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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1878-05-07
How to Blow Out a Lamp.

HOW W DlON VuG d LhHlps
How to blow out kerosene lamp is
question of no little Importance to
the thousands of our readers who
use the dangerous fluid for illuminat-
ing purposes. We therefore copy what
correspondent OF the Schenectady
Union has to say on the subject: You
recently inquired how kerosene lamp
is to be extinguished without danger.
The following is a safe plan to follow:
Turn down the wick until the flame is
low, then blow across, not into the top
of tie chimney, with quick puff, and
the thing is done. One reason why no
more accidents are occasioned by blow
ing out such lamps is that The top of
the chimney is seldom blown directly
into, the breath usually striking it at
an angle, and its force being spent be-
fore it reaches the flame, which is ex-
tinguished by the conclusion Of the
air. Some styles of chimney permit of
their being raised at the bottom, when
a very slight puff is sufficient to put
out the flame, as it is away from and
not towards the gas which arises from
the oil. The more volatile the oil, the
greater the danger of course.
The conductors Of freight trains on
the California railroads are bothered
with tramps, and are very severe when
they catch them stealing rides. A fellow
who was violently kicked out of car in
Elko, coolly said: "Old man, you can
belt away at me with that mules head
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1878-05-07

Posc WAS Mistaken.
Don't suppose anything, Lizzie
there's good girl. But let me know
when ! may seeher," Ireplied, earnestly
All right understandable lei
you know" she said, nodding her head
vigorously with an air OF mystery and
Importance; and then l went, not to have
q cigar with Don, but to walk about the
dark garden alley, alone with nv
thoughts.
Our patient improved steadily all
night, so much SO that the family as.
sembled at breakfast as usual. Then
great hunt was made for the snake "a,
Lizzie's instigatiea, ON the chiidren's
behalf, which lasted long while and
was wholly unsuccessful. Then church
time came, and the buggy was ordered
to take the servants and the litsle girls
to church; and the hot day wore On.
towards evening, as l was loafing about
the garden, Lizzie came rushing across
the erodaet lawn-where the balls and
mallets were still lying about as we had
isst them, though it was Sunday-and
told me that Rachel was up and dressed
and that she CHANGED to be alone in tn.
drawing-room.
! stole II to her in the twilight with
my heart beating fast; and for a few
moments she did not notice me. She
was standing by the open piano, small
and white and weak, with shawl wrap-
PED around her, gazing at the silent kew
board, with tears running down her face
No one could look less like Delaroche,s
Marie Antoinette that she did then
! took three long steps and reached
ner side; she gave great start and turn
ed round 70 NEE. Fl :.
| shall not be able to play to you for
e long wssissss" sue s4id, looking up at
me for sympathy, in her new trouble.
with her soft wet eyes,
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1878-05-07

came TO an end. All through dinner /
saw without looking, offended dignity in
the poise Of her head and tile studied
repOsei of her manner, and heard the ring
Of it in the every infection of her voice,
though it was 80 subtle and delicate that
only a guilty conscience could detect it,
1t was q great deal worse in the evening.
when T en- Lizzie began her fussy little con-
trivances for throwing us together. The
poor little woman never had 40 imnracti-
cable and aggragating sister to man
age; and / never met one who attempted
to treat me with such open Indifference
and thinly-veiled contempt. It is un-
necessary for me to state the conse-
quences | began to interest myself in
lis Miss Miss hiidslay rs mad never inter
ested myself in others. Ibegan to hank
sr for her good opinion, as had never
iisi SeTed for theirs. / longed to set my
self straight with her, and beg her for
giyeness for thoughtless insult that I
W6ttiu nave given worlds to recall, and to
feel that the way was open between us
To meet and associate as friends. This
longing grew apace as the evening wore
on, but the prospect Of its qualification
grew less and less. Until the little ones
were taken away by their nurse she de.
voted herself to them, telling them stories
most Of the time in dark corner. whence
merry chatter and ripples of subdued
laughter came flowing out to us; but
when they we're gone, the bright vivacity
that was her true characteristic went
too, and she became Marie Antoinette
again.
With an amiahle wish to make things
pleasant, Lizzie asked her to pour out the
tea; but she merely stood 10 front of me
st the tea-table, with her little nose n
tbs air, and inquired whether / tooF
sugs and cream, in q high, clear tone
that brought Z puzzled senae. :n.es horl
3 ssSs,E ami . nov smile to Don,s
! came and stood beside her, to take The
cuPs IRON bet band (heF pretty head M
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1878-05-07

SENATOR DON CAMERON is not will
ing to wait until the autumn, as waspro-
posed, to claim his bride. When he
made his visit to her parents a few weeks
ago, he succeeded in gaining their con-
sent to the marriage taking place be-
tween the 10Th and 3Qth of A pril.-Phh
ndelyhin Press.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1878-05-07

iVuttPftoO 4 ftoo'
How strangely Joy and sorrow are in
terwoven in this world. Pain chases
pleasure like d champion pedestrian, and
the sweet tears shed by the maple tree
in springtlme, crystalized into sugar,
will give an infant the stomach ache
equal to doctors bill Of s9.-7reatoa
Gazette.
THERE will be another wedding late in
the spring or in June, in which the
family at the White House are interest
ed. Miss Mcfarland, Mrs. HAYES
cousin, who visited her last summer, and
again with her mother paid a visit to Mrs.
Hayes in the winter, will be married at
her home in Lexington, KY, to a young
graduate Of West Point, who is, however,
a Swede. Wash. Letter.
TO Dun is a word of consequence for
1t is at once verb and noun, and is
derived from the Saxon word dunnp. to
din or clanlor. 1t owes its immortality
so tradition says-to having been the
surname OF one Joe Dun, famous
bailiff of Lincoln in the reign of Henry
VII, who was so active and dexterous in
collecting bad debts that then anv one
became i" slow to pay" the neighbors
used to say dun him. that is, send
Dun after him. Gtambers' journal.
A FASHION that all women like:
Women of fashion wear these closely
lifted garments because they help to
make them look stylishly slender; deli
cate women like them because all the
weight of the combination garments is
from the shoulders instead of
from the waist, and ther garments NAV
be batsehsas Vi. tiiIem, stout ladies Use
hem ii preference to the bulk of fuller
under clothing; and the economical like
them because they combine two gar.
nents in one, thus saving material, and
also requiring les time for making,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-22
IcE CREAM, SODA WATER, &c.
ICE CREAM M.

My Ice Cream Mandatory, oIe Of tho larg-
Get in Virginia, still continues to supply private
customers, Sunday schools, excursions picnics,
iairs festivals and associations, as Woli IS ths
trade, with that SUPERIOR CREAM that has
made name in this community, and is known
everywhere as BHENGLE'S ICE CREAM. I
could easily roduce its price By lowering its quail
lily. but good cream, of fresh, pure, wholesome
ingredients, cannot be furnished vt a less price
than servo it. Of course could ''grade my
cream by tho price," but my cream would lose
The good name thai years OF fsir dealing have
won fer it. / ask tnst persons abroad ordering
"Brengles Cream from third parties will ss-
sure themselves that tho cream sent is certainly
from my establishment. I warrant my cream,
and do not wish that inferior crosm. sen. out as
mine, may injure It's reputation. 1t is n!y aim
to furnish the BEST CREAM IN AMEHICA,
and my customers are satisfied that do so.
je3-l EENRY BRENGhE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-22

Iae
to tho dnc
no
mrkal front
O the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-22
VEGETINE.

NOTHING EQUAL l. TO IT.
South Salem, Mass, Nov. ID, 1876.
Mr Il. +. Stevens.
Dear Sir: l havo boon troubled With scrofuia,
cankcr and liver complaint for three years.
Nothing ever did me any good until l com
mcnced using tho Vegetinc. [ am now getting
along first rate, and still using tho Vogetlne' J.
consider thoro is nothing equal TO it for such
complaints. Can heartily recommend 1t TO eve
rYbG!y', Yours truly,
MIS-. LIZZIE Ii. PACKARD,
Eio IL Lagrange ST., South Salem, Mass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-22

Special contracts will bo made with yearly ad'
vertisers. 80.
Marriage and Death Notices fifty cents. ObitH'
aries will bo charged at advertisement rates
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-22

For 61o Underwear sec Deaham, C2 King
street.
For Goo Clothing SEQ Dcalham, C2 King
street, corner OF Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-22
'VEGETINE.
VEGETINE

CUUD FOR THE CHILD F E N I.
Boston Home, IA Tyler street,
Boston, April. 1876.
6. r. Stevens.
Dear Sir: Wo feel that the children in our
ho1ae have been greatly benefited by the veg
etine you hayo 50 kindly given us from time to
tina, especially those troubled with The scsoiula.
With respect, Mrs. n. WORMELL, Matron.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-22
VEGETINE.
REV. Q. r. WALKER SAYS:

REV. Q. T. WALKER SAYS:
Providence 4. ! l64 Trausl! ST.
Ii. j.. t;tcvons, esq.
| feel bound TO oxpro3s with my signature tne
high value ! placo upon your Vegetine. NY
finally have used IL for tho last two years. In
nervous debility it is invalusble. and recon-.
mend It 10 all who may need an invigoratlng,
renovating tonic. .. L. WALhEh,
Forul'y. Past Bowdoin sq. church, Boston.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-04-19

Highest price paid for Shucks, Hides, Moss
and Wool.
Jan. 10, 1877. 37-tf
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-04-19

The Senate, having worried
Schurz to its satisfaction, came to
a vote on the clause of the appro-
priation bill pertaining to SEIZURE
and his alleged timber thieves.
The senate pretty thoroughly sat
down on Schurz by adopting two
amendments-one providing that
mono of the appropriations should
be used to pay the spies whom
Schurz has been employing to seize
logs; and the second allowing tim.
ter to be cut for use in the Terrific
ries, but not for expectation, with
out being subject either to tax or
seizure.-Mobiie Register.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-04-19
Nelson House.
JACKSON, MISS.

This house is located at the Rail Road
Depot, is well furnished and gives the hes
of fare and uneXeeptionable attention. A
share of the public patronage is solicited.
JOHN NELSON,
Proprietor.
Nov. %, i536. 6e-if
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-04-19

The modern college really teaches
the young idea how to shoot.-IIar-
vest Lampoon.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-04-19

Nov. ., 1870.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-04-19
Private Boarding ut
ROSElDALH
Bay 81. EOuis, Hiss.

The Rosedale House, Bay st. Louis
which was destroyed by fire, has beef
rebuilt and is now open for the reception
of visitors. No pains or expense will he
spared to keep Rosedale up to its usual
standard. Families will find all the cOn-
forts of a home and the best table the
market can afford.
Mrs. ELLEN ULMAN.
June 80. 1877. S-tf
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-04-19

If You really want TO harmonic
two standards why not adopt pork
and beans l-BOston Globe.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-04-19
BY TELEGRAPH.


Galveston, Texas, April 0. A
fire at three O'Clock this morning
destroyed thirteen frame buildings
on both sides of market street, DC
tween 2Sth aud Goth streets; only
one building in the block was saved
Lost S50,000; Insurance S3o,oOo.
Lake Charles, April o. Carriers
chief deputy Postlrthwaite, was ar
rested Saturday under indictments
of the grand jury, found last week,
for treSpass and ~obstructing navlg-
able streams. He gave bond. Gen.
Srwell arrived Sunday. lie is very
reticent and waits for special com
missioner Adams.
Washington, April 0.-The Re
publIcans in both branches OF Con
grcSS have decided to hold caucus
to arrange some plan of carrying
on the coming campaign. The
pressure on the president to remove
Parker has about ceased. The
President says unless charges are
made affecting his character as an
official, he will be allowed to finish
his term.
The Senate committee on finance
has concluded that the country has
had enough agitation Of the money
question to last sometime. SO it is
probable that the resumption act
will not be repealed.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-04-19
France Preparing to Reap
Harvest aG The EXPOSE
tiOn.

London, April ia special dis
patcn from Paris to the Daily NeWS
says: The prices Of lodging and
n~rcessaries OF life will be largely
advanced during the exposition.
The Projectors furnished apart
mentS already makes eXtravagant
demands. The Grand Hotel will
advance its price Of table d'hote
dinner to eight francs. The cheap
er hotels and restaurants will add
vance their prices proportionally.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-04-19
Jenkins hiIafOr.
The Great Southern Remedy for
RHEUMATISM, GOVT q NEURALGI

Those terrible enemies of human happi-
ness, Rheun at,sm, GoUt and Neuralgia,
heretofore seemingly unconquerable, have
indeed found their master in jenkins An
nihilatur. We have the testimony of men
of the highest standing in Louisiana and
other States, that after suffering indcscrih-
able pains for years, from which they
sought relief in vain by visiting the Hot
and Warm springs of Arkansas and Nir-
ginia, and by using dozens of remedies
more or less highly praised. when, in fact,
hope had almost died out, they have found
relief from pain by the use of the Ami
hilator, and by continuing it for a short
time, have been perfectly cured. The An
nihilator Isl preparation purely vegetable,
agreeable to the taste, and may be taken
without fear of any injurious results by
the delicate as well as the robust i'll con
stitution.
~ Price S1.00 per bottle. For sale by
all Druggists. Ask your Druggist for cir
cular containing certificates, or send to
n. JENKINS d CO., Proprietors,
New Orleans, La.
FINLAY & THOMPSON, Wholesale Drug
gists, New Orleans, La, Gen. Agents for
Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama,
Arkansas and Florida.
March 9, 1873. ALLY
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The first bottle has never failed 10 re-
leve from pain in the most aggravated
case. should the patient find no relief
from the use of one or two bottles, hcmav
feel assured he is not suffering from any
of the above diseases, and it will be of no
use to continue. Upon its own merit
without advertising, it has established for
itself great reputation throughout The
south, aud is ased in the practice of n L,r,r
number of our leading physicians. Ia,
sale in Handsboro, Miss, by L. Il. Myrrs
Price, 81 80 per bottle. /. L.sLYONS
Wholesale Agent, New Orleans. FER.
SLEW n co, Proprietors, p. O. Box zoos.
New Orleans.
Feb. =, ISIS. 2a-tv
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-04-19

a fire in Americus, Ga, des-
troyed eight stores, including some
of the largest establishments. The
city hall building was burned.
Loss $4,000. Insurance about
$20,00C.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-04-19
.COLEMAN'S CORN MILL.

Victorious in every Fair from New
York State to Texas, over thirty-three diff
ferent competitors during the past twenty
eight years.
Awarded the only Gold Medal ever
awarded to any Corn Mill in the United
States. Simple, strong, durable, cheap,
with solid French Burr stones. Send for
circular.
II. DUDLEY COLEMAN & BRO,
New Orleans, La.
Oct. 10, 1S77. 23-1v
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-04-19
Preamble TO the Platform
cGtac Illinois Democracy.

Springfield, ILL.,, April l2.-Ihe
preamble to the platform Of the IL
linois Democratic party is as fol-
lows: The Democracy Of Illinois
assembled in Convention, congra-
tulatcd the country oil the linal
settlement of the questions result
ing from the late civil war upon
principles OF local self. government
so long supported by the Demo
tatic party, and re-atlirn conf
dence in the capacity OF the people
to govern themselves, and then be-
lief i'll the supremacy OF the civil
over military power; liberty of in
dividual action, uncontrolled 10y
sumptuary laws; separation of
church and State; support OF free
common schools, and the duty of
all to yield to the lawfully express,
ed will of the majority.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Resolved, That the act of the
leaders of the republican party in
defeating the choice OF the people
for president and vice president is
the monster political crime Of the
age, and a crime against free gov
eminent and the elective franchise
which can only be condoned when
the criminals are driven from power
and consigned to infamy by the
people whom they have outraged;
and we denouucc the act of the
president in appointing TO high of
fees corrupt members of returning
boards as Il reward for their inta-
nous conduct. We condemn the
officers of the Federal government
who have attempted to interfere
with the administration of justice
in the courts of Louisiana.
New York, April l2.-Wm. NJ.
Tweed died in Ludlow street Jail at
precisely at twelve O'Clock to-day.
He was attended by DR.. Carnochan,
who has been with him since an
early hour this morning; also Mr..
Foster Dewy, his late secretary
Mr.. Douglas, his son-in-law, and
Mr.. EdelStein, one Of his counsel.
All hope Of his recovery a aban-
d0ned soon after eleven o'clock,
when DR.. Carnochan announced a
cloggiug of the heart and complete
nervous exhaustion.
AT the time of his death there
was no struggle as he passed away
in sleep with his head lying upon
his arm. The keeper, Herman,
was hurriedly summoned three min
utes before noon, and reaching Mr..
Twecd's room the signal rang out,
and the long priSoncd man dropped
back dead in his bed. His last
words to DIR. Carnochan were, 81
have tried to do some good. if |
have not had good luck J. am not
afraid to die. | believe the guard
ian angels will protect me-"
Sharp County record., 1878-10-03
CONGRESSIONAL CONVEN
TION.

The Democratic congressional
convention for the 4th district
met at Harrison, Boone county,
Sept 18th, and was called to
order by Tilford Denton, chair
man Of the district committee.
T. S. Edwards, of Pope county,
vas elected president; and w.
NJ. Hays, of Searey, secretary!
Roll Of counties called; when
The following delegates answer
"a, to-wit: ~. wm
r s. Edwards Of Pops, Hays
Sharp County record., 1878-10-03

II. Denton OF Boone, N. N uhhadly
of Carroll, j. H. Van Hoose for
Madison, and A. NJ. Wilson, w;
G. Jackson, j. H. Van HoOse and
e. B. Williams Of Washington.
On motion, the president ap-
Dointed Tilford Denton, A, M.
Wilson and L. Nunnally as a
committee on credentials. Com
mittee reported the following
persons entitled to seats in this
convention:
From the county Of Pope, T.
S. Edwards.
From the county Of Searcy,
w. M. Hays,
From the county Of Madison,
j. H. Van Hoose.
From the county Of Carroll, L..
Nunnally.
From the county Of Boone, T..
Denton and J. w. Andrews.
From the county Of Washing
ton, E. P. Williams, w. g. Jack
son, A. NJ. Wilson and j. H,
Van HOoSe.
Committee discharged.
A communication addressed
to the chairman and secretary
of the convention, from Hon. L.
NJ. Gunter, was read before the
convention, ordered filed and
published with the proceedings.
Also one from j. F. Wilson,
chairman Of the Democratic COM
mittee Of Marion county, a syn
opsis of which was ordered pub
lished with the proceedings;
That a convention Of the party
was called in that county and
three townships responded unan-
imously for Hon. 7. M. Gunter,
but owing to sickness Of the
chairman, the convention was
not held.
The following resolution was
offered by j. Il. Van Hoose, Esq:
Resolved, That Hon. T. NJ.
Gunter is the choice of the Dem
ocratic party Of the 4th congress
sional district as their next rep
resentative in the next congress
of the United States. And, there
fore, we recommend to the Dem
ocracy Of this congressional
district to give him their undi-
vided support at the election on
the 5th day Of November, 1878.
On motion, the chair appoint
ed L. Nunnally Of Carroll, j. w.
Andrews of Boone, L. P. Viii
liams Of Washington county a
committee to select a congress
sional committee for the fourth
district.
The following gentlemen We're
appointed as said committee:
S. w. Peel Of Benton.
John Carroll Of Madison.
w. S. Lindsey Of Searcy.
T. S. Edwards Of Pope.
O. T. Hunt of Izard.
T. Denton Of Boone, chair,
man.
E. P. Williams offered the fol.
lowing.
Resolved, That the Harrison
Times publish the proceedings
of this convention, and all the
Democratic papers in the dis
trict are requested to copy.
On motion, the convention ad-
iourned sine die.
II. S. EDW ARDS, Chairman.
VIM. M. Hays, Secretary.
Tbo+ 1,oo15tifu1 Snptip ON fo
Sharp County record., 1878-10-03

postmaster in the country the
circular in relation to the regis
tration of third-class mail mat
ter. In a few days he received
a letter from a postmaster at a
small town in Pennsylvania, re-
turning the circular, with the
remark that there had evidently
been a mistake made in sending
him the circular, as it related to
third-class matter, while the de-
partment ought to know that his
was a fourth-class office.
Sharp County record., 1878-10-03
THE EMERY
Universal Cotton Gin
AND CONDENSER.

I would respectfully inform
the public that | have taken an
agency for the above named
cotton gin and condenser, and
am offering them at very low
prices, considering their useful
ness and general merit. Those
who contemplate purchasing a
cotton gin will do we'll to call
on me and examine illustrated
catalogue and price list Of the
Emery before purchasing any
other. For further particulars,
call on or address
Il. S. HILL,
Ash Flat, Ark.
Sharp County record., 1878-10-03

That beautiful sentimental
sonnet entitled "Sitting Around"
is now about completing its last
quarterly round Of the Arkan4
sas country press, and as the
last dulcifuous strains thereof
die away Ger the broad prairies
surrounding the den Of the Pres
colt Dispatch, we can draw for
consolation on the certainty that
its beautiful stanzas will be ta,
ken up early in January by the
silver-throated screamer Of the
Ozarks!