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THE STANDARD.
TH GR~nAY.---- MAY 9. 1879
Mothers Fool. {"

' 'Tis plain to me-" said the farmers wife.
These boys will make their ma i'll life
They never were made TO handle hoe,
AND at once To coll ege they ought 10 go.
Y GeS John and Henry, It's clear TO me,
GI eat men in iii IS world are sure TO be;
But Tom, he's little above a fool
80 John and Henry must go TO school,"
Now, really, wife," quoth farmer Brown,
AS he sells his mug of cider down,
Tom does more work in a day for me
Thai both OF his brothers do III three.
hook learnln Will never plant beans or corn,
Nor hoe potatoes sure as you're born
Nor mend a rood of broken fence;
For my part, give me common sense"
But his wife the roo~t was bound to rule,
a nd so 1.-The boys" Were sent O school;
While Tom, of course, was lett behind,
For his mother said he had no mind.
Five years at school the students spent,
Then each one into business went.
John learned to play The flute and fiddle,
And parted his hair (of cOuIse) in the middle
Though his brother looked rat her higher than Il.
And hung out his shingle-'H. Brown, NJ. ID.
Meanwhile, at home, their brother Tom
Had taken a notion into his head.
Though he said not Il word, but trimmed his
trees,
And h0ed his corn and sowed his peas,
But sons how, either by by "hook or crook,
He managed to read full many "A booE.
Well, the war broke out, and Captain Tom"
To battle a hunured Soidiers led,
A nd when the enemy'S fig went down,
Came marching home as General Brown"
But he went to work on the farm again,
Planted his corn and SOwed his grain,
Repaired The house and brooen fence,
And peorle said he had common sense"
Now, common sense was IA her rare,
And The State HOaSe needed a portion there
our ''tamily Ounce moved into town,
And people called him Governor Brown,
nd his brol hers that went to the city school,
Came home to live viii h "nlother's TOOL"
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(Chicago .ribune.l
Voices of the Night.

When bedtime comes and curtains fall,
And round 1 go The doors To lock,
Ere lamps go out my wife doth call,
"Remember dear, to wind the clock "
When boots are off, and for the d"y
All lrksOmp cares Seem put to rout,
hear wite's voice from dreamlaud say,
''Be sure you put the kitten out!"
When stretched between the sheets lie,
And heavy lids have ceased to wink,
FROM trundle- b,-d there comes a cry,
81 want to dWink | want dwlnk y
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1879-05-08

Two counIrymen We're looking at q
watch marked down" in show win
dow which, among other virtues. shove d
the day Of the montL, day OF the week
and phases of the moon Pooh! you
call that much of thng2" said one
Where | live you can buy watch. and
the hour hand will mark the daily stock
quota tions, the theatre programme, and
your wash list"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1879-05-08
nj DiCAL.
VEcETINE
THE VERY BEST MEDICINE
FOR
Dyspepsia and Indigestion.

NEWTON. n. H. March y, 1877.
Mr.. 81. r. STEvENs:-
that king Of medicines. Vegetine. When be
gan to take Vegetine two years ago with suck
marked benefit, my friends thought it was
stimulant effect, and would soon subslde, leav
of those who read the testimonial which L wrote
at that time, might think the same, write once
gan to take Vegetine. almost two years ago,
have gained steadily until the present time, at
which am enjoying my former health and con-
slider myself cured by Vegetine. Two years ago
confined to the bed for eight months. and
given up to die by eight doctors, some of the
most skilled in this state. They said / had
several diseases, Including consumption, heart
disease, and several others, equally fatal, and
must die. But Veyetine, taken as Il last resort
brought me through, and to that / owe my
life. Since my health began to improve,
have made study of disease, and find the
cause of all my symptoms to have been DUS
pepsin or Indigestion, and also find that five
cases of disease of every six, are effects of the
same cause When the food is not properly di-
geSted in the stomach, it becomes poisonous
putrd mass, which is absorbed into the blood,
and by that 1t is conveyed to all parts of the
system, causing symptoms of disease in any OF
all of the organs of the body; and if this cause
is not removed, these symptoms become i'll
time organic diseases. / have given Negetlne
thorough test in my own case, and also in
that of many of my acquantan and find il
to be the very best medicine extant for DYspep.
which is usually the belief that you have some
fatal organic disease. am we'll known In the
towns of GOffStOwn, Weare. and Newton OF
this State N H. }, and can furnish an undeni-
able corroboration of all of these statements.
! will willingly answer any letters of inquiry
In regard to my own case, or the use of Veg
A. J. BURBECK
to directions, a certain and speedy cure Of Dys
Pepsfd will follow its use.
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four year old SAW his parents pref ar
ing for church, and asked them to take
him along with them. He WAS told he
"a too little. and must wait till he
10 Id grow bigger. We'll" returnt d
T, you'd better take me now, for when
get bigger | may not want TO GO" The
parents saw the point, he was taken.
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A colored child had fall from a sec
ond story window, the other d y; an0
his mother, in relating the incident at 6
grocery store, said: "Dere dat child wal
a coming down. feet tust. wild every
chance of being killed when de Lawd h.
turned him over, de chile struck on hi,
head. and dere wasn't so much as but
ton flew off
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VEGETINE
FOR
AS TIL M a.
PHILADELPHIA, PA

PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Mr.. n. r. STEvENs:-
Dea, SIR For the last fifteen years, during
the months of May and June. have been
afflicted with what the doctors called AsthnlG
1t was very distressing, rendering me misera'
BILE, SO that dreaded its coming on was
recommended to use Vegetine. i took two Dot
ties before expected the attack, and was en-
tirey relieved. feel grateful to Vegetine
JNO. T. BALLING Err.
IlO5 Greek ST., Phila.
VEGETIHE has restored thousands to health
who had been long and painful sufferers.
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An Englishman was boasting to a Yam
kee that they had book in the British
Museum which was once owned by Cice
ro "Ohl that amt nothin' p retorteo
the Yankee In the Museum in Boston
they've got the lead pencil that Noah
used to check off the animals that wen
into the Ark"
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M { DlcAL.
THE GENUINE
d. =. M c L A N E'S
Celebrated American
WORM SPECIFIC
y .EI5RM 7 T'UGE.
cYMPTOMS OF WORMS.

55EHE countenance is pale and leaden-
4 C0i0rcd, with occasional tiushes, or
.g,anscribcd SPOT on one or both
cheeks; the eyes come dull; the pu-
riis dila.e; an G1u.c semiCircle runs
along the lower eye-lid; the nose is ir-
r:tated, swellS, and sometimes bleeds;
swelling Of the upper lip; occasional
headache, with humming or throbbing
Of the ears; an unusual secretion of
saliva; Shiny or furred tongue; breath
We = foul, particularly in the morning;
appetite variable, sometimes voracious,
with q knawing sensation Cf the stom-
ach, At others, entirely gone; heeting
aims in the stomach; occasional
nausea and vomiting; violent pains
throughout the abdomen; bowels IT.
regular, at times costive; stools Shiny;
not unfequently tinged with blood;
belly swollen and lard; urine turbid;
respiration occas;cn%liy difficult, and
accompanied BY Elccough; cough
sometimes dry and convulsive; uneasy
and disturbed sleep, with grinding of
ally irritable, &c.
Whenever the above symptoms
are found to exist,
DR.. c. McLANE'S VERMIFUGE
will certainly effect a cure.
1T DOES NOT CONTAIN MERCURY
in any form; it is an innocent prepara-
ton, not capable cf doing tie slightest
injury to the most tender infant.
The genuine DIR. McLANE's YER
MIFUGE bears the signatures of c Nc.
LANE and FLEMING BROS. on the
WrapDer -:O:-
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Optimism and Pesslmism.

Two boys went to hunt grapes. One
was happy because they found grapes
The other was unhappy because the
grapes had seeds in them.
Two men. being convalescent, were
asked how they we're One said: Il am
better to day The other said: Il was
worse yesterday"
When it rains, one man saws: This
will make mud" Another: This will
l ~ the dust
Two boys got an oyster. One looked
ut it, and declared it nasty. The other
tasted it, and declared it good
| Two boys examining bush one OBJ
served that it had thorn The other
that it had rose.
Two children locking through colored
glasses. one said: The world is blue"
And the other said ut is bright"
Two boys eating their dinner, one
said Il would rather have something
better than this" The other said This
is better than nothing"
| Two men went to see New York One
visited the saloons, and thought New
York wicked. The other visited the
homes and thought New York good
Two boys looking at some skaters, one
said: See how they iall,' The other ::
See how they glide"
!
refreshments. One took beer, and the
other mead. The first said the world is
bitter. The other that it is sweet.
servant thinks mans house is
principally kitchen. A guest that it is
principally parlor.
Two bows having bee, one got honey
and the other got stuDg. The first called
it a honey bee; and the other a stinging-
bee.
Two boys got each an apple One was
thankful for the apple. The other was
dissatisfied because it was not two.
II am glad that live,p says one man
II am sorry must die" says another,
IL am glad" says one. that it ia no
worse Il am sorry" says another,
that it is no better"
One man counts everything that he
has gain Another counts every thing
else that he conceives loss.
One man spoils good repast by think
ing of a better repast of another. An
other enjoys poor repast by contrasting z
it with none at all
Sitting down to the same table, one
man can make his meal off pickles and
another off sweetmeats
| In drinking lemonade. you may detect
only the sweet or only the sour.
One man ia thankful for his blessings.
Another is morose for his misiortunes
One man thinks he is entitled to bet
ter world, and is dissatisfied because he
hasn't got it Another thinks he is no,
justly entitled to any, and is satisfied
with this.
One man enjoys what he has. Another
-uff-rs what he has not.
One man makes up his account from
his wants. Another from his assets
One man complains that there is evi
in the world. Another rejoces tina
there is good in the world.
One says: Our good is mixed with
with evil" Another says our evil ii
mixed with good
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1879-05-08

The inha bitants OF Madagascar are dy-
ing to get hold Of an American ship cap
tain who has sold them ten thousand
quart Cans OF tomatoes rs a new kind of
sunpowd+r Their old blunderbusses
wouldn't 90 off
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1879-05-08

Heartless Scientist Miss Adellna,
permit me to ask your acceptance of my
h and
Gushing Maiden-"Oh, professor SO
sudden
Heartless Scientist (continuing)--"M
-er-hand-book of the Buddhist p<ychol-
ogv and ethnolosy of the Hindoos."
Collapse Of G NJ
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Squirrel" writes: A hunter discovers
a squirrel upon the trunk of a tree. As
he follows it around the tree the squirrel
keeps on the opposite side of the tree
The hunter is supposed to go greater
distance in circling the tree than the
quirrel Does or does he not go around
the squirrel in making the circle Of the
tree? A. He goes round the squirrel
| He goes round everything within the
circle of his course, whether the included
objects are at rest or in motion. 1t makes
no difference whether the squirrel keeps
the tree between himself and the hunter
all the time, or part OF the time. or none
of the time. the hunter goes round him.
2. 1t is admitted that the hunter goes
round the tree If he does not also go
round the squirrel on the tree. he must,
At some stage of the journey, go between
the squirrel and the tree, which is con-
trary to the conditions of the case
Scientific American.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1879-05-08

When a man commits a crime. it is
usual to say that he belongs to one of the
best families IT the same man runs for
office. it will be found on the opposite
stump that he belongs to one of the
worst families
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Notice.

Ezekiel Boggs, William Boggs, John Boggs
and Jane Layton, all in the State of Illinois,
will lake notice that ON the 22d day of March,
\. ID. 1879, Matilda CaVttt, OF the county of
jackson in the State OF Ohio, filed her petition
In the Court of Common Pha as within and for
the said county OF jackson in the Slate OF
Ohio. agai 81 Letitia Walterhouse, Alice Car
TICK, Horace Boggs, Elizabeth Boggs, Nelson T.
.aVett, Ezekiel Boggs, William Boggs. John
Boggs and Jane Lay ION, defendants, slledging
that on the 8th day of August, A. ID. 1858, the
Bo2gs, "a part OF 1n-Lot No. in the town of
jackson, in the county of Jackson and State of
OHIO, and that by their deed OF conveyance of
that date, the said Nelson T CayeIt and Ma
tida Caveti, intended and undertook to on
vey 10 the said Ezekiel Boggs the premises
sold, and that on the 18th day of January, A. d.
1859, the said Ezrkiel BDggs sold 10 the said
Matilda Cavett the same premises aforesaid
and that IN their deed of conveyance of that
date the said Ez-kiel Boggs intended and un-
dertook 10 convey the ssl III premises to the said
Matilda Cavett, that by the mutual mistake of
all the parties and persons concerned and en-
gagged in the transactions pertaining To said
convryancts, an erroneous and impei feet de-
scription of said premises was inserted In both
of said deeds OF conveyance. The prayer of
said petition IL that the said Court may order q
proper deed to be- made TO the laid Matilda
Cavett, conveying said premises to heI by the
proper description thereof; and the said
t tztkiel Boggs, William Roggs, John BOggs and
Jane Layton are notified that they are required
10 appear and answer said petition or be-
May next. MATILDA CAVEIT,
BY ]. w. LoNGBoN, her Attorney.
Dated March 2ld, 1879.
27maT6t
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- Just published, a new edition OF
. Dr. CulverwelPs Celebrated Essay
L on the T0dtcdt cure (wlthout mruI-
cint) OF SpeI matorI hOet or Seminal
ness, InVOlunIary Seminal Losses, lmpO-
Mental and physical incapacity, lmped-
: To Marriage, tc.; also, COnsum ption,
Sy and Fits, induced b. self-indulgence
lal extravaganza, &c.
rice, n a sealed envelope only six cents
celebrated author, in this admirable ES-
early denonSI rates. from Il thirty years
ful practice, that the alarming cuuse-
- of Seif-abuSe may be radically cured
1t the dangerous use of internal medicine
application of the knife; pointing out a
ii cure at once ule, C, rain and fl Ct
means of which every sufferer, no mat
AT his condition may be-, may cure HIM
raply, privately and radically.
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"Mamma. may go to Bridget's cous-
in's wite's funeral to morrow Mamma:
No, my dear You went to a psrty last
night and the matinee to day. | think
you have had amusements enough for
the present"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1879-05-08

Tailor Ito customer)-"I don't under
stand your style of doing things Your
salary is big enough to enable you to pay
your bills"
Cu-tomer-"Well,w who said it wasn't?
"Tailor-"You don't keep your word u
Customer-"Certainly do. l told you
would pay you out of my savings
Tailor-"Well?"
Customer-"Well. l haven't saved any
thing"
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Doctor" said gentleman TO his pas
tor, how can best train up my boy in
the way he should go?' by going that
way yourself" blandly replied the pastor.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1879-05-08

Wars come so thick in Europe that the
soldiers don't have a chance to sit down
for few moments rest. and hence the
the necessity for keeping standing ar
mics"
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ble throughout NE. 81 sy'Stf -sa.s
thrrw the scriptural argument back upon
those who used it by saying that when
ne first man had an operation perform
-d upon him he was put in "a deep
sleep" and knew nothing OF the time
when the rib was aiken from him.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1879-05-08

NJ little FIVE year old, who was hungry
time night at bed time, but didn't ike to
akk directly for something to eat, pur 1t
HI this way: Mother, are little children
who starve to death happy after they
de?' A good big slice OF bread and but
ter was the answer.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1879-05-08

An Irishnan went To the theatre for
he first time Just as the curtain de
.pnded on the first act n boiler in the
asement exploded, and he was blown
trough the roof coming down in the
ext street. After coming to his senses.
e asked: An what piece do yez play
ixt2"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1879-05-08

."Twenty years ago said colored
"niggors was wufa thousand
'plars apiece. Now dey would be d-ah
two dollars a dozen. It's 'stonishin
1w de race am runnin' down.
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Farm for Sale.

offer my farm for sale. 1t contains I6O acres
of land II is situated AZ miles east ofJackson,
and "A mile and a half west OF Berlin on me
roa bet ween those towns, and is on lne rali
road Thirty acres in timber, most or the pal
ance in grass. There is a comfortable evening
house. and other necessary 9nliolhss' % roeses-
sion given This spring, if desired.
For terms &C. inquire of the undersigned ed, on
the premises. ,o,.o. cola
ALLISON J. KINNISON.
February 27, IS7O-6m.
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EDUCATIONAL.
TO TEACHERS.

NIVTICE TO TEACHERS.
The Board of School Examiners of Jackson
County Ohio, will hold regular meetings for the
examination of Teachers, at Jackson, on the
FIRST FRIDAY EVERY MONTH
Examinations will begin at 10 O'Clock. A. N
on the first day of each session, and continue
from day to day if necessary.
Appli cants uotknown to the Board must pro
uuce testimonials of good moral character. Ce1-
ti1cates will only be granted at a regular meet
Ing, and will. in no case be either antedated, o'
u0stdated.
Byorder of the Board Of Examiners.
Nov 1,'i6-tf ]. W. LOGGBON, Gle! Z
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Rheumatism and Neuralgia.

Read the following testimonials from well-known
citizens of Cleveland:
CLEVELAND, O., July 6, 1876.
LAWSON CHEMICAL Co.:
GENTS: have been laid up with Rheumatism
three long months SO could rot walk have tried
all medicines and liniments which l could hear Of
but no cure until used LAWSON'S CURATIVE,
which can recommend to sufferers from Rheuma-
tisn, for 1t cured me in three days that could
attend to my business.
have written the above for the benefit cfthoss
that suffer with that ds ease.
S. NJ. ROWE, 2,4 Ontario street.
[From George Scholey, the Popular Hair Dresser.l
CLEVELAND, O., November 2, 1874.
LAWSON CHEMICAL COMPANY:
For over year was great sufferer from NEU-
EALGIA in my head tried almost every remedy that
could hear Of; told by physicians that ought
totry change of climate. Al lady recommended
Lawson's Curative. l procured bottle and
pleased to say that the inteEse pain removed
almost instantly. Have used four Lottes. l con-
siier the disease entirely cured.
Very truly yours,
GEO. R. SCHOIEY.
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PIN PIES
AND
Humors on the Face.

In this condition Of the skin. the VEGETINB
Is the great remedy, as II acts directly upon the
blood. 1t cleanses and purifies the blood,
thereby causing humors to disappear. BY In
ternal treatment all impurities are thrown out
VEGErINE gives a good circulation to the
blood relieving the inhamed or congested or
ganism, restoring the health, giviaS GOOD
clear complexion.
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j siOD: HOW LOST, HOW
RESTORED.

rent that too long continm4a work
Daily Republican., 1879-08-06

RESUMPTION took place nearly sever
months ago, yet the ruin which sof
money men prophesiea has not appear
ed. On the contrary, there has been 8
steady improvement in business il
nearly every part of the country. Thil
quickening of the pulse Of industry Ii
very clearly shown by the increased re-
ceipts of the principal carrier compa
MES of the country. Because of it the
stock of twelve of the largest of them
has appreciated since December 81
1878, in very noticeable manner,
some Of it having nearly doubled in
value.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-06

A Cincinnati dispatch gives the most.
encouraging Indications of the condi-
tion OF the iron trade of Ohio and con
tiguous States. Rolling mills are re-
ported to be running night and day in
some localities; one establishment has
orders on hand for year; another for
four months, and SO on. A leading Gin
cinnati firm reports larger Sales Tor Jul y
than for any preceding three months
in the history Of the business, and
from a. sides, come reports of a state
Of things without parallel for the last
seven years. The only draw back to
reviving activity Ofths iron trade seems
to be the apprehension of fresh lsbor
disturbances, and these, i. n-pd hardly
be said, are likely to receive an I'm
healthy stimulus from the forces to
which the Wright committee owes its
origin.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-06

reminded them that just such desper-
ate and lawlsss things had been done
in many counties, under pressure Of .
supposed necessity, to get rid Of Radical
rule, but that It had been hoped and
promised that an era Of peace would
follow the restoration of white Demo
Gratis to power. He could do nothing,
Of course he couldn't, and If the leaders
in the outrage we're arrested, there
could bs no possibility of eonvic.
ton, as the same spirit Of mob
controls the whole machinery Of the
courts. AS 1t is mob Democracy rules
over Yazoo and is triumphant not only
over "black Republicans" but over In
dependent Democrats. as fla s.s1s
| Under these circumst ances We may
we'll ask the question: Is this d free
countrys lfso what power can bs exsr-
cised to stop these Southern outragssi
Butchsry, rapine and murder have gone
on long enough in Mississippi and some
other Southern States. For years there
has not been An honest free election
in the Gulf States. II there had, there
would have been in Congress an almost
unbroken delegation Of Republicans.
The solid Democratic delegation in the
national House of Representatives from
Mississippi ia an insult to the nation.
In a fair honest election not one Of them
could have been elected. Chalmers, the
Fort Pillow butcher, who Is from the
district in which Yazoo county is leca
ted, has waded into Congress through
the bloed OF murdered defsnceless Re-
publicans, and ths same may bs said
of Butcher Butler Of South Carolina.
Thirteen Democratic United States SEN
ators now misrepresent their States who
won ID never have got there II = fair
freq election had been held. This is
becoming the leading question in poll
tics. By just such methods like these
employed against Captain Dixor in
Yazoo county, the South has boen made
solid. There is no doubt that one third
of the seats in Congress, and more than
one third Of the States, are controlled
by law defying mobocracy, the most
infamous kind of government known
among men. 1t is high time that those
who refuse to govern themselves with |
decency and fairness, should cese to
have any hand in governing the Uni
ted States.