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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27
WHY MObs Are Formed {!

It has practically ceased to be SUBJ
ject of wonder why mobs are organ
lied. There is not particle Of doubt
but that crime is increasing at fear
full rate, and the mere child's-playing
with the law, the new trials" zap
peals," and delays of one kind and an
other, seems to have removed the fear
of punishment from criminals. A
brute with murder in his heart will de-
hberately go and swill himself full of
whisky, murder his victim, and then
plead for mercy on the ground that
he was drunk.
On last Wednesday man named
George Freestone, who was boarding
at the Auburn House, Joliet, Illinois,
went in the night to the room Of the
head cook, and committed a terrible
outrage upon her. As he was leaving
the room the woman screamed, when
the villain ran back and cut her throat,
leaving her for dead. He was arrested,
and plead that he was drunk. Now
this brute may cheat the gallows en-
tirely, through the delays and bicker-
ings Of the Courts, or at least he may
escape punishment until the enormity
of his offense be in measure forgot
ten, when light punishment may be
inflicted without arousing great indig-
nation.
It is hard to make even the more
intelligent classes of people understand
why, after a murderer has been fairly
tried and convicted, after the tax-pay-
ers have paid able attorneys for de-
Tending him, after they have boarded
him, and cared for him, and shown
him all the kindness and consideration
due a respectable citizen during his
trial, he should not after conviction,
and Immediately after conviction, be
visited with the punishment which
his ofense justly merited.
Let a murderer be tried and con-
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27
Court of Common Pleas.

In the case Of the State Of Ohio VS..
William Robinson, where defendant
was found guilty Of shooting with
intent to kill, he was sentenced to the
Penitentairy for one year.
Josiah G. Cremeens VS.. Jesse Live
ly, Joseph Lively and L. D. Lively.
Judgment by default for $151.95, and
interest at s per cent.
Moses Sternberger rs. Allen Wash
burn as administrator with the will
annexed Of David Isenburg deceased.
Judgment by default for $226.63.
Alexander Patton VS.. Joseph
Humphreys and William Dixon.
Judgment by default for $50.
Carlisle Barrere vs.. Meadow Run
Coal & Iron Company, John Vallen-
weider and Adam Scott, Judgment
by default for S549.98, interest at s
per. cent.
Jacob A. Sell, Guardian, VS.. Ellen
Mitchell etal. Sale in partition ecn-
firmed, and deed ordered.
On Tuesday morning the motion
for new trial in the Stephens case
came up, and Judge Trip said he
would not review the case. but would
set aside the verdict, and case contin-
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

Between ten and eleven o'clock on
Tuesday, "Chet." Dyer, son Of James
Dyer, who resides near Mitchell's
Foundry, prepared to go hunting, and
during his preparation did very un-
wise thing-he loaded his gun in the
house. "Chet." ;" had told his mother
Of an attempt of some one, on pre-
vious hunt, to take his watch from
him, and she advised him to leave the
watch at home next time.
On this occasion he took the gun
and went out at the back door, going
around past the front door with his
gun and dog. Mrs. Dyer suddenly
remembered that he had not left his
watch, and went out Of tbs front door
to get it. The boy had on his gloves,
and could not get at his watch easily,
and asked his mother to remove it, at
the same time setting his gun down
beside the door. Mrs. Dyer began to
remove the watch, when the dog
which had been playing around
struck the gun, knocking it down on
the pavement, the force Of the fall ex-
ploding the cap, sending the charge
Of No. 2 shot into her leg, below the
knee, shattering it in a terrible man
ner.
DIR. W. Fl. Monahan shortly arriv-
ed, and was followed by Drs. Will
liams, Crumit, johnson and Kitchen.
It was evident that the limb could not
be saved, and DR.. Monahan, in the
presence Of the other physicians, am
putated the limb, below the knee, and
soon had his patient resting easily,
and in good condition.
Mrs. Dyer is a sister of Mrs. o. S.
Miller, and her first husband was
Henry II. Adams, who kept store in
this place many years ago. She is
perhaps near fifty years Of age. The
boy, "Chet.," is perhaps eighteen or
nineteen. This was the birthday Of
Miss Lizzie Dyer, and they were max
ing preparations FOR entertaining
company. Instead of merry-making,
it turned out sad Christmas for the
Dyer family.
As we go to press, DR.. Monahan re-
ports the patient doing well. The
Doctor is one Of the leading surgeons
in this part of the State, and the case
is in good hands.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

the forward car, sufficiently to allow
Rice to throw himself from between
the cars, and get off of the track, when
he fell in the snow, where he thinks
he lay for thirty or forty minutes, be-
ing nearly frozen when rescued. The
force of the collision broke the draw
bar of one of the cars.
The injured man was brought up on
the freight train to his home in Oak
Hill, where Doctors Warren and
Hughes were called. At this writing,
there is not sanguine hope Of his re-
covery. The hurt is a terrible one,
but he is in the hands of excellent
physicians, and may possibly survive
it. He is married man, and lives in
Oak Hill.
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victed, and no sooner is the verdict Of
guilty" pronounced than defendants
attorney will Chamber upon chair and
howl motion for a new triafth The
second trial will perhaps show a
stronger case against the criminal
than the first, but it is delay. The
longer a criminal can escape punish
ment for the crime with which he is
charged, the better showing there IS
for his ultimate escape altogether.
Life is uncertain witnesses may die,
or forget the details Of their testimony
at former trials =; yat somebody has to
pay for all this delaying of justice.
Somebody has to pay Court expenses,
Attorneys fees, and for the mainte-
nance of the criminal.
In at least ninety cases in a hun
dred, the crime of murder is traceable
directly to intoxicating liquors yet
when one of the Devils who make a
business of selling the murderous stuff
is brought before the Courts, he is
nerer visited with the full penalty OF
the law provided for his offense. 1t IS
an unfortunate state Of affairs. And,
we repeat, it has ceased to be subject
of wonder why people sometimes be-
come so enraged as to save time and
expense by lynching murderers as
soon as caught. The fault is with the
Courts, rather than with the people.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

The January number of the ECLECTIC,
the first number of the new volume, is
at hand, and is Of usual interest. 1t con-
tains beautiful steel engraving of "The
Titan Family one of the finest that has
ever appeared in the magazine. The first
article is a striking one on .The Poetry
OF the Early Misteries," by F. M. Capes,
which gives description of the wonder
full old miracle play of the Middle Ages.
The celebrated Orientalist, W. R. S. Rails
ton, contributes paper on the folklore
and myths of India, under the name of
Some Indian Stories" A posthumous
contribution of Ivan Turgenieff, under
the title of "Senilia,' is given. Here the
great Russians latest studies and dreams
are collected. "The Wonders of Photo
graphy," from Cornhill Magazine, is a
very interesting explanation of an inter
esting topic. Don Laureano Figuerola, a
noted Spanish statesman, has an article
on "The Political Condition of Spain"
which incidentally takes general sweep
of European politics, and .gives very
clear notion of the condition of the Iber-
ian peninsula. Other important articles
are: "The Emperor Julian's View of
Christianity" from Macmillian's Maga-
CINE, and a very able study of HThe Sec
ond Part of Faust" by NJ. Betham Ed
Edwards, from the British Quarterly Re
view. The stories of the number will
command attention from their interest
and variety, including "Medusa," by H.
Arthur Kennedy, a powerful and weird
metaphorical study; '"The Count de Roch-
mont, story of the French Revolution,
and "a Blowpipe,' a tale of life in Bor-
neo. The poems are "Ancrum Moor" an
historical ballad from Blackwond's Mag
aZine, and "The Voices of the Sum-" from
knowledge. A striking feature of this
number is the number of brilliant short
papers. Among these may be specially
mentioned "Dust and Fog" by William
Sharp; "The Napoleon Myth" from the
ST, yames's Gazette; Martin Luther"
from The Spectator; @An Annamese De-
calogue," from The Saturday Review,
ETC., etc. This being the first number of
the volume it is favorable time to sub
scribe for the year.
Published by E. r. Pelton, 25 Bond
Street, New York. Terms, SIS per year;
single copy, As cents. For sale by all
newsdealers.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

As we have all the advertisements
for which we have room, and reject a
good many, coming from a distance,
we have no reason for blowing about
the circulation Of the Standard. Our
printed subscription list hangs over
our desk, and any one can examine
it. The character of subscribers,
more than their number, is important
to advertisers Call and see the list,
and see what proportion pay, and
what proportion are dead heads.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27
OUR SCRAP BASKET.

The sleighing season for men is also
the Staying season for horses.
Man frequently mistakes his own i'm
portance The noisy fellow in the gallery
always imagines himself the cheer-man
of the meeting.
If "life is feeting show" Therefore
every man should be training his voice
for the grand concert that is to come
after 1t.
We see by the Chillicothe papers, that
a gentleman of that city has married
Miss Limberger. This attachment is
doubtless 'strong" one.
Tom Buford is prowling around
through Kentucky, with a shotgun,
hunting another Judge. Tom wants to
GO emotionally crazy again.
eff man calls me a liar, I'll knock i'm
down, every timer said loafer. "Well,"
replied a philosopher, suppose you did
wouldn't you be just as big liar after
you did it, as you were before?"
LII is some cOnSOlaClOn, aICer naVlng nVe
pounds of snow dumped down fellows
neck, to know that it was pretty girl
who did it. But not much.
"rhere!'' said the grocer, as he carefully
sprinkled the sugar into the scoop,
there's good DOWNRIGHT for you!"
eyes," remarked the old lady customer,
''the weights down, but the sugar aint!"
Officers Tom Grifiths and Jared Mar
tin are becoming famous. A little Jack
son boy was standing in front of a build
ing, one night last week, in the window
of which was the sign "Tom and Jerry"
another boy asked the little fellow
what that meant. "Why,' said he,
''them's the names O the Jackson perlice."
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27
AS Rad As Ever.

Although there has not, tor some
time, been any active agitation OF the
temperance question in the cummu-
nifty this fact must not be considered
as indicative Of a better state OF
things than formerly. The whisky
is just as mean, the doggery-keeper
who sells it is just as mean, and the
crime resulting from its use is just as
rampant as ever-aye, more so than
ever.
It was a noticeable fact that when
the second amendment was defeated( p
the Devils Agents did not rejoice
with exceeding great Joy. There were
reasons for this. In the first place,
they all know the full extent Of the
meanness of their business. and do
not desire to attract too much atten-
tion to it. Secondly, they had per-
suaded themselves into the belief that
all the temperance sentiment In the
State was confined to few unreason-
able fanatics" When the magnif-
cent proportions Of the temperance
vote were made manifest the doggery-
keeper began to propell has bloated
proportions around less defantly, and
since the fact stands forth that with
a fair return the Second Amendment
would have been declared triumph
antly carried, he has been plying his
devilish trade with wonderful meek
ness and quietude. Yet the horrible
sea of ruin to which he is constantly
adding drops of horror and misery,
rolls steadily on.
A few days ago lady Of this place
was at the Ohio Southern depot for
the purpose of taking train up the
valley. A crowd of men were in the
Of course some Of them
were drunk. One old fellow began
using the most outrageously filthy
and horrible language-keeping it up
until he fell into drunken stupor,
and could talk no more.
Two young men entered the depot,
and addressing young moman who
was present invited her to ''come and
get something warm to drink" We
would that the story might end here.
But, incredible as it may seem, the
young lady went with the young
scamps, and her flushed cheeks and
bright eyes when she returned to the
train, showed that she had been in
duced to swallow the vile poison of
the doggeries.
It is by such pictures as these, that
we are taught that Satan is ever busy
in his campaign against the home,
through his chief agency, the saloon.
and that no member of the family is
safe, even female innocence and help
lessness being made victims Of his
horrible work. 1t has come to such a
state Of affairs that a respectable
woman cannot go into any public
place without being in danger of in
suit from some drunken brute. No,
the work of the devil and his Agents
has not relaxed in the least. Jackson
County is just now offering to pay
three hundred dollars for one mans
spree, and will, in case he is caught,
probably invest fifteen hundred dol
lars more in that one little spree,
Friends, this is getting to be serious
matter.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

It would be strange thing to have
everybody pleased with regard to the
weather. There's a differance of
tastes. The angler likes the cool,
pleasant Fall weather, when the leaves
are falling, and the streams are clear;
the small boy loves the balmy Spring
months, when it is in the order Of
things to go barefoot; the confec-
toner enjoys the heat of Summer,
which creates the demand for ice
cream and lemonade; while the coal
operator delights in the frosts and
sblizzards" of Winter.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

We want every taxpayer, and every
intelligent man, to note we'll the Coal
ton murder, and, in care Fraley is
brought to trial-as he probably will
be-to attempt to estimate, each for
himself, the enormous sum of money
it will cost to punish him. Then re-
feet that all this expense to the hon
est, law-abiding people Of Jackson
County will result from a few swal-
lows of whiskey.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

''The Commissioners of Jackson
county should buy a gallows and
make it a permanent Institution of
the county. By doing this they could
save money to the taxpayers. Chill
kcothe AdUertiser.
Never you mind. We've got it.
We have to change the pattern of the
traps, occasionally, when we hang
them by twos and threes, but the beam
is stout, and the rope is good. There's
a possibility, however, that the gal
lows Of the future, in this county,
may be temporary affair, improvised
in the neighborhood of where the
murderer is apprehended.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

In business letter, Bro. Jones, of
the Waverly Watchp,an, writes that
81 would like to come over and see
some of your fellows hung, but [
haven't got the nerve" Why, Jones,
that's easily overcome. just call on
that Pike County official who attend
ed the execution of Jackson, and he
can tell you how to 'brace up"
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HOODS SARSAPARHLA.
Sold by druggists. Price 81; six for S.
Prepared bye. + HOOD s. CO.. Lowell, Mass.

rs it becoming, is it dignifed, is it
Christian asks the Toronto Globe,
to come down to the level of a
skittle or shooting alley with so
many throws or shots for ten cents,
in order to buy library for Sunday
school or raise fur coat as Christ
mas present for clergyman?
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TO SP0RTSMEN

First Annual Shoot for Championship of Jackson
County.
First shoot at 10 single clay pigeons is yards rise
Shot limited to one ounce, gun II bore smaller.
State rules govern.
First Prize-Silver Cup and Championship.
Second Prize-Water Proof Gun Cover.
RIFLE sAOOT1HGs
Sixty yards with rest, 40 Off hand shots to each
gum string measure from center of ball. Plain open
sights.
First Prize-Silver Cup and Championship.
Second Prize-Fine Powder horn.
Entrance to each one so cents.
Shooting commences at 10 O'Clock, Dec. 27th.
VIII also have fine lot of turkeys to shoot for.
Come every body and bring your gun. dc20w2
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

"Woman's rights!' exclaimed a
man when the sui bject was broached,
what more rights do they want? My
wife bosses me, my daughter bosses us
both, and the servant-girl bosses the
whole family. It's time the men were
allowed some rights"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

Mr.. Thomas O'Brien, Of Cincinnati,
seized his four-months old baby, de-
clared he would kill it, and rushed out
to carry his threat into execution, but
was arrested with the child in his
arms. The officer preferred a charge
of drunkenness" and the murderous
wretch was fined fifty dollars. That
it! When murder is committed, or
attempted, pronounce the drunken
murderer an irresponsible maniac, and
the fellow who sold him the liquor a
public spirited citizen.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

Leroy Townshend, of Murray,
Iowa, who is under Indictment for
murder in the first degree was ad-
mitted to bail by Judge Harvey. The
citizens Of Murray thereupon held an
indignation meeting, condeming the
course Of the Judge, and asking him
to resign his official position.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

Croquet must be denounced as an
evil game, which stirs up anger, con-
tention, and even leads to blow;, as in
the case Of the New Jersey reverend
who, in a moment Of wrath, struck
his wife wihth his mallet, causing
her death and his conviction of man
SLAUGHTER.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

William said teacher to one of
his pupils, ''can you tell me why the
sun rises in the east?" Don't know,
sir" replied William, "cept it be that
the east makes everything rise"
Teacher tainted.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

Jackson County has already spent
several thousands of dollars in trying
to establish Laban Stevens right to
murder quiet, sick old farmer, for
his money. And still the expense
goes on.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

Uncle-'Now, what would you say
if I gave you a shilling apiece?"
Master Jack-"fd rather you gave
mine to sis, uncle, and tell her to buy
me a shilling cannon, as pa said the
first money | got should go for that
window [ broker
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

Congressman Dudley G. Haskell, of
the Second Kansas District, died last
week in Washington. His remains
were taken to his late home, accom-
panied by Congressional delegation.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

At the session of the Common Pleas
court at Cambridge, Guernsey coun-
ty, Friday, Judge Frazier sentenced
twelve saloon keepers to fines aggre-
eating $4,400, and imprisonment in
the county jail aggregating 400 days,
for violation of the Scott law. There
are seventy cases yet to be tried.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

A few days ago a man in New York
ran away with another mans wife, six
children and his furniture. The de-
serted husband derives a great deal Of
satisfaction from the fact that he
didn't take the house along.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

Milkman Ito small boyl: "Tell your
mother she'll have to pay ready mon
ey for milk after this. I amt going
to chalk up any more Small boy:
"What are you going to use instead Of
chalk, Mr.. Granger"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27
Advertising Rates.

Our rates for advertising will re-
main the same as the present year.
AS we keep those rates standing in
the paper, all persons who advertise,
and do not make special contract,
will be charged the prices standing in
the paper.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

Idle moments are the most danger
GUS periods of our lives. They are
the openings through which the
temptor finds readiest entrance with
in the citadel Of the soul.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

A crusty old fellow once asked
"What is the reason that grifins,
dragons, and demons are ladies' favor
ite subjects for embroidery designs?"
"Ah, it is because they are continual
ly thinking of their husbands" was
the quick retort.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

There are three ways Of dealing
with a murderer. One is to try him
and convict him-if it can be done.
Another is to let him go. The other,
we leave with the men who catch
him.
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CALF FOR SALE.

A fine heifer calf, half Alderney,
in fine condition, and some ten
months old, for sale. Call at the
Standard Office.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

"Why, look at Mahone!" says the
Democratic editor, 'just look at him!
Why he's as ornery as we are!'
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

The Ross County Register declares,
with an appearance of seriousness,
that Chillicothe is above the average
of towns in morals.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27

Buy your Railroad tickets at Prices
Agency.
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Buy your half-fare tickets at Prices
Agency.
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f. W. Mitchell has sold half interest
in his shops to S. NJ. Pollock, Henry
Hollberg, R. H. Jones and G. Graham.
The Foundry will be made larger and
some other next buildings will be put
up.
They intend to Manufacture Cook and
heating stove.
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Fifty Dollars Worth of Goods as
Prizes to his Customers.

Call at his store, and he will explain
how this is to be done.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27
THE PLACE TO GET THEM

If you want Tile, Lime, Lamp Oil, Gas
oline, Sewing Machines, Gasoline Stoves,
Lamps, Queensware, Glassware, Toys,
Knives and Forks, Spoons, Lamp Wickls
in fact if you want anything you need
call at the store of W. A. Steele, a couple
of doors below the First National Bank,
and you will not fail to find just the
things you want.
Mr. Steele has a scheme on hand by
which he proposes to give
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-12-27
THE BUCK EYE
PHOSPHATE,

"Time tried and crop tested" has al
ways made competition ''squeal" on
results, and it now makes them howl
on valuation. See below: