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The Lesson of the Chinese Famine.

In the northern province Of China sew
enty millions Of people are starving
Famine is no infrequent visitor in those
parts, but never before has abject want
been so widespread or severe.
For centuries the sterilizing influences,
which have converted the once densely
populated regions of central Asia into a
vast desert, have been reaching eastward.
During the past two hundred years the
desert has been encroaching upon north
ern China, the regions now afflicted un-
dergoing in that time a climatic change
almost without parallel in the history of
civilized countries.
The fertilizing water courses have dis
appeared massive bridges now span riv-
er beds whose floods have wasted; and
everywhere the traveller finds evidence
of former population rivaling in density
that of the still fertile regions of South
China. Repeated local famines and civil
disturbances resulting therefrom have
greatly thinned the population yet in
the afflicted region there still remain
probably twice as many people as there
are in all the United States. And these
are not only starving, but are almost
hopelessly beyond the reach Of relief
from without Formerly the deficiencies
of northern China were supplied from the
south by way of the great canal, extend
ing ESQ miles from Soochow to Tientsin,
on the Peiho, near Pekin. For a thou
sand years this was the greatest artery of
commerce in the world but it lost its
feeders, and became for the most part
unnavigable, when the Yang-tse-Kiang
shifted its channel and found new out
let three hundred miles to the north Of
its old one.
Thus cut off from its only source Of re-
lief in case of failing crops, with scanty
means of internal communication, and
subject to a government that has not the
energy to combat so dire an evil, even If
it had the power, the stricken region
must bear its affiction as best it may
Millions must die, while the rest Of the
world looks on appalled, by the magni-
tude of the disaster, yet impotent TO re-
lieve its victims.
To the world it is but another illustra-
ton OF the pitiless sequence Of material
cause and effect. against which the pray
ers OF 7O.O00,O00 human beings have no
more influence than the cries Of as many
insects Will it be anything more to
China? The experience of civilization
has been that the suTest means of avert
ing famines are found in good and abund
ant roads No failure of crops, however
complete, could create a famine along
line Of railway nor in a country well
supplied with such means of quick com
munication. In tearing up the first and
only line of railway in China, the govern
ment has but lately shown its hostility
to this instrument and safeguard of civ
ilization- Scientific American.
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An Enterprising Woman.

Way down East, in a town which shall
be nameless, lives a woman who pFides
herself, and deservedly, upon being a
practical blacksmith. She is OF German
descent, and assists her husband at his
daily labors The couple are as happy in
their little shop as il they enjoyed all the
wealth and luxuries that are supposed to
attach to a brOwn-stOnc front and a cast
iron dog at the door. The industry Of
the woman in helping her husband is
worthy Of commeudation and encourage
ment rather than OF the ridiculo Of those
silly girls who feel so "dreadfully iatiE.
ued' after carrying home one OF those
nice little boxes Of caramels But how
was she dressed p we think we hear some
Of the girls put in right here. Well. not
in the prevailing fashion, by any means.
She wears a loose, warm gown. As for
her appearance, she is OF medium stature.
and altogether a good. solid. muscular,
good natured German woman, who thinks
il no disgrace TO hammer her way through
the world IN n blacksmith shop, helping
her robust but kindly husband TO get a
start in life. Ii is no uncommon thing
in Germany, as our readers are aware, 10
see women doing mems work but IL is
rare i'm this country.
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A Young Nan Anxious to Wed,

The afternoon services had ended and
the congregation were arranging them.
selves for the benediction, when the par.
son descended from the pulpit 10 the
desk below, and said, in a calm, clear
voice:
Those wishing 10 be united in the
holy bonds Of matrimony will now please
come forward"
a deep stiffness instantly fell over tho
congregation. broken only by the rust
ling Of the silk as some pretty girl or
excited matron changed her position TO
catch the first view Of the couple 10 be
married No one, however. arose, or
seemed in tho least inclined 10 rise
Whereupon the worthy clergyman. deem
ing the frst notice unheard or misundcr
stood, repeated:
Let those wishing 10 be united ia the
holy bonds Of matrimony now come for.
ward.
Still no one stirred. The silence be.
came almost audible, and a painful scene
Of awkwardness among those present was
felt, when q young man, who occupied n
vacant seat in the broad aisle during the
service. slowly arose and deliberately
walked to the foot Of the altar lie was
good looking and well dressed. but no
female accompanied him. When be ar.
rived within a respectable distance Of the
clergyman he paused. and with n rcver-
ent bow stepped 10 one side OF the aisle.
but neither said anything. nor seemed at
all disconccrtcd az the idea Of being mar.
ried alone.
The clergyman looked anxiously around
for the bride who. he supposed, was yet
TO arrive. and az length remarked 10 the
young man. in an undertone:
The young, lady, sir, Is dilaiory.'
Yes. sir.
Had you not better defer the eere.
mony q
II think not"
DO you suppose she will be here soon y
Il, sir9 said tho young man. how
should / know Of the ladys movcmontsY'
a few moments were allowed TO clapsc
in this unpleasant state Of expectancy.
when the clergyman renewed his inter
rogatories.
Did the lady promise 10 attend at the
present hour. sir 2
what lady 2
why, the lady. 10 be sure, that you
are waiting here for.
Il did not hear her say anything about
IT, was the unsatisfactory response.
Then. sir, may | ask you Why you are
here, aud for what purpose you thus
triile in the sanctuary Of the Most lIirhY
said the somewhat cnragod clerical
Il came. simply. because you invited
all those wishing 10 DO united in the holy
bonds Of matrimony 10 step forward, and
happened TO entertain such wish
/ am very sorry to have misunderatood
you, sir, and | wish you a very good
day"
The benediction was uttered In a 20.
lemnity Of tone very little ia accordance
with the twitching Of the facial nerves.
aud when after the church was closed.
the story got amongst the congregation,
more than one girl regretted that the
young man who really wished 20 be
united in the holy bonds Of matrimony
had been obliged 10 depart without n
wife
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Drunken Senators.
a Midnight Scene I'm the Capitol-Maudlir
Ineoherency.


WASHINGTON, March 6.-While the Sen
ate were sitting all night over the admis
I sion of kellogg and Butler, the same Sen.
ators who disgraced themselves on the
night Of the Silver bill vote were in an
\ even worse condition, if possible. When
I the final vote was taken, one Of them, an
old and extremely dignifed Senator,
\ whose fidelity to the resolutions of '9o
/ was never questioned, and whose Democ-
racy was inborn, was obliged to notify the
Senate that his colleague was paired, and
he did so twice. When his colleague {
name was called he arose with difficulty
and the following dialogue occurred:
The Senator-"Misser Pres den"
The Vice President-"The Senator
! from"
81 am requestered-ter' 'nounce (hic) that
my colleague, Mr., il paird wiz re
gentleman from Maine, Mizzer Hamlin.
If my colleague (hic) were prezzent'e e
would vote no. an Mizzer Blaine would
vote no."
Cries Of mo" no" Eyes" "yes. -
You're wrong" Blaine would vote
aye at which the distinguished Senator
became confused. and regarded the SEN
ators around him with profound con.
tempt, and remarked:
A@h Lllu yer own DlLLlnens.
But he commenced again:
Miner Preziden' | wuz bout ter re-
mark when interrupted, Eat my colleague,
if prezzent, would vote aye
Cries of mol mo-" from all over the
Democratic side.
81 waz about to say that my colleague
would vote "No," an the gen n'leman from
Name would vote mo"
Cries of You're wrong again = to
which the distinguished Senator respond
ed:
Nounce it yourself, then"
After the roll call was completed, and
other Senators were announcing pairs,
the particularly distinguished Senator
got up again and went through a similar
performance, rather more incoherently
than before, and other distinguished Sen
ators stood around and roared with laugh
ter at the disgraceful scene Buffalo
Commercial Advertiser.
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How the Judge Repeated the Joke.

The Raleigh O.. CD Observer relates
this anccdotc OF an esteemed North Car.
olina Judge "Somc years ago a case was
called for trial in Cumberland Superior
Court Among the witnesses on behalf
Of the tate was 10 have been one Sara
Mooney She was not found In the
court room. and her name was called in
duo form from the Court house window
without effect Whcrcupon the State
Solicitor the late Hon Robert Strange.
who was fond Of o joke. even OF a pun
turned TO the court and said May it
please your Honor. the testimony Of this
witness Is not material. and we will 90
on with the case without Sara moony
OF course, the lawyers laughed 90 the
pun, but tho Judge didn't see 10. aud
cracked never a smile. There we're no
railroads Ia those days. and few stage
coaches, aud Judge and lawyers travelled
from one court 90 another IN Mckcthan's
buggies. On the road 10 the next court,
in the judges own county, there was
quite o procession OF lawyers in burEirs
following the Judges lead. The Judge
cullcd a halt in the middle Of a stream 10
water his horse, and, Ia the thoughtful
mood incident 20 that process. suddenly
astonishcd his brethren Of the bar by
bursting into lauGuAeF uoAN louu anu
long. lie explained that he was laugh.
ing at Judge Stranrc's good Joke Ar
rived al home. through with his toilet
aud seated az supper. his wife. az wives
will asked Of the incidents Of his jour
ncy. There bad been none of interest.
be said. except the good joke gotten up
by their mutual friend Judge Strange oi
Cumberland court Aud what was that,
my dear q well. there was case iu
which one Of the witnesses was named
Mary Mooney. She could not be found.
aud Judge strange. amid shouts Of
/ laughter said. May it please your Honor.
We will 20 on without Mary Mooney
I The good lady pondsred awhile aud taid
I she did not see anything very funny iu
that, and, after n little thinking. the
I Judge said that hc did not either. then
but that he hat seen it while watering
his horse"
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That Settled It.

The time has come az last said Mr
Bidlack. imprcssiyely. looking his wife
square in the eye. Il have known for
several days that il was inevitable, and
might happen az any time
Why. dear. what Is Il 2 What can
you mean2 You look 50 depressed. 10
cannot be-and veto. relieve this kill.
ing suspense. Alexander have you
have you failedg said his wife. with
elasped hands.
NO, my dear my credit Is yet unim.
paired. and business looking up
You don't mean 10 say. dear. that
your old pain in your head has come
backT
No"
you haven't had TO pay that note for
your brother Joseph 2
No"
"IIaye you-now tell me. Alexander
Bidlack have you had another attack Of
vertigo 2
NO"
"Has your cashier broken his Murphy
pledge 2
Now know expected it'll expect.
ed it-I knew IL all the time-l felt sure
il would be so-Mr. Debonnaire has ask.
ed for Serephina2
NO. nothing Of the kind
Then tell me-without waiting auoth.
or momcnt-what has happcned-l cant &
bear it-lct me know the worst"
"Wcll. that brccchcs button ! told you
about. has got tired OF hanging By one
thread, and here IL is.
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VOL. 34-----NO. II.
DIR ECTORY.
JACKSON COUNTY OFFICIAL DIREC-
TORY.


Judge, Court of Common Pleas-Porter d.
stnte eSenator-Irvlne DUNCAN.
Representative-ArthurB B; Monahan.
Probate Jndge-John ]. Q. Evans.
TreasuIer-James II. Hunter.
Clerk-William II. Horton.
PreImi Ppesacuting h Attorney"c. 10 A. Atkinson.
Surveyor-John ID. Brown.
Recorder-Enoch II. Lewis -, N,
Commissiopers-John =. McOhee' Oco' "
Brown and Van Buren Johnson.
InirmaTy Directors-A. +. McCarley, Peter
Dunn anu j; JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Lick Township-James A. Aleshire, David
Davis, Ambrose Scott. ,.o. Do,,ts Roher,
Scioto Township - James baNS' h""eAs
Observation-Disclosures Canter, George Giililand.
Jefferson-J. Edward Jones, John Isaac
Madison Jonathan Davis, Edward Hunt
Bloomfield1Winiamson scurlock, VIM. l..
Milton-George w. whitman, Samuel Demp-
%ashinglon-J. II. Wilson, John q. Ray.
Jackson&Joseph Rowland, /. III; Mccormick.
Franklin - ArmpStead ScurLochf 'OsoPh D.
Iiberty-Alfred Lewis, John Mccartney.
PosroFFrcEs AND PosTMAsTERs.
Jaclkson-S. p. Baldridge. -
Berlin x Roads-Mrs. Electa Erwin.
pawISins Mills-Mrs. KirkendaIl.
Leo-C. G. McKinniss.
Meadow Branch-John MotZ'
Webers-J. Calm.
Mabees-Samuel Jackson.
Grahamsville-JacobP Pierce.
Monroe Furnace-W. II. sloan.
Oak Hill-W. w. Morgan.
Samsonvlle- Geo. Reniger.
Jimes-C. II. Shiers.
Byers-W. w. Kennedy.
Cfay-T. G.sRichards.
Rays-I. ii. Mccormick.
Keystone-B. III. Moore.
Camba--B. Ii. Evans.
Rocky Hill-E w. Marvin.
Standardization Winfough.
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Smoking While at Work.

The only advantage that can be alleged
in favor OF smoking at any time Is that it
produces a mild narcotism which is sooth-
ing to some people, and perhaps adds to
the sense of relaxation during a period OF
rest. Most Of its disadvantages we have
often recapitulated Besides its intrinsic
harmfulness, the habit is open to special
objection when practiced during work.
ing hours and to this point both en-
ployers and employed would do well to
give more consideration than appears
commonly to be accorded. There are
three good reasons why workmen should
not smoke while at work, namely, il re
duces the physical energy by the very
sense of relaxation which it imparts it
often causes the smoker to stop work
altogether until his pipe is OUT and it is
dangerous. We do not believe that any
man can properly see what he is about
with a cloud Of hot smoke and gas rising
into his eyes, neither can he bestow his
full attention on what he has to do, when
the pipe must be kept going at the same
time. II may be said that even if he
stops for a few puifs no harm will be
done Perhaps not 30 far as one man is
concerned, but if all the men in a large
concern stop for puts, the aggregate sum
OF the stoppages Will amount 10 consid-
cradle time lost A correspondent writes
us TO say that be recently timed the
smokes taken in day by twelve journey
men printers, who were engaged on a. iOt
requiring especial haste The total
number Of minutes footed up over a
quarter OF day. work, and the employ
/ er soon discovered that he could not al
ford any such loss, and promptly forbade
/ the practice. Not long ago we saw car
penters smoking IN an unfinished hous,
\ while putting in the woodwork Tn
| floors were Uttered with shayings, anC
large quantities &c othe- co-t-stibl
matter we're lying about. The accident
al dropping OF a few sparks from one o
the pipes might easily have determined
serious conhagration. IL smoking mus
be practiced, il is much better TO cOnhn
the indulgence to of work hours [Sc
entifc American.
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Trust.

o, yet we trust that somehow good
Will be the final goal of i'll,
To pangs OF nature, sins OF VIII.
Defects OF doubt and taints Of blood;
That nothing walks with aimless feet;
That not one life shall be destroyed,
or cast as rubbish to the void,
When God hath made the pile complete.
That not a worm is cloven in vain;
That not a moth With vain desire
Is shrivelled i'm a fruitless fire,
Or but subserves another's gain.
-tTpnnysOu
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VEGETLNTE
HAS ENTIRELY CURED ME.

BOsIONi OCT, I51U.
Mr.. II. r. Stevens:-
Dear Sir-My daugher, after having a severe
attack OF WhOOping Cough, was left in a feeble
state of health. Being advised by friend she
tried the Negetine, and after using a few bottles
was fully restored 10 health.
have been a great sufferer from Rheuma-
tism. have taken several bottles Of the Nege-
tine for this complaint, and am happy 10 say
10 has entirely cured me. have recommended
the Negetine to others with the same good re-
suits. IL is a great cleanser and purifier Of the
blood IL is pleasant to take and can cheer
fully recommend II.
JAMES MORSE, SGi Athens street.
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JACKSON, OHIO, THURSDAY, MARCH
Gentle Words.

1t takes long days OF golden sun
And many a drop OF rain,
To start one flower from winters blight
To bud and bloom again.
II once from out trusting eye
We cause a tear TO steal,
y hundred words of warmest love
May not the anguish heal.
Then hurl no hasty cruel shaft
To give another pain,
Let gentle words, like rain drops, swell
Cold hearts to life again.
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Church Directory for jackson, o.-1s7s.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH.-Elder William III
Devore, Pastor. Preaching every 2d and 4th
Lords Day at l0% A. NJ and at night. Prayer
meeting every Wednesday night ahd every
lst and "a Lords Day at l0% A. NJ. Sabbath
school every Lords Day ats A. Nj.
PRFSBYTERIAN CHURCH.-Rev. j. X.
Gibson Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath at
lO% A. M, and at night. sabbath school every
Sabbath al A. NJ. Teachers meeting Tuesday
evening. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
Choir meeting Friday evening. Womans MIS-
sionary meeting LIST Monday In every month.
@ munion service lst Sabbath in March.
June, September and December.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Tev a. r. Creighton, Pastor. Preaching every
Sabbath at IOL A. M and at night. Teachers
meeting Tuesday evening. Prayer meeting
Thursday evening. Sabbath School every SAP
bath at 0 A. NJ.
BAPTIST CHURCH.-Rev. f. w. LLOYD, Pas
tor. Preaching every Sabbath at lOH A. nj.
and at Lamplighting SaoDaan nr Msating ana
Teachers Meeting every Wednesday evening.
Choir Meeting every Thursday evening.
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Read His Statement:


sPEINGvALE, Me, Oct. Il, 1876.
Mr.. IL. II. Stevens -
Dear Slr-Fifteen years ago last fall l was
taken sick with rheumatism. was unable 60
move until the next April From that time
until three years ago this fall / suffered every
thing with rheumatism. Sometimes there
would be weeks at a time that / could not step
one step; these attacks were quite often. i suf-
fered everything that man could. over three
years ago last spring commenced taking Veg
etine and followed it M until / had taken
seven bottles; have had no rheumatism since
that time. / always advise every one that is
troubled with rheumatism TO try Negetine, and
not suffer for years as / have done. This state
ment is gratuitOus as far as Mr.. Stevens is con-
cerned. Yours, etc, ALBERT CROOKER,
Firm of Crooker & Co, Druggists and Apothe-
carries.
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Reviving the Slave Auction Block.

The novel spectacle Of selling negro
to the highest bidder was witnessed on
the streets OF Hickman, on Saturday last
Mr. James Barksdale was the auctioneer.
and, rs the negro man stood on the block
and the auciioneer's voice rose and iell,
crying the bids, il revived reminiscrucas
Of old and bycoue days. The colorod
people crowded around i'm anxious ex.
peclancy. aud strange to say, every one
seemed to approve the sale. The negro
sold was one John Cooper. who had been
previously tried and convicted as va.
grant, aud the verdict Of the jury was,
that he should be sold into seryitude for
six months. as the law provides and
directs Hickman (Ky.) Courier
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Post. Office Bulletin for Jackson, Ohio.

Post-Ofice is open during the week from 6:3O
a. m. to 700 p. M, but never on Sunday.
MAIL GOING NORTH-Closes at l2:l4 p. m.
and 524 ID. m. The mail closing at 524 p M Is
a through mail TO Cincinnati, Ohio, and all
points West and South of there, and GRAFTON,
w. Va, and all points East and North OF there'
MAIL GOING sOUTH-Closes at 3:25 p. m,
daily, being all the mail South.
WEBER, GRAHAMSvILLE a. MABEE's
Closes at a. m. on Friday
MAIL ON NARROW GAUGE-Golng West,
closes on 3:f5 d. m. and at p. IN. The mail
closing at ID. m. does not leave until 5:l6 a. m
next day II takes mail for all points North OF
WBverly, o., on the Scioto Valley X. X, and
all Foreign and United States mail except Nd,
w. Va, N. c., ana ID. c., and all points on the
Portsmouth Branch and East Of Hamden juno
tion, Ohio, to Parkersburg, W. Va.
EUREKAvILLE-Closes at l p. m. every
Wednesday and Saturday.
s.P. BALDRIDGE, p. NJ.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING
sFz5s- 4 - ~ ~ I ~. 3 ~. sagfy

tlubituary Notioca undcrtsn lines. free. over
DO ilnra. aim
Legal advertisements. ratsa nnei ~ statute.
Marriage uuiirra. 81 rruta each.
Editorial notices, % cents pr line. each in-
rrrtiuu.
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M Z DICAL.
vEGETINE
WILL CURE RHEUMATISM

MR.. ALBERT CROOKER, the wcll-lIDowI
druggist aud apothecary, OF SpTingvaie, Ne,
always advises every one troubled Will
Rheumatism to try NEGETINE.
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As an indication that the good time"
50 long coming 10 almost here, we may
mention that a Chicago publisher offers
a dollar and a half cook book for eight
dollars worth OF advertising Only three
( years ago, iilteea dollars worth Of alycT.
| tising would have been demanded Tor the
came priced book.
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They were out riding, and his nous.
tachc had got ontangled in the hood Of
his ulster Said he, "Coniound thi.
ulster and this wind, I've got thrcs
hairs frozen on my nose, aud two "a tht
other, dear, she inquired tendeFly.
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Benjamin F. Wade died at his home in
Jefferson, O., on Saturday morning A
brief biography appears in another col
umn, which is authentic as to dates, and
gives the salient points in a political
career which will forever live on tho
pages of American history; but It will
take books TO fitly reflect the life Of a
statesman who has been so oeonspicuously
associated with important National
events.-LOhio State Journal.
One OF the most important documents
from the brain and heart Of the old anti
slavery hero is the scathing letter he
wrote last spring on Hayes. No speech
ever made in the Senate by Mr. Wade,
or any public utterance in his whole
thirty five years Of public life, will more
generally command popular approval in
the future, than his denunciation Of the
treachery and ingratitude by which and
through which Hayes secured his posi-
tiOn and proclaimed his policy. IL has
been remark ed that the gallant soldiers
of "Old Pap Thomas, had rather die at
the front even though defeated, than TO
be seen by Thomas rctreating to the
rear; and there are few American citi
zens worthy Of the broad heritage Of
freemen. who would not rather be "old
Ben. Wade in his grave. than Ruther
ford B. Hayes in the White House, with
his garments reeking with the slime ol
fraud, ,.treachery and ingratitude towards
those TO whom he owes his position 49,
Toledo Sunday Journal
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Cremation is now one of the rites OF
women.