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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-07-10

PEABODY, NARIon Coun1Y,
. KANxAs. Iuna %. 1917

KANxAs, Ju1A -, 1879.
FRIEND HARRIS, eIR+Ihave besn
in Kansas two months, . length Of
time sufficient to form somethinG Of an
Intelligent opinion Of the immediate
surrounding country where ! sm 10.
Gated, I find in this immediate vicini.
ty good many people from Ohio, rep
resenting nearly every county in the
State. From conversation with those
who have been here from six to eight
years. and with persons who have
travelled extensively through the Htate,
and from my own limited experience,
this is about the most favored portion
of the State. Here Ii certainly . large
tract Of country as beautiful ~ ever the
eye of man saw; a deep rich soil, pro-
ducing fablous crops, when theseasons
are favorable. The wheat and oats
this season are light crop, owing to
the long continued drouth, but the
corn crop never promised . larger
yield. # has been we'll worked, II
mostly free from weeds, and to-day
much Of it stands as high - . man's
head. While this is the condition Of
crops here, understand that in some
portions of the western part Of the
State everything has been destroyed;
60 that thousands Of people win have
to be aided this coming winter Or peF-
ish. Within the. past few, days we
have had heavy rains here 20 that 1t
the present time the ground IL thor
Oughly soaked. have been north
east from this placs - far - Cpuncii
Grove, q distance of about 60 miles,
and give . sketch of the country for
the benefit of those who aE0 desirous Of
knowing all about Kansas. The coun-
try in that direction = moro broken,
numerous streams Of water, plenty Of
stone and mot 30 thickIy settled - In
this VICINITY. It II better adapted to
stock taising. The Land = achsap. rang-
ing from$l- -2s 20 q. 80 per acre. Thous-
aiads OF acres OF this land In ,,.,znes,f,ied
and probably win be for years to come,
which gives large ranges to stuck men.
Ills claimed that the cost Pee zhead Of
keeping cattle here does not exceed
from three to five dollars : year. I
should think it splendid county for
sheep. South Of this place for . hum
dred miles I am told, h equally -
good farming land - here; also, north
and to quite . distance west. While
there may be many places in Kansas
that are good and desirable. still, from
my limited knowledge, think any
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-07-10

why does = dog chew after II is de-
void Of meat r an inquisitive exchange
asks. !. That's easy to answer; you've
often beard of tRreed I'm the bone and
it's the bread the d0S's after.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-07-10

ful In repeating these laws We can con-
gratulate the country that they have at
least BY one the severest Of Parliamen-
tsrystrussles that has ever been known
In the history Of the country, 'hesn en-
ahlsd to make these laws inopesative
for the next fiscal year. And, follow
citizens, II It take one, three, or ten
years mors, the Democracy viii stand
In the Interests Of the people, and de-
mand that these obnoxious laws be
wiped from the books. (Applause.
The contest which has been going on
for the past three months II Washing-
ton. between the representative Of the
people and tho Executive, no longer
rsprsssnts the cause Of, the people, Of
freedom, of sslf-govsrnment, and in
wolves tho very nfs Of the Republic.
General Rice here spoke Of Mr.. Fos-
ter - "Citizen, Foster" |" which elicited
prolonged laughter and cheers. He
then read . portion Of Mr.. Fosters
Neil House speech, and commented at
length thereupon with telling effect.
He then continued: -
There are herquestions, my friends,
but I don't wish to detain you in, the
discussion Of. them Tonight. The
question Of Ananos--And the. Demo-
cratic party h. ~ It has always been
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-07-10

WHEN doeaa man smoke alcigAt too
longf When he smokes Is ieo sAesA
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-07-10

It 10 remarked that the elephant is
one of the few travellers who succeeds
In going through the country without
getting his trunk pasted all over with
hOtel.cards. feu 'slEzif
The daily gazette., 1879-02-19
A Celebrated Case.

In speaking OF this play and the per-
forming company, the st. Louis Globe
Democrat says: A Celebrated Case, as
presented by the Collier Comedy Com
pany, continues to delight lovers of the
legitimate at this Lheater, which is crowd
ed nightly. 1t 10 difficult matter with
a company whose excellences are so
evenly distributed to part.cularize the act
ing of any. and 1t Is best TO state merely
that the play which created such all ex-
citement in theatrical circles here last
season could not be more satisfactorily
played than as at present. From the
leading character to that which is least
important, each finds in the various men,
bers Of the Collier Company an able and
intelligent exponent. The result is a
representation 20 perfectly satisfactory
throughout that the real merit OF the per-
formance seems to rest with the play
wright rather than those to whom its pro-
duction has been intrusted.
The play will be presented at the
Grand Opera House, this city, on Satur-
day evening next. The popular prices of
admission-35 aud 90 cents-have been
fixed upon, and reserved seats can be OBJ
tained at the usual place without extra
charge.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-19
Legislative Petitions.
CIVIL JURISDICTION OF MA0IsTsATEsN
PETITION FOR A LIBEL LAW.

SiNiL JUhIbDlCTION OF MA0ISTSATE6-
Al PETITION FOR A LIBEL LAW.
A bill has been introduced in the Leg
islature to extend thajurisdiction of jus
tices Of the Peace, in civil suits, to an
amount not exceeding $500, inst ad of
500, az At present. Petitions urging the
passage Of this bill were circulated in
Kent county, and day or two ago sew
eral were sent to thus city. They meet
the favor Of the bust ness community ,and
are being numersusly signed. 1t is stated
In support of this measure, that many
Just claims ranging between 500 and
$500, are frequently cut down to the for
ner sum, In order to bring them within
the jurisdiction ofa Justice of the Peace
and thus save the expense and annoy
ance Of suit at Court. A law similar to
the one now proposed for this State, was
recently enacted at the present session of
the New Jersey Legislature.
Petitions are also In circulation for a
law IN relation to libelous publications.
In newspapers. The petition, and the
bill accompanying 1t, were prepared by
John OByrne, Esq.
The petitions have been circulated
generally and are being numerous ly
signed;about one hundred and fifty names
have been secured at one place.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-19
Cattle Troubles.

Cattle from Canada may be shipped to
England, because the British authorities
are informed the cattle in that country
are healthy but cattle from the United
States, if sent, must be killed at the land
ing, because the Privy Council is sat,s-
fed that an infectious disease is widely
spread in cattle growing districts on our
side the line. Canada, moreover, cannot
take our cattle for fear of the loss of its
own trade. An important branch of
commerce is hurt by this judgment, but
who is to blame? Some voices have
been raised in denunclvtion of theaction
taken in England. ON the ground that
the action was hasty and unjust and in
tended only to hurt our trade and assist
an important branch of producers in
England. But these things are easier
said than proved, and it is doubtful
whether the British government would,
in a time of distress like the present, de-
luerately proceed in course that must
rsult in raising the price of meat for
British consumers. Our trade has been
injured, we believe, by those who should
have had the greatest interest in taking
care of it, and the disease, so far rs it ex-
lists in cattle here, is produced by the
barbarous treatment of the cattle in
transit.-N. Y. Herald.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-19
New Castle l.etter.
SCHOOL ELECTION-THE POST oFFICH
QUEsTIoN-sHOoTING MATCH, ETC.

SCHOOL ELECTION-THK POST OFFICER
QUEsTIoN-sHooTING MATCH, ETC.
New CASTLE, Feb. 19.-Saturday,
March 1st, will be the day to elect three
members of the Board of Education.
Niddletown need not get her back up
about the post-offics we are going to have,
built, but bear in mind the fact that in
order to receive, she should first ask.
Our cunning club are going to make
their shooting match, which comes off on
Saturday next, "big thing" The prizes
are as follows: First, silver Ice pitcher;
"a, a silver butter dish; Sd, silver
pickle castor. This match must not be
confounded with the Hare's Corner
match, which 10 private affair.
The amatuer minstrels will on Mon
day, the Path, give an entet tinment for
the benefit Of the poor.
This evening lecture will be deliver
ed In the colored church on Vine street,
proceeds for the colored schools. A good
object aud should be literally support
ed.
On Thursday evening ball will be
given by the United Association, IN the
City Hall.
Saturday evening supper will take
place in the grand jury room, and read
ings in the Court House, Where our cit-
Gems will have an opportunity of hearing
Mrs. DIR. Peter, lady who ranks among
the highest amatuer readers, of Phladel-
phia. The object of this supper is TO
raise funds to complete the Baptist meet
ing house on Union street.
County Treasurer, WIN. Herbert, is
ready to pay all bills passed by the Levy
Court.
Every day brings more families to
Dobbinsville, from Coatesvile, to work
in the rolling mills.
The wooen mill has begun weaving;
large number Of looms are now run
ming and the number will be increased in
a few days.
"Gyrator" is the name of paper SINH
lar to Between thesA which will be
used at the amateur's entertainment on
Monday evening.
This day week begins the "Lenten
Season" and amusenents are being
crowded in before that date.
Messrs. Polk, and Silver and Wells,
members of the Levy Court, we're in this
city yesterday.
Slelghs were out in full force yesterday
and last night, and snow balling was the
rage amongst the boys.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-19

A Social SENsATIoN.-Conside
surprise was occasioned IN New York
on Monday by the following announce
ment under the marriage head in one of
the papers "On Tuesday, December II,
1878, Frederick W. Vanderbilt to Louisa
Holmes, daughter OF the late Charles l..
Anthony" The bridegroom Is son of
the late Commodore Vanderbilt, who lett
him S2,000,000; and the bride is the di-
voreed wife of his own first cousin, AL
fred Torrance, and one of the members
of a branch of the family always hostile
to the Commodore. Young Vanderbilt
kept his father, Mr.. VIM. II. Vanderbilt,
ignorant of his marriage until six or
eight days ago. He was almost regular
inmate of his fathers mansion, while his
wife was living with friend on Murray
Hill.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-19
Express Train Delayed.

The north bound New York and
Washington express, which leaves this
city at 5:46 p m, met with considerable
delay on Monday night, and did not
reach Chester until 8 o'clock. There
were eight or ten parlor and sleeping
cars in the train, and the ice on the track
made 1t a difficult matter for the iron
horse to draw so heavy load. The
train left Wilmington on time, but came
to a standstill near Claymont station.
Some part of the machinery of the loco
motive became dsaranged, aud, like
balky horse, it refused to pull. Danger
signals were put out in front and rear,
and a trainman was dispatched on an
involuntary pedestrian tour Carrying
couple of lanterns above his head. The
sleet was beating down, and the condi-
tion of the track was not favorable for
this kind of exercise, but the man made
good time to Bellevue, and from there
despatched to Wilmington for an engine.
In the meantime some of the passengers
recalled the fact that terrible collision
occur ID very near to the spot on which
the train was standing, some years ago,
under circumstances almost precisely
similar, aud began to wish that the loco
motive would move on in the direction
of Philadelphia. However, when they
saw the colored signal lights halt mile
away, aud remembered that man was
running toward any train that might be
coming, northward, having a flag and
swinging lantern, they were reassured.
In fifty minutes an engine arrived from
Wilmington, and pushed the train to
Linwood. The disabled locomotive was
then switched off on to side track, and
the one from Wilmington went to the
front and pulled the train to Chester,
but at reduced rate of speed.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-19
An Active sabbath.

Sunday was an active day in the NJ. K
Churches of Kennett Square and Hamon-
ton, Chester Co., Pa. The pastor Rev.
w. K. Galloway, being an unordained
minister, secured the services Of Rev. A.
ID. Davis, OF the Wilmington Conference
to fill his pulpits, and admit mister the Or
dinasces OF baptism and the Lords sup
per at each place. The congregations
were large, and highly appreciative. Mr..
Davis warm, fervent disoourses stirring
tho emotional in the hearts of the breth-
ron, aud hearty amens and shouts were
heard as IN days of old fashioned Metho-
dism. The Lord was truly present with
his people and it will long be remember
pouring Of the Holy Spirit and presence
of the blessed N aster. Mr.. Gallo way and
Albert Sergeant assisted in the services
and greatly contr buted to the interest of
the occasion.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-19
To Be Hung.

The coming Spring, 10000 pieces of
wall paper and 1900 pairs of win
dow shades, all from the reliable
Wall Paper House Of J. r. Holt, 223
Market street. Mr.. Holt is selling 15c.
paper for 12ac., l2ac. for 1Oc. 1Oc. for
&c., and Sc. for &c. per piece. These
goods are of the very best make, and
guaranteed at full length. Mr.. Holt
will sell you enough paper and border
to paper room II it. by IL #. for the
small sum of IS cents. So, you see, pa
pering is cheaper than whitewashing.-
The spring designs are stylish and beau
tiful. Good oil shading 1Sc. per yard.
Window shades and fixtures, hung COM
plete, $l.75 per pair. Gilt papers and
Dado work 80 per cent lower than ever.
Give us a call and be convened that the
above is NO humbusging advertisement,
but facts. JoHN r. HOLT, 223 Market
street. feb17-dtf.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-19
THE MARK ETS.

Beef steak, 14a2oc; sirloin, iSa20c
roast, 14a18c; corned, 8a12c; Clipped
25a3Oc; ham sliced, 16alSe; wholesale, 1Oc
8al0c; fitch, 11al2c; pud
ding, 16c +; hogs-head cheese, 12c; lard
l0c; mutton, 10a12c; chops, l6alSc veal
l0al6c; outlets, 18a20c chickens, 10a12
per pd; $1a Sl.50 per pair but,
ter, % 28c. tub butter, 20a25c
roll, 20a2s; eggs 22a23c onions IL cents;
soup beans, cents; honey, 25c: per
IS a7.5O per nd. ducks, 9Oasl.25 per pr,
potatoes 20a25c. per half peck beetsr
l0al2c. half peck apples, 12a2O per
half peck; turkeys, 81 50as2 5Oper piece;
turnips, &c per half peck; sausage, 10c
per h.; scrapple, &c; Rock fish, 12ic
per pound; pike, 15c. sea-bass, 2 lbs
for 25c. founders. 10; cider &c pr qt., 25c
pr gal; l.;celery. 8al5 per bunch.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-19

VIII be sold at pu olic sale, on the Farm
of Mrs. Price. 9th Ward, Wilmington, on
TIE PGlaaephYia thu her2nke ,9h on
1879. at IL O'Clock. M. the following de-
scribed Personal Property, to wit:
HoRsES-6 head Of good work or driv-
ing horses. No. 1, Dick, is a bay horse,
coming years old, good driv- q
ii,s in al Tx Kinds Of Of harness. and can ~
troJ mile close to 3 mlnutes.-AAs
No. 2, Jack, Is a bay horse, coming years
old, a splendid driver and worker, can trot
In minutes. No. 3, Fashion, is a beauti-
full bay mare. II years old, will WORK or
drive anywhere. No. 4, Harry, is sorrel
horse. 10 years old, is good farm 20 or
horse, a splendid work or driving horse
No. 6, Lion. is bay, splendid work horse,
good leader.
COWS--23 head of first-class cows, all of
which are selected with the greatest care,
nearly all will be In profit by-
day OF sale. the balance spring UIY&
ing, Durham Bull, years old, WIZ
well bred several head OF young~ukk4
stock or YORK state calves, shoaL pigs,
part Chester White; lot of chickens.
Farming Implemeiits-One farm wagon,
nearly new, with pole and shafts; one gUOu
two-horse cart, in good order; one Ger
mantown wa son, one no top buggy, good
order; one sleigh and bells, nearly new
milk wagon, In good order; one Buckeye
mower, one burdick reaper, new, run one
SEASON OuC A1OSh lCNCI uOTSO Tdho, Ouc
Silver 4 Cleming hay and fodder cutter,
hardly been used; 4 One-horse power and
thresher, in good order; one corn shelter,
Plows, Imperial, in good order; one Pea
cock plow, good; cultivator, harrows,
harrow, one pair twin harrows, one
harpoon hay FORK with rope and pullies,
wheelbarrow. one grindstone, one thrib g.
tree, double-tree, sinele-trees, harrow
chains, COW chains, 2 dung forks pitch
ing forks, 2 stork hand forks, one shovel.
one barn shovel, 2 hoes, corn knives, 2
bushei baskets, 1 three peck basket. Har-
ness-Two sets OF double stage harness,
nearly new; one set of cart harness, new;
set of lead harness, new; 2 sets of carr age
harness one set nearly new; one set OF ex-
press harness, nearly new one pair of
Howsan's heavy brides and collars, halt
ers. Dairy Fixtures-3 dOZ. milk pans,
1--WE 35 quart milk cans, two 20 quart cream
cans, one quart serving can, cne pint
measure, milk buckets, one strainer
bucket, one butter churn, one pair patent
scales: also, about 600 lb. of salt pork; half
Interest IN is acres OF wheat.
n B.-The above stock and utensils will
be positively sold, as Mr.. Husbands is go-
ing to quit farming. The stock can be seen
any day before sale.
GONDlTIONS.-All sums Of $50, and un-
der. cash; on all sums over thai amount
credit OF 6 months will be given by the
nurcnaser giving a bankable note with Sc
curity, to be approved by the subscriber
or per cent. off for cash.
T. H. HUS BANDS.
l.. W. S,idham " Son, AuctioneeIs.
feb19-d2t-w2t
The daily gazette., 1879-02-19
Business Troubles.

According to the Republican, Messrs,
Wooley and Van Trump, insurance
agents, whose financial difficulties were
mentioned In the GAZETTE few days
ago, say they are not obliged to call a
meeting of their creditors, but have ar
ranged affairs through the medium of cir
culars, and been granted an extension.
1t is stated that their liabilities amount
to about $4,000.
The failure of James Sanders, dry
goods merchant, at the N. K. corner OF
Seventh and Market streets, is also ru-
mored, his paper having gone to protest
several days ago.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-19
A Democratic Victory In Ches-
ter.

CHESTER, PA, 1S.-The election pass
ed off quietly to-day. The most interest
was manifested in the South ward,
where the Democrats had formed a
fusion ticket with Robert Anderson,
Greenback- Republican, and William
Fennel, Democrat, for Council, and
John c. Price, Greenback-Republican,
for School Board, all of whom were
elected. In the North ward Captain
Frank Sr. Baker wa. elected to Council
and Daniel Robinson School Director
both Democrats. George Mccall and
Henry Hinkson, Republicans, were
elected to Council fIom tha Middle ward,
and William Hinkson, Republican,
School Director. 1t is the greatest vic
tory the Democrats have had in this city
for number of years.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-19
Brief Locals.

City Council meets this evening, to
finish up the legislative business.
One case of disorderly conduct before
the Mayer this morning. 81 and costs
was the penalty.
Is sleighing over?
There was small market this morn
ing.
To get aching te ath cured call on
DR.. gallagher, the dentist, No. 1886 Mar
ket street.
Mayor Evans was defeated yesterday
In Reading, and a Democrat elected il
his place.
The new steamer Virginia was damaged
YESTERDAY,
The daily gazette., 1879-02-19
Before ESQ uIre Brady.

The following cases were disposed OF
by Esquire Brady last evening:
George Austin for assault and battery
on w. II. Shearer, at Edgemoor, was re-
quired to pay So and costs.
William II. Shearer, for assault and
battery on Joseph Fisher was also re-
quired to pay 81 and costs.
Elwood Stewart for writing anonymous
and threatening letters to Miss Nellie
Wells, and using insulting language
towards her on the public streets, waived
a hearing aud gave $500 bail for his ap-
pearance at Court.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-19
SECOND EDITION
Terrible Disaster ON the selma
Rome and Dalton Railroad.
A TRAIN FALLS INTO A CREEK.

A TRAIN FALLS INTO A CREEK.
SELMA, Ala, Feb. 18, 1879.
The passenger train on the Selma,
fome and Dalton r Railroad went through
Dunbins bridge, fifty feet high, over
Mulberry creek, thirteen miles above
Selma, about six O'Clock this morning.
The whole train Is a wreck, excepting
the engine, which jumped from under
the cars and the sleeping car, which mi
raculously hung from the bridge abut.
ment. The Gene was one OF horror and
confusion. The struggles OF the wounded
passengers endeavoring to crawl from
beneath the cars were fearful, many being
pinned between the broken piecss, un-
able to extricate themselves without aid
The escape of tho passengers from the
sleeping car that hung on the brink Of
the chasm was perilous, but was execu-
ted without loss of life.
REsCUING THE VICTIMS.
Superintendent Stanton and Conductor
White were found both terribly man.
gled, and tits believed that both will
die. NJ Y. Hunter, tue mail agent, Is
also probably fatally injured. The first
dead bodies discovered were those of
two negroes; then came the mutilated
corpse of George X. Evans. a prominent
AlUduldu. uc WIcCh las
been fully cleared out and two white
train hands are missing. The total list
of casualties is twenty-four, Of whom
three are certainly dead and two missing;
four are fatally wounded and the others
more or less severely. The wounded
were carried back to Selma for treatment
and the corpses will also be brought
here.
CARS BURNED.
A loaded box car, with sixty bales of
cotton; the mail, baggage aud express
car and one passenger coach were totally
burned.
ROTTEN STRUCTURE.
An investigation of the broken timber
showed that the bridge was rotten
through and it is wonder that it has not
fallen before. Much indignation was
expressed at the state of the bridge timb-
ers. The creek is considerably swollen,
but not so as to have sndanged trusty
bridge. The express car is crushed and
Its contents are lost, but, fortunately, Its
freight was not heavy.
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
The road has been in deep money
troubles since the war. Travel will not
be impeded. The deaths were all caused
by crushing, and seem to have been in
sta infamous, ,as the bodies are badly brok-
en-. None Of the wounded persons ex-
cept those named, are considered danger
Ously hurt.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-19
MICHIGAN'S NEW SENATOR.
DETROIT, Feb. 1S, 1879.

An elecli ion for United States Senator
to fill the vacancy caused by the resigna-
tion of l. p. Christiancy took place at
Lansing to-day, the two houses of the
Legislature voting separately, resulting
in the election of Zachariah chandler.
The vote was as follows q. Chandler,
(republican), Ss; o. NJ. Barnes demo
crat), %; Henry Chamberlin (greeu-
back, lS.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-19
lELPH1A CATTLE MARKET.
Mondax hah II u AZ

FArTLE MARKET was rather dull
tG, and prices favor buyers -
hi sold at the West Phila. Drove
ia5lc., and 1900 head at the
Philadelphia Drove Yard, at 4 q 6
Pund., the latter rate for choice.
4 were unchanged. 1000 head
he W, Philadelphia Drsve Yard at
end 5000 head at the North Phila-
prove Yard, at 4Ha5k per pound,
[~ere In steady demand. $500 head
pc West Philadelphia Drove Yard
h and $3.50 head sold at the North
Phla Drove Yard, at 6k q 6kc.
p rate for extra.
(oye Yard ,Hestonville. Pa, Feb.ib
l Extra, ITO TO 1870 pounds, 5k to
lalf 50 10 g pounds, Az to AZ:
on 10 3 %; good lambs, 5x to6c
lambs, g. 30 to 8 90; calves, 5X to
ftvals, i5OC head.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-19
Strike In q Morocco Factory,

Yesterday about forty-tive men en-
ployed a. "layers-out" in the morocco
factory of w. Jones Il Co., on Walnut
street, between Front and Second streets.
struck, in consequence Of the refusal OF
the firm to accede to their demand for an
increase of wages from So to - per
week. The places of the strikers are
being quickly nlled and work going on
"a ueual.