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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1877-01-03
A pacific Coast Meteor
san Francisco chronicle.l

The large number of meteors late
~ observed in the sky has attracted
considerable Of attention, especially
among scientific men, who are ofthe
opinion that the earth 10 passing
through belt Of these vagrant ui-
tra-terrestrial brickbats whose orbit
intersects the earth. There is some
diversity of opinion regarding the
nature and origin Of these stones, Of
which IL Is calculated at least 5000
fall upon the earth's surface yearly.
The theory most widely accepted is
that they are bodies of our planetary
system that have como near enough
to be acted upon by the earth's gray
itation, and thus drawn out of their
orbits. A great many aerolites have
been found, and nearly every scien-
tific institution in the world Is pos
sessed OF one or more. The largest
of which there is any authentic rec
ord was found on Swedish Arctic
expedition on the west coast OF
Greenland. 1t weighs twenty-five
tons, and is now in the Royal hcad-
envy Mt Stockholm. An aerolite OF
probably much greater size was
seen last Friday night by n Chronicle
reporter, who was belated on the
Ocean House road. At about l2:45
he noticed a peculiar light on the
sand and sea around him, and upon
looking upward discovered what APP
peared to be an immense ball OF fire
descending toward the earth. Its
course was so rapid that before he
had fairly recovered from his aston
ishment the mass fell into the sea,
apparently about half mile from
shore. A loud Kissing noise, follow
ed by a sharp explosion, accompan-
led the fall, and so frightened the
horse which the reporter was driy-
ing that his whole attention for the
next five minutes was directed to-
ward the unruly animal, but he no.
ticed that the tail Of the meteor, rs IL
Is called, or more properly the COM
bustion occasioned by the immense
velocity with which tho stone trav.
eled through our atmosphere, re-
NAMED visible for about two min
utes. From the brilliancy and area
of the fire surrounding the falling
stone, and the splash occasiOned by
It's sudden immersion, it Is certain
that tho aeroIite.must have been inn
mense in size, although of course, no
estimate could be made with any ac-
euracy during the few seconds the
aerolite was visible. IL is TO be re-
GREETED that the stone did not fall on
the land, rs in that ease an une-
qualed opportunity to study meteor
ic formation would have been afford
ed TO the scientists of san Francisco;
but ~ the water is comparatively
shallow ut half q mile from shore ii
is barely possible that careful dredg-
ing might recover the stone. Ther re-
sistance of the water would probably
check tho violence Of the falling
body sufficiently to prevent its inn
bedding itself in the bottom to any
great depth, and possibly the stone
is simply resting on the bed of the
ocean. IL lisa good opportunity for
scientific investigation, and If reeov-
cred, the aeroite would lie great
acquisition to the collection Of the
Academy Of Sciences.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1877-01-03

Norwich Com Bulletin.l
The skin of an immense polar bear
has been received by a gentleman IN
this city by the bark Nile, from a
friend on the bark Isabella, Mt Cum
bertrand Inlet, with the following nc
count of its capture: A party of
men from the Isabella, including
number Of Esquimaux and myself,
wefe walking on the Ice a short dis
lance from the ship, when, rounding
n hnmmock, we unexpectedly dis
covered, short distance from us, n
large bear quietly feeding. We
would have returned TO the ship with
out disturbing 1t, as we were armed
only with one rifle and a few spears
carried by the natives, had not one
Of the several dogs that were with us
announced our presence by loud
bark. The bear, as soon rs IL saw
The intruderg, began to advance
siossiy towards ns, but was met by
the dogs, who altaced tho animal
vigorously, but with little effect.
lie shook them OFT. and after iniur-
ing three OF them so badly that they
had to be killed, he continued 10 al.
vance. We discharged the riilc and
then fed to the ship, where W.
armed ourselves and came out /.
look after tho bear, which had dis
appeared behind ono OF the numer
GUS hummocks by which wc wer,
surrounded. We had searched 10
some time, when as one Of The Ia
qulmaux passed tho corner Of q hum
mock be came face to fac
with the Infatuated animal. III
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1877-01-03

fiuence person and property, health
and fortune. Among the antiquities
are some early Babylonian bricks
and fragment OF statuary ola King
hitherto unknown in the city of
Zergul, called at this day by the
slightly varied form of Zerghui.
There are also specimens of pottery,
and two small bronze statuettes of
gods, with inscriptions. The whole
series of tablets may be said to be,
all things considered, In fair con.
dition as TO their integrity.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1877-01-03
fChicsgo Tribune.l

4iIIchbD iiiDNhSsl
Mr.. George Van Houton, of this
city had occasion recently to travel
on the Pittsburg, Cincinnati and st.
Louis railroad, better known as the
Pam Handle route. He purchased a
ticket at Logansport, and entered the
front car of train composed Of but
two passenger cars. He found the
car filed with smoke, which was Of
fensive 10 him. He left it and went
into the rear car, where he found the
seats all occupied, few of them
with but one passenger and baggage.
When the conductor came in and de-
manded fare, Mr.. Van Houton
showed his ticket and requested a
seat In the car. The conductor told
him to go into the front car. The
passenger replied that he1 had been
there, and that the smoke made him
sick, and refused TO give up his ticket
until furnished with seat in first
class car. The conductor, without
attempting to furnish seat, stopped
the train, and, with the assistance Of
his brakeman, put him of, he resist
ing with all his strength. The con-
ductor then threw his valise off on
the opposite side of the train. This
occurred three miles from Logans-
port, in the woods, and Mr.. Van
Houton walked back to the city and
brought suit. The case was tried in
the United States Circuit Court at
indianapolis last week, and the
plaintiff received verdict Of $4,000.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1877-01-03
The Bank of Engiand-Ees
workings and Real Fame



Few who read Of the Bank Of Eng
land have any idea Of the vastness OF
the operations Of this greatest of the
financial institutions Of the world.
London Is a sort OF clearing house
for all civilized nations, and around
the Bank OF England the commercial
world may be said to revolve. The
greatest amount OF deposits In the
whole Of the New York banks has
rarely If ever exceeded $3.50, 900, 900;
those in this one London Bank have
reached more than half that sum, or
$l5O,000,0 900. The New York banks
loans have varied sometimes s., 000,-
600 or $40, 600, 900 a week; in one week
last Mey during panic the loans by
the Bank Of England rose over $780,
900, 900, and reached $3.50, 100000, or
more than half the highest sum ever
reached by the fifty-nine associated
banks Of New York. Tho greatness
Of the deposits is remarkable, espe-
cially as the bank pays nointerest on
them and Il surrounded by institu-
tions that do. Another not less re-
markable fact il that nearly forty per
cent of these deposits at one time
nearly $50, 900, 000-was placed in the
bank by private bankers, despite the
lack Of interest. All these things
show what Is the real function of
this vast establishment-security. SO
desirable Is safety that the owners Of
$4,000, 600 prefer to keep il in the
banks vaults without interest, rather
than trust 1t elsewhere. The other
function the bank has undertaken
to control the money market--it has
failed to achieve; but the safety it
gives to funds has doubtless contribu-
ted much to lower the rate Of inter-
est In London. Great care and pains
are taken to secure this safety. Every
night twenty-five soldiers Of the reg
ular army are detailed to guard the
bank; and for directors and managers
men of the highest character are
selected. The movement of its de-
posts is watched with eagerness, and
IL has been even said that whenever
they fall below $3.50, O00, 900 money is
pretty sure to be scarce.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1877-01-03
ev,spToMs OF WORMS

THE countenanceis paleand leaden-
coIored, with occasional hnshcs, %
! circumscribed spot on one or botn
cheeks the eyes become dull the pn-
n;ls dilate; an azure semicircle runs
along the lower cyelid the nose IS r.
ritated. swells, and sometimes bleeds
aswelling Of the upperlip ;occasionai
headache, with humming or throo-
h;no Of the ears an unusual secretion
If saliva; Shiny or furred tongue
breath very foul, particularly IN the
morning appetite variable. some
times voracious, with a gnawing sem
sation ofthe stomach, at others, entire
lygone ;fleeting painsin the stomach :
Occasional nausea and vomiting vio-
lent nains throughout the abdomen;
bowels irregular, at times costiye
stools shiny not unfrequently tinged
with blood belly swollen and hard
urine turbid respiration occasionally
d;a;cnlt and accompanied by hic-
cough cough sometimesdry and con-
v1lsiye uneasy and disturbed sleep,
with grinding of the teeth temper
variable, but generally irritable, &C.
Whenever the above symptoms
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1877-01-03

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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1877-01-03

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Although gentle
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MCLAYE and FLEMING BRos. on the
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1877-01-03

Sixiy-two islands belonging to the
State OF Maine were sold at auction
recently, and brought only a little
over 81 800.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1877-01-03


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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1877-01-03

A company has been formed at Nj
agara Falls for making paper out of
wood.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

A BEAUTIFUL BRAoE-Last Monday afternoon
pretty pair of practical thieves made their ap.
pearance In Canton. The one is a,large and
powerfully built man who says he is Thomas
Johnson. Thomasis apparently fifty or ifty.two
years of age has closely cropped gray hair a mar
row forehead, broad, square Jaws and prominent
ears; the contour of his head is similar to that of
the Indian chief Black Hawk as shown in Phre-
biological Journals on his nose, near the point, he
has bad scar, and with all his physical huge
ness he has small, delicate hands, and bad,
shrewd look; that's Thomas. William Johnson, II
the representations of the two are TO be believed,
lisa son of Thomas; he is apparently from IS to 20
years old, about feet 6, has cunning and rather
wicked looking face and scar just above the left
eye. Both are well dressed. Their first place of
operation was E. D. Keplinger's 1dry goods store;
the old man represented himself as sort Of job
Der, and wanted to buy fifty or sixty dollars worth
of muslin and while he held the attention of the
salesman, the young man got in his work by
stealing a silk handkerchief. Next, atA. Kit &
Co.'s, the old man wanted to get suit Of clothes;
they must be done by Thursday morning, as he
wanted to go to Washington to the inauguraton
while he and Mr.. Kilt were examining goods at
gas jet near the rear. of the store the kid" got
away with the contents Of the till, some $751; the old
man concluded to wait till morningbefore choos-
ing goods and they left Next, at Andy Schwert.
ner's shos store, the old pigeon got measured for
a pair of fine boots in the rear of the store, Of
course, and the young dove slowed a pair of fne
shoes away from the show window. Keplngers
handkerchief, Kits money and Schwertners
shoes were soon missed, and the two latter CON-
planned to officers Eitneier and Rigler, describing
the parties suspiCioned. The officers went in
search and about ten o'clock at night Eitneier
found his birds at Joe Bailey's saloon, near the
depot and arrested them Seeing he had dan.
gerous pair, he stopped with them in Cooks bill
lard room till he could send for Rigler to assist
him to the lookup. After they had sat there about
five minutes the young fellow suddenly jumped
up, started for the door, and, drawing a revolver
said "Come on Bill, we've been here long
enough" Officer Eitneier Immediately jumped
at the young thief, and just in time, for, as he
grabbed tho revolver and turned the muzzle un-
der his atm the weapon was discharged and the
ball passed between his arm and body. The pair
were secured, and soon Rgler came and they
were locked up. Tuesday they were tried on the
Kit and Schwertner cases, and held to the Pro-
bate Court and in default of bail in the sum of 800
each in each case, making s4OO, were remanded'
officer Eitneier has also filed two charges against
the Kid, shooting with intent TO kill, and carry
ing concealed weapons.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01
THE NEW RAILWAY PROJECT.

The people of the city of Canton, the county
seat of Stark county, propose change in the
northern terminus of the MasSillon & Coshocton
railroad. AS most of our readers know, the pres
ent northern terminus of this road is Beach City,
point on the Cleveland, Tuscarawas Valley &
Wheeling railroad about twelve miles south of
Massillon. From Beach City passengers and
freight from off the Massillon q Coshocton rail.
road must reach Cleveland by the c. 7. V. & W.
road, and by change at Grafton to the Cleveland
& Columbus road This proposition of our Can
ton friends to continue the Massillon & Coshoc.
ton railroad from Beach City to Canton, dis.
tance of about sixteen miles, is in connection
with another railway project that gives Cauton
direct line into the city of Cleveland, known as
the Valley Railroad, which is already graded and
bridged and ready for the ties. The distance from
Canton to Cleveland by the Valley Railroad is
about 55 miles. If the NJ 4 G. road should be ex-
tended from Beach City to Canton, the length of
this line would be about ffty.fve miles. This
would place the thriving manufacturing city Of
Canton with her ten thousand inhabitants just in
the center of ITO mile line Of railroad from Co.
shoctou to Cleveland.-[C [Coshocton Democrat
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

G. A. BAND CoNCERT.-The concert given under
the management of the G. A. Band, at the Opera
House, last Friday evening, was well attended,
and was in all respects a success certainly, more
excellent music has never been produced at an
amateur concert in this section, and we doubt If
1t would not compare thoroughly and favorably
with the best concerts in much larger cities The
Band in full dress uniform rendered its selections
with admirable effect and was heartily applaud
ed. The orchestra In the overture to Norma and
the Barber of Seville demonstrated the fact that
Canton has now what she has long needed, re.
ally first class Band of string music. The violin
solo by Mr.. Charles Kline was thrillingy and art.
isically rendered; and considering the age Of the
performer, he promises fair to become known
widely as a talented and cultivated violinist,
Mrs. James p Sourbeck in soprano SOLO 20,
Salutaris," received deserved applause, and sang
in her usual artistic manner, Might In Venice"
by Lucatonij duett by Miss Ella Dougherty and
Mr.. John Webb, was also happy effort of the
evening, as it was remarkably excellent in all re-
CARDS Miss Mary Althouse has very sweet and
flexible soprano voice. and rendered hersolo with
beauty. The Duet by Mrs, Sourbeck and Mr.
Todd was also finely sung and roundly applaud
ed In closing we must not neglect to speak of
Miss Webster the pianist, whose accompaniments
were those of O cultivated musician, and all in
all, we do not remember ever having attended a
finer home concert anywhere than this.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01
MAssILLoN ANNOUNCEMENTS.
NAVARRO.

Potatoes are scarce article in this market.
D. Mentzer & Co. have shipped over four tons Of
dried apples this season.
Thanks to B. F. Reed, the worthy landlord Of
the Rochester house for favors rendered.
Marshal shively 'jugged" one of our school-boys
the other day for playing truant.
There is a travelling tailor shop stopping at the
Rochester house this week.
We understand that our friend Mr.. G. Gross
klaus, has purchased the Navarro brewery. G. Is
an old brewer, so look out out for barley juice.
Prof Ellis of the Union school has made re-
port of several examinations that were held at
his school. Persons wishing to see it should call
at Alex Garver's drug store.
Mr. Alfred Lanehart has purchased an interest
in the hardware store of J. W. Ream, and now
they will remain in this place instead of remov-
ing to Shanesvie as reported in last week issue.
Jim Kelley is repairing the rooms in the build
ing formerly occupied by Mr. Isaac Hawk at the
East End. He intends opening tinwsre empo-
rum soon. Jim is one of Navarre's old boys and
a first.class mechanic, and we wish him success.
HE never tod lie." His birthday was OBJ
served in this place by the displaying of the
stripes and stars with little hatchets hanging to
them) at many of our business places and private
residences, and by some of our young men becom-
ing patriotic ETC. SQUAD.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

MONDAY EVENING Feb. 26 1877.
Present-Barlet, President Herhruck, Leinin-
ger, Cassidy, Campbell, Weaver Monnot and
Lantz.
Minutes Of last meeting read and approved
Petlions-T. @. Nighman asked how sprinkling
OF streets was TO be paid for, and how the water
for that purpose would be secured. Referred to
Committee on Streets and Alleys with power 10
act
Mr.. Campbell asked that crossing be laid from
Prospect street to the west side OF High, at such
point as II would connect with the pavement
Street Commissioner instructed to lay the cross
ing.
Street Commissioner also instructed to lay side
walk on the east side Of High, from Tenth to
South streets, as soon as expedent.
Reports Of C0mmhiees-In the matter Of contin-
uation Of plank walk on Jackson street, from
Cherry to Liberty, the Committee on Streets and
Alleys made two reports A majority report
against continuation, and q minority report In
favor, the former being accepted.
Committee on Gas reported necessary repairs
having been made on street lamps
Committee on City Property reported that q
desk had been furnished TO city armory at a cost
o. Sl0
Gas Committee asked further time for the ex-
animation Of meters
Mr.. Monnot, Third Ward Poor Committee, re.
ported 1925 expended for two families. Mr.. Cas-.
sidy reported 1886; Mr.. LeiningerslS to eleven
families, and Mr. WeaverS2OOO, to seven families.
Louis Sch@fer asked the attention the coun-
Gil for few moments. He proposed to deed to
the city ten feet of ground on each side for the
widening and improving of North Cherry street
through his addition, on condition that the city
fill about 200 feet oflow ground in the same addi
ton, Referred to committee on Streets and Alleys
with power to act.
Committee on City Property reported in favor
ofrenting the city dwelling house next to engine
house to James DeWalt for one year from April
LIST for 10000, he to make necessary repairs Re-
port accepted,
The special committee appointed to investigate
the matter of damages to Meyers estate by dig
ging water works trench &C.. reported in favor Of
allowing S4NO to cover all claims city to pay S1O
30 costs also. The amount claimed for the estate
was $500, Report accepted.
Miscellaneous Business -Weighmaster Fields re.
port for December accented
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01
FIGURES ARE WHAT is WANTED.

Not election majorities, bat such as interest the
great army of American producers. twenty-five
years ago the eight counties of Missouri now ira
yersed by the Old Reliable Hannibal Il st. Joseph
Railroad were nearly wilderness To-day, by
late census, it is discovered that these counties
produce over one fourteenth of the entire wheat
crop of the State over ORe-ttDeh Of the corn CROP
and over One.ninth of the oats The same growth
of country is now being repeated In Kansas, Ne
braska Colorado and New Mexico, and the i'm
mortal Greeley had this identical route and Sec
ton of country in mind when he breathed those
stirring words of wisdom, Young man 90 Vest"
Therefore, II is but natural that parties taking
this advice should desire to pass over road that
has done so much for great State, Especially as
1t offers the best faclities and see for themselves
BY the Hannibal " st. Joseph R, R.. through cars
are run from Cleveland and Toledo, and through
connections made from Cincinnati and Indian
apolis vid Quincy to St. Jo., Atchison and Kansas
City, and from Chicago to Kansas City WlthoM
change. We are about TO ISSUE in connection with
our own, County map of Colorado and New
Mexico, giving valuable information as regards
time tables, routes, distances, attitudes, &C.,
which we will be pleased to furnish free, upon
application in person or by letter addressed to
T. PENFIELD, G. P. & T. A.,
ja1S.6m Hannibal, Mo.