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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
LAMP EXPLOSION AND PRESENCE
OF MIND.

Loveland, o., January l7.-At the residence Of
Peter Bergen, who residts on a farm about five
miles southwest Of this place. M s. Louise Bergen,
a daughter eighteen years OF age, picked up
glass coal oil lamp to retire to her chamber for
the night, and when about half way up the stairs
the lamp exploded, blowing 1t into thousand
pieces, and scattering burning oil over the head,
neck and shoulders OF the young lady. Her
father rushed to her aid, and, with rare presence
Of mind jerked off heavy coat he was wearing,
and enveloped his daughter with it, succeeded In
putting out the fire, butnot before the young lady
was seriously burned. The hair on one side OF
her head was burned off, while one cheek, her
neck and right shoulder were severely burned
and her hand badly cut by the shives OF glass
from the lamp. To add TO the CONSERVATION Of
the family, the carpeting on the stairway took fire
and the house would soon have been destroyed
had not Andy Boorman. a hired hand, seized the
burning mas and tearing 1t from the stairs
rushed TO the door and threw 1t in the snow,
Boorman lest his whiskers and burnt his hands
and face, but undoubtedly saved the house, Miss
Bergen is prCstrated by nervous exhaustation
caused by fright, The attending physician says
she will recover but wilt be badly disngured,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
RUSSIANS WHIP THE TURCoMANs.

London, January 1.-THE Russian official &C.
counts Of the battle between the Russians under
Gen. skobelof and the Tekke Tu rcomansa OF Cock
Lep say that after the Turcomans had obtained
possession OF the earthworks the Russian reserves
at once attacked and retook the pontoons in gal.
liant style, drove out the Turcomaus, and after
wards repulsed another attack by The enemy.
Intelligence from Merv speaks Of severe fighting
having continued until stopped by the elements,
The Russians admit the loss Of 200 officers and
men.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
ONE MAN BLOWN TO PIECES-.AN-
OTHER FATALLY INJURED.

Bradford, Pa, January 17.-Thls afternoon, at
Coleville, near here as two brothers named Cur.
rie, who are supposed to have been torpedoing an
oil we'll, were engaged in burning up the empty
cans in which the nitro.gycerine had been stor.
ed, one Of the cans containing small amount Of
glycerine, exploded, instantly killing the elder
brother, and seriously, II not fatally wounding
the other, The elder Currle was terribly mangled
by the explosion. 1t is thought that the can mus
have been nearly full of glycerine,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
A DEMOCRAT ELECTED BY A
LARGE MAJORITY.

Knoxville, Tenn, January 15.-Peter staub
Democrat, was to day elected by the largest vote
ever polled in a municipal contest The best
citizens, irrespective Of politics, united In his
support owing to the approval Of his two former
administrations. The Board Of Aldermen stands
Il Democrats Republicans. The political lines
were not sharply drawn.
The east bound stage OF the San Antonio and
Eagle Pass line, was stopped about 8 a. nl., on
ThuBdny, ten miles from Sabine. by two masked
men, There we're four passengers in the coach
two Of them being ladies. A small amount Of
money was taken fEom the men and the mail
bags Tiaed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
OUR PEOPLE.

Washington, January 1.-THE Census Bureau
has at last received the official footing OF the pop
uauOn of the several States, as developed by the
recent census; and to day Gen. Walker Of the
Census Bureau, officially transmitted it to Con-
gross. This shows the aggregate Of population in
the several States to be 40 S695O5. To this aggre.
gate is to be added the population Of the District
os Columbia, which is 17763S, and the population
Of the several Territories, which aggregate 6O5,.
7S8, making total population of the States, Ter.
rltOries and the District Of Columbia and OF the
United States, 5O,l52se6, 1he States totals are as
tollnws,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
SUICIDE AT CIRCLEvILLE.

Circleville, January 17.-samuel Smart aged 23,
shot himself in the head last evening and died
this morning at this place. Two years ago he in'
herited about $4,000, all Of which has been
squandered in gambling and fast living. 1t is
understood that considerable Of the money was
dropped in Columbus. Owing to bad health and
loss of money he became tired Of life He is the
last Of well known family,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
A PLUCKY PREACHER,

Cincinnati January 1S.-Frenct Osborn dis.
turbed the meeting in Orange county, Ind, when
the Rev. Potts was preaching Potts had been
terribly annoyed in the same manner many times
before by The same crowd. Having armed him
self with club, and marching to the seat oocu'
pied by the disturber, mauled Osborne over the
head till he was badly beaten when the crowd
rescued him. The preacher was arrested and
heavily fined. He left the neighborhood.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
CATTLE MARKET.

East Liberty, January 10 - Cattle : Receipts
to-day 220S head. Market lower, best shipping
grades s5 25@5 65: good butchers stock 45O@5 90;
common to fair S875@4OO bulls, COWS and stass
aESa940O. nt
'SssTReceipts to-day 2,5lO head; market excit.
led: @Ailadelphias S5O@565; Yorkers at 5000
IL85.
sheep-ReceIptS to-day So head. Prices fair at
SS5O@55O.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
VICTORIOUS BOERs.

London. Jsnuary ia Cape Town dispatch
says that the Beers in considerable force are lott.
ering on the borders Of Natal 1t is reported that
two parties from Pretoria have been repulssd.
The Beers continue to surround wakharstroon,
and will 1t Is believed, be masters of the situation
until the arrival at Natal Of the reinforcements,
which have been ordered by the war office from
India,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SUIT
THEM.

Washington, January 5.-Members Of the Cali
fornia delegation express much dissatisfaction
with the action taken by the Government In the
negotlatiors Of the Chinese treaty which they say
is not sweeping enough. They express satsiao'
tor only in the fact that the treaty removesevery
bar to legislation on tho subject Of Chinese immi-
grafton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

Wellsville, O., Jan. H.-Charles KitIdey, an
employe at the rolling mill here, was caught be-
tween the mill and pair Of loaded cars and
was instantly killed. Kiddey was middleaged
man, q sober, industrious Christian gentleman,
He leaves wife and seven children and Wide
circle Of friends 10 mourn his loss.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
GRAIN MARX Er.

New York, January 10 O-Wheat-Heayy and
1SS7S cents lower. No. white February, 81 ISL
No2 red February, is@1.isJk.
Chicago, January 10. -wheat-Weaker and low.
er pricesi No Chicago spring 07o cash. s7ik
February ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
HE NEVER WROTE 1T.

Washington, January l5,-A statementi pub
lished here that DR.. Loring OF Massachusetts,
compiled the article on the Nicaragua canal,
which recently appeared over U. g. Grant sigma
ture.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

Total Of Territories 6S9
Grand total OF the United states,...50, ,152. .S66
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-01-13
LOCAL JOFTINGs,

Repairs for Atlas Engine can be had Of
Q. s. Mitchell 81 90.
For nice fitting shirt, have II made Ia
o.der at Clancy's, 100 Main street, up stairs.
The greatest variety of styles and quality
of new year and visiting cards at the HERALD
Office.
For mixed COW and herso feed, bran, oats
and hay, etc, go 10 Stsdman IS Co., No. 757
Elm street. Free delivery.
Atlas Portable Engine took blue ribbon
ever twenty-five competitors at st. Louii
Fair, 1879.
--Rector's Vital Restorative cures nervous
liability. See certificates Of same in sdver-
.isment in another column.
Have your drawers made to order at
VlAacey's, double lined in the seat and war
tsnted not TO rip or break.
Who is shel A prominent lady patron
Of the stage, known 70 be wealthy, is said to
have it in her brain to advise everyone with
whom she converses to use "Rys and Rock"
as q beverage, or as tonic, or q cure for
many of the diseases that flesh heir to-"
be- it o cold, cough, asthma, brochitis, or the
consumption. She always adds, however, be
sure to get Van.Beil's "Rock and Rye" with
his signature on the label, as all othels are
limitations. The question is, does she receive
. commission, or is she public bepefaotori
Who is shei
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-01-13
TOM.


lFrom an old number OF Appleton'a Journal.
knew. Jus
Just listen TO this,
When the old mill tack Are and Tho flooring fell
through,
Ard with it helpless, there fan in view;
WHAT do On lhialz NV nves Ss,4- tl,rH,,,6 tbo
fire, ''-'
That crept along, that crept along. pirber
ana nighes' "s' AIS NeA
But Robia, " baby-boy. laughing to sea
Tlte shiuins2 He must G3ve .,S,,,l IN ~, y ?, m
nae, '''o '-''-' ''''i
Toddled alone from the coftogs without
Anyone'a missing him. TbesI what Sboul-
Oh! how shouted, GEor IA aayGnIs enirS M,
Save little Robin. ~ Again gnd arqI,1 -''-i
They tTied but Ghe Arc neld ihpm baot, Mo 81
wall.
COLD aear them yo Mt Il op5otit a,,a o,II
"Neyer mind, baby, sit still Ike q man.
We're coming to get you as rist "a wa car. ~
They could not see him, lint coul3, hast
Still on q beam, hi4 littls straw hat
Carefully placed by his side. apd his even
Stared at the flame with babyish surprise.
Calm aud unconscious as uoarSl M oreut
The roar OF the Are up above must have kant
Tho sound Of als mothers voice ,shrieking his
nSlna,
From reass Ing tho child. But heard 1t. It
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-01-13
The Seventeenth Legislature.

The people ore justified in expecting 6
great deal from the body of men that meets
to-day at Austin. We are on the eve OF
times which will witness an extraordinary
development of the states resources, and the
legislature can, both morally and materially,
exercise a powerful influence To a man,
the new legislators are Intelligent The
greater portion Of them consists of attorneys,
who have passed through the school of ex-
perience. We are pleased to note a fair
sprinkling of young men amongst them,
such as Tankarsley, of Harris, and Perry, of
Navarro, and We are justified in
believing that this youthful ee~
ment will prove very useful in
opposing any measure too conservative for
the progressive tendency of the Texas peo
pie. The election of United States senator
will, of course, engage the legislature before
any business is taken up. General Sam Bell
Msxoy, who has for the past six years repre-
sented the state in the national senate with
signal ability, is @ candidate for recollection.
But Texas is blessed with large number of
brilliant men, who all deserve we'll, having
done faithful service, and promi
nent amongst them looms up the tall,
dignified firm of Ex-Governor Threckmor.
ton, who is more of n popular favorito
than General Maxey. But legislatures pos.
sesS hidden springs Of wisdom, and st this
moment it is impossible to foreshGdow
whether either OF the two above named
gentlemen or an unknown celebrity will be
sent to Washington. Reagan, the post
master general of Jefferson Davis cabinet,
and new the most popular Texas representa-
tive in Washington, is considered TO stand
strong chances Of election if the legislature
cannot unite ON either Of the prominent can
dates. But time will settle the question. So
much is certain, that the legislature of the
Texas will sssd no man to the national CAPT.
tai who cannot represent his state with dis
tinguished ability and craftsmanship.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-01-13
STATE PRESS REVIEW.
The Legislature.


In its personal status the legislature will
be an eminen!ly respectable body for talent
and character. Many counties are represent
ed by able and eloquent men, and all by
trusted representatives OF their constituency.
The predominsncy Of lawyers, IS heretofore,
is q marked feature in the present legislature,
and while this natural fact is deplerable
one, there is g greater relief, we believe, than
ever afforded by the increased number Of
representatives Of other professions and in
teresss. A certain number of able and ex-
perienced lawyers in a deliberate BODY is a
very grest benefit, if not vital necessity; a
fair representation Of the bar by young and
ambitious aapirshts for fortune and fame is
also coed feature, since it gives dash and
bold discussion TO an otherwise heavy and
conversational body. But to go beyond a
legitimate proportion is unfair in principle
and misghiavous in practice All classes of
the people, us far 90 possible, should be
represented, and perfunctory and off
eious debate should be curtailed as
much as possible. But this ia in passing.
The work to which our legislators must
address themselves is an important one % TO
the intrinsic worth of the subjects; and the
marked interest popularity manifested in
them. When list Of more prominent SUBJ
jects is run over it will DO seen that the leg
isiature has really heavy and difficult work
before it that will require all its ability and
diligence to compass. Some of the most
pressing ofthese subjects are: The election
of 8 United States senator; the entire sub
ject of education, embracing revision of the
present system, normal schools, the A. and
M. college and the proposed university
financial matters, subject Of tho utmost
gravity and concern the Sunday law ; rail
road matters, and internal improvements, in.
GLIDING tho policy Of opening nm adequate
gulf outlet for the commerce Of the siste
the bell-punch law; frontier protection; the
penitsntiary and convict systems, subject
of great gravity; law and judiciary reforms,
including revision of tho jury system, and
measures for the protection of life and prop
erty immigration matters; the capitol, and
many other general subjects, besides the nu-
morous special bills that will DO pressed
upon the attention Of Legislators.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-01-13
a Remarhablo Race.

Beyond doubt one of the bestand most re-
markablo races in the annals of the turf was
that at Jerome Park, jane 10, 1879. oue
mile and thrse-fSrlongs, whom Spendthrift
| (S), carrying 123 pounds, won ths Lorrillard
| stakes in 2:253. II was described as fellows
ia the Turf Field snd Farm:
| The Lorillard stakes for three.year.olds {;
one and three-eights miloa !; 10S nominations;
all but Y declared out, IL Of which started,
IS follows; Bosrdmsn, Magnetism, Eunioa,
Report, Jerico, Rochester, Plevns, Dan Spar.
ling SPsndthrift, Harold and Monitor. Tho
start was only tolersbly good. Spendthft was
kicked in the breast by Harold Just as the flag
fell, and got off at last. Harold and Moni.
tor got away first, followed by Plevna, Re.
port and Dan Sparkling, in the order named;
Inc others several lengths off in q bunch, with
Spendthrift, fifty yards away, bringing up
the rear. Coming down the stretch, Sparlipg
ran into second place, and they passed the
stand at a clipping pace. Harold lesdia3
Sparlins about length and half, Monitor
about three lengths in his rear, TIE others
struggling along with Spendshritt about fifty
yards from the leader, Harold, and, as a
prominent trainer remarked, almost out
Ct the race. Rounding the north
field and passing the clubhouse
Sparkling ran up and Tapped Harold, Monitor
still third, Robert fourth, Magnetism fifth,
Boardman sixth, Spendthrift seventh and
running strong, but unable 10 got through
the crowd. They rak in about the order
named past the half. Rounding the south
Evass guided SpenGthriftto tho outside the
track in order to pass the bunch of horses in
front, as he could not get through them. He
applied the whip, to which the noble animal
responded; he passed his horses in rapid sue
cession, and, coming down the center Of the
straight for home, he made for
Harold, and, by the pluckiest
and gsmiest run ever made in the world,
he reached the pride Of NNeatbrook. The
tive raced together for moment. Spend
thrift then drew away and won by length,
Harold second, Magnetism third four
lengths between second ana third; time,
2:253. This race certainly stamps Spend
thrift as the grandeat and best race horse
bred in America for many yOsra. Ho not
only got of laat, but had TO run around a lot,
ofhorses at the head of the home.stretsh, and,
besides, he carried ten pounds more weight
than the illliqs, eight pounds more than the
geldings, ard five pounds more than the
colts,
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60 Soc for Yourself.

Do you wish to purchase set of furniture
or any article in that line If you do, don't
go it blind by rushing into the first furniture
store you come to, but go to 7. Billington's
corner of Elm and College streets, and see,
ths latest asd most novel styles in that lins
There is nothing in the line that cannot b.
found there, graded in prices to suit all pure
ehasers. Go and see his magnificent stock,
for it is treat TO look at such beautiful fur
niture.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-01-13
RlG0RD'S RESTORATIVE

ere Is a well-known principle In amin
'siology that no vital action can take plao's
Through the agency of the nervous Hye-
ifthe nerve power In any organ Is weak
g Then that organ is..weak There Is arena
edy n the reach of all, one that has ptood the
Test for over half century. Dr. Records
vital Restorative has been scrutlnized and In
torsed by the Academy Of Medicine In Pariy,
as an infallable specific for the above, contains
no PHOSPHORUS, cantharides or other polsonS,
10 purely vegetable, producing no reaction,
ana .,1 10 permanent In effect; is q sugar-costed
ne RiChelisu, Paris, (France), or Of DR.. 8,
brown Slgesmond,, proprietors. Address
Room 20, World Building, NJ York. None gem
Hln ne. without the signature OF $. B. sigesmond
on the side OF each box; send for catalogue;
box ofl0O pills, SIS, box of 400 $40, sent BY mali
upon receipt Of price.
st. Louis, April Esd, lsS0,
DR.. y. y. sigesmond
Dear slr,-ln justice to you and to the pro-
fession, feel 1t my duty to state the results OF
my trial of Records Vital Restorative In my
practice, following the challenge you made.
Case /. Mr.. b., aged 80, impotent for years
Win sperInaatorTfhIe@a, weight 100 lbs, very
with nervous fears, had tried every known
remedy. 1put him under treatment with the
vital Restorative alone. In six months he
was discharged, perfectly cured. lie had re-
$50 pounds.
Case 2. Mr.. NJ. partial loss OF power In
OK weeks treatment with the Vital Restora-
tive, desire and manly vlgor were fully re-
stored. WIZ Ill. Rom. nj. b,
1928 Pine ST., st. Louis.
ST.. Souie, November Is, 1879.
This Is 70 certify that | have been afflicted for
years with nervous and general debility, sper-
matorrheea, and softoniBg fthe brain. have
been under the treatment of several prom
nent physicians dur ing this time with no benz
efcial results. Several months ago began
taking Richards Vital Restorative, and am
now perfectly cured. | weighed at the time
III ponnds--I now weigh 1866 pounds.
VIM. BoRsoH,
1918 Cass Avenue.
st. Louis, April 8, 1880,
! had been inpotept for number of years
when commenced to take Records Vital
Restorative. Within three months | found
myself suddenly restored to my former health
ful vigor, and the cure has been permanent.
j. b. VINCENT.
know Mr.. Vincent, whose name is signed
to the above Certificate. He lis friend OF
stated them. j. NJ. WApD.
rropristsr Grand Central and Europes
Hotel.
seid by Wholesale and Retail Drms
gtsts generally mar1s
Wholesale Agents: Richardson Il Co. ST. Louis
Missouri; l. Lyons, New Orleans, Louisiana;
van SMACK, stevenson & Co., Chicago, Illi-
nois; Smith, Doolittle & Smith, Boston, Mas
Wachusetts John Keeshan, Cincinnati, Ohio,
Charles Crittenton. New York.
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Thousanrsuse ID, why Wesittncs

Joy to the world Woman, is free!-
Among tho many discoveries looking 10 the
happiness and amelioration Of the human
race, none is entitled to higher consideration
than DR.. j. Bradfeld's Female Regulator,
"Woman's Best Friend" BY it woman Is
emancipated from numberless ills peculiar TO
her sex. Before its magic power all irregu-
larties of the womb vanish. 1t cures the
whites" suppression OF the "menaes," and
removes uterine distractions. Il cures con-
stlpation and strengthens the system, braces
the nerves and puriaes tho blood. 1t never
fails, as thousands Of women will testify.
Prepared by Dr. j. Bradfeld, Atlanta, Ga.
price Sl50 per bottle. Sold by all drug
gsts. Wholesale dealers, Thompson, Schott
& Co., Dallas, Texas.
TOWNSVILLE, GA, June %, 1877.
l have been selling Bradfeld's Female
Regulator for years. and ii still continues
popular-an evidence of its being all claimed
for 1t. | can recall instances in which il
afforded relief after all tho usual remedies
had failed.
s. j. OAssELIs, Druggist.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-01-13
From tho OhrI,tInn union. Auruat ID. Isl


Ever since DR.. VIM. NJ. Giles, Of 100
West Broadway, N. T., extended frank in
yitation TO owners OF lame horses, to bring
their equine property round to his place of
business for free treatment, the corner of
White street and West Broadway has come
10 resemble horse fair. Tho doctors bold
defiance, which is thus thrust npon the Gu
rious attention of his neighbors, is based Of
his earnest belief in his Iodide Ammonia
Liniment, which is now preferred to all 9TH
ers by the chief stock raisers and sporting
men Of this country. "
A valuable horse of the writer's was kick
ed on the hook. Swelling and lameness on
sued, rendering the animal nearly worthless.
We were advised to try Giles Liniment, and
we are gratifed TO say it acted like charm.
About two inches Of the bone came away,
the sore healed up, and the lameness and
swelling are fast disappearing.
HENRY WARD BEBCHER, ma.
LYMAN ABBOTT. Eul'ors'
Giles Pills cure Dyspepsia.
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Renember l,hin.

Now is TIE time of year when people suffer
from rheumatism, neuralgia, bruises, spraius,
frosted feet, and all sorts of pains and aches.
Pattsrson's PSachs!one Liuimant has been
used all over tao state for thu past yoay
without a single failure to cure. If YOU
have not u5ed thi, medicine yourself 60 TO
your druggist and ask him Of its wonderful
success among his customers. One applica,
ton will relieve the worst case. II you have
no faith in any medicine just buy a sample
bottle OF Patteraon's Peachstono Liniment
for 20 cents and try it. Regular size 80 cts.
and 81 pOr bottle. Don't neglect yourself to
save % cents. For sale by all druggists and
by w. Il. PATTERSON Co,
Ill Lamar street,
Dallas, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-01-13
Schools.
Van Zandt Chronicle.

OF the many questions that will be
brought before the legislature at the coming
session, none is of more Importance to the
people of Texas than the. school question.
Under our constitution mot moro than one
fourth ofthe taxes collected can be'appropri>
ated for school purposes. The matter TO be
considered is whether that amount shall DO
appropriated or whether the taxes shall be
reduced 10 less rate than the present. We
believe IL will BIO better for the state of Texas
and for the entire people to keep
tne taxes at the present rate
and appropriate one-fourth Of all the reve.
nue. for school purposes. By pursuing that
course immigration will DO attracted TO our
state and the cry that the "Moss-backs" OPP