount
where several such phenomena have taken
place and the same authorities explain up
on very plausible theory how such things
can happen. Some lazy, incredulous doc
tors, whose vocation should have been that
of third-class scullion, have doubted the
word of DIR. Rogers in this matter. But
the doctor has shown us the bones and the
stone, and told us that his operation was
attended with the above results As far
as DR.. Rogers character is concerned, sut-
flee it to say that he is well known through
out the Southern States is Il surgeon whose
ability is unsurpassed By any one in this
part of the country, and is regarded Il
gentleman who would under no considcra-
ton, degrade his profession by inposture-
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Mr. james Gilbert, residing near Sal
ladesburg, Lyoming couaty, reports that
he has horse which was thirty-two years
old last spring, and that he is as sound as
he ever was, aud quite spry and active.
He has been in his possession over twenty
years, and has been worked hard, although
he is now retired from active service on &c.
count OF lis great age.
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SINGLE-SEATED CARRIAGES,
with top or without top, all styles.
Delivery and Express Wagons,

different styles shipped TO order All work warrant
cd in every particular for year. will make Ia or
der any style of Carriage light Buggy that may be
wanted. None but first class work leaves my shop.
use only first class stock and employ first class work
men and feel confident that can give entire sasfac-
tion 20 all who may purchase my work. All orders by
mail shall receive prompt attention Hoping that |
may he able to furnish the citizens OF Stroudsburg and
vicinity with any ting that they may want in my line
Address all orders TO
LEANDER EMERY,
Marengo, Calhoun County, Michigan
April %, 1S75.-1y.
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COFFINS and CASKETS
EF9ss ssAEEzKNG

attended 10 in any part OF the County the shortest
possible notice. LJuneIe, l4-tI
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The number Of boys who have run away
from their homes III Easton during the
past month is about twelve, and it is all the
result OF too much dime novel reading
They usually clear out in parties of three
or four and are gone two or three days on
an average before they grew tired of tramp
ing and learn to appreciate the comfort left
at home.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-27

have railroad and shipping interests
which must be respected and protected.
One-fourth the tonnage of the United
States is upon the lakes. A great deal of
its exports and imports pass through the
st. Lawrence. Canada receives great
deal of her trade by permission of the
United States through our ports without
payment of duties. These interests, so
lntermixed, always create an influence
loo powerful to be disturbed by the
local or personal interests which may
come in conflict Heretofore all those
private interests have been preserved, pro-
tected and Unidentified, but they have
never been able to involve the United
States and Great Britain in war; The
message of the President of Mexico, the
impressions OF an eminent Southern
statesman, and the successful influence of
reciprocal trade and travel, will, we hope,
convince our people that with every
determination on the part of the two re-
publics to see that justice is done their
citizens at home and abroad, there is no
danger but that some convention adequate
to the mutual guarantee of life and right
on each side of the northern frontier of
Mexico will be adopted.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-27
INVERSE REFORM,

The spirit of retrenchment and reform
in municipal affairs took the wrong direc-
| ton in the extra session. In nearly all the
measures proposed which it was intended
| to press with any degree Of seriousness,
| the chief sufferers, those on whom the
greatest loss would fall, were our own citi-
zens. The police suffers a reduction of
more than sixteen per cent, and there was
very decided attempt to entail loss on
the school teachers of about twenty-five
per cent. The last named scheme failed,
as did the cognate one to sell the city
property and franchises, ''to turn the city
out of doors, as the Picayune correctly
states it.
There was less wisdom in the propo-
sitions coming from the various commit
tees of citizens, than we had reason to
expect. We know the gentlemen engaged
in this auxiliary legislation are honest,
capable, intelligent and patriotic. Our
knowledge is based an the positive state
ments of the Democratic organs to whom
these committee gentlemen are in the
habit of writing communications laudatory
of each other. We may say, therefore,
that we have as good as their own word ia
evidence of their possessing all the
Christian virtues Hence, we are the
more surprised that they should have con-
spired to shape our reform legislation in
favor Of their own class, and at the ex-
pense of those who most need the power
full protection of the State. The daily
laborer may be ordered to accept lower
rate of pay; the foreign capitalist was
not even asked to loosen for moment his
fierce grip on our municipal throat.
1t will be remembered that these abor-
tive attempts at reform originated in the
House, where craftsmanship is young in
its infancy-and some of the worst of them
were killed in the Senate, where the de-
signs of their originators were fathomed
at glance. The reduction in police ex-
penses, as part of a regular system of
retrenchment all along the line, was, per-
h;ps proper enough measure. But there
was no such plan proposed. Everything
tended to Cypress the poorer classes, and
leave the interests of the rich untouched
All the Republican patronage was to be
scaled. The police, the schools, the pub
lie printing, the park, everything under
the control of the Republicans, was to be
put ON half rations or dispensed with
altogether, while we saw no proposition
to touch the hair of Democratic official
head. The public franchises were all to
be sold under the hammer to pay non
resident and other creditors who exact
usurious interest from the corporation.
The moral we derive from all this is,
that the ability, honesty and patriotism of
the Democracy have been grossly exag-
gerated, and the Republicans greatly un-
derrated. The Republican Senate GER
tainly saved the city from being given
away this time. Whether it will stand
firm during all the next session is ques-
ton full of anxiety and solicitude.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-27
THE TALK ABOUT ANOTHER SESSION

The adoption by the House of a joint
resolution to extend the late extra session,
and the intimation of the Governor that
he would approve it if concurred in by
the Senate, has excited the hope in some
quarters that another session for few
days may yet be called. The results Of
the late experiment, so far as legislative
action is concerned, is not satisfactory to
the Conservative party. The political
business which the General Assembly was
called upon to settle was acceptably per-
formed, but the work occupied six days of
the session. This left but four for the
much more important duties in hand
The time was entirely too short. The
most intelligent man in the State could
not, in four days, read and master the
multitude of bills presented in the
guise of reform measures. The
delay all occurred in the House. The
Senate reported itself ready for work on
the first day of the session. But until
full set of Democratic officials had been
installed in the House, from the Speaker
down to the pages, nothing was done or
permitted to be done on any other subject.
No Senator was shown single bill which
he was expected to vote for after it had
gone through the House. The honor Of
leadership was given to the House, it
being Democratic, with the expectation
that the Senate would say yes to any meas
IRE which might receive the sanction OF
the very wise body Of new men assembled
in the other end of the State House.
When that machine got to work finally,
on Wednesday, it ground out bills
much faster than any body could read
them. The Senate could not keep up,
and was obliged to postpone many from
sheer necessity. Our amiable political
opponents accused that body of hos
tility to reform, because every Job
which came il from the House was not
put through hot, without consideration.
Another session of two or three days
would prove as unsatisfactory as the late
affair Of four days did. 1t will be seen
we do not count the week which was
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-27
PRESIDENT LERD0'S MESSAGE-GOV-
ERNOR JOSEPH E. BROWN, OF GEORGIA.

We have looked with much interest for
the arrival of this document and have
read it with renewed confidence in the
stability of the Mexican republic. We
have been of those who did not
believe that the disturbance of order
along the wild border of the contiguous
republics would affect the sincere con-
tidence of each in the other. or the
mutual interest which each has in the
peace and permanence of its neighbor
These two republics know that the
monarchies of the world ''look not
lovingly" upon their friendship or
their success. They have had
proof enough that in the hour when
troubles beset either, the despots Of the
world have ever sought to enhance those
troubles and to contrast the stolid obedi-
ence of their own subjects with the rest
less independence of republican freedom.
The message OF President Lerdo does not
advert specifically to the cattle raids or
the acts of violence witch have accom-
panied them. Whatsoever may be his
sentiments on this subject are no doubt re-
served for diplomatic communication.
We are satisfied that he will be met by
our executive and Department of State in
the same spirit OF fraternity which he
may manifest.
With Such imnraSsionS we awaitad tba
return of some OF those gentlemen who
had visited Mexico for the purpose of see
ing what sort of country and people We're
presented for friendship and commercial
intercourse. We did so because at last
the diplomacy Of one republic with an
other must depend upon the harmony in
interest Of their respective peoples. We
had noted that Notwithstanding the alarm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-27

squandered in settling disputes over the
offices. No conscientious legislator can
pass upon all the measures presented in
a proper and satisfactory manner short of
ten days. If he is only wanted to give
his consent to schemes already hatched,
and register the edicts of the various COM
mittees who have been carrying embryonic
laws in their hats for the past month or
six weeks. then perhaps one day would
be enough. But the Republican men,
bers of the present Senate will not do this.
They exercise their right of deliberation,
and always remember that they, and not
the legislative committees, have taken an
oath to discharge these duties. And as
the Governor has given the Democracy
one chance which they threw away, we
hardly believe he will give them another
Let them wait till the next session.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-27
IMPORTANT
To
HOLDERS AND TENANTS.

The New Orleans Sanitary and Excavating Com
pany beg leave to inform tho citizens of New Or
leans that they have per fected all the necessary
arrangements ana are now prepared to execute
and sinks.
The apparatus used is known as the "Odoress Ex-
cavatIng Apparatus and is the same az that used
in New York, Washingt on Baltimore and other
large cities OF the North consisting of a pump or
forcing engine, an air tight tank and a deoGoriz
ing attachment, by which the contents of vaults
and sinks be removed without creating any
nuisance or offensive odor, duri the ordinary
working hours OF the day well as at night and
with the greatest efficiency aud dispatch
This system nst only inaugurates d valua BILE
sanitary reform but is much cheaper than any
other system now In use.
Further information can be had regarding the
working of the new system at tine office Of the
company, No. i35 Common street, and all orders
left there or addressed to box No 9l3 posto4Ncs
will receive prompt attention. anil I'm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-27

The members of the Board of Audit do
not remove quite SO well as some other
Republican incumbents. The act au-
thorizes the Speaker to appoint the COM
mittee, but there is no authority for their
removal. Being ex-officio positions, how
ever, the retirement of Mr.. Drury from
the House possibly vacantes his position
on the board. This, however, is not too
clear, as he was prima facie member
when he was appointed by Speaker Hahn.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-27
PUBLIC WRITER-A CARD.

The undersigned a member of the New Orleans
Bar since 1883 but under professional disability
caused by i'll health. solicits employment az a
writer by any who through lack of leisure or
other cause may require his aid.
He will prepare obituary mOrtusry notices
and memorials; newspaper cards, letters or arti-
Giles of any kind and will prepare assist in pre-
pairing, may be desired, legislative acts ad
dresses dscourses speeches, lectures briefs, aIgu-
ments, etc.
Apply contidentlally, to
THOMAS II. HOWARD.
ap2l I'm No. % Commercial place.
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ESTATE OF EMILE DUPRE, INDIVID.
uaity and as member of the firm of Dupre
Refine 4 Co - NPAo

UNITED STATES MARsHAL's OFFICE
New Orleans, April H. 1875
'f'HlS Is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT A WARRANT
= IN bankruptcy has been issued out of the Dis
trict Court OF the United States for the District Of
LOUISIANA against the estate of Emile Dupre in
Glvlduaily and as a member Of the fl rm OF Dupre i
State of Louisiana, adjudged bankrupt unon his
own pttl'1on; that the payment OF any debts
anu the aenvery OF any property belonging to said
Da krupt to him, or for his use and fine
transfer OF any property by him are forbidden by
LAY" that meeting of the creditors of said bank.
aupt, 10 prove their debts and choose one or more
pankfuptcy 10 be holden on the tenth day of
nay a u. 100, at 10 A. NJ. at No II Exchange
-''' -'o" oi'eahs before William Grant, register.
s. B. PACKARD
apli tnNlD United NIL .hal
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ESTATE OF THE GREAT WESTERN
Insurance ComPany-So. 1885,
UNITED STATES MARsHAL's OFFICE.

UNITED STATES MARsHAL's OFFICE
New Orleans, April 23, 1875. (
'NH1S Is To GIVE NOTICE THAT A WARRANT
in bankruptcy has been issued out of the d s.
tItct Court of the United States for the District
OF Louisiana, against the estate Of the Great
in the parish of Orleans, State of Louisi.
ana, adjunged bankrupt upon the petition of
its creditors; tn the payment of any debts
to said bankrupt, to it, or for its use, and the
transfer OF any property by it., are forbidden BY
law. That meeting Of the creditors of said bank.
assignees of its estate, will be held at court Of
bankruptcy, to be holden on the fifth dav ~
Nay, 1919. at twelve O'clock NJ, at the Custom.
house building, New Orleans, before c. s. Kellogg.
neglstef. g. B. PACKARD
ap24 my5 United States Marsba,
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ESTATE OF JAMES r. CROSS.

UNITED STATES MARsHAL's OFP1cE
New Orleans. April %, 1875.
V1HIS rs TO GIVE NOTICE THAT WAR
Il rant in bankruptcy has been issued out of the
District Court of the United States for the District
OF Louisiana against the estate of James p Cross
OF New Orleans, in the parish of Orleans state
OF louisiana adiude led bankrupt upon his own
petition; that the payment of any debts and the
delivery of any property belonging to said bank.
rHpt, to him, or for his use. and the transfer Of
any property by him, are forbidden by law: that a
meeting OF the creditors OF said bankrupt to prove
Their debts and choose one more assignees of
his estate. will be held at court of bankruptcy,
D. 1875. at IL NJ. at the Customhouse building
New Orleans, before G. s. Kellogg. Register
s. B. PACKARD,
APPS my7 United States Marahal