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FOURTH OF JULY EXCURSIONS
Liberal Rate8.

The National Holiday has lost none
of its interest to the American people,
although the manner OF its observance
has undergone some change. Those
who can possibly leave home devote
the day to visiting friends and relatives,
or to witness the celebrations held in
the large cities, iis4 A
The Pennsylvania Company, operating
Pittsburgh, F.. Wayne & Chicago Rail-
way, Cleveland & Pittsburgh r. R., Erie
4 Pittsburgh R. R, Ashtabula & Pitts.
burgh Ry and North Western Ohio Ry,
several years ago inaugu,ated the
FOURTH OF JULY EXCURSIONS, /"
and increased patronage each year testi-
fi.s to their growing popularity. This
year it is the intention to sell Special
Excursion Ticket, FOR USE OF chill
DREN between five and twelve years OF
age, at one half the usual excursion
rates, in order to enable entire families
to make an EXCURSION BY RAIL to
city or country, at little expenses.
Excursion tickets will be cold TO aad
from all stations on lines operated by
Pennsylvania until July 81, 81 and Ath,
good to return until July 9th, 1881 in
elusive.
Call on nearest agent OF Pennsylvania
Company's lines for excursion rates,
timetables and information.
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Relic of Chieam auga.

Ina q window on Fourth street there lie
a battle relic Of more than ordinary in.
terest. 1t tells graphic story OF the
bloody field of Chicamauga, and speaks
eloqnently of Col. William G. Jones,
who lost his life in that great struggle.
Behind the line OF battle Of the Tuirty-
sixth Oaio, which he commanded, stood
two slender cedar trees. The regiment
lay down in front of the hurricane of
hre which swept in from the enemy. Col.
Jones stood behind them, and went
from point to point speaking words OF
encouragement and command to bis
men One of the trees. a mere sapling,
was loapped off four times by the can.
non. shot of the Confederstes as they
discovered that their range was too
high, and lowered their line Of fire,
The other. some nine inches in thick,
ness, was literally filed with bullets, as
we'll as shattered by shell. Under that
storm of fire it was wonder that any
one lived to tell the tale, not that Col.
Jones fell. gallantly doing his duty to
his men and his country. Two months
later Capt. j. n Turner, OF the Thirty
sixth. who served n the fsht. returned
with his company to the spot to bury the
de.d. The sad duty preformed, he
brought away piece Of the smaller tree
and section OF the other, about two
feet six inches in length. There can be
counted in it thirty-two bullets, and be-
sides, marks of ll-work. Capt. Tur-
ner has had it handsomely mounted on
a pedestal of cannon balls, and surmoun-
ted with the acorn emblem of the Army
OF The Cumberland. Upon this in turn
willte placed a fine bust Of Gen. Geo.
n. Thomas.-C Cincinnati Commercial.
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Lawyers have q queer idea of judicial
taste. "Maysit please your honor" is
the way they, always begin their abuse Of
their opponent and the kings English.
Three car loads Of postal cards were
forwarded from the manu- factory to The
postal department recently. Won't the
country postmistress have lots OF solid
enjoyment nowp f ,ssa1Vl
The action of Csrter's Little Liver
Pills is pleasant, mild and natural They.
gently stimulate the liver, and regulate
the bowels, but do not purge. They
are sure to please.
A Montana Indian, who was convic-,
ted of murder, expressed his opinion
of the lawyer who defended him with
delicious frankness: "LawYer too much.
talk heap fool!" - 8g'as.xs - vis.
Children are subject to great many
ailments which have their origin in the
stomach or bowels. DENIG's WoRx
syrup will cure them. 1t 10 nice pur-
gative. aids digestion, gives tone to tho
system, land leaves the child hearty. 25
cents bottle. 49,.
II arr not well, said Colonel Balsam,.
yesterday, with drsEatio ware Of HE
hand, as he stood gazing down Ala.
baua street. 'When l got home last
night at 121o'clock Mrs. B.simnediately
called the convention to order, and the
session was stormy. No sir, I am no,
WE'LL"
Women that have been given up by
their dearest friends as beyond help,
have been permanently cured by the use
of Lydia e Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. 1t It's positive cure for all fe,
male complaints Send to Mrs. Lydia
| E. Pinkham, 233 Western Avenue, Lynn,
Mass for pamphlets.
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Births, Deaths and Ages of the
Presidents.

George Washington born February
%, 1882; died December IS. 1883; in
aueurated April 80, 1889; age 81.
Ezekiel 47:12-By the river upon
the bank thereof shall grow all trees for.
meat, whose leaf shall not fade and the
fruit thereof shall be for meat and the
leaf thereof for medicine.
Thomas Jefferson born April 2, 1743;;--
died July 4, 1926; inausurated March
4, 1901 age SO. /. fAeesE
john Adams born October 80, 1885;
died July 4. 1926; inaugurated March A
1877; age 81.
James Madison born March 5, 175l;
died June %. 1880; inaugurated March
A, 1909; age S5. 8 - ,aisaA :
james Monroe born April %, 1858; ;
died July 4, 1881 ;sinaugurated March 4.
1877; age 73.
Andrew Jackson born March Is, 5,l767;
died June 8, 1S45; inaugurated March 4,
1929; age IS.
John Quincy Adams born July IL,
1857; died February 81, 1S4S; inaugu-
rated March a. 1925 /; .sge 81
Martin Van Buren born December 5,
1882; died July 4, 1852; inauguratedsr
March 4, 1887; age.80 sgs ( Esss x
William Henry HARRISON born Fehru-
ary 3. 1773; died April 4, 1871 inaugu-
rated March 4, 1S41; age 6Si-is
John Tyler born March 20. 1870;
died January II, 1862; inaugurated
April 6, 1S41 age u
James K. Polk born November 2,
1906; died June Is. 1849 ;.inaugurated
March 4, 1S45; age 81,
Zachary Taylor born November "a,
1884; diod July 9. 1850; inaugurated
March 4. 1s49: age 66. 80
Millard Fillmore horn Jsnuary Z,
1900; died March 8, 1874 inaugurated
July 9, 1850; age "a
Franklin Pierce horn November %,
1904 died October 8, 1859 inaugurated
March 4, 1858 ;age65.
James Buchanan born April %. 1881;
died June l, 1868; iuaugurated March
4, 1857 age II. aAt
Abraham Lincoln horn February:12,
1909; dleff April l5.s1s65; inauguratea
March 4, 1851; age 56.
Andrew johnson born December 20.
1906; died July 81. 1875; inaugurated
April Is, 1865: age SO. r II
Ulysses S. Grant born April q, 1922;
inaugurated March A, 1S69.--.----,1a-
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Applied Theology.
From the Albapv Arous

From the Albany Argus. rs,
At meeting of the eWeburn Confer
ence Farmer Allen of Wakefield related
the following anecdote.:
On Sunday morning, while sacertain
deacon was preparing for church, . wan,
dering wayfarer, or, in modern parlance.,
a tramp. appeared at his door, pleaded
his hunger, and begged for something
to eat. The deacon looked solemn and
frowninglV, but reluctantly got a loaf Of
bread and began to cut it; bit while DO
ing 30 took occasion to admonish the
beggar concerning the error of his ways.
After reminding him that it was the holy
Sabbath which he was desacrating, he
a.ked him il he knew how to pray;
NO." was the reply: "Then." said the
deacon, SRI learn you," .and ihe com.
menced to repeat the Lords prayer.
But just as he uttered the first words.
"Our Father" the beggar interrupted
him with the question, "What, is he
your father and mine, too r. la..
"Yes," the deacon replied.
why" exclaimed the beggar, sswe
are brothers, then. amt we2 Can't you.
cut that slice a little thicker p
q fH
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-06-28
Haunted Me.

A Workingman says: "Debt, poverty
and suffering haunted me for years, caus-
ed by sick family and large bills for
doctoring, which did no good. l was
completely discouraged, until one year
ago, by the advice Of my pastor, l pro-
cured Hop Bitters and commenced their
use, and in one month We were all we'll,
and none OF us have been sick day
since; and I want to say to all poor men,
you can keep your families we'll year
with Hop Bitters for less than one doc
tors visit will cost "-Chrtstian Advo.
cote.
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fastened by diamond star among her
rich raven curls.

'dsteHeu ny ulamOnQ star among ner
rich raven curls.
Her ivory white neck was uushaded,
save by splendid necklace matching
the cleaning clasp in her hair.
He was still standing like one enchan.
ted when light footstep pressed the
carpet at his side and he was aroused by
the dulcet tones Of his hostess voice.
She accosted him with graceful cour-
tesy, welcoming him back to Paris, and
assuring him Of the pleasure it gave her
to number him once more among her
guests. Then, with glance in the di-
rection Of Margaret. she said:
"You we're looking at my beautiful
friend, Madame Roslyn. Have you not
bad an introduction p
"No, madame, / have not had the
honor" bowing low.
"Then must give you one. She is
very beautiful and a charming artist;
but her life's history has dark page
Four years ago she was left an orphan.
Lonely and desperate she was married
to rich young Englishmao, and they
Immediately started on tour through
Scotland, hut by terrible accident-s
collision, I think-her husband was kill.
ed on the very evening of their marriage
day. Ever since she has lived in very
retired wav, and devoted her time to her
studies. ! met her two years ago in
London, and she promised me visit,
which she has deferred making until
now. You must make her acquaintance
She ha, disappeared, but We will 60 and
look for her."
They found her alone in the conser-
vatory. and after introducing them
Madame Vivisn chatted gsily for few
minutes, and then, excusing herself on
the plea of other duties, vanished, leav-
ing the former lovers alone together.
For time both were silent. He stood
leaning lightly against marble pillar,
his arms folded across his breast. his
eyes, full Of tender, loving light, fixed
on her, standing there in her rich robes,
her queenly head bowed and her slender
hands toying with flower she had pick.
ed from bush near by.
At last she raised ber head and lifted
her eyes to his face. Stretching his
arms towards her, and throwing all the
long suppressed yearning and intense
love Of his heart into his desp voice be
uttered her sweet name.
"Margaret!''
"Arth1r!'
The low, sweet voice trembled AMI
the red lips quivered; but the next mo-
ment she was clasped in his arms, and
all the anguish AMI suffering of those
weary years forgotten in that one long,
loving embrace. 1
Two weeks later Mrs. Murray, now
repentaut enough for the partshe had
played in her sons life drama, gladly
welcomed him and his beautiful wife to
"The Oaks"
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Seven out

LOUISVILLE, June 20.-The CORES.
pondent OF the Courier Journal teIe-a
graphs that paper from Nashville that D.
woman in jackson County, that Slate,
had given birth to seven children at one
time. The physician ID attendance, after
the lfrst-. -.child;was born, took his leave,
but hardly had he reached his horse at
the gate before he wassrecalled. The,
performance was repeated seven times,
and each time child weighing from four
to FIVE pounds was born. The medical
fraternity is dumb-foundeds The moths
er and all the children are doing we'll. 8
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NoTICE. 1.s
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE
SARDIS, MONROE CO., O.

WILL OFFER at private sale the follow
i iIg named property: Lot No. A; lot No. 23
and west half Of lot No. "a, with large
2 story dwelling contsining eight rooms. in
good repair, wash hcuss, stable and other
out buildings; good cistern on the premises,
Also, one store house and granary situate on
lot No. 10. JOS. RICHARDSON.
mays, ,'8lm2. ss''t ''f.i
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Good Advice.

II you, keep your stomsch, liver and
kidneys in perfect working order, yon
will prevent and cure by far the greater
part of the ills that afilict. mankind in
this or any section. There is no medi.
cine known that will do thi, as quickly
or surely as Parker's Ginger Tonic.
which will secure q perfectly natural
action Of these important organs with-
out interfering in the least with your
daily duties. See adv. sf seo s'il ioa
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-06-28
I. r. FARQUHAR. M. ID.
.fFormerly Of Zanaayille. Ohio,l

Physician and Surgeon,
ONCE and residence in the Walton property,
8 w O O D 8 SsFIEL,D, u HIO.
Having located 81 the above place, Q offers his
Professional services, where he hopes BY
close attention to business to merit public
eonhdencs and patronage g ~ f3g
Chronic Diseasea ill receive special
attention. may4,'.6Y
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NOTARY PUBLIC.

T,HN undersigned, having been appointed
| Notary Public, would inform his
friends, and the public generally. that he 10
prepared to Oil Pensioners' Blanks. admin
is.sr Oaths, take Dispositions, acknowledge
Deeds, Mortgages. and other Instruments o.
writing. i.i,se JOHN !KFFkRS.
,sprl8, ,T6y 3eallsville. Monroe Co. Ohis
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PHYSICIANS,

IT. n. ARMSTRONG, M, D.,
Physfc q N and 3 urg Q o N.
WOODSFIELD, OHIO.
- Oase over Pope h Castles drug store.
jys.7sr.
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4esta f0ftpsr day st home. Samples worth
Al w 9kvs6 free. Address s1rssos Z Co.,
PsvtIand, Maine. moh8, '6lr,
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p r.. b. ID e N Nj E /.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
BEAILSvILLE, OHIO.
; ONCE In the Armstrong property. ~
apfSo, ,Tsr. Il:

EG N r. !. w Az,
Physician and Surgeon,
ELM COVE, Wdskinston 7p, Monroe
County, Ohio.
All sslls promptly attended 10. during the
dsy or night. fsb2S.'6s.
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DIR. A. M. COVERT,
Physician and Surgeon,
Antioch. Monroe Co., Ohio.
msyll,' ,'Sor.
DIR. y. l.. STEWARD,
Physician and Surgeon,
MlLTONSBURG, OHIO.

All calls promptly attended during the day
Or night Once ono dsor south Of Stout's
Hotel. aprl3, ,'s0Il.
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Two undertakers' men are discussing
professional subjects as they leave the
cemetery.
II could wish" says one, "that I were
assigned to one OF the uptown divis-
ions, where there is q chance Of ming
ling in good society at the funerals OF
the rich and great"
"That's where you are mistaken" re.
| plies the other pityingly; "the corpses
are usually stout and the collins are usu
ally of oak, with, four times out of five
leaden caskets inside. f'or real unadul
terated comfort, give me poor con
sumptive tailor in 8 thin pine she'll"
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And the young man left the room
without stopping to listen to the storm
of anger with which the lady, whose
wishes had always been law to him,
greeted. his. words. ..s-
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-06-28

1t was the late M. Duvergier de Hau.
ranne who enunciated the famous for
mula, "The king reigns but does not
govern" ~ ii.'a .''.ss
Theirs, who always held his friend in
high esteem, used to say laughingly:
"That confounded fellow has always
had the knsck OF saying things that
stick. For my part never got off but
one such phrase, The republic is the
government which divides Us the least,
and. would you believe it, Duvergier
pretends that he said it long before me >
Then he would add gravely:
"'"Aud probably he did"
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"Why," asks visitor to the Salon,
stopping before classical picture, "why
did Diana turn Acteon into deerf.' .
20 -er, because sheer wanted to enjoy
the pleasure of running after him."
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-28
The Isle Of Man.

Little is definitely known about the
early history Of the Isle Of Man. The
people are Of Celtic origin, the Manx
language has strong ailinities with the
Irish and the Gaelic Of the highlands
The island was long under the rule of the
Earls Of Derby, from whom it passed by
succession TO the Dukes Of Atholo, and
i was not till 1929 that the crown OBJ
tanned full possession of II, by the pur.
chase Of the rights and privileges ofthe
latter family. II has never been repre-
scnted in the imperial parliament, hut
possesses an independent form of gov
crnment, to which il adheIes with the
utmost tenacity. The executive power
lies in the governor, who is appointe d
10y the crown. The parliament, or as It
is called, the Court Of Tynwald consist S
OF the governor and council, forming
the upper, and the house of keys. form
ing the lower house. In 1896 q reform
bill was passed, enfranchising the people
who elect the members Of the house of
keys, n general election taking place
every seven years. Justice is admin
istered by two deemsters, or judges ap.
pointed by the crown, and by the high
bailiffs Of Douglas, Ramsey, Castletown
and Peel. The tax gatherer and the rate
collector are almost unknown in the
Isle Of Man. There is neither income
tax nor poor rate, and only in the towns
is there any local rate, and that but a
small one. Chambers Journal.
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4 Desperate Situation.

TrucsdaIe was detailed to shovel
grain from one Of the bins to the shute.
Through this hin ran a perpendicular
Aangc screw elevator, which, being
attached 10 the shaft by belt, was
kept constantly in motion. BY some
accident the unfortunate man slipped
while near il, and his foot being caught
in the rotating fangc WAS drawn down
the shaft in which il works until the
knee joint was level with the floor.
Knowing that unless something was
speedily done his whole body would he
ground 10 pieces in this new sausage
machine, he. with a presence Of mind
that was extraordinary, raised his body
until il reached the belt which turned
the fanRc, and 10y sheer strength Of
muscle held the machinery still, thus
putting his strength against the strength
Of a twcnty-horse engine. In this con-
di;ion, with his crushed and manglcd
limb still in the machine, he held out
against the engine for thrce-quarters Of
an hour, when he was rescued 10y other
workmen, who had come to see what
was the matter with the machinery.
He was taken to the Sisters hospital,
and DIR. Bigger says he will ultimately
recover the use of the injured member
Tuesdale is about six feet high, and
weighs only 170 pounds, but is perfect
giant in muscle. The foriy-fve min
utes he spent in holding the machinery,
he says. will always be a horrible re-
membrance. -Edasds Cay Mo- Times.
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The White Water or the Arabian Sea.

With reference to the phenomenon OF
what is known as the "whitc water" Of
the Arabian sea correspondent writes
as follows: II the call Of duty or
pleasure should at any time induce any
of your readers TO undertake the over
land journey to India they must not
fail TO give instructions TO be called
from bed should the nocturnal pho
nomenon Of the "white water" occur.
II is more frequently seen in the
months Of July and August, and il prin-
cipally confined TO narrow belt 10 the
| eastward Of the island Of Socotra, known
IN the charts OF that sea az the Lime OF
the Strongest Monsoon, and wherein
the rain-clouds on quitting Central
Africa on their passage eastward are APP
( parcntly confined. Should the moon
be above the horizon an undisturbed
nights rest may be anticipated, as tho
writer has never known the phenomenon
to occur in the presence Of that orb.
remarkable and striking appearance,
/ We will suppose ourselves in a steamer.
I about $50 miles 70 the eastward OF
T Socotra, in the position named, and in
the latter end Of July; time, ! 4. NJ.
The monsoon Is blowing strongly and
/ stcadily-the night, starlight and clear
"A light heecy scud occasionally pass
ing rapidly to the eastward, and the
/ good vessel bowling along at the rate
/ Of fourteen or fifteen knots an hour.
Suddenly we diEcoyer light hue in
/ the water, which in a short while as
/ sumes q snow-whitc aspect, and in the
course Of a quarter Of an hour extends
! 70 the horizon in all directions. The
| transformation Of the water is perfect,
/ the usually green color Of the sea hay-
ing been replaced by an appearance Of
vAitcness like that Of milk And yet,
il you draw a bucket Of the water for
inspection and analysis, you will find
that it is beautifully clear, not a ves:ige
Of anything white being visible; nor
can the microscope discover anything
over and above the ordinary quantity Of
minute life always present in sea water
within the tropics.
The deception seems TO me to adj
NIT Of easy explanation, it being the
result simply Of reflection Of color.
/ The vessel is passing through q light
misty atmosphere, inapprcciable to the
/ eye while within its influence; and the
white wa,ery vesicles held in suspen.
I sion are, in some favorable condition Of
air and water, reflected on the surface
| Of the latter. 49, CIgmbers' Journal.
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Bells.

The history of bells is one of the
most interesting in the record Of inven-
tions. They we're first heard of about
the year 400, before which date rattles
were used. In the year 610 We hear Of
bells in the city of Sens. the army OF
Clothaire, king Of France, having been
frightened away by the ring of them.
In 9G0 the first peal of bells was hung
in England, at Croyland Abbey. Many
years ago ii was estimated that there
we're at least 2,262 peals of bells great
and small, in England. II has been
thought that the custom of ringing bells
was peculiar 10 England; but, in fact,
the Cathedral of Antwerp. celebrated
for it's magnificent spire, has peal oi
bells ninety in number, on which il
played every half hour The most elat
orate music.